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Adam Neumann Exclusive, Underestimating Apple?, Great Setup for Markets 4/11/24
WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann is unveiling his new venture and spoke exclusively to our Deirdre Bosa about that and his bid to buy back WeWork. Plus, Bank of America says the Street is underestimating Apple’s pricing power ahead of its results and joins us to make his case. And the market is fixated on the macro, but that’s a good thing according to our market guest who says the setup into earnings couldn’t be better.
47:4611/04/2024
Sticky Inflation Situation, Nvidia Defying Gravity?, Google’s Chip Shot 4/10/24
March’s CPI number came in hotter than expected, hurting the probability for a June rate cut, but our market guest sees a lot of opportunities in both stocks and bonds. Plus, Nvidia’s defying gravity according to our trader. He’ll tell us how to position. And Google is unveiling a new chip and calling out the competition. We spoke exclusively with the Google Cloud CEO and bring you the highlights.
43:4110/04/2024
Beyond Mega Caps, Banking on Tech, Travel Trade Exclusive 4/9/24
Satori Fund’s Dan Niles brings us the three names he would kick out of the Mag 7, and the areas where he’s looking beyond big cap tech. Plus, we’ll check in with one banking veteran ahead of the financials kicking off earnings season. And inflation is not slowing down Norwegian Cruise Lines as the company places its largest ship order ever. We’ll speak with the CEO on the heels of that massive investment.
43:5409/04/2024
Fed’s Hawk Talk, Yellen in China, Solar Eclipse Countdown 4/8/24
The Fed has been unusually unanimous over the past several years, but we’re starting to see some divisions when it comes to cutting rates. Plus, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sat down exclusively with our Sara Eisen in China. We’ll bring you the highlights. And we’re counting down to the 2024 solar eclipse with a live report from Burlington, Vermont, and renowned theoretical physicist and author Brian Greene.
44:5208/04/2024
Stronger (Jobs Market) For Longer?, Retail Bargain Buy, Miami’s Billionaire Buyers 4/5/24
Another strong job report is leading our economist to change her rate cut forecast. She joins us to make her case and tell us what she expects from the Fed going forward. Plus, a check on the consumer, including one name where our analyst sees a 26% rally. And “higher for longer” is not an issue for the ultra-rich. We’ll tell you who’s scooping up properties in Miami and talk to one of the power brokers behind some of the deals.
42:4005/04/2024
The Jobs Juggle, Disney’s Next Move, Rare VC Titan Interview 4/4/24
What happens if tomorrow’s key jobs number misses consensus in either direction? We’ll look at the dueling scenarios. Plus, Disney notching a win against Trian’s Nelson Peltz, but the fight is far from over. And a rare interview with Founders Fund Partner Trae Stephens on the state of VC funding, AI, and much more.
44:0404/04/2024
Disney’s Boardroom Battle, Einhorn’s Best Idea, Fed’s Path Forward 4/3/24
Disney’s shareholder meeting is underway. We’ll bring you the result of its proxy battle and what it means for the future of the company. Plus, we’re live at the Sohn Conference for David Einhorn’s best investing idea. And the Fed chair Powell continues to push back the timeline for rate cuts. We’ll look at the fallout for the economy.
47:4803/04/2024
Markets & Metals, Fed Positioning, Tesla’s Rare Drop 4/2/24
Stocks are under pressure as yields climb and gold hits an all-time high. Plus, SF Fed President Mary Daly is preparing to speak this hour as the market comes to terms with fewer rate cuts. We’ll look at how to position for higher-for-longer rates. And Tesla shares falling after deliveries fell below even the lowest analyst estimate.
43:3702/04/2024
Timing the Fed’s Cuts, Blip or Bottom?, Retail Pains & Gains 4/1/24
Stocks are falling and yields are climbing in the first trading day after the Fed’s key inflation read showed prices moderated in February. We’ll look at whether three rate cuts are still on the table for 2024. Plus, manufacturing in China finally grew for the first time in five months. Is it a blip or have the Chinese markets finally hit a bottom? And Macy’s pain could be its competitors’ gain... We’ll look at the brands that will benefit the most.
44:1001/04/2024
Sam Bankman-Fried Sentencing, AI Underdogs, Around the Word: Europe 3/28/24
Disgraced former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried gets hit with a 25-year sentence. We’ve got color from the courtroom and one attorney’s analysis of the “paradox” case. Plus, the AI underdogs are on the verge of an opportunity our analyst says he hasn’t seen in a decade. And we’ll go around the world once more in a special Europe edition of 3 Buys & a Bail.
44:0228/03/2024
Emerging Opportunities, Banking on AI, & AI Power Trades 3/27/24
Veteran investor Mark Mobius says India is on top. He's here with where he's seeing the biggest opportunities, and the names to buy to take advantage of it. Plus, AI and the banks. Top banking analyst Mike Mayo says there's one clear winner. He's here to tell us who it is, what makes it a standout, and how much upside he sees ahead. And powering AI will be a massive challenge, but there are four names well-positioned to lead the charge. The analyst behind that call is here to make his case.
43:5927/03/2024
Buoyed by Buybacks?, Around the World: Japan, Staples Slump 3/26/24
One of our market guests says we’re in a debt-fueled, buyback-driven rally that could extend the bull market for years to come. Plus, Japan’s stock market is hitting record highs but it’s not too late to get in, according to one portfolio manager. And one consumer staples stock is down 30% from its recent high, but one of our guests likes it and says now is the time to buy.
44:4126/03/2024
Hawkish Fed Risk?, Boeing Shake-up, Around the World: China 3/25/24
Is the market truly ready for a more hawkish Fed on the heels of Atlanta Fed President Bostic’s comments? We’ll talk about that and how to position. Plus, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is set to leave the company by year-end. And we’re going around the world this week to find opportunities, kicking things off with China and Kraneshares CIO Brendan Ahern.
47:2525/03/2024
“Not a Bubble, but Bubbly”, Caution Warren-ted?, Stealth Housing Play 3/22/24
One of our market guests says the market’s not a bubble, but it’s “bubbly.” He’ll tell us what he means by that. Plus, Tesla is down more than 30% to start the year, should you steer clear or buy the dip as Sen. Warren now calls for an investigation. And it’s been a big week for the builder stocks, but one analyst is calling out one retailer as a stealth housing buy. We’ll reveal it, ahead.
43:5622/03/2024
No Stopping the Rally?, Reddit IPO & Full Stream Ahead? 3/21/24
Wall Street is building on a record-setting run, and our market guest says it doesn’t matter when the Fed cuts – that run will continue. He’s here with what makes him so bullish. Plus, we are awaiting Reddit’s first trade. Bullpen Capital’s Duncan Davidson told us yesterday that if it prices at the top of the range, it could be set up for failure. Well, it did price at the top of it, at $34. Duncan is back with us. We’ll see what happens when the first trade crosses the tape. And two reasons why Netflix will continue to dominate the streaming wars. Our analyst tells us what they are and how much upside he sees ahead.
46:3321/03/2024
Countdown to Fed Decision, Reddit IPO Watch, Chipotle’s Big Split 3/20/24
Less than 60 minutes away from the Fed decision, we’ll look at how to position ahead of Powell’s press conference. Plus, Reddit is set to become the first major mainstream company to go public this year, but our guest says he wishes it wasn’t leading the way. And Chipotle shares briefly topped $3,000 after announcing one of the biggest stock splits in history. We’ll look at what’s behind the timing and what it could mean for the stock going forward.
40:1320/03/2024
Tech Safety Trade, Nvidia’s AI Revolution, Health of Housing 3/19/24
Abandon tech at your own peril, according to our market guest. He’ll join us with the two names to consider from here. Plus, Nvidia’s announcing an extended partnership with Databricks. We’ll speak with the CEO about that and the company’s potential IPO. And the CEO of Howard Hughes joins us on why he says the housing shortage will get worse before it gets better.
43:0019/03/2024
Don’t Chase the Crowd, Closing the AI Gap?, Homebuilder Sentiment Shift 3/18/24
Our market guest is avoiding the most crowded trades, and betting on what he calls “the most underrated methodology”. He’ll tell us the names he found and opportunities he sees. Plus, Apple is reportedly looking to license Google’s Gemini AI, but is that enough to put Apple back in the AI conversation? We’ll debate. And homebuilder sentiment is finally back in positive territory. We’ll speak with one player doing business in both space.
44:1318/03/2024
Inflation Front & Center, Massive NAR Settlement, Stick with Boeing? 3/15/24
Next week’s Fed meeting has big implications for investors for the rest of the year. We’ll tell you what could change and what it means for the market. Plus, the National Association of Realtors reaching a settlement that will change the real estate market as we know it. We’ll get the Redfin CEO’s first reaction. And Boeing’s on pace for its worst week since January’s infamous doorplug incident, but one Boeing shareholder tells us he’s sticking with the stock, and joins us to make his case.
44:4315/03/2024
Timing the Cuts, TikTok Takeover?, “Meat” Makeover 3/14/24
The market now sees the Fed’s first rate cut coming in June, but one former NY Fed analyst thinks that’s an overestimate. Plus, the so-called TikTok bill is on its way to the Senate as one billionaire floats a plan to buy the company if it becomes law. We’ll look at the social media landscape and impact on the 2024 election. And Impossible Foods is in the midst of a makeover as it hopes to attract more customers. The CEO joins us with what’s behind the strategy.
44:3014/03/2024
Higher For Longer… For Longer?, Cost of Energy Security, Next Social Media Threats 3/13/24
Stocks struggling to keep up yesterday’s momentum. We’ll get you up to speed ahead of tomorrow’s inflation and retail sales data. Plus, energy prices moving higher as Ukraine blows up a Russian refinery. Dan Yergin is here to weigh in on the return of energy security and its costs. And Congress is taking the first step toward a TikTok ban. We have what’s next and what it means for cybersecurity going forward.
44:1613/03/2024
Timing the Cut, Boeing’s Blues, Equal Pay Day 3/12/24
Today’s inflation print may be pushing Fed rate cuts even further out, with markets now pricing in just a 50% chance in June. We’ll look at how to position and get the results of the 10-year note auction. Plus, Boeing reportedly failed 33 out of 89 FAA product audits, and now the manufacturer’s woes are starting to hit the airlines’ bottom lines. And today is Equal Pay Day, marking the date that symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what their male peers earned in the previous year. We’ll look at the salary shortfall and what companies can do to help close the gap.
43:0312/03/2024
The Next Catalyst, Late Fee Limbo, Future of Media 3/11/24
With earnings in the rearview mirror, our market strategist brings some buys that coincide with what she thinks will be the next catalyst for the market. Plus, a new cap for credit card late fees, thanks to a new rule from the CFPB. We’ll speak with the director about why it’s a controversial topic for many. And serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk is here with former TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer to discuss their new media venture targeting children.
44:1011/03/2024
Don’t Trust the Rally?, America’s $775B Gap, Trade of the Union 3/8/24
Stocks are struggling to hold their initial gains following the stronger-than-expected jobs number, but Fundstrat’s Tom Lee is staying bullish on stocks and tells us where he’s seeing opportunities now. Plus, the latest unemployment rate may have ticked higher but the share of prime-aged women in the workforce climbed to nearly 78% and is hovering near a record high. We’ll look at what it’ll take to get more women into the workforce. And President Biden is calling on higher corporate taxes in his latest State of the Union address. We’ll get a traders take in today’s 3 Buys & a Bail.
44:4108/03/2024
Biden & Business, Cleveland Fed Pres. Mester Exclusive, Earnings Exchange: COST, AVGO, DOCU 3/7/24
President Biden is expected to go after the wealthy and corporations in his State of the Union address tonight. We’ll look at the challenges and potential impact for business and Wall Street. Plus, Fed Chair Powell is wrapping up his second day of testimony on Capitol Hill. We’ll speak exclusively with Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester about the central bank’s path forward. And we’ll look at Costco, Broadcom, and Docusign ahead of their reports in Earnings Exchange.
46:5207/03/2024
Powell on Capitol Hill, NYCB Capital Infusion, Musk vs. OpenAI 3/6/24
The Fed’s not ready to start cutting rates, according to Chair Powell. We’ll break down his first day of testimony on Capitol Hill and what it means for investors. Plus, NYCB is plunging on reports the bank is seeking a major capital infusion. And OpenAI is firing back to Elon Musk’s lawsuit by publishing some of Musk’s emails that appear to contradict what he’s said recently about OpenAI.
44:1806/03/2024
Value Hunting, Trex CEO Exclusive, Earnings Exchange: CRWD, JWN, JD 3/5/24
Our market guest is rotating out of Nvidia and back into value, and has one name where he expects to see healthy returns. Plus, the Trex CEO joins us with his view of the housing market and how the deck manufacturer is benefitting from home renovation trends. And we’re talking shopping, cybersecurity, and the supply chain in Earnings Exchange before Nordstrom, CrowdStrike, and JD.com report.
43:5905/03/2024
Apple’s Penalty & Pivot, Real Estate Risks, and 3 Buys & A Bail: Retail Edition 3/4/24
The EU slapped Apple with a nearly $2B fine on the same day the tech titan changed its messaging around artificial intelligence. We’ll break down both stories and look at how to be positioned in the stock from here. Plus, could warehouses be the next shoe to drop in commercial real estate? Our analyst has the risks and opportunities in the sector. And as investors prepare for a big week of retail earnings, our trader has three buys and a bail in the space.
46:5704/03/2024
Riskey Business, Musk Sues OpenAI, 3 Buys & A Bail: Crypto Edition 3/1/24
New York Community Bank management described internal controls at the bank as ineffective. We’ll look at what went wrong and speak to the former chief risk officer at Discover. Plus, Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Sam Altman, but our market guest says she’s ready to buy more Tesla shares on any perceived weakness. And we’ve got a crypto edition of 3 Buys & A Bail, following bitcoin’s monster rally this week.
43:5101/03/2024
Playing Offense, REIT Returns, The Long Game 2/29/24
Today’s key inflation data is still ahead of the Fed’s 2% target, but that’s not stopping our market guest from finding ways to play offense. Plus, from the housing shortage, to onshoring, and America’s aging demographic, our guest has one REIT trade investors can take advantage of. And we’ve got a rare exclusive interview with the CEO of Acushnet, the parent company of Titleist, about the business of golf, what’s driving demand, and the future of the sport amidst all the uncertainty with the PGA Tour and LIV Golf
43:5129/02/2024
Overlooked risk?, Weight-Loss Ripple Effects, Earnings Exchange: PARA, HPQ, BIRK 2/28/24
Our market guest says investors are paying too much attention to rate cuts and not enough to something else that could become a headwind for global markets. Plus, the CEO of Life Time joins us on the heels of an earnings beat with the company’s strategy amid the weight-loss drug boom. And we’re trading Paramount, HP, Inc., and Birkenstock in Earnings Exchange.
46:0428/02/2024
Goldilocks Growth Period?, Shutdown Showdown, Earnings Exchange: FSLR, LMND, SQSP 2/27/24
Our economist says the economy is setting up for a goldilocks growth period and joins us to make her case. Plus, the countdown to a partial government shutdown is back on, and it seems that time is the biggest hold up. We’ll speak to a Washington policy analyst to explain. And we’ve got the action, the story, and the trade for First Solar, Lemonade, and SquareSpace on today’s Earnings Exchange.
43:4527/02/2024
Stronger for Longer, Trio of Tech Trades, Earnings Exchange: LOW, ZM, WDAY 2/26/24
Economists are increasingly sure a recession can be avoided. We’ll look at what that means for the Fed’s rate cut timeline and the markets. Plus, Amazon is now part of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and that’s one of the reasons our guest sees another 30% upside from here. And three more names on deck to report, including one our trader says has been left for dead by the market, but may still have some life left in it.
44:0626/02/2024
Next Leg of AI Rally, Long Live Live (Nation), Ukraine War: 2 Years Later 2/23/24
Stocks are treading water after a big run. Is the AI momentum finally starting to slow or just shift to different names? Plus, Live Nation getting a lift after yesterday’s strong earnings. We’ll speak to the CEO about the quarter and the year ahead. And tomorrow marks the 2-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We’ll talk to a panel of experts about the geopolitical landscape, the Biden Administration’s new sanctions, and the outlook for defense stocks.
45:1223/02/2024
AI Boom Buys, Read on Real Estate, Earnings Exchange: WBD, LYV, SQ 2/22/24
Nvidia proves AI can continue powering big gains and our market guest has some names he’s looking within the AI ecosystem. Plus, our housing guest has the setup for the spring selling season, and we’ll speak with the CEO whose company owns the Empire State Building. And we’re talking content, concerts, and cash in Earnings Exchange with Warner Bros. Discovery, Live Nation, and Block.
43:5922/02/2024
Intel CEO at Foundry Event, Nvidia Earnings on Deck, and Travel + Leisure Trends 2/21/24
We’ve got a First on CNBC interview with the CEO of Intel on the heels of their big Foundry Event. Plus, how do you trade Nvidia’s earnings ahead of the tech titan’s results? And the Travel + Leisure CEO joins us fresh off the company’s latest results with the travel trends he’s seeing to start the year.
46:1021/02/2024
Stronger for Longer, Serving Up Gains, Earnings Exchange: TOL, PANW, WING 2/20/24
What if the economy isn’t just avoiding a recession, but getting stronger instead? We’ll debate. Plus, one food stock just served up solid earnings and has been red hot, doubling off its recent low. Its CEO joins us to discuss. And our trader breaks down the narratives and numbers ahead of Toll Bros., Palo Alto Networks, and Wingstop.
44:1720/02/2024
To Cut or Not to Cut, How AI Regulation Could Impact a Credit Score, and 3 Buys and a Bail: International Edition 2/16/24
Inflation data coming in hot yet again, so what’s next for the Fed? Moody’s Mark Zandi wants four cuts, while Wells Fargo’s Mark Smith sees the possibility of NO rate cuts in 2024. FICO’s software leverages AI to determine a customer’s creditworthiness...but there could be big changes ahead as lawmakers hash out how to regulate that tech. The FICO CEO tells us what’s next. Plus, go around the world in today’s edition of 3 Buys and a Bail. Stephanie Link gives us the trades on India, Japan, Macao and China.
44:3516/02/2024
The American Consumer, Nvidia vs. Tesla, Earnings Exchange: COIN, ROKU, AMAT 2/15/24
Is the American consumer finally about to crack? Our market guest says there are still ways to make money in the U.S., bring some global plays as well. Plus, retail investors are selling Tesla and buying Nvidia, but one investor says that may be about to change. And we’ve got the action, the story, and the trade for Coinbase, Roku, and Applied Materials ahead of their results.
43:5415/02/2024
Worst-Case Scenario, Brokerage Battles, Charging Ahead 2/14/24
Will inflation resume its downward trend, or will the so-called “last mile” require a harder landing? We’ll debate. Plus, an exclusive interview with Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev on the heels of the company’s surprise profit. And EV demand is slowing globally, but one company is looking to capitalize on that and its CEO joins us to explain how.
44:4914/02/2024
Timeline Turmoil, Bitcoin Flowmentum, Gig Economy Earnings On Deck 2/13/24
Stocks are plunging on today’s inflation read. We’ll look at the implications for the Fed and how to position from here. Plus, Grayscale’s global head of ETFs joins us with the latest read on their bitcoin products. And a trio of gig economy stocks set to report. We’ll look at the numbers and narratives to know.
43:4913/02/2024
Tough Earnings Setup, Super Bowl Winners & Losers, and Earnings Exchange 2/12/24
The consumer isn’t cracking yet, but one analyst says the setup for retail earnings is tough nonetheless. She joins us with the one group she says can keep the retail party going. Plus, a lot of brands spent big money during last night’s big game, but the biggest winner may have been those who spent the least. And we’re tackling three names in earnings exchange: Marriott, Vornado, and Waste Management.
44:0512/02/2024
Chip Value Pick, Spring Selling Surprise, 3 Buys & A Bail: Big Game Edition 2/9/24
It’s been a big week for chip stocks, and while one name in the group isn’t getting a lot of attention from Wall Street, our market guest loves it. Plus, “Million Dollar Listing New York” star Ryan Serhant is here to weigh in on the spring season for housing. And we’re talking streaming, snacking and spirits in 3 Buys & a Bail.
44:5809/02/2024
“The Magic’s Back”, Bargain Buys, Moment of “Zyn” 2/8/24
Needham is upgrading Disney to buy for the first time in five years. The analyst behind that call joins us with what’s behind the decision. Plus, the S&P is nearing a record but our guest is bargain hunting in the beaten-down parts of the market and brings us his favorite names. And Philip Morris’ fastest-growing, tobacco-free product is facing some criticism from Capitol Hill. We’ll speak to an analyst about what it means for the stock, and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb for the impact on consumers.
44:3108/02/2024
Hidden Risks in the Regional Banks, The AI Nine, Stream Dream Team - 2/7/24
Former Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan is here with the risks he sees in the regional banks. Plus, Goldman Sachs says forget the Magnificent 7 and makes the case for owning the AI 9. And ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros are teaming up to launch a sports streaming service, but is it too saturated to succeed? We’ll debate.
45:1007/02/2024
Silicon V(AI)lley, Earnings Midpoint Exchange, Market Momentum 2/6/24
VC Sam Lessin joins us amid more layoffs in tech with the themes he sees emerging in 2024. Plus, we’re halfway through earnings season and we’ve got three names on deck, including one that our trader says is a buy despite getting crushed since the pandemic. And our market guest says the stage is set for solid returns this year. He’ll tell us where he sees the most opportunities.
43:5506/02/2024
Bet on the Bulls?, AI & H2O, New Boeing Headwinds 2/5/24
More good news on the economy coupled with more pushback on premature rate cuts from Fed Chair Powell is putting investors in a tough spot. We’ll look at how to position. Plus, a unique way to play the AI gold rush, featuring a Top-10 company on CNBC’s Just 100 List. And there’s a new quality concern for Boeing involving its supplier Spirit AeroSystems.
43:5605/02/2024
Blowout Jobs Report, AI Lobbying Explodes, Activist Investing: 3 Bails & 2 Buys 2/2/24
If there was any hope left for a March rate cut by the Fed, today’s blockbuster jobs report put an end to that. We’ll look at what’s next and how to position. Plus, AI lobbying spiked in 2023 as companies look to influence the federal government’s upcoming guidelines. And with activist investor activity picking up, our trader tells you which stocks are a bail and the ones to pick up because of it.
42:5002/02/2024
Fed’s Timeline Turmoil, Mag 7 Becoming Terrific 3, and Big Oil, Clorox & Skechers 2/1/24
Goldman Sachs is revising its Fed rate cut forecast. Their chief U.S. economist is here with what’s behind the call. Plus, has the Magnificent 7 become the Terrific 3? One tech investor is going that way and tell us the names he’s sticking with. And the earnings parade rolls on with ExxonMobil, Chevron, Clorox and Skechers in Earnings Exchange.
44:0001/02/2024
Fed Decision Countdown, Rates & The Consumer, The Tech Factor 1/31/24
We’re in the final countdown for the Fed decision, and our panel disagrees on when the Fed will cut rates and why. Plus, the ripple effects from the Fed’s higher-for-longer mantra will remain with the consumer long after they begin cutting rates. We’ll tell you some of the trouble spots to watch, though there are plenty of red flags in the most recent round of earnings. That’s the subject of today’s Earnings Exchange.
42:4331/01/2024