Morning Call

The key driver for the markets today is the release of the December CPI report. Moody's Analytics' Mark Zandi tees up the number. Plus, the SEC has approved the first Spot Bitcoin ETFs - ones that bulls are betting will draw in new investors into crypto. Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley discusses the outlook for his company's ETF. And, stocks are rebounding after a rocky start to the year. AlTi Global's...

The House returns from the Christmas recess today with less than two weeks to avoid a partial government shutdown. Strategas' Courtney Gelman explains. Plus, tech stocks are rebounding on renewed optimism over artificial intelligence. Wedbush's Dan Ives discusses. And, bond yields are back above 4% after retreating from that key level yesterday. Principal Asset Management's Seema Shah and G Square...

Boeing shares are sinking after an in-flight blowout grounded most of the carriers planes. Jefferies’ Sheila Kahyaoglu explains. Plus, the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference kicks off this week. Barclays’ Emily Field tees up the event. And, what’s ahead for Apple following its worst week to start a year since 1982? Arete Research’s Richard Kramer weighs in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

The monthly jobs report is out this morning, with economists expecting employers to have added 170,000 jobs in December. Old National CEO James Ryan describes the hiring landscape in the banking sector. Plus, as market leadership broadens out, there may be a compelling case for small-caps. Alger’s Amy Zhang gives her top picks. And, stocks are set to snap a 9-week win streak. Waddell & Associates’...

It’s been a rough start to the new trading year as the Santa rally fails to materialize. Former Bridgewater Chief Investment Strategist Rebecca Patterson gives her big investment idea for 2024. Plus, this week marks the beginning of the holiday returns season. FedEx VP of Commercialization Ryan Kelly explains what he’s seeing on the ground. And, what’s in store for the trading day ahead? Washingto...

Shares of Apple are coming off a 4 percent decline – their biggest drop in four months. Big Technology’s Alex Kantrowitz explains. Plus, we are less than two weeks out from the Republican Iowa Caucus. Stifel’s Brian Gardner discusses what’s at stake. And, today is the final trading day of the “Santa Rally” period. Fairlead Strategies’ Katie Stockton makes the case for one sector in 2024. Hosted by...

Oil prices are starting the new year higher following a clash between Houthi rebels and the U.S. Navy. FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller gives the latest. Plus, a new year means new opportunities for stocks. G Squared Private Wealth’s Victoria Greene lays out her top picks. And, the holiday shopping season is not over just yet as consumers head back to stores to return or exchange gifts. D.A. Davidson...

Today marks the last trading day of 2023 with the major indices near record highs. CIC Wealth's Malcolm Ethridge gives his top stock pick for 2024. Plus, it's been a wild year for the cyber space as more companies report security breaches. Qualys CEO Sumedh Thakar discusses what his business is seeing. And, the rise in geopolitical tensions is providing a boost to the defense sector. Decatur Capit...

It's been a year of disruption for the media and entertainment industry. AlixPartners' Grace Lee lays out the road ahead. Plus, after a strong fourth quarter, can Amazon continue its run next year? Clockwise Capital's James Cakmak weighs in. And, the Santa Claus rally is showing no signs of slowing down with the major indices on nine-week winning streaks. LPL Financial's Quincy Krosby and Aureus A...

With mortgage rates poised to come down from their record highs, the housing sector could see some relief next year. Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman explains. Plus, OpenAI is reportedly eyeing a fresh round of funding, valuing the company at or above $100 billion. MSA Capital’s Ben Harburg discusses. And, will this year’s stock winners continue their rally in 2024? GLJ Research’s Gordon Joh...

The final week of the holiday shopping season kicks off today with New Year's celebrations right around the corner. R5 Capital's Scott Mushkin lays out his retail wrap-up. Plus, travel conditions over the holiday weekend were relatively strong compared with last year's Southwest meltdown. Falcon Group's David Banmiller explains. And, it's not just tech getting in on the AI craze; manufacturing is...

Nike shares are sinking after missing revenue estimates for the second straight quarter and slashing full-year guidance. Jane Hali & Associates' Jessica Ramirez explains. Plus, it's been a busy week for the tech sector. Laffer Tengler Investments' Nancy Tengler gives her take on the key headlines. And, one part of tech getting a boost from the AI boom is data centers. Equinix CEO Charles Meyers di...

The need for defense and critical infrastructure is becoming increasingly prevalent as the U.S. and its allies face international and domestic security threats. Parsons CEO Carey Smith lays out what her company is seeing. Plus, Nike reports earnings today as the stock far outpaces the broader retail sector. YCG Funds' Brian Yacktman tees up the report. And, what's the playbook for banks in 2024? K...

FedEx shares are under pressure after the company lowered full-year revenue guidance. BofA Securities' Ken Hoexter explains. Plus, the U.S. and its allies are reportedly considering a strategy shift around attacks in the Red Sea. FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller discusses the outlook. And, are the markets poised for a Santa Claus rally? 2/13 Strategic Partners' Greg Sarian and Yardeni Research's Ed Y...

Global shipping giant Maersk is re-routing all ships heading for the Red Sea due to the "highly escalated security situation." Edge Worldwide Logistics CEO Philip Edge discusses the impact on his company. Plus, FedEx reports earnings after the close today. NorthStar Asset Management's Nimrit Kang tees up the results. And, what's the outlook for travel stocks in 2024? Raymond James' William Crow we...

A big part of the market narrative continues to be mega-cap tech, but will the sector rally in 2024? Cleo Capital's Sarah Kunst weighs in. Plus, a number of hotspots around the world have the potential to extend into the new year. Fordham Global Foresight's Tina Fordham explains. And, we are just one month away from the kickoff of the first primary contest for the presidential election. American E...

A market leadership reversal could be underway with the utilities sector outpeforming this week and communication services lagging. Mizuho's Anthony Crowdell and The Benchmark Company's Matthew Harrigan lay out what's ahead. Plus, Mastercard is out with its latest SpendingPulse report showing a 7.5% increase in online sales during November. Mastercard's Steve Sadove explains. And, markets are on t...

We're less than two weeks away from Christmas and the end of what's set to be a record holiday shopping season. Amazon's Adam Baker describes what he's seeing on the ground. Plus, the Federal Reserve is sending signals around what could be the start of a central bank pivot. Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos explains. And, shares of Adobe are under pressure on a lighter-than-expected forecast. Op...

The latest Federal Reserve monetary policy decision is out this afternoon. Morgan Stanley's Seth Carpenter gives his expectations. Plus, oil prices are falling again after dropping to six-month lows yesterday. Bank of America's Francisco Blanch explains. And, what signals is the freight industry sending about the broader economy? RXO CEO Drew Wilkerson weighs in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

The Federal Reserve kicks off its two-day monetary policy meeting today. New York Times' Jeanna Smialek tees up the event. Plus, the global M&A landscape is under pressure amid higher rates, regulatory concerns, and fears of an economic downturn. LSEG's Matt Toole explains. And, more strategists are out with their 2024 S&P 500 price targets. Oppenheimer Asset Management's John Stoltzfus and Bleakl...

Apple's Product Design Chief is reportedly leaving the company next year. Fast Company's Stephanie Mehta and D.A. Davidson's Gil Luria discuss what this means for the product pipeline. Plus, crypto is coming off a wild week of price action. Morgan Creek Capital Management's Mark Yusko explains. And, investors are gearing up for a busy week of economic data. UBS Global Wealth Management's Mark Haef...

The November jobs report is out today, with economists expecting employers to have added 180,000 jobs this month compared to 150,000 last month. ZipRecruiter's Chief Economist Julia Pollak gives her predictions. Plus, Lululemon is warning of a gloomy holiday season for retail. SW Retail Advisors President Stacey Widlitz explains. And, EU negotiators are reconvening this morning to discuss AI regul...

Oil prices are recovering some ground after falling to a six-month low yesterday. CIBC Private Wealth's Rebecca Babin and Third Bridge's Peter McNally discuss. Plus, one of Wall Street's most notable short sellers is setting his sights on commercial real estate. Marcus & Millichap CEO Hessam Nadji weighs in. And, markets are coming off three straight days of losses. Wall Street Journal's Gunjan Ba...

The CEOs of several of Wall Street’s biggest banks will appear before lawmakers today to talk regulation for the sector. Whalen Global Advisors’ Christopher Whalen discusses. Plus, small-cap stocks have been finding some love from investors lately after lagging the rest of the market for much of this year. Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Greg Tuorto explains. And, price targets for the S&P 500 ne...

The nomination window for Disney board members opens today as the company faces continued pressure from shareholders. Laffer Tengler Investments' Nancy Tengler discusses. Plus, gold prices are ticking back up today after briefly hitting an all-time high yesterday. TD Securities' Bart Melek explains. And, concerns about privacy and data security are rising following a string of recent cyberattacks....