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Investors still processing Thursday’s massive rally, but what exactly was it? Just some knee jerk reaction to a slightly better CPI print and hopes for a Fed shift? Or a real turn in sentiment to the upside? Plus, the latest on the FTX Bankruptcy. How did some of the world’s most sophisticated investors miss…everything? And how big could the fallout end up being? And the China conundrum. They seem...

Inflation is cooling, and stocks are heating up! Key data is now suggesting the Fed may start to back off of rate hikes. We’ll look at where we could go from here, and how to position. Plus, FTX’s collapse continues, with its founder now facing all kinds of questions. And the fallout is reverberating throughout all of crypto. But is the worst behind us, or still to come? We’ll explore. And, just h...

Stocks are lower today, as some key earnings reports disappointed and control of Congress remains unclear. We’ll dive into it all for you. Plus, how far reaching is FTX’s liquidity crunch? And who’s on the hook for losses? We’ll explore what it all means for the future of crypto, and more. And, Volkswagen is bullish on EVs, predicting the U.S. will be a major player by 2030. We’ll speak with the c...

Election Day is here, and we’ll look at the possible scenarios coming out of the Midterms and what they could mean for markets and your money. Plus, the Dow is coming off its best October ever, but one market expert isn’t sold the pain is over just yet. He’ll explain why he sees a dip coming, and what you should be buying when it does. And, a massive bailout is underway for one of the world’s bigg...

Two tech titans taking a hit. We look at what Apple’s production warnings and Meta’s reported layoffs mean for the overall markets, and for your money. Plus, one energy CEO’s dire warning on natural gas supplies, and what he’s asking the White House to do about it. And, we have the story, and the trade on Lyft, TripAdvisor, and Norwegian Cruise Line in today’s Earnings Exchange. Hosted by Simpleca...

The jobs report came in better-than-expected, and stocks are trying to hold up. Are we back to “good news” being good, or is it still “bad news”? We’ll dig in and ask the experts if the markets have finally broken their addiction to the Fed, and what it all means for your money. Plus, we’ll speak with the Executive Director of America’s newly-crowned busiest port about trade, supply chain, labor b...

Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s message of “slower, but not lower” is sending stocks into the red in today’s session, as bond yields rise again. What does it all mean for your money? We’ll look at how to position now. Plus, we’re less than 24 hours away from the crucial monthly jobs report. One expert sees a trend forming that doesn’t bode well for the Fed’s fight against inflation, and he’ll join us to...

We’re just minutes away from the latest Fed interest rate decision. The big money question: will Jerome Powell & Co. stay aggressive, or back off? The result could swing stocks big in either direction. We’ll set you up for all of it, as we count you down to the decision. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...

We’re just a day away from when the Fed will announce its latest decision to raise rates. And that means your borrowing costs on everything are likely to go up. We’ll look at the impact on your money. Plus, there’s another big event with implications for your wallet – the Midterms. We’ll break down what happens to money & markets in each possible scenario on election day. And, we’ll get you ready...

We’re counting down to the next Fed decision. Will Jerome Powell finally blink? And is a recession all but guaranteed? Paul McCulley will give us his take on it all. Plus, diesel prices are soaring as supplies reach critically low levels. Politicians are blaming the companies, but we’ll lay out what’s really going on. And, the busiest week of earnings season is upon us, with some big names on deck...

Stocks are soaring today, with the Dow up 5% this week and up 14% this month – it’s best month in 46 years. But as the market turns its attention from earnings to the Fed, can the rally continue? We’ll explore. Plus, President Biden thought he had a deal to avoid a rail strike, but now a 2nd union is rejecting it. We’ll look at the very real possibility of a strike, and the very real threat to the...

Meta’s stock is sinking today, after missing estimates and burning through cash. But we’re on the hunt for opportunities: we’ll look at companies benefitting from Meta’s massive money moves. Plus, Wingstop is up 30% this week following earnings. We’ll ask the CEO about consumer spending and where he sees prices and trends heading next. And, more big earnings reports are on deck. We’ll give you the...

Stocks are mixed today, as tech earnings are dragging down the Nasdaq. But with the Fed decision a week away, which is more important to markets right now: rate or reports? We’ll debate. Plus, during last night’s Pennsylvania Senate debate, Democratic candidate John Fetterman said he’s pro-fracking. Could we soon see a nat gas boom in the Keystone State? The CEO of EQT Corp. will join us. And, mor...

Consumer confidence in September came in lighter than expected and data from the Conference Board reveals a slowdown, particularly in the lower-end. We dig into what that means with Confidence Board CEO Steve Odland. Meta, Visa and Microsoft all report after the bell…we have the key things to watch and how to trade it ahead of the print. And Congressional Progressives retracting their suggestion o...

Chinese stocks are plummeting, as President Xi tightens his grip on the country and its economy. Is there a future for American companies doing business there? Or Chinese companies doing business here? We’ll debate. Plus, we’re gearing up for a big week of earnings. We’ll explore who wins out among some of the biggest Industrial & Transport names reporting this week in ‘Earnings Exchange.’ And, ho...

Stocks are heading higher, but bond yields are sinking as Fed officials hint that the pace for rate hikes may begin to slow. We’ve got all the market angles covered for you. Plus, Snap Inc. has fallen nearly 30% after reporting results. Is the weakness it saw in advertising a sign of things to come for other Tech companies? We’ll explore. And, we’re getting ready for earnings beyond ‘Big Tech’, fr...

Bond yields are rising again, with the 10-year note back to 2008 levels. The markets aren’t minding it, but can rates & stocks keep rising together? We’ll debate. Plus, for the second time in just 2 months, the UK is looking for a new Prime Minister. And the policies of the next PM could have a big impact on U.S. & global markets. We’ll explore what’s at stake. And, investors are getting a lot of...

Mortgage rates could continue to rise above 7%, as bond yields spike again. We’ll hear from an expert who says the Fed needs to slow down the pace of rate hikes. Plus, crude oil continues to climb, even as the White House keeps selling our emergency reserves. Are we on a collision course with OPEC? We’ll debate. And, severe drought has the Mississippi River receding to record low levels. We’ll spe...

Stocks are higher once again today, with the Dow now up 1,800 points from last Thursday’s CPI-low. But can the rally be trusted? We’ll debate. Plus, billionaire philanthropist & investor Bill Gates will join us to talk about his climate change ambitions, and the clean energy firms he’s investing in right now. And, with the Midterms fast approaching, does it all really come down to “gas and groceri...

Banks have been the big driver for earnings season so far, holding up better than expected. The big names are getting the most attention, but we’ll drill down on some smaller ones that could be good bets right now. Plus, Treasury yields are lower today after hitting decade-highs last week. Are we past the peak? The ‘Bond King of Texas’ says ‘yes,’ and he’ll join us in studio to explain why. And, c...

Stocks are turning lower today, unable to build on yesterday’s massive CPI-fueled turnaround. If there’s more volatility ahead, how can you play it? We’ll ask the experts. Plus, more chaos in the UK, as the new Prime Minister just fired her head of Treasury and reversed course on much of her big tax cut plan. We’ll examine the global fallout. And, the latest retail sales data shows inflation is st...

Stocks are shrugging off the hotter-than-expected CPI data, with the Dow making an 1,100-point swing from the morning lows. We’ll try to make sense of what’s happening on Wall Street today. Plus, while stocks might be higher, inflation is too, posting another 8.2% jump year-over-year in September. So what should the Fed do? We’ll explore. And, earnings season is about to kick off, starting with th...

Inflation doesn’t seem to be going anywhere…yet. And while all signs point to more Fed tightening, the Bank of England is still easing. We’ll examine the fallout. Plus, the Nasdaq is once again underperforming, now trading near 2-year lows. What will it take to finally turn it around? We’ll explore. And, earnings season is set to kick off, with big banks on deck. Our trader will give some advice o...

Stocks are making a big midday turn higher, even shrugging off comments from the Fed’s Loretta Mester that ‘more restrictive’ policy is needed. We’ll track everything from the macro to Main Street, and see how it’s impacting markets & your money. Plus, lots of geopolitical events are impacting the energy market, from Russian attacks on infrastructure to Iranian oil workers going on strike. We’ll e...

The ‘risk-off’ trade is alive and well, as the market trades cautiously ahead of a key inflation reading and earnings. So what does that mean for your money? Our expert says remove all ‘shiny objects’ from your portfolio and turn to dividend stocks. He’ll explain why. Plus, the Nasdaq is lagging once again, as Semiconductor stocks sell off. Should investors still stick with Tech here? We’ll debate...