All Episodes
We May See A Double-Dip Recession
As we start a week that promises to be filled with impactful reports and metrics, Dave Spano and Dan O'Donnell discuss the probability that we're in a recession now, a...
How Slow Can You Go When Employment Is Hot?
Dan observes a change in buyer behaviors while on a trip, and asks Dave if the economic numbers agree with what appears to be a slowing sentiment. Are we in a recessio...
Election Year Observations - Will Trends Continue?
After exciting trips for both hosts, Dan and Dave discuss where we're headed in this volatile election year.
Inflation and $5 gas
More discussion about inflation as gas prices move steadily higher—plus—Dave introduces the potential for an ‘earnings recession’.
Summer is here. Can we take a break from markets and the economy?
Nope. Not according to a random sample from Dave Spano’s Memorial Day cookout. Discussion about inflation’s impact remains hotter than a Weber grill
The Intersection of Finance & Policy – With Dale Kooyenga
The Intersection of Finance & Policy – With Dale Kooyenga Dave and Dan welcome Wisconsin State Senator Dale Kooyenga, a public figure with a unique background which i...
Thoughts On Bear Territory
As NASDAQ and the S&P flirt with bear market territory and shortages in key areas heighten consumer concerns, some investors may be looking for the exit to escape unce...
When Shortages Get Personal
Sometimes market discussions can seem distant and academic. But when shortages include necessities like baby formula, how will consumers – and the markets – respond? A...
Insidious Inflation Sees Markets Tumble
The markets stumbled as earnings news and guidance continued to paint a bleak picture for the near future. Will the Fed be able to cool down the economy without plungi...
Anticipating Elon Musk-Owned Twitter
What does an Elon Musk-owned social media company mean for the markets and for our country? Dan O’Donnell and Annex Wealth Management’s Dave Spano talk about the power...
Wait, How Did The Budget Deficit Go Down?
Most people are aware that one of the solutions the U.S. government chose to face the Covid Crisis was to spend money. Businesses received support, and most Americans ...
2022 Throws A Curve: What’s A Yield Curve?
News and financial sites have been reporting that the yield curve may be inverting. What is the yield curve, is it inverting, and what does that mean?
Planning So You Can Enjoy The Ride
Dan’s family visit to Disney got him thinking about how Disney line passes are a bit like financial planning. Dave talks about pricing power, and how important that wi...
Inflation And The Price Of Sushi
Inflation hits home when Dan gets the bill for taking his family out to eat. Everyone is affected by this silent tax. Dave shares his Irish name.