Stocks are falling again today, on fears that Fed tightening will lead to a recession. But could they still engineer a ‘soft landing?’ We’ll hear from someone who says ‘yes’ – if they stop raising rates right now. Plus, OPEC isn’t increasing oil production, as the price cap on Russian oil is set to go into effect. Will it make the U.S. an even bigger player in the global energy market? We’ll explore. And, our technician will reveal the one stock chart he says looks good right now – almost TOO go...
Dec 05, 2022•44 min
The November jobs report came in hotter-than-expected, and stocks don’t seem to like it. Are we back to “good news” being “bad news” for markets? We’ll debate. Plus, farmland is slowly becoming a hot asset class and inflation hedge. We’ll explain what makes it attractive to investors, and how you can add it to your portfolio. And, we’re at a very critical point for the energy market, with some important events on deck. We’ll look at the week ahead and how it could all play out.
Dec 02, 2022•45 min
Markets are lower once again today, as investors debate the path of the economy ahead of tomorrow’s jobs report. We’ll get a preview of the numbers. Plus, we’ll speak with one investor who says no matter what happens with the economy, you should “always bet on growth.” And, if the economy has you concerned about stocks, maybe consider investing in handbags & sneakers. We’ll look at that market as part of our ‘Alternate Investment’ series.
Dec 01, 2022•44 min
Stocks have been living in fear of Jerome Powell this week, as the Fed Chair is set to speak at the Brookings Institution. Wall Street is waiting to hear if he might say the markets have gotten ahead of themselves in looking for an end or slowdown of interest rate hikes. We’ll explain what it all means for you and your money as we lead up to his live remarks today.
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Stocks are struggling to bounce back following yesterday’s big selloff. There are a lot of worries still hanging over the market, including China’s “Covid chaos.” We’ll get a live report from Beijing. Plus, Fed Chair Jerome Powell is also looming large over markets, with a big speech planned for tomorrow. Bond yields are way down since the last FOMC meeting. Is Powell about to remind the markets about “higher for longer” too? We’ll explore. And, there’s one more threat hanging over the economy: ...
Nov 29, 2022•45 min
With protests erupting across China over Covid lockdowns, we look at the impact on the global economy and what it means for Xi’s leadership. Worried that the Santa Claus Rally won’t show up this year? One stock-picker tells us why old, big tech is the way to go if you’re looking for protection. And energy is the best performing sector this year, but one technician still sees room to run in the refiners and brings us the names he says are going higher.
Nov 28, 2022•45 min
Stocks are muted today ahead of the latest Fed minutes. But are we about to see a period of real strength in the markets? We’ll speak with an expert who says ‘yes,’ and has 3 names to buy now. Plus, Mastercard’s Global Chief Economist joins us with the trends he’s seeing as we head into the holiday shopping season, including a big comeback for department stores. And, Bob Iger’s return to Disney came as a big surprise, but one theory suggests his next move could be even more shocking. We’ll bring...
Nov 23, 2022•44 min
Stocks are rising today, one year to the day from the Nasdaq’s all-time high. What’s next for the averages as we near the year-end? We’ll explore. Plus, a shortage of the world’s most critical fuel is sending tanks nearly empty and prices higher. We’ll hear from an expert who expects a $100 billion hit to the economy. And, as the crypto universe seemingly crumbles around it, will Coinbase survive…or even thrive? We’ll have a Bull vs. Bear debate on the stock.
Nov 22, 2022•45 min
It’s the busiest travel week of the year in the US and Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle gives us his demand expectations and a warning for those still waiting to buy a holiday ticket. Oil prices swing wildly after the Saudis deny reports that OPEC+ will announce production increases. We make sense of the crude confusion with Amena Bakr of Energy Intelligence. Plus, Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski has an idea for the SEC about regulating crypto…and the rule is already on the books.
Nov 21, 2022•44 min
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Nov 18, 2022•45 min
The American rail system could be thrown into disarray as soon as December 5, just in time for the busy holiday shipping season. The CEO of the American Association of Railroads tells us why he’s confident a deal will get done before that strike deadline. Zillow Co-Founder Spencer Rascoff on where he expects home prices to fall the most and why there’s a silver lining in today’s market versus 2007’s. And from rising food costs to changing consumer behaviro, the CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restauran...
Nov 17, 2022•44 min
Muddy Waters founder and famed short-seller Carson Block joins The Exchange exclusively with his newest short position. He also shares his outlook for the crypto industry amid the FTX fallout. Plus, if you’re among the many investors dealing with losses in crypto, we’ve got some strategies on how to minimize your tax bill. And, Deutsche Bank says the “future is bright” for the solar group. The analyst behind that call joins us with her top picks in the space.
Nov 16, 2022•44 min
Stocks popping on a cooler-than-expected PPI number, but one strategist says much like the reaction to CPI data, the markets are reacting too wildly. He tells us why and where he’s putting money to work. A double upgrade for Netflix from Bank of America’s new analyst…what’s got her so excited about the new ad tier. And Walmart crushed its third quarter, will TJX and Target follow suit? We’ve got the action, the story and the trade on both ahead of their reports.
Nov 15, 2022•44 min
Markets taking a bit of a breather today but could we see a year-end rally? We’ll get a technical take, and look at where the opportunities are for the remainder of 2022. Plus, two retail rivals…Walmart and Target on deck to report earnings, and according to Cowen, one of them is better positioned to win the holidays. The analyst behind the report joins us to make his case. And, President Biden and President Xi meeting face-to-face at the G-20. We have the key takeaways, and whether now is the t...
Nov 14, 2022•44 min
Investors still processing Thursday’s massive rally, but what exactly was it? Just some knee jerk reaction to a slightly better CPI print and hopes for a Fed shift? Or a real turn in sentiment to the upside? Plus, the latest on the FTX Bankruptcy. How did some of the world’s most sophisticated investors miss…everything? And how big could the fallout end up being? And the China conundrum. They seem to be relaxing some of the strict covid policies, but is it a good bet to invest there? We’ll discu...
Nov 11, 2022•44 min
Inflation is cooling, and stocks are heating up! Key data is now suggesting the Fed may start to back off of rate hikes. We’ll look at where we could go from here, and how to position. Plus, FTX’s collapse continues, with its founder now facing all kinds of questions. And the fallout is reverberating throughout all of crypto. But is the worst behind us, or still to come? We’ll explore. And, just how much are rising rates hitting the housing market? We’ll speak with the CEO of WaFd about the mayh...
Nov 10, 2022•45 min
Stocks are lower today, as some key earnings reports disappointed and control of Congress remains unclear. We’ll dive into it all for you. Plus, how far reaching is FTX’s liquidity crunch? And who’s on the hook for losses? We’ll explore what it all means for the future of crypto, and more. And, Volkswagen is bullish on EVs, predicting the U.S. will be a major player by 2030. We’ll speak with the company’s new America Group CEO about how it’ll reach that goal.
Nov 09, 2022•45 min
Election Day is here, and we’ll look at the possible scenarios coming out of the Midterms and what they could mean for markets and your money. Plus, the Dow is coming off its best October ever, but one market expert isn’t sold the pain is over just yet. He’ll explain why he sees a dip coming, and what you should be buying when it does. And, a massive bailout is underway for one of the world’s biggest Crypto exchanges. We’ve got the latest details on the bizarre story playing out for FTX.
Nov 08, 2022•44 min
Two tech titans taking a hit. We look at what Apple’s production warnings and Meta’s reported layoffs mean for the overall markets, and for your money. Plus, one energy CEO’s dire warning on natural gas supplies, and what he’s asking the White House to do about it. And, we have the story, and the trade on Lyft, TripAdvisor, and Norwegian Cruise Line in today’s Earnings Exchange.
Nov 07, 2022•45 min
The jobs report came in better-than-expected, and stocks are trying to hold up. Are we back to “good news” being good, or is it still “bad news”? We’ll dig in and ask the experts if the markets have finally broken their addiction to the Fed, and what it all means for your money. Plus, we’ll speak with the Executive Director of America’s newly-crowned busiest port about trade, supply chain, labor battles and more. And, we’ve got a special “Fed Wake-Up Call” edition of 3 Buys And A Bail, featuring...
Nov 04, 2022•44 min
Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s message of “slower, but not lower” is sending stocks into the red in today’s session, as bond yields rise again. What does it all mean for your money? We’ll look at how to position now. Plus, we’re less than 24 hours away from the crucial monthly jobs report. One expert sees a trend forming that doesn’t bode well for the Fed’s fight against inflation, and he’ll join us to explain why. And, we’ll speak with the CEO of CF Industries about making fertilizer, feeding the wo...
Nov 03, 2022•44 min
We’re just minutes away from the latest Fed interest rate decision. The big money question: will Jerome Powell & Co. stay aggressive, or back off? The result could swing stocks big in either direction. We’ll set you up for all of it, as we count you down to the decision.
Nov 02, 2022•39 min
We’re just a day away from when the Fed will announce its latest decision to raise rates. And that means your borrowing costs on everything are likely to go up. We’ll look at the impact on your money. Plus, there’s another big event with implications for your wallet – the Midterms. We’ll break down what happens to money & markets in each possible scenario on election day. And, we’ll get you ready for more big earnings reports coming up. We’ve got the action, the story and the trade on AMD &a...
Nov 01, 2022•45 min
We’re counting down to the next Fed decision. Will Jerome Powell finally blink? And is a recession all but guaranteed? Paul McCulley will give us his take on it all. Plus, diesel prices are soaring as supplies reach critically low levels. Politicians are blaming the companies, but we’ll lay out what’s really going on. And, the busiest week of earnings season is upon us, with some big names on deck. We’ll get you ready for NXP Semi, Uber and Pfizer results in ‘Earnings Exchange.’
Oct 31, 2022•44 min
Stocks are soaring today, with the Dow up 5% this week and up 14% this month – it’s best month in 46 years. But as the market turns its attention from earnings to the Fed, can the rally continue? We’ll explore. Plus, President Biden thought he had a deal to avoid a rail strike, but now a 2nd union is rejecting it. We’ll look at the very real possibility of a strike, and the very real threat to the economy. And, recession fears have sent investors into health care stocks. We’ll bring you “3 Buys ...
Oct 28, 2022•44 min
Meta’s stock is sinking today, after missing estimates and burning through cash. But we’re on the hunt for opportunities: we’ll look at companies benefitting from Meta’s massive money moves. Plus, Wingstop is up 30% this week following earnings. We’ll ask the CEO about consumer spending and where he sees prices and trends heading next. And, more big earnings reports are on deck. We’ll give you the action, the story and the trade on Apple, Amazon and Intel in ‘Earnings Exchange.’
Oct 27, 2022•44 min
Stocks are mixed today, as tech earnings are dragging down the Nasdaq. But with the Fed decision a week away, which is more important to markets right now: rate or reports? We’ll debate. Plus, during last night’s Pennsylvania Senate debate, Democratic candidate John Fetterman said he’s pro-fracking. Could we soon see a nat gas boom in the Keystone State? The CEO of EQT Corp. will join us. And, more big earnings reports are headed our way, with Meta, Ford and Caterpillar all on deck. We’ll bring ...
Oct 26, 2022•45 min
Consumer confidence in September came in lighter than expected and data from the Conference Board reveals a slowdown, particularly in the lower-end. We dig into what that means with Confidence Board CEO Steve Odland. Meta, Visa and Microsoft all report after the bell…we have the key things to watch and how to trade it ahead of the print. And Congressional Progressives retracting their suggestion of direct talks between the US and Russia to end the Ukraine conflict, Admiral James Stavridis tells ...
Oct 25, 2022•46 min
Chinese stocks are plummeting, as President Xi tightens his grip on the country and its economy. Is there a future for American companies doing business there? Or Chinese companies doing business here? We’ll debate. Plus, we’re gearing up for a big week of earnings. We’ll explore who wins out among some of the biggest Industrial & Transport names reporting this week in ‘Earnings Exchange.’ And, how bad was the pandemic and school closures for kids’ education in America? And it could lead to ...
Oct 24, 2022•44 min
Stocks are heading higher, but bond yields are sinking as Fed officials hint that the pace for rate hikes may begin to slow. We’ve got all the market angles covered for you. Plus, Snap Inc. has fallen nearly 30% after reporting results. Is the weakness it saw in advertising a sign of things to come for other Tech companies? We’ll explore. And, we’re getting ready for earnings beyond ‘Big Tech’, from Energy to Autos & more. We’ll debate who wins out among some of the biggest names reporting n...
Oct 21, 2022•44 min
