Topics: Interest Rates

Lounge Lizards


Chicago attorney Brendan Cournane is in-studio. Chief and Brendan are joined by veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, for hour one to talk down markets and much more. Author and financial journalist, Diana B. Henriques, calls in to reflect on “The Crash of ’87” as told in her book ‘A First-Class Catastrophe’. Finally, David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures dissects yesterday’s Super Bowl commercials before talking markets. 

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C’Mon, Sox Machine!


Kevin O’Neill leads off the show talking interest rates, the Bulls’ trading Niko Mirotic and Notre Dame hoops. Kathy Dervin is in-studio. Chief and Kathy welcome Josh Nelson of the Sox Machine Podcast to talk hot stove baseball and the ‘Cold War’ between MLB and the MLBPA. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location shares his thoughts on offensive mascots, Groundhog Day and stock loans. 

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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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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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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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