Wgn - The Opening Bell Podcast

Adam Lutostanski was recently promoted to a new role with Associated Bank. In his debut Thought Leader conversation, he introduces himself and gives some background information. Adam and  Steve Grzanich discuss artificial intelligence’s role in the banking industry and what Associated Bank does to set itself apart from others. They also touch on digital currencies being used around the world. Adam and Steve wrap the conversation by talking about the rates cuts in 2019 and the potential of a rate […]

On January 23rd, 2020 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Weekly report of first time claims for unemployment benefits EIA Natural Gas Report Earnings from Comcast, American Airlines, Procter & Gamble, and Kimberly-Clark

On January 22nd, 2020 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Existing home sales Weekly mortgage application statistics  Johnson & Johnson, and Texas Instrument reporting quarterly earnings

On January 21st, 2020 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: SARS outbreak in China Existing home prices in U.S.

On January 16th, 2020 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: December housing starts Industrial production figures for December November job openings and turnover

Doug Myers (SVP & Private Banking Regional Manager at Associated Bank) stopped by the studio to talk about why last year was record-setting in the wealth management industry. He and Steve Grzanich discuss whether things will continue to trend upward in 2020 in this week’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation. Doug and Steve also chat about technology in the industry, and how the upcoming election will impact the economy.

On January 16th, 2020 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Retail sales for December December’s import/export prices are due EIA Natural gas report is due Charles Schwab and Morgan Stanley quarterly earnings

On January 15th, 2020 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Lower global stock markets Producer prices for December Quarterly earnings from Bank of America, Black Rock, and Goldman Sachs

On January 14th, 2020 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Inflation figures for December NFIB Small Business optimism index

On January 10th, 2020 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Jobs and employment figures for December Wholesale inventories for November

The back and forth between the United States and Iran certainly has everyone’s attention. The financial impact of the unrest may not be top of mind for everyone, but Don Lloyd (SVP of Capital Markets – Foreign Exchange and Derivatives at Associated Bank) spoke to Steve Grzanich about what investors should keep an eye on in this week’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation.  Don specifically mentioned the prices of oil and gold.  Later on, Steve and Don discuss investor hedging, […]

On January 9th, 2020 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Weekly report on first time claims for unemployment benefits EIA Natural Gas Report China inflation

On January 8th, 2020 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Weekly Mortgage Applications ADP Employment Report Earnings from Walgreens, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Constellation

On January 7th, 2020 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Import and export prices for November are due today Manufacturing Index Consumer Electronic Show (CES) is underway in Las Vegas

On January 3rd, 2020 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Construction spending figures for November due out today Fed Interest rates

It’s no surprise that senior executives are starved for time. Steve Grzanich welcomes in Brian Henderson (SVP of Whitnell – Part of Associated Bank) to talk about the importance of keeping things organized, and how the New Year is perfect time to tidy up. The Associated Bank Thought Leader used specific examples of how shifting focus to personal enterprise will help bring peace of mind, and allows individuals to spend more time doing the things they actually want to do.

On January 2nd, 2020 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: First time claims for unemployment benefits due today PMI Manufacturing Index Fed Balance & Money Supply

On December 30th, 2019 James Sears shares today’s potential market drivers: Chinese shares surge is expected to reduce financing costs Investors are awaiting the signing of a trade deal between U.S. and China Dow features are up 13 points

On December 27th, 2019 James Sears shares today’s potential market drivers: Global stock markets are mixed Investors welcome President Trump’s recent comments regarding interim phase 1 trade deal China reported higher soy bean imports

As we enter the final week of 2019, Ed Currie (Certified Mortgage Planner & Construction Loan Specialist at Associated Bank) stopped by the studio to talk with Steve Grzanich about the current mortgage rates, and whether we should expect changes in early 2020. As the Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation continues, Ed and Steve discuss the best times to buy or refinance your home. Ed also provides some tips on how to improve  your credit rating and put yourself in […]