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Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: Markets are at record highs. The newly released labor and unemployment numbers.  Stock selling strategies.  The market’s recent returns.

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: The new Russian Oil Sanctions. The National Basketball Association gambling probe. Dick’s Sporting Goods announces the tripling of some of its store sizes.  An increase in K-shaped spending patterns between higher and lower income brackets.  Union Pacific announces a timeline for the merger with Norfolk Southern. Bayer announces an experiment of its 90,000 employees operating without managers.

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: The markets are at record highs. The revised economic reports. Paramount Skydance may buy Discovery Warners.  Covid vaccine stocks Pfizer, moderna, and Novavax are down. Hostile takeover defenses.  Why the $7 trillion ‘Wall of Cash’ may not pour into the stock market.

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: The markets are near record highs.  President Trump is attempting to fire Federal Reserve Governor, Lisa Cook.  Cracker Barrel decides not to change its logo.   Amtrak’s new high-speed trains. The changing model of the movie industry.

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon placed on leave after incident at Coldplay concert. The Steve Miller Band cancels entire tour due to extreme weather.  Financial software company Block up 10% after being added to the Standard & Poor’s 500.   The implications of President Trump possibly trying to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.  The possible impact of a cut in funding to PBS stations.  The upcoming economic and earnings calendar.

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include:  Trump Administration announces 30% tariffs again Mexico and the European Union.   Rocket maker Firefly announces it is going public.  Superman heading to over $100 million opening weekend.  The Treasury reports a surplus for the month of June.  The Economic Multiplier Effect.

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: The markets are at record highs.  A deeper look into the recent economic numbers.   The United States and China have reached a trade agreement.  A potential big July for the box office.

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.