Nightly Business Report

What if the economy isn’t just avoiding a recession, but getting stronger instead? We’ll debate. Plus, one food stock just served up solid earnings and has been red hot, doubling off its recent low. Its CEO joins us to discuss. And our trader breaks down the narratives and numbers ahead of Toll Bros., Palo Alto Networks, and Wingstop.

Inflation data coming in hot yet again, so what’s next for the Fed? Moody’s Mark Zandi wants four cuts, while Wells Fargo’s Mark Smith sees the possibility of NO rate cuts in 2024. FICO’s software leverages AI to determine a customer’s creditworthiness...but there could be big changes ahead as lawmakers hash out how to regulate that tech. The FICO CEO tells us what’s next. Plus, go around the world in today’s edition of 3 Buys and a Bail. Stephanie Link gives us the trades on India, Japan, Macao and China. 

Is the American consumer finally about to crack? Our market guest says there are still ways to make money in the U.S., bring some global plays as well. Plus, retail investors are selling Tesla and buying Nvidia, but one investor says that may be about to change. And we’ve got the action, the story, and the trade for Coinbase, Roku, and Applied Materials ahead of their results.

Will inflation resume its downward trend, or will the so-called “last mile” require a harder landing? We’ll debate. Plus, an exclusive interview with Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev on the heels of the company’s surprise profit. And EV demand is slowing globally, but one company is looking to capitalize on that and its CEO joins us to explain how.

Stocks are plunging on today’s inflation read. We’ll look at the implications for the Fed and how to position from here. Plus, Grayscale’s global head of ETFs joins us with the latest read on their bitcoin products. And a trio of gig economy stocks set to report. We’ll look at the numbers and narratives to know.

The consumer isn’t cracking yet, but one analyst says the setup for retail earnings is tough nonetheless. She joins us with the one group she says can keep the retail party going. Plus, a lot of brands spent big money during last night’s big game, but the biggest winner may have been those who spent the least. And we’re tackling three names in earnings exchange: Marriott, Vornado, and Waste Management.

It’s been a big week for chip stocks, and while one name in the group isn’t getting a lot of attention from Wall Street, our market guest loves it. Plus, “Million Dollar Listing New York” star Ryan Serhant is here to weigh in on the spring season for housing. And we’re talking streaming, snacking and spirits in 3 Buys & a Bail.

Needham is upgrading Disney to buy for the first time in five years. The analyst behind that call joins us with what’s behind the decision. Plus, the S&P is nearing a record but our guest is bargain hunting in the beaten-down parts of the market and brings us his favorite names. And Philip Morris’ fastest-growing, tobacco-free product is facing some criticism from Capitol Hill. We’ll speak to an analyst about what it means for the stock, and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb for the impact on consumers.

Former Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan is here with the risks he sees in the regional banks. Plus, Goldman Sachs says forget the Magnificent 7 and makes the case for owning the AI 9. And ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros are teaming up to launch a sports streaming service, but is it too saturated to succeed? We’ll debate.

VC Sam Lessin joins us amid more layoffs in tech with the themes he sees emerging in 2024. Plus, we’re halfway through earnings season and we’ve got three names on deck, including one that our trader says is a buy despite getting crushed since the pandemic. And our market guest says the stage is set for solid returns this year. He’ll tell us where he sees the most opportunities.

More good news on the economy coupled with more pushback on premature rate cuts from Fed Chair Powell is putting investors in a tough spot. We’ll look at how to position. Plus, a unique way to play the AI gold rush, featuring a Top-10 company on CNBC’s Just 100 List. And there’s a new quality concern for Boeing involving its supplier Spirit AeroSystems.

If there was any hope left for a March rate cut by the Fed, today’s blockbuster jobs report put an end to that. We’ll look at what’s next and how to position. Plus, AI lobbying spiked in 2023 as companies look to influence the federal government’s upcoming guidelines. And with activist investor activity picking up, our trader tells you which stocks are a bail and the ones to pick up because of it.

Goldman Sachs is revising its Fed rate cut forecast. Their chief U.S. economist is here with what’s behind the call. Plus, has the Magnificent 7 become the Terrific 3? One tech investor is going that way and tell us the names he’s sticking with. And the earnings parade rolls on with ExxonMobil, Chevron, Clorox and Skechers in Earnings Exchange.

We’re in the final countdown for the Fed decision, and our panel disagrees on when the Fed will cut rates and why. Plus, the ripple effects from the Fed’s higher-for-longer mantra will remain with the consumer long after they begin cutting rates. We’ll tell you some of the trouble spots to watch, though there are plenty of red flags in the most recent round of earnings. That’s the subject of today’s Earnings Exchange.

Consumer confidence is at its highest level in more than three years, but the labor market is flashing some caution signs. Former Pimco chief economist Paul McCulley will tell us when he expects the Fed’s first rate cut. Plus, we’re in the thick of earnings season with Alphabet and Microsoft earnings after the bell today. We’ll tell you what to expect. And social media CEOs could be in for a fiery hearing on Capitol Hill tomorrow. We’ll look at who’s taking the stand and who’s noticeably absent.

The Fed isn’t expected to cut rates on Wednesday, but our market guest says that’s a big mistake. Plus, North Carolina’s state health plan will stop paying for obesity drug coverage, and that may be good news for one company. We’ll speak with the CEO about why. And Red Sea disruptions could drive demand for one area of the commercial real estate market. We’ll connect the dots and tell you which sector.

Intel plunging on weak guidance, but our market guest still believes in the company’s turnaround story. She’ll tell us why. Plus, we just got the last key data point on the economy ahead of next week’s Fed meeting. We’ll look at whether it’s enough to nudge the Fed toward an earlier cut. And it’s been a bad week for several high-profile names. Our trader is bailing on three of them and buying one she calls seriously cheap.

Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci joins us for an earnings exclusive fresh off those results. His thoughts on the Boeing Max 9 turmoil and the DOJ’s stance on Alaska’s deal with Hawaiian. Plus, our market guest sees one group of stocks set to outperform despite some warning signs on the horizon. And we’ll break down three names getting ready to report in Earnings Exchange.

The so-called Magnificent 7 trade has created a lot of dislocation in the market, and our guest says that’s a good thing because it’s created a lot of opportunity. Plus, less than 2 weeks after the SEC approved spot bitcoin ETFs, there are two asset managers dominating the flow race. We’ll speak to one of them about that. And a small bank barometer with the CEOs of two regional players.

Stocks moving lower today, but our market guests both say the bulls have the upper hand. Plus, the U.S. expanding strikes in Yemen. We have the latest and a look at the retail group most exposed to Red Sea disruptions. And Netflix is on deck to report earnings. The company may have won the streaming wars, but what about the ad wars? Ad executive Mark Douglas will weigh in.