Impeachment, rising rates, surging virus cases and high unemployment…and the market still isn’t slowing down. And Bitcoin is headed higher again after tanking earlier in the week. We’ll talk all of that and more with Guggenheim’s Scott Minerd. Plus, new data shows millions of Americans are pulling money out of their retirement funds. But what are they doing with it? We’ll explore. And, the FAA just issued a special order to deal with unruly flyers in the wake of last week’s riots on Capitol Hill...
Jan 14, 2021•40 min
Rising inflation is the topic of the day, as commodity prices have begun to soar seemingly out of nowhere. Does this put the Fed between a rock and a RATE place? We’ll debate with our market experts. Plus, the House is debating a second set of impeachment proceedings against President Trump. But will the senate go along? We’ll explore. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: the first big IPO of the year delivers, Intel’s swan song and Airbnb is doing something that may surprise you.
Jan 13, 2021•47 min
Interest rates are on the move, hitting their highest level in nearly a year. Could this supertanker swing sink stocks? Our market experts debate, and tell you all you need to know. Plus, the energy sector is soaring, leading the market again as oil rallies. How can investors buy in? We’ll explore. And, Plug Power shares have surged 80% this year, and are higher today on a big new deal. We’ll talk to the CEO.
Jan 12, 2021•45 min
Lines are already being drawn around what the next relief bill should or shouldn’t include. We’ll bring you the latest details from DC, including why you shouldn’t expect that $2,000 stimulus check anytime soon. Plus, we’ll explore why some critics are praising social media platforms for banning President Trump, while others say they’re the problem. And, Bitcoin goes bust, down more than $6,000 today. We’ll discuss why some retail investors need to tread very carefully here....
Jan 11, 2021•45 min
The Bitcoin Boom continues, with the cryptocurrency surging to all-time highs over $41,000 today. Famed value investor Bill Miller, an early bettor on Bitcoin, joins for an exclusive interview to discuss crypto, crude and more. Plus, former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair called the Fed’s corporate debt relief “an economic dud” in a new op-ed. She joins to explain why. And, we’ll explore the disconnect between soaring stocks and the individual investor, and whether or not you should pull back now....
Jan 08, 2021•47 min
Congress ultimately confirmed Joe Biden’s election as President, after being disrupted for hours by unprecedented violence & riots yesterday. President Trump vowed an “orderly transition” in a statement, though some top lawmakers are still calling for his removal from office today. And Democrats are set to control all three chambers of government after winning both Senate seats in the Georgia runoff. We’ll bring you the latest details, including analysis from our team of experts on all the a...
Jan 07, 2021•42 min
Investors are watching the political landscape closely, with a close eye on events today in Washington. As votes are being counted on Capitol Hill and in Georgia, we’ll explore why the markets are already jumping to conclusions about a “Blue Wave.” Plus, the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is going much slower than expected. We’ll discuss the holdup and the key reasons behind it. And, nearly $300 billion in fresh PPP funding is set to become available soon. We’ll explain why some small businesses still...
Jan 06, 2021•35 min
Investors are anxiously awaiting the results of the Georgia Senate race. The outcome could impact everything from tech to energy stocks and more. We’ll break it all down. Plus, Morgan Stanley says the Fed will announce tapering this year. Could that lead to a ‘taper tantrum’ like it did back in 2013? We’ll explore. And, one expert says Bitcoin’s rally isn’t a repeat of 2017, in part because of the big money entering the game. He’ll join us to explain.
Jan 05, 2021•44 min
In the span of just a few hours, the stock market went from the “Everything Rally” to the “Everything Selloff.” With the Dow on pace for its worst first trading day of the year since 1932, should investors expect gloom ahead in 2021? We’ll debate. Plus, this is a make-or-break year for the travel sector as people try to get back to a sense of normalcy. But what are the top plays? We’ll explore. And, money keeps pouring into Georgia amid one of the most consequential senate races in years. We’ll ...
Jan 04, 2021•44 min
Virus cases continue surging across the country, as the U.S. hits new records for hospitalizations and daily deaths. We’ll bring you the latest updates, and explain how COVID-19 could impact the stock market as it hovers near record highs. Plus, we’ll speak to a company trying to break through vaccine bottlenecks using supply chain solutions. And, craft distillers lost $700 million in sales during the pandemic, but Michter’s Distillery still finished 2020 in the green. We’ll talk to its Presiden...
Dec 31, 2020•45 min
When Facebook and Honeywell shares are trading at the same lofty valuation, could the market be out of whack? We’ll debate, and take a closer look at whether or not stocks are getting too pricey here. Plus, individual investors jumped head-first into the market this year. We’ll discuss their influence and who benefits the most. And, Dan Yergin of IHS Markit explains why he thinks crude is trapped in “virus alley,” and why it could remain there next year too.
Dec 30, 2020•45 min
Stocks are pulling back, but only after hitting record highs once again. Can more stimulus help keep the gains coming in 2021, or is that unnecessary now? We’ll debate. Plus, “The Profit” host Marcus Lemonis joins us to talk the consumer, the next round of PPP and his “Streets of Dreams.” And, in today’s Rapid Fire: Amazon scores with the NFL, streamers get a holiday download boost and a big investor goes after Intel.
Dec 29, 2020•45 min
Stocks climbing higher after President Trump signed another round of stimulus, one strategist reveals the names she’s snapping up with just four trading days left in 2020. Beijing moving to regulate Jack Ma’s Ant Group and launching an investigation into Alibaba…why big tech in China should be concerned. Plus, it’s not just suburbs seeing a surge in homebuying…we get a look at the other, often-overlooked, hot real estate market.
Dec 28, 2020•45 min
President Trump is calling on congress to change the latest stimulus bill, and markets seem unfazed. What’s the deal? We’ll debate. Plus, we’ll dive into who the winners of the stimulus bill are, including one high-flying stock that’s up more than 200% this year. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: a push to unionize Amazon workers, a warehouse gold rush and high score for video games stocks in 2020.
Dec 23, 2020•45 min
Stocks are looking for direction today, as virus fears are outweighing vaccine rollouts in consumers’ minds. We’ll look ahead to what could be the next catalyst for markets in the new year. Plus, existing home sales just dropped for the first time in 6 months. Is the hot housing market losing steam? We’ll discuss. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: Apple wants to make cars, Peloton’s big purchase and Lululemon wants more overseas exposure.
Dec 22, 2020•45 min
A new COVID-19 variant abroad is overshadowing a new stimulus deal here at home. Will the markets end up shrugging this off, and where do stocks go from here? We’ll debate. Plus, we’ll take a closer look at what’s in the latest round of stimulus, and how soon folks could see relief. And, we’ll check in with a company that makes components for Covid vaccines on how the rollout is going.
Dec 21, 2020•44 min
We’ve heard a lot of talk out of Washington about getting a stimulus deal done soon. But things just got more complicated, as The Fed gets thrown into the mix. We’ll explain why. Plus, a battle is brewing between Pfizer and the government over a lack of direction on vaccine shipments. We’ll give you the latest details. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: Poshmark turns profitable during the pandemic, support for Airbnb and Sony gets ‘Cyberpunk’d’.
Dec 18, 2020•45 min
As bitcoin hits an all-time high and big-name investors pile in, we talk to the CEO of PayPal’s crypto provider. Plus, the housing market is still red hot, and it’s not just buyers getting priced out. Why house flipping is flopping. And pizza is outperforming other fast food this year, the CEO of Papa John’s joins with what’s working.
Dec 17, 2020•45 min
Strategists and economists join with a look at the Fed’s unprecedented year—what worked, what didn’t and what investors can expect in 2021. Biotech was the big winner in 2020, a top analyst has his picks for next year. And Massachusetts suing investing app Robinhood, alleging it gamifies markets and manipulates investors…we get a look at the potential fallout.
Dec 16, 2020•42 min
Fund managers are underweight cash for the first time since 2013, and Bank of America says that’s triggering a “sell” signal. We’ll take a look at the history, and our market experts debate whether or not you should follow that advice. Plus, as we close out a tough year for restaurants, we’ll speak with the CEO of Restaurant Brands Intl. about what he expects in 2021. And, The U.S. Chamber of Commerce painted a bleak picture of small businesses in its latest report. We’ll ask what it wants in th...
Dec 15, 2020•45 min
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has begun rolling out at hospitals across the nation. We’ll speak to Walgreens’ VP of Pharmacy Operations about how and when the public will start receiving it. Plus, the Dow is trading above its record close as investors buy into renewed stimulus talks. Should you bet on its passage? We’ll discuss. And, crude is rallying as Gold’s glitter fades. We’ll ask Goldman Sachs’ Jeff Currie why, and what he thinks of these moves.
Dec 14, 2020•45 min
Big tech names are falling flat this week while energy stocks like Diamondback Energy (Ticker: FANG) surge. Should you stick with the new winners? We’ll debate. Plus, we’ll tell you how retailers, hospitals and governments are all preparing for a COVID-19 vaccine rollout, as approval could come in the next 48 hours. And, we have exclusive data on where all-cash homebuyers are going, how they’re securing funds and whether any buyer can use this strategy.
Dec 11, 2020•45 min
We’re awaiting the next mega IPO, with Airbnb set to more than double once it opens. We’ll bring you all angles, including the pricing, the fundamentals and the trader mentality. Plus, we’ll hear from one of Airbnb’s biggest competitors, Booking.com. The CEO explains why he thinks it has the upper hand. And, Bank of America says the talk of folks fleeing big cities is exaggerated. They’ll tell us why, and how to play the homebuilder trade.
Dec 10, 2020•47 min
Huge demand for DoorDash’s IPO today, with the stock surging upwards of $100 over its initial price range. We’ll have all the details. Plus, sky-high valuations are triggering fresh warning signs for stocks, including sell signals according to one key metric. We’ll explain why. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: a big day for Disney, Robinhood’s IPO potential and why office holiday parties are going to look very different this year.
Dec 09, 2020•45 min
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccinations are underway in the UK, while the FDA is expected to give U.S. approval this week. We’ll break down this monumental rollout. Plus, Apple says its new fitness subscription service will launch next week, and unveils the new $549 Airpods Max. We’ll discuss Apple’s ‘flex’ in Rapid Fire. And, Goldman Sachs raises its GDP outlook, as JPMorgan says any market correction is a buying opportunity. Is the market getting overly optimistic? We’ll debate.
Dec 08, 2020•45 min
Airbnb & Doordash are leading an IPO rush as the end of the year fast approaches. But are IPOs better bets than shiny new SPACS? We’ll debate. And, one widely followed economist says don’t be fooled by Gold’s recent weakness, because Janet Yellen is as bullish as it gets for the yellow metal. Plus, in today’s Rapid Fire: Intel can’t catch a break, a Wall Street “Lyft” and Bob Dylan is set to join the $100 million club.
Dec 07, 2020•45 min
As stocks hit a record high here in the US, one strategist says international stocks could also be poised to take off. And today is the deadline for states to submit their plans for the first round of Covid vaccines, we talk to a grocery store executive about how they are preparing for their arrival. Plus, in today’s Rapid Fire: Petco is going public…again, AMC’s plea to shareholders and there’s a car chase on the Street on an auto stock.
Dec 04, 2020•45 min
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says a new stimulus deal is “within reach” – and President Trump agrees. We’ll speak with one of the senators leading the jobless benefits push in Washington. Plus, the averages are rallying today, but Lands’ End isn’t along for the ride. We’ll talk to the CEO about why warmer weather could be a big problem in Q4. And, if you bought Bitcoin and want to take some profits, be prepared for a potential tax hit – regardless of how you trade it. We’ll explain why...
Dec 03, 2020•45 min
November saw a huge market leadership change, as Energy & Financials broke out along with Silver, Copper and even Bitcoin. But will this pattern continue into the year-end and beyond? Our market experts debate. Plus, Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn’t mincing words when it comes to telling his employees to keep costs down. We’ll explain why in Rapid Fire. And, traders say vaccine stocks are starting to trade too much like speculative plays, as Moderna rallies 121% in the past month. We’ll discuss....
Dec 02, 2020•45 min
The bulls are charging back to kick off December, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record highs. Are we setting up for another big month, or did November’s jump steal from the ‘Santa Claus’ rally? We debate. Plus, we speak exclusively with the CEOs of Kohl’s and Sephora Americas about their new retail partnership announced today. And, D.A. Davidson is initiating Doordash as a “buy”, calling it a category leader – even though it hasn’t gone public yet. We explain why in Rapid Fire....
Dec 01, 2020•54 min