The Opening Bell

Technology is already ingrained into our everyday lives, but a new technology might be ready to introduce itself. Steve Grzanich and Adam Jones (Director of Technology at Huge) talked about the way businesses have invested heavily into drone fleets for delivery and other business needs, but there are a number of factors that these drones will need to adapt to like weather, other technology and people.  

On October 30th, 2019 Steve Grzanich  shares today’s potential market drivers: ADP Jobs Numbers for October are out today Details on 3rd Quarter GDP growth is out today The Federal Reserve is expected to announce a rate cut later today Molson Coors, Yum Brands, Apple, Facebook, Starbucks and other report earnings today

The auto industry has seen incredible innovations over the last few decades including self driving capabilities, emergency braking to avoid crashes and more. However with all of the innovation that’s being added to cars, Keith Barry (Writer and Editor for Consumer Reports Cars) wanted to know why the industry hasn’t adapted the crash test dummies to the way people have changed. Steve Grzanich talked with Keith about his latest research that shows crash test dummies represent outdated passengers/drivers (based on […]

Financial wellness is rarely achievable unless the consumer has a solid knowledge on financial basics. Steve Grzanich learned about a largely free local resource, with Annemarie Fitzpatrick(Financial Fitness Program Manager at H.O.M.E. DuPage Inc.), that is helping residents learn everything when it comes to personal finance – from tackling student loan debt, to starting the home buying process. (At 15:14) Keith Barry (Writer and Editor for Consumer Reports Cars) then shared the results of his research that shows automotive safety […]

On October 29th, 2019 Steve Grzanich  shares today’s potential market drivers: The Case-Shiller Home Price Index for August is out today (analysts expect a slight rise from the month before) The FOMC two-day meeting begins today Grubhub, Allstate, Kellogg, Mattel and may more report earnings today  

This time of year is also known as the giving time of year. Charities get some of their biggest donates this time of year but Doug White (Philanthropy Advisor, Author of Wounded Charities: Lessons Learned from The Wounded Warrior Project Crisis, and Co-Chair of FoolProof Foundation’s Walter Cronkite Project Committee) wanted to share with Steve Grzanich tips to know and red flags to be aware of when donating hard earned money to organizations.(At 15:24) Dale Buss (Contributor at The New York […]

On October 28th, 2019 Steve Grzanich  shares today’s potential market drivers: Wholesale Inventories for September are released today (analysts expect an increase) The Chicago Fed National Activity Index is out today along with Dallas Manufacturing Survey AT&T, Spotify, Walgreens, CNA Financial and Beyond Meat all report earnings today

It wasn’t too long ago that Wisconsin gained the opportunity to move up in the technology and business world as Foxconn agreed to build a manufacturing plant and multiple innovation centers. The agreement would bring hundreds of high skill jobs to the Wisconsin area, but Dale Buss (Contributor at The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Chief Executive Magazine) explained to Steve Grzanich that Foxconn isn’t living up to a number of their promises.  

The question many airlines are asking is, “will this Boeing 737 Max fiasco every get resolved?” Steve Grzanich searched for any answer to that question with Brian Sumers (Sr. Aviation Business Editor at Skift.com) who shared the latest on the situation along with news from United Airlines rolling out smaller fancier jets to more regional airlines.  

There was plenty of news that seemed like it would have impacted performance on Wall Street, but Paul Nolte (SVP at Kingsview Wealth Management) wanted to remind listeners that political news and economic news have very different influences on portfolio performance. Steve Grzanich and Paul also touched on the importance of keeping personal finance tips in mind when assessing portfolio performance. (At 15:13) Brian Sumers (Sr. Aviation Business Editor at Skift.com) then wrapped up the week by checking in on […]