Rob Black Show

Worries The Federal Reserve Will Keep Interest Rates High

April 16, 2024 16:50 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MB

The S and P 500 just marked its worst two day decline since March 10, 2023, but the market benchmark is just 3.7 percent off its Highest Close on record, There are worries that the Federal Reserve will have to Maintain High Interest Rates to keep inflation under control, More on the Wealth Preservation and Retirement Planning seminar with CFP Chad Burton Thursday May 9th 6:30pm at the Palo Alto Elks Lodge

Stocks Rise As Retail Sales Overshadow Iran Israel Conflict

April 15, 2024 16:30 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

Stocks rose following strong Goldman Sachs earnings as well as Hot Retail Data and hopes that the conflict in the Middle East won’t further escalate, Tesla to lay off more than 10 percent of its Staff, More on the Wealth Preservation and Retirement Planning seminar with CFP Chad Burton Thursday May 9th 6:30pm at the Palo Alto Elks Lodge

Consumer Inflation Is Not Where The Fed Wants It

April 12, 2024 18:10 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MB

The Pros and Cons of Bear Markets, Why Jamie Dimon is in the News Today, More on the Wealth Preservation and Retirement Planning seminar with CFP Chad Burton Thursday May 9th 6:30pm at the Palo Alto Elks Lodge

Stocks Move Lower Following Inflation Data

April 11, 2024 16:41 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MB

Stocks turned lower after Initial Optimism over the release of Producer Price Index data proved fleeting, Broadway’s The Heart of Rock and Roll features music from Huey Lewis’ catalog as they premier 14 productions in April, Mr Mortgage Man Scott W Thompson with the latest Home Buying News and More on the Wealth Preservation and Retirement Planning seminar with CFP Chad Burton Thursday May 9th 6:30pm at the Palo Alto Elks Lodge

Stocks Sink As Inflation Torpedoes Rate Cut Hopes

April 10, 2024 16:56 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

Stocks opened sharply lower after a Key Inflation Report showed an unexpected uptick in Consumer Prices last month, Teens Are Spending Less This Year as 65 percent think conditions are Getting Worse, Costco selling as much as 200 million dollars in Gold Bars monthly and More on the Wealth Preservation and Retirement Planning seminar with CFP Chad Burton Thursday May 9th 6:30pm at the Palo Alto Elks Lodge

Markets Await Inflation Data

April 09, 2024 16:50 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MB

Investors have become Increasingly Less Convinced the Federal Reserve will deliver on the three rate cuts, TikTok’s Instagram competitor for sharing photos is likely to be named TikTok Notes, Disney’s parks including cruises are its Top Money Maker

Stocks Wobble Higher As Earnings Season Begins

April 08, 2024 16:24 - 35 minutes - 49 MB

A strong jobs report helped lift stocks on Friday, Jamie Dimon the CEO of JPMorgan Chase says AI may be as impactful on humanity as Printing Press, Coffee Bean Prices have soared 68 percent in the past year hitting Record Highs

Looking Back At A Wobbly Week

April 05, 2024 17:35 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MB

Nvidia Hopes and Fears, What is the Lipstick Index, Levi's and the Pants Industry, Meet Mr Mortgage Man Scott W Thompson and hear about the latest Home Buying News

Stocks Bounce As Powell Soothes Rate Cut Nerves

April 04, 2024 17:09 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MB

The market is shaking off stocks' Rough Start to the second quarter after Chair Jerome Powell soothed concerns the Federal Reserve would lose its nerve for making Rate Cuts, Tesla is going through a mini crisis and its CEO Elon Musk seems detached, ESPN's standalone streaming service coming to DisneyPlus in 2025

Stocks Bounce Back After Two Down Days

April 03, 2024 16:52 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MB

Stocks rose as Wall Street attempts to move past the Downward Momentum felt at the start of the second quarter, Taylor Swift joins world's richest on Billionaire List, Briefing.com Strategist Patrick O'Hare Talks About the Markets

Stocks Swim In A Sea Of Red As Rate Hits 2024 Highs

April 02, 2024 16:32 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MB

Traders lowered expectations that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates in June, Gen Z is losing interest in While Collar Jobs, Barry Cinnamon the host of The Energy Show discusses the future of the Solar Industry

Stocks Steady To Start New Quarter

April 01, 2024 17:05 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MB

Wall Street kicked off the Second Quarter following a Strong Start to the year, Gold prices hit another Record High, Gmail launched 20 years ago and now has an estimated 1.8 billion users

Financial Themes For 2024 So Far

March 29, 2024 16:52 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MB

Financial Trends to be Aware Of, Financial Pitfalls to Avoid, CFP and CPCC Stephanie Richman of EP Wealth on Retirement Roadblocks

Stocks Steady As Booming First Quarter Closes

March 28, 2024 16:53 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MB

The S and P 500 set its latest record close of the year on Wednesday with markets closed for the Good Friday holiday, Visa and Mastercard settle long running Antitrust Suit over swipe fees with merchants, Fast Food Workers Are Getting a Raise in California

Indexes Move Further From Record Levels

March 27, 2024 16:45 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MB

S and P 500 tries to snap 3-day slide, Egg prices are hopping again this Easter, Too early to judge economic ramifications of Port of Baltimore Closure but businesses are starting workarounds since the Port alone contributes 15 million dollars in daily economic activity

Stocks Look To Continue Record Setting Run

March 26, 2024 17:07 - 34 minutes - 48 MB

Durable goods orders Rebounded during the month of February, On Friday the government will release the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index, Trump Media stock jumps as much as 50 percent though Truth Social has fewer than 15 million users and is hemorrhaging cash

Rally To Market Records Pauses

March 25, 2024 16:35 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MB

Stocks were Slightly Lower to start a Shortened Trading Week as the rally that brought Wall Street to record levels took a Breather, United Airlines stock fell 6 percent after the Federal Aviation Administration said it would be Heightening Scrutiny of the airline after a series of safety incidents, The number of Millionaires in the US has grown 35 percent since 2018

Markets Are Cooling Off After A Big Run Yesterday

March 22, 2024 16:41 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MB

Reactions to Mixed Earnings, The Importance of Watching FedEx, CFP and CPCC Stephanie Richman of EP Wealth on What You Need to Know About Crafting Your Retirement, More on Rob's two hour seminar with Stephanie Richman Saturday March 23rd 10am to Noon at Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

Fed Reiterated Expectations For Three Interest Rate Cuts This Year

March 21, 2024 16:45 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MB

Stocks climbed and Technology Shares outperformed, Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink posted a video on X of its First Human User, More on CFP and CPCC Stephanie Richman of EP Wealth and Rob's two hour seminar Saturday March 23rd 10am to Noon at Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

Investors Await The Latest Federal Reserve Policy Decision

March 20, 2024 16:47 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MB

Companies using Cloud Storage, Briefing.com Strategist Patrick O'Hare Talks About the Markets, More on Rob's two hour seminar with Stephanie Richman Saturday March 23rd 10am to Noon at Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

Wall Street Turning Its Eyes To Washington

March 19, 2024 17:04 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MB

Bitcoin slumps as traders started Taking Profits after it had soared roughly 70 percent from the start of the year, CFP and CPCC Stephanie Richman of EP Wealth on What You Need to Know About Crafting Your Retirement, More on Rob's two hour seminar with Stephanie Richman Saturday March 23rd 10am to Noon at Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

Stocks Rebound After Two Weeks Of Losses

March 18, 2024 17:06 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MB

Stocks rose led by gains in Nvidia, Homebuilder Sentiment turns positive for the first time since July, More on Rob's two hour seminar with CPCC Stephanie Richman of EP Wealth Saturday March 23rd 10am to Noon at Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

Having A Successful Retirement

March 15, 2024 15:50 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MB

CFP and CPCC Stephanie Richman of EP Wealth on Retirement Roadblocks, What You Need to Know About Crafting Your Retirement, More on Rob's two hour seminar with Stephanie Richman Saturday March 23rd 10am to Noon at Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

Stocks Wobble After Hot Inflation Print

March 14, 2024 17:02 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MB

S and P 500 slid below the flatline, CFP and CPCC Stephanie Richman of EP Wealth on Retirement Readiness, More on Rob's two hour seminar with Stephanie Richman Saturday March 23rd 10am to Noon at Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

Nvidia Cools Off From Its Rally To Start 2024

March 13, 2024 17:10 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MB

House passes bill that could lead to a TikTok ban, Briefing.com Strategist Patrick O'Hare Talks About the Markets, More on Rob's two hour seminar with CFP Stephanie Richman Saturday March 23rd 10am to Noon at Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

Stocks Rise After Inflation Report

March 12, 2024 16:48 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MB

Technology stocks Spurred Higher after a couple of down days on Friday and Monday, CFP and CPCC Stephanie Richman of EP Wealth on Retirement Roadblocks, More on Rob's two hour seminar with Stephanie Richman Saturday March 23rd 10am to Noon at Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

Being Financially Prepared

March 11, 2024 16:53 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MB

CFP and CPCC Stephanie Richman of EP Wealth on Retirement Roadblocks, Briefing.com Strategist Patrick O'Hare Talks About the Markets, More on Rob's two hour seminar with Stephanie Richman Saturday March 23rd 10am to Noon at Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

CFP Chad Burton With Helpful Financial Planning Ideas

March 08, 2024 17:56 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MB

What to focus on with Your Financial Planning, EP Wealth CFP Chad Burton discusses Retirement Readiness, More on Rob's two hour seminar with CFP Stephanie Richman Saturday March 23rd 10am to Noon at Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

Stocks Gain On Easing Inflation Hopes

March 07, 2024 17:51 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MB

Investor Optimism was boosted after the European Central Bank lowered forecasts for Annual Inflation, Adam Sandler Was Highest Paid Actor of 2023, CFP and CPCC Stephanie Richman of EP Wealth on her two hour seminar with Rob on Saturday March 23rd 10am to Noon at Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

Stock Markets Try To Rebound

March 06, 2024 18:14 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MB

Stocks rose Wednesday aided by Recovering Technology Names after back to back losing sessions on Wall Street, Briefing.com Strategist Patrick O'Hare Talks About the Markets, More on Rob's two hour seminar with CFP Stephanie Richman Saturday March 23rd 10am to Noon at Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

Stocks Are On Track For Another Losing Session

March 05, 2024 18:06 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MB

Technology Sector Struggled as Apple slipped more than 3 percent after research shows iPhone sales plunged in China in the first six weeks of 2024, Regulators have Capped Credit Card Late Fees, CFP and CPCC Stephanie Richman of EP Wealth on her two hour seminar with Rob on Saturday March 23rd 10am to Noon at Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

Stock Rally Loses Steam

March 04, 2024 18:21 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

Investors prepare for a week where Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's testimony and the monthly jobs report could put Equity Gains to the test, Dune Part 2 delivers the biggest opening weekend of 2024, CFP and CPCC Stephanie Richman of EP Wealth on her two hour seminar with Rob on Saturday March 23rd 10am to Noon at Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

CFP Chad Burton Has Strategies For Financial Planning

March 01, 2024 18:55 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MB

What to focus on with your Financial Planning, EP Wealth CFP Chad Burton discusses Retirement Readiness, More on Rob's two hour seminar with CFP Stephanie Richman Saturday March 23rd 10am to Noon at Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

Inflation Is Not Reaccelerating

February 29, 2024 18:16 - 36 minutes - 49.4 MB

The S and P 500 ticked higher as investors digested a Key Inflation Metric that met economist expectations along with fresh housing numbers, Taylor Swift brings Event Tourism to Singapore, More on Rob's two hour seminar with CFP Stephanie Richman Saturday March 23rd 10am to Noon at Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

Stocks Wait For Thursday Inflation Report

February 28, 2024 17:54 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MB

Caution Prevailed ahead of a Crucial Inflation Report that will guide expectations for Interest Rate Cuts, Bitcoin jumps above 60 Thousand Dollars for the first time since November 2021, Briefing.com Strategist Patrick O'Hare Talks About the Current Markets, More on Rob's two hour seminar with CFP Stephanie Richman Saturday March 23rd 10am to Noon at Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

Stocks Are Little Changed Tuesday

February 27, 2024 17:49 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MB

Investors looking ahead to Key Data slated for release later this week, Retail giant Macy’s advanced more than 5 percent after announcing it would close around 150 of its stores, More on Rob's two hour seminar with CFP Stephanie Richman Saturday March 23rd 10am to Noon at Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library

Stocks Drift After Record Setting Week

February 26, 2024 21:46 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MB

Stocks took a breather after closing out a dizzying week at record highs, New inflation data in the coming days will test the staying power of the breakout rally that followed Nvidia's results, Theaters are relying on Dune 2

CFP Chad Burton Joins Rob On Talking About Retirement

February 23, 2024 19:21 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

Looking at the S and P 500, What is the Four Percent Rule, EP Wealth CFP Chad Burton discusses Retirement Readiness

CFP Chad Burton Joins Rob On Looking Ahead To Retirement

February 22, 2024 17:29 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

Getting Ready for Retirement five years out and more, EP Wealth CFP Chad Burton discusses Retirement Readiness, More Helpful Highlights from this year so far

Stocks Fall For A Third Day

February 21, 2024 17:40 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

Market has been up in 14 out of 16 weeks, Concerns surrounding Nvidia’s high valuation have grown as Shares of the Chipmaker have soared about 230 percent over the past year, Briefing.com Strategist Patrick O'Hare Talks About the Current Markets

Tech Stocks Slide As Earnings Take Center Stage

February 20, 2024 17:32 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

Shares of Home Depot dipped after it signaled Demand has Failed to pick up amid Inflation, Capital One is adding Discover to its Wallet, Car Insurance Prices Soar even as inflation eases

Wealth Management Today

February 19, 2024 19:06 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MB

Plans for not working Till The Day You Die, EP Wealth CFP Chad Burton discusses Retirement Readiness, Briefing.com Strategist Patrick O'Hare Talks About the Markets

First Six Weeks Of The Year

February 16, 2024 18:32 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MB

CPI Stengthens showing More Inflation and what that means, Deciding on which Stocks to Pick, EP Wealth CFP Chad Burton discusses Retirement Readiness,

Stocks Rise After Soft Retail Sales

February 15, 2024 17:33 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MB

Initial Unemployment Claims dropped 8,000 from the prior week's revised total to 212,000 amid ongoing Layoff Announcements, Consumers tightened their belts more than expected in January as cold weather and higher interest rates Hampered Demand, More on the 7 Steps for Retirement Readiness Seminar at Stanford Park Hotel in Menlo Park on Tonight February 15th 6:30pm to 8:30pm

CFP Chad Burton On Preparing For Retirement

February 14, 2024 17:25 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MB

EP Wealth CFP Chad Burton discusses Retirement Readiness, Chad and Rob talk about Tips on Preparing for Retirement, More on the 7 Steps for Retirement Readiness Seminar at Stanford Park Hotel in Menlo Park on Thursday February 15th 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Wall Street Sell Off Gains Momentum

February 13, 2024 17:44 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MB

There is a new dating app just in time for Valentine’s Day for people with Good Credit Scores, EP Wealth CFP Chad Burton discusses Retirement Readiness, More on the 7 Steps for Retirement Readiness Seminar at Stanford Park Hotel in Menlo Park on Thursday February 15th 6:30pm to 8:30p

Stocks Steady After Landmark Close

February 12, 2024 17:53 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MB

Stocks have gained as the Market Embraces a clutch of better than expected Corporate Results, Reba McEntire's National Anthem Bet Creates Only Winners and BetMGM honored both over and under bets, More on the 7 Steps for Retirement Readiness Seminar at Stanford Park Hotel in Menlo Park on Thursday February 15th 6:30pm to 8:30pm

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