The Opening Bell

This month, Tesla has focused on the production of it’s new car, but they are having a difficult time with the mass production. So where does that leave the other big manufacturers within the industry? This slowing trend is happening across the country yet there are still positives, notes Dale Buss (Contributor at Forbes & Chief Executive Magazine). Steve then turned towards the real estate market with as the tiny home craze is on the up and up. Bob Clarizio […]

Just before the end of the Independence Day session for Springfield, it was decided that AT&T landlines would eventually be phased out in Illinois. These are pieces of technology that seems outdated in the age of cellphones, but more than one million Illinois residents still depend on them according to Jim Chilsen (Director of Communication at the Citizen’s Utility Board). Steve then took a step back to analyze the influence major leaders have with Stacey Hanke (Author of “Influence Redefined”, […]

The food service industry is on the forefront of revolutionizing the way we make our food. David Rabie (CEO of Tovala) is one of those people looking to change our perception and he sat down with Steve to talk about the high-end food service, and smart oven that is the face of Tovala. Tomorrow marks the official launch of the product, & service, and you can also watch the meal demonstration David made for Steve and producer, Bennett Wakenight. Mark […]

On July 10th, 2017 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: The Federal Reserve releases Consumer Credit Data for May Washington University in St. Louis research found that a Malaria drug helps combat Zika Congress returns after the Independence Day break Survey finds that men, Republicans, Northeasterners and those who use credit and debit cards are the best tippers at restaurants  

ADP released the preliminary report yesterday about the number of private jobs added last month and Steve briefly looked into the statistics before the further details are released at 7:30am (CT). Steve then dove into the news of Illinois finally passing a budget after more than two years. Kristina Rasmussen (President of the Illinois Policy Institute on Income Tax) joined Steve to talk about how much of an impact the significant tax increase will have on residents of Illinois.   […]

International finance never sleeps and financial traders are constantly working, but what happens when a holiday rolls around? Steve sat down with Don Lloyd (SVP & Manager of Capital Market – Foreign Exchange, Rate Swaps and Commodity Derivatives at Associated Bank) to talk about how the trading still continues day in an day out (even over the 4th of July), and how the strategy changes day to day.  

The second week in a row with Don Lloyd (SVP & Manager of Capital Market – Foreign Exchange, Rate Swaps and Commodity Derivatives at Associated Bank) Steve an in depth perspective about what goes on the trading floor during holidays detailed in the Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation. Steve then discussed the latest robotic technology rolling out of Toyota with the Human Support Robot with Romy Camargo (Wounded Warrior & Rehab Specialist) and Doug Moore (Toyota Robotics Team) to talk […]

The US healthcare discussion continues to surge on as Steve touched on the latest movement of the proposed healthcare bill with Robert Graboyes (Sr. Research Fellow at The Mercatus Center). Then the focus was shifted to millennials as Sarah Berger (Author of “The Cashlorette” at Bankrate.com) detailed their spending habits that have dramatically changed compared to prior generations. Sarah told Steve that millennials are eating out on average five times a week.  

On June 29, 2017 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: The Commerce Department issues the final estimate of how the economy performed from January-March The Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims Freddie Mac has the report of weekly mortgage rates Blue Apron begins trading on the NYSE today Senate Intelligence Committee meets today behind closed doors about Russia  

On June 28, 2017 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: National Association of Realtors releases it’s pending homes sales index for May The hearing on Russian Interference from the Senate Intelligence Committee continues today Blue Apron is expected to finalize the price for it’s IPO tomorrow Senate Appropriations Committee continues hearings on the FY18 budget NATO Defense Ministers meet today in Brussels