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The Financial Exchange Show
A talk radio show that provides comprehensive analysis on the economy and the latest breaking business news, while also providing insight on the markets and its impact on your personal finances.
Episodes
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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…
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What the November jobs report means for rate cuts
On the first hour of today's show, Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong run through the November jobs report, which came in slightly better-than-expectations. What…
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Will the government force Airlines to reign in junk fees?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the ongoing battle between Senators and Airlines over the use of junk fees. Sarah Foster from Bankrate joins the show to…
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What you need to know about Bitcoin passing $100,000
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Jerome Powell's comments about the Fed having flexibility on the timing of future rate cuts. Initial jobless claims…
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Will home prices crash in 2025?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane take a look at housing predictions for 2025. Will mortgage rates fall below 6% in 2025? Will home prices crash in 2025? Salesforce…
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Ask Todd: Current state of estate tax exemptions
This week, Todd Lutsky details the current estate tax exemptions and where those exemptions are heading in 2025. Todd also takes questions from listeners about…
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Is the economy still inflated?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss Jerome Powell's upcoming speech that could indicate the near future of rate cuts. Is the economy still inflated? Why you…
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Can the construction industry survive with tariffs and deportations?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss how the construction industry could be impacted by tariffs and deportations. China dials up tensions with the US over…
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Why are workers feeling so stuck in their jobs?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the dollar dipping as traders refocus on the Fed's path. More workers are feeling stuck in their job. Can New York City…
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Will the US jobs market rebound?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong wonder if or when the US jobs market will rebound. The Fed's next big policy rethink needs rethinking. What Trumps next trade…
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Why was November the best month of the year for stocks?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss stocks ending November with a bang. Upcoming economic data to indicate the strength of the US economy. Carlos Tavares…
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It's time for banks to issue meaningless S&P predictions for 2025
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Wall Street’s previously most bearish bank now sees the S&P 500 hitting 6,500 in 2025. What Trump’s new tariff threats…
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Is the Fed worried that inflation is ramping up again?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Fed minutes signal more caution on cuts if inflation progress stalls. Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rises to 2.3%…
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Ask Todd: Pros and Cons of gifting stocks
This week, Todd Lutsky shares his list of pros and cons for gifting stocks. Todd also takes calls from listeners about their personal estate planning needs.
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How would you define economic success under President Trump?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss how Trump and Powell can co-exist and make sure they do no harm to the economy. What would need to happen for you to…
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Will Trump's proposed tariffs cripple trade between the US and Mexico?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump's planned tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China that could cripple trade. Trump fires salvo on North American…
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TSA predicts this Thanksgiving to be the busiest ever
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the predictions that this Thanksgiving will be the busiest travel holiday ever. Airlines are betting on luxury travel…
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Why is Wall Street a fan of Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, and why Wall Street is a fan of the selection. Republicans’ big tax…
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Has Cyber Monday overtaken Black Friday?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Fed's John Williams comments about inflation cooling and interest rates coming down. Ted Rossman, Bankrate, joins the…
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Is Warren Buffett sending a message that nobody is listening to?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss investors still trying to figure out the Trump market. Is Buffett's $325B cash pile a warning sign? Why is nobody…
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Is the S&P 500 inflated because investors forgot fundamentals?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the idea that the S&P 500 is inflated by 25% because investors forgot about the fundamentals. Ivan Drury from Edmunds.com…
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Why are markets unsure of how to react to Nvidia's earnings?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss Nvidia's earnings and how markets are reacting. Is the Trump stock euphoria starting to fade? Should Google be forced to sell…
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Why are American companies stocking up ahead of Trump's second term?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss American companies stocking up to get ahead of Trump's China tariffs. Delta forecasts profit growth thanks to high-end travel…
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Ask Todd: Issues that arise when gifting property
This week on Ask Todd, Todd Lutsky explains why timing is very important when planning on gifting assets, issues when gifting property, if gifts are tax…
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Waiting on Nvidia is the hardest part
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss Nvidia traders bracing for a potential $300B earnings move. Target shares tumble on earnings miss. Trump picks Howard Lutnick…
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How will Trump's plans affect the economy?
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss how Trump's plans will affect the economy. Biden team races to deliver chip grants before Trump takes over. Nvidia's…
The Financial Exchange ShowAre markets worried about Russia's latest threat?
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss markets reacting to Putin rewriting Russia's nuclear doctrine. Goldman Sachs targets 6,500 for S&P 500 next year. The…
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How Biden and Democrats blew it on inflation
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss how democrats blew it on inflation. The Trump transition team is seeking to ease US rules for self-driving cars. Auto…
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Traders are making big bets ahead of Nvidia earnings
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss traders making bullish bets on Nvidia ahead of earnings. Morgan Stanley finally turns bullish on US stocks as it says…
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Why is nobody cashing in on soaring home values?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the current state of the housing market and only a few are able to cash in on the huge run up in values. Why are…
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Is Powell and the Fed losing credibility?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Amrstrong questions Jerome Powell and the Fed for their lack of long-term vision. American consumers prove to be resilient, beating…
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Are markets fundamentally broken?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss David Einhorn's comments about the market being broken and only getting worse. Disney makes waves as streaming profit…
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What is the danger of a 3% inflation rate?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the PPI data that showed little rise. Are rate cuts still on the table for December? Jobless claims dropped to lowest…
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Can Elon Musk actually make the government more efficient?
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump inheriting a good economy and when Americans will start to realize the economy is good. Can Musk really make the…
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Ask Todd: Estate planning when you don't have kids
This week, Todd Lutsky shares some essential tips on how to go about gifting assets. Todd also explains why estate planning is still advised to those who don't…
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Did the CPI report almost guarantee a rate cut in December?
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti react to the CPI report that came in firm for the third month in a row and what that means for rate cuts in December. How will the…
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Why is Europe afraid of Trump's second term?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Bitcoin nearing $90k as crypto market exceeds pandemic-era peak. Why is Europe so concerned with a second term for Trump?…
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Why are small caps rallying after Trump won the election?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why small caps and banks have been rallying since the election. Home Depot lifts full-year outlook after third-quarter…
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Does Warren Buffett know something that we don't?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Warren Buffett's recent trading activity and why he seems to be selling off long term holdings. Mortgage rates fell…
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Why is the bull market revving back up?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss inflation and retail data coming this week as the market continues its rally. Bull market revs back up on Trump…
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Serving our country never ends for these amazing veterans
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong are joined by two amazing veterans who share their stories about serving our country and continuing to serve our disabled…
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Honoring our disabled veterans is the most patriotic thing you can do this weekend
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong are proud to join the DAV/WRKO radio telethon and in this episode they speak with one US Navy veteran and one combat veteran…
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What does a second Trump term mean for retirement?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the upcoming Fed meeting and how the Fed will handle rate cuts. How will Trump treat Jerome Powell when he gets back in…
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Who are the winners and losers of the Trump Trade?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Wall Street salivating over a new Trump boom. Who are the winners and losers of the Trump Trade? Trump tax cuts come at…
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What Trump's win means for the economy
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the potential for the economy during President Trump's second term in the White House. What happens to taxes if…
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Ask Todd: Making the most of gifted assets
Todd Lutsky shares his insight into gifted assets and how to make the most of them. Todd also takes calls from listeners about their personal estate planning…
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How are markets reacting to the return of President Trump?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti share their thoughts on what a second term for President Trump means for the economy. How are markets reacting to Trump's return…
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How will the next President manage a cooling labor sector?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Boeing union members voting to end the strike. Did the union get everything it wanted? How will the next President…
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What is the most important economic need the next President has to address?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss understanding how presidential polls and betting markets actually work. Five economic areas next President needs to…
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What are voters biggest economic concerns?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Boeing machinists holding a contract vote that could end their 7-week strike. With oil prices weak, OPEC+ postpones…
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Which is more important, Fed Meeting or Presidential Election?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the upcoming Fed meeting and Tuesday's election and debate which is more important for the US economy. The two things we…
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You need to understand this fact about interest rates
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss mortgage rates volatile couple of months and the guys share some important facts you need to know about the rates. Exxon…
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Which Big Tech company is best positioned to win the AI arms race?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the unbelievably bad October jobs report that saw only 12,000 jobs added, well below expectations. What supports the…
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What will the next President do with this remarkable economy?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the next president inheriting a remarkable economy. Starbucks CEO pledges to fundamentally change strategy as sales fall…
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Is big tech done carrying markets on their backs?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss PCE inflation slipping to 2.1% annual rise, and moves closer to the Fed's target. Microsoft shares slip as forecast…
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Ask Todd: The current state of federal estate taxes
Todd Lutsky shares his insight on the current federal estate taxes and exemptions. Todd also takes calls from listeners about their estate planning needs.
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What powered Google's revenue jump?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Google's earnings report that showed big growth in cloud sectors but unremarkable results in advertising. AMD shares fall…
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Why is the US economy growing less than expected?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti share their reaction to the release of the GDP report that came in less than expected. Super Micro shares plunge 35% as auditor…
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Will companies win the return-to-office fight?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the possibilities of a soft landing. Dan Griggs, President - OceanFirst Bank, joins the show to share his insights…
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Job openings fall to lowest level in three years
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the JOLTS report that showed job openings dropping to the lowest level in over three years. What are unemployment…