Rob Black Show

President Trump said late Wednesday that a 50 percent U.S. tariff on imported copper and a 50 percent tariff on Brazil will take effect Aug. 1st, Certified Financial Planner Chad Burton of EP Wealth Advisors discusses planning for retirement, More on...

Copper Tariffs and Drug Tariffs, Adam Phillips Managing Director of Investments and Partner at EP Wealth Advisors discusses the markets, More on the next Pints and Portfolios on Saturday July 19th from 11:30am to 1:30pm in Sunnyvale with Rob Black and...

Trade situation causing markets to hit pause, Tesla reacting to the new Tax and Spend bill, More on the next Pints and Portfolios on Saturday July 19th from 11:30am to 1:30pm in Sunnyvale with Rob Black and EP Wealth Advisors

Many Tariff Deals could take place this week and this is also Earnings Week, Certified Financial Planner Chad Burton from EP Wealth Adivsors is Rob's special guest covering important tips to remember when planning for retirement, More on the next...

Where the Stock Market and the Economy is after the markets closed yesterday, What is the Financial Outcome of the Diddy Trial, More on the next Pints and Portfolios on Saturday July 19th from 11:30am to 1:30pm in Sunnyvale with Rob Black and EP...

June nonfarm payrolls rose by 147,000 well above the 110,000 forecast, The unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent versus expectations for a rise to 4.3 percent, Certified Financial Planner Chad Burton and More on the next Pints and Portfolios on...

Patrick O'Hare from Briefing.com provides an update on the uncertain market conditions, A 20 percent tariff to be placed on Vietnamese exports to the US, More on the next Pints and Portfolios on Saturday July 19th from 11:30am to 1:30pm in Sunnyvale...

S and P 500 slips to kick off second half of 2025, Closing out a stunning quarter, More on the next Pints and Portfolios on Saturday July 19th from 11:30am to 1:30pm in Sunnyvale with Rob Black and EP Wealth Advisors

Stocks rose as increasing trade hopes among investors position Wall Street to close out a stunning month with even more record highs, Certified Financial Planner Chad Burton from EP Wealth Advisors discusses your retirment plans, More on the next...

Alternative Investments, Social Security Do-overs, Shaking credit card debt, More on the next Pints and Portfolios on Saturday July 19th from 11:30am to 1:30pm in Sunnyvale with Rob Black and EP Wealth Advisors

The markets are also looking forward to less regulation in the banking sector, a shift from austerity to stimulus in Europe, and a less biting inflation and tariff environment, More on the next Pints and Portfolios on Saturday July 19th from 11:30am...

Patrick O'Hare from Briefing.com provides an update on the uncertain market conditions, The S and P 500 rose slightly as investors watched to see if the benchmark index could return to its all-time high, More on the next Pints and Portfolios on...

Stocks rose while oil prices fell as investors bet that a delicate ceasefire between Israel and Iran would hold, Oil prices slipped more than 5 percent and were down 7 percent a day earlier, More on the next Pints and Portfolios on Saturday July 19th...

Stocks were higher even after the United States entered Israel’s war against Iran over the weekend, Oil prices was relatively tame, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman that said she would be in favor of the central bank cutting interest...

The Worth of Sports Franchises, The economy of Formula 1, The finances of the Rangers and the Braves

Patrick O'Hare from Briefing.com provides an update on the uncertain market conditions, Federal Reserve’s latest rate policy decision today, Tesla will pause production for the second time in two months at its Gigafactory Texas for the week of...

Stocks slide as Israel-Iran truce hostilities persist, Trump's overnight call for the evacuation of Iran's capital city spooked markets, More on the Retirement and Wealth Management seminar at the Crowne Plaze in Foster City on Saturday June 21st...

The stock market was bouncing back amid some reprieve in the surge in oil prices as global markets sized up the conflict between Israel and Iran, The S and P 500 is about 2.9 percent from setting a fresh high, More on the Retirement and Wealth...

What to know about the AI stock players, Trends with Venture Capital Firms, More on the Retirement and Wealth Management seminar at the Crowne Plaze in Foster City on Saturday June 21st at 10am with CFP Chad Burton and CFP Ryan Ignacio of EP Wealth...

President Trump renewed his threat to impose take it or leave it tariffs on trading partners, Boeing slumped in the wake of a deadly plane crash in India, More on the Retirement and Wealth Management seminar at the Crowne Plaze in Foster City on...

Stocks popped as investors digested a softer-than-expected inflation reading and assessed a US-China plan to salvage their trade truce, US-China framework agreement to get the Geneva tariff truce back on track, More on the Retirement and Wealth...

The mood is cautious as investors keep a close eye on the trade talks which restarted in London, A deal on access to China's rare earth minerals is the US's priority, More on the Retirement and Wealth Management seminar at the Crowne Plaze in Foster...

Officials from the U.S. and China are holding trade talks on Monday in London in an effort to resolve ongoing trade disagreements, Both nations are trying to avoid a large-scale trade war, More on the Retirement and Wealth Management seminar at the...

What financial research you should follow, All about Artificial Intelligence, More on the Retirement and Wealth Management seminar at the Crowne Plaze in Foster City on Saturday June 21st at 10am with CFP Chad Burton and CFP Ryan Ignacio of EP Wealth...

Rob's Grabbag of Notes, The Mindset for Making You Rich, More on the Retirement and Wealth Management seminar at the Crowne Plaze in Foster City on Saturday June 21st at 10am with CFP Chad Burton and CFP Ryan Ignacio of EP Wealth Advisors

Robots now in the Marketplace, Real Estate in Retirement, More on the Retirement and Wealth Management seminar at the Crowne Plaze in Foster City on Saturday June 21st at 10am with CFP Chad Burton and CFP Ryan Ignacio of EP Wealth Advisors

The OECD slashed its outlook for global economic growth citing the impact of Trump's tariffs and  policy on investment and confidence, 1 of every 8 clothing or 13 percent of items bought in America comes from Amazon, More on the Retirement and...

China pushed back against U.S. accusations that it had violated a temporary trade agreement, Tensions between the U.S. and European Union also heightened after Trump said he would double steel tariffs to 50 percent, More on the Retirement and...

Paying for College, Women and Investing, More on the Retirement and Wealth Management seminar at the Crowne Plaze in Foster City on Saturday June 21st at 10am with CFP Chad Burton and CFP Ryan Ignacio of EP Wealth Advisors

Markets Rise After Trump Tariff Ruling and Nvidia Earnings, Nvidia shares rallied technology stocks around the world since AI is still a hot trade, More on the Retirement and Wealth Management seminar at the Crowne Plaze in Foster City on Saturday...

Patrick O'Hare from Briefing.com provides an update on the uncertain market condition, The rebound in recent weeks among Big Tech stocks hinges on Nvidia more than any other Magnificent Seven member, More on the Retirement and Wealth Management...

Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 523 points following Trump’s announcement to delay a 50 percent EU tariff to July 9 after a request from European Commission President Ursula von der Ley, This comes after markets fell over 2 percent last...

Ideas to consider while preparing for your retirement years, What to remember to do in your twenties and what to remind your twenty-year old friends, More on the Retirement and Wealth Management seminar at the Crowne Plaze in Foster City on Saturday...

Trump's Tax Plan impacting markets, Future of electric car mandates, More on the Retirement and Wealth Management seminar at the Crowne Plaze in Foster City on Saturday June 21st at 10am with CFP Chad Burton and CFP Ryan Ignacio of EP Wealth Advisors

Patrick O'Hare from Briefing.com provides an update on the uncertain market condition, Treasury yields moved higher as the  budget bill being crafted is seen as putting pressure on the country’s deficit, More on the Retirement and Wealth...

The moves come a day after the S and P 500 eked out a small gain to stretch its winning streak to six days, The S and P 500 has rallied more than 20 percent since hitting an April low, More on the Retirement and Wealth Management seminar at the Crowne...

Stocks slipped after Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating late Friday causing Treasury yields to spike, The firm cited the federal government’s growing budget deficit and the ramifications of rolling over existing U.S. debts in a period of...

Working with a Wealth Manager vs an Asset Manager, Reasons not to pay off your mortgage, More on the Pints and Portfolios event on Saturday May 17th from 12pm to 2pm in San Carlos

S and P 500 falls for the first time in four sessions putting its three-day winning streak at risk, Walmart warns that higher are prices coming soon due to tariffs at the end of May, More on the Pints and Portfolios event on Saturday May 17th from...

Patrick O'Hare from Briefing.com provides an update on the uncertain market conditions, Markets feeling a little cheeky, More on the Pints and Portfolios event on Saturday May 17th from 12pm to 2pm in San Carlos

S and P 500 rises erasing loss for 2025 and back into positive territory for the year as investors extended gains seen in the previous session due to easing U.S. China trade tensions, Managing Director of Investments at EP Wealh Adam Phillips looks at...

U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods down to 30 percent while Chinese tariffs on U.S. imports to 10 percent, Analysts expect China tariffs to slide to 15 percent by end of negotiations, More on the Pints and Portfolios event on Saturday May 17th from...

What we can learn from Athletes, Real Estate versus Stocks, Warren Buffett quotes, More on the Pints and Portfolios event on Saturday May 17th from 12pm to 2pm in San Carlos

Stocks were higher after President Donald Trump announced that a trade deal between the U.S. and United Kingdom had been struck, Tech shares rose, boosted on news that the Trump administration is preparing to rescind artificial intelligence chip...

Patrick O'Hare from Briefing.com provides an update on the uncertain market conditions, Stocks are waiting on the latest updates on U.S. trade negotiations and looked toward the Federal Reserve interest rate announcement expected later in the day,...

Stocks slipped as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and watched for signs of progress in global trade deals, Managing Director of Investments at EP Wealh Adam Phillips looks back at the April rebound, More on the Pints and...

President Trump's new tariff threat revived trade war worries in the wait for a Federal Reserve policy decision, Trump said this weekend that he has no plans to speak to his Chinese counterpart this week, More on the Pints and Portfolios event on...

Broad Market Rally, Alternative investments from EP Wealth CFP Chad Burton, More on the Pints and Portfolios event on Saturday May 17th from 12pm to 2pm in San Carlos

Stocks jump after Microsoft and Meta surge, EP Wealth CFP Chad Burton on planning for retirement, More on the Pints and Portfolios event on Saturday May 17th from 12pm to 2pm in San Carlos

Stocks tumbled spoiling a stock market comeback on the last day of April, The U.S. economy contracted 0.3 percent in the first quarter raising fears the economy was slipping into a recession under the weight of Trump’s policy on trade, More on the...

The S and P 500 was relatively unchanged as Wall Street awaits any progress on trade deal negotiations, Stocks came under some pressure as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent failed to detail further progress on trade deals in remarks from the White...

The S and P 500 was relatively unchanged ahead of a packed week for earnings and economic data, Wall Street is also awaiting any progress on trade deal negotiations, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms and Microsoft will all release their quarterly reports...

Markets wrap up a successful week, Bye bye red food dye, Intel's tough times

Trump from tariffs to student loan debt, CFP Chad Burton answers questions about getting ready for retirement, More on the Wealth Management and Retirement Planning Seminar at Hayes Mansion in San Jose at 6:30pm today with CFP Chad Burton and CFP Ryan...

Patrick O'Hare from Briefing.com provides an update on the uncertain market conditions, Trump said that the current 145 percent tariff on Chinese imports is very high and it won’t be that high, More on the Wealth Management and Retirement Planning...

Stocks rose as traders tried to recover following a rough day on Wall Street as President Donald Trump’s latest criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hurt sentiment, CFP Chad Burton answers questions about getting ready for retirement,...

Stocks fell again as Trump ramped up attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell raising questions about the central bank’s independence, CFP Chad Burton answers questions about getting ready for retirement, More on the Wealth Management and...

What to remember in the recent turbulent markets, Special Announcement regarding a new Bay Area radio show with Rob Black and CFP Chad Burton, More on the Wealth Management and Retirement Planning Seminar at Hayes Mansion in San Jose at 6:30pm with...

Stocks retreated once again, the last trading day of the week, as pressure on tech names persisted while UnitedHealth shares nosedived, CFP Chad Burton answers questions about getting ready for retirement, More on the Wealth Management and Retirement...

Shares of Nvidia lost 6 percent after the chip giant said it will post a 5.5 billion dollar quarterly charge related to exporting its H20 graphics processing units to China and other nations, Patrick O'Hare from Briefing.com provides an update on the...

The three averages are coming off back-to-back winning sessions, EP Wealth Director of Investments Adam Phillips on the Current Markets, More on the Wealth Management and Retirement Planning Seminar at Hayes Mansion in San Jose at 6:30pm with CFP Chad...

The economy of music festivals, CFP Chad Burton answers questions about getting ready for retirement, More on the Wealth Management and Retirement Planning Seminar at Hayes Mansion in San Jose at 6:30pm with CFP Chad Burton and CFP Ryan Ignacio

US Consumer Prices fell in March which is the first monthly decline in prices in nearly 5 years, CFP Chad Burton answers questions about getting ready for retirement, More on the Wealth Management and Retirement Planning Seminar at Hayes Mansion in...

Yesterday the S and P 500 soared more than 9 percent for its third-largest gain in a single day since World War II, CFP Chad Burton answers questions about getting ready for retirement, More on the Wealth Management and Retirement Planning Seminar at...

Patrick O'Hare from Briefing.com provides an update on the uncertain market conditions, China said it will raise its tariff on US goods to 84 percent retaliating to the hefty new tariffs on its imports that kicked in today, More on the Wealth...

Stocks surged in a slight reprieve from the tariff market turmoil on rising hopes the U.S. would reach trade deals to lower the duties over time, Stocks were on track for their best session since November 2022, CFP Chad Burton answers questions about...

What we are seeing with the Markets now and why, Tesla stock troubles, More on the Wealth Management and Retirement Planning Seminar at Hayes Mansion in San Jose at 6:30pm with CFP Chad Burton and CFP Ryan Ignacio

Trump Tariff Sell-Off Worsens but some Opportunities, CFP Chad Burton answers questions about getting ready for retirement, More on the Wealth Management and Retirement Planning Seminar at Hayes Mansion in San Jose at 6:30pm with CFP Chad Burton and...

President Donald Trump signed an aggressive and far-reaching reciprocal tariff policy at the White House which sets a 10 percent baseline tariff across the board, CFP Chad Burton answers questions about getting ready for retirement, More on the Wealth...

Uncertainty around Trump's tariffs has spurred recent market volatility with the broad market index down five out of the past six weeks, Visa bids 100 million dollars to replace Mastercard as Apple's new credit card partner, More on the Wealth...

Real ID scramble causes DMV chaos, US travel demand is seeing some turbulence, More on the Wealth Management and Retirement Planning Seminar at Hayes Mansion in San Jose at 6:30pm with CFP's Chad Burton and Ryan Ignacio

The S and P 500 hovered near the flatline as the market awaited clarity from President Donald Trump, February’s job openings were  slightly below estimates, More on the Wealth Management and Retirement Planning Seminar at Hayes Mansion in San...

Stocks fell sharply bringing the S and P 500 back into correction territory as traders nervously looked ahead to President Donald Trump's tariff plans, Apple is working to revamp its Health app for Spring 2026, More on the Wealth Management and...

Analyzing the Core Weave IPO and its impact on the AI and public markets, The effect of Trump tariffs on Ferrari and other car manufacturers, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday March 29th at 12pm in San Rafael

Stocks moving  higher thinking Trump is negotiating, Shares of several automakers declined after Trump announced 25 percent tariffs, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday March 29th at 12pm in San Rafael

Patrick O'Hare from Briefing.com provides an update on the uncertain market conditions, Rob highlights StubHub's upcoming IPO driven by high demand for live events, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday March 29th at 12pm in San Rafael

March consumer confidence data reflected a significant drop, 23andMe is for sale and maybe our DNA data, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday March 29th at 12pm in San Rafael

Talking Economy and Retirement Planning, Buy the Dip mentality on Wall Street right now, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday March 29th at 12pm in San Rafael

Today will be an active day creating heavy volume, Problems with Airline Industry, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday March 29th at 12pm in San Rafael

The S and P 500 traded into the green after some solid housing data assuaged some concerns about the U.S. economy falling into a recession, Jobless claims were only up slightly last week while layoffs remain low, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday...

Briefing.com Strategist Patrick O'Hare Talks About the Markets, March Madness could cost US economy 20 billion dollars due to lost productivity, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday March 29th at 12pm in San Rafael

What to know about Market Jitters, Have we hit a bottom, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday March 29th at 12pm in San Rafael

The S and P 500 rose trying to make a comeback from correction territory following a four-week rout, The markets turmoil is exacerbated by President Donald Trump’s chaotic tariff policy rollout and falling consumer confidence, More on Pints and...

Stocks rebounding after a tariff-fueled slide, A crazy week for Tesla stocks, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday March 29th at 12pm in San Rafael

Investors digested the latest tariff threat from President Donald Trump while they pored through new U.S. inflation figures, Trump threatens to put 200 percent tariff on French Champagne and other EU spirits, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday...

Briefing.com Strategist Patrick O'Hare Talks About the Markets, Markets are slipping as increasing tensions between the U.S. and key trade partners continued to rattle investors, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday March 29th at 12pm in San Rafael

Trump said steel and aluminum duties would go up by an additional 25 percent, This is the latest in a series of escalating trade policy moves that have stoked fears of a U.S. economic recession, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday March 29th at 12pm...

We are in the throes of a manufactured correction as the new administration’s tariff programs loom, The tech-heavy Nasdaq was weighed down by declines in the Magnificent Seven cohort, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday March 29th at 12pm in...

A framework for looking at stocks, Briefing.com Strategist Patrick O'Hare Talks About the Markets, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday March 29th at 12pm in San Rafael

Investors sought out more clarity on latest U.S. tariff measures and their impacts on the economy, The major averages have each lost more than 2 percent this week, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday March 29th at 12pm in San Rafael

Briefing.com Strategist Patrick O'Hare Talks About the Markets, Stocks pushed higher eyeing a rebound from a sharp sell-off amid hopes that President Donald Trump could soon scale back his new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, More on Pints and Portfolios...

Helpful tips to remember regarding money, Looking at retirement in different ways, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday March 29th at 12pm in San Rafael

US stocks were mixed as a looming deadline on tariff plans approach, The major US indexes are coming off a volatile week and a losing month in February, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday March 29th at 12pm in San Rafael

The latest on Inflation, Nvidia did not have the best week, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday March 29th at 12pm in San Rafael

Stocks See-Saw on Tariffs and Nvidia, YouTube Star MrBeast Is Raising Money at a 5 Billion dollar Valuation, More on Pints and Portfolios Saturday March 29th at 12pm in San Rafael

Briefing.com Strategist Patrick O'Hare Talks About the Markets, Stocks rose with the S and P 500 trying to snap a four-day losing streak as investors awaited earnings from market bellwether Nvidia, The chip giant and other momentum plays are also...

Stocks fell broadly with the S and P 500 on pace for its fourth consecutive losing session as traders weighed concerns around economic growth and global trade, The consumer confidence survey came in much weaker than economist estimates, Bitcoin Price...

S and P 500 failed to bounce back following Friday’s steep sell-off with shares of major tech companies under pressure, Producer of Trader Joe's Two Buck Chuck wine announces 80 layoffs in California, Starbucks laying off 1,100 corporate workers...

Stocks dropped, a day after the S&P 500 hit a fresh all time high. TikTok's latest music impact report. Also, Rob discusses the biggest medical advancement in years, is it investable?