The Opening Bell

On March 24th, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Durable Goods Orders for April are out today Foot Locker reports earnings by the end of the day today

Family run businesses make up a large portion the U.S. economy, but transitioning those businesses to the next generation is more complicated than just handing off the keys. Steve Grzanich and Robert Legan (SVP & Family Office Services at Whitnell – Part of Associated Bank) sat down for this week’s Associated Bank Thought Leader Conversation and sorted through the strategies that goes into a business leader stepping down and making the right decisions for longevity. (At 20:33)The conversation then shifted […]

A family business make up a major part of the U.S. economy, so the importance of transitioning a family business is vital. This week’s Associated Bank Thought Leader Conversation focused on that process and the details with Robert Legan (SVP & Family Office Services at Whitnell – Part of Associated Bank) who explained to Steve Grzanich that it’s more than just cleaning out the office and handing off the keys.  

On March 23rd, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: First time claims for unemployment benefits are out today New home sales for April are out today (expecting a slight decline from March) The Kansas City Fed releases the  Manufacturing Index Best Buy, Ross Stores, HP and many more reporting earnings by the end of the day

The IRS gains fruitful information about the economy through their surveys and tax payer data, but Andrew Keshner (Reporter at MarketWatch) explained to Steve Grzanich that the IRS learned 10% of tax payers think its ok to cheat on their income taxes. The two sorted through that surprising data and other areas of concerns after the release of this year’s report on Monday. The focus then shifted to the grocery industry where two German grocery store chains are disrupting the […]

Aldi has been popping up all around the U.S. in the recent years and the success has followed. Katrijn Gielens (Associate Professor of Marketing at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at University of North Carolina) sorted through the little details with Steve Grzanich that are making Aldi a top five grocer in the country and Lidl making strides to get close.  

On March 22nd, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: The Federal Open Market Committee minutes from their most recent meeting will be released Mortgage Bankers Association releases weekly mortgage applications Target, Lowe’s, and L Brand report earnings today

FOMO means “the fear of missing out” – sort of the modern age adaption of “Keeping up with the Joneses”. Ken Novak (VP and Sr. Financial Consultant at Schwab) explained to Steve Grzanich that now we’re in the social media age, people are influenced in the way they spend because of that FOMO. The two discussed how this has shaped the 2019 Modern Wealth Survey. The focus then shifted to North Central College where Connor McGury (Entrepreneur in Residence at […]

The coffee business is a booming industry and brings people together, whether it’s sharing a simple cup or the business of roasting. Connor McGury (Entrepreneur in Residence at North Central College) joined Steve Grzanich to discuss the start of a new coffee lab at North Central College that’s bringing students together with a number of different academic backgrounds through the idea of social entrepreneurship.  

On March 21st, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Existing Home Sales are out this morning (expecting an increase in data) Raphael Bostic and Charles Evans are out speaking on behalf of the Federal Reserve Kohls, Nordstrom, Urban Outfitter, TJX and others report earnings today