Guests: John Flannigan
Backwardation
May 4, 2020
Options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, says wearing a mask in stores is no different than a safety belt or any other precautionary measure. John Flannigan continues the Coronavirus conversation with a focus on reopening our society and a declaration that ‘blue state governors’ are using the opportunity as a power grab. David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures closes the show talking market-timing strategies.
Searching for a Middle Ground
April 27, 2020
Options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, leads off wondering about the lack of COVID-19 tests in the U.S. after 6+ weeks. John Flannigan continues the Coronavirus conversation with a focus on reopening our society. David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures closes the show talking bull markets in spite of a skyrocketing unemployment rate.
Distressed Out
April 24, 2020
Kevin O’Neill leads off wondering why states like Illinois are extending the government-ordered shutdown without real data to back it up. Special guest, Dan Johnedis, President & CIO of Cratus Capital LLC, makes his Stocks & Jocks debut talking distressed trading and energy markets. John Flannigan calls in to continue the ‘governmental overreach’ conversation.
Combating the Virus
April 14, 2020
Chicago attorney, Brendan Cournane, leads off the show raising the important concerns about COVID-19 like high risks of underpaid essential workers, risks of fast spreading disease and combating the loneliness of social distancing. Joel Elconin of Benzinga, calls in to talk about today’s market. Kenny Polcari, Managing Principal at ButcherJoseph Asset Management, LLC and a contributor to CNBC, continues the conversation about pandemic situation. John Flannigan closes the show, discussing new transformations in people’s life style, online education, social interaction and general perception of health crisis.
Behind the “Plan”
April 13, 2020
Options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, leads off discussing federal bloat and mismanagement of current national crisis. John Flannigan calls in for the next hour, recalling old good times and talking liquidity problem, public health, coordinated inaction and much more. David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures closes the show talking economics and market updates.