The Financial Exchange Show

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss Nvidia traders bracing for a potential $300B earnings move. Target shares tumble on earnings miss. Trump picks Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd. This week, Todd explains why timing is crucial when planning on gifting assets.

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss how Trump's plans will affect the economy. Biden team races to deliver chip grants before Trump takes over. Nvidia's earnings could determine the stock markets near-term direction. Antitrust enforcers prepare final blitz against Big Tech. Robots struggle to match warehouse workers on 'really hard' jobs. 

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss markets reacting to Putin rewriting Russia's nuclear doctrine. Goldman Sachs targets 6,500 for S&P 500 next year. The Fed-based market signal is flashing a warning for the first time in over a decade. Powell's wait-and-see on Trump's policies is a switch from 2016. Walmart sees momentum ahead of holiday shopping season. Things are quiet in consumer credit. T...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss how democrats blew it on inflation. The Trump transition team is seeking to ease US rules for self-driving cars. Auto industry braces for whiplash as Trump takes power. For retirees in their 60s, the move that adds years to a nest egg. 'AI Granny' is happy to talk with phone scammers all day.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss traders making bullish bets on Nvidia ahead of earnings. Morgan Stanley finally turns bullish on US stocks as it says S&P 500 could jump as high as 7,400. Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy. Trump broadens hunt for top Treasury job after jostling became messy. 

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the current state of the housing market and only a few are able to cash in on the huge run up in values. Why are regulators targeting Microsoft? Could major changes be coming to credit cards under Trump? The latest insurance scam is hilarious. Somebody needs to learn to tell Mark Zuckerberg "NO!" Paul LaMonica of Barron's joins the show to chat about Angie's...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Amrstrong questions Jerome Powell and the Fed for their lack of long-term vision. American consumers prove to be resilient, beating expectations again. Food prices worried most voters, but Trump’s plans likely won’t lower their grocery bills. What will happen to Social Security after Trump takes office? How Musk’s DOGE can actually do some good.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss David Einhorn's comments about the market being broken and only getting worse. Disney makes waves as streaming profit boosts the company's earnings. How is China preparing for another trade war with the US? Does Elon Musk really have the key to lowering mortgage rates? What kind of changes could be coming to Social Security? 

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the PPI data that showed little rise. Are rate cuts still on the table for December? Jobless claims dropped to lowest level since May. Powell to speak on interest rates and the economy. The $20,000 reason to buy a used car. Credit Card debt hits record $1.17T but there is a silver lining.

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump inheriting a good economy and when Americans will start to realize the economy is good. Can Musk really make the government more efficient? Cars were once a financial engine of America’s middle class. Now they’re a ‘wealth killer.’ Mortgage demand stalls as financial markets digest Trump presidency. Major airlines will soon use Apple feature to help travel...

This week, Todd Lutsky shares some essential tips on how to go about gifting assets. Todd also explains why estate planning is still advised to those who don't have children. 

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti react to the CPI report that came in firm for the third month in a row and what that means for rate cuts in December. How will the next administration handle inflation? Why is the stock market reacting so strongly to Trump? Todd Lutsky joins the show to share his expertise on gifting assets.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Bitcoin nearing $90k as crypto market exceeds pandemic-era peak. Why is Europe so concerned with a second term for Trump? Powell doesn't fear Trump. He also can't contain him. Credit card debt among retirees jumps. Big retirement rule changes coming in 2025. How is Iceland's 4-day work week going? Can millennials save Red Lobster?

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why small caps and banks have been rallying since the election. Home Depot lifts full-year outlook after third-quarter sales rise. OPEC trims demand forecast for fourth straight month. How Trump can leverage an economy Americans dislike. Will Trump's tariffs plan lead to high drama?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Warren Buffett's recent trading activity and why he seems to be selling off long term holdings. Mortgage rates fell, then rose. What comes next? The fees burdening home owners after they buy. How seniors can do smart Roth IRA conversions. A new streaming customer emerges: the subscription pauser.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss inflation and retail data coming this week as the market continues its rally. Bull market revs back up on Trump enthusiasm as traders race to grab small caps, banks, and Tesla. Trump inherites an economy at a tricky time. If Trump tries to fire Powell, Fed Chair is ready for a legal fight. Trump expected to narrow Treasury chief options by the end of the week...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong are joined by two amazing veterans who share their stories about serving our country and continuing to serve our disabled veterans. The guys are also joined by a local businessman who does fantastic work with the DAV. Coleman Nee is the National Senior Vice Commander of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Coleman is a service-connected disabled Marine Corps veteran...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong are proud to join the DAV/WRKO radio telethon and in this episode they speak with one US Navy veteran and one combat veteran about their experiences serving our country, transitioning to civilian life, what brought them to the DAV, and why they continue serving veterans in important roles within the DAV. Bill Malloy is a retired US Navy Captain. Bill served 35 years...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the upcoming Fed meeting and how the Fed will handle rate cuts. How will Trump treat Jerome Powell when he gets back in office? What does a second Trump term mean for retirement? How will the housing market be impacted? What is the future of EVs under Trump?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Wall Street salivating over a new Trump boom. Who are the winners and losers of the Trump Trade? Trump tax cuts come at the right time for stocks, but further out things get murky. How is this economy different from the economy Trump inherited back in 2016?

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the potential for the economy during President Trump's second term in the White House. What happens to taxes if Republicans have full control? Will the new administration be more fiscally responsible? Will Trump's proposed tariffs actually work? Why do economists push back on tariffs?

Todd Lutsky shares his insight into gifted assets and how to make the most of them. Todd also takes calls from listeners about their personal estate planning needs.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti share their thoughts on what a second term for President Trump means for the economy. How are markets reacting to Trump's return to the White House? How will the new administration handle future economic downturns? Todd Lutsky joins the show to explain how to make the most of gifted assets. 

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Boeing union members voting to end the strike. Did the union get everything it wanted? How will the next President manage a cooling labor sector? Housing construction around Boston has been sluggish. Here’s why that could change soon. Gen Z, millennials are using AI for personal finance advice, report finds.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss understanding how presidential polls and betting markets actually work. Five economic areas next President needs to tackle. How markets could respond to the election. Stocks care about Trump and Harris for one big reason: taxes. The typical U.S. home seller is older than ever, Realtors say.