Guests: Joel Elconin

Grasping at Flaws


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. 

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Down Daze


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. 

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Wynn at All Cost


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. 

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Bullying Up


Chief and Matty Weber open the show talking Bulls basketball, monthly checking account fees and much more. Joel Elconin of Benzinga calls in to talk bull markets. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, wonders how the government shutdown didn’t negatively affect the markets in any tangible way. Audrey Johnson of HomeSource Realty talks Bitcoin before sharing why she believes real estate as an investment is a sound strategy. John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location talks stock picking. 

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Striking Sellers


Joel Elconin of Benzinga joins us to talk college hoops and whether or not coaches are aware of the betting lines. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, is amazed at the relentlessness of this bull market. Options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, calls in to recap the NFL playoffs before commenting on this apparent sellers strike. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location talks inflation. 

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