Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss how the future of the Fed came to rest on Lisa Cook. Alibaba creates AI chip to help China fill Nvidia void. Why the S&P 500 could be at risk of a 10% to 20% pullback if ether falls behind bitcoin again. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat Salesforce's difficult year. Zuckerberg's AI hires disrupt Meta with swift exits and threats to leave.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss core inflation rose to 2.9% in July, highest since February. Does this change the Fed's September rate cut decision? Rate cuts will be good for stocks. But would the Fed be stimulating an economy that doesn't need it? Economists see slow US growth and stubborn inflation well into 2026. Higher prices are coming for household staples.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the biggest problems the housing market is facing right now. After years of pain, are the riskiest stocks finally seeing some momentum? Big changes are coming to charitable giving. OpenAI is updating ChatGPT to better support users in mental distress.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Nvidia predicting cooler growth after sales record. Is China getting closer to finding its own Nvidia? US weekly jobless claims fall amid layoffs. Q2 GDP revised to show stronger growth. Why the market doesn't care much about Trump firing Fed's Cook. Mexico to raise tariffs on imports from China after US push. Who's to blame for your higher power bill?

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Nvidia's earnings coming up and how China risks are making investors nervous. S&P 500 index investors have been rewarded so far in 2025. Is it time to diversify? Why Boomers have more money than everyone else. AI skilled 20-somethings are making hundreds of thousands per year. Why fast-casual is losing out to Chili's.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Fed bank presidents face risk of removal on Trump's maneuvers. Will the Fed lose its independence? India braces for the pain of Trump's stiff tariffs. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd.

This week, Todd Lutsky explains why naming beneficiaries in a trust is a better path than direct naming on accounts. Todd also explains some of the biggest problems people run into when starting the estate planning process.

Mike and Marc offer follow-up thoughts to the potential fring of Lisa Cook and the importance of Fed independence. Plus, does the cost of home insurance continue to remain elevated? Has it plateued? Or could it they go higher? A discussion about Roth IRA vs Roth 401(k) contributions. AI data centers continue to cause concerns about the supply of electricity. And, Stack Roulette.

Mike and Marc react to the news of President Trump ordering the firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook and what could possibly follow in the days ahead. Given the sitaution, the guys discuss why the independence of the Fed is so pivotal when it comes to inflation and the economy. Plus, does it matter that there are more ETF's than individual stocks? And why is the Massachusetts biotech industry seeing a rare job decline?

Chuck and Mike discuss recent commentary surrounding the technology sector and if its recent rally is fizzling out. But, are we even seeing evidence in the numbers? Plus, the guys give their takes on the government officially taking a 10% stake in struggling chipmaker Intel. Also, should the retirement age be lower? Are auto makers facing larger obstacles today than in the past? And sleeping over at a home before buying?