We just got a blockbuster jobs report, and markets are taking it in stride. So is “good news” truly good news now? Or could the Fed apply a bigger brake and put a stop to the 2023 rally? We’ll debate. Plus, Apple just reported its biggest quarterly revenue decline since 2016. And CEO Tim Cook says he sees more pain ahead. So why is one of our guests still bullish? He’ll join us to make his case. And, media stocks have been on fire so far this year. And the names leading the pack may just surpris...
Feb 03, 2023•46 min
Kelly explains why investors flooding back into “risk-on" might be in for a rude awakening.
Feb 03, 2023•2 min
Tech stocks are going bonkers again, led by Meta and helped by both earnings and the Fed. Can the rally keep going when Apple, Amazon and Alphabet report tonight? We’ll tell you the key things to watch. Plus, Ray Dalio warns we’re on the brink of economic war with China. But one of our guests says if you’re looking for opportunity in equities, China is the place to be. He’ll reveal what he’s buying. And, on-shoring supply chains, and off-shoring talent. We’ll look at how technology is changing h...
Feb 02, 2023•46 min
We’re just an hour away from the Fed’s latest rate decision, with some big implications for your money. Markets are already gearing up for a pause or pivot later in the year, and yet the Fed remains hawkish. We’ll explore why that divide could grow even wider. Plus, all of the Fed’s rate hikes have pushed credit card rates to record highs. One industry watcher expects them to top 20% after today. And now the White House is trying to cut consumers a break. We’ll bring you the latest details. And,...
Feb 01, 2023•40 min
We’re just over 24 hours from the latest Fed decision on interest rates. We’ll look at what the market wants…why the Fed will likely ignore it…and when the gap between the two could finally close. Plus, shrinking cash hoards, bloated inventories and falling profitability. We’ll look at which retailers are best & worst positioned as the consumer begins to wobble. And, speaking of wobbling – what’s going on with digital ad spending? We’ll look at whether competition – or recession – is the rea...
Jan 31, 2023•44 min
Kelly explains why the Fed might be closer to cutting interest rates than it might believe.
Jan 31, 2023•3 min
Apollo’s Torsten Slok reveals the biggest labor challenge facing the Fed that no one is talking about. The action, the story, the trade on Caterpillar, NXP, and McDonald’s ahead of earnings. And Carter Worth called the drop in Tesla back in June, why he’s getting bearish after saying to “nibble long” in December. Plus, the Super Bowl Indicator—can you trust it?
Jan 30, 2023•44 min
Is the economy growing, or slowing? There hasn’t been this much confusion over economic data since…last year. So which way does the Fed see things right now? We’ll debate. Plus, Intel is selling off after a brutal earnings report. This as lawmakers in Washington are spending billions to benefit it. Did DC back the wrong horse? We’ll explore. And, stock buybacks tend to make Gina Sanchez’s skin crawl…but there are exceptions! She’ll reveal 3 buybacks you should like, and one to bail on here.
Jan 27, 2023•45 min
Kelly explains why there may finally be enough incentive for the Fed to pause hiking.
Jan 27, 2023•3 min
Chevron’s massive stock buyback is the talk of the day. Investors are loving it, while the White House is taking issue with it. We’ll bring you the story, the controversy and the trade. Plus, today’s econ data might suggest the economy is doing just fine. But don’t be fooled! We’ll look at why the Fed isn’t likely to slow down yet, and how you can position in the meantime. And, housing is one area that is indeed seeing a slowdown. But if you’re in the market and hoping that spells a good deal, w...
Jan 26, 2023•45 min
Kelly explains why some economic data still remains troubling.
Jan 26, 2023•3 min
Microsoft is weighing on the broader markets today, though stocks are off the lows as it sets in that its quarter wasn’t as bad as some feared. And while Microsoft can’t control enterprise spending, they can invest heavily in growth technologies like AI. Does that make it a ‘buy’ here? We’ll debate. Plus, as we move through a choppy earning season, are you wasting time investing in the U.S.? We’ll speak with an expert who sees more upside in International stocks. And, Tesla earnings are on deck....
Jan 25, 2023•45 min
Kelly explains why a debt ceiling fight in Congress could have far-reaching consequences.
Jan 25, 2023•3 min
Stocks are giving back yesterday’s gains, and one of our experts is hardly surprised. He says to sell any rally until at least the summer. He’ll join to explain why. Plus, everyone is bracing for tonight’s earnings from Microsoft. We’ll tell you what to look for, and how to position ahead of the big report. And, sky-high egg prices could be a tailwind for one key group of stocks. We’ll reveal the names, and tell you which are most attractive here.
Jan 24, 2023•45 min
Noted economist Paul McCulley tells us why a pause in Fed rate hikes would be ‘fully justified.’ Yale’s Stephen Roach is more concerned about China than he’s ever been. And layoffs, AI, search battles, oh my…we dig into the reckoning in tech and what’s next for the likes of Google and Microsoft.
Jan 23, 2023•45 min
Kelly explains why this week’s economic indicators report could spell big trouble ahead for the economy.
Jan 23, 2023•3 min
It’s been a big week of Fed speakers dominating headlines, and we’re not done yet. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is speaking today at the Council of Foreign Relations, and we’ll bring you the key headlines. Plus, Alphabet is joining the list of big tech giants announcing job cuts, set to lay off 12,000 workers. We’ll explore what it all means for the sector after a rough year in 2022. And, the U.S. personal savings rate has plummeted from pandemic-era highs, while household and cre...
Jan 20, 2023•47 min
With inflation slowing, but sticking around here in the US, should investors look overseas? Why Europe is beginning to look attractive—and why the Fed needs to pause rate hikes, according to one bond investor. Plus, oil was the top performing sector for two years in a row, could 2023 be a record three-peat? Amrita Sen weighs in with why she’s bullish.
Jan 19, 2023•44 min
The Bank of Japan is standing pat on its yield curve control policy, and that’s reverberating throughout global markets. We’ll drill down on the decline in the dollar, and the stocks poised to benefit here. Plus, Moderna’s RSV vaccine efficacy is driving the stock higher, and setting the stage for a new post-Covid battleground. We’ll speak to an analyst who says this could be a game changer for $MRNA shares. And, the U.S. is poised to hit its debt ceiling tomorrow, much sooner than expected. And...
Jan 18, 2023•45 min
Big banks are back in the spotlight today, with Morgan Stanley & Goldman Sachs reporting earnings. And both stocks are taking off in opposite directions. Goldman seeing its biggest miss in a decade…while Morgan topped estimates and reported record wealth management revenue. We’ll break down all the headlines. Plus, a slowing economy, slowing population growth, and a resurgence in Covid cases. We’ll give you the latest news out of China, including what it all means for investing there. And, w...
Jan 17, 2023•45 min
Different data points are giving you very different stories about the economy right now. So are we growing, or slowing? We’ll debate. Plus, speaking of which -- “Meme Stocks” are back! Is that a red flag for investors, or a green light for stocks? We’ll ask our experts. And, on the heels of Disney’s proxy fight, we have a very special edition of “3 Buys & A Bail” that you won’t want to miss.
Jan 13, 2023•44 min
Kelly explains how a Fed policy pivot could be just around the corner.
Jan 12, 2023•2 min
Is a Fed pause now just around the corner? Markets already seem to be coming to that conclusion, and now some FOMC members are signaling it too. We’ll debate. Plus, activist investor Nelson Peltz wants a seat on Disney’s board, saying the company has “lost its way.” We have the latest details, and what it means for the stock. And, bank earnings are on deck, with a much-needed pulse on the economy incoming. Will it expose cracks, or continued strength? We’ll look at what to expect.
Jan 12, 2023•49 min
Kelly explains why the Fed might not be as hawkish as it seems to be.
Jan 12, 2023•3 min
FTX is back in bankruptcy court today, as company lawyers claim they’ve recovered over $5 billion worth of ‘liquid’ assets. But that still leaves them about $3 billion short of what customers are owed. We’ve got the latest details. Plus, remember when FTX wanted a bailout? Apollo was one of the firms they turned to. We’ll ask its Co-Head of Private Equity why they ultimately passed on that opportunity. And, another week, another airline mess – this time, an FAA outage grounding flights nationwid...
Jan 11, 2023•44 min
Kelly opines on the Fed’s difficult balancing act for 2023.
Jan 10, 2023•3 min
Inflation is receding. Jobs & GDP are growing. Even jobless claims are relatively low. And yet, yield curves are flashing a huge warning sign that a downturn is coming. So why isn’t the Fed acknowledging it? We’ll debate. Plus, if you’re looking to deploy some cash in this market, we’ll speak with an expert who says there are 2 sectors to bet on and 2 stocks to buy right now. And, Microsoft is reportedly making another big bet on OpenAI’s ChatGPT program. But so are hackers. We’ve got the la...
Jan 10, 2023•44 min
Despite myriad signs the economy is slowing, the Fed remains on a pre-set hawkish course. So should they switch and start pausing rate hikes? We’ll reveal the one data point flashing a big warning sign. Plus, the House finally has a Speaker! But the concessions made to get there may not bode well for business. We’ll tell you all that you need to know. And, Apple shares have been a stubborn weak spot in the market lately. But Toni Sacconaghi of Bernstein says they’re still too pricey. He joins us...
Jan 09, 2023•45 min
Stocks rallying after wages in December grew at a slower than expected rate. We dig into what it means for the Fed and your money. The FDA expected to decide on Biogen’s second Alzheimer’s treatment, Jefferies’ analyst Michael Yee tells us what makes this drug different than its maligned first drug Aduhelm. Plus, “A Random Walk Down Wall Street” 50 years later. Wall St. legend Burt Malkiel makes his case for passive investing and why investors shouldn’t trust historic returns…especially now.
Jan 06, 2023•45 min
Kelly explains why the FANG trade has finally fizzled out.
Jan 04, 2023•3 min
