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There’s a pandemic productivity boom underway, with the U.S. doing more with fewer workers than ever before. We’ll look at what that could mean for markets, jobs, inflation – and the Federal Reserve, too. Plus, the housing market continues to be red hot. We’ll speak with the CEO of Realogy about trends they’re seeing, and its surging stock price. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: a 20% price cut for Tes...

The complicated relationship between the Fed & markets is getting more fragile as the words “tapering” and “transitory” draw contention. We’ll debate what’s happening in the real economy and explain what investors actually want from the Federal Reserve. Plus, Oatly’s debut through a traditional IPO is off to a decent start. Are direct listings and SPACs falling out of favor? We’ll explore. And, lu...

A 5-star tech fund manager has three names to buy on the dip – and none of them are big cap tech! He’ll join to explain why. Plus, Bitcoin sinks after China cracks down on cryptos, stocks sell off and Coinbase has technical problems. We’ve got it all covered. And, we’ll explain why the “chips” are falling into place for the semiconductor industry, and bring you the latest developments out of Washi...

Macy’s just reported a monster quarter, but the stock isn’t responding in kind. CEO Jeff Gennette joins to discuss that and the comeback of the consumer. Plus, Fidelity wants to give teens access to no-fee brokerage accounts. We’ll speak to the company about this new push, and what it means for the next generation of traders. And, there’s an unexpected beneficiary of the crypto craze: Ethan Allen....

AT&T spinning off WarnerMedia to form a new company with Discovery. We'll get a look at the massive media merger and the companies that could be ripe for the next deal. And Twitter goes blue, Tim Cook takes the stand and millennials hate home ownership. That's in today's Rapid Fire. Plus, cannabis company Columbia Care posted record profits as marijuana use soared in 2020...the CEO weighs in on it...

Reopening stocks are taking off after the CDC changed its guidance on masks for vaccinated people. Is the lockdown trade dead? We’ll debate. Plus, if you can work from anywhere, you can probably make big bucks. We’ll look at the cities paying folks a bundle to move there. And, investors are liking GoodRx’s acquisition announcement which sent the stock higher. But could Amazon now be taking aim? We...

Despite another inflation gauge coming in hot, markets seem unphased today. So what’s changed? We’ll ask the experts. Plus, crypto player Coinbase is set to release its first earnings report since going public. We’ll tell you what to watch, and what it means for the sector. And, a 5-star small cap fund manager joins to explain why small names could soon equal big gains, including five names you sh...

The tech selloff takes hold again today after making a stellar comeback in yesterday’s session. We’ll dig into the wreckage. Plus, the Colonial Pipeline shutdown is already causing pain at the pump. We’ll give you the latest timeline on when oil may flow again. And, as the nation continues to reopen and consumers get together again, will this be a summer of love for dating stocks? We’ll explore in...

Stocks starting the day with a sell-off, but the Nasdaq reversing course and briefly turning positive...a technician breaks down the key levels to watch. And Oppenheimer is bullish on Coinbase. The analyst behind the call joins with why he sees nearly 50% upside from here. Plus, the latest on the Colonial Pipeline hack and how much pain customers could be facing at the gas pumps. Hosted by Simplec...

A pandemic-induced worker shortage is in full swing, with the NFIB reporting a record 44% of small businesses can’t fill positions. Is this a short-term surge, or long-term problem? We’ll examine the impact on businesses, investors, inflation and the Fed. Plus, one of the largest pipelines in the U.S. was forced to close down after a cyber attack. We’ll bring you the latest details. And, are stay-...

Today’s jobs report miss was the largest since 1998, sparking new concerns over the recovery. How did economists get it so wrong? And does this help ease any Fed tapering fears? We’ll debate. Plus, Walmart takes aim at rival Amazon with a big move into health care. We’ll look at the brewing battle between these behemoths. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: Elon Musk’s crypto warning, the return of travel...

An independent report found that President Biden’s “American Families Plan” could cost $700 billion more than the White House estimates. Could the costs of the plan actually outweigh the benefits? We’ll ask Chief Economic Adviser to the Vice President Mike Pyle. Plus, layoffs are down, sales jobs are hot, Zoom is “so 2020” and workers want to get paid. We’ll give you the latest labor market trends...

Mentions of ‘inflation’ were up 800% on earnings calls in the first quarter, just as Janet Yellen mentioned the potential for higher rates. What does her-about face mean for markets, and will investors buy it? We’ll ask our experts. Plus, as restrictions lift and employees head back to the office, we’ll talk to the CEO of Upwork about the future of work in America. And, shares of Hayward are soari...

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spooked the market after saying interest rates may need to rise at some point. And her comments come as the Nasdaq sinks for a third straight day. We’ll tell you how to react, and protect your money too. Plus, Pfizer is reportedly seeking emergency approval for use of its Covid-19 vaccine in adolescents ages 12 to 15. We’ll speak with the CEO. And, in today’s Rapid...

There’s been plenty of drama with individual stocks, but overall markets have been enjoying a pretty low-drama rally. Can the calm last into the summer months, or are we headed for some choppy trading ahead? We’ll ask our markets experts. Plus, shares of many pandemic “darlings” have been struggling as investors turn to reopening stocks. Will Clorox join them in the red? We’ll debate. And, we’ll s...

With costs going up all across the economy, companies are being forced to either raise prices or shrink their profits. We’ll tell you which parts of the market are safe, and which also have the most pricing power right now. Plus, one expert says EVs are just one part of the auto tech revolution that will impact every aspect of our lives. He’ll join to explain why. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: Apple...

The Wall St. consensus says the Fed won’t taper this year, but one top strategist says “yes they will.” He’ll join us to explain why. Plus, some experts say the government should step in to help the U.S. regain its former dominance of the chip industry. We’ll debate that move. And, Bloomin’ Brands hits a fresh intraday high on the back of a big earnings beat and strong U.S. comparable sales. We’ll...

The Fed says it’s transitory; CEOs say it’s an issue; and investors are caught right in the middle. Inflation will be the key issue to watch at today’s Federal Reserve news conference. We’ll discuss why. Plus, President Biden is expected to unveil yet another $2 trillion plan this evening, and taxes will be front of mind. We’ll give you the details. And, what do Ellen DeGeneres, Mark Cuban, Dogeco...

As prices on everyday goods continue to rise, can companies pass the costs along to consumers? One Wall Street strategist says yes, and that consumers will happily pay up. He’ll join us to explain why. Plus, Stifel just reported record quarterly revenue, as its stock hovers near all-time highs. We’ll speak with the CEO about what’s behind the gains. And, new data from Yelp shows more than 500,000...

Between the ‘Reddit Rebellion’ and crypto craze, many investors feel like everyone around them is getting rich quickly these days. We’ll explain how and why you should keep your cool, and show you how not to lose money when the fear of missing out takes over. Plus, demand is soaring for shares of hot private companies across Silicon Valley -- and supply isn’t keeping up. We’ll explain why. And, th...

Investors seem spooked by the potential of a capital gains tax hike. We’ll look at what could realistically happen, and one area that could be a big beneficiary. Plus, $200 billion has been wiped out of the market as Bitcoin plunges below $50,000. Is this the beginning of the end of the crypto craze? We’ll debate. And, what if you could access money from your paycheck in between your actual pay da...

Intel is set to report earnings after the bell. Can it justify its recent rally with a new CEO, an ambitious turnaround plan and more competition than ever? We’ll discuss. Plus, Chipotle reported a huge jump in sales last quarter as its doors opened and its online app dominated. We’ll speak with CEO Brian Niccol. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: Goldman’s bold EV call, an under-the-radar stay-at-home s...

‘Buying the dip’ is something we’re often told from Wall Street strategists. But what if there aren’t any dips to buy? We’ll discuss. Plus, we’ll speak with one of the key researchers behind the Pfizer vaccine about the breakthrough technology and why she’s not concerned about variants. And, as Apple announced its new product lineup, a key supplier was suffering a multibillion dollar ransomware at...

Apple is kicking off its first product event of the year, with potential new gadgets from Airtags to updated iPads expected to debut. We’ll give you the details as they break. Plus, legendary investor Bill Miller joins to tell us what he believes are the biggest risks to the market right now, and why he’s a big believer in Bitcoin too. And, if you’re looking to hedge against market risks right now...

Bitcoin is struggling to rebound from its worst day since February. We’ll explain why and where the selling is coming from. Plus, many see inflation as a transitory issue that could fade as stimulus money dries up. But former NEC Director Larry Lindsey disagrees, and he’ll join us to explain why. And, Facebook is looking to cash in on the popularity of “audio-only” apps like Clubhouse by launching...