Topics: Currency

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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New American Moment


Kevin O’Neill leads off recapping last night’s State of the Union address before talking collective bargaining in professional sports. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, wonders if the economy is truly in recovery. Russell Rhoads of the CBOE is in-studio for hour two talking market corrections, crypto currencies and the auto industry. 

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Talking Down the Dollar


Kevin O’Neill leads off the show discussing Trump’s managerial style, tax cut benefits and how out of touch U.S. politicians seem at times. Kathy Dervin is in-studio. Chief, Kathy and Matty Weber have a spirited debate over the positives and negatives of potentially legalizing marijuana in Illinois. Lastly, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location discusses drug use, medical Marijuana and the volatile U.S. Dollar. 

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Parental Guidance


Denver-based labor attorney, Lou Michels, calls in for hour one to talk investment advice, the Larry Nassar sentencing and what’s coming next for Michigan State. Fari Hamzei of Hamzei Analytics is in the middle of earnings season. David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures says there’s no shame in ‘leaving a little for the next guy’. 

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Carrying Water On Both Shoulders


Kevin O’Neill kicks off the morning talking about your local politicians and whether or not they hold secret agendas. Next up, we welcomed Russell Rhoads of the CBOE. The Chief and Russell discussed inflation and what happens when the US dollar loses value in regards to trading with the rest of the world.

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