Daily Financial News and Information

The Funderburk Brief — Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | Fed Day

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, John Funderburk breaks down the biggest morning of the week — Fed Day. Futures are flat as markets hold their breath ahead of tw...

The Funderburk Brief — Monday, March 16, 2026

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Good morning. In today's episode, John Funderburk breaks down everything you need to know before the opening bell on Monday, March 16th. Futures are p...

Red Friday: Oil, Iran, and a Market in Retreat

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. stocks closed lower for the fourth straight day as surging oil prices and the ongoing Iran conflict rattled Wall Street. We break down where the ...

Top 5 S&P 500 Stocks This Week – May 31, 2025

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s market movers reveal a lot about where money is flowing and why. In this episode of The Weekly Market Pulse, we break down the top 5 per...

"Markets Hold Steady as Inflation Cools — May 30 Recap

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stocks end the week on a cautious note as new inflation data meets investor optimism. In this episode, we unpack the market’s mixed close, why the F...

Trade Tensions, Nvidia’s Slide, and What’s Next for June

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s Market Minute for Friday, May 30th, 2025, we cover a volatile morning on Wall Street as U.S. stock futures dip amid renewed trade tension...

Market Meltdown – Breaking Down Today’s Financial Free fall

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

  📉 The markets took a nosedive today, sending shockwaves through Wall Street and beyond. What triggered this massive selloff? Was it inflation fe...

Let's review Nvidia from a technical and fundamental perspective

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We review the market leader in sentiment and energy by looking at the charts and evaluating the fundamentals. 

Friday's financial weekly update

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss Adobe, inflation reports trending lower, and the next quarter's outlook.

Morning Financial Report

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We also discuss the latest updates on Apple's AI infrastructure plans and how it is contributing to their success in the market. Tune in to our podcas...

Financial Market update for Thursday June 6

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss three stocks bought at the beginning of the year and what your investment looks like today. Additionally, we go through the market and iden...

Should you consider Apple for your portfolio

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss why you should consider Apple for your portfolio.

Financial update top 3 stories for Thursday

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we discuss Kohl, Salesforce, and problems in the Travel Industry 

Financial market update for Thursday

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss interest rates, and the latest financial news and information. 

Financial markets update for 3/28/2024

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss precious metals, Apple, and Nvidia.

House Of The Dragon episode 1

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the new blockbuster hit "House Of The Dragon"

Why I am running for office, Frederick County Council at Large

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss why I am running for office, where we are in the campaign season and the response we've been getting. We offer an insiders...

Financial Markets update for 1/24/2020

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Latest news, tips and insight into the current Financial Markets We discuss the virus, technology and what to look for over the weekend.

Financial Markets Update....Netflix earnings report!!

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know where your 401K is, Financial News updates and we discuss why the upcoming Netflix earnings report is huge!!

Financial midday market update for Monday May 5, 2019

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We review the Financial Markets midday @jfunds1

Game of Thrones Season 8 episode 4 The Last Starks

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss this incredible episode mix of character moments and action please contact me for any follow up @jfunds1

Game of Thrones Season 8 episode 3 The Long Night

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our initial thoughts on a great episode of the Game of Thrones. We take more of a emotional view versus the technical. We discuss the highpoints and w...

Game of Thrones Season 8 episode 1 season premier

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join myself and Dale as we discuss the new season premier of the Game of Thrones 

#Financial Market update for Tuesday March 27, 2019

27 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know wher. e your 401k is, We have a Financial UPDATE for Tuesday March 27, 2019. We have a very important update concerning the direction of y...

Financial Market update for the last week

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you listen to this podcast you will have a thorough understanding of the markets 

The Walking Dead Season 9 episode 15 "The Calm Before"

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our first take on the new episode of The Walking Dead, I am passionate about the genre so please join the discussion and tweet me @jfunds1

5 Breaking Bad Easter Eggs you didn't know

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

5 Breaking Bad Easter eggs you've never seen before 

Financial Market update for Monday March 11, 2019

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you listen to this podcast everyday, you will have a thorough understanding of the Financial Markets 

Financial Market update for Friday March 8, 2019

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you listen to this podcast everyday within a short period of time you will understand the financial markets like a pro.   

Financial update for Tuesday March 5 2019

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to understand and learn the Financial Markets please subscribe 

The Walking Dead "Guardians" Season 9 episode 12

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Recap of "The Walking Dead" Season 9. This episode is chronicling the beginnings of the "The Whisper War" 

Financial Market Recap for Frida March 1st 2019

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to understand the Financial Markets, do you new investment ideas join us as we go through the daily market changes.

Financial Market Recap for Thursday Feb. 28, 2019

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We Recap and highlight today's Financial Markets by discussion Stocks, Bonds, Financial Markets worldwide and market moving stocks. In addition we  h...

Financial Markets updae for Wednesday 27, 2019

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we go over a daily recap of the financial markets discussing in real time what is and isn't working across the different financial markets ...

Financial Markets Update for Tuesday Feb. 26 2019

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to learn and follow the Financial Markets follow this podcast and follow me on JFunds1.com

Financial Market Recap for Monday 2/25/2019

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we recap the financial markets from a fundamental view on market indicators that include commodities, stocks, bonds and world wide events. ...

Sunday Night TV The Walking Dead, True Detective and Shameless

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We review The Walking Dead True Detective and Shameless. 

We talk up to the minute political breaking news

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Fun interesting look at today's top 3 Political stories. Our podcast is current, funny and interesting.

TopChef Season 16 episode 1

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Recap of TOP CHEF new season episode 1 

fun Interview with Jennifer Calara

01 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Really fun interview with Jennifer Calara, as we discuss fashion, shoes, pets, pet insurance and her company. You can contact her @Calara301732555 ple...

The Walking Dead Season 9 episode episode 3 "Warning Signs"

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We have a first raw take of tonight's episode of The Walking Dead. 

Season 4 episode 9 "People Like Us" Recap

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We recap the Second half premier of Fear The Walking Dead

Election Night Ohio 12th what the results are and what does it mean for the General Election in November

08 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the election in Ohio 12 and what does it say for the trending results concerning what we can expect for November

Better Call Saul Season 4 Episode 1 "Smoke" Review

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We review this great episode from top to bottom look for the video of this episode on twitter under jfunds1

#It's Fridayyyyyyy we talk about current events and the new show called "Manifest"

03 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

#throwbackThursday morning drive podcast

02 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

we discuss pizza guy, angry lady and lies lies lies coming from the Trump adminstration. We also discuss what I am watching and what's coming up. 

It's Tuesday!! 07/31/2018

31 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Need interesting content for your morning drive? Today we talk the latest in Trumps news, crazy weather and what I am watching. 

Washington DC Morning Drive Show today we talk to the host of "Wine Women Words" podcast

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

join us as we interview @dianagtierny and @MJLevias the host of Wine, Women Words podcast. We discuss books, wine and the inspirations of creating a p...

Game Of Thrones preseason discussion on Samwell Tarley the slayer of Thenns,White Walkers and Zombies

28 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are back!! with a daily morning show podcast, this episode is a preview of the many subjects we will cover. Its about Samwell Tarley the only perso...

Fire and Fury Chapter 2 part 1

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We continue with our reading of the book Fire and Fury as we merge current events with book details.

Fire and Fury book review chapter 1 Summary

17 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we discuss Chapter 1 of thr Fire and Fury book. We made this podcast so you can go through the information without taking time to read it. ...

Fire and Fury book review part 1.Prologue

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are reading commenting and reviewing each page of the epic tell all book FIRE AND FURY by Michael Wolff. If you want to know what this book says an...

The Walking Dead Season 8 episode 6 The Widow, The King and Rick

29 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I introduce some really nice fan theories as always contact me through twitter @jfunds1

The Walking Dead Season 8 Episode 5 Big Scary U

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

not adrenalin filled this week because this episode was more cerebral with great interplay between Negan and Father Gabriel. We also revisit Shane's c...

Season 8 Episode 4 The Walking Dead "That Guy"

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

NO SOUND EFFECTS!! just pure adrenalin reaction to the action packed 4th episode that will go down in Walking Dead history as one of the most impoactf...

Season 8 Episode 3 The Walking Dead "Monsters"

06 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we are one of the first podcast to relive and go through scene by scene the entire episode. We love life in the apocalypse and we love even...

The Walking Dead Season 8 episode 2 "The Damned" ALL OUT WAR

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We have one of the first reactions in THE WALKING DEAD Podcast Universe join me as go through and EXPERIENCE this great episode of ALL OUT WAR please ...

The Walking Dead Season 8 episode 1 ALL OUT WAR

24 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss our first thoughts on the season premier of The Walking Dead "ALL OUT WAR"

#13 - Winter is Here: A Game of Thrones Podcast Season Finale "The Dragon and the Wolf" episode recap

28 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we recap Game of Thrones Season Finale “Beyond the "The Dragon and the Wolf” with John Funderburk and co-hosts Andree Kless and Diana K...

#12- Winter is Here: A Game of Thrones Podcast "Beyond the Wall" episode recap

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we recap Game of Thrones “Beyond the Wall!” with John Funderburk and co-hosts Andree Kless and Diana Kennis. As always, The hosts share...

#11 - Winter Is Here: A Game of Thrones Podcast "Eastwatch" follow up episode

17 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We follow up on Game of Thrones "Eastwatch" by delving into the nitty gritty with John Funderburk and Diana Kennis. John picks Diana's brain about dif...

#10 - Winter Is Here: A Game of Thrones Podcast "Eastwatch" episode recap

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we recap Game of Thrones “Eastwatch!” John Funderburk is back with co-hosts Andree Kless and Diana Kennis. As always, The hosts share t...

#9 - Winter Is Here: A Game of Thrones Podcast - "The Spoils of War" follow up episode

10 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join co-hosts Andreé Kless and Diana Kennis as they delve into the details with the goings on at Winterfell and Dragonstone. We'll close with talking...

#8 - Winter Is Here: A Game of Thrones podcast “The Spoils of War” episode recap

07 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we recap Game of Thrones “The Spoils of War!” John Funderburk is back with co-hosts Andree Kless and Diana Kennis. As always, The hosts...

#7 - Winter Is Here: A Game of Thrones Podcast - midweek discussion

03 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our midweek Game of Thrones discussion following the breakdown of “The Queen’s Justice. Our fearless leader John is on assignment this...

#6 - Winter Is Here: A Game of Thrones Podcast “The Queen’s Justice” episode breakdown

02 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as our co-hosts discuss the latest Game of Thrones episode “The Queen’s Justice.” We’ll discuss our first impressions, pick our “dro...

#5 - Winter is Here: A Game of Thrones Podcast - "Stormborn" followup!!!

26 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join the fastest growing Game of Thrones podcast! This week we're going in depth with "Stormborn" as we discuss our biggest surprises, biggest disappo...

#4 - Winter Is Here: A Game of Thrones Podcast "Stormborn" breakdown

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off the EPIC episode 2, our co-hosts react to and breakdown "Stormborn." Join us as we discuss our "drop the mic" moments, recap the show scene ...

#3 - Winter Is Here: In depth with the season 7 premiere

19 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nymeria!! Azor Ahai!! yes we go into great detail as we discuss the book in tandem with the first episode. Join the conversation and contact us at @jf...

#2 - Winter Is Here: Season 7 Premiere breakdown!!!

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

First of 2 installments this week as we discuss our first thoughts and impressions of The Game of Thrones season 7 premiere.

#1 (again) - Winter Is Here: A Game of Thrones Podcast preview episode

17 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us John, Diane and Dre as we go through our inital thoughts on the first episode of Game of Thrones.

#1 - Winter Is Here: A Game of Thrones Podcast preview episode

15 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Please join us on our first podcast as we discuss why we love and what we are looking forward to in the upcoming season of Game Of Thrones. You can re...