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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
- The Financial Exchange Show
Ask Todd: Using trusts to avoid estate taxes
This week, Todd Lutsky explains how trusts help you avoid estate taxes and managing cash gifts to children.
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Will the Fed act fast enough as potential trouble brews?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss today's ADP jobs report and if the results mean the Fed is more likely to cut this month. Will the Fed act fast enough as…
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OpenAI declares ‘Code Red’ as Google threatens AI lead
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down how diversified the S&P 500 really is. OpenAI declares ‘Code Red’ as Google threatens AI lead. Washington must…
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Why is talking about a ‘K-shaped’ economy?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the divided Fed can't agree the future of rate cuts. Why Kevin Hassett is winning the Fed Chair race before it has…
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Are Americans finally fed up with high car prices?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss American consumers losing patience with high car prices. Private credit 'hysteria' will get very real next year. People…
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Will we get a Santa Claus rally this year?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss what to expect in markets this week. Why Wall Street says December may not deliver a Santa Claus rally. Shoppers, drawn…
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What happened to all the great Black Friday deals?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss Thanksgiving travel set to bring a big test for airlines. What happened to all the great Black Friday deals? Sellers are…
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Google was a sleepy AI giant. Now it is awake.
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss how a divided Fed could come to the decision to cut rates in December. Consumer confidence continues to decline as retail…
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Stop listening to silly market predictions
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane share the dumb story of the day...how the S&P 500 could hit 8,000 in 2026. Home sellers who set prices too high and paying the…
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Don't trust Americans when they say they'll reign in spending
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss retail sales finally land but uncovers some red flags. Don't trust American consumers when they say they are going to…
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Are markets forming an 'everything bubble'?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the AI bubble causing an 'everything bubble'. Blue Owl is the sum of all investors fears. Is the real poverty line…
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What happens to the economy if AI falters?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the wild week of harsh volatility tests support levels across stocks. The AI boom is driving the economy. What happens…
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Do comparisons to the dot com crash have any merit?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss global brokerages split on Fed's December rate decision. Treasury yields slide after Fed's Williams suggests Fed could…
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From one wild trading day to another
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong dissect the wildest trading day since the tariff shock and how it is testing dip buyers nerves. Did Google just position itself…
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American Middle Class is Shrinking. Is that a good thing?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the strongest buyer's housing market in over a decade. The American middle class is shrinking. Is that such a bad thing?…
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Nvidia saves the day! At least for a little while.
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the delayed September jobs report that beat expectations. After the shutdown, the Labor Dept. says some data is gone for…
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Is Target becoming the next Macy’s?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Target's earnings report showing soft demand. Is Target becoming the next Macy's? Lowe's gets a boost from pro builders…
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Three factors you need to watch closely
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandettil express their concern for the labor market, private credit market, and AI spending. Wall Street faces a critical test from…
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Ask Todd: Your personal bank account should never be in your trust
This week, Todd explains the similarities and differences between a revocable trust and a will. Todd also takes questions from the audience about depositing…
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Private credit has some ugly cracks in the foundation
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss private credit's exposed cracks in the foundation. Blue Owl plunges to 2023 low after blocking exit from fund. US…
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Is sentiment the only reason markets are falling?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the market rout intensifying, sweeping up everything from tech to crypto to gold. Other than sentiment, what is…
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Will we get a Santa Claus rally this year?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong wonder if we will get the usual Santa Claus rally this year. The White House hunts for ways to lower the cost of living...they…
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Those wishing for a drawn out bear market are fools
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss what to expect in markets this week. Nvidia helped spark the AI rally. Its earnings could revive it. Those wishing for a…
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What Is the K-Shaped Economy, And Why Is It a Problem?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane explain what the 'K' shaped economy is, and why it is a problem. What does our Michael Burry obsession say about us? Fewer…
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Are we headed for a repeat of the dot com era?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss investors dumping tech shares as shutdown relief evaporates. What is going to shift sentiment back in the positive…
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When will consumers get the streaming cord?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Disney saying film studio expenses weigh on current quarter. Streaming prices are soaring, and consumers are still…
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Is another shutdown on the horizon?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Trump signing the spending bill and ending the government shutdown. Is another shutdown on the horizon? There is no…
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Who will be the winners and losers of the AI boom?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss why you should treat the stock rally with skepticism. Luke Kawa (Sherwood News) joins the show for a discussion on AI…
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The Middle Class Is Unraveling
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss how Americans are anxious over affordability and jobs. The Fed is increasingly torn over a December rate cut. Massachusetts'…
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A better way of thinking about the AI bubble
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss a better way to think about the AI bubble. How long will investors continue to be patient on AI? Corey Adams (Robert Half)…
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Why did SoftBank sell its entire stake in Nvidia?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the Senate taking the first step in reopening the government. What could be the economic fallout from the shutdown? US…
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How 3% inflation became the new normal
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss how 3% inflation became the new normal. Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulant ads. Want to buy a home? It's OK…
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Stocks to face major test when government data returns
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the Senate clearing the way toward ending the government shutdown. Big year for stocks and bonds to be tested by data deluge…
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It's time to honor our disabled veterans
Mark Voner and Dan Stack stop by to explain how the DAV has changed their lives of those who have served this country, why Mark feels so deeply connected to…
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Empowering our disabled veterans
Jim Blake, Regional Manager for Eastern Propane, joins the show to share his experience in the military, how he got involved with the DAV, and how Eastern…
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Helping Our Great American Heroes
Isaiah Moskowitz, Host Great American Heroes Podcast, stops by to share his experiences working with the DAV, why he feels so compelled supporting veterans…
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Turning a life altering change into a worthy mission, helping disabled veterans
Garrett Barton, Circle K Franchise Business Consultant, joins the show to chat about his time in the Navy, how his injury led him to the DAV, and why Circle K…
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Our disabled veterans need your help
Bob Barlow, President and Owner of MBA Mortgage, joins the show to share his story of joining the military, getting involved with the DAV, and what MBA…
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What One Bleak Data Point Tells Us About the Labor Market
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss what one bleak data point tells us about the labor market. Isaiah Moskowitz, Host Great American Heroes Podcast, stops…
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AI valuations spark fear of AI bubble popping
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss AI valuation fears grip global investors as tech bubble concerns grow. Jim Blake, Regional Manager for Eastern Propane…
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Is the US economy just a teetering Jenga Tower?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong explain why you don't want tax payers backstopping the AI industry. UBS to liquidate funds with substantial exposure to First…
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Did Jensen Huang just pop the AI bubble?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Jensen Huang's comments about China winning the AI race and why Chuck thinks that comment might have to pierced the AI…
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How much money is the government shutdown costing the economy?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the longest shutdown in history is costing the US economy about $15B each week. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments…
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AI stock sell off could be a bust or a blip. What will decide the outcome?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss private payrolls rebound in October, adding 42,000 jobs. The AI stock sell off could be a bust or a blip. What will…
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Ask Todd: The beauty of revocable trusts
This week, Todd Lutsky explains the benefits of utilizing revocable trusts for your estate plan. Todd also takes questions for listeners about capital gains on…
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How common are 10% market pullbacks?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss how frequently 10% market pullback occurs. Third quarter earnings are indicating a divided economy. Federal Reserve…
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Wall Street CEOs warn of pullback risks
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Michael Burry's short positions on Palantir and Nvidia. Wall Street CEOs flag high market valuations and pullback…
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USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr on how tariffs have impacted the islands
US Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr joins the show to discuss the economic advancements the islands have made in the past five years, how they have…
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Is OpenAI becoming too big to fail?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss scarce chips are just the tip of big auto's disruption. Amazon agrees to massive deal with OpenAI. Is OpenAI becoming…
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Has the S&P 500 become to reliant on the Magnificent 7?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss this week's biggest economic events. Has the S&P 500 become to heavily weighted to the Magnificent Seven? Is the recent…
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Private Credit Cockroaches Are On The Loose
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss another big money fraud case coming out of the private credit world. Too much experience is hurting job candidates now?…
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AI-led investments are driving economic growth. How long can it last?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Amazon shares jump on news of strong cloud sales. How long can the economy rely on AI-led investments to keep driving…
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Job market may be at a tipping point
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the job market possibly being at a tipping point. Michael Santoli (CNBC) joins the show to chat about big tech earnings…
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Big Tech tests investors' patience
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Trump's meeting with Xi and the declaration of immediate cuts to tariffs. Fed divisions reveal new caution over…
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Watch these five AI signals this week
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss home prices posting weakest gain in over two years. Five AI signals we should all watch this week. Big layoffs look…
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Nvidia becomes the first $5T company thanks to the AI rally
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Nvidia becoming the first $5T company. Trump set to cut Fentanyl tariff and discuss Nvidia with Xi. Is the Fed's…
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Ask Todd: Funding a trust is very important
This week, Todd Lutsky examines when it is important to add gifting to your estate plan. Todd also takes calls from listeners about protecting assets in an…
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Is a private-credit winter coming?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the ongoing issues in the private-credit sector. Martha Gimbel (Yale Budget Lab - Executive Director) joins the show to…
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Are the good vibes back on Wall Street?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the good vibes being back on Wall Street. $100B stock swings expose 'fragility' beneath Wall Street rally. Amazon lays off…
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AI spending is boosting the economy, but many companies are in survival mode
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss AI spending boosting the economy but their are many companies are still in survival mode. Austin's housing bust is just…