Nightly Business Report

Markets taking a bit of a breather today but could we see a year-end rally? We’ll get a technical take, and look at where the opportunities are for the remainder of 2022. Plus, two retail rivals…Walmart and Target on deck to report earnings, and according to Cowen, one of them is better positioned to win the holidays. The analyst behind the report joins us to make his case. And, President Biden and President Xi meeting face-to-face at the G-20. We have the key takeaways, and whether now is the time to invest in China.

Investors still processing Thursday’s massive rally, but what exactly was it? Just some knee jerk reaction to a slightly better CPI print and hopes for a Fed shift? Or a real turn in sentiment to the upside? Plus, the latest on the FTX Bankruptcy. How did some of the world’s most sophisticated investors miss…everything? And how big could the fallout end up being? And the China conundrum. They seem to be relaxing some of the strict covid policies, but is it a good bet to invest there? We’ll discuss.

Inflation is cooling, and stocks are heating up! Key data is now suggesting the Fed may start to back off of rate hikes. We’ll look at where we could go from here, and how to position. Plus, FTX’s collapse continues, with its founder now facing all kinds of questions. And the fallout is reverberating throughout all of crypto. But is the worst behind us, or still to come? We’ll explore. And, just how much are rising rates hitting the housing market? We’ll speak with the CEO of WaFd about the mayhem in the mortgage market, and where the lending industry is headed next.

Stocks are lower today, as some key earnings reports disappointed and control of Congress remains unclear. We’ll dive into it all for you. Plus, how far reaching is FTX’s liquidity crunch? And who’s on the hook for losses? We’ll explore what it all means for the future of crypto, and more. And, Volkswagen is bullish on EVs, predicting the U.S. will be a major player by 2030. We’ll speak with the company’s new America Group CEO about how it’ll reach that goal.

Election Day is here, and we’ll look at the possible scenarios coming out of the Midterms and what they could mean for markets and your money. Plus, the Dow is coming off its best October ever, but one market expert isn’t sold the pain is over just yet. He’ll explain why he sees a dip coming, and what you should be buying when it does. And, a massive bailout is underway for one of the world’s biggest Crypto exchanges. We’ve got the latest details on the bizarre story playing out for FTX.

Two tech titans taking a hit. We look at what Apple’s production warnings and Meta’s reported layoffs mean for the overall markets, and for your money. Plus, one energy CEO’s dire warning on natural gas supplies, and what he’s asking the White House to do about it. And, we have the story, and the trade on Lyft, TripAdvisor, and Norwegian Cruise Line in today’s Earnings Exchange.

The jobs report came in better-than-expected, and stocks are trying to hold up. Are we back to “good news” being good, or is it still “bad news”? We’ll dig in and ask the experts if the markets have finally broken their addiction to the Fed, and what it all means for your money. Plus, we’ll speak with the Executive Director of America’s newly-crowned busiest port about trade, supply chain, labor battles and more. And, we’ve got a special “Fed Wake-Up Call” edition of 3 Buys And A Bail, featuring some beaten-down tech titans trading at a discount.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s message of “slower, but not lower” is sending stocks into the red in today’s session, as bond yields rise again. What does it all mean for your money? We’ll look at how to position now. Plus, we’re less than 24 hours away from the crucial monthly jobs report. One expert sees a trend forming that doesn’t bode well for the Fed’s fight against inflation, and he’ll join us to explain why. And, we’ll speak with the CEO of CF Industries about making fertilizer, feeding the world and dealing with higher natural gas costs.

We’re just minutes away from the latest Fed interest rate decision. The big money question: will Jerome Powell & Co. stay aggressive, or back off? The result could swing stocks big in either direction. We’ll set you up for all of it, as we count you down to the decision.

We’re just a day away from when the Fed will announce its latest decision to raise rates. And that means your borrowing costs on everything are likely to go up. We’ll look at the impact on your money. Plus, there’s another big event with implications for your wallet – the Midterms. We’ll break down what happens to money & markets in each possible scenario on election day. And, we’ll get you ready for more big earnings reports coming up. We’ve got the action, the story and the trade on AMD & Airbnb ahead of results in ‘Earnings Exchange.’

We’re counting down to the next Fed decision. Will Jerome Powell finally blink? And is a recession all but guaranteed? Paul McCulley will give us his take on it all. Plus, diesel prices are soaring as supplies reach critically low levels. Politicians are blaming the companies, but we’ll lay out what’s really going on. And, the busiest week of earnings season is upon us, with some big names on deck. We’ll get you ready for NXP Semi, Uber and Pfizer results in ‘Earnings Exchange.’

Stocks are soaring today, with the Dow up 5% this week and up 14% this month – it’s best month in 46 years. But as the market turns its attention from earnings to the Fed, can the rally continue? We’ll explore. Plus, President Biden thought he had a deal to avoid a rail strike, but now a 2nd union is rejecting it. We’ll look at the very real possibility of a strike, and the very real threat to the economy. And, recession fears have sent investors into health care stocks. We’ll bring you “3 Buys And A Bail” to help keep your portfolio healthy amid market uncertainty.

Meta’s stock is sinking today, after missing estimates and burning through cash. But we’re on the hunt for opportunities: we’ll look at companies benefitting from Meta’s massive money moves. Plus, Wingstop is up 30% this week following earnings. We’ll ask the CEO about consumer spending and where he sees prices and trends heading next. And, more big earnings reports are on deck. We’ll give you the action, the story and the trade on Apple, Amazon and Intel in ‘Earnings Exchange.’

Stocks are mixed today, as tech earnings are dragging down the Nasdaq. But with the Fed decision a week away, which is more important to markets right now: rate or reports? We’ll debate. Plus, during last night’s Pennsylvania Senate debate, Democratic candidate John Fetterman said he’s pro-fracking. Could we soon see a nat gas boom in the Keystone State? The CEO of EQT Corp. will join us. And, more big earnings reports are headed our way, with Meta, Ford and Caterpillar all on deck. We’ll bring you the action, the story and the trade on each in ‘Earnings Exchange.’

Consumer confidence in September came in lighter than expected and data from the Conference Board reveals a slowdown, particularly in the lower-end. We dig into what that means with Confidence Board CEO Steve Odland. Meta, Visa and Microsoft all report after the bell…we have the key things to watch and how to trade it ahead of the print. And Congressional Progressives retracting their suggestion of direct talks between the US and Russia to end the Ukraine conflict, Admiral James Stavridis tells us what he thinks the next steps should be. Plus, the growing Permian natural gas problem.

Chinese stocks are plummeting, as President Xi tightens his grip on the country and its economy. Is there a future for American companies doing business there? Or Chinese companies doing business here? We’ll debate. Plus, we’re gearing up for a big week of earnings. We’ll explore who wins out among some of the biggest Industrial & Transport names reporting this week in ‘Earnings Exchange.’ And, how bad was the pandemic and school closures for kids’ education in America? And it could lead to a lost generation for families & the economy? We’ll ask Sal Khan of Khan Academy.

Stocks are heading higher, but bond yields are sinking as Fed officials hint that the pace for rate hikes may begin to slow. We’ve got all the market angles covered for you. Plus, Snap Inc. has fallen nearly 30% after reporting results. Is the weakness it saw in advertising a sign of things to come for other Tech companies? We’ll explore. And, we’re getting ready for earnings beyond ‘Big Tech’, from Energy to Autos & more. We’ll debate who wins out among some of the biggest names reporting next week.

Bond yields are rising again, with the 10-year note back to 2008 levels. The markets aren’t minding it, but can rates & stocks keep rising together? We’ll debate. Plus, for the second time in just 2 months, the UK is looking for a new Prime Minister. And the policies of the next PM could have a big impact on U.S. & global markets. We’ll explore what’s at stake. And, investors are getting a lot of earnings reports to digest. We’ll get you ready for CSX, Snap Inc and Verizon ahead of results on deck in ‘Earnings Exchange.’

Mortgage rates could continue to rise above 7%, as bond yields spike again. We’ll hear from an expert who says the Fed needs to slow down the pace of rate hikes. Plus, crude oil continues to climb, even as the White House keeps selling our emergency reserves. Are we on a collision course with OPEC? We’ll debate. And, severe drought has the Mississippi River receding to record low levels. We’ll speak to the ACBL CEO about why this could turn into another supply chain & energy crisis.

Stocks are higher once again today, with the Dow now up 1,800 points from last Thursday’s CPI-low. But can the rally be trusted? We’ll debate. Plus, billionaire philanthropist & investor Bill Gates will join us to talk about his climate change ambitions, and the clean energy firms he’s investing in right now. And, with the Midterms fast approaching, does it all really come down to “gas and groceries”? We’ll preview what to expect as money & politics get set to collide in November.