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Is Netflix spending its way into big trouble?
Is America's place in the World Economic Order in jeopardy?
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.
Ask Todd: What is the five year look back period?
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.
Would any of Trump's ideas to lower housing costs actually work?
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.
What a break with Europe means for the American economy
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss what a break with Europe means for the American economy. A recent study found that Americans are the ones paying for tariffs. Soaring electricity costs are no a hot political issue. CEOs are blaming choicefullness as to why their products are not selling. Can a $1,700 espresso machine help Walmart challenge Amazon?
Is Canada getting a little too cozy with China?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the search for the next Fed chair gets a little messier with the ongoing investigation into Powell and the Fed. Mortgages at 6% pose critical test for frozen housing market. China and Canada announce tariff relief after a high-stakes meeting between Xi and Canada. Paul LaMonica (Barron's) joins the show to explain why IMAX is succeeding while theaters are dying.
Why markets keep failing to broaden out beyond big tech
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss markets continuing to fail to broaden out beyond big tech. Taiwan pledges $250B in US spending in exchange for lower tariffs. Trump moves to have tech giants pay for surging power costs. Verizon outage tied to software update. What happens to society if the current system breaks down?
Why the stock market doesn't care about the world being a dumpster fire
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the world being a dumpster fire and the stock market doesn't care. Michael Santoli (CNBC) joins the show to chat about how markets have performed since the start of the year, if market broadening out will be different this time, and how the Mag 7 gets out of its funk. Verizon customers experience an hours-long widespread outage. Despite Trump's claims, grocery price are rising.
Did TSMC's results show the AI boom still has room to run?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss TSMC's blockbuster spending plans and results and if it shows that the AI boom will continue. Goldman's stock traders beat their own Wall Street record. BlackRock total assets hit record $14T as ETFs surge. Why have the vibes on megabanks changed? 7 signs you need a financial advisor in 2026.
Bigger tax refunds are coming in 2026. What does that mean for the economy?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss bigger tax refunds coming in 2026. What could this mean for the economy? Netflix weighs amending its Warner Bros. bid to make it all cash. More drivers have a $1,000 or more car loan payment. What can buyers expect in 2026? Is Delta on the right path even if investors don't see it? Pimco says rally sweeping emerging markets could last years.