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We’ve all heard of Gamestop, AMC and other “meme” stocks by now. We’ll dig deeper into Reddit and find the under-the-radar plays that still exist. Plus, a massive carbon-neutral housing project is now underway in California. We’ll tell you what it means for both residents and investors there. And, is it time to retire “FANG”? One market strategist says the trade is over, but its inventor – CNBC’s...

The focus on the street right now is all about “flation” – but which kind? Inflation, reflation or deflation? We’ll look at the latest economic data and figure out exactly which “flation” is winning the day. Plus, lumber prices keep dropping and are now down about 30% from their highs. Is wood no longer good? We’ll debate. And, a fresh Covid-19 outbreak in China could mean big delays – and price h...

CEO Tim Cook is taking the stage at Apple’s developers conference today. We’ll highlight how the tech giant can get its goodwill back with them after some recent setbacks. Plus, while some experts say a rally higher won’t happen, one strategist says there’s more gains ahead for the market. He’ll join us with what will drive the next leg higher. And, just when you thought the delivery wars couldn’t...

One 5-star fund manager is far outpacing the market this year, and the gains haven’t come from high-flying names. He’ll tell us what he’s buying. Plus, ChargePoint shares are higher after strong revenue and guidance. We’ll speak with the CEO about the EV surge and what it means for the company. And, “Meme Mania” came roaring back with a bang, including multiple stock sales and millions of shares i...

A new question is emerging amid the meme stock madness: are investors getting played? We’ll search for some answers. Plus, as more legacy players dive into the EV space, one area that could benefit in a big way are charging stocks. We’ll speak with the CEO of Blink Charging. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: Twitter’s subscription strategy, Blackberry’s auto ambitions and Apple wants workers back in the...

AMC trading got halted today as shares surged above $60, just after it launched a platform exclusively for its retail investors. We’ll explore the perks and the pitfalls of trading in this “meme” monster, and who’s pocketing the big bucks right now. Plus, The White House says nothing is off the table in responding to the ransomware attack on meat producer JBS. We’ll give you the details. And, the...

The past few weeks have seen stocks return to near all-time highs, while Small Caps are enjoying their longest monthly winning streak since 1995. Are we headed for more of the same? Or will oil, crypto or another surprise sector spoil the party? We’ll ask our market experts. Plus, consumers are flocking back to theaters in droves as a fresh slate of movies hits the big screen. Is the box office of...

One expert is out with a major warning on Apple, saying iPhone 12 sales will miss expectations and the stock is a “sell.” He’ll join us. Plus, another analyst says prices can’t rise fast enough in the housing market right now. He’ll join us to explain why. And, hospitality is headed for a hot summer as the economy reopens, but the ongoing worker shortage could spell trouble ahead. We’ll discuss. H...

The auto industry is at a turning point as EVs go mainstream, D.C. dangles more incentives and prices keep surging. Who will come out on top as the industry evolves? We’ll ask our experts, and their answers may surprise you. Plus, we’ll speak to the CEO of Molson Coors about sales, its hard seltzer push and its recent ransomware attack. And, new data reveals the impact that inflation is having on...

“Meme stocks” are roaring back and cryptos are rebounding too. But is there a way to play the space without all of the volatility? We’ll look at companies that *mine* bitcoin, and speak with an analyst who says one of his picks could rally more than 80% from here. Plus, hundreds of smaller banks are now offering access to crypto, while the big banks seem to be falling behind. Can they catch up? We...

The D.C. Attorney General just filed a lawsuit against Amazon, claiming its price controls are anti-competitive. We’ll speak with the AG live in a First On CNBC interview. Plus, Intel’s new CEO has managed to accomplish more in his first 100 days than the company had in years. But is it enough to bring the company back? We’ll debate. And, a new survey found 44% of professionals think they’re more...

A wild weekend of trading led to a crypto crash. We’ll look at who could be buying the dip here, and whether or not you should get in too. Plus, we’ve seen a bunch of other speculative blowups this year, from SPACs to FOMO stocks. Can the broader averages avoid a similar fate? We’ll explore. And, the White House is proposing a 15% global minimum corporate tax rate to put a halt to the race for the...

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...