The Opening Bell

The 737 Max story took another unfortunately turn as Brian Sumers (Sr. Aviation Business Editor at Skift.com) explained to Steve Grzanich how Southwest is pulling the plane from their fleet for the rest of the year. Steve and Brian talked about how the other major airlines have been optimistic with the manufacturer by deciding month to month, but Southwest took a stand and decided to hold off on reinstating them for the rest of the year.  

On July 26th, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares the day’s potential market drivers: Q2 GDP data is out today (expecting the slowest growth in two years) McDonald’s, Illinois Tool Works, AbbVie, Twitter, Phillips 66 and other reporter earnings today

Compared to what’s going on in Europe, the United States is a very comfortable place to be right now financially. Paul Nolte (SVP & Sr. Portfolio Manager at Kingsview Asset Management) explained to Steve Grzanich how the European Union uncertainty is forcing the search for bonds to move elsewhere. Brian Sumers (Sr. Aviation Business Editor at Skift.com) then checked in after the major news surrounding Southwest Airlines taking the rest of the year off from the Boeing 737 Max and […]

On July 25th, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares the day’s potential market drivers: Data on U.S. Durable Goods Orders are out today The weekly report on First Time Unemployment Claims are out today 3M, American Airlines, Comcast, Nokia, Amazon, Starbucks just some of the companies reporting earnings

Commercial real estate in the Midwest has seen significant growth in recent years, but Steve Groetsema (COO of Bridge Development Partners) has seen the good and bad times. Steve explained to Bennett Wakenight during the Building Business Around Town conversation (sponsored by Associated Bank) what goes into creating the large box buildings commonly seen next to transportation hubs around the U.S., and how e-commerce has driven much of their recent business.      

The transportation conversation continues to evolve in the city of Chicago and the South Side is getting some needed relief. Steve Grzanich and Mary Wisniewski (Transportation Reporter at the Chicago Tribune) talked about the South Side riders on the two Metra train lines that will see a reduction in price in hopes to spur increased ridership. Susan Sylvest (Chief Investment Officer at Murphy & Sylvest) then broke down the GDP data expectations, the outlook of economic data impacting investment portfolios […]

Wall Street has been busy so far this week, so Steve Grzanich checked in with Susan Sylvest (Chief Investment Officer at Murphy & Sylvest) to sort through the major market influences. The two discussed how the GDP data out later this week, and future interest rate hikes could play a role in the way consumers manage their financial portfolios.  

On July 23rd, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares the day’s potential market drivers: The U.S. Home Price Index for May is out today along with June Existing Home Sales The Richmond Federal Reserve Manufacturing Index is out today Coca-Cola, Harley Davidson, Kimberly-Clark, Lockheed Martin, Chipotle, SNAP, UBS and others report earnings today

These days the the market of space commercialization is literally the next frontier for many, Steve Grzanich and Lillian Cunningham (Washington Post Reporter hosting “Presidential“, “Constitutional” and “Moonrise” Podcasts) sat down to discuss the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, the real political reasons behind the launch and the business of “space” going forward. Andy Challenger (Vice President at Challenger Gray & Christmas, Inc.) then tapped into the pulse into workplace by looking at the impact of bringing personal […]

Getting work done on a personal cell phone or laptop from home is becoming the new normal. Andy Challenger (Vice President at Challenger Gray & Christmas, Inc.) explained to Steve Grzanich that this is the evolution of the workplace by using them as additional or remote resources, but employees and employers should be aware of the pros and cons to these workplace policies.