Around the Table with Stacy Smith

THE BULL, THE BEAR AND YOU - Episode 52 June 2, 2026

How high is the sky? That seems to be the case with the stock market over the past month or more, as A-I and tech stocks push the markets to new records highs… But is it too late to join the party? How are other sectors of the market doing? And should you be protecting yourself from a bubble that might burst? Some opinions on are coming up in this edition of “The Bull, the Bear and You.”

TRUNK N' TAILS - Episode 34 May 26, 2026

The President has shown his power in the primaries, but will that carry over to the Mid-Term election especially with high prices and the conflict with Iran? The Democrats have seen their Progressive wing flex its muscle in the primaries, but how strong will that wing be in the fall?  Also, both parties are dealing with anti-Semitism. It’s a lively discussion in the latest edition of “Trunk n’ Tails.”

THE BULL, THE BEAR AND YOU - Episode 51 May 19, 2026

You may have heard of the K shaped economy, now there is talk of an E shaped economy.  Whatever shape it is, people who have good jobs and money are doing just fine.  Others are not.  How long can this last with higher prices? And fears about AI is also part of our discussion this week in “The Bull, The Bear and You.” 

THE BULL, THE BEAR AND YOU - Episode 50 May 5, 2026

Why does the stock market keep going up even though the conflict with Iran continues and oil prices are so high? And if prices remain high what happens if the consumer stops spending? My panel of financial advisors and experts also discuss the growing number of corporate buybacks, and is it too soon to be choosing winners and losers in AI? We explore those topics in the 50th episode of “The Bull, the Bear and You.” 

TRUNK N' TAILS - Episode 33 April 27, 2026

Have political threats and violence become normal? And what is the impact of social media on such violence? That is part of what we explore in the latest edition of “Trunk n’ Tails.”  Former Republican Gov Tom Corbett, PA State Democratic Party Chair Eugene DePasquale and political veteran Joe Mistick also give their opinions on what will happen in the mid-term elections and the future of Senator John Fetterman.

THE BULL, THE BEAR AND YOU - Episode 49 April 7, 2026

If you have a 401-K or a stock portfolio, it is on everyone’s mind… where are the markets headed? What impact long term will the price of oil have? What about inflation and interest rates? And what should your financial advisor be discussing with you? Some opinions in the latest episode of “The Bull, The Bear and You.”

THE BULL, THE BEAR AND YOU - Episode 48 March 24, 2026

Call it a rollercoaster or volatility or whatever you like, but there is no question the war in Iran has rattled the oil markets and the stock market.  But are the indices reflective of what is happening in the broader market? And how should you view what is happening for the long term? Some opinions and more by my panel of analysts and investment advisors in this edition of “The Bull, The Bear and You.”

THE BULL, THE BEAR AND YOU - Episode 47 March 10, 2026

Dramatic intraday moves in the stock market. In the latest edition of “The Bull, The Bear and You,” we discuss the volatility, the impact of oil prices and what my panelists would do if they were members of the Fed faced with potential inflation caused by oil prices and a softening labor market. They also explore some investment strategies during uncertain times. 

TRUNK N' TAILS - Episode 32 March 4, 2026

The war with Iran is dominating the news cycle and the political conversation.  In this edition of “Trunk n’ Tails,” my panel of political analysts discuss the war’s impact on both domestic and international fronts and the political ramifications for the Trump administration. We also look at the upcoming midterm elections and voter enthusiasm and whether it favors one side over the other.

THE BULL, THE BEAR AND YOU - Episode 46 February 24 2026

Between the supreme court ruling on tariffs and what may happen next to new concerns about AI moving forward, there is a lot for investors to ponder.  we tackle those issues in this latest edition of “The Bull, the Bear and You.”