Yahoo Finance Presents

This week Republicans and Democrats publicly rebuked President Trump for siding with Russian President Vladimir Putin on election meddling. Yahoo Finance’s Alexis Christoforous sits down with political analyst and author Lincoln Mitchell, to discuss the implications of the Trump-Putin summit and whether it’s a turning point in Trump’s presidency. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

President Trump’s protectionist trade agenda has economists worried about a downturn. But for now, the economy is robust. Alexis Christoforous sits down with Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Rick Newman who has been tracking the performance of the Trump economy. Find out what's going well and what's lagging our exclusive assessment of the Trump economy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The co-founder of the home decor brand Serena & Lily just launched a new e-retailer that combines shopping with philanthropy. Boon Supply let's you buy stylish everyday essentials while giving half the cost to a charity of your choice. Lily Kanter talks with Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous about her journey to being a successful entrepreneur, what it takes to make it in retail today, and why online is not the death of brick-and-mortar stores. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever dreamed of owning a stake in a professional sports team? Now you can, thanks to the Global Sports Financial Exchange (GSFE). Billed as the world’s first sports stock market, it lets fans invest in their favorite teams. Zack Ward, CEO and Veteran Actor (Scut Farkus in "A Christmas Story), talks to Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous about how the exchange works and why it's different from sports betting. Ward also discusses his acting career and reminisces about the filming of the 1983 holiday classic movie "A Christmas Story," including his favorite moments from the film. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Interest rates are rising, unemployment is low, and geopolitical uncertainty abounds. How are uber-wealthy investors playing the market, and what can you learn from them? Michael Sonnenfeldt, founder and CEO of Tiger 21, talks with Yahoo Finance’s Alexis Christoforous about where the smart money is going, how much cash to hold onto,  and his top tips for entrepreneurial success.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The red-hot housing market shows no signs of slowing down. Redfin's Chief Economist, Nela Richardson, talks with Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous about the hottest housing markets (some may surprise you) buying trends, bidding wars, and where first time home-buyers can get the most bang for their buck. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The May jobs report shattered expectations, but will new tariffs threaten job growth? Charles Schwab's Chief Investment Strategist, Liz Ann Sonders, speaks with Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous about that plus, is the market at its peak, and the biggest mistakes investors make and how to avoid them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Summer is upon us and that means car dealerships will be a buzz with people looking to buy a new or used car. Rebecca Linland, Executive Analyst at Kelley Blue Book, sits down with Alexis Christoforous. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Baked by Melissa co-founder Melissa Ben-ishay on building a cupcake brand, being the boss, working with family, and getting fired. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

American restaurant chain P.F. Changs turns 25 years old this year and are opening their first chain in Shanghai. Alexis discusses the Chinese market with Michael Osanloo, CEO. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Research Shows that where you live does affect your overall health. The Aetna foundation, with U.S. News, released their ranking of the healthiest communities in the United States. Aetna Foundation President Dr. Garth Graham is here to discuss. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The US economy is near full-employment, with the jobless rate at 3.9%, a 17 year low. Could falling unemployment force the Federal Reserve to move faster on hiking interest rates, and when might a recession rear its ugly head? Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous gets some insights from Lindsey Bell, investment strategist at CFRA.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

According to a new Gallup poll, 55 percent of Americans say they worry “a great deal” about “the availability and affordability of healthcare.” Joining Alexis to discuss the outlook for the healthcare industry is Susan DeVore, CEO of Premier, a healthcare improvement company  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tyson Foods is participating in its own disruption by buying a stake in Beyond Meat, a plant-based "meat company." Alexis Christoforous sits down with Tom Hayes, CEO, to discuss the diversification from it's primary business - beef and chicken. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ten years after a financial crisis rocked the nation's economy, Congress is poised to pass legislation that would roll back some of the sfe guards Congress put in place to prevent a relapse. Frank Sorrentino, Chairman and Founder of ConnectOne Bank, sits down with Alexis to discuss the banking industry See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So far, 2018 has been a banner year for the US IPO market, with some unicorns finally going public. But how long will the good times last? For some insights, Alexis is joined by Hilary Gosher, Managing Director at Insight Venture Partners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On April 5th, Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase gave Yahoo Finance an exclusive interview that coincided with the release of Dimon's Annual Letter to the Shareholders. Editor-in-Chief, Andy Serwer sat down with Dimon to discuss tax reform, tariffs and what keeps him up at night. This is the full, unedited interview. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Spotify is the most recent unicorn to make it's Wall Street debut. Santosh Rao of Manhattan Venture Partners is here to discuss direct listing vs. traditional IPOs with Alexis Christoforous. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The IPO Markets are red hot again. Jackie Kelly, EY Americas IPO Markets Leader, discusses IPOs and unicorn companies like Spotify and DropBox with Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Nelson, Chief Strategist of Belpointe Asset Management, sits with Alexis Christoforous to discuss China tariffs, the Federal Reserve, the Department of Justice and the Facebook data scandal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.