The Financial Exchange weekdays from 10AM - Noon on 14 stations across New England.

The Financial Exchange is the only daily business and financial show in Boston and New England. Mike and Chuck tackle the top stories in the business and financial sector each day, while you updated on the trends in the US markets and the global economy. Plus, they'll talk to the biggest names in the industry for expert analysis.

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Why is OpenAI's valuation soaring?

Why did everyone predicting a hard landing get it so wrong?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the Fed and markets waiting for Friday's jobs report. Former Fed Chair explains how he got his hard landing prediction so wrong. Mortgage rates near 6% are enough to start up a refinancing wave. Why the conflict between Iran and Isreal has raised oil prices modestly. 

Ask Todd: Naming beneficiaries in an IRA

This week Todd Lutsky explains the reasoing behind naming beneficiaries in your IRA. Todd takes calls from listeners about selling rental properties in a trust and the process of step-up in basis after a spouse passes away.

The economy's landing isn't as soft as we think

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane wonder if the soft landing will be a little bumpier than  thought. Massive port strike could have ‘devastating consequences’ for consumers, expert says. What are the holes in Harris's housing plan? A CVS breakup is no easy fix for its problems. Google is working on reasoning AI. Could the recent storms force a change in migration paterns for Americans? 

Has Nike run out of time?

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the rise in energy stocks as tensions in the Middle East explode. Has Nike run out of time? Chinese stocks in Hong Kong soar more than 7% on stimulus bets. Todd Lutsky stops by for his weekly segment, Ask Todd!

Buy or Rent? Falling mortgage rates are changing the math

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss auto sales idling as prices remain elevated. Rent or Buy? How falling mortgage rates are changing the math. Social Security shortfall could cost millennial couple nearly $1M. Nike's sales are in a funk. Is the brand losing its luster?

Latest economic data points further away from a recession

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down the ISM Manufacturing survey and the JOLTS report. Fed's Powell says rate cuts can sustain soft landing, but sees no need to rush. Dockworkers launch strike at ports from Maine to Texas. Boeing weighs raising at least $10B selling stock. CVS to cut 2,900 jobs and is reportedly mulling a breakup. DirecTV strikes deal to acquire Dish Network.

A dockworkers walkout could cripple the US economy

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the potential dockworkers strike that could slam the US economy. Boeing and the union stall on strike talks. Pensions are the latest problem for the company. Michigan nuclear plant finalizes federal loan to support the first reactor restart in US history. AT&T exits pay-TV and frees DirecTV to combine with Dish. What are some of the worst mergers in US history?

What could kill the current market rally?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the market killing it right now, but what could kill the rally? What is going to be the financial impact of Hurrican Helene? The stock market isn't all about AI anymore. A week of shock and awe ignites China's stock markets. China has broken the 'critical materials' market. 

Is it time to embrace nuclear power?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss nuclear power being the new AI trade. What could possibly go wrong? Microsoft wants nuclear power so bad for AI that is is paying double. Boeing's union rejects 'best and final' offer. Sorry, your insurance bill probably isn't coming down much. Why television executives are freaking out over 2029. Paul LaMonica from Barron's joins the show to share his optimism on Nike.