Topics: Trading Floor
Down Daze
February 6, 2018
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.
Lounge Lizards
February 5, 2018
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.
C’Mon, Sox Machine!
February 2, 2018
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.
New American Moment
January 31, 2018
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.
Talking Down the Dollar
January 26, 2018
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.