Nightly Business Report

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, we’ll speak with an expert who says don’t get your hopes up too high.

Kelly explains why some economic data still remains troubling.

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. We’ll be joined by the analyst who thinks the stock could go to $425 per share – but for a different reason than you might expect.

Kelly explains why a debt ceiling fight in Congress could have far-reaching consequences.

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.

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.

Kelly explains why this week’s economic indicators report could spell big trouble ahead for the economy.

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 credit card debt soar to new records. We’ll explain why 2023 could be a rough year for consumers.

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.

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 a showdown in Washington could come at a high cost. We’ll look at the potential fallout for markets & the economy.

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, we’ll give you the action, the story and the trade on United Airlines, J.B. Hunt & Prologis ahead of results on deck in ‘Earnings Exchange.’

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.

Kelly explains how a Fed policy pivot could be just around the corner.

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.

Kelly explains why the Fed might not be as hawkish as it seems to be.

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 nationwide. We’ll check in with a veteran pilot who says what we’re seeing today is simply “extraordinary.”

Kelly opines on the Fed’s difficult balancing act for 2023.

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 latest details.

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 to explain why.

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.