With just an hour away until the Fed decision, we discuss what Powell’s gotten right, what he’s gotten wrong, and whether or not its rapid rate hikes are a huge policy mistake. And as pending home sales in June fell 20% compared to the previous year, the CEO of the country’s largest builder weighs in on the impact of the cooling housing market on her bottom line. Plus—ads, autos, and appliances. We get the trade on Meta, Ford, and Stanley Black and Decker ahead of earnings.
Jul 27, 2022•40 min
Walmart just cut its outlook, sending retail stocks and the broader markets spiraling lower. And now Shopify is laying off workers as e-commerce slows. Are there any winners in the retail sector right now? We’ll explore. Plus, the Nasdaq is leading the market declines as Microsoft & Alphabet are set to report earnings after the bell. Should you buy either right now? Our trader will make her case for why one of them is worth a look here. And, we’ll check back in with AptarGroup CEO Stephan Ta...
Jul 26, 2022•44 min
Stocks are in “wait-and-see” mode as we dive into a critical week for the market. Big Tech earnings are on deck, big economic data is due out and the Fed’s big decision on interest rates. Looms. We’ll walk you through what to expect, what’s priced in, and how to position. Plus, we’ll speak with an expert who says the market is “volatile & directionless” right now, so consider dividend-payers to ride out the storm. He’ll reveal his top picks. And, it’s not just Tech names reporting this week....
Jul 25, 2022•44 min
We’re back into “growth scare” mode, with weak PMI data out this morning and now Snap Inc.’s digital ad slowdown, too. Is it a Snap-specific problem, or an industry-wide sea change? We’ll get an insider’s view on how to position right now. Plus, we’re seeing more hiring freezes, corporate layoffs and warnings about the low-end consumer on Wall St. What does that say about the Fed’s inflation fight? We’ll discuss. And, we’ll give you three “Buys” and one “Bail” – depending on what kind of slowdow...
Jul 22, 2022•44 min
Europe is on the brink of crisis, as the continent grapples with energy cuts, collapsing governments and the first interest rate hike in 11 years, spurred by soaring inflation. How much worse can it get, and what does it mean for investors here at home? We’ll explore. Plus, the CEO of Alaska Air joins us with a dire warning on why you should book your holiday travel plane tickets right now. And, we’ll give you the action, the story and the trade in Snap, Inc., American Express and Verizon ahead ...
Jul 21, 2022•44 min
The Nasdaq is leading the market’s rally higher once again. So is Tech the place for investors to be? One of our experts says “yes” – as long as it’s ‘resilient Tech.’ He’ll explain what that means. Plus, European countries are now being asked to ration natural gas amid the continent’s energy crisis. We’re live on the ground in Germany for the latest details, and we’ll discuss whether it could happen here next. And, earnings season is in now full swing. We’ll give you the action, the story and t...
Jul 20, 2022•45 min
The bulls are charging back, as stocks stage another strong rally today. We’ll look at why we may be closer to the bottom than the top, and how one expert is positioning for what he calls “significant upside” ahead. Plus, there’s a major divergence growing between institutional and retail investors right now. We’ll tell you what it is, and what it says about the direction of the markets. And, Netflix is front & center as its earnings report looms after the closing bell. We’ll get you ready f...
Jul 19, 2022•44 min
Stocks are higher once again today, with the Nasdaq now up 5% in July. So are slowdown fears over, or is growth rallying because it’s getting more scarce? We’ll discuss. Plus, Disney is the worst performing Dow stock over the past 3 months, 6 months and 12 months. Is it a macro issue? Politics? Or the CEO? We’ll have a bull-bear debate. And, earnings season is in full swing, with nearly a quarter of all Dow stocks set to report this week. We’ll give you the action, the story & the trade in I...
Jul 18, 2022•45 min
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Jul 15, 2022•45 min
Fed Governor Christopher Waller says his base case is still “only” 75 basis points for this month’s rate hike. But are underwhelming bank earnings a bad sign? We’ll look at the tough spot the Fed & markets are in. Plus, Dan Yergin joins us with his take on whether or not inflation has peaked, as he’s warning investors about the future of copper and a deepening global energy crisis. And, Netflix is picking Microsoft to help it roll out ads. We’ll explain how this deal went down, and what it c...
Jul 14, 2022•45 min
Kelly explains how the Fed’s case for a larger interest rate hike this month just became more convincing.
Jul 13, 2022•4 min
Inflation soared to 9.1% in June, the fastest pace in 41 years. So why is the 10-year yield actually down today? We’ll look at the market-based inflation signals that have been dropping sharply, and could stay under pressure if the Fed does another large hike. Plus, David Zervos says the Fed has won “uber credibility” from their 75bps hike last month. But what do they need to do to keep that credibility? We’ll ask him. And, now that the CPI number is out of the way, markets can focus on earnings...
Jul 13, 2022•45 min
The Dollar is close to parity with the Euro. Bond yield curves are inverting or dropping sharply. And oil is collapsing again, back below $100/barrel. What are these big moves telling us? We’ll explore. Plus, Amazon Prime Day is officially underway. But there doesn’t seem to be as big a deal as in the past. Does the company still want retail to be its loss leader? We’ll take a hard look. And, Bill Ackman’s SPAC couldn’t make a deal, so it’s giving back the money. Are there really zero opportunit...
Jul 12, 2022•45 min
Across the economy, we are starting to see signs of a slowdown – and that might not be a bad thing. We’ll explain why, and what that means for you & your money. Plus, we’ll hear from one analyst who says restaurants actually want a recession now. He’ll explain why, and give us some stocks to watch. And, we’ll look at all of the ways the Twitter/Elon Musk saga could. We’ll run through 8 possible outcomes that are on the table right now.
Jul 11, 2022•44 min
The U.S. economy added 372,000 jobs in June, bringing the overall total to more than 2.7 million since January. And separate data shows consumers are still spending. We’re definitely not in a recession right now, so what does that mean for markets? We’ll explore. Plus, Elon Musk’s deal to buy Twitter is reportedly in serious jeopardy. Is this the time the deal finally falls apart? And what happens to Twitter – and Tesla – shares if it does? We’ll debate. And with rates on rebound today, mortgage...
Jul 08, 2022•45 min
Stocks are on the rebound again, as the Nasdaq tries to string together a four-session win streak. We’ll look at what’s prompting this change in investor sentiment, and where the best opportunities are right now. Plus, we can’t have a recession if the labor market remains this tight. But will it? We’ll look ahead to tomorrow’s big jobs report. And, oil is bouncing back strongly today, but commodities have gotten crushed lately. We’ll get you the stats, the story and the trade on crude, metals &a...
Jul 07, 2022•45 min
Ahead of the Fed minutes, one market strategist tells us why this is “the weirdest economy” she’s ever seen, and why she’s sticking with one beaten-down sector. Voyager Digital just the latest casualty in the crypto collapse, the CEO of one digital bank tells us why she’s saying “good riddance” to a lot of the ecosystem. And mortgage applications fell again last week as rates sit at multi-year highs, but one analyst is getting bullish on a lender.
Jul 06, 2022•45 min
It’s a new week, but the same old story as stocks sell off once again. It comes as concerns of a possible recession continue to grow, especially in Europe. We’ll hear from an expert who says the biggest risk to markets is a Fed overreaction right now. Plus, Bill Ackman says the Fed needs to kill off inflation to save the economy. So who’s right? And what does the Fed need to do here? We’ll ask Jefferies Chief Market Strategist David Zervos. And, the U.S. Dollar just hit a 20-year high against th...
Jul 05, 2022•45 min
The chorus of calls that we’re already in a recession is growing, and yet data continues to show signs of strength. Is the data just lagging, or a different picture of the economy entirely? We’ll explore. Plus, Apple, Amazon and Starbucks are all facing labor battles as the unionization push grows. We’ll get the latest on each, and the impact it’s having on their stocks. And, we’ll get you ready for the second half of the year with a brand new edition of Three Buys & A Bail.
Jul 01, 2022•45 min
Kelly explains why the labor market is key to where the economy goes from here.
Jun 30, 2022•4 min
Stocks are lower again today, as we close out the worst first half since 1970. But previous bad starts have been followed by strong finishes. Is there hope for a rebound? We’ll discuss. Plus, Crypto is also getting crushed this year. Bitcoin is now down 60%, and back below $20,000. We’ll explore why bad news for the entire sector keeps rolling in. And, the Renaissance IPO ETF has lost half its value in 2022, on pace for its worst quarter ever. We’ll help you hunt for opportunities amid the wreck...
Jun 30, 2022•45 min
The S&P 500 is on pace for its worst first half since 1970. Will it be different story in the back half of 2022? We’ll look at the dynamics at play as June nears a close. Plus, the collapse in Crypto prices has one expert saying it reminds him of the 2008 housing crisis. He’ll join us to explain why, and what he sees happening next. And, we’ll speak with an expert who says investors should forget about “safe havens” and defensive plays in the second half -- it’s time to start playing offense...
Jun 29, 2022•45 min
Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood says the U.S. is already in a recession. But Fed Official John Williams says the economy is “strong.” Who’s right, and what should you do with your money here? We’ll explore. Plus, retailers like Allbirds & Warby Parker rushed to go public during the height of the pandemic e-commerce boom, but now they’ve plunged 70% so far this year. Are they prime takeover targets? We’ll debate. And, we’ll bring you the action, the story and the trade in Bed Bath & Beyond, Gene...
Jun 28, 2022•45 min
Kelly explains how there are signs the macroeconomic environment is actually improving.
Jun 28, 2022•4 min
Stocks are trying to stay positive as they come off a huge week of gains. And yet, all the major averages are still down 13% or more this year. We’ll give you some advice on what to buy for the back half of the year as the calendar turns to July. Plus, if you thought 2022 was bad for stocks, it’s been even worse for Crypto. We’ll hear from an expert who says the bottom isn’t even in yet. And, the Consumer Staples have been a bright spot in this volatile market. We’ll get 3 Buys & A Bail acro...
Jun 27, 2022•45 min
We’ve seen a sharp reversal in several key market readings on inflation, especially after the Fed hiked rates by 75 basis points last week. So is this a victory or a warning sign for the Fed and the markets? Plus, the week that was in housing… from new and existing home sales to homebuilder earnings to the rise in ARMs, we make sense of the data and what it’s telling us about the health of the housing market. And the corporate response to the historic Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v...
Jun 24, 2022•44 min
The morning stock rally is fading, though the Nasdaq is still higher and up 4% in the past week. Is Tech ready to take off again? We’ll ask a top analyst if it’s time to buy Apple and other names. Plus, energy executives are heading to Washington, a day after President Biden pitched a gas tax holiday. We’ll bring you the details. And, we’ll give the action, the story and the trade in CarMax, Carnival and FedEx ahead of results on deck in Earnings Exchange.
Jun 23, 2022•45 min
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is testifying on Capitol Hill today, and the markets seem to like what’s saying. But even with Powell sounding hawkish on inflation, is that what the averages need to here? We’ll debate. Plus, President Biden is set to officially propose a gas tax holiday. It should lower pump prices in the short term, but what about the long-term? We’ll explore. And, we’ll bring you the action, the story and the trade in KB Home, Accenture & Darden Restaurants ahead of results on dec...
Jun 22, 2022•44 min
Stocks are on pace for their best day in June, even as calls for a recession keep growing louder. Former Treasury Sec. Larry Summers says the unemployment rate might need to go up for 5 years to beat inflation. If that’s true, what does it mean for markets? We’ll explore. Plus, home sales fell for a fourth straight month in May, and now one of the nation’s largest homebuilders says it’s seeing a slowdown. Have a we reached a housing infection point? We’ll debate. And, we’ll take a hard look at t...
Jun 21, 2022•44 min
Stocks higher after yesterday’s sell-off, but slowdown fears still loom. Why one economist says it won’t be a ‘textbook recession.’ EV demand is strong, but the stocks are getting crushed. We explore what’s behind the divergence. Plus, trading the travel names—why hotel stocks are a buy, despite consumer concerns.
Jun 17, 2022•44 min
