Topics: Options

Lacking Principles


Kevin O’Neill calls in for hour one to talk Notre Dame basketball, volatile markets and business principles. Chicago attorney Gregg Rzepczynski is in-studio for hour two to discuss crypto-currencies, tax subsidies and whether or not the markets will return to normal. 

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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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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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Throwing Deficits to the Wind


Denver-based labor attorney, Lou Michels, calls in for hour one to talk about Trump’s infrastructure plan and more. Fari Hamzei of Hamzei Analytics joins us during the second hour to discuss the financial issues for many citizens of the U.S. Lastly, we welcomed David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures to talk about the changes in the consumer price index.

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