Topics: Economics

Russian Stressing


Kevin O’Neill kicks off the show talking Michael Flynn’s resignation, the depth of Russian ties to this Administration and how Vice President Pence may be their moral compass. Fari Hamzei of Hamzei Analytics talks trading strategies. David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures shares how a surprising CPI number may drive the markets.

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Out Like Flynn


Chief and Matty Weber discuss the current administration’s lies that led to the resignation of National Security Advisor, Michael Flynn. They also reflect on Donald Trump’s rise to power and how people with nothing in common somehow identify with the Real Estate mogul. Joel Elconin of Benzinga talks gold and whether or not the markets will ever go down. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, shares how financial regulations have completely changed the trading industry. Finally, Chicago attorney Gregg Rzepczynski and John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ office debate where this administration is heading, for better or worse. 

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Scratching Off


Options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, opens the show talking bull markets, $HYG, $JNK and much more (check out Frank’s weekly blog here). Chicago Tribune ‘Watchdog Reporter’, Joe Mahr, joins the show discussing his recent investigation into the Illinois Lottery. Finally, David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures tells us how to trade these rising markets.

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End of Employees


Lou Michels is in-studio for his weekly visit (argument) with the Chief. They discuss fiduciary rule, surge pricing, independent contractors, government waste and much more. They even agree on a few things! 

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Changing the Code


Kevin O’Neill tips off the show discussing the lack of respect in today’s political climate, the importance of enforcing the laws we do have and the latest in college hoops. Fari Hamzei of Hamzei Analytics is not thrilled with the state of national security. David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures talks tax codes and how to trade these markets.

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