Episodes

  • Can the grid handle the upcoming winter storm?

    Can the grid handle the upcoming winter storm?
    Jan 23 2026
    Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the upcoming storm posing a big threat to power grids across the US. TikTok seals deal to operate in the US after years of drama. With child care bills averaging $26,000 NYC tries a free program for toddlers. Paul LaMonica (Barron's) joins the show to chat about transportation stocks leading the rally and what that could mean down the line.
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    39 mins
  • Intel shares slide as costs pile up

    Intel shares slide as costs pile up
    Jan 23 2026
    Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the major themes dominating markets over the previous three months. Intel shares slide as costs pile up in bid to meet AI demand. China tells Alibaba and other tech firms to ready Nvidia H200 orders. CEOs wary of a jittery US consumer as global tensions intensify. How banks can appease Trump on credit card rates. Wall Street braced for a private credit meltdown.
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    39 mins
  • Garbage stocks are on fire again

    Garbage stocks are on fire again
    Jan 22 2026
    Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the uproar over affordability is coming for insurers. Why are global bond markets are more prone to flash crashes. Should raiding your 401(k) to buy a house be an option? Garbage stocks are on fire again. Colleges are letting AI bots help make decisions on who to admit.
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    39 mins
  • If the US falters as the economic leader, who will fill the void?

    If the US falters as the economic leader, who will fill the void?
    Jan 22 2026
    Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss stocks rallying after Trump announces framework for Greenland deal. If the US loses its spot at the top, who takes its place? PCE inflation meets expectations. Fed is likely to hold rates steady next week. Trump warns Powell won't be 'very happy' if he stays on at the Fed. Procter and Gamble rises following assurances US sales are bouncing back. Gov. Healey says Massachusetts will shave $180M from residents' electric bills in bid to ease rising energy costs.
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    39 mins
  • Is Netflix spending its way into big trouble?

    Is Netflix spending its way into big trouble?
    Jan 21 2026
    Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss Netflix shares sliding as spending mounts amid Warner Brothers deal. United projects higher profit, boosted by bigger-spending travelers. CEOs say AI is making work more efficient. Employers tell a different story. Many retirees don't have enough cash on hand. Many Americans are going a whole month without buying anything. Why Elon Musk is racing to take SpaceX public.
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    39 mins
  • Is America's place in the World Economic Order in jeopardy?

    Is America's place in the World Economic Order in jeopardy?
    Jan 21 2026
    Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the ongoing Greenland clash risks undermining America's place in the world economic order. Would a stock slump cripple the US economy? Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly exploration of estate planning. This week, Todd explains the five-year lookback period.
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    38 mins
  • Ask Todd: What is the five year look back period?

    Ask Todd: What is the five year look back period?
    Jan 21 2026
    This week, Todd Lutsky explains what the five-year look back period is and why it matters to you when you are setting up your estate plan. Todd also takes questions from listeners about owning land in a different state from your primary residence and what happens if you move out of state during the look back period.
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    16 mins
  • Would any of Trump's ideas to lower housing costs actually work?

    Would any of Trump's ideas to lower housing costs actually work?
    Jan 20 2026
    Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Trump taking on housing costs. Will his ideas help? The Supreme Court will decide if Fed independence has any legal teeth. How to prevent aging parents and relatives from making financial mistakes. Go ahead and resent boomers, but do it for the right reasons. AI answering systems are 'saving the day' for New England pizzerias.
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    39 mins