Guests: Joel Elconin
From Good Looking to Distinguished
August 1, 2017
Chief and Matty Weber discuss how they would attempt to improve baseball’s pace of play before wondering whether or not marketing is worth the investment. Joel Elconin of Benzinga breaks down the Cubs’ trade with his Detroit Tigers. Chicago attorney Gregg Rzepczynski is in-studio talking Chicago’s real estate boom, the rise of youth hockey in the city and much more.
Trading Places
July 25, 2017
Chief and Matty Weber lead off the show talking Donald Trump vs. the Boy Scouts, tonight’s Stocks & Jocks softball clash with ESPN Radio and more. Joel Elconin of Benzinga joins the show and shares his thoughts on whether the buyers vs. sellers theme has gotten out of hand in professional sports. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, talks earnings, interest rates and much more. Josh Nelson of the ‘Southside Podcast’ on SB Nation chimes in on the earlier discussions before sharing the latest on the Cubs and White Sox. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location talks markets.
Order Bid Forty
July 11, 2017
Jon Najarian of CNBC’s ‘Fast Money’ calls in to discuss $AMZN, single-payer healthcare and much more. Joel Elconin of Benzinga reflects on last night’s Home Run Derby before previewing resistance in the markets. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, agrees with Chief that he’s against Amazon’s ‘free setup’ ploys. Chief and Matty Weber then have a spirited discussion on the ‘Millennial mindset’ and how it may be in violation of competition. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location talks hospitality and trading strategies.
Predatory Pricing
June 20, 2017
Jon Najarian of CNBC’s ‘Fast Money’ calls in to discuss predatory pricing, $UBER, $AMZN and much more. Joel Elconin of Benzinga touches on the NBA Draft before talking markets. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, talks North End Boston after Matty Weber’s trip and then wonders what’s up with oil? Rick Newman, author and columnist for Yahoo Finance, breaks down tax reform, inflated healthcare costs and more. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location tells us about the debilitating weather in Phoenix before sharing trading strategies with the Chief.
The End of Dodd-Frank? Maybe – Next Stop the Senate
June 13, 2017
Jon Najarian of CNBC’s ‘Fast Money’ calls in to discuss the decision made by the House lawmakers to kill Dodd-Frank, the VIX and much more. Joel Elconin of Benzinga reflects on the current market and how the industry has changed. Karl Denninger of Market Ticker returns to the show to break down the jobs number, the cause of American poverty and whether or not it can be fixed. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ office talks Stanley Cup Finals before taking a look at medical stocks and municipal bonds.