Nightly Business Report

Stocks are shaking off their CPI jitters, with the big inflation report due out before the bell tomorrow morning.  Will it show inflation re-accelerating, or give the Fed some breathing room? We’ll explore what’s at stake for your portfolio.Plus, we’ve now reached 4 unidentified objects shot down from our skies in 9 days. We’ll look at the companies involved in this unprecedented defense response.And, is the spring selling season already off to a decent start for real estate? We’ll dive into the trends on the ground, and the data pointing to ‘yes.’

Don’t underestimate the American consumer. Sentiment continues to improve, and one of our experts sees continued resiliency despite rising rates. She’ll reveal the names she’s buying because of it.Plus, the great question for this Spring is: how will the housing market fare? We’ll drill down on 3 keys area of real estate, and what they mean for prices, inflation and housing stocks.And, we’re counting down to the big game this Sunday. We have a special ‘3 Buys & A Bail’ with the companies set to spend big on ads this year, and who could win the night.

The 2/10 yield curve is the most-inverted it’s been in 40 years, but the jobs market is incredibly strong…we dig into what the data disconnect means for the markets. Disney reveling its restructuring plan in its earnings release, prompting activist Nelson Peltz to declare “the proxy fight is over.” David Faber interviewed Disney CEO Bob Iger about those plans and joins us to discuss the future of the media giant. Plus, lithium gets most of the attention when it comes to EV batteries, but don’t sleep on the so-called MIFTs; they could be poised for a breakout.

Stocks are off to a hot start in 2023, and that has one expert saying it’s “time to play offense.” But how long can that strategy work when the economy is slowing? We’ll ask.Plus, all eye are on Disney ahead of its earnings tonight. What’s the plan now that Bob Iger is back at the helm? We’ll ask one of the biggest bulls on the street what he wants to hear.And, on a day where investors are giving Google’s AI efforts a poor grade, one expert claims the technology can actually help kids more than hurt when it comes to education. He’ll join us to explain why.

Kelly explains why you can’t have higher wages and rising corporate profits in this economy.

Federal Reserve Chair just finished his live speech at the Economic Club of Washington, where he confirmed disinflationary process has begun. We’ll recap all the major points, and what they mean for you & your money.Plus, Microsoft’s big A.I. is now underway. CEO says A.I. is going to reshape everything in the software space. We’ll discuss what’s at stake for the company and the future of big tech.

Last week’s smaller rate hike from the Federal Reserve already didn’t sit well with former Fed Governor Lawrence Lindsey. And then came the shockingly good jobs report.Lindsey now says Jerome Powell needs to give the market a “slap” – and not just a warning. He’ll join us to make his case, as we gear up to hear from Powell again tomorrow.Plus, tensions between the U.S. and China are rising, after a suspected “spy balloon” floated across the country, leading to a cancelled diplomatic meeting. We’ll look at the potential economic fallout.And, we’ll tell you all you need to know about Pinterest, BP and Royal Caribbean ahead of results on deck in a fresh edition of “Earnings Exchange,” as worries about corporate profit margins grow.

We just got a blockbuster jobs report, and markets are taking it in stride. So is “good news” truly good news now? Or could the Fed apply a bigger brake and put a stop to the 2023 rally? We’ll debate.Plus, Apple just reported its biggest quarterly revenue decline since 2016. And CEO Tim Cook says he sees more pain ahead. So why is one of our guests still bullish? He’ll join us to make his case.And, media stocks have been on fire so far this year. And the names leading the pack may just surprise you. We’ll look at what’s behind the gains, and whether they can keep rallying from here.

Kelly explains why investors flooding back into “risk-on" might be in for a rude awakening.

Tech stocks are going bonkers again, led by Meta and helped by both earnings and the Fed. Can the rally keep going when Apple, Amazon and Alphabet report tonight? We’ll tell you the key things to watch. Plus, Ray Dalio warns we’re on the brink of economic war with China. But one of our guests says if you’re looking for opportunity in equities, China is the place to be. He’ll reveal what he’s buying. And, on-shoring supply chains, and off-shoring talent. We’ll look at how technology is changing how companies work, who they hire, and where their workers are with XPRIZE CEO Peter Diamandis.

We’re just an hour away from the Fed’s latest rate decision, with some big implications for your money. Markets are already gearing up for a pause or pivot later in the year, and yet the Fed remains hawkish. We’ll explore why that divide could grow even wider. Plus, all of the Fed’s rate hikes have pushed credit card rates to record highs. One industry watcher expects them to top 20% after today. And now the White House is trying to cut consumers a break. We’ll bring you the latest details. And, mortgage demand continues to plunge, and yet homebuilder stocks are actually holding up quite well. What might happen after today’s expected rate hike? We’ll debate.

We’re just over 24 hours from the latest Fed decision on interest rates. We’ll look at what the market wants…why the Fed will likely ignore it…and when the gap between the two could finally close. Plus, shrinking cash hoards, bloated inventories and falling profitability. We’ll look at which retailers are best & worst positioned as the consumer begins to wobble. And, speaking of wobbling – what’s going on with digital ad spending? We’ll look at whether competition – or recession – is the real reason large cap names have been struggling.

Kelly explains why the Fed might be closer to cutting interest rates than it might believe.

Apollo’s Torsten Slok reveals the biggest labor challenge facing the Fed that no one is talking about. The action, the story, the trade on Caterpillar, NXP, and McDonald’s ahead of earnings. And Carter Worth called the drop in Tesla back in June, why he’s getting bearish after saying to “nibble long” in December. Plus, the Super Bowl Indicator—can you trust it?

Is the economy growing, or slowing? There hasn’t been this much confusion over economic data since…last year. So which way does the Fed see things right now? We’ll debate. Plus, Intel is selling off after a brutal earnings report. This as lawmakers in Washington are spending billions to benefit it. Did DC back the wrong horse? We’ll explore. And, stock buybacks tend to make Gina Sanchez’s skin crawl…but there are exceptions! She’ll reveal 3 buybacks you should like, and one to bail on here.

Kelly explains why there may finally be enough incentive for the Fed to pause hiking.

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.