Guests: Joel Elconin
Blazing Battles
February 27, 2018
Chief and Matty Weber tip off the show discussing why the Parkland shooting seems to be the first U.S. massacre to drive people into action. Joel Elconin of Benzinga calls in to talk markets and Big Ten hoops. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, predicts a return to late 70s inflation. Jim Higdon, writer and contributor to the Washington Post and Politico, returns to discuss corruption in NCAA basketball before sharing why legalizing Marijuana could be the platform for Democrats to make ground in red states. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location continues the Marijuana and markets discussion.
A Quarter of Your Finest
February 20, 2018
Options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, tips off the show talking markets and more. Joel Elconin of Benzinga calls in to report on $WMT earnings. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, wonders if we’re in for another down week. Karl Denninger of Market Ticker shares why ‘Big Pharma’ may have more to do with school shootings than we realize. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures’ Peoria, AZ location talks retail sales.
Grasping at Flaws
February 13, 2018
Author and Professor at Columbia College Chicago, Eric Charles May, is in-studio talking creative writing, investigative reporting and much more. Joel Elconin of Benzinga wonders if there are enough human market makers. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, is fired up about flawed products in today’s markets. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location discusses the infrastructure in Phoenix before talking markets.
Down Daze
February 6, 2018
Options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, leads off the show recapping a massive down-day in the markets. Joel Elconin of Benzinga reiterates how important experience is on days like this. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, wonders why we’re always surprised when these products blow up. Karl Denninger of Market Ticker rejoins the show and explains the volatility of the last two trading days. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location says there’s no time like the present to buy portfolio protection.
Wynn at All Cost
January 30, 2018
Options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, kicks off the show discussing the Wynn scandal before previewing tonight’s State of the Union address. Joel Elconin of Benzinga discusses this morning’s announcement that Amazon, Berkshire and JP Morgan plan to partner on an independent healthcare project. Wayne Madsen of Wayne Madsen Report returns to the show to talk year one of the Trump Presidency. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures discusses the monopoly that exists in the healthcare industry.