Our economist says the consumer is on the cusp of a significant slowdown, and that could mean big changes for the Fed’s rate cut timeline. Plus, La-Z-Boy shares are soaring to their highest level since 2021 and best day in 7 years. We’ll ask the CEO what’s driving demand. And Lennar is lower despite an earnings beat, but our analyst says that presents a big buying opportunity.

The growing divergence between corporate bonds and equities could signal two things, according to our market guest, and neither of them is particularly good. Plus, investors are starting to question travel stock multiples as prices begin to crack. We’ll check in with the CEO of one of the largest global hotel brands. And we’re tackling stock splits in 3 Buys & A Bail with KKM’s Jeff Kilburg.

The Fed’s Loretta Mester says it’s important not to wait too long to cut rates, but one of our guests says the bifurcation she’s seeing in the economy all but guarantees we’ll be higher for longer. She’s here to make her case. Plus, investors dumped value and bought growth stocks last week, but our market guest is sticking with the value trade. He brings three names he says are well-positioned to pay dividends literally, and figuratively, from here. And from buydowns to rebates the EV winter has pushed suppliers to offer heavy incentives to stoke demand. But Barclays says it may have gone too far. The analyst joins us with the story and the trades. 

The latest economic data suggests the Fed may be falling behind, but is today’s data more noise than signal? We’ll debate. Plus, Slow Ventures’ Sam Lessin says Apple’s WWDC showed it was being smart about AI and came with a serious warning to OpenAI. He’ll join us to explain. And as shareholders vote on whether Elon Musk’s pay package should get approved, we’ll speak with one shareholder who voted yes.

We’re counting down the Fed decision with what to expect from the committee and what to listen for during Powell’s press conference. Plus, Paramount’s controlling shareholder Shari Redstone shocked the business world by terminating merger talks with Skydance. Needham’s Laura Martin joins us to discuss what’s next for the company. And ad firm MNTN is unveiling a new AI-powered platform for advertisers. We’ll look at how it works, and whether it can alter the media landscape.

Kelly explains why Apple’s AI offering was a game-changing moment for the company – and maybe the whole world, too.

Recession probabilities are at their lowest level in over two years, but one part of the labor market suggests otherwise. Plus, markets may be hitting all-time highs, but our market guest says there’s a handful of stocks that were punished on earnings and are worth picking up. And Apple shares are at a new all-time high on the heels of this year’s WWDC, but are Elon Musk’s concerns about security warranted? We’ll ask one cybersecurity expert.

Apple’s highly anticipated developers conference is kicking off with investors eagerly anticipating the company’s AI announcements. We’ll bring you all the headlines live from Cupertino, California. Plus, Europe’s future is in flux after far-right parties made major gains during this weekend’s EU Parliament elections, leading French President Macron to call for a snap national election. And a number of regional banks are joining a downgrade watch list from Moody’s. We’ll ask the person behind the call what they can do to reduce their risk.

Kelly explains why the market seemed unimpressed by the “Roaring Kitty” livestream.

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The synchronized global rate cuts seem to be starting, but will the Fed end up quickly following suit, or will high inflation keep Powell & Co. on the sidelines? Plus, travel stocks tend to be among the hardest-hit names during a downturn, but Travel + Leisure’s CEO calls their business model recession-proof and joins us to make his case. And Sweetgreen shares have tripled YTD as the company invests in automation and suburbanization. We’ll ask the CEO what’s driving growth and what’s next for the company.

We’re counting down to Friday’s big jobs report with a look at the warning signs in the market. Our guest is still bullish in the short-term and joins us with where he’s finding opportunities. Plus, “Roaring Kitty” trader Keith Gill seems to have posted his Gamestop holdings on Reddit, but can he cash in without attracting regulatory scrutiny? And First Solar shares surged after one analyst called it an under-appreciated beneficiary of AI. He joins us to explain his call.

India’s stock market hitting a record high, while the EWW Mexico ETF is hitting a 4-year low. We’ll look at what’s driving these moves and where to find the best overseas opportunities. Plus, Costco is touching a record high after some choppy trading last week, and Wall Street is getting even more bullish. We’ll speak with one analyst who just raised her price target and says it can withstand any macroeconomic environment. And in 3 Buys & A Bail, Jeff Killburg is trading AMD, Duke Energy, Exxon Mobil, and Starbucks.

We debate whether it’s a mistake for the Fed to keep a rate hike on the table after today’s PCE reading. Plus, the relative cost gap between dining in and dining out is at a record high, but our analyst says that benefits one staples stock in his coverage universe. And with earnings season nearly over, we’ll look at how one company is leveraging AI to make earnings trends and data more accessible to investors.

Salesforce plunging 20% after its first revenue miss since 2006, but is it just AI growing pains or is AI killing SAAS? Plus, pending home sales dropping to a 4-year low, but it’s not all bad news. Morgan Stanley has two names that benefit from a housing shortage and affordability crisis. And Costco, Dell, and MongoDB are on deck with results. Nancy Tengler joins us with the trade on all three and her take on the markets.

Nvidia is on a tear, but if you think you’ve missed the rally, there’s one key metric that suggests there’s more room to run. Plus, as yields rise, so do doubts about a rate cut, but our market guest says it doesn’t matter and will tell us where he’s seeing opportunities. And J.P. Morgan is out with a new report suggesting we could see more movement in the housing market soon. We’ll tell you why, and who’s buying.

Our strategist says the Fed holding rates higher for longer makes him more bullish on near-term stock prices. He’ll tell us why and give us two names he likes outside of tech. Plus, is the uptick in stock splits a positive sign for the market? We’ll look at how these names typically perform after the split and which companies could be next. And our mystery stock of the day is getting an upgrade, sending shares up 9%. We’ll reveal it and hear from the analyst who says the AI rewards outweigh the risks.

Was yesterday’s market sell-off a blip or the start of something bigger? We’ll look at how to position your portfolio. Plus, one of the biggest utilities in the country wants the highest electricity users to pay their fair share. We’re joined by the CEO of Duke Energy with what that would look like, and how they’re preparing for a surge in power demand. And don’t miss a special 3 Buys & A Bail “under the radar” edition with KKM’s Jeff Kilburg.

The market sees the first cut in September, but our economist says you don’t have to wait that long – it’s going to be July. We’ll ask what makes him so confident. Plus, no signs of an AI slowdown. Nvidia crushing it once again, with data center growth up more than 400% from last year. And that’s good news for this company. Nvidia and all the big tech giants are clients. The CEO joins us live ahead. And there are Zyn-fluencers and now there’s a Zyn rewards program. We look at the explosive growth of the tobacco-free nicotine pouches, how Philip Morris International is capitalizing on it, and how much upside our analyst sees for the stock because of it. 

We didn’t get a recession, but the market’s behaving as though we just came out of one. That’s how our market guest sees it – and he sees opportunity because of it. He’s here to make his case and brings three names he likes from here. Plus, here comes Nvidia. Our trader is watching for a specific level, and she’s prepared to make a move. She’ll tell us what she expects that move to be today. And with Microsoft’s backing, Khan Academy is bringing its AI tutors to teachers across the country for free. Sal Kahn is here, fresh off the stage at Microsoft Build, to tell us how they’ll be using it, and why it will make a big difference in the classroom.  

Microsoft’s developer conference is underway with CEO Satya Nadella giving the keynote speech right now. We’ll continue to bring you all the latest headlines from that event as we get them. Plus, the tech-heavy Nasdaq hanging near the flat line after hitting a record high in yesterday’s session. We’re on record close watch for both the Nasdaq and the S&P 500. The Dow meanwhile, is on pace for a second positive day in three. This comes as we’ve heard from five Fed officials so far today, all conveying the same message: the path to 2% will be longer than expected, and bumpy. The first cut is expected to come in September. Let’s see if that changes after our first and exclusive interview with Fed Governor Christopher Waller. 

The consumer is doing just fine, even on the low-end. Two of our guests are making that point today. One of them says they’re taking cuts off the table until at least December, while the other says there’s even a case to be made to raises – not cut – this year. Both are here to explain and tell us how they’re positioning from here. Plus, the “Black Swan” is here to talk AI, Bitcoin, Middle East turmoil, and where he’s seeing the biggest risks. Nassim Taleb join us live to tell us how you can position to protect yourself – and even profit from it. And Wells Fargo says China’s rise to dominate the global EV market is not all bad news for U.S. auto stocks. We’ll reveal the one name that may even benefit from it. 

Does the rally have room to run? Our market guest says yes, and for one specific reason. She’s here to make her case, and bring one name she’s especially bullish on. I’ll give you a hint – she buys her gas and her champagne there. Plus, OpenAI partnering with Reddit is just the latest example of AI companies racing to secure access to data. And they may be knocking on this company’s door too. We’ll bring you the name, and the man lending AI efforts there.  

milestone moment. The Dow just hit 40,000 for the first time ever, but can the bulls keep the momentum going? Our market guest has concerns about the strength of the economy and the consumer. He’s here with what makes him worry, and what he’s buying against this backdrop. Plus, speaking of the consumer, one of our guests is hoping to attract a particular kind. We’ll tell you who, how, and why they’re on this year’s Disruptor 50 list. And speaking of disruption, is ChatGPT’s latest tech a killer or catalyst for language learning companies? The CEO of Duolingo isn’t worried, he’s welcoming it with open arms. 

Stocks are surging after inflation cooled a bit last month. We’ll look at what that means for the Fed’s next move. Plus, lower yields are boosting homebuilders today, but new data shows demand could be slowing and we could be nearing an inflection point. And now that Google’s announced an AI assistant and search overhaul, what do all the big tech moves mean for advertisers and publishers?

Kelly explains how many investors have done better over time than they realize.

Google’s annual developers conference is kicking off with some big announcements on the company’s AI initiatives. We’ll bring you the headlines and break down what they mean for the AI race. Plus, meme stocks are back in the spotlight, and we’ve got the charts, the chatter, and the trade on the latest stock market craze. And Mastercard’s new numbers show consumers spending big on travel. We’ll break down the data with Mastercard’s chief economist, Michelle Meyer.

Kelly explains why the Fed’s battle against inflation is far from over.

Roaring Kitty and the meme trade are back, along with the rising risk of stagflation. We’ll look at how to position, and how to diagnose the health of this market rally. Plus, Apple, Google, and Microsoft are gearing up for their developer conferences. But OpenAI is front running all of them with today’s spring update. We have the headlines and the implications of a potential landmark deal with Apple. And despite big gains from GLP-1 makers, health care is underperforming the broader market this year, and our market guest has three value names in the space.

Is the IPO reopening real? Is Google’s AI strategy hinging on man? And speaking of AI, we’ve been waiting on something big from Apple, and they “crushed it,” but not in a good way. We’ll talk about all of that with Slow Venture’s Sam Lessin. Plus, the Dow is on track for eight straight days of gains. Our market guest says those gains can keep going, as long as one thing happens. He’ll tell us what it is and what he’s buying. And, in choppy waters. That’s how the CEO behind this name describes the consumer. He also says his company is well-positioned to weather it. The stock is up 17% just this week. He joins us ahead.  

Corporate America is giving mixed signals on the consumer. We’ll round up the latest company commentary and speak with Lidl’s US CEO about what he’s seeing on the food inflation front. Plus, Beyond Meat’s CEO joins us for his first live TV interview since the depths of the pandemic. We’ll wrap up the company’s disappointing quarterly results and look ahead to what’s next. And Gen Z is increasingly choosing trade schools over traditional 4-year colleges. We’ll speak with the CEO of one publicly traded company that’s benefitting from that boom.

Jefferies’ David Zervos says traders are living in rate cut la-la land and joins Kelly to make his case. Plus, office loan defaults are nearing historic levels, and the Empire State Building’s landlord says that’s creating a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity. And the likes of Stanley Druckenmiller are starting to trim Nvidia –should you? We’ll ask one of the biggest bulls on Wall Street.

Stanley Druckenmiller says rate cuts should be entirely off the table and that the Fed fumbled the football on the 5-yard line with the game on the line. We’ll look at the path forward for the Fed. Plus, Disney nearly broke even on streaming, but missed revenue estimates for a fourth consecutive quarter. We’ll ask Oscar-winner Brian Grazer about the future of Hollywood. And Apple unveiling its first iPads since 2022, but today’s news is only an appetizer for next month’s big event.

This year’s “Woodstock for Capitalists” is in the books, and we’ve got one Berkshire shareholder to weigh in on Buffett’s latest moves. Plus, former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says Starbucks needs to fix its stores to win back customers, but Bank of America is sticking with its buy rating on the stock and joins us to make her case. And, we’re tackling Disney, Simon Property Group and Lucid in Earnings Exchange.

A weaker-than-expected jobs report following a more dovish-than-expected Powell this week... did it just change the rate cut timeline for the Fed? Plus, there was one thing overshadowed in Apple’s blowout earnings report that has Needham’s Laura Martin worried. We’ll ask her what it is and what Apple can do to alleviate her concerns. And Starbucks, Disney, Block and Under Armour have all been helmed by boomerang CEOs, but has that helped or hurt the companies? We’ll ask our trader in 3 Buys & A Bail.

We’ll break down Fed Chair Powell’s message to the markets and tell you how to position from here. Plus, freelance job platform Upwork is moving higher on earnings and strong guidance. We’ll speak with the CEO about the labor trends she’s seeing. And Apple headlines today’s earnings after the bell, but we’ll also get the action, the story, and the trade on Hershey and Cloudflare in Earnings Exchange.

60 minutes until the Fed’s latest decision on interest rates. We’ll tell you how to position and what to expect for today and the rest of the year. Plus, Taylormade is taking a big swing at athleisure with Tiger Woods’ new line. We’ll speak to the CEO about that partnership, the state of golf, and a potential IPO. And we’re tackling the consumer, inflation, and housing in today’s Earnings Exchange.

24 hours until the Fed’s next decision on interest rates and one of our next guests says we could in for a hawkish surprise. She’ll tell us what she means by that and how to position. Plus, Amazon’s earnings expectations are sky-high, but one portfolio manager says the company’s firing on all cylinders and joins us to make his bullish case. And our mystery cloud stock of the day is hitting an all-time high on the back of an earnings beat. The CEO joins us exclusively with what’s driving the results.

As we count down to the Fed’s decision on interest rates this week, our market guest says don’t fear high rates, embrace them! He tells us why, and what he’s buying against this backdrop – including one name that’s out of character for him. Plus, Elon Musk makes a surprise visit to China as Tesla clears a major hurdle in that market. Is this the catalyst that could turn things around for the beaten-down EV maker? We’ll discuss. Plus, this name offers a unique way to trade the GLP-1 diet drug craze, but the company’s product spans across various sectors. The CEO joins us exclusively ahead. 

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A GDP surprise, and not a good one! The economy is slowing but inflation is stubborn, yields are spiking, and stocks are sinking. But two of our guests say it's not as bad as it seems. They’re here to tell us why, and where they see opportunity in this market. Plus, Meta is down big amid weak revenue guidance and big AI spending plans. Did that report just set the tone for Alphabet? We'll talk about that, and look at the names that are set to benefit from Meta's AI capex commitment. And there's one stock defying the selloff today. It's up 6% right now, and up 600% in a year. Yesterday, one of our guests called it a top pick. So we invited the CEO on. He joins us for an exclusive interview ahead.

The bull market has room to run, and the recent volatility has presented great opportunity. That’s according to one of our guests. He’s here with what makes him optimistic, and the three names he likes right now. Plus, Boeing’s loss may have been smaller than expected, but it was an ugly quarter. We have the latest on earnings, the CEO search, and how quality control issues are being handled. And, there more names on deck to report including a big one, Meta. We have the action, the story, and the trade into the print. 

: Stocks higher, yields lower as investors digest mixed economic data. Business activity in April grew at the slowest pace so far this year, while new orders fell for the first time in almost four years. But manufacturing input costs hit a one-year high and services demand remains strong. So what does all this mean for the Fed? Our economist makes the case for a July cut. Meanwhile, new home sales notched their highest reading since September, as builders pull back on prices and offer incentives to offset higher rates. We’ll talk to the CEO of real estate developer Howard Hughes Holdings about the demand trends he’s seeing.  

There’s GDP, PCE, and big tech earnings. It could be a market-moving week. If there’s a pullback, our market guest says ‘buy.’ He’ll tell us why and where he’s looking for opportunity. Plus, speaking of pullbacks, some of semi names are in a bear market, but our analyst sees strength ahead, and soon. He’ll tell us when, why, and what names he sees best positioned across the chips universe from here. And on this Earth Day, a special Three Buys and a ‘Maybe’ ESG edition. The acronym may be divisive, but the returns our guest sees for these names may make you a buyer.

Geopolitics, earnings, and economic data on deck next week could make or break the Fed’s hawkish tilt. We’ll look at what to watch and where to find value. Plus, Netflix shares plunging after saying it’ll stop reporting subscriber numbers. We’ll tell you whether investors should be worried. And airlines earnings are off to a strong start, but there’s a bifurcation in that trade, and Wall Street’s top airlines analyst is here with what it is.

Has the Fed’s base case shifted from “later cuts” to “no cuts this year?” Our market guest says it doesn’t matter. He sees stocks going higher regardless. He’ll tell us why, and the one scenario that could change it. Plus, credit card debt stands at a record high. At the same time, using buy now pay later to fund purchases remains popular. Klarna has its finger on both of these trends, and the CEO is here with what he’s seeing. And, a push to on-or near-shoring supply chains is making one sector increasingly attractive. We’ll tell you which one, and the names that stand to benefit the most. 

The bond market is keeping stock gains in check as we prepare to hear from Fed Chair Powell this hour. We’ll bring you the headlines and reaction from BNY Mellon’s CEO. Plus, the winners and losers ahead of REIT earnings as office vacancy rates hit a 20-year high. And housing starts just posted the biggest drop in 4 years, but one name is better-insulated from high rates, according to our analyst.