Nightly Business Report

Stocks are taking a breather today after back-to-back strong gains that have helped close the gap on the recent selloff. But small cap names are still lagging the rest of the market this year. We’ll give you four stocks that are good buys at these levels. Plus, shares of ChargePoint are lower on a wider-than-expected loss, and down 30% since going public. We’ll speak with the CEO about earnings, expansion and the Infrastructure bill. And, in today’s Earnings Exchange: we’ll give you the action, the story and the trade in Gamestop, Rent The Runway and Hormel on deck.

Kelly speaks with Justin Fuisz, CEO and Co-Founder of Octi, a recently launched social media app, about the rapid changes in the metaverse space. We talk about why Apple is a key player to watch; why Octi intentionally looks and feels a lot like TikTok right now; and how people should best get familiar with this emerging space. They also discuss the risks to Facebook's ambitions, and how Octi makes money.

We’re seeing a mega market rally for the second straight session, with the Nasdaq leading the way this time. We’ll look at what’s changed, and what stocks could be the next great opportunities in the tech space. Plus, semiconductors and cloud names are flying high today, while media stocks are selling off. We’ll dig deeper into today’s big movers. And, strong guidance and record margins have shares of Designer Brands soaring. We’ll speak with the CEO about the consumer and the holiday shopping surge.

Stocks are in rally mode today but we’ve been here before. Is the volatility here to stay into year-end? We’ll look at how to best position yourself. Plus, putting a price on carbon. Former BP CEO Bob Dudley says it’s necessary but how will energy companies cope with that? And where does he see oil prices going from here? We’ll ask him. And, you may know him as Deadpool or as the face of Aviation Gin, but actor Ryan Reynolds is also working to change advertising. He joins us live with the disconnect he sees in the industry and how his new venture hopes to disrupt the space.

Kelly talks to Graham Copley, Founding Partner at C-MACC about two critical issues: the supply chain and the energy transition away from fossil fuels. They dig into why Graham isn’t worried about permanent logistics issues and why inflation isn’t here to stay.

The Nasdaq selling off in tandem with falling rates. What’s behind the tech disconnect…and where you can find opportunities. Users are spending millions of dollars on real estate in the metaverse. We explore how a virtual reality is creating real world jobs. And the restaurant darlings of the pandemic are falling out of favor with investors…what’s driving the dining drop.

What a difference a day makes…again. After a late-day selloff yesterday, the major indices stage a big rebound. We explore whether investors should wait for the volatility to calm down or go bargain hunting. Recruiter.com CEO Evan Sohn joins us ahead of the November Jobs Report to discuss employees’ and employers’ changing priorities as candidates reevaluate what they want out of new positions. Plus, Enron went bankrupt 20 years ago today. And while the ensuing fraud scandal was epic, Enron leaves behind a complex legacy…one that includes video conference calls and digital streaming.

Kelly talks to Stan Majcher, Mid-Cap Value Portfolio Manager at Hotchkis & Wiley. They cover the Biden administration’s plans to lower oil prices, the structural issues in the energy industry, big oil’s spending issues, and where to invest.

Before the CDC said the first Omicron case in the US has been identified, stocks were higher on day two of Powell and Yellen on the Hill, we dig into what their testimony means for both the bulls and the bears and how to play it. With AWS announcing two new chips and Apple bringing production in house, we look at what the manufacturing reshoring trend means for the global chipmakers. Plus, a wild week for airlines as covid variant concerns weigh…should you buy the dip? One trader says yes.

Fed Chair Jay Powell triggering a sell-off after he said the QE taper timeline could accelerate and that inflation is no longer ‘transitory.’ We dig into what it means for the equity and bond markets…and where to find opportunities. Consumer Confidence hit a low not seen since February as inflation continues to weigh…Conference Board CEO Steve Odland digs into what it means for retailers and the labor market. And Apple was a rare bright spot, Needham’s Laura Martin reveals why she’s staying bullish on the tech giant despite the tech wreck.

Stocks bouncing back after Friday’s big selloff. Did the markets overreact to Omicron? We’ll explore. Plus, Jack Dorsey is stepping down as CEO of Twitter. With the stock down 40 percent from its February high, we look at what’s next for the company. And, Bitcoin rebounding today but still down double digits in the last two weeks. We look at why the Omicron variant isn’t the only thing driving the selling.

In this conversation, CNBC reporter Kate Rooney helps walk us through the big changes that have created headwinds for payment giants Visa and Mastercard. We talk about the significance of Visa's bid for Plaid; the rise of new rival payment networks; and which crypto names could also end up significantly disrupting this space.

Kelly talks to Natalliance Head of International Fixed Income, Andrew Brenner. They cover the main issues markets could face as the Fed begins to taper bond purchases, and discuss how much Wall Street has changed in recent years--in ways that could complicate the Fed's efforts. Andy also talks about whether he thinks Wall Street is still a good career for young people, and which industries look more promising over the next decade.

Pres. Biden announcing he plans to release 50 million barrels of crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserves, the Deputy Secretary of Energy joins us to discuss the plan and Goldman’s Jeff Currie tells us why he still sees oil going to $85/barrel. Nordstrom and Gap both report after the bell, what to watch for in the earnings report and whether these beleaguered brands can right the respective ships. And oil was a hot topic today, but there’s an under-the-radar energy stock one Evercore analyst says you ‘must’ own. He joins us with that name.

Austria implementing a lockdown amid rising covid cases spooking overseas markets and reopening stocks, including the airlines and Boeing, here at home. This as the WSJ reports the company is slowing down 787 Dreamliner manufacturing…but one trader is sticking by the stock. He tells us why. Policymakers learned a lot from the Great Recession, but Neil Irwin, Senior Economics Correspondent at the New York Times, says they’re misguided in applying them to the economic fallout from the pandemic. Plus, Cowen naming their topic retail picks ahead of the key holiday season—why department stores, sporting goods and yoga pants should be in your stocking this year.

Kohl’s reported a huge increase in sales thanks to strong hair and makeup revenues, CEO Michelle Gass weighs in. Portillo’s posts its first earnings report, and while shares initially took a tumble, commentary about the supply chain and pricing power on the earnings call recouped much of those losses. Portillo’s Chief Executive Michael Osanloo tells us what’s most important to the restaurant’s bottom line. And, Nike launches Nikeland on Roblox—marketing stunt or effective way to capture customers’ attention early? We’ll discuss.

The return of shopping malls, demand for homes and the need to drill all need one thing in common: land. So is it better to bet on the location rather than on the business itself? We’ll explore. Plus, in today’s Earnings Exchange: we’ll give you the action, the story & the trade in Nvidia, Cisco & Bath & Body Works. And, after a post-earnings plummet and a 70% drop from its all-time high, is there finally a buying opportunity in Peloton? We’ll debate.

Today’s key word is inflation: companies are seeing it, consumers are experiencing it and Fed officials are calling for action to curve it. But the futures market says they won’t act anytime soon. Should you position for a long winter of high prices ahead? We’ll debate. Plus, the headline numbers may look good, but are retail sales actually falling? We’ll do some back of the envelope math to see what the data is telling us. And, in today’s Earnings Exchange: we’ll give you the action, the story & the trade in Target, TJX Companies and Lowe’s with results on deck.

The President is set to sign one of the biggest infrastructure bills in history today. We’ll speak with the CEOs of Blink Charging & Siemens USA about the money, the plans and the impact. Plus, we’ll speak with a 5-star tech fund manager who saw gains of 88% last year. He’ll tell us what he’s buying now amid rising rates. And, in today’s Earnings Exchange: we’ll give you the action, the story & the trade in Walmart, Home Depot and Lucid results on deck.

Kelly questions whether the Fed can realistically afford to raise interest rates in this environment.