Morning Call

The European Central Bank is widely expected to cut rates for the first time since 2019. Citi's Beata Manthey explains. Plus, bullish signals for the freight market, as Saia says it's seeing an uptick in demand. Saia CEO Fritz Holzgrefe discusses. And, according to a new report, nearly three quarters of top black business leaders believe their company has a strong commitment to diversity, equity,...

Shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise and CrowdStrike are higher, offering some relief to the slumping software sector. Clockwise Capital's James Cakmak discusses. Plus, Lululemon reports earnings after the close today. LSEG's Jharonne Martis and Bernstein's Aneesha Sherman debate the outlook for the company. And, the dust is anything but settled for GameStop following its massive stock pop on Mond...

Volatility may be here to stay, as meme stocks and blue chips come off a wild day of trading. Former SEC Commissioner Jay Clayton gives the latest. Plus, one fund betting big on AI-enablers has been outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq over the last year. Putnam Investments' Richard Bodzy dives into his fund's top holdings. And, there's a growing showdown over former president Donald Trump's 2017...

Nvidia and AMD are rolling out new AI chips, as industry competition heats up. Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst explains. Plus, OPEC+ has agreed to extend production cuts into next year. Energy Intelligence's Amena Bakr and RBC's Helima Croft discuss. And, is the software sector slump finally coming to an end? Check Point CEO Gil Shwed weighs in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

A New York jury has found former President Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony charges of falsifying business records. Fordham Global Foresight's Tina Fordham gives the latest. Plus, key to the market action today is the Fed's preferred gauge of inflation: April PCE. Milken Institute's William Lee previews the report. And, it's been a mixed bag of retail earnings this week. Jane Hali & Associates...

Salesforce is set to shave 280 points from the Dow after posting its first revenue miss since 2006. Wedbush's Dan Ives explains. Plus, the second read on Q1 GDP could be a major market driver today. Former Fed Vice Chair Roger Ferguson discusses. And, sources tell CNBC that Nelson Peltz has sold his entire stake in Disney. Albion Financial's Jason Ware dives into what's next. Hosted by Simplecast,...

Salesforce reports earnings after the close today, with profit expected to grow more than 40%. Powers Advisory Group's Matt Powers tees up the results. Plus, among the factors fortifying Nvidia's impenetrable moat will likely be the auto sector. Former Ford CEO Mark Fields explains. And, the Nasdaq is coming off a fresh record close as the tech trade continues to dominate. Bleakley Financial Group...

Nvidia is just behind Apple and Microsoft in terms of market cap following last week's 15% surge. I/O Fund's Beth Kinding weighs in. Plus, it's a busy week of housing data, as that market continues to struggle with higher rates and lower inventory. Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman discusses. And, if the AI impact roadmap starts with Big Tech, retail and the consumer are not too far behind. S...

Nearly 3 million Americans are headed to the airport for Memorial Day Weekend, rivaling the record 2.9 million set last November. The Conference Board's Steve Odland lays out the key consumer trends to watch. Plus, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are hovering near all-time highs, the Dow Transports is lagging this year. FreightWaves' Craig Fuller explains what's driving the slide. And, beyond Big Tec...

Nvidia shares are surging following another blockbuster quarter, as demand for its AI chips shows no signs of slowing down. Clockwise Capital's James Cakmak and Stifel's Ruben Roy discuss. Plus, Nvidia's stock pop is lifting the broader markets. Hennessy Funds' Josh Wein and Defiance ETFs' Sylvia Jablonski explain. And, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is once again warning that a bumpy landing may be com...

The market faces its biggest test yet as Nvidia prepares to report results. Synovus Trust's Dan Morgan previews the quarter. Plus, Target is also out with earnings this morning, just days after announcing thousands of price cuts. SW Retail Advisors' Stacey Widlitz lays out her expectations. And, Fed Governor Christopher Waller is taking a "wait and see" approach when it comes to rate cuts. Silverc...

Sanofi is partnering with OpenAI on artificial intelligence-driven drug development. Sanofi Chief Digital Officer Emmanuel Frenehard lays out the details. Plus, it's a big week for retail, with Lowe's among those reporting earnings today. R5 Capital's Scott Mushkin gives his expectations. And, ahead of Nvidia's results, Microsoft is out with a new AI-powered laptop. Visible Alpha's Melissa Otto ex...

The Dow has crossed the 40K for the first time ever. NorthStar Asset Management's Nimrit Kang discusses the stock playbook from here. Plus, it's not just stocks; copper prices are also hovering near all-time highs. Bank of America's Francisco Blanch explains. And, Einride is partnering with DP World to build the world's largest autonomous trucking network in Dubai. CEO Robert Falck lays out the de...

Despite the slowdown in inflation during April, housing continues to drive prices higher. Camden Property Trust CEO Ric Campo discusses what his business is seeing. Plus, Walmart reports earnings this morning as consumers look for even more value. CFRA's Arun Sundaram lays out his expectations. And, Octopus Energy, number 11 on CNBC's annual Disruptor 50 list, is using AI to spark the global trans...

Investors are awaiting the latest read on U.S. inflation and consumer prices. Citi's Veronica Clark previews the report. Plus, the 2024 CNBC Disruptor 50 list is out, with two-thirds of the companies calling AI critical to their business. Phononic's Tony Atti, number 35 on the list, discusses. And, the Nasdaq is coming off a fresh record high. Piper Sandler's Craig Johnson and G Squared Private We...

The meme stock frenzy is making its return in a big way. Inside Edge Capital's Todd Gordon explains. Plus, Home Depot reports earnings today, offering insight into the health of the housing market. D.A. Davidson's Michael Baker lays out his expectations. And, Caitlin Clark makes her regular season WNBA debut tonight. Washington University's Patrick Rishe discusses the streaming landscape for sport...

The market's record run could hit a snag as Wall Street faces a series of litmus tests around inflation and the consumer. Callan Family Office's RaeAnne Mitrione and Freedom Capital Markets' Jay Woods discuss how to position from here. Plus, Walmart and Home Depot will offer key insight into spending trends when they report earnings this week. Former Walmart CEO Bill Simon and Jane Hali & Associat...

The consumer may be more stretched than Wall Street thinks, as several companies slash guidance. Mastercard's Steve Sadove dives into the latest SpendingPulse survey. Plus, it's been a turnaround story for much of the Chinese stock market in recent months. Goldman Sachs' Kinger Lau explains. And, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly is throwing some cold water on renewed rate cut hopes. Liontrust...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says now is the time to get on the AI train. MapSignals' Alec Young discusses the outlook. Plus, the global EV landscape is set for a shake-up as China's Zeekr prepares to price its NYSE IPO tonight. The Wall Street Journal's Tim Higgins explains. And, the markets are pointed towards a lower open after a mixed session yesterday. CIC Wealth's Malcolm Ethridge previews the tr...

All three major U.S. indexes are close to their record highs, with the S&P 500 on track to post its best growth rate in two years. KKM Financial's Jeff Kilburg and Inside Edge Capital's Todd Gordon lay out their top stock picks. Plus, airlines and hotels still expect strong bookings through the summer months. The Points Guy's Clint Henderson digs into the outlook. And, there's a rally sweeping acr...

The relief rally is beginning to show signs of life as the push-and-pull between earnings growth and rate cuts remains front and center. Bone Fide Wealth's Douglas Boneparth discusses. Plus, the U.S. is exactly six months away from the presidential election. Generation Lab's Cyrus Beschloss dives into a new survey on key political issues. And, Disney is out with its second quarter results this mor...

Warren Buffett held court this weekend at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, where he fielded questions from shareholders and unveiled new investment moves. R360's Barbara Goldstein recaps the event. Plus, Apple is coming off its best day since 2022 after announcing a record-breaking $110 billion buyback. The Maxim Group's Tom Forte discusses. And, April's weaker-than-expected jobs report is boo...

Apple is set to add $162 billion to its market cap at the open after announcing a $110 billion buyback. Laffer Tengler Investments' Nancy Tengler discusses. Plus, investors are counting down to the release of the April jobs report. Citi's Steven Wieting lays out his expectations. And, Berkshire Hathaway kicks off its annual meeting this weekend, its first since the passing of Charlie Munger. Gabel...

The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady for the six straight meeting as the path towards 2% inflation remains challenged. Former Fed Vice Chair Roger Ferguson explains. Plus, Apple reports earnings after the close today. Albion Financial Group's Jason Ware lays out the key metric to watch. And, Novo Nordisk is raising its outlook for the year after posting better-than-expected first q...

Amazon says profit more than tripled during its most recent quarter. RBC's Brad Erickson and GraniteShares' Paul Marino dive into the results. Plus, the Fed is set to announce its latest monetary policy decision today. The New York Times' Jeanna Smialek and The Conference Board's Steve Odland lay out their expectations. And, investors are preparing for the new trading month as the S&P 500 comes of...