Another rollercoaster day for the averages, with stocks unable to hold onto gains following this morning’s jobs report. Our market experts break down where the weakness is, and how investors should react. Plus, nearly 1.4 million jobs were added in August, but the number of people out of work is still down by more than 11 million since the pandemic hit. We discuss the labor market, economic recovery & more with Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren. And, Steve Grasso of Stuart Frankel explains...
Sep 04, 2020•47 min
The red-hot tech sector is cooling off, leading today’s sharp move lower for the averages. Our experts break down why there’s a sudden change in market confidence. Plus, amid today’s rollercoaster market action, we drill down on what’s happening for Tesla, leisure stocks and the restaurant sector. And, Apple is one of the biggest drags on the Dow, on pace for its worst day since mid-March. Is this simply investor profit-taking after completing its stock split, or a sign of trouble ahead? We deba...
Sep 03, 2020•46 min
Kelly gets ‘technical’, using charts to explain why the S&P and Nasdaq trading sky-high above their 200-day moving averages is signaling the market could be overbought. Plus, with the August jobs report on deck, a new industry report paints an optimistic picture of hiring trends across the country. We break it all down with Recruiter.com CEO Evan Sohn. And, NBA legend Michael Jordan is taking an equity stake in Draft Kings in exchange for becoming a special advisor to the company. We break d...
Sep 02, 2020•47 min
September kicks off with new all-time highs for the S&P and Nasdaq, but there’s still a ‘wall of worry’ awaiting the market. We break down what investors need to watch. Plus, mom & pop stock trading is at its highest level in a decade, powered in part by Coronavirus lockdowns and free apps like Robinhood. We explore how the rise of individual investing is shaping the market right now. And, the Labor Dept. is proposing new rules that could limit ESG investments in 401(k)s, and some of the...
Sep 01, 2020•46 min
Space is widely referred to as “the final frontier”…but could it be the final “luxury” frontier too? We speak with an analyst who’s betting that consumer space travel is the next must-have for the rich, and why Virgin Galactic is the way to play it. Plus, McDonald’s has some harsh words for its ousted CEO Steve Easterbrook, amid a lawsuit to recoup some of his compensation. We break down the company’s unusual corporate drama, and what it could mean for other firms in the future. And, snack maker...
Aug 31, 2020•47 min
Big layoffs, warnings from food companies, and cautious Fedspeak today…is the economy starting to lose momentum? We’ll explore. Plus, forget Apple and Amazon, if you’re looking for gains, head to the electric vehicle market. We’re talking moves of more than 300%. We look at whether this is sustainable and which stocks are due for a pullback. And, Ulta’s online sales surged 200% in the last quarter. We have a closer look at the products that helped the bottom line and whether the trend will conti...
Aug 28, 2020•46 min
The Federal Reserve says its shifting its policy around inflation, which could have long-lasting effects on our economy. We break down this historic move with Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan. Plus, Walmart is teaming with Microsoft in the battle for TikTok, on the same day the embattled social media firm’s CEO quit after less than three months on the job. We explore all of the TikTok drama in Rapid Fire. And, a historic moment for sports, as NBA players walked out of games in protest of the s...
Aug 27, 2020•47 min
Stocks hit new highs today ahead of a key speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell tomorrow. Will Powell’s remarks be as “profoundly consequential” as strategists are predicting? Our market experts debate. Plus, we get ‘technical’ with Stephen Suttmeier of BofA Securities, who sees four stock charts suggesting a potential breakout ahead. And, as we celebrate Women’s Equality Day, the future for working women is murky as family obligations increase amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll talk with a economi...
Aug 26, 2020•46 min
Market volatility has led to a major shakeup for ETFs this year, with nearly 200 shut down so far in 2020 – the typical amount for a full year. What does the future hold for passive investments? We’ll explore. Plus, the stay-at-home trend has fueled a flurry of cloud & software IPOs. Is this a fleeting moment for the sector, or tech’s time to shine? We discuss in Rapid Fire. And, housing has been a lynchpin of the economic recovery, with July sales soaring nearly 14%. But with home prices ne...
Aug 25, 2020•46 min
Apple shares hit new all-time highs ahead of its upcoming stock split, while Microsoft joins the chorus of companies speaking out against its App Store policies. We break down what the split could mean for weighting in the Dow, and whether Apple’s road to $3 trillion just got trickier. Plus, a pandemic-induced hiring spree has led to nearly 500,000 new jobs in the fast food space. We discuss which restaurant names are leading the way, and who’s lagging behind in Rapid Fire. And, according to a n...
Aug 24, 2020•47 min
Stocks rallying after existing home sales in July posted its biggest increase EVER… an economist and an investment strategist weigh in. And entrepreneur Don Peebles on Joe Biden’s messaging…and why it’s going to take NYC a decade to recover from the economic fallout due to the pandemic. Sticking with New York, some big-name hotels are in big trouble as they remain vacant. A look at the foreclosures that may be coming in Manhattan and across the country.
Aug 21, 2020•47 min
California is having a rough go… blackouts and wildfires on top of the Covid 19 outbreak. We talk to the mayor of San Jose about all that, plus the future of Uber and Lyft in the state. Speaking of California, it’s one of the states as part of a coalition suing the United States Postal Service. The Attorney General joins to discuss the suit. And, Taco Bell’s pandemic revamp, Instagram’s new feature and Airbnb plans to go public.
Aug 20, 2020•47 min
Lumber prices are soaring in 2020 as homebuilding is hot…a look at how to play that surge without having to buy a forest. And, why Axios’ Dan Primack calls Trump an ‘activist’ when it comes to getting involved in dealmaking. Plus, a shuffle button for Netflix, Harvard on hold, and fanny packs are back. That’s all in today’s Rapid Fire.
Aug 19, 2020•48 min
A source tells CNBC that Oracle has entered talks to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations. We break down the contenders vs. pretenders in the race for a TikTok takeover. Plus, ‘Fortnite’ maker Epic Games is seeking a preliminary injunction against Apple is in its App Store dispute. Could this be the start of trouble ahead for the tech giant? We explore in Rapid Fire. And, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq just hit new record highs. But as retail names sell off and stimulus talks stall in Congress, is this ...
Aug 18, 2020•47 min
With vaccine stocks on a tear due to late-stage trials and government contracts for Covid vaccines, Jefferies’ Healthcare Equity Strategist tells us why those names could go the way of the pot stocks. And, a Democratic Congressman explains why he called trading app Robinhood ‘unethical’—and the changes he wants made to protect customers. Plus, in today’s Rapid Fire…Uber’s California fight, the US and China’s “tik” for tat, Buffett’s shiny bet and NYC hotels get an elopement boost....
Aug 17, 2020•47 min
A California court just ruled Amazon can be liable for defective third-party goods sold on its marketplace. What does that mean for the future of its e-commerce business? We debate in Rapid Fire. Plus, retail sales climbed for the third straight month in July, and yet retail bankruptcies continue to rise – now totaling more than 40 this year. We explore the retail wreck. And, scheduled U.S.-China trade talks are reportedly in limbo, as tensions between the two nations continue to climb. But is t...
Aug 14, 2020•47 min
Tesla & Moderna are among the high-flying Nasdaq names in 2020, but shares of diabetes management innovator Dexcom have nearly doubled this year too. We talk to CEO Kevin Sayer about what’s driving company growth. Plus, Apple is reportedly set to launch a series of consumer subscription bundles, including virtual fitness classes. Can it compete with the likes of Peloton & Nike in the exercise sector? We debate in Rapid Fire. And, is the private sector the solution to solving the COVID-19...
Aug 13, 2020•47 min
The anticipation for investors is over as Joe Biden has selected Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. What can Wall St. expect if the pair get elected in November? Our experts debate. Plus, vertical farming unicorn Plenty just inked a deal to supply produce to more than 400 Albertsons stores. We discuss the deal, the ag-tech startup scene and more with Plenty CEO Matt Barnard. And, investors poured more than $19 billion into municipal bond funds over the past three months. But can the “muni” ...
Aug 12, 2020•47 min
With the S&P 500 just points away from its all-time intraday high, we take a look at whether there is more positive momentum for stocks and where to put money to work. And, Russia approving a Covid vaccine for the public without completing a Phase III trial and without any studies published by researchers...the Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia weighs in on the safety issues and how that could disrupt the global race for a vaccine. Plus, the ...
Aug 11, 2020•47 min
Treasury Sec. Mnuchin says there’s room for compromise on a new COVID-19 relief deal, just days after President Trump signed executive orders furthering aid amid stalled talks in congress. Is a new deal on the horizon? We’ll explore. Plus, Twitter has reportedly emerged as another potential suitor for TikTok, joining frontrunner Microsoft. But will TikTok’s U.S. ban ever actually take effect? We’ll discuss with a pair of experts. And, Chinese cloud giants Tencent & Alibaba could be next on t...
Aug 10, 2020•47 min
The jobs report was better than feared after a bad ADP reading. Will that take the urgency away from a stimulus deal? We have the latest. Plus, the President is escalating his tech battle with China saying he’ll ban business transactions with the owners of WeChat and TikTok. The move could have huge implications for U.S. companies. We’ll explore. And, while New York just announced schools can open this fall, many other states are opting for online-only. That decision is making some parents ban t...
Aug 07, 2020•57 min
Markets in limbo ahead of tomorrow’s July jobs report and an agreement on stimulus from Congress. The CEO of Recruiter.com—which called the past three jobs numbers right—tells us what he’s looking for in the data. Plus, a Facebook hotline to report hate speech, Nikola is no longer pre-revenue and people are taking the plunge into pools…that’s in today’s Rapid Fire. And, colleges have borrowed heavily from muni markets over the years…why that could put some universities on the financial brink....
Aug 06, 2020•47 min
Wall Street may not love banks, but Warren Buffett sure does—the Oracle of Omaha buying Bank of America shares for 12 days in a row. A top analyst tells us why banks could climb 50% from here. And, Square Co-Founder Jim McKelvey says he couldn’t wait for government money to go to Covid research…how he’s putting his own money to work at a medical school to help fight the pandemic. Plus, CNBC takes a look at an Ohio city that’s gone from bustling college town to a quiet ghost town due to the coron...
Aug 05, 2020•47 min
As Congress has yet to pass another round of stimulus, the debate over whether the $600 unemployment benefit keeps people out of work is ongoing. A former Labor Department Chief Economist weighs in. And record low mortgage rates are leading to a four-year high in home affordability. What that means for the housing market. Plus, we break down how much money you need to retire during the Covid crisis.
Aug 04, 2020•46 min
Microsoft confirms it is looking to buy TikTok and has to get a deal done in 6 weeks. The President weighing in on the matter again today. We have the very latest, and how a deal could reshape the tech landscape. Plus, yields are at record lows and the Nasdaq at record highs. This as we head into the worst month of the year for stocks. Do you stay the course or get defensive? We debate. And, Eli Lilly is launching a phase three trial of its Covid antibody drug in nursing homes. The Chief Scienti...
Aug 03, 2020•47 min
From a Congressional hearing to blowout earnings, the four big tech titans had a busy week. We talk about their dominance and what’s next for the industry. And jumbo mortgage rates are higher than their conforming counterparts for the first time in seven years. What’s behind the move and what it means for homebuyers. Plus, men are ‘pinning,’ travel stocks feel the pain and a sports double-bubble. That’s all in today’s Rapid Fire.
Jul 31, 2020•47 min
Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook all report earnings after the bell today, and that could create market volatility if any disappoint. Our market experts tell investors what to watch for. Plus, a potential extension of the extra $600 per week unemployment benefit just stalled in the senate, as it’s set to expire tomorrow. We break down the latest stimulus talks with Sen. Amy Klobuchar. And, despite a slowing recovery in Nevada, Las Vegas Sands just pledged to continue paying all of its employ...
Jul 30, 2020•46 min
Tech Titans Zuckerberg, Bezos, Pichai and Cook testify in a Congressional antitrust hearing.
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr
As earnings season marches on, second half outlook is getting murkier as companies fail to issue guidance due to the ongoing pandemic. Two strategists give their clear winners for the rest of the year. And the Pfizer CEO joins in an exclusive interview on the heels of their earnings beat and the start of the company’s late stage Covid-19 vaccine trials. Plus, why toll roads could help make certain muni bonds a buy.
Jul 28, 2020•49 min
Shares of Moderna are higher as it kicks off Phase 3 trials of its COVID-19 vaccine today. But there’s a key consideration when it comes to recruiting volunteers. We’ll explore. Plus, while investors have been eyeing the stay-at-home trade lately, solar energy has been red hot too. But can the sector keep powering higher? We’ll discuss with an industry analyst. And, safe havens like Gold, Silver and bonds are rallying right alongside the stock market. Is there a common thread driving all of thes...
Jul 27, 2020•50 min
