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We just got another lighter-than-expected inflation reading. But is it enough for the Fed to change course? And which course would keep the Bulls in charge? We’ll explore. Plus, we’re learning more about the rise – and the risks – of single-stock leverages ETFs. Former Nasdaq CEO Bob Greifeld will join us with his take on them. And, we’ll give you the action, the story and the trade on Rivian, Pos...

The good news: stocks are surging on a lighter-than-expected inflation report. The bad news: we’re seeing the weakest productivity growth for any expansion in post-war history. What does it all mean? We’ll explain. Plus, we’ll bring you the story, the action and the trade in Disney, Bumble and Canada Goose ahead of results on deck in Earnings Exchange. And, Carter Worth called the top for Energy b...

Meme stocks are making a comeback, with Bed Bath & Beyond doubling since August, and AMC Entertainment up 50%. It’s a headache for the shorts, but is this actually a good sign for the markets? And where’s all the cash coming from this time? We’ll explore. Plus, the Chips Act is now signed into law. And yet the Chip stocks are tumbling for a second straight day. We’ll talk to one of the key Senator...

Stocks have turned lower, giving up the morning’s big gains even after the S&P hit a key technical level. Is it Nvidia’s fault after it pre-announced a revenue miss for Q2? We’ll explore. Plus, should the Fed just sit back and let the job market rip – or should they hike even more aggressively? We’ll debate which response is right following Friday’s red-hot jobs report. And, the Democrats are clos...

A big surprise on the labor front, as the July jobs report came in much hotter than expected. So will the Fed ramp up rate hikes to help tame inflation? We’ll explore. Plus, consumers are spending big money on experiences, which helped Live Nation report a record quarter. The President & CFO joins us to discuss consumer trends post-pandemic. And, mortgage lenders have been hit hard by rising inter...

As inflation sits at 40-year highs, the CEOs of Papa John’s and e.l.f. Beauty join us to discuss spending trends they’re seeing, and how it’s impacting their bottom lines. Plus, after holding the top spot for months, Tech hiring has slowed down significantly. So which industry takes the top spot now? The CEO of Recruiter.com joins us to ahead of tomorrow’s big jobs report. And, Needham’s Laura Mar...

Tech is leading the market’s gains today, as investors digest more Fed speak, earnings & economic data. But could the bounce be short-lived? We’ll look at 3 names poised to keep the gains going. Plus, how likely is a cyber attack against the U.S. in response to Speaker Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan? We’ll speak with a cyber security expert who expects China’s response to be “big.” And, we’ll give you th...

Despite coming off the Fed’s second 75 bps rate hike in a row, and just 3 days ahead of the July jobs report, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly said there’s still “a long way to go” in the fight against inflation. We’ll explore what she says needs to happen. Plus, with inflation at 40-year highs, consumers are searching for any way to save right now. We’ll speak to the CEO of Misfits Market –...

Banks historically do well in a rising rate environment, and this time around, regionals are the outperformers. We talk to the CEO of Texas-based Frost Bank about the activity he’s seeing and why he thinks inflation has peaked. And, Uber results are on deck…why share price could double over the next year. Plus, housing data firm Black Knight reporting home price appreciation posted its biggest mon...

GDP has contracted for the second straight quarter, but a recession has yet to be officially declared. Are investors focused on the wrong thing—and how should they position now? Amazon, Apple and ads—we parse the big trends in teach earnings and what those results reveal about the economy. And 3 Buys and a Bail: Food Edition. We head to the heartland where one trader is making big bets on agricult...

President Biden takes a victory lap with the surprise legislation from Democratic Senators Manchin and Schumer. Royal Caribbean CEO Jason Liberty discusses his take on second quarter strength, and why travelers are back on the high seas. Plus, Secretary Janet Yellen delivers remarks on the economy from the Treasury Department. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com f...

With just an hour away until the Fed decision, we discuss what Powell’s gotten right, what he’s gotten wrong, and whether or not its rapid rate hikes are a huge policy mistake. And as pending home sales in June fell 20% compared to the previous year, the CEO of the country’s largest builder weighs in on the impact of the cooling housing market on her bottom line. Plus—ads, autos, and appliances. W...

Walmart just cut its outlook, sending retail stocks and the broader markets spiraling lower. And now Shopify is laying off workers as e-commerce slows. Are there any winners in the retail sector right now? We’ll explore. Plus, the Nasdaq is leading the market declines as Microsoft & Alphabet are set to report earnings after the bell. Should you buy either right now? Our trader will make her case f...

Stocks are in “wait-and-see” mode as we dive into a critical week for the market. Big Tech earnings are on deck, big economic data is due out and the Fed’s big decision on interest rates. Looms. We’ll walk you through what to expect, what’s priced in, and how to position. Plus, we’ll speak with an expert who says the market is “volatile & directionless” right now, so consider dividend-payers to ri...

We’re back into “growth scare” mode, with weak PMI data out this morning and now Snap Inc.’s digital ad slowdown, too. Is it a Snap-specific problem, or an industry-wide sea change? We’ll get an insider’s view on how to position right now. Plus, we’re seeing more hiring freezes, corporate layoffs and warnings about the low-end consumer on Wall St. What does that say about the Fed’s inflation fight...

Europe is on the brink of crisis, as the continent grapples with energy cuts, collapsing governments and the first interest rate hike in 11 years, spurred by soaring inflation. How much worse can it get, and what does it mean for investors here at home? We’ll explore. Plus, the CEO of Alaska Air joins us with a dire warning on why you should book your holiday travel plane tickets right now. And, w...

The Nasdaq is leading the market’s rally higher once again. So is Tech the place for investors to be? One of our experts says “yes” – as long as it’s ‘resilient Tech.’ He’ll explain what that means. Plus, European countries are now being asked to ration natural gas amid the continent’s energy crisis. We’re live on the ground in Germany for the latest details, and we’ll discuss whether it could hap...

The bulls are charging back, as stocks stage another strong rally today. We’ll look at why we may be closer to the bottom than the top, and how one expert is positioning for what he calls “significant upside” ahead. Plus, there’s a major divergence growing between institutional and retail investors right now. We’ll tell you what it is, and what it says about the direction of the markets. And, Netf...

Stocks are higher once again today, with the Nasdaq now up 5% in July. So are slowdown fears over, or is growth rallying because it’s getting more scarce? We’ll discuss. Plus, Disney is the worst performing Dow stock over the past 3 months, 6 months and 12 months. Is it a macro issue? Politics? Or the CEO? We’ll have a bull-bear debate. And, earnings season is in full swing, with nearly a quarter...

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Fed Governor Christopher Waller says his base case is still “only” 75 basis points for this month’s rate hike. But are underwhelming bank earnings a bad sign? We’ll look at the tough spot the Fed & markets are in. Plus, Dan Yergin joins us with his take on whether or not inflation has peaked, as he’s warning investors about the future of copper and a deepening global energy crisis. And, Netflix is...

Kelly explains how the Fed’s case for a larger interest rate hike this month just became more convincing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inflation soared to 9.1% in June, the fastest pace in 41 years. So why is the 10-year yield actually down today? We’ll look at the market-based inflation signals that have been dropping sharply, and could stay under pressure if the Fed does another large hike. Plus, David Zervos says the Fed has won “uber credibility” from their 75bps hike last month. But what do they need to do to keep that credi...

The Dollar is close to parity with the Euro. Bond yield curves are inverting or dropping sharply. And oil is collapsing again, back below $100/barrel. What are these big moves telling us? We’ll explore. Plus, Amazon Prime Day is officially underway. But there doesn’t seem to be as big a deal as in the past. Does the company still want retail to be its loss leader? We’ll take a hard look. And, Bill...

Across the economy, we are starting to see signs of a slowdown – and that might not be a bad thing. We’ll explain why, and what that means for you & your money. Plus, we’ll hear from one analyst who says restaurants actually want a recession now. He’ll explain why, and give us some stocks to watch. And, we’ll look at all of the ways the Twitter/Elon Musk saga could. We’ll run through 8 possible ou...