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The Markets

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Weekly summary of market news with Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong from WGN Radio Chicago.

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  1. The Markets 10/03/20: President Trump’s Health Becomes Top Wall Street Concern

    Orion opens the show with a look at the impact on Wall Street after President Trump annoucnes he and first lady Melania Trump test positive for coronavirus. Later, Mike Pearson sits down with Darren Newsome. Finally, Orion once again takes an extended look at agribusiness.

  2. The Markets 09/19/20: Tech stocks pull Wall Street further down

    Orion opens the show with a look at the falling numbers on Wall Street. Later, Mike Pearson sits down with Dan Basse. Finally, Orion covers the week in agribusiness like only he can.

  3. The Markets 8/8/20: Wall Street Climbs Higher Despite Jobs Report

    Orion opens the show with a look at the continued bull market. Later, Mike Pearson chats with Matt Bennett. Finally, Orion closes the show with a focus on agribusiness news.

  4. The Markets 08/01/20: Big Tech Rally Drives Dow Higher

    Orion opens the show with a look at the 100+ point jump on Wall Street. Later, Mike Pearson and Garrett Toy discuss agribusiness. Finally, Orion closes the show with his own look at agribusiness.

  5. The Markets 7/24/20: Volatile Week Ends Down Amid Concerns About Covid-19 Cases and US-China Trade Relations

    Orion opens the show with a look at the growing concerns on Wall Street due to lower than expected earnings reports, rapid increases in US Covid-19 cases and renewed concerns of fractured trade relations with China. Max sits down with Brian Basting of Advanced Trading. Orion closes the show with…

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  6. The Markets 7/18/20: Stocks Close Flat on Mixed Data

    Orion opens the show with his weekly look at another active week on Wall Street as the ongoing impact of the Coronavirus pandemic is yet to settle. Later, Mike Pearson once again sits down with Jerry Gulke. Finally, Orion focuses more closely on agribusiness to complete today’s show.

  7. The Markets 07/11/20: Erratic week ends with higher than expected close

    Orion opens the show with a promise to only say Covid-19 a few dozen times. Later, Max sits down with Arlan Suderman of StoneX Group. Finally, Orion provides his expert take on the latest agribusiness numbers.

  8. The Markets 7/3/20: Wall Street Closes Higher After Biggest Payroll Jump on Record

    Orion opens the show with a look at a much stronger than expected jobs report. Later, Mike Pearson sits down with Jim McCormick. Finally, Orion closes the show with his trademark look at agribusiness.

  9. The Markets 6/27/20: After late-day surge, Dow closes week higher

    Orion opens the show with a look at the late surge on Wall Street. Later, Max sits down with Dennis Smith of Archer Financial. Finally, Orion closes the show with his weekly look at agribusiness.

  10. The Markets 6/19/20: Roller Coaster Week On Wall Street Ends Slightly Up

    Orion opens the show with a look at a very active week on Wall Street. Later, Mike Pearson sits down with Steve Georgy of Alendale. Finally, Orion closes the show in usual agribusiness focused fashion!

  11. The Markets 5/23/20: Best Week in a Month on Wall Street

    Orion covers another active week on Wall Street including an extended look at agribusiness to close the show. Joe Camp of Agrivisor joins the show as this week’s guest conversation.

  12. The Markets 5/15/20: Dow Breaks Three Day Losing Streak, Jumps 300 Points

    Orion opens the show with a look at the up and down week on Wall Street. Later, Max and Mike Pearson sit down with Dennis Smith of Archer Financial. Finally, Orion closes the show with his traditional look at agribusiness.

  13. The Markets 5/1/20: US Stocks Close Week Lower As Tech Companies Face Protests

    Orion opens the show with a look at a down week on The Markets. Later, Max sits down with Mike Pearson and Mark Bennett. Finally, Orion closes the show with his expert breakdown of agribusiness.

  14. The Markets 4/4/20: Worst Jobs Report in a Decade

    Orion opens the show with a look at the chaos on Wall Street during the continued international fight against Covid-19. Later, Max and Mike Pearson talk to Don Roose of U.S. Commodities. Finally, Orion closes the show with a focused look at agribusiness.

  15. The Markets 3/28/20: The Coronavirus fight and its impact on Wall Street

    Orion and Max cover another week of volatility on Wall Street. Orion opens the show with an in-depth breakdown of the continued coronavirus fight and its effect on the markets. Later, Max sits down with Harry Knobbe. Finally, Orion once again provides his expert take on agribusiness.

  16. The Markets 3/21/20: Wall Street Closes Another Tough Week With Friday Fall

    Orion opens the show with a look at the continued downturn on Wall Street due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Later, Mike Pearson sits down with Jim McCormick. Finally, Orion closes the show with his expert look at agribusiness.

  17. The Markets 3/13/20: Volatile Week Ends In Best Friday Since 2008

    Orion opens the show with a reaction to one of the most volatile weeks in Wall Street history and a historic rebound to close the week. Later, Orion sits down with Dennis Smith. Finally, Orion closes the show with a trademark look at agribusiness.

  18. The Markets 12/28/19: Wall Street Finishes Record Week With More Gains

    Orion opens the show with another look at the continued records on Wall Street. Later, Orion sits down for a special conversation with Sonny Perdue. Finally, Orion closes the show with his trademark look at agribusiness. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3708967/3708967_2019-12-28-173107.64kmono.mp3

  19. The Markets 12/21/19: Wall Street Hits Fresh Records

    Orion opens the show with a look at yet another record week on Wall Street. Later, Max sits down for his latest one on one interview. Finally, Orion closes the show with an extended look at agribusiness. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3707937/3707937_2019-12-23-160137.64kmono.mp3

  20. The Markets 12/14/19: Initial Trade Deal With China Not Wall Street Boost Some Expected

    Orion opens the show with a look at the lukewarm response to a tentative trade deal with China. Later, Max sits down with Richard Brock for another great one on one discussion. Finally, Orion closes with his trademark look at agribusiness....

  21. The Markets 12/7/19: Dow surges to close week

    Orion opens the show with a look at another strong week on Wall Street. Later, Max sits down with Mike Pearson. Finally, Orion closes the show with his usual look at agriculture. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3701920/3701920_2019-12-07-185420.64kmono.mp3

  22. The Markets 11/30/19: Banner Month On Wall Street

    Orion takes you through all the latest news on Wall Street in this week’s episode of The Markets! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3701918/3701918_2019-12-07-182718.64kmono.mp3

  23. The Markets 11/23/19: Stocks Up As Trade Deal “Very Close”

    Orion opens the show by focusing on the latest trade news with China. Then, Max welcomes Clayton Pope to this week’s one on one chat. Later, Orion closes the show with his expert look at agribusiness. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3698587/3698587_2019-11-23-121727.64kmono.mp3

  24. The Markets 11/16/19: Wall Street Ends Unusually Calm Week Up Yet Again

    Orion opens the show with a look at the mostly calm week on Wall Street. Later, Max sits down with Arlan Suderman for a two-part conversation. Finally, Orion closes the week in traditional fashion, with an extended look at agribusiness....

  25. The Markets 11/9/19: Big Weekly Yields Push Wall Street Even Higher

    Orion opens the show with yet another record week to cover. Later, Max talks to Dennis Smith of Archer Financial. Finally, Orion closes the show with an extended look at agribusiness. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3695583/3695583_2019-11-10-184723.64kmono.mp3

  26. The Markets 11/2/19: Wall Street Hits New Record High

    Steve Alexander, in for Orion, takes a look at another record high on Wall Street with Susan Schmidt. Later, Max sits down with Naomi Blohm for another great conversation. Finally, Steve closes the show with a closer look at agribusiness....

  27. The Markets 10/26/19: Wall Street Up Week Before Busiest Of Season

    Orion opens the show with a look at the rise on Wall Street one week before huge companies like Apple and Alphabet report. Later, Max sits down with Ted Seifried pf the Zaner Hedge Group in Chicago. Finally, Orion closes the show with his patented look at agribusiness....

  28. The Markets 10/19/19: Wall Street Dips Yet S&P still up for second week in a row

    Orion opens the show with a look at another up and down week on Wall Street. Later, Max sits down with Mike Pearson. Finally, Orion takes his weekly extended look at agribusiness. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3689877/3689877_2019-10-19-145217.64kmono.mp3

  29. The Markets 10/12/19: Late Surge on Wall Street After US-China Trade Talks

    Orion opens the show with a look at the end of the week push on Wall Street after positive trade progress with China. Later, Max sits down with Dale Durkholz. Finally, Orion closes the show in normal fashion, with a look at agribusiness....

  30. The Markets 10/05/19: Jobs Gains Boost Friday Close on Wall Street

    Orion opens the show with a look at the positive close Friday on Wall Street and hopes for a Fed rate cut. Later, Max sits down with Joe Camp. Finally, Orion closes the show as he does every week, with a look at agribusiness....

  31. The Markets 9/28/19: Trade, Impeachment Inquiry Drag Down Wall Street

    Orion opens the show with a look at the drop in the Dow amid both trade and impeachment concerns. Later, Max sits down for another in-depth conversation. Finally, Orion closes the show with his expert look at agribusiness. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3684310/3684310_2019-09-30-115010.64kmono.mp3

  32. The Markets 9/21/19: Bumpy Trading Week Ends Down Friday

    Orion opens the show with a look at a very up and down week on Wall Street. Later, Max sits down with Jerry Gulke of The Gulke Group. Finally, Orion once again closes the show with a focused look at agribusiness. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3680919/3680919_2019-09-21-174019.64kmono.mp3

  33. The Markets 9/13/19: Dow gains for 8th straight day as stocks close mixed week

    Steve Alexander, in for Orion, runs through an up and down week on Wall Street. Then, Paul Georgy of Allendale, Inc. talks AG markets with Max. Later, Steve and Gregory Ip of the WSJ talk about the Fed and expected rate cut next week. Finally, Sharon Epperson, a Senior Personal Finance…

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  34. The Markets 9/7/19: Mostly Quiet End To Up And Down Week On Wall Street

    Orion opens the show with a look at a quiet end to the week on Wall Street. Later, Max sits down with Bryce Knorr of Farm Futures. Finally, Orion closes the show with his weekly breakdown of agribusiness. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3677258/3677258_2019-09-07-214358.64kmono.mp3

  35. The Markets 8/31/19: Wall Street Ends Volatile August With Quiet Friday

    Orion opens the show with a look at a very up and down month and the ongoing impact of Chinese trade talks. Later, Orion highlights many of the top stories from the Farm Progress Show. Finally, Orion closes the show with his usual long look at agribusiness....

  36. The Markets 8/24/19: Wall Street Takes Hit During Latest Trade War News

    Orion opens the show with a look at why the markets dipped on Friday. Later, Rich Feltes of R. J. O’Brien sits down with Orion. Finally, Orion closes the show with his usual look at agribusiness. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3671781/3671781_2019-08-24-073221.64kmono.mp3

  37. The Markets 8/17/19: Dow Jumps 300 Points to End Wild Week

    Orion covers an up and down week on Wall Street. Later, Max sits down with Richard Brock. Finally, Orion takes his usual look at agribusiness to close the show.

  38. The Markets 08/10/19: Volatile trading pushes markets down for second straight week

    Orion opens the show with a look at the continued impact of the trade war on the markets. Then, Max sits down for another one of his in-depth conversations. Finally, Orion closes the show with a look at agribusiness. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3668185/3668185_2019-08-10-152225.64kmono.mp3

  39. The Markets 8/3/19: Trade War Escalation Drags Stocks Down

    Orion opens the show with a look at the worst week in recent history on Wall Street. Then, Max sits down with Greg Grow of Archer Financial. Finally, Orions takes his usual long look at agribusiness. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3666856/3666856_2019-08-05-224656.64kmono.mp3

  40. The Markets 7/27/19: Strong Earnings Report Pushes Record Market Higher

    Orion opens the show with a look at strong earnings from Starbucks and Alphabet among others. Later, Max sits down with Mike Pearson. Finally, Orion closes the show with his usual look at agribusiness. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3664508/3664508_2019-07-27-201308.64kmono.mp3

  41. The Markets 7/20/19: Stocks close down as Iran seizes tanker, Fed signaling small rate cut

    Orion opens the show with a look at the downturn on Wall Street. Later, Max sits down with Dale Durckholz of Grain Cycles. Finally, Orion closes the show with his expert look at agribusiness. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3662552/3662552_2019-07-20-151852.64kmono.mp3

  42. The Markets 7/12/19: Wall Street Closes At All Time High After Record Breaking Week

    Orion covers yet another strong week on Wall Street. Later, Max sits down for another in-depth interview. Finally, Orion closes the show with his expert look at agribusiness. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3660632/3660632_2019-07-13-041632.64kmono.mp3

  43. The Markets 7/6/19: Strong Jobs Report Puts Fed Rate Cuts Into Question

    Orion opens the show with a look at the surprisingly strong jobs report and how it might impact expected rate cuts. Later, Max sits down with Clayton Pope. Finally, Orion takes his trademark look at agribusiness. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3655000/3655000_2019-07-06-045800.64kmono.mp3

  44. The Markets 6/28/19: Wall Street Closes On Historic June

    Orion opens a show with a look at just how much history was made on Wall Street this month. Later, Max sits down with Cody Koster. Finally, Orion closes the show with a long look at agribusiness. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3653276/3653276_2019-06-29-023716.64kmono.mp3

  45. The Markets 6/21/19: Wall Street Stays Hot In June

    Orion opens the show with a look at the sizzling month so far on Wall Street. Later, Max sits down with Brian Basting of Advance Trading. Finally, Orion closes the show in the normal fashion, with an extended look at agribusiness....

  46. The Markets 6/15/19: Global Growth Concerns Push Markets Lower

    Orion opens with a look at a down week on Wall Street. Later, Max sits down with Arlan Suderman. Finally, Orion once again focuses in on agribusiness to close the show. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3648836/3648836_2019-06-16-184936.64kmono.mp3

  47. The Markets 6/8/19: Jobs Report Boosts Market to Best Week Since November

    Orion opens the show by discussing a surprising bump on Wall Street due to a better than expected jobs report and rate-cut hopes. Later, Max sits down with Richard Brock of Brock Associates. Finally, Orion breaks down agribusiness like only he can....

  48. The Markets 6/1/19: Mexico Tariff Threat Drags Wall Street Down

    Orion opens the show with a look at the latest tariff threat and its impact on the markets. Later, Max sits down with Dr. Michael Cordonnier of soybeansandcorn.com. Finally, Orion closes the show with his usual close look at agribusiness....

  49. The Markets 5/25/19: Friday Bounce Not Enough To Turn Wall Street Around

    The markets closed down this week after a Friday bounce back ended lower than hoped. Orion opens the show with a look at the growing concern over the trade war with China. Later, Max sits down with Bryce Knorr of Farm Futures. Finally, Orion closes the show in traditional fashion, with a look at...

  50. The Markets 5/18/19: Trade War Pushes Stocks Lower

    Orion opens the show with a look at a very active week on Wall Street. Later, Max sits down with Tommy Grisafi of Advance Trading. Finally, Orion closes the show with our usual long look at agribusiness. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3640699/3640699_2019-05-18-130539.64kmono.mp3

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