The Opening Bell

Steve talked about possibly one of the most historic weeks in the stock market and Paul Nolte of Kingsview Asset Management helped guide that chat. The two touched on the furthering impact of the Dodd-Frank Act, mutual fund fees, and the IPO of Snap Inc. Rick Seaney of FareCompare.com also checked in with Steve to talk about the expansed offerings of larger airlines (like flights from Ohare to Champaign) and the struggle smaller companies have with it.  

The dollar continues to prove as one of the most powerful currencies in the world right now, after another record breaking close when the Dow cracked 21,000 yesterday. However, being one of the leaders in the international finance community means knowing what’s next. That’s why Steve sat down with Don Lloyd (SVP & Manager of Capital Markets – Foreign Exchange, Rate Swaps and Commodity Derivatives) to discuss the subject as this week’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation.  

On March 2 2017, Steve Grzanich shares today’s market drivers: The US Labor Department reports on the number of people that applied for unemployment benefits last week Freddie Mac reports this week’s average US mortgage rates Snapchat’s parent company SNAP starts their day on the NY Stock Exchange today

On March 1 2017, Steve Grzanich shares today’s market drivers: The US Commerce Department’s analysis of personal income and spending for January is released today The Institute for Supply Management release it’s manufacturing index The Federal Reserve releases it’s Beige Book today US Automakers are set to release car sales for February  

On February 28 2017, Steve Grzanich shares today’s market drivers: The GDP Report comes out today The S&P Case Schiller Index of December detailing home prices comes out today The Conference Board releases the Consumer Confidence Issue Index for February Target releases earnings today  

Calling from the heart of car country, Dale Buss joined Steve to talk about the recent JD Power Survey detailing Lexus as the most reliable car of the year. Steve and Dale touched on their effort to keep the title while developing their “sexier” image. Steve also talked about the future of drones. So far, the most commercial usage for drones is for delivery, and UPS is on the forefront of the horizon. Steve talked with John Dodero (VP of […]

On February 27 2017, Steve Grzanich shares today’s market drivers: The US Commerce Department releases the Durable Goods Report for January The National Association of Realtors releases the Pending Home Sales for January Wilbur Ross will be voted on for the US Commerce Secretary position The World Health Organization publishes the first catalogue of twelve families of bacteria that are most hazardous to humans The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is underway today  

Starting off the week, Steve Grzanich took a look at America’s boardrooms and office settings with The Chicago Network‘s CEO, Kate Bensen. Kate is this week’s CEO spotlight and told Steve about how the push for more women in the business community continues. Steve also touched on the  profitability of pharmaceutical companies. Author Dr. Robert Marx dove into how his new novel, “Deadly Prescription” inspired by his personal experiences showing a behind the scenes look to the industry and what […]

It’s Friday so naturally, it’s time to check in on our portfolios. Steve sat down with Paul Nolte of Kingsview Asset Management to talk about possible tax reform based on Treasury Secretary Mnuchin’s comments, and the chances of the market hitting 21,000. Rick Seaney (CEO of Fare Compare) also discussed the changes to airlines like in flight wifi, and more premium entertainment content.  

February is usually a time of the year that many people avoid moving and buying new homes, but John Horton is this week’s Thought Leader and he likes to focus on the positive. Steve sat down with the Vice President and Senior Lending Manager at Associated Bank to clear the air on a couple confusing housing reports, the rush for millenials to buy houses, and how credit is more important than ever.