The Opening Bell

On October 10th, 2017 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: The IMF forecasts chapter 1 and 2 of the latest world economic outlook Justin Trudeau is in Washington meeting with President Trump tomorrow as he takes part in Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit today Today is the founding of the North Korean Communist Party    

Photography has changed dramatically over the last century and documenting it along the way is vital to it’s history. Pamela Bannos (Assistant Professor of Art Theory, Practice at Northwestern University & Author of “Vivian Maier: A Photographer’s Life & Afterlife“) detailed the history behind the Chicago photographer Vivian Maier who’s prolific works continue to provide insight into the medium back in mid 1990’s. Steve the turned his attention to one of the longest running TV shows for children to help […]

On October 6th, 2017 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: The September Jobs Report is released today The Department of Commerce reports on wholesale trade inventory for August The Federal Reserve releases data on consumer borrowing  

The economy continues to impress since the beginning of the year. Steve and Paul Nolte (SVP & Sr. Portfolio Manager at Kingsview Asset Management) discussed the overall success, yet the jobs report released today is expected to sober up the perspective. Steve then checked in with Abha Bhattarai (Business Reporter at The Washington Post) to discuss the next move Walmart is making to compete with the delivery strength of Amazon. Their most recent proposal is taking grocery delivery to the […]

Credit controls a lot when it comes to making large purchases. John Horton (VP & Sr.  Lending Manager at Associated Bank) discussed how the Equifax breach can lead to long term credit hits or even lead to fraud. The Associated Bank Thought Leader told Steve about how serious of situation this is for consumers, what can be done to protect their current real estate investments, and his thoughts on the possibility of Amazon moving a headquarters to Chicago.    

On October 5th, 2017 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: US Department of Labor reports on the number of people who filed for unemployment benefits last week US Department of Commerce reports on US factory orders and the US trade gap for August Freddie Mac shares the report on the average US Mortgage rates  

On October 3rd, 2017 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:  Monthly Auto Sales Numbers from auto  makers will be released today Former CEO of Equifax will be at a hearing today in Washington DC President Trump visits Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Island The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on the decision to end DACA  

For many, the morning doesn’t start until the coffee has been brewed. For Kevin Sinnott (Creator and Host of CoffeeCon), the entire day revolves around coffee. Steve and Kevin discussed the latest in coffee technology, the lack of good coffee in restaurants and the hot topics at this year’s event this weekend (Oct 7th-8th) where consumers and distributors can interact while learn the latest from the world of coffee.  

On September 29th, 2017 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Personal Income and Outlays for August will be released today President Trump address the National Association of Manufacturers Former President Obama talks at the progressive Canadian think tank, “Canada 2020”  

Aside from the numbers being released after the various natural disasters, another Fed meeting closer to a rate hike, and a tax reform proposal, Paul Nolte (SVP & Sr. Portfolio Manager at Kingsview Asset Management) wasn’t too surprised at the economy when he closed out the week. Rick Seaney checked in with Steve to share the latest from a study about the massive amount of bag and change fees that airlines gained over the span of a year. Rick detailed […]