Around the Table with Stacy Smith

Dramatic intraday moves in the stock market. In the latest edition of “The Bull, The Bear and You,” we discuss the volatility, the impact of oil prices and what my panelists would do if they were members of the Fed faced with potential inflation caused by oil prices and a softening labor market. They also explore some investment strategies during uncertain times. 

The war with Iran is dominating the news cycle and the political conversation.  In this edition of “Trunk n’ Tails,” my panel of political analysts discuss the war’s impact on both domestic and international fronts and the political ramifications for the Trump administration. We also look at the upcoming midterm elections and voter enthusiasm and whether it favors one side over the other.

Between the supreme court ruling on tariffs and what may happen next to new concerns about AI moving forward, there is a lot for investors to ponder.  we tackle those issues in this latest edition of “The Bull, the Bear and You.”

There have been some big swings in the markets, and this volatility has been influenced by advancements and concerns about A-I.  In this edition of “The Bull, The Bear and You,” we analyze the implications of AI on various sectors, its potential to change the economy and concerns about how some companies will survive.

The Trump Administration is making a lot of headlines, but will any of these issues play a part in the midterm election? I hope you join us as my analysts, PA Democratic Party Chair Eugene DePasquale and veteran GOP political analyst Keith Schmidt, give their views on the upcoming midterms. We explore the impact of global issues on voter sentiment, the impact of the economy and the strategies both parties must adopt to succeed. And we also discuss  the leadership dynamics of the Democratic Party and potential candidates for the 2028 presidential election. 

Right now, it seems the markets are digesting the latest world and economic news and then shrugging off any bad news and moving higher.  In this edition of “The Bull, The Bear and You,” my group of financial advisors and experts answer the question…Why? And, there is a great discussion on Wall Street’s changing thoughts and attitudes about AI and software stocks.   

It’s a New Year and there is new optimism and concerns when it comes to investing.  In the latest edition of “The Bull, The Bear and You,” we talk about encouraging signs for returns on your investments in 2026. We also discuss A-I versus other sectors and the impact of possible criminal indictments against the Fed Chair. I invite you to listen or watch.

Are you doing as well as the stock market indices?  With a half a month to go, the indices are registering double digit percentage gains for the year.  Should your investments have the same sort of growth? That is one of the subjects we explore in the latest edition of “The Bull, The Bear and You.”  We also discuss what you should be doing before the year comes to a close. 

We are only 11 months away from the midterm elections, which in politics can be a lifetime. In this episode of Trunk and Tales, my panel of political analysts, including the PA Democratic Party Chairman discuss the upcoming midterm elections, changing to an open primary, the shifting political landscape in Pennsylvania, and the role of independents. Our conversation covers Republican strategies, Democratic opportunities and predictions for the 2026 elections. We also talk about Gov Shapiro’s plans and the future of Sen John Fetterman.

No question about it, talk of A-I has dominated the stock markets.  The major indices swing  up or down on the latest A-I news. But what about other sectors of the economy? How are they faring in this time of  A-I domination? That is part of what we discuss in this latest edition of “The Bull, The Bear and You.”