Cruise lines, airlines, hotels all struggle . (0:15) AES plunges after agreeing to buyout . (1:41) ISM Manufacturing Index tops expectations . (2:05) Show Notes The Jefferies AI Risk Basket Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions ....
Mar 02, 2026•4 min
Oil jumps to multiyear high as Hormuz disruption shakes global supply. (00:13) Gold rises above $5,400 as U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict escalates. (01:20) US-Israel war disrupts Gulf logistics; FedEx (FDX) suspends services in five countries. (02:11) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Show links: Biggest stock movers Monday: Oil and defense spikes, airlines slide as war fears grip markets Airline stocks dive: AAL, UAL, DAL, ALK fall as Middle East strikes ground flights Khamenei betting fren...
Mar 02, 2026•6 min
What’s next for oil and gold after Iran strikes. (0:17) February payrolls seen up 60K. (1:48) Berkshire Hathaway cash pile grows as Buffett exits. (2:50) Show Notes OpenAI says Anthropic not supply chain risk Earnings Calendar Dividend Roundup Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions ....
Mar 01, 2026•4 min
Is Nvidia in a trap of its own making? (0:25) Microsoft, IBM, Salesforce and AI moats (2:30) Week's biggest movers (8:00) Netflix bows out; Paramount and Warner Bros closer to deal (10:20) Show links: There Is No Streaming War This Is A Stock Picker's Market Why Daily Stock Picks' Gary Vaughan Likes Large Cap Tech (And Energy) Episode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to S...
Feb 27, 2026•19 min
Paramount (PSKY) wins the bidding war for Warner Bros. (WBD) as Netflix (NFLX) walks away . (00:18) Anthropic CEO rejects Pentagon demand for unrestricted model access, says threats won’t sway it. (01:16) Burger King's (QSR) iconic Whopper gets its first refresh in over 10 years. (02:54) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Show links: Biggest stock movers Friday: NFLX, XYZ, DELL, and more Citigroup to launch Bitcoin integration into core banking later this year Meta inks yet another AI ch...
Feb 27, 2026•5 min
Investors rotate from AI to A1 as breadth increases. (0:16) Krispy Kreme and Shake Shack surge on earnings. (1:13) S&P 500 triggers sixth Hindenburg Omen signal. (3:26) Show Notes Jane Street now top holder of silver ETF Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions ....
Feb 26, 2026•4 min
C3.ai (AI) shares fall on missed guidance , regional sales shortfalls, and workforce reductions. (00:14) Nvidia (NVDA) pops Q4 results , guidance blow past Wall Street's forecast. (01:41) DeepSeek withholds upcoming AI model from US chipmakers, including Nvidia: report. (02:34) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: CRM, TTD, NTNX, and more Social media addiction trial: Plaintiff set to take the stand after therapist's testimony Trump administration...
Feb 26, 2026•6 min
Self-driving startup Wayve raises $1.2B from Microsoft, Nvidia, Uber (0:20) Uber Air and Joby Aviation (1:10) HP's EPS outlook challenged by memory headwinds (1:50) Majority of US teens use AI (2:30) Tom Lee spies bottom in software stocks (3:20) Show links: HP's EPS outlook challenged by memory headwinds, say analysts; stock falls Lowe's issues cautious FY26 outlook on housing market headwinds Episode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to...
Feb 25, 2026•4 min
UBS hikes worst-case private credit default view to 15% on AI fears. (00:14) AMC Entertainment (AMC) flags opportunity to close underperforming theaters amid attendance, screen declines. (01:30) Trump orders tech giants to power their own AI data centers under ‘rate protection’ pledge. (02:36) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Show links: Biggest stock movers Wednesday: FSLR, WDAY, and more Warner Bros. Discovery says raised Paramount Skydance bid may be 'superior' Anthropic softens AI ...
Feb 25, 2026•6 min
FedEx (FDX) sues U.S. for full refund of IEEPA tariffs. (00:15) Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) discloses SEC investigation over copycat GLP-1s; stock falls. (01:20) IBM falls most since 2000 after Anthropic COBOL AI claims; Thomas says translation isn’t modernization. (02:36) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: HIMS, VIR, and more White House working on 15% tariff, timeline remains unclear: report Bayer sues Johnson & Johnson over prostate canc...
Feb 24, 2026•6 min
Stock index futures slide amid renewed tariff-related uncertainty. (00:14)DHS shutdown clouds TSA PreCheck, raising operational risks for airlines and travel sector. (01:24) Bitcoin (BTC-USD) ETFs see $3.8B in outflows over five-week streak - report. (02:36) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Show links: Biggest stock movers Monday: NVO, VNDA, and more OpenAI's Sam Altman: Idea of space data centers is ridiculous for now Novo Nordisk stock tumbles as next-gen obesity shot underperforms L...
Feb 23, 2026•6 min
Walmart, Carvana and Blue Owl; AI spending (0:20) Supreme Court strikes down Trump's global tariffs (9:30) Episode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb Show links: The Art Of Being A Contrarian With Courage & Conviction Investing Steven Bavaria And Samuel Smith's Top Income Picks For 2026 This Is A Stock Picker's Market Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscri...
Feb 20, 2026•14 min
Carvana's (CVNA) Q4 profitability loses traction; shares crater more than 20%. (00:14) DoorDash (DASH) sees double-digit growth in orders, GOV; sets upbeat Q1 guidance. (01:31) Moderna (MRNA) gains as FDA backtracks and accepts flu shot for review. (02:14) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: OXY, DASH, and more GameStop's Ryan Cohen takes on the 'hollow men' of corporate boardrooms Shift away from EVs continues to cost Avis Budget Figma targets 3...
Feb 19, 2026•5 min
SoftBank among firms interested in $36B Japan-financed projects announced by Trump admin in Texas, Georgia, and Ohio. (00:14) YouTube back online after recommendation glitch disrupts 350,000+ users worldwide. (01:20) Palantir confirms it has moved headquarters to Florida from Colorado. (01:52) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Show links: Biggest stock movers Wednesday: PANW, NYT, and more Lagarde said to weigh quitting ECB before her term ends Hormel Foods sells whole-bird turkey busin...
Feb 18, 2026•5 min
Danaher (DHR) nears $10B acquisition of medical tech company Masimo (MASI), FT reports. (00:14) Elliott builds over 10% stake in Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) to push changes - report. (01:08) Costco (COST) sued over rotisserie chicken as nonprofit alleges salmonella at Nebraska plant. (02:05) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: ZIM, CMPS, and more Apple adds integrated video podcasts, taking on Spotify and YouTube Michael Saylor's Strategy says it...
Feb 17, 2026•6 min
Walmart features in a holiday-shortened week with 57 S&P 500 reports. (0:17) Economists expect Q4 GDP growth near 2.8%. (1:10) Supreme Court could rule soon on Trump tariffs. (1:37) Show Notes Goldman’s AI pair trades Earnings Calendar Dividend Roundup Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions ....
Feb 15, 2026•3 min
Jobs data and other macro factors (0:25) Economic picture holding steady (3:00) AI expansions, tech earnings (5:25) Fed update, Walmart valuation, earnings coming (10:30) Episode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb Show links: Tech Tug Of War: Fear Vs. Greed Initial jobless claims were slightly higher than expected in past week Widening gap between CPI and PPI is what truly matters for the stock market – strategist Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock...
Feb 13, 2026•14 min
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services like Affirm (AFRM) and Klarna (KLAR) are becoming a go-to option at checkout, allowing shoppers to split purchases into smaller, often interest-free payments. Federal Reserve data shows younger users are more likely to use BNPL—and more likely to miss a payment. From an investment standpoint, analysts remain divided between Affirm and Klarna, while experts warn the convenience of BNPL can come with budgeting risks. Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Sho...
Feb 13, 2026•9 min
The pollster cites priorities , but others see different reasons for the switch. (0:15) Cisco and AppLovin fall despite solid earnings reports. (0:56) Existing home sales plunge 8.4% in January. (1:38) Show Notes The big stealth rally that few noticed Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions ....
Feb 12, 2026•3 min
McDonald's (MCD) says it is winning on value again as it accelerates the pace of restaurant openings. (00:14) Apple (AAPL) iPhone stands out : only smartphone to grow in China sales this January- Counterpoint. (01:25) Southwest Airlines' (LUV) fleet to be equipped with Starlink internet . (02:04) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: CSCO, FSLY, QS, and more House votes to end Canada tariffs as six Republicans defy Trump Cisco projects over $5B in ...
Feb 12, 2026•5 min
January payrolls double forecasts , push Fed cut odds to July. (0:15) Kraft Heinz re-thinks separation plan . (1:43) Unity plunges on weak outlook. (2:13) Show Notes Key levels frothy assets have to keep Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions ....
Feb 11, 2026•4 min
Amazon (AMZN) takes 5.3% stake in BETA Technologies, driving shares higher. (00:14) Moderna (MRNA) shares drop after FDA refuses to file for mRNA-1010 influenza vaccine. (00:45) Estée Lauder (EL) sues Walmart (WMT) for selling counterfeits . (01:52) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Show links: Biggest stock movers Wednesday: HOOD, NET, and more OpenAI, Samsung, SK Telecom to start setting up data centers in Korea in March: report Activist investor Ancora set to oppose Warner Bros.' dea...
Feb 11, 2026•6 min
Retail sales stall as high-income spends, but mid and lower struggle. (0:15) Datadog rallies on upbeat guidance . (1:27) Paramount Skydance sweetens Warner Bros Discovery bid with ticking fee . (1:56) Show Notes Goldman Sachs Panic Index near ‘max fear’ Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions ....
Feb 10, 2026•3 min
BP beats Q4 top-line estimates; initiates Q1 and FY26 outlook . (00:14) US plans big tech chip tariff carve-outs linked to TSMC investment, FT reports. (01:08) Instacart inks national flower delivery deal with 1-800-Flowers in time for Valentine's Day. (02:19) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: ON, CRDO, and more Cisco introduces AI networking chip Amazon said to pitch AI content marketplace to publishers OpenAI confirms ad testing will start tod...
Feb 10, 2026•5 min
Sam Altman says ChatGPT growth tops 10% monthly amid competition. (0:15) Monday.com plunges as revenue outlook misses . (0:43) China urges banks to curb U.S. Treasury exposure . (1:26) Show Notes Wedbush adds two names to Ives AI 30 list Super Bowl Indicator Leans Bullish Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions ...
Feb 09, 2026•4 min
Biggest stock movers Monday: SOFI, HIMS, and more. (00:15) Samsung (SSNLF) shares jump on report of imminent HBM4 mass production. (01:03) China's Luckin Coffee (LKNCY) targets Starbucks ’ (SBUX) premium market with first flagship store. (01:38) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Show links: The Super Bowl indicator returns as Wall Street’s superstition China urges banks to curb U.S. Treasury exposure - report Elon Musk: SpaceX prioritizes building city on moon over Mars As the dollar go...
Feb 09, 2026•5 min
Delayed jobs report and CPI headline a pivotal data week. (0:17) Coca-Cola , McDonald’s and Cisco lead a busy earnings week. (1:08) Hims & Hers backs off copycat Wegovy. (2:24) Show Notes Chart of the week Earnings Calendar Dividend Roundup Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions ....
Feb 08, 2026•4 min
Risk off concerns, Bitcoin sell off (0:20) Software stocks drop (2:00) Big name AI earnings (4:00) Good news for Hershey (10:45) Next week's earnings and economic data (12:00) Show Notes: President Trump unveils TrumpRx website for low-cost prescription drugs Bitcoin and software stocks have been more correlated in the last months Episode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, and dividend grades, subscr...
Feb 06, 2026•18 min
EV strategy reset: Stellantis (STLA) books $26B charge , won't pay annual dividend in 2026. (00:16) Uber hit with $8.5M verdict in driver sexual assault case. (01:25) Quant check on top crypto names as bitcoin touches 16-month low . (02:33) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Show links: Biggest stock movers Friday: AMZN, STLA, and more Intel, AMD notify customers in China of lengthy waits for CPUs - Reuters President Trump unveils TrumpRx website for low-cost prescription drugs Amazon ta...
Feb 06, 2026•5 min
Bitcoin falls below $70K , nearly 50% down from its all-time high. (0:15) Hims & Hers surges after report of cheaper compounded Wegovy . (1:17) Jobless claims rise as job cuts surge and JOLTS openings fall sharply . (1:57) Show Notes Stocks to buy amid the ‘software apocalypse’ – Wedbush Spotify to sell physical books Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb . Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeki...
Feb 05, 2026•4 min