The Opening Bell

Earlier in the year Steve Grzanich reported on the potential privatization of the Air Traffic Control system that runs our countries airports. As the story develops, Dan Hubbard (SVP of the National Business Aviation Association) checked in with Steve to discuss who this will benefit the most from the decision that is expected to be finalized soon. Melissa Davies (Author of “How Not to Act Like a Bleep at Work”) then kicked off a new work week by teaching Steve […]

On August 11th, 2017 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: US Department of Labor releases the consumer price index for July JC Penny reports quarterly financial results Senate takes their Labor Day recess in observance of the holiday coming up LA City Council meets the International Olympic Committee to approve contracts for the 2028 Olympics  

A relatively standard week for the market over all, but the tech rookies and recent IPO’s had a rough going. Steve discussed Blue Apron, Snap Inc, and others with Paul Nolte (SVP & Sr. Portfolio Manager at Kingsview Asset Management). The transition to the Fall travel season is gearing up as Rick Seaney (CEO of FareCompare.com) shared with Paul Nolte the specific dates that are best for buying holiday flights along with the possibility of self driving airplanes.  

On August 9th, 2017 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: US Department of Commerce releases wholesale trade inventory for June Bill Dudley (Head of the New York Federal Reserve) is expected to speak today Second Quarter metro home prices will be released today The State Department releases their report on international religious freedom today  

12 days away until the solar eclipse happening in Southern Illinois, and many people will want to capture the moment with cameras or recording devices, but how is it done properly and safely? Steve chatted with Bob King (Photo Editor at Duluth New Tribune and author of “Night Sky With the Naked Eye”)) about the basic tools for photographing the solar event. Heather Long (Economics Correspondent at The Washington Post) then checked in with Steve after transitioning to her new […]

On August 8th, 2017 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: US Department of Labor releases job openings and labor turnover data for June CBS reports on quarterly earnings before the market opens and Disney reports after the bell The American Cancer Society is releasing a report on colorectal cancer Special Robert Mueller is gathering the grand jury for meetings today  

On August 7th, 2017 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: The Federal Reserve releases consumer credit data for June SoftBank reports financial results today US Department of Labor releases job openings tomorrow US Department of Commerce releases wholesale trade inventories for June on Wednesday Weekly jobless numbers are released on Thursday and much more to come  

Digital innovation is difficult to grasp given it’s fast paced nature, but building a company to harness and utilize digital innovation capabilities is exactly what J Schwan seeks to do. Steve sat down with the CEO of Solstice to discuss the forward looking company and how he helps keep companies ahead of the digital curve. Turning to the manufacturing world, the 2017 Manufacturing Report from Sikich was released last week detailing the optimism the industry sees. Jerry Murphy (Partner in […]

On August 4th, 2017 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: The Department of Labor releases the jobs report today The Department of Commerce releases international trade data for June Berkshire Hathaway report earnings today  

Another focal point on the economy today with the monthly jobs report released today and Paul Nolte (SVP, Sr. Portfolio Manager at Kingsview Asset Management) is looking for a strong number along with roughly how many jobs need to be created each month to continue with steady growth. Steve then checked in with Rick Seaney (CEO of FareCompare.com) to discuss how airplane seats could be getting even smaller.