The Financial Exchange Show

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss... A change to real estate commissions was supposed to transform the housing market. That hasn’t happened. Boy Accidentally Orders 70,000 Lollipops on Amazon. Panic Ensues. Expedia Shares Fall After Weak Demand Trends Hurt Results. Air-Traffic Control Overhaul Needs Billions in Upfront Investment, Transportation Secretary Says. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, chats...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss... Trump Team Seeks Tariff Cuts, Rare Earths Relief in China Talks With U.K. Deal, U.S. Signals That 10% Tariff on World Is New Baseline Key S&P 500 Model Turns Bearish for First Time in Two Years Why This Stock-Market Bounce Won’t Hold Trump Brings Millionaire Tax Idea Back to Life In 233 U.S. Cities, Even a Starter Home Costs $1 Million

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss recession warnings being everywhere except in the data. Trump is set to rescind global chip curbs and prep new AI restrictions. Is Apple finally breaking up with Google, for AI? Calling BS on Molson Coors for claiming sales are down because of tariff fears.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the US and UK reaching a trade deal and what we need to know about the deal. Are more trade deals coming with Europe? The fentanyl crisis provided an opening for the US and China to get back to the table. Why the Fed isn't ready to join other central banks in cutting rates.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss oil prices continuing to fall, and what that means for the economy. American made GM is not so American made. EV sales streak grinds to a halt. Why are high school juniors fielding job offers for over $70,000. US companies plot $500bn share buyback spree. How many AI friends do you have room for in your life?

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the upcoming Fed meeting and Jerome Powell's speech, and what the Fed should do to avoid creating a mess. US and Chinese officials are set to resume trade talks with massive tariffs hanging over their heads. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd.

This week, Todd Lutsky explains who can get away with bare minimum estate planning, why it is best to plan beyond a will to avoid probate, and if you need multiple trusts if you own property in one state but reside in another.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the Fed willing to risk being too-late on interest rate cuts. US shale output has peaked as prices fall. Buy American? No thanks, Europe says, as tariff backlash grows. Why is free trade beneficial to all involved?

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss how big tech has largely skirted trade war impacts. The Fed's upcoming meeting should give us much needed insight. Canada's Carney seeks new deal from talks with Trump. Chinese exporters undervalue cargo to skirt Trump tariffs. Goldman says bear market rallies are the norm.

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the comments by one US CEO who says that an asteroid is coming to destroy America's businesses. Craig Fuller, CEO and Founder of FreightWaves, joins the show to chat about the impact of tariffs on US shipping, how rail and trucking could be impacted, and if the second half of the year can be salvaged. What your estate plan may be missing. It's the end of cheap fly...

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss economic concerns are mounting, but the Fed isn't cutting rates proactively. Can Greg Abel lead Berkshire Hathaway into a new era without Buffett? Corporate America is leaving more jobs unfilled. A $1B tax bill is looming over Boston homeowners. Collections coming for millions of student-loan borrowers.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss economic hazards are piling up. Are they one-offs or something worse? Companies have begun announcing price increases due to tariffs. Warren Buffett's favorite valuation indicator is flashing signals. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about Berkshire Hathaway's performance this year and their upcoming shareholders meeting.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss U.S. payroll growth totals 177,000 in April, defying expectations. Will we see no Fed rate cuts till September? Are China and the US finally getting back to the trade table? Apple says most of its devices will be shipped from India and Vietnam. Amazon shares drop despite strong quarterly earnings.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss volatility on markets producing results we have never seen before. Forget GDP, it's the jobs report that matters. Gen Z's hole in the labor market could soon grow. McDonald's reports largest US same-store decline since 2020. Visa wants to give AI 'agents' your credit card.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss stocks ending April slightly down after historic swings. Price inceases are here. Are you ready? The number or Americans filing for jobless claims jumps. Microsoft flexes muscle in cloud, office, and windows as earnings jump. Facebook parent, Meta, posts $42B in sales and points to strong growth.

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the old theory that investors can sell in May and go away and why that might not hold anymore. Should Amazon list the cost of tariffs as part of the price? Homebuyer mortgage demand drops further. What are we looking for from Microsoft's earnings? Does it still make sense to wait to claim Social Security? 

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the US economy shrinking 0.3% in the first quarter as Trump policy uncertainty weighed on businesses. Trade-war unease prompts wave of companies to yanks forecasts. Todd Lutsky joins the show to explain how long beneficiaries have to receive their inheritance.

This week, Todd Lutsky explains why the estate plan you choose impacts how and when your beneficiaries recieve benefits. What happens to an unfunded or underfunded trust? What is the timeline for receiving your inheritance?

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss Goldman Sachs CEO's comments about markets settling down after the recent chaos. While tariffs roil Wall Street, individual investors stay in stocks. ‘Core’ GDP is the signal among all the noise. Bessent sets July 4 tax bill goal as economic worries mount. A $5,000 baby bonus won’t raise birth rates. More Americans are financing groceries with buy now, pay later...

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump softening the blow from automotive tariffs. Xi is trying to turn the world against the US. Retail giants can't continue to hold prices as tariffs loom around the corner. White House blasts Amazon over tariff cost report: ‘Hostile and political act’. JOLTS March job openings 7.192M vs 7.480M estimate. What to expect from Friday's jobs report. 

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the magnificent seven getting off to the worst start to the year since 2022 and what that means for markets. Americans are claiming Social Security early, fearful of its future. Will the Trump administration ease conditions enough for another baby boom? With the US resuming student loans, is college still worth it? 

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss this week's economic releases and which company's earnings report is the most important. Trump China tariffs set to unleash supply jolt on US economy. America Inc. slashes spending as tariff uncertainty swirls. Inflation fear is making some people spend more and others less. Massachusetts needs more affordable housing, lots of it.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Google's earnings power holds up in global turbulence. Apple aims to build most iPhones for US in India by end-2026. What the tomato teaches us about free trade. How Chili's won when America raged about fast-foot prices. Paul LaMonica joins the show to chat about Coca-Cola's continued dominance. Gen Z workers are increasingly opting out of college in favor of...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss China possibly exempting some US goods from tariffs as costs rise. Trump claims trade negotiations are ongoing, China refutes that claim. Who is lying? Are we about to be hit with a big problem due to tariffs? Corporate giants shred outlooks over tariff uncertainty. Home sales in March fell 5.9%, biggest drop since 2022. 

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Google setting the stage for megacap earnings as headwinds swirl. US labor market holds steady despite darkening coulds from tariffs. Google is forcing remote workers to return to the office with a hybrid schedule. Huge stock swings are the new normal for frazzled investors. Trump rejects the millionaires tax hike. Fertility rates continue to plunge in the US.