T Bill's Plain Market Talk

T Bill's Plain Market Talk

William F Thompson

Episodes 252
Avg. Duration 17m
Activity Sporadic
Since Jul 2021
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Weekly
Format
Episodic
Hosting
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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

S6E1 01/09/26 – Market’s At Record Highs, The Labor and Unemployment Numbers. Stock Selling Strategies, The Market’s Recent Returns.

Jan 09, 2026 15m

Hello 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…

S5E15 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 23, 2025 17m

Hello 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…

S5E14 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 12, 2025 17m

Hello 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…

S5E13 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 28, 2025 17m

Hello 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,…

S5E12 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 19, 2025 16m

Hello 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…

S5E11 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 12, 2025 15m

Hello 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…

S5E10 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 28, 2025 14m

Hello 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…

S5E9 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 13, 2025 15m

Hello 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…

S5E8 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, 2025 17m

Hello 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…

S5E7 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 02, 2025 17m

Hello 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…

S5E6 04/11/25 – The Market’s Recent Volatility, Amazon Cancelling Orders From China, February Inflation Down To Lowest Level In Four Years, Bond Market Reaction To Tariffs.

Apr 11, 2025 17m

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include:The market’s recent volatility.Amazon has begun cancelling orders from China. Islands inhabited by…

S5E5 04/03/25 – The Market’s Reaction To The Tariffs. How They Were Calculated, The Market’s YTD Returns, Money Movement, Bitcoin Down 20% From Its Highs.

Apr 03, 2025 15m

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: The market’s reaction to the tariffs.How the tariffs were calculated. Possible scenarios going…

S5E4 03/20/25 – The Market’s Recent Volatility, The Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision, Amtrak Getting a New CEO, How Much Do Astronauts Make.

Mar 20, 2025 20m

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include:The market’s recent volatility. The Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Decision. Amtrak is getting a…

S5E2 03/07/25 – Market’s Reaction To Tariffs, Walgreens Going Private, The Wash Sale Rule, The February Labor Report. Academy Awards Financial Impact.

Mar 07, 2025 16m

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: The market’s reaction to the tariffs.  Walgreens is going private. The Wash Sale Rule. The February…

S5E2 02/21/25 – Tariffs and Inflation, United Healthcare Stock Decline, The Market’s Recent Performance, Evaluating a Company, New York Yankees Allowing. Beards.

Feb 21, 2025 19m

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include:Tariffs and inflation.  The market’s recent returns. United Healthcare’s stock decline.IMAX stock…

S5E1 02/07/25 – The Stock Market’s YTD Returns, Tariffs Explained, The Super Bowl and The Stock Market, Affirm Up 20%.

Feb 07, 2025 15m

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include:The stock market’s year-to-date returns.Tariffs explained.  The United States largest trading…

S4E44 12/13/24 – The Price Earnings Ratio, Broadcom Over $1 Trillion In Value, NLRB Rules Reality Contestants Are Employees, Fed Expected To Cut Rates.

Dec 13, 2024 18m

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include:  The Price Earnings Ratio Broadcom over $1 Trillion in market value on strong earnings and growing…

S4E43 11/26/24 – The Stock Market At Record Highs, The Proposed Tariffs, Netflix After The Streaming Issues, Macy’s $154 Billion Accounting Issue, Glicken Box Office Success, The NYSE Pediment.

Nov 26, 2024 17m

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include:  The stock markets are at record highs.   The proposed tariffs.  Netflix up 9% after streaming…

S4E42 11/08/24 – The Stock Market’s Good Week, The Aftermath of the Market Crash of 1929, The Fed Cuts Rates, UMG Suing Tunecore For Music Copyright Infringement.

Nov 08, 2024 25m

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: The stock market’s good week.  The aftermath of the stock market crash of 1929. The Federal Reserve…

S4E41 11/01/24 – The Stock Market Crash of 1929 and The Great Depression, Markets Up After Weak Labor Report, Amazon’s Strong Earnings, Inflation Near Fed Target.

Nov 01, 2024 25m

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include:  The Stock Market Crash of 1929 and The Great Depression.  Markets up in spite of weak labor…

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