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Twitter vs the world? Alex Kantrowitz from Big Technology and Casey Newton from Platformer discuss the latest in Elon Musk’s battle for the social media giant. Plus, is Fundstrat’s Tom Lee getting less bullish? He breaks down his latest market call. And, has the market priced in the Fed’s tightening cycle? Steve Liesman speaks with St Louis Fed President James Bullard. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

Stocks ended the day lower after a seesaw session. Jason Trennert from Strategas and Jim Bianco from Bianco Research debate the impact of rising rates on the market, as yields on the 10-Year treasury note hit their highest level since 2018. The CEO of KBW gives his take on bank stocks, following a divergent performance for Bank of America and Charles Schwab on the back of results. World Bank Presi...

The talk of the tape is Elon Musk’s maneuver to takeover Twitter. Will he be successful? Alex Kantrowitz from Big Technology and Casey Newton from Platformer discuss. Plus, stocks closed at session lows and major averages notched another week of losses. Cameron Dawson from Fieldpoint Private explains why it’s time to focus on high quality and defensive-leaning names. And, Michael Santoli looks at...

Stocks selling off into the close ahead of a 3-day holiday weekend with tech leading the decline. Twitter shares closing in the red despite initially popping following Elon Musk’s $54 per share takeover offer for the social media company. Box CEO Aaron Levie explains why he thinks that bid may be too cheap. Evercore ISI’s Mark Mahaney weighs in on where the stock will go from here. Wells Fargo one...

Stocks closed near session highs. Chris Hyzy from Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank says there are bargains in the equity market. Plus, Tom Lee from Fundstrat Global Advisors explains why stay-at-home stocks is the “toughest group” to own right now. And, Michael Santoli looks “Beyond the Banks” for his Last Word. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Stocks rallying on Wall Street as the S&P and Nasdaq snapped 3-day losing streaks. Investors looking past a record gain in producer prices just a day after the hottest reading on consumer prices since 1981. Fed Governor Christopher Waller explains why he thinks inflation is peaking and how many more rate hikes it will take to get inflation under control. Mastercard Economics Institute Chief U.S. E...

Exclusive interview with Guggenheim Partners Global Chief Investment Officer Scott Minerd. He explains why he remains bullish in the face of hawkish Fed commentary. Plus, Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood responds to criticisms made about her funds following Morningstar’s downgrade of the ARK Innovation ETF. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

Stocks giving back big early gains extending the losing streaks for the S&P and Nasdaq to 3-days after the highest increase in consumer prices since 1981. National Economic Council Director Brian Deese says inflation is running uncomfortably high and explains why the White House’s plan to allow more ethanol in gasoline will help lower prices at the pump. And Satori Fund Founder Dan Niles explains...

Stocks closed near the lows of the day. Adam Parker from Trivariate Research says the upcoming earnings season may stabilize the market. Plus, is there an alternative for stocks? Anastasia Amoroso from iCapital makes the case. Walter Isaacson is working on an Elon Musk biography and says it’s not surprising that Musk decided not to join Twitter’s board of directors. And, Michael Santoli’s Last Wor...

The major averages closed near session lows after losing steam throughout the session. Fundstrat’s Tom Lee weighs in on the pullback, and whether he thinks the market has already bottomed. Investors Kyle Bass and Mark Mobius discuss the Chinese market and opportunities abroad. And a former Twitter board member gives his take on Elon Musk’s decision to not join Twitter’s board, and why it’s a “grea...

Could rising rates derail the market? Wharton School Professor Jeremy Siegel gives his take. Plus, shares of Robinhood fell more than 6% after a downgrade from Goldman Sachs. Dan Dolev from Mizuho defends his “Buy” rating on the stock. And, Ebrahim Poonawala from BofA Securities names JPMorgan a top idea ahead of next week's earnings report. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pc...

The Dow closing higher on Friday to notch a 2-day win streak, but the major averages finishing the week in the red. Axonic’s Peter Cecchini and Leuthold Group’s Jim Paulsen debate whether the bull market is still alive despite ongoing Fed fears. Transport stocks having their worst week since October 2020. Evercore ISI’s Jon Chappell weighs in on whether a freight recession is on the horizon and wh...

Stocks staged a turnaround and closed just off session highs. Anastasia Amoroso from iCapital says the clock is ticking on a recession and the consumer is going to get caught in the crosshairs. Plus, is the Fed’s attempt to rein in inflation a “high-stakes game of chicken”? Jurrien Timmer from Fidelity Investments weighs in. And, Barclays analyst Karen Short is making a big bet on the consumer and...

Stocks staging a rally in the final hour of trading to snap a two-day losing streak. Allianz Chief Economic Advisor Mohamed El-Erian weighs in on the recent market volatility and whether stocks or bonds are more attractive right now. Levi Strauss CEO Chip Bergh says the denim maker has more price increases in the works and explains why he sees no signs of a consumer spending slowdown in the U.S. B...

The FOMC minutes sent stocks lower and major averages posted 2-day losing streaks. Josh Brown from Ritholtz Wealth Management and Tom Lee from Fundstrat Global Advisors discuss how investors should navigate the Fed's next moves. Plus, Nancy Davis from Quadratic Capital Management explains why there could be potential for more volatility ahead. And, Michael Santoli gives his last word - "testing."...

Another rough day for the market as volatility reigned following the release of the Fed minutes. Former PIMCO chief economist Paul McCulley gives his take on central bank policy and inflation. Billionaire Sam Zell says the Fed is months behind the curve, and outlines where he’s looking for opportunities. And as tech stocks took the brunt of the pain again today, Wedbush’s Dan Ives says the group i...

Stocks closed near session lows following hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard. Joe Terranova from Virtus Investment Partners doesn’t think this is a bear market. But, legendary investor Leon Cooperman says there’s a chance we could see a recession in 2023. He explains why and reveals some of the top positions in his portfolio right now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

Stocks selling off into the close amid new concerns the Fed’s rate hikes could slow the economy. Marathon Asset Management CEO Bruce Richards warning about a great disconnect in the market and why he is selling into any rally right now. Tech the biggest loser on Wall Street, but Wedbush’s Ygal Arounian lists the tech stocks that look like bargains. Mizuho’s Dan Dolev explains why he slashed Coinba...

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed near session highs. Is the market on the edge of a breakout or breakdown? Brian Belski from BMO Capital Markets and Dan Greenhaus from Solus Alternative Asset Management discuss whether investor can trust this rally. Plus, is the worst over for tech? Top investor Glen Kacher from Light Street Capital outlines his top trades. And, the “Last Word” from Michael...

Tech stocks rallying to start the week on Wall Street after Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought a 9% stake in Twitter. Jefferies’ Brent Thill discusses whether Musk’s purchase could impact Twitter’s strategy. Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson reacts to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s warning that the Fed could hike rates more than Wall St. is expecting and whether the risk of a recession is ri...

Stocks rallied into the close, led by real estate, utilities, and consumer staples. Is it time to get defensive? Jim Cramer outlines his investment strategy and outlook for the second quarter. Plus, star value investor Scott Black from Delphi Management makes the case for Jabil Inc.. And, Robby Greengold from Morningstar explains why he downgraded the ARK Invest ARKK ETF to a “Negative” rating. Ho...

The major averages closing in positive territory to start the second quarter as investors digest the March jobs report and oil prices falling below $100 a barrel. Council of Economic Advisers Chair Cecilia Rouse weighs in on the employment picture and whether releasing 1M barrels per day from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve will really help bring down gasoline prices. Meanwhile, RBC Capital Market...

Despite a late-day sell-off, major averages posted their first positive month of the year. Can that momentum continue? Liz Young from SoFi and Stephanie Link from Hightower discuss. Plus, breaking news on Activision! Dave Michaels from the Wall Street Journal reports that authorities are investigating a meeting between CEO Bobby Kotick and a trader. And, Chinese internet names are getting hit hard...

Stocks staging a steep sell off late in the trading session. The Dow falling more than 500 points as Wall Street closed out the worst quarter for stocks in two years. SVB Private Bank Chief Investment Officer Shannon Saccocia on where she sees opportunities in this challenging investing environment and why healthcare is no longer just a defensive sector. Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel on the out...

Dow and S&P 500 snap a four-day winning streak. Is the rally running out of gas? Tom Lee from Fundstrat Global Advisors says, “We’ve probably made the low for the first half of 2022.” Plus, veteran trader Mark Fisher of MBF Trading explains why he prefers natural gas over crude oil. And, Bank of America’s Jessica Reif Ehrlich has a bullish call on Disney and says it is “hitting it out of the park....