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Apr 28, 2023
U.S. GDP Misses Economists’ Forecasts in First Quarter
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U.S. gross domestic product rose 1.1% in the first quarter. A survey on retirement confidence sees the steepest year-over-over decline since 2008. Plus, Mastercard’s earnings report. Host: Katie Ferguson.
Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Blocked in the U.K.
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Microsoft will appeal a U.K. regulator’s decision to block its purchase of Activision. Norfolk Southern’s earnings report includes a charge for its recent train derailment in Ohio. Plus, the clouds clear for Boeing. Host: Katie Ferguson.
A Federal Reserve Rate Hike Pause May Be On Its Way
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The federal funds futures market is pricing in a roughly 70% chance that the central bank will pause rate increases in June. Plus, a look at home prices and Verizon’s earnings. Host: Katie Ferguson.
The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index declines for the twelfth month in a row. A preview of Amazon’s earnings this week. Plus, is a bargain store a bargain stock? Host: Katie Ferguson.
American Express posts its latest earnings report. Why electric vehicles often launch in Norway. Plus, SpaceX’s latest rocket launches. Host: Nick Devor.
Meta and Amazon push on with job cuts. Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown is coming soon. And the mortgage squeeze triggers big layoffs on home buying and selling platform Opendoor Technologies. Host: Nick Devor.
IPO for J&J’s Consumer Health Division is coming soon. Big banks post better-than-expected earnings. And the winners and losers From the IRS EV-update. Host: Nick Devor.
Netflix’s big week is off to a bad start. 60 S&P 500 companies report earnings this week. Plus, Apple’s latest venture into the financial space. Host: Katie Ferguson.
Consumer spending and sentiment is taking a hit. Corporate defaults are at their highest level since 2016. Plus, which stocks have rallied more than 1,000 in the last decade? Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Producer price data shows a cooldown in inflation. Coinbase might be missing out on the latest crypto rally. And e-cigarette companies could hit speed bumps ahead. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Core Inflation Remain Stubborn. I-Bond Rates Set to Fall.
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Core inflation data from March might push the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again next month. LVMH earnings show the strength of luxury shoppers. And the rate on Treasury I-Bonds could fall to about 3.8% in May. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Weight Watchers will soon be able to prescribe weight-loss drugs. Boeing delivers more passenger jets than expected. And Bitcoin tops $30,000. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Americans are spending more of their income on vehicle payments. ‘Super Mario Bros’ shines at the box office. And PC sales plunge. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
March jobs data will be released, but the market reaction will wait. The 20 largest stocks in the S&P 500 have added almost $2 trillion in market cap. Plus, will Disney fully acquire Hulu? Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Analysts expect companies to tighten their belts in the years ahead. ConAgra raises its earnings forecast, but sales remain sluggish. And FedEx will soon combine its delivery networks to shed costs. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
A Weaker Dollar Makes the Fed’s Job More Difficult
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The dollar index falls, making foreign goods pricier. Johnson and Johnson settles talc claims for $8.9 billion. And higher interest rates means fewer new bonds. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
The latest reading of the Fed’s preferred inflation metric. Which platform stands to benefit from a TikTok ban? Plus, a look at the demand for nickel. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits increased 7,000. Why RH is worried about the banking crisis. Plus, Bed Bath & Beyond’s latest woes. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Elon Musk and a group of artificial-intelligence researchers call on companies to pause development of ChatGPT-style models. A preview of Tesla’s upcoming delivery release. And Bitcoin mining is using more energy than ever. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
The Chinese Tech giant says the move will create value for investors. Lululemon results reflect strong consumer spending. And Sam Bankman-Fried is charged with bribery. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Will student loan payments dent consumer spending? Warning signs from the junk bond market and bank loan officers. And First Citizens Bancshares pops on partial SVB takeover. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Foreign investors are selling U.S. Treasuries and taking their investments elsewhere. A big win for the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard merger. Plus, banks borrowing approaches historic levels. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
TikTok CEO Shou Chew appears before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Ford offers new insights into its EV business. Plus, a prolonged puppy pause? Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Powell says the banking system is sound. Services inflation could be a problem. And Albemarle ramps up its lithium refining footprint in the U.S. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
The company applied for a permit to test self-driving vehicles across California. Barron’s looks into pricing errors at Dollar General. And money market funds reach record levels. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
The deal happened quickly in the wake of high-profile bank failures. Amazon will lay off another 9,000 employees. And First Republic Bank continues its tumble. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
New data on February home prices is released. China’s EV production is up. Plus, U.S. companies have more cash on their balance sheets. Host: Nick Devor.
Spending in February fell across department stores, food services, and furniture stores. Foxconn expands into EVs. Plus, T-Mobile will acquire Mint Mobile’s parent company. Host: Angela Palumbo.
The deal was brokered by the British government. Bank of America’s Bond Problem. And Pfizer’s offer to buy Seagen values the biotech firm at $43 billion. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Life Time sees memberships rise. China EV sales jump despite falling car sales overall. And a major recession gauge plunges into triple digits for the first time since 1981. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
The CBO predicts the deficit could balloon to $2 trillion. A TikTok ban looks more likely. And JetBlue expects a merger lawsuit. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
It’s been a turbulent time for airlines and their pilots. A look at retail, including earnings from Macy’s and American Eagle Outfitters. Plus, the latest in mortgage rates. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
The company reported earnings on Tuesday. Plus, Dish gets a double downgrade. And the M2 money supply experiences its biggest ever decline. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
The cuts are a rare move for the world’s most valuable company. Pfizer is reportedly in talks to buy a cancer-focused biotech company. And a J.P. Morgan analyst is bullish on Zillow despite housing market weakness. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation rose in January. Live Nation’s earnings beat expectations. Plus, Spotify announces a new AI feature. Host: Angela Palumbo.
What Alibaba’s earnings tell us about the Chinese economy. Bath & Body Works sends warning on first quarter results. And investment in climate tech firms is up. Host: Nick Devor.
Intel will cut its quarterly dividend. Amazon’s purchase of One Medical goes through. Plus, what ZipRecruiter’s guidance tells us about the economy. Host: Angela Palumbo.
Home Depot earnings beat estimates. January’s home sales release is another indicator of the slowdown in the housing market. Plus, bonds see another week of net inflows. Host: Shaina Mishkin.
Chinese stocks are up by nearly half over the last three months. The 60/40 portfolio strategy has gained 6.8% this year. Plus, more layoffs in tech. Host: Nick Devor.
Customers spent more in January than December. Shares of The Trade Desk soar after a stock buyback announcement. And the White House announces steps to build out EV charging.
Consumer prices climbed 6.4% from a year ago. Palantir shares surge on acquisition rumors. And a massive default in New York highlights troubles for commercial real estate.
Markets shrug off bad news for earnings. Consumer sentiment ticks higher. And high oil prices could reverse progress on inflation fight. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
50.4 Million Americans Estimated to Bet on the Super Bowl
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Americans are set to bet a record amount on the Super Bowl this weekend. Plus, a look at the industrials and consumer discretionary sectors. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
U.K. regulators say Microsoft’s Activision purchase will hurt consumers. Used car prices rise after six months of declines. And Disney posts strong earnings. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
The President wants to quadruple the tax on corporate stock buybacks. Bed Bath and Beyond will sell stock in a bid to stave off bankruptcy. And Zoom announces layoffs. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Ford’s Mach-E sales fall 45%. Eli Lilly reports earnings. And three years after its release, Sony’s PlayStation 5 still sees strong demand. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
The Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter point. Subscription revenue lifts Peloton’s bottom line. And Meta’s earnings meet expectations but investors sent shares higher on news of expense cuts. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
The company will need to continue to cut production costs to maintain profits. Falling PC demand hurts Samsung and AMD. And Caterpillar fails to impress, despite rising sales. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Some Mustang Mach-E options saw cuts of $6,000. One analyst says gig economy companies are due for a turnaround. And customer deposits fuel SoFi’s better than expected results. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
The latest reading of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation metric. It was the worst quarter for ESG funds in over five years. Plus, the ongoing pharmacist shortage hits CVS and Walmart. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Lithium miner Albemarle projects 2023 sales growth of as much as 75%. Homebuilder D.R. Horton shares a positive outlook for the housing market. And Verizon reverses three quarters of subscriber losses. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
The company will reportedly invest $10 billion in OpenAI over multiple years. Deutsche Bank turns sour on cybersecurity software providers. And Wayfair shares jump nearly 25% on layoff news and a double-upgrade from J.P Morgan. Host: Jackson Cantrell
Netflix added 7.66 million subscribers in its fourth quarter. A big change is coming to the pharma industry. And leading banks and asset managers aren’t putting their money where their mouth is when it comes to climate change. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
The U.S. government has effectively run out of money. New home construction beat forecasts in December. Plus, a look at Discover’s latest earnings report. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
At least three analysts raised their price targets on Netflix stock this week. Coinbase stock pushes higher amid workforce cuts and a wild crypto market. And United Airlines beats earnings expectations. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Oil stocks are up while oil prices slump—what’s going on? More bad news for Bed Bath & Beyond. And why small business owners aren’t upbeat about the next six months. Host: Nick Jasinski
The latest employment report offered mixed signals on the future of inflation. Southwest’s holiday cancellations will hit earnings. Plus, a look at subprime auto bonds. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Bed Bath & Beyond Expresses “Substantial Doubt” About Future
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Amazon will lay off 18,000 employees. Bed Bath & Beyond updates investors on its distressed-debt offering. And Stitch Fix cuts jobs as its CEO steps down. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Founder Marc Benioff says the company hired too many people. Chinese stocks get a boost from regulators. And the Fed is unlikely to lower rates in 2023.
A record number of vehicle deliveries fell short of Wall Street estimates. Blackstone makes a blockbuster deal with the University of California Fund. And Americans share a dismal outlook for 2023.
We take a look at the Dogs of the Dow. Value stocks beat growth stocks in 2022. Plus, our picks for stocks that could outperform the market this year. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Egg producer shares haven’t done nearly as well as the commodity. U.S. crypto regulation looms large in 2023. And higher than expected unemployment claims boosts stocks. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
The worst day of the year for stocks was September 13th. Pending home sales near a multi-decade low. And Carvana heads for a difficult 2023. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Analysts missed the mark by 40% in 2022. Southwest’s stock sinks as flight cancellations strand travelers. And retail sales jumped this holiday season. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
The EV maker’s stock is down roughly 55% in just three months. A new U.S. spending bill brings big changes to 401(k) plans. And inflation cools off, but the Fed isn’t blinking.
Thirty-seven companies went public and raised just $7 billion in 2022. The Phoenix Suns notch a lucrative valuation. And Youtube TV will broadcast NFL games next season.
Interest rates fall from peak levels but home sales continue their slide. A new activist investor plans a shakeup for Six Flags. And consumer confidence hits an 8-month high
A modest rise in Japan’s government bond yields suggests an end to ultra-loose monetary policy. Nike’s better than expected earnings. And FedEx’s concerning results.
Despite a push towards cleaner energy, peak coal may be years away. U.S. corporate bonds had their worst year on record. And stock buybacks are likely to drop in 2023. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
A new report looks at how much packaging waste Amazon produces. What a new deal tells us about investing in space. And a new regulation in California hits solar stocks. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Covid-19 hospitalizations are on the rise. Netflix’s new ad-tier is off to a slow start. Plus, the Senate passes a bill banning TikTok on government devices. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
The central bank raised rates by half a percentage point. Moderna’s cancer vaccine success takes the stock higher. And one analyst is bullish on Olive Garden. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Bankman-Fried Charged With Wire Fraud and Money Laundering.
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The FTX founder was arrested in the Bahamas on Monday. Inflation comes in lower than expected. And SpaceX is now worth more than Lockheed Martin. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Elon Musk is likely responding to Apple’s app store fees. Falling gas prices drag down refiner stocks. And Amgen is Buying Horizon Therapeutics. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Wall Street warns not to expect a Santa Claus rally. Indiana files a pair of lawsuits against TikTok. Plus, a champagne shortage. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
The Pentagon announces a $9 billion contract with Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Oracle. A look at Apple’s latest privacy push. Plus, GameStop’s latest quarter disappoints. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Analysts from Morgan Stanley see slowing growth ahead for Airbnb. Microsoft pledges to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo. And Rent the Runway’s restructuring starts to pay off.
Tech layoffs could be spreading to other sectors. TSMC pledges to spend $40 billion on its Arizona chip plants. And Textron wins a lucrative U.S. Army helicopter contract.