Paul Kangas, co-anchor and financial commentator of "Nightly Business Report," is television's leading provider of daily stock market information. A former stockbroker with more than 12 years experience, Kangas joined "Nightly Business Report" when it began as a local program in 1979.

In addition to delivering the daily market summaries, he conducts the "Market Monitor" interview with noted market observers every Friday, He is known for his fast-paced delivery, his sharp wit, and his encyclopedic knowledge of the financial markets. The Village Voice noted that Paul is "not content to merely rattle off stocks and prices." Analysis is a key part of his presentation. Utilizing his extensive contacts on Wall Street, he has earned a reputation for ferreting out the hidden reasons behind his stock moves. This prompted the Miami Review to comment: "How would brokers answer their client's questions about the market without watching Paul Kangas' summaries?"

From 1985 to 1989, Kangas hosted a five-minute weekly wrap-up of U.S. financial markets for distribution on cable television in Germany (originating in Munich and Dusseldorf). The segment was part of a program entitled "Economic Magazine" and was distributed by Handelsblatt the business news publications group.

Kangas got his start in business broadcasting at the Miami CBS Radio affiliate, WINZ. He also authored a syndicated weekly column in Cox Newspapers. He is a frequent professional speaker to seminar and convention groups. Kangas was born in Houghton, Michigan, and is a graduate of the University of Michigan. He earned his broker's license after studying at New York University's Graduate School of Business.