T Bill's Plain Market Talk

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include: The financial and economic effect of Israel's attack on Iran.  Inflation lower than expected after tariffs.  Consumer Sentiment up. Number of new job openings unexpectedly rises.  The Nintendo Switch 2 has set a new video console sales record.  The Snow White remake has lost over $200 million.  Chick-Fil-A customers upset with new sauce packets. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:Apple is being threatened with 25% tariffs unless production is moved to the United States. The Trump administration is saying that 50% tariffs will be imposed on the European Union on June 1st unless trade negotiations move forward. Nuclear energy stocks showing strong rally on as President Trump signs orders to support the industry. Intuit, the owner of TurboTax, up in strong earnings. The accelerating film and television exodus from Hollywood to other locations. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include: The market is up on a strong labor report and possible U.S. China tariff negotiations.  California has overtaken Japan to become the world's fourth largest economy.  The qualifications to be elected Pope.The process of certifying corporate financials 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:The market's recent volatility.Amazon has begun cancelling orders from China. Islands inhabited by only penguins hit with tariffs. How the bond market may have led to a pull back on tariffs. February Inflation down to lowest levels in four years. Increased private equity investment on Major League Baseball.  

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include: The market's reaction to the tariffs.How the tariffs were calculated. Possible scenarios going forward. The market's YTD returns.  The movement of investor's money. Bitcoin down 20% from its highs. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:The market's recent volatility. The Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Decision. Amtrak is getting a new CEO. How much do astronauts make. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include: The market's reaction to the tariffs.  Walgreens is going private. The Wash Sale Rule. The February Labor Report.The financial impact of Academy Award nominations and wins.

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:Tariffs and inflation.  The market's recent returns. United Healthcare's stock decline.IMAX stock down in spite of record sales forecast.  How to evaluate a company's financials.  The New York Yankees are allowing beards. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:The stock market's year-to-date returns.Tariffs explained.  The United States largest trading partners. The Super Bowl Stock Market Predictor.Affirm up over 20% on surprise profitability. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  The Price Earnings Ratio Broadcom over $1 Trillion in market value on strong earnings and growing AI numbers.  The National Labor Relations Board rules that reality tv show participants are employees.  The Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates next week. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  The stock markets are at record highs.   The proposed tariffs.  Netflix up 9% after streaming issues.  Macy's $154 Billion accounting issue. Wicked and Gladiator II's box office success.  The New York Stock Exchange Pediment. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include: The stock market's good week.  The aftermath of the stock market crash of 1929. The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by ¼ of a percent. UMG suing Tunecore and Believe for ‘Industrial Scale Infringement.' Corporate earnings up from a year ago. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  The Stock Market Crash of 1929 and The Great Depression.  Markets up in spite of weak labor report.   Amazon up on strong earnings.  Inflation now near the Federal Reserve's target. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  IRA's – Allowed and prohibited investments.  Markets reacting to uncertainty regarding the upcoming election.  Tesla up on strong earnings.  TKO buys Professional Bull Riders, On Demand, and IMG from Endeavor.   Starbucks surprises market with preliminary earnings release.  Polish radio station one of the first to replace on air talent with AI.    McDonald's dealing with E. coli outbreak. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  An introduction to Roth IRA's. Stock markets near record highs.  Nvidia hits new record highs.   A stronger than expected consumer spending report. New study highlights weather and climate change danger to sports stadiums.  Lucid down on announced new stock offering.  Universal Studios announces opening date for Epic Universe theme park. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  An overview of Traditional IRA's.  The dock workers strike. Open AI raises $6.6 Billion in new funding. Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing Team suing NASCAR. Diamond Sports dropping most of regional Major League Baseball regional tv.  All Elite Wrestling sings deal with Discovery Warner.

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Ain introduction to Traditional IRA's. The Federal Reserve's ½ percent rate cut.  Tupperware declares bankruptcy.  Darden Restaurant's earnings.  Great Britain's post Brexit issues. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include: Types of retirement accounts.  The Consumer Price Index report shows inflation at the lowest level since 2021. The markets are near record highs. The U.S. Federal Drug Administration approves Apple's AirPod Pro 2 for use as a hearing aid.  Wells Fargo face regulator enforcement action for not properly monitoring money laundering.   Jeep is restructuring.   Boeing workers go on strike. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include: August labor report weaker than expected.  A $10 million alleged music streaming fraud. Circle K looking to Buy 7-Eleven. The first authorized Jimi Hendrix documentary. The fan owned Not-For-Profit NFL Team.

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Investing with a U.S. government guarantee against loss.   The markets are near record highs.  Nvidia, Best Buy, and Dollar General earnings. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – The full list of the ProShares Leveraged Index Funds. A revised labor report shows 818,000 fewer jobs.   Peloton's possible comeback.   The Canadian railroad shutdown.  Wal-Mart+ offering discount on Burger King. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – The Standard & Poor's 500 Index return versus the SPDR Exchange Traded Fund.  Consumer Price Index at lowest level in three years.   Retail sales stronger than expected. Mars buying Kellanova. Deadpool & Wolverine now over $1 Billion at the box office. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – Leveraged Index Exchange Traded Funds. Boeing's new CEO.   Heatflation explained.  Carry Trades and their effects in the markets.   Disney may have the three $1 Billion movies of 2024.

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – S&P 500 Inverse leveraged Funds.  Deadpool & Wolverine heading for over $1 Billion at the box office.  Delta Airlines CEO blasts CrowdStrike.  First Artificial Intelligence law takes effect in Europe today. The outlook for interest rates.  The need for electricians. The launch of the new Venu sports streaming service.  

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include: Mutual Funds – The Rydex S&P 500 leveraged Fund.  Personal Consumption Expenditure Index shows declining inflation. Paris Olympics coming in at lower cost than predecessors.   CrowdStrike's stock price fallout. Deadpool & Wolverine set for record opening.  The 22nd Amendment and Presidential term limits.  

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include: Mutual Funds – The Rydex Dow Jones Industrial Average leveraged Fund. The market's YTD returns.   Amazon Prime event spurs record online retail sales. Darden Restaurants acquires Chuy's.  Ferrari's rewards program for reporting counterfeits.   The election's effect on the stock markets. Ford converting EV factory to gas powered trucks.

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – The Rydex Dow Jones Industrial Average Fund. Consumer Price Index shows a decline in prices for June.  The end of Redbox.  John Deere layoffs. Summer Olympic betting expected to set records.   Target no longer accepting personal checks.  Bitcoin investor MircroStrategy announces a 10-for-1 stock split. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – Leveraged Index Funds.  The markets are at record highs.   The job market remains hot.  Southwest Airlines institutes a ‘Poison Pill ‘strategy.  AI company reaches deal to use deceased actor's voices to narrate audio books. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – Index Investing Part 11.  The market's first half of the year performance. The S&P Large, Mid, and Small Cap returns Walgreens having its worst ever stock performance day. Major record labels are suing AI music creators.   50 music creation technology companies sign new guidelines for AI music. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – Index Investing Part 11.  The S&P Midcap 400 returns compared to the overall market. Abercrombie & Fitch's strong comeback. Stock Splits are back.  The Russian MOEX currency exchange sanctions.  Wells Fargo fires employees for fake keyboard strokes. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – Index Investing Part 10.  The S&P Midcap 400.  The markets are at record highs.  The NBA's imminent $76 billion tv deal.   The NHL to broadcast the Stanley Cup Finals in American Sign Language.  Spotify CEO in trouble with music creators over comments.  Boeing Starliner and SpaceX Starship successfully launch.  New British banknotes feature King Charles III. A new Hunger Games book is coming.

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – Index Investing Part 9. The Nasdaq 100 vs. The S&P 500. Kohl's and Salesforce earnings miss. Best Buy and Footlocker up on outlook.   A change in settlement for stock trades.   The key to corporate long-term success. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – Index Investing Part 8.  The stock market still at record highs.  The Nasdaq 100 ETF. Nvidia driving the market on its earnings and 10-for 1 stock split. DuPont splitting into three companies.   Ticketmaster being sued by the Justice Department for antitrust.  Judge halts sales of Elvis Presley's Graceland.  Citigroup pays for $189 million fine for 2022 Flash Crash.   TikTok laying off 1,000 employees. FCC considering AI rules for political ads. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – Index Investing Part 7.  The stock market is at record highs. Shorting Standard and Poor 500 Exchange Traded Funds. Consumer Price Index lower than expectations.  Apple issues apology for new iPad ad.  Taylor Swift's $1 Billion boost to the British Economy.  Netflix to show NFL Christmas games.  Two brothers charged with $25 million Ethereum heist.  Playing the rise of interest in denim clothing.  Meme stock short on AMC and GameStop squeeze fizzles out. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – Index Investing Part 6. Standard and Poor 500 Exchange Traded Funds. Novavax doubles on Sonofi deal.  Consumer Sentiment down 12% since last month.  A $2 million VIP package being offered for the Mike Tyson/Jake Paul fight. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – Index Investing Part 4.  Universal Music Group and TikTok reach agreement. Peloton CEO stepping down as company announced 15% workforce reduction.   The Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged.  Moderna expecting approval for RSV vaccine.   Carvana up on record earnings.  SAG-AFTRA license Nielson to monitor streaming viewership.  Judge rules Amazon CEO Andy Jassy broke labor laws. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include: Mutual Funds – Index Investing Part 4.  Market down on slowing economy and higher inflation.  Red Lobster might declare bankruptcy.  Facebook down on future outlook.  Ford losing $132,000 for every electric vehicle sold.  Who might buy TikTok.   New audio versions of Harry Potter books coming. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include: Mutual Funds – Index Investing Part 3. Bitcoin completes its fourth ever halving. JP Morgan predicts a trillion market in flying cars.  The market's big next week.  Taylor Swift surprises with two albums.

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include: Mutual Funds – Index Investing Part 2. Mixed inflation reports. $1.3 billion Powerball Winner and how to handle winning a lottery.  Supercore inflation. Consumers preference for use of VR headsets. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – Index Investing Part 1.  A strong March labor report.  General Electric Splitting into several companies.   An electric highway being built in Central Florida.  Krispy Kreme Donuts coming to McDonalds. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include: Mutual Funds – Mutual Fund companies versus brokerage firms.   The market's strong first quarter. The PCE inflation report.  The ELVIS Act.   The eleven people above the entrance of the New York Stock Exchange. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – Mutual Fund Screeners 3 – Yahoo Mutual Fund Screener 1.  The Congressional Budget Office report on the economic impact of immigration. Reddit stock begins trading.  The financials of the Summer Olympic Games. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – Mutual Fund Screeners 2 – Types of Mutual Funds. The Producer Price Index inflation report twice as high as expected.   Why some are cheering the closing of 1,000 Dollar Tree stores.   Target and Wal-Mart looking to limit self-checkout. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – Mutual Fund Screener Applications 1. 275,000 new jobs with a rising unemployment rate explained. Rivian bringing out a $45,000 electric SUV.  The muted financial impact of the Academy Awards.  Why Taylor Swift has not yet performed at the Super Bowl Halftime show and why she might soon.

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – Mutual Fund Screeners.  The Leap Year's effect on financial markets.  Multiple industries looking at performance of Dune Part 2.   Microsoft announces a new artificial intelligence tool for Excel and Outlook.   Bitcoin back above $60,000.  Humanoid robot start-up Figure AI raises $675 million. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include: Mutual Funds – Morningstar ratings.  The stock markets are at record highs.   Intuitive Machines lands on the Moon.  Why we can't go back to the Moon with Apollo technology. AT&T's outage.   Vice.com shuts down.   Carvana shares soar on first ever profit.   HBO Max turns a profit for the first time.  Sunnova shares plumet on announcement of stock offering. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – Types of Mutual Funds. Producer Price Index comes in higher than expected.  Lyft's earning release mistake.  Goldman Sachs broker sentenced to prison for insider trading. Japan drops behind Germany as the world's third largest economy.  Wendy's offering Cinnabon desserts.  

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include: Mutual Funds – Large Cap, Mid Cap, Small Cap, and Micro Cap Definitions.  Inflation Revised Downwards. The business Impact of the arrival of The Beatles.  The Super Bowl Stock Market Indicator Bitcoin back above $47,000.

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include: Mutual Funds – Dollar Cost Averaging. Facebook, Apple, and Amazon's earnings. Advantages of incorporating in Delaware. European Union possibly sending $50 billion in Russian money to Ukraine.  Subway's footlong cookie has sold out due to high demand. Universal pulls music from TikTok.

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – The new Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds and how to trade a down market.  Netflix up big on subscriber growth.  WWE Monday Night Raw moving to streaming. The Securities and Exchange Commission possibly cracking down on SPAC's. The Dow Jones Industrial Average at record highs. The Academy Awards. 

Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:  Mutual Funds – The new Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds and how to research details and determine expenses.   Apple overtakes Samsung as world's largest smartphone seller.  China markets down on announcement of population decline. December retail sales stronger than expected.   Opportunities for New Collar Workers.