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The Financial Animal Show
The Financial Animal Show
Author: William Walsh
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A weekly podcast, published every Saturday morning, discussing the state of business, economics and the financial markets and how they effect your investments, your personal finances and your life.
William Walsh, your host, is a forty-year veteran of financial planning and advising.
We hop you'll join us!
William Walsh, your host, is a forty-year veteran of financial planning and advising.
We hop you'll join us!
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On this episode we take a deep dive into Deep Seek, we express our disappointment on RFKJ's plans to cut healthcare costs and answer the question, "Is Elon a Nazi?"
You won't want to miss it!
Stay up-to-date with the latest business, financial, economic, and stock market news.
And check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialAnimal8655
and our website and blog: www.financialanimal.com
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at bill@financialanimal.com.
Thank you!
In this weeks episode, we suggest a different approach on immigration that President Trump should consider, as part of our continuing series on Trump-onomics.
We also answer the question, "What's an Index fund?" But we REALLY answer it!
Plus everything off the economic and earnings calendars and, as usual, all the closing prices.
Stay up-to-date with the latest business, financial, economic, and stock market news.
And check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialAnimal8655
and our website and blog: www.financialanimal.com
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at bill@financialanimal.com.
Thank you!
In this episode, we continue our examination of Trump-onomics, this time steel-manning the case for tariffs.
We also look at the economic failures surrounding the LA fires and answer the question, which party is best for your investment account? The answer will surprise you!
Stay up-to-date with the latest business, financial, economic, and stock market news.
And check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialAnimal8655
and our website and blog: www.financialanimal.com
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at bill@financialanimal.com.
Thank you!
Today, we're happy to tell listeners exactly what we think of Marc Zuckerberg, Facebook and the change in content moderation policies. SPOILER ALERT: We're not fans!
We also discuss how the politics surrounding the proposed US Steel merger is evidence for our claim that politicians really don't want high paying, blue collar, union jobs.
Oh! And Lentils Unlimited!
Stay up-to-date with the latest business, financial, economic, and stock market news.
And check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialAnimal8655
and our website and blog: www.financialanimal.com
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at bill@financialanimal.com.
Thank you!
This week, in addition to all the economic numbers and closing prices, we take a look at a a financial advisor and ubiquitous advertising, we touch on the HB1 Visa kerfuffle and look--objectively--at the economic legacy of President Jimmy Carter, who died this week.
Stay up-to-date with the latest business, financial, economic, and stock market news.
And check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialAnimal8655
and our website and blog: www.financialanimal.com
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at bill@financialanimal.com.
Thank you!
On the Financial Animal Show, we love to make fun of predictions! In this episode, we look at some of the predictions for 2025 for the economy and markets from some of the world's foremost financial "experts." And then we look at their predictions from this time last year.
Our new Years Resolution? Same as last year: no predictions on TFAS!
We also begin our critical look at some of President Trump's proposed economic policies--those we don't like.
As usual, all the closing market prices and the news off the earnings and economic calendars.
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And check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialAnimal8655
and our website and blog: www.financialanimal.com
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at bill@financialanimal.com.
Thank you!
This week we take a look at a strategy rational investors might use to take advantage of "outlier events" like a steep selloff in stocks.
We also look at the Trump energy policy, all the economic news as well as the closing market prices.
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And check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialAnimal8655
and our website and blog: www.financialanimal.com
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at bill@financialanimal.com.
Thank you!
This week we continue our series on Trump-onomics as well as look at Asset Allocation Rebalancing. Please all the news the rational investor needs to know.
Stay up-to-date with the latest business, financial, economic, and stock market news.
And check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialAnimal8655
and our website and blog: www.financialanimal.com
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at bill@financialanimal.com.
Thank you!
This week we look at what may be the most important statistic in portfolio design: The Sharpe Ratio. We also continue our series on Trump-onomics. This time diving into Operation Warp Speed.
And as usual we cover all the economic reports and market closing numbers and what it all means.
Stay up-to-date with the latest business, financial, economic, and stock market news.
And check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialAnimal8655
and our website and blog: www.financialanimal.com
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at bill@financialanimal.com.
Thank you!
We look at Trump's deregulatory agenda and make a couple of recommendations to our President-elect. We also look at Gold, which has soared so far this year, while inflation rates have fallen. What's up with that?
Stay up-to-date with the latest business, financial, economic, and stock market news.
And check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialAnimal8655
and our website and blog: www.financialanimal.com
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at bill@financialanimal.com.
Thank you!
With this episode we begin a series about the Trump economic legacy and his proposals for the next four years.
We also look at how to design a portfolio that matches your risk tolerance.
Plus all the economic and earnings numbers and weekly closing market prices.
Stay up-to-date with the latest business, financial, economic, and stock market news.
And check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialAnimal8655
and our website and blog: www.financialanimal.com
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at bill@financialanimal.com.
Thank you!
This week, we finish our series defending our view that investing is properly a do-it-yourself enterprise and then turn our jaundiced eye toward the election.
Stay up-to-date with the latest business, financial, economic, and stock market news.
And check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialAnimal8655
and our website and blog: www.financialanimal.com
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at bill@financialanimal.com.
Thank you!
We take an in depth look at the economic records of the last twelve Presidents.
THE RESULTS WILL SHOCK YOU!
Plus, all the closing prices, a survey of all the economic data and the earnings for the Financial Animal 50!
Stay up-to-date with the latest business, financial, economic, and stock market news.
And check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialAnimal8655
and our website and blog: www.financialanimal.com
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at bill@financialanimal.com.
Thank you!
Why is it that even the best financial advisors charge more than they're worth? We continue the series. We also discuss recent results of Apple, NVIDIA and Tesla as well as a round up of the stock, bond and commodity markets.
Oh! And the election!
Stay up-to-date with the latest business, financial, economic, and stock market news.
And check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialAnimal8655
and our website and blog: www.financialanimal.com
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at bill@financialanimal.com.
Thank you!
Plus all of last weeks business, economic and market news.
Also, we ruminate on the $3 billion TD Bank fine.
show and our longer format. We apologize for getting this out 2 days late. We offer our lame excuse at the end of the episode.
Stay up-to-date with the latest business, financial, economic, and investing news.
And check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialAnimal8655
and our website and blog: www.financialanimal.com
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at bill@financialanimal.com.
Thank you!
Good news on inflation and strong earnings from JP Morgan sent stocks soaring to new record highs on Friday. This episode of The Buzz on Business also discusses the potential for a repeat of the 1990s economic boom, with falling interest rates, rising earnings, and new technologies emerging. Host William Walsh announces the launch of a new podcast, The Financial Animal Show: Beyond the Buzz, which will delve deeper into the financial news and offer a broader perspective.
Stay up-to-date with the latest business, financial, economic, and stock market news in just five minutes.
And check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialAnimal8655
and our website and blog: www.financialanimal.com
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at bill@financialanimal.com.
Thank you!
The Financial Animal dives deep into the recent phenomenon of false breakouts, where the market repeatedly hits new all-time highs only to reverse course the following day. This unexpected trend has left investors and traders scratching their heads, questioning the validity of a long-standing trading strategy. Join us as we explore potential explanations for this anomaly and discuss its implications for the future of the market.
Stay up-to-date with the latest business, financial, economic, and stock market news in just five minutes.
And check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialAnimal8655
and our website and blog: www.financialanimal.com
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at bill@financialanimal.com.
Thank you!
The market defied our expectations yesterday, surging to new all-time highs. While this is a positive development, we must remain cautious given the ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising interest rates. In this episode, we'll delve into the factors driving the market's strength and explore the potential risks that could derail the rally.
Stay up-to-date with the latest business, financial, economic, and stock market news in just five minutes.
And check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialAnimal8655
and our website and blog: www.financialanimal.com
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at bill@financialanimal.com.
Thank you!
Tune in to The Buzz on Business for a daily dose of financial news and expert analysis. Today, we dive deep into the unexpected plunge in oil prices, discuss the latest stock market trends, and explore the implications of rising interest rates. Join us for a comprehensive overview of the financial landscape.
Stay up-to-date with the latest business, financial, economic, and stock market news in just five minutes.
And check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialAnimal8655
and our website and blog: www.financialanimal.com
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at bill@financialanimal.com.
Thank you!
Today's episode of the Buzz on Business brings you a comprehensive market update, including a deep dive into support and resistance levels. Discover how these technical analysis tools can help you make informed investment decisions.
Stay up-to-date with the latest business, financial, economic, and stock market news in just five minutes.
And check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinancialAnimal8655
and our website and blog: www.financialanimal.com
For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us at bill@financialanimal.com.
Thank you!




