Podcast
T Bill's Plain Market Talk
Hosted by William F Thompson · EN
Hey everyone. It’s Bill Thompson, T Bill, and welcome to Plain Market Talk, where I will provide a straight-forward interpretation and analysis of current market news based on my experience as a retired Wall Street Stockbroker with almost 50 years of experience and I will also provide business lessons to help you become much more successful with your personal finance, trading, and investments.
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Episodes
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01/09/26 – Market’s At Record Highs, The Labor and Unemployment Numbers. Stock Selling Strategies, The Market’s Recent Returns.
Jan 900:15:22Tap to summarizeHello 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.
Transcribe →10/23/25 – Russian Oil Sanctions, NBA Gambling Probe, Rivian Cutbacks, Dick’s Sporting Goods Store Size Expansion, K-Shaped Spending, Union Pacific Norfolk Southern Merger.
Oct 2300:17:12Tap to summarizeHello 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.
Transcribe →09/12/25 – Markets At Record Highs, Revised Economic Reports, Paramount May Buy Warner Brothers, Covid Vaccine Stocks Down, Hostile Takeover Defenses, The Wall of Cash.
Sep 1200:17:25Tap to summarizeHello 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.
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08/28/25 – Markets Near Record Highs, Strong U.S. Economy Growth, President Trump Fires Fed Governor, Cracker Barrell Backs Down, Amtrak New High-Speed Trains.
Aug 2800:17:34Tap to summarizeHello 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.
Transcribe →07/19/25 – Astronomer CEO Placed On Leave After Coldplay Concert Incident, Steve Miller Tour Canceled Due To Climate Change, Block Up 10% On Addition to the S&P 500, Upcoming Economic Reports.
Jul 1900:16:33Tap to summarizeHello 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.
Transcribe →07/12/25 – New Tariffs Against Mexico and European Union, Firefly Going Public, Superman Opens Over $100 Million, Treasury Reports June Surplus, The Economic Multiplier Effect.
Jul 1200:15:48Tap to summarizeHello 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.
Transcribe →06/28/25 – Markets At Record Highs, Deeper Into The Recent Economic Numbers, U.S. – China Trade Agreement, A Potential Big July For The Box Office.
Jun 2800:14:51Tap to summarizeHello 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.
Transcribe →06/13/25 – Israel Attack On Iran’s Effect On Financial Markets, Recent Economic News, Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Record, Snow White Loses Over $200 million.
Jun 1300:15:45Tap to summarizeHello 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.
Transcribe →05/23/25 – Possible 25% Tariff On iPhones, EU May Get Hit with 50% Tariffs, Strong Rally In Nuclear Stocks, Intuit Up On Strong Earnings, The Exodus From Hollywood.
May 23, 202500:17:43Tap to summarizeHello 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.
Transcribe →05/02/25 – Market Up On Strong Labor Report and Possible Tariff Negotiations, California Now 4th Largest World Economy, Qualifications To Be Pope, Certifying Corporate Financials.
May 2, 202500:17:30Tap to summarizeHello 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
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