Why is the stock market reaching record levels? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to reconcile why Wall Street is breaking new records while the Main Street economy is barely limping along, and whether the Fed's easy money policies are the cause.

How is the 2013 economy looking? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report on the Tatum Survey, which shows managers are becoming more optimistic about 2013 economic prospects.

Early reports of sales are up for 2013. Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to with the Tatum Survey that reveals sales projections are up, along with capital expenditures for early 2013.

Is hiring picking up by employers? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to with the Tatum Survey that shows a greater interest in increased hiring, but also with a concern about not finding qualified candidates.

Are business conditions improving? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame with the Tatum Survey of Business Conditions that indicates that managers are reporting an increase in confidence about the economy.

Sales and investment seem to be up for businesses. Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame with the Tatum Survey that indicates managers are encouraged enough by order backlogs to increase their capital investment.

Will the 2013 economy be an improvement over last year? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to reveal his thoughts about what the 2013 economy will look like, considering the political and market challenges.

Business managers report on the condition of the U.S. economy? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame with this month's Tatum Survey, where business managers indicate the economy is headed downward.

Business sales seems to be mirroring consumer confidence. Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame with this month's Tatum Survey, which indicates business sales and capital spending both will be flat into 2013.

Will employment improve in 2013? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame with this month's Tatum Survey that indicates employment will not improve very much in 2013.