Nightly Business Report

Two market gurus sound the alarm on one market metric. We look at what it is and if they’re right. The competition is growing and Netflix is feeling the pressure. What to expect from earnings and whether Netflix should give in and finally embrace the AD model. Shares of Luckin Coffee are on a tear, and a top analyst says there is more room to run. He joins us to make his case.Plus, a closer look at the scandal involving Best Buy’s CEO.

Alphabet is the latest company to reach a one trillion dollar market cap…what that could indicate for the markets.Presidential candidate Andrew Yang weighs in on everything from the economy to Jeff Bezos.And manufacturers are facing a persistent and widespread problem…how they’re ready to spend to remedy the skilled labor gap.

Wall Street may have liked the trade deal but many small businesses aren’t sold. We will tell you why.Another day, another all-time high…are investors trading on fundamentals or could this just be a fed-fueled rally?Home remodeling expected to slow this year. We look at why, and the stocks that could be impacted the most.Plus, is Signet a diamond in the rough in the jewelry space?

President Trump and the Chinese trade delegation signing phase one of the trade deal…what that means for your money.China agrees to purchase more US energy as part of that deal…we hear from the CEO of Tellurian, a natural gas company, who was in the room.Plus, it’s one of the few tech unicorns that *actually* turns a profit…Jim Cramer sits down with Stitch Fix CEO Katrina Lake to discuss her success.

From Tesla to Beyond Meat to SmileDirectClub, momentum stocks have been rallying but could that be a big red flag?Going Green….as ESG investing becomes more and more prevalent, we’ll tell you why you shouldn’t count oil and gas companies out.SmileDirectClub does exactly what the company was built to try to avoid, and Wall Street is loving it.Plus, from price hikes to potential government regulation, Pfizer’s CEO joins us with what’s ahead for the company and the industry.

The future of this rally is in the hands of America’s balance sheets. We look at what to watch for as earnings season kicks off.The number of money-losing companies continues to grow. Why is that, and what does it mean for the markets?Plus, the digital payment stocks that have more room to run in 2020.

Dow 29 thousand is here but that may not be the number you want to pay attention to in this market. We’ll tell you what it is and why it matters so much to your money.Boeing’s internal email controversy. Employees described the 737 Max as “designed by clowns” who in turn are “supervised by monkeys.” We look at the fallout.Plus, so bad, it’s good? A double dose of optimism for beaten down retailer L Brands.

Chamber of Commerce CEO Tom Donohoe has a solution for the economy and America’s crumbling infrastructure. An under the radar stock that could see big gains, thanks to the housing market. Uber founder Travis Kalanick is making big bets on ‘ghost kitchens.’ Plus, NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis reveals his surprising Super Bowl 54 winner.

President Trump imposes new sanctions on Iran but will it be enough to deescalate tensions in the Middle East? We debate. The market seems to think the risk is off the table but are investors getting ahead of themselves? Carlos Ghosn on the run. We look at the legal predicament he could be facing now. Plus, Grubhub surges on reports that the company is looking for a buyer.

Tesla hitting an all-time high today as the positive momentum from the end of 2019 pushes into the new year…can Musk keep the winning streak going? We discuss. Institutional Investor’s top-ranked homebuilding analyst gives us his best bets for 2020. Goldman Sachs’ push into digital banking continues with a reorganization of its businesses. And in Rapid Fire: Impossible Foods launches new pork product, SpaceX’s star problem and Finland’s new work week.

The U.S. and Iran are battling it out in a war of words and the market seems to think it will stay just talk. We look at why investors don’t seem phased. Mideast tensions sending oil higher, but given the possibility for massive disruption, why isn’t it up more?Could Europe be the best money-making opportunity in the world right now? We debate.Plus, Little Caesars teams up with Doordash to offer nationwide delivery for the first time in its 60-year history.

The killing of an key Iranian military officials has markets on edge. We look at what could happen next in the region, how our allies might respond to our move and if investors should be concerned. Plus, a look at what’s ahead for the Fed this year with Dallas Fed President, Robert Kaplan. And in Rapid Fire: Apple’s come a long way, the street battles it out over L Brands, Manhattan real estate is suffering and brewers are making bets on alcohol-free beer.

With markets at all-time highs, is it time to bank some profits? We debate. Walmart’s CEO had an amazing 2019, we look back and ahead into 2020. Energy played catch-up in the last quarter after a rough start to 2019… will it continue? Plus, in Rapid Fire: UPS’ big return day, drug price hikes, Warren Buffett says no to Tiffany and the FDA cracks down on vaping.

We take a look at what to expect in the markets for 2020. What could be in store for the sports industry in 2020 with a focus on gambling with Chad Millman of the Action Network. The story of Carlos Ghosn’s turbulent year as he flees Japan. Plus, in Rapid Fire we look at the year of the burrito, Apple’s big contribution and Uber’s California lawsuit.

We debate with Jim Paulsen on whether the market is getting expensive. LaSalle Group’s Tom Gimbel tells us what to expect in the jobs market next year. Kate Rogers and Bob Derrington of Telsey Advisory break down the restaurant evolution in 2019 and the names to buy next year. Plus, Rapid Fire brings us Disney’s movie domination, Spotify’s ad call, hedge funds bad year and Bitmoji TV…which Contessa Brewer has strong words about.

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