The Financial Exchange weekdays from 10AM - Noon on 14 stations across New England.
The Financial Exchange is the only daily business and financial show in Boston and New England. Mike and Chuck tackle the top stories in the business and financial sector each day, while you updated on the trends in the US markets and the global economy. Plus, they'll talk to the biggest names in the industry for expert analysis.
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Is Gen Z going to ensure malls across America don't die?
The Nasdaq just hit 20,000 for the first time. Why are some predicting a rough 2025?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the Nasdaq reaching 20,000 for the first time and already predictions are coming for pain in 2025. Jobless claims rise to the highest level in 2 months. November PPI rises more than expected. Will investors get more or less help from the Fed in 2025? Inflation is stuck. Can Trump unstick it?
Why have so many been so wrong with recession predictions?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss why predicting a recession is such a difficult task and predicting the next crash is impossible. Macy’s probe found employee acted alone in $151 million accounting scandal. Alphabet shares jump 6% after Google touts ‘breakthrough’ quantum chip. JetBlue’s turnaround plan: first-class seats and fewer routes.
Ask Todd: How to reduce estate taxes
This week, Todd Lutsky explains how to use a trust to reduce estate taxes. Todd also takes calls from listeners about their personal estate planning needs.
Where is inflation right now?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the November CPI report that came in as expected but is still too high. How will the Fed view the slight rise in inflation? Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd. This week, Todd explains why creating a trust will alleviate some of those pesky estate taxes.
Current state of the US labor market
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the current state of the US labor market. Beneath the hood, stocks just suffered their worst day of the year. Some are worried. College enrollment is falling at a ‘concerning’ rate, new data reveals. At ‘Tax Prom,’ Washington prepares for more Tax Cuts. Here are some reasons Elon Musk and DOGE will fail at making government more ‘efficient’.
Could investors be in for a big surprise in 2025?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the possibility of a major inflation surprise for investors in 2025. The Fed is on course to cut interest rates in December, but what happens next is anyone’s guess. 5 housing market predictions for 2025, according to economists. What is the difference between dividends and buybacks? China is seemingly retaliating with their probe into Nvidia.
Stock market has a chance to do something unprecedented in 2025
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the stock market having an opportunity in 2025 that has very rarely happened in the past. Are dividend stocks primed for a comeback in 2025? Apple tops the list of best-managed companies in 2024. Many seniors are continuing to work past retirement age, and it isn't for the money. Retails returns are becoming an $890B problem. Payments are going digital, but many seniors still rely on cash.
Assad in Syria, it's a wrap
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Assad's rule collapsing in Syria. Will this create another power vacuum in the middle east? Why Turkey is the country to watch during the Syrian government's transition. What are some of the most well-known B2B companies? Tik Tok creators are reacting to the potential ban on the app. Nvidia hit with China probe in global tech war escalation.
Why you should ignore most stock market forecasts
On the second hour of today's show, Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong recap the news of the day and also bring up recent articles regarding stock market forecasts and how pricey stocks are getting. Should you simply ignore these? Plus, with cars getting older, are repair bills bound to get higher? A retirement expert says...don't retire? Paul LaMonica talks Verizon.