Guests: Brendan Cournane

Vampire Squids


Brendan Cournane returns to the show in-studio to talk Illinois’s credit rating, last night’s Super Bowl comeback by the Patriots and much more. Options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, predicts a flat market this week in spite of inflammatory political announcements (check out Frank’s weekly blog here). Matt Taibbi, writer/reporter for Rolling Stone, has a detailed discussion with the Chief regarding financial regulation and the role of the media covering the new administration. Finally, David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures tells us how to trade these markets.

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Sweet 16


Brendan Cournane is in-studio talking Chicago’s mayoral election, the Fed and more. Kevin O’Neill with a rare Monday appearance to breakdown Sweet 16 matchups. Then, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures provides a “Stock of the Day”. Finally, David Andalman of DACS Research previews the week’s trading session.

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Fed Reserving the Right


Brendan Cournane is in-studio comparing lifestyle changes that lead to domestic revolutions. Joel Elconin of Benzinga talks bull markets ahead of the Fed meetings this week. Then, Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, discusses the ECB before previewing where the markets are heading. 

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Dead Cat Bouncing


Brendan Cournane is in-studio discussing municipal finance, the Chicago mayoral runoff and more. Joel Elconin of Benzinga talks $AAPL and down markets. Then, Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, brings a positive spin to the markets and the economic landscape. 

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Polar Bears and Freezing Bulls


Brendan Cournane is in-studio putting market trends in perspective before discussing record-low temperatures in the Midwest. Then, it’s Kevin O’Neill with his weekly “Sportsbiz” segment talking college sports and trends in men’s basketball. 

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