Nightly Business Report

Investors are anxiously awaiting Fed Chair Powell’s big speech at Jackson Hole. Will he signal a slow pivot to a dovish stance? We look at what that would mean for your money. Plus, they were the Pandemic Darlings and now they need to reinvent themselves if they want to survive in a post-pandemic world. We’ll look at three names and who is best positioned for a successful second act. And, three stocks on deck that will give us new clues about the health of the consumer. The key things to watch on Affirm, Gap and Ulta Beauty, and how to position on each.

There’s one stock reporting today that could determine where the market is headed next. We’ll give you the name, how to position and where to find value in some beaten-up sectors. Plus, we’re finally seeing home prices start to fall. We’ll look at where, by how much, and what it means for the overall state of the real estate market. And, Peloton is partnering with Amazon to make is products more accessible. Will it be enough to appease investors? We’ll debate.

The bears seem to be controlling the market narrative once again. But will they stay in charge? Morgan Stanley says they have one last act to play. We’ll take a look a how long that could be, and where you should turn for opportunities. Plus, as more cracks begin to show in the housing market, one real estate investor says there’s an area of the market that will hold up better than others. He’ll join us to explain. And, we’ll get the latest read on builders when Toll Brothers reports after the bell, plus 2 big retailers on deck. We’ll set you up for all of it in ‘Earnings Exchange.’

The rally continues to fade, with Tech leading the declines. So should you bail on Growth or stick with it? Two big banks have two very different views on what’s next, and we’ll debate them with our strategist. Plus, lots of headlines in the Tech & Crypto spaces today. We’ll bring you the latest moves in Meme stocks, a big winner in the Crypto Craze, and answer the question: will Dragons or Hobbits win the streaming wars? And, we’ll bring you the action, the story and the trade in Palo Alto Networks, Macy’s and Zoom Video ahead of results on deck in Earnings Exchange.

As inflation pressures have eased, the Bulls have taken over Wall Street. But one strategist says ‘hold on’ – inflation will be stubbornly persistent, and growth stocks will come back down to Earth. He’ll explain why. Plus, we’ll dig into some of the biggest media headlines of the day, and explain what they could be telling us about where the world of entertainment is heading. Ed Lee of The New York Times joins us. And, Lido Advisors’ Gina Sanchez joins with a Consumer Edition of ‘3 Buys & A Bail.’ She’ll reveal which name she thinks is crushing it on all fronts right now – and will continue to for investors.

Has the rally run out of steam? The answer may be ‘yes’ based on what we’re seeing in the Options market. We’ll look at what’s going on, and where the opportunities are right now. Plus, what’s the plan for Apple’s ad ambitions? Who are the winners and losers? And how might it affect iPhone users? We’ll tackle all of these questions and more. And, the earnings parade continues with Deere, Applied Materials and Foot Locker on deck. We’ll bring you the action, the story and the trade in all 3 of them in Earnings Exchange.

Stocks are pulling back today, with the Nasdaq getting hit the hardest. But that’s because it’s had the biggest bounce back. That includes Apple, which is up 32% in just 2 months, and only 5% off its all-time high. But one Technician says its run is done. We’ll debate that take. Plus, we’ll try to make sense of some conflicting economic data, with some signaling ‘recession’ while others show the opposite. How will the Fed react to it all? We’ll explore. And, we’ll bring you the action, the story and the trade in Cisco, BJ’s Wholesale and Kohl’s ahead of results on deck in Earnings Exchange.

Inflation is coming off the boil, the consumer is holding up ok, and the market has been rallying. So that’s all good, right? Maybe not. We’ll look at why and where to find value in case this isn’t the start of a new bull market. Plus, China is trying to revive its economy and jumpstart population growth. But Niall Ferguson warns that growing at all costs could come at a big price. He’ll join us to make his case. And, more cracks are forming on the housing front. We’ll tell you what they are, and what it means for the economy in the back half of the year.

Stocks are pausing today after a huge rally off of the June lows, as Chinese & U.S. economic data both weakened more than expected. Is the market rally durable or not? JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley have differing views, and we’ll get both of their takes. Plus, we’ll examine those signs of weakness in the Chinese economy. We’ll take a hard look at the impact here & abroad. And, two huge retail names report results tomorrow morning. We’ll give you the action, the story and the trade in Walmart & Home Depot in Earnings Exchange.

The market is on pace to close out its first 4-week winning streak since the peak last September. The Nasdaq is now up 20% from the June lows, and we just got optimistic consumer data. We’ll explore whether the rally can hold. Plus, we’ll get a trader’s take on how to play this rally amid rising rates. And, a historic drought is plaguing Europe, and rivers are so low, ship can’t pass through with food & fuel. We’ll get a live report on this dire situation.

We just got another lighter-than-expected inflation reading. But is it enough for the Fed to change course? And which course would keep the Bulls in charge? We’ll explore. Plus, we’re learning more about the rise – and the risks – of single-stock leverages ETFs. Former Nasdaq CEO Bob Greifeld will join us with his take on them. And, we’ll give you the action, the story and the trade on Rivian, Poshmark and Toast – and how to position on all 3 – ahead of results on deck in Earnings Exchange.

The good news: stocks are surging on a lighter-than-expected inflation report. The bad news: we’re seeing the weakest productivity growth for any expansion in post-war history. What does it all mean? We’ll explain. Plus, we’ll bring you the story, the action and the trade in Disney, Bumble and Canada Goose ahead of results on deck in Earnings Exchange. And, Carter Worth called the top for Energy back in May when he went short on the XLE and long on the broader market. He’s closing that position today, and will join us to reveal where he’s investing next.

Meme stocks are making a comeback, with Bed Bath & Beyond doubling since August, and AMC Entertainment up 50%. It’s a headache for the shorts, but is this actually a good sign for the markets? And where’s all the cash coming from this time? We’ll explore. Plus, the Chips Act is now signed into law. And yet the Chip stocks are tumbling for a second straight day. We’ll talk to one of the key Senators involved about how soon & how much it will actually help U.S. chip makers. And, some big movers are about to reporter their results. We’ll bring you the story, the action and the trade in Coinbase, Roblox and Wynn Resorts in Earnings Exchange.

Stocks have turned lower, giving up the morning’s big gains even after the S&P hit a key technical level. Is it Nvidia’s fault after it pre-announced a revenue miss for Q2? We’ll explore. Plus, should the Fed just sit back and let the job market rip – or should they hike even more aggressively? We’ll debate which response is right following Friday’s red-hot jobs report. And, the Democrats are close to a historic win on climate and tax hikes with the Inflation Reduction Act. Could it propel them to a victory in the Midterms? We’ll discuss.

A big surprise on the labor front, as the July jobs report came in much hotter than expected. So will the Fed ramp up rate hikes to help tame inflation? We’ll explore. Plus, consumers are spending big money on experiences, which helped Live Nation report a record quarter. The President & CFO joins us to discuss consumer trends post-pandemic. And, mortgage lenders have been hit hard by rising interest rates, and now there could be big a shakeout coming in the industry. We’ll bring you the latest details.

As inflation sits at 40-year highs, the CEOs of Papa John’s and e.l.f. Beauty join us to discuss spending trends they’re seeing, and how it’s impacting their bottom lines. Plus, after holding the top spot for months, Tech hiring has slowed down significantly. So which industry takes the top spot now? The CEO of Recruiter.com joins us to ahead of tomorrow’s big jobs report. And, Needham’s Laura Martin says advertising will big Apple’s next big revenue stream. She joins us to make her case, and explain what kind of upside for shares she sees ahead.

Tech is leading the market’s gains today, as investors digest more Fed speak, earnings & economic data. But could the bounce be short-lived? We’ll look at 3 names poised to keep the gains going. Plus, how likely is a cyber attack against the U.S. in response to Speaker Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan? We’ll speak with a cyber security expert who expects China’s response to be “big.” And, we’ll give you the action, the story and the trade in Lucid, Sunrun and Hostess Brands ahead of results on deck in Earnings Exchange.

Despite coming off the Fed’s second 75 bps rate hike in a row, and just 3 days ahead of the July jobs report, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly said there’s still “a long way to go” in the fight against inflation. We’ll explore what she says needs to happen. Plus, with inflation at 40-year highs, consumers are searching for any way to save right now. We’ll speak to the CEO of Misfits Market – which offers surplus produce and groceries at a discount – about the trends he’s seeing in the marketplace. And, we’ll give you the action, the story and the trade in AMD, Starbucks and PayPal ahead of results on deck in Earnings Exchange.

Banks historically do well in a rising rate environment, and this time around, regionals are the outperformers. We talk to the CEO of Texas-based Frost Bank about the activity he’s seeing and why he thinks inflation has peaked. And, Uber results are on deck…why share price could double over the next year. Plus, housing data firm Black Knight reporting home price appreciation posted its biggest monthly drop ever in June, what that means for both buyers and sellers.

GDP has contracted for the second straight quarter, but a recession has yet to be officially declared. Are investors focused on the wrong thing—and how should they position now? Amazon, Apple and ads—we parse the big trends in teach earnings and what those results reveal about the economy. And 3 Buys and a Bail: Food Edition. We head to the heartland where one trader is making big bets on agriculture…and shunning one delivery service.