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The stunning stat about ChatGPT's growth
ChatGPT stories are everywhere. Dan and Dave discuss the potential along with some pitfalls. Dave floats an interesting conspiracy theory about COVID.
AI is having a time. When should we welcome our robot overlords?
More on the developing story of China potentially aiding Russia with weapons and the subsequent impact of the US-China trade relationship. Dave and Don discus potentia...
Russia, Ukraine, China, Taiwan. What to do about incident risk.
It is difficult to manage money to what's called 'incident risk'. But is the answer to become less risky? Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss a series of geopolitical...
Super Bowl, Rhianna, and why China is still important.
Dan and Dave chat about Rhianna's Super Bowl show, a couple of interesting commercials within the broadcast, and why China still matters despite sending balloons over ...
Is the 'possible' recession being pushed too far down the tracks?
Was Friday's stellar jobs report good---or not so good? Depends on who you ask. Plus, Dave hauls out a quote from The Godfather regarding news from the economy.
$30 trillion in debt. And no concern on either side of the aisle.
A huge couple weeks of earnings---our old nemesis 'interest rates--and a stare down over the debt limit. Dave and Dan have a lot to talk about this week.
Tech Hands Out Pink Slips - Who's Next?
Google announced that they were laying off 12,000 employees, another sign that a slowdown is imminent. Will layoffs of that magnitude make it to the Midwest? Dan O'Don...
Some thoughts on Davos and ChatGPT
The World Economic Forum is underway at Davos. Dan and Dave have some thoughts. Then, they REALLY get going on AI technology like ChatGPT and the potential it could cr...
Things are coming back down to Earth
On the brink of earnings season, are we about to see lower P/Es on actual multiples of 'real' earnings?
"They're going to break something"....
Buckle up. 2023 is going to be an interesting year. The odds of a soft landing are dropping, what might the Fed do if an actual recession is declared?
The Fed is getting a lump of coal in its stocking.
"No question. We're headed for a slowdown" says Dave Spano. In this week's episode, he and Dan O'Donnell review the actions of the Fed and how they have set up current...
"...bearish indicators are flashing"
Janet Yellen's appearance on 60 Minutes signaled something quite different than what she used to say about inflation. Dave and Dan discuss. Will 2023 see a true recess...
Two themes: Energy and the Fed.
Set the supply chain and Russia aside. The Fed misjudged the situation and is now working feverishly to avoid a recession.
Disney Shuffles The Deck + A Quick Visit To The Wreckage Of FTX
Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell chat about Bob Iger's return to Disney, the prospects of a soft landing, and why the blockchain continues to have promise even in light of...
About Last Week's Episode? Never Mind.
Dave and Dan weren't the only ones fooled by the polls last week. Moving on, what's next for the economy while dealing with divided government? Plus, Dan reports a F...
One Day and Counting. What Might We See?
A day prior to the midterm election, Dan O’Donnell and Dave Spano survey the landscape, the potential ramifications, and what to watch for downstream in the markets.
Pre-election 2022: What Would A Red Wave Mean?
Political expert Dan O’Donnell offers his thoughts on the possible outcome for next week’s election - but what could those changes mean for the markets and the predict...
Will The Fed Make Policy Mistake #3?
As the Fed works to stomp out inflation, could it commit another policy error in raising rates too much, too fast? What factors could change how investors think about ...
Forecasts See A Financial Storm Coming. What Now?
Dan O'Donnell shares that forecasters now indicate there is an 100% likelihood of a recession in 2023. How big of a financial storm will it be, and how long will it la...
O'Donnell Predicts A Future Nobel Prizewinner
Using current criteria, Dan predicts who will win the Nobel Prize in the future, as he and Dave discuss our current economic climate - and where it might head. Are the...
Markets Fall For A Third Straight Quarter. What Do We Do?
For the first time in history, the S&P 500 and the Barclay's Aggregate Bond Index both fell for three consecutive quarters. What should investors (and voters) do now, ...
Will The Fed's Right Hook Connect?
Most market analysts expected the Fed's 75 basis point increase announced last week - but few anticipated Fed Chairman Powell to describe continued aggressive hikes in...
Planning In A Downturn: Not Everyone Has A Cardi B
As the markets await the Fed's next rate decision, many indicators seem to indicate an economic downturn - and the potential that some areas may worsen in the coming m...
The Fed Hints At "Pain" In The Future: Where Will We Feel It?
Chairman Powell indicated that we may feel pain in the future as rates rise to fend off inflation. Where will the pain be experienced, and how much? Annex Wealth Mana...
How Does Our Present Economy Compare To 2008?
Dan O'Donnell asks Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano how today's financial situation compares to the Great Recession in 2008. How will rising rates affect the econo...
Will Student Loan Forgiveness Be Legally Challenged?
Dan O'Donnell and Annex Wealth Management's Dave Spano discuss the impact of interest rate increases on the economy, and their insights on whether Biden's Student Loan...
Does The Fed Decide When A Recession Happens?
Analysts say the odds of another recession are now 50/50. Is the Fed timing when it takes place? Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss what it would take to prevent a r...