Nightly Business Report

We’re back into “growth scare” mode, with weak PMI data out this morning and now Snap Inc.’s digital ad slowdown, too. Is it a Snap-specific problem, or an industry-wide sea change? We’ll get an insider’s view on how to position right now. Plus, we’re seeing more hiring freezes, corporate layoffs and warnings about the low-end consumer on Wall St. What does that say about the Fed’s inflation fight? We’ll discuss. And, we’ll give you three “Buys” and one “Bail” – depending on what kind of slowdown we’re heading into. Gina Sanchez joins us to reveal her top picks.

Europe is on the brink of crisis, as the continent grapples with energy cuts, collapsing governments and the first interest rate hike in 11 years, spurred by soaring inflation. How much worse can it get, and what does it mean for investors here at home? We’ll explore. Plus, the CEO of Alaska Air joins us with a dire warning on why you should book your holiday travel plane tickets right now. And, we’ll give you the action, the story and the trade in Snap, Inc., American Express and Verizon ahead of results in Earnings Exchange.

The Nasdaq is leading the market’s rally higher once again. So is Tech the place for investors to be? One of our experts says “yes” – as long as it’s ‘resilient Tech.’ He’ll explain what that means. Plus, European countries are now being asked to ration natural gas amid the continent’s energy crisis. We’re live on the ground in Germany for the latest details, and we’ll discuss whether it could happen here next. And, earnings season is in now full swing. We’ll give you the action, the story and the trade in Tesla, United Airlines and D. R. Horton ahead of results on deck in Earnings Exchange.

The bulls are charging back, as stocks stage another strong rally today. We’ll look at why we may be closer to the bottom than the top, and how one expert is positioning for what he calls “significant upside” ahead. Plus, there’s a major divergence growing between institutional and retail investors right now. We’ll tell you what it is, and what it says about the direction of the markets. And, Netflix is front & center as its earnings report looms after the closing bell. We’ll get you ready for that, plus results from J.B. Hunt and Cal-Maine Foods in Earnings Exchange.

Stocks are higher once again today, with the Nasdaq now up 5% in July. So are slowdown fears over, or is growth rallying because it’s getting more scarce? We’ll discuss. Plus, Disney is the worst performing Dow stock over the past 3 months, 6 months and 12 months. Is it a macro issue? Politics? Or the CEO? We’ll have a bull-bear debate. And, earnings season is in full swing, with nearly a quarter of all Dow stocks set to report this week. We’ll give you the action, the story & the trade in IBM, J&J and Halliburton in Earnings Exchange.

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Fed Governor Christopher Waller says his base case is still “only” 75 basis points for this month’s rate hike. But are underwhelming bank earnings a bad sign? We’ll look at the tough spot the Fed & markets are in. Plus, Dan Yergin joins us with his take on whether or not inflation has peaked, as he’s warning investors about the future of copper and a deepening global energy crisis. And, Netflix is picking Microsoft to help it roll out ads. We’ll explain how this deal went down, and what it could mean for both companies.

Kelly explains how the Fed’s case for a larger interest rate hike this month just became more convincing.

Inflation soared to 9.1% in June, the fastest pace in 41 years. So why is the 10-year yield actually down today? We’ll look at the market-based inflation signals that have been dropping sharply, and could stay under pressure if the Fed does another large hike. Plus, David Zervos says the Fed has won “uber credibility” from their 75bps hike last month. But what do they need to do to keep that credibility? We’ll ask him. And, now that the CPI number is out of the way, markets can focus on earnings. We’ll get you ready for all the big names reporting tomorrow in Earnings Exchange.

The Dollar is close to parity with the Euro. Bond yield curves are inverting or dropping sharply. And oil is collapsing again, back below $100/barrel. What are these big moves telling us? We’ll explore. Plus, Amazon Prime Day is officially underway. But there doesn’t seem to be as big a deal as in the past. Does the company still want retail to be its loss leader? We’ll take a hard look. And, Bill Ackman’s SPAC couldn’t make a deal, so it’s giving back the money. Are there really zero opportunities in this market, or is the SPAC model flawed? We’ll debate.

Across the economy, we are starting to see signs of a slowdown – and that might not be a bad thing. We’ll explain why, and what that means for you & your money. Plus, we’ll hear from one analyst who says restaurants actually want a recession now. He’ll explain why, and give us some stocks to watch. And, we’ll look at all of the ways the Twitter/Elon Musk saga could. We’ll run through 8 possible outcomes that are on the table right now.

The U.S. economy added 372,000 jobs in June, bringing the overall total to more than 2.7 million since January. And separate data shows consumers are still spending. We’re definitely not in a recession right now, so what does that mean for markets? We’ll explore. Plus, Elon Musk’s deal to buy Twitter is reportedly in serious jeopardy. Is this the time the deal finally falls apart? And what happens to Twitter – and Tesla – shares if it does? We’ll debate. And with rates on rebound today, mortgage rates are set to hover around 6%. What does that all mean for housing? We’ll look at the stats, the story and the trades in three different parts of the sector.

Stocks are on the rebound again, as the Nasdaq tries to string together a four-session win streak. We’ll look at what’s prompting this change in investor sentiment, and where the best opportunities are right now. Plus, we can’t have a recession if the labor market remains this tight. But will it? We’ll look ahead to tomorrow’s big jobs report. And, oil is bouncing back strongly today, but commodities have gotten crushed lately. We’ll get you the stats, the story and the trade on crude, metals & more.

Ahead of the Fed minutes, one market strategist tells us why this is “the weirdest economy” she’s ever seen, and why she’s sticking with one beaten-down sector. Voyager Digital just the latest casualty in the crypto collapse, the CEO of one digital bank tells us why she’s saying “good riddance” to a lot of the ecosystem. And mortgage applications fell again last week as rates sit at multi-year highs, but one analyst is getting bullish on a lender.

It’s a new week, but the same old story as stocks sell off once again. It comes as concerns of a possible recession continue to grow, especially in Europe. We’ll hear from an expert who says the biggest risk to markets is a Fed overreaction right now. Plus, Bill Ackman says the Fed needs to kill off inflation to save the economy. So who’s right? And what does the Fed need to do here? We’ll ask Jefferies Chief Market Strategist David Zervos. And, the U.S. Dollar just hit a 20-year high against the Euro. We’ll tell you what it means for you, and how to trade it.

The chorus of calls that we’re already in a recession is growing, and yet data continues to show signs of strength. Is the data just lagging, or a different picture of the economy entirely? We’ll explore. Plus, Apple, Amazon and Starbucks are all facing labor battles as the unionization push grows. We’ll get the latest on each, and the impact it’s having on their stocks. And, we’ll get you ready for the second half of the year with a brand new edition of Three Buys & A Bail.

Kelly explains why the labor market is key to where the economy goes from here.

Stocks are lower again today, as we close out the worst first half since 1970. But previous bad starts have been followed by strong finishes. Is there hope for a rebound? We’ll discuss. Plus, Crypto is also getting crushed this year. Bitcoin is now down 60%, and back below $20,000. We’ll explore why bad news for the entire sector keeps rolling in. And, the Renaissance IPO ETF has lost half its value in 2022, on pace for its worst quarter ever. We’ll help you hunt for opportunities amid the wreckage in Three Buys & A Bail.

The S&P 500 is on pace for its worst first half since 1970. Will it be different story in the back half of 2022? We’ll look at the dynamics at play as June nears a close. Plus, the collapse in Crypto prices has one expert saying it reminds him of the 2008 housing crisis. He’ll join us to explain why, and what he sees happening next. And, we’ll speak with an expert who says investors should forget about “safe havens” and defensive plays in the second half -- it’s time to start playing offense, and he has picks for us.

Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood says the U.S. is already in a recession. But Fed Official John Williams says the economy is “strong.” Who’s right, and what should you do with your money here? We’ll explore. Plus, retailers like Allbirds & Warby Parker rushed to go public during the height of the pandemic e-commerce boom, but now they’ve plunged 70% so far this year. Are they prime takeover targets? We’ll debate. And, we’ll bring you the action, the story and the trade in Bed Bath & Beyond, General Mills and Paychex ahead of results on deck in another edition of Earnings Exchange.