Stocks are lower today, but still on pace to close out a monster month of gains and record highs. But is there more to come? We’ll debate. Plus, Gold is getting pummeled just as Bitcoin shoots back up to near all-time highs. We’ll take a look at the tug-of-war between these two investments. And, with holiday shopping in full swing, we’ll explore who could take the retail crown as shoppers shift out of the store and move online.
Nov 30, 2020•45 min
The housing market is scorching right now, with low rates and supply sending prices sky-high. But is the market getting too hot? We’ll discuss. Plus, pharma companies are getting ready to ship COVID-19 vaccines. But how will the states distribute them? We’ll ask the governor of Nebraska. And, the President of the Forbes Company explains how he plans to keep shoppers out of his malls this holiday season.
Nov 25, 2020•45 min
Today marks a huge milestone for the stock market, with the Dow trading above 30,000 for the first time in history. All 11 S&P sectors are higher, and the underperformers of 2020 – Energy & Financials – are leading today’s gains. And it’s all happening against a backdrop of slowing consumer confidence, increased virus-related restrictions and rising COVID-19 cases across the nation. We’ll follow the money, and tell you all you need to know to stay ahead amid this historic market rally....
Nov 24, 2020•45 min
For the third week in a row, investors woke up on a Monday morning to promising results on a COVID-19 vaccine. But the market reaction is getting more and more muted. Is all the positivity already baked in? We’ll debate. Plus, more folks traveling is good news for airlines, but bad news for others as the virus spreads. We’ll bring you the latest details on new restrictions around the nation. And, Bitcoin has picked up some big backers lately. We’ll identify the whales that have thrown their weig...
Nov 23, 2020•45 min
J.P.Morgan says GDP will shrink in Q1, as positive vaccine news isn’t enough to offset the damage done from new lockdowns. Is this a blip, or a double-dip downturn ahead? Our market experts debate. Plus, as more school districts send students back home, the economic strain on them could be felt for years beyond this pandemic. We’ll explain why. And, the PAC-12 Conference is reportedly losing about $5 million in TV revenue for every football game it cancels due to COVID-19. Can it sustain these f...
Nov 20, 2020•45 min
Investors are torn between two narratives: a vaccine for the long-term, and shutdowns in the near-term. Now that the CDC is recommending avoiding all Thanksgiving travel, which should investors be focused on? We’ll explore. Plus, Wall Street’s number one retail analyst joins to discuss his three-phase recovery plan for the sector. And, this year’s Super Bowl will be missing something for the first time in its 55 year history: cash. Why is the NFL going all-in on digital payments? We’ll discuss i...
Nov 19, 2020•45 min
A top strategist says a market rotation is ahead; one which will say ‘goodbye’ to Fed dependence and ‘hello’ to growth. We’ll explain why. Plus, Americans are apparently sitting on an estimated $1.3 trillion in extra cash savings amid the pandemic. Chris Senyek of Wolfe Research joins to discuss what that means for the recovery in 2021. And, Gen Z’s disruptive buying powering will surpass Millennials’ in the next 10 years, according to Bank of America. Which industries could be in line for a boo...
Nov 18, 2020•45 min
Stocks may be down today, but fund managers’ optimism isn’t. According to BofA’s latest Global Fund Manager Survey, they’re more bullish now than they’ve been all year. Is it time for investors to fade the herd, or to follow it? Our market experts debate. Plus, the CEO of Tripadvisor joins to discuss the company’s big bet on rentals, just as rival Airbnb gets ready to go public. And, Tesla is set to join the S&P 500 beginning on December 21st. But with shares already up more than 500% in the...
Nov 17, 2020•45 min
Markets are rallying on more vaccine hopes from Moderna, with the Dow nearly hitting 30,000 for the first time. But will this be another reopening trade headfake like we saw last week? Our market experts debate. Plus, real estate entrepreneur Don Peebles joins to discuss the pandemic impact on the industry, including why he expects permanent damage across the retail & office sectors. And, payment players Paypal & Square have had a monster year, as more folks go cashless. But one name has...
Nov 16, 2020•45 min
Markets continue to rally in the face of negative virus developments, including cities from New York to Chicago rolling back reopening efforts. We’ll explore the economic ripple effect, and what it could mean for investors. Plus, home prices are on the rise in every corner of the country for the first time in 40 years. But is the housing market getting too hot? We’ll debate. And, lockdowns aren’t stopping fans from planning to attend live events in a post-pandemic world. SeatGeek CEO Jack Groetz...
Nov 13, 2020•45 min
The markets are setting new records on the same week that COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are hitting records highs too. How long can this disconnect last? We’ll explore. Plus, the record virus spike is straining medical resources, especially in the South. We’ll get the full picture from the CEO of the one of the biggest hospital systems in Texas. And, a research team at Deutsche Bank is proposing a 5% “work from home” tax. Is it a smart idea, or a financial fantasy? We debate in Rapid Fire...
Nov 12, 2020•44 min
Tech stocks are turning around today, as the high-flyers are taking off yet again while value names sell off. We’ll take a look at why with our market experts. Plus, the regime in China is taking aim at its own tech giants. We’ll explain what they’re doing, why and the implications for firms here in the U.S. And, dividend-paying stocks usually outperform during times of crisis, but not this year. Ned Davis Research’s Ed Clissold joins us to explain why he thinks that’s about to change....
Nov 11, 2020•45 min
Investors are fleeing many of the names that have thrived during the pandemic, and piling into recovery plays instead. Should you fade the move or chase it? We’ll debate. Plus, Apple’s last product event before the big holiday shopping season is underway. We’ll bring you the highlights and the trade in real time. And, Wall Street Journal’s Jerry Seib says the election could end up empowering both sides of the aisle, and explains the three key things he thinks could get done in the next administr...
Nov 10, 2020•44 min
Positive vaccine news from Pfizer is sending stocks surging, just as the presidential election was called in Joe Biden’s favor. The Dow, S&P and Russell 2000 all hitting record highs, as there now appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel for the pandemic. We’ll bring you all of the latest details, and will try to answer key questions that remain about the vaccine, its availability and its effectiveness. Plus, legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller joins to discuss his views on market...
Nov 09, 2020•44 min
America is still anxiously awaiting the outcome of the presidential race. Key states like Pennsylvania, Arizona and Georgia are all still in play. We’ll bring you the latest vote counts as they happen. Plus, investors appear to be banking on a divided government in the new year. But would gridlock actually be good for the muni market? We’ll debate. And, legendary investor Bill Miller explains why he believes it’s still a bull market, and there’s big upside in value stocks and Bitcoin too....
Nov 06, 2020•47 min
Stocks are surging again today despite no outcome of the presidential election. We’ll bring you the latest calls from swing states like Georgia, Arizona and Pennsylvania, which are all still in play. Plus, markets are on pace for their biggest weekly gain since April, even while the nation sees a record rise in daily Coronavirus cases. We’ll do a deep dive on the rally, and tell you what to expect from the latest Fed decision just moments away.
Nov 05, 2020•45 min
Markets are soaring as votes continue to roll in for the yet-to-be-decided presidential election. We’ll dig into what we know so far, and give you the latest calls from crucial swing states. Plus, our market experts break down what this monster rally should signal to investors.
Nov 04, 2020•47 min
It’s a historic day for the country, as millions of Americans vote in an election unlike any other. Stocks are rallying for the second straight session, despite businesses facing a very uncertain future amid the global Coronavirus pandemic. We’ll follow the money, and tell you all you need to know about the polls, the economy and more ahead of tonight’s outcome.
Nov 03, 2020•45 min
It’s the eve of the election, and a lot is at stake for investors. From tech regulation, to taxes and energy policy, there’s a ton riding on the outcome. We’ll follow everything you need to know – including the record money pouring into campaigns, and all the possible outcomes for stocks in the coming days. Plus, our own Meg Tirrell explains why Regeneron’s promising COVID-19 antibody treatment would be in short supply if the FDA approved it today.
Nov 02, 2020•45 min
The Markets continue to lose momentum as we wrap up a red October and with the Presidential Election just four days away. So will the volatility continue into November? We’ll explore. Plus, there’s one stock that has rallied more than 1000% from its lows this year as it benefits from Americans working from home. We’ll tell you the name and talk to the CEO. And, our new all-America Survey shows almost every demographic is united in one thing…they don’t trust social media. We have the details....
Oct 30, 2020•45 min
Since the start of the earnings season, the Dow has dropped 7%, the S&P 5%, and the Nasdaq 4%. Are earnings to blame or is the timing just a coincidence amid the resurgence in Covid cases worldwide? We’ll explore. Plus, with tech earnings on deck, investors have high expectations. We’ll tell you the key things they want to hear from each of the tech titans. And, the recent urban flight is starting to hurt the bottom line of some companies. We’ll break down the names.
Oct 29, 2020•45 min
It’s another big down day for stocks, as surging virus cases and new lockdown measures in Europe stoke fears of a halt to the economic recovery. We’ll discuss what’s weighing most on investors’ minds around the globe, and whether or not this is a tipping point or a buying opportunity. Plus, big tech CEOs are back on Capitol Hill, testifying about their controversial content moderation policies. We’ll give you the key headlines as they break.
Oct 28, 2020•45 min
There’s been a lackluster reaction to the strong earnings reported this season. We’ll discuss what that tells us about the market, and whether or not we’re in a holding pattern until the election. Plus, there’s been a lot of talk about the shift to value names recently…but is the rotation for real? We’ll get technical with Instinet Chief Market Technician Frank Cappelleri. And, the consumer’s outlook on the economy is growing more dim according to a new report. We’ll explore why, and what that h...
Oct 27, 2020•37 min
The Dow is on pace for its worst day since June, as investors grapple with rising global Coronavirus cases and a stimulus stalemate in Washington. We look at how investors can protect their money, and identify the sectors getting hit hardest by the selloff. Plus, former NEC Director Larry Lindsey joins to discuss volatility ahead of next week’s election, and what rising virus cases could spell for our economic recovery.
Oct 26, 2020•48 min
There were a lot of bold claims made about the state of our economy in last night’s presidential debate. We’ll get a fact check, and see who’s doing the best – and worst – right now. Plus, homebuilder stocks are red hot, fueled by high demand and a sizzling housing market. One analyst thinks they can keep up this scorching success up, and he joins to explain. And, Mattel shares are soaring after crushing third quarter earnings, helped in a big way by a surge in Barbie sales. Can it keep up momen...
Oct 23, 2020•45 min
One of Wall Street’s biggest hedge fund managers says a big rally is ahead once the next relief bill passes. But with no timeline in sight, is it too soon to buy in? We’ll explore. Plus, streaming service Quibi is shutting down just six months after launching, despite a hefty cash hoard and lots of buzz. We discuss what went wrong in Rapid Fire. And, Jeff Currie of Goldman Sachs tells us why he sees a big move to the upside in oil, copper and other commodities in the new year....
Oct 22, 2020•45 min
As Washington battles over the next round of stimulus, hundreds of billions of dollars have gone unspent from other sources of funds. Can that cash still be tapped? We’ll explore. Plus, Netflix says it could’ve beaten Q3 estimates…if the quarter lasted an extra 48 hours. We discuss Netflix’s historic earnings miss in Rapid Fire. And, investors have a lot riding on Tesla’s earnings tonight, with the stock already up 400% this year. Is the bar set too high, like it was for Netflix? We’ll debate....
Oct 21, 2020•45 min
The Dept. of Justice is suing Google, claiming it has a monopoly on the search market. What could this lawsuit accomplish, and will it even matter to the company? We discuss. Plus, the number one retail analyst on Wall Street joins to give us the stock names on his shopping list amid this year’s unprecedented holiday season. And, GM is doubling down on its EV plans, making a multi-billion dollar investment to resurrect the Hummer as an electric truck. We’ll give you the key details on the big re...
Oct 20, 2020•44 min
Stocks are gradually being sold by older folks to younger ones, as Baby Boomers retire and cash out of the market. We’ll explain how that rotation is impacting investors of all ages. Plus, pickup trucks are the hottest model on car lots right now…if you can even find one. We discuss the pandemic’s role in auto demand in Rapid Fire. And, crude prices continue treading water, as the industry consolidates further with another big M&A deal today. Are more energy mergers on the way? We explore....
Oct 19, 2020•45 min
How can investors separate future winners from value traps in the hunt for stock bargains? Our market experts weigh in. Plus, big tech firms are under pressure, as antitrust investigations mount and a key liability shield is in doubt. Who’s most at risk? We’ll explore. And, private jet companies are taking advantage of a tax holiday tucked away in the CARES Act. We discuss the potential windfall for wealthy fliers, and what it means for your money too in Rapid Fire.
Oct 16, 2020•45 min
