The Opening Bell

These days when people think about watching sports, advertisements and sponsorships seemingly go hand in hand with the games. Steve Grzanich touched based with James McDonald (Data Editor and Author of WARC’s Global Ad Trends Report) to learn about if the $66 billion being spent in sponsorship this year will span out to convert viewers into customers. Jim Conigliaro (Founder of The Independent Drivers Guild) joined the program to explain how the on-demand drivers industry has boomed in the last […]

The ride sharing and drivers industry has flourished in recent years thanks to the technology and competition that was introduced to the market from Lyft and Uber. However Jim Conigliaro (Founder of The Independent Drivers Guild) explained to Steve Grzanich that with the working influx there needed to be a group that represented those workers and that’s where the Independent Drivers Guild comes in. The two covered the latest in the driving/ride sharing world and how they are working to […]

On October 2nd, 2018 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Randall Quarles is speaking on behalf of the Federal Reserve today Details of the Red Book are out later today Mortgage Application numbers, ISM Non-Manufacturing  Index, and the PMI Service Sector Index out tomorrow

Finding a fast healthy meal at a good price is a constant struggle for Americans but there are always new ideas developing that try to solve that issue. Luke Saunders (Founder and CEO of Farmer’s Fridge) joined Steve Grzanich for the weekly CEO spotlight segment to explain how he has replaced unhealthy foods in vending machines with healthy lunch options that makes it “as convenient as a candy bar”.  Alex Niemczewski (CEO of  BallotReady) then caught up with Steve to […]

The last time Steve Grzanich (Host of The Opening Bell) sat down with Alex Niemczewski (CEO of  BallotReady) she wanted to be providing basic background information on all of the local election candidates in 50 states. Now Alex and her team are gearing up for one of the most highly anticipated midterm elections in recent history.  

On October 1st, 2018 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Rafael Basic and Neel Kashkari will be speaking on economic policy today A report on construction spending and the ISM Manufacturing Index is out today Stichfix, and Wage Works share earnings today David Solomon steps into the new role as CEO of Goldman Sachs

The last day of the trading week also means the last day of trading for the quarter. Steve Grzanich and Paul Nolte (SVP & Sr. Portfolio Manager at Kingsview Asset Management) focused on what lies ahead in the market and where the money in our portfolios should be sitting ([email protected]). Brian Sumers (Aviation Business Editor at Skift.com) wrapped up the week with a check in on which airlines have the best reputation for being on time and who’s winning the […]

Loyalty is very important for businesses and customers alike but who benefits more when it comes to constantly changing airline benefit programs? Steve Grzanich looked at the competitive airline industry with Brian Sumers (Aviation Business Editor at Skift.com) and how you may not need to have a membership to snag the super-cheap one way fairs.  

On September 28th, 2018 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: The Commerce Department releases it’s August Personal Income and Spending Report The Chicago PMI is released along with consumer sentiment Blackberry Ltd reports earnings later today

The economy is doing well and the Federal Reserve recognizes that. Steve Grzanich kept his gaze focused forward as he chatted with Rod Murray (Group SVP and Head of Commercial Banking at Associated Bank) to learn about how this interest rate hike is a bigger shift for the timeline of the economy’s health. The Associated Bank Thought Leader also covered other various trends going on in the banking industry like the continuation of branch closures as digital banking becomes more and more […]