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Another chip unveil from NVidia might shake up the tech world, again. Dave and Dan discuss that along with what might be the Fed's next (non) move and the tax bill that's on the table--in now-or-never mode.

Another chip unveil from NVidia might shake up the tech world, again. Dave and Dan discuss that along with what might be the Fed's next (non) move and the tax bill that's on the table--in now-or-never mode.
Don't invest your politics. Dave Spano explains why.
Is it possible the Fed could leave rates where they are?
252 days out from the presidential election, Dave and Dan still don't quite agree on the eventual matchup.
It's going to be a long slog from President's Day to the election. Dan and Dave discuss markets during election cycles, the influence of Joe Biden's sister, the Magnificent Seven, and what it will signify when the Fed finally cuts rates.
After a quick Superbowl discussion, Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell pivot to AI, the Magnificent Seven, fear of missing out on the S&P 500's run and what is next for the Fed and rate cuts. Dave points out that most economists will tell you to fear the rate cut. He explains why.
If Fed decisions are data dependent, what do you do when the data is noisy and perhaps a little suspect?
Dan and Dave discuss the stubbornly good economy, GDP, the election (and the still-in-play $100 bet), bond vigilantes, Elon Musk, and dandy a quote from 'Billions', the TV series.
Ron DeSantis dropping out of the presidential election leads the podcast, but Dan O'Donnell and Dave Spano also wonder what the Kamala Harris/Gavin Newsom dynamic might mean for the Democrats. Speaking of the election, are we better off than 4 years ago? Dan's been doing some research and drops some knowledge regarding the impact of inflation.
Election season. Not just here, but around the world. Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell cover the Iowa caucus, Boeing's bad weekend, the Fed, and what could be the biggest stories of the year.
On our final podcast of 2023, Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss the recent rally, bump up against a couple of conspiracy theories, and what people are talking about at holiday parties when it comes to next year's presidential election.
Not long after a pretty solid sample of rapping from Hamilton (the hip-hop musical), Dave reminds Dan of a $100 bet on the line.
Dan and Dave find reasons for cheer this Thanksgiving week; consumers keep spending, GDP looks healthy, and the Fed might be done raising rates. But why are CEO's being ' choiceful ', and what exactly does that mean?
Another threat of a government shutdown. Does it matter? Dan and Dave discuss. What about the Moody's downgrade, the potential for rate CUTS in 2024, and a slowdown/recession in '24?
Taylor Swift's economic impact isn't lost on Jerome Powell---or Dan O'Donnell who flung a string of Swift titles at Dave Spano (who was ready). Dan and Dave cover seasonality, geopolitics, and a presidential election less than a year away.
As the conflict churns on, worries about escalation are increasing. For now, no one knows. We do know GDP came in strong, earnings are generally decent, and most are certain the Fed isn’t making a move on interest rates this month.
Two US carrier groups are nearby. Hezbollah could come off the sidelines. What's an investor to do? Dan and Dave dissect a delicate situation in Israel and Gaza. The next GDP report is inbound and could be strong but inflation remains an issue. And which of our two hosts is an admitted Dollar Tree Superfan?
What are the chances of a proxy World War Three? Markets aren't acting like it.
What's happening in Gaza has the potential to destabilize world markets.
Dave & Dan discuss the drama in the House of Representatives - will Gaetz succeed? How much does the House impact upcoming earnings season? Dan asks Dave about October, and how history views the month in terms of market success.
This week alone could influence many future policy decisions.
A proposed funding deal for American Family Field spurs a lively discussion. Dave’s perspective comes from his terms on the Stadium board.
There are drags on the economy that aren't getting attention; student loan repayments are one with the potential to shave .2% off GDP. Is the Fed likely to be politicized, again? And how are early 2024 earnings forecast going to look compared to this year?
Debt crises have been around for over 100 years. The current $32 trillion version that's brewing won't address the issue until there's a problem. Would problems launch conversations about austerity prior to the election?
With Jackson Hole and the Republican presidential debate in the rear-view mirror, Dan and Dave reflect on what happened at each event and the potential economic and political ramifications. Dave also shares someone's two-cocktail political pairing.
Dan and Dave discuss the growing--and looming--US debt.
Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano and WISN's Dan O'Donnell discuss the ramifications of an imprisoned President, along with insights on politics and the economy.
Dan and Dave review the downgrade from Fitch and what it means for markets. Do Americans really need $1.8 million to retire? That’s what a Schwab survey found. And has the recession been cancelled or just postponed?
Jobs, spending, earnings, and optimism remain healthy with no sign of the 'promised' recession. So what would happen if a recession began during an election year?
Dave and Dan discuss the red-hot Dow, the presidential matchup, the Fed, Russia/Ukraine, the Chinese economy---and land on the SAG-AFTRA strike.