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	Podcast:		Wintrust Business Lunch
	Episode:		Noon Business Lunch 4/17/26: Market upside, gas prices, tax refunds
	Category:		Business
	Duration:		00:00:00
	Publish Date:		2026-04-17 19:27:59
	Description:		Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John to talk about how the market has soared since he was last on two weeks ago, if he still sees more market upside, why he believes the Fed should cut interest rates, the lack of concern about a temporary inflation hike, his belief that oil and gas prices will come down quickly, and what he’s telling his clients right now. Segment 2: Matt Schultz, LendingTree chief credit analyst, joins John to break down a new Lending Tree study that shows 1 in 5 U.S. businesses close within the first year. Segment 3: Cassandra Brown, Senior Vice President, Market Manager, Bank of America Chicago, tells John how to spend your tax refund wisely. Recent Posts Noon Business Lunch Market upside, gas prices, tax refund spending Resilient consumer, staycations, Abt green initiatives Terry Savage: Economic impact of rising gas prices Market jump, core inflation, negotiation complexities Consumer sentiment, VC health, restaurant sustainability Click for more
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