Topics: Taxes

Bulls and Bachelors


Chicago attorney Brendan Cournane is in-studio. Chief and Brendan welcome Joel Elconin of Benzinga to recap last night’s Clemson win over Alabama before touching on bull markets. Kenny Polcari, Managing Principal at ButcherJoseph Asset Management, LLC and a contributor to CNBC, continues the market conversation.  Karl Denninger of Market Ticker says the government hasn’t had a surplus in many decades before delving into the jobs number. Finally John Neal, of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location, learns of Chief’s and Matty Weber’s first experience watching ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’. 

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Wrapping the Year


Options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, kicks off the show talking steroids in college sports, volatile markets and much more. Author and Professor at Columbia College, Eric Charles May, calls in to discuss a lack of independence in the media. Finally, David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures talks Chinese tariffs and what lies ahead in 2019. 

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Manufacturing Money


Kevin O’Neill joins us for hour one to discuss Facebook, subscription services and the NFL playoff picture. Josh Nelson of Sox Machine covers everything hot stove before wondering if the Cubs’ new cable channel will be a success. John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location closes the show talking markets, the Federal Reserve and much more. 

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The Market is Always Right … Eventually


Kevin O’Neill calls in for hour one to discuss a slowing economy, personal umpire arguments and much more. Fari Hamzei of Hamzei Analytics shares a quick markets hit. Then, Russell Rhoads calls in for hour two talking NFL playoff scenarios, holiday spending forecasts and outlandish Illinois taxes. 

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Internet of Things


Kevin O’Neill kicks off the show wondering if past Presidential administrations have been as open during international trade negotiations before discussing cybersecurity and the internet of things. Robert Raiola, CPA, Director of the Sports and Entertainment Group at PKF O’Connor Davies Accountants and Advisors, joins Chief and Kevin to discuss how intrastate taxation affects high-priced free agency decisions among professional athletes. Karl Denninger of Market Ticker returns to the show in hour two to talk immigration, property taxes and labor numbers. 

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