Nightly Business Report

Kelly explains why it’s getting increasingly difficult to react to economic data in this market environment.

The averages are selling off in a big way, on pace for their worst day of 2022 and wiping out yesterday’s huge Fed-fueled relief rally. A 75 basis point rate hike might be off the table, but inflation certainly is not. We’ll cover all the angles, and tell you the best ways to make money right now as we try to make sense of this market, and whether or not the Fed is making a historic mistake.

Kelly explains why investors are concerned the Fed may not have been hawkish enough at the May FOMC meeting.

We’re just one hour away from the Fed’s decision on interest rates, with a half-point hike expected to come. But how hawkish will the statement be? And what will Chair Powell say? We’ll cover all the market angles for you. Plus, as the Fed ramps up tightening and rates surge, it seems like the worst time to buy into Growth stocks. But we’ll ask an expert why he believes they’re starting to look attractive, and which headwinds he sees abating. And, it’s not just the U.S. -- central banks are raising rates around the world. We’ll take a trip around the globe looking for potential investing opportunities with longtime investor Mark Mobius.

A half-point hike is what most are expecting from the Fed tomorrow, but one expert says don’t rule out a 75 bps hike down the road. She’ll join us to explain what else she sees ahead, and where you can find opportunities in the market in the meantime. Plus, as mortgage rates rise, riskier loans are making a comeback. How might this affect the market and economy moving forward? We’ll explore. And, we’ll bring you the story, the action and the trade in AMD, Lyft and Starbucks ahead of results on deck in Earnings Exchange.

It’s a new month, and investors are hoping a new start to a new market too. We’ll speak with an expert who insists we’re near the end of this selloff, and will explain why. Plus, we’ll highlight the “6 Pillars of Tech,” from software to 5G wireless. We’ll look at the ‘least bad’ names amid the wreckage and tell you how to trade them here. And, we’re just 48 hours away from a historic Fed decision. Everyone is expecting a half point hike, but David Zervos will explain why the Fed can’t afford to be complacent.

Stocks are lower, with the S&P 500 on track to cap off its worst month since the pandemic first hit. And it comes amid another red-hot inflation reading. If you were hoping the Fed’s hawkishness was peaking, you might have to wait. We’ll explore what it means for markets and your portfolio right now. Plus, Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood joins us live to discuss some of the largest holdings in her Ark Innovation Fund, on the heels of beefing up her stake in beaten-down Teladoc. And, we’ll bring you a special “earnings hangover” edition of 3 Buys & A Bail, where we’ll tell you which stocks to scoop up or ditch after results.

Stocks are in the green again today, despite a surprise drop in GDP. But it’s not last quarter that people are really worried about. We’ll check in with a seasoned economist who says there’s no way the Fed can pull off a soft landing here, and that the coming downturn will be worse than he thought, too. Plus, with how should investors trade big tech names ahead of Q1 results? We’ll give you the story, the action and the trade in Amazon, Intel and Robinhood in Earnings Exchange.

Not only are stocks higher today, but the Dow is rising despite a huge drop in Boeing shares post-earnings. But the S&P 500 is still down 6% in the past week. Are U.S. stocks no longer the best game in town? We’ll explore. Plus, looming China Covid lockdowns mean the chip shortage could get worse before it gets better. We’ll tell you who’s most exposed. And, earnings have been all the difference in this market. We’ll look at Meta, Pinterest and Teladoc ahead of results after the closing bell today.

Stocks are selling off once again today. Yesterday they turned positive in afternoon trading, but today looks like a different story. We’ve got all the angles covered. Plus, while some experts are calling for a recession, others are saying the Fed isn’t tightening enough. We’ll explain why new economic data has some calling for even more hawkishness. And, the Nasdaq is down nearly 3% with a host of big tech earnings on deck. We’ll highlight Alphabet and Microsoft ahead of results in Earnings Exchange.

Stocks and yields are dropping in tandem today, while oil falls as Covid spreads in China. We’ll look at the early fallout, and the ripple effect from the surging U.S. dollar. Plus, all of this is happening amid the fastest Fed tightening cycle in 40 years. Will it be forced to back off those plans, or is this action actually helping achieve its goals? We’ll explore. And, the busiest week of earnings season is now underway. We’ll take a look at General Electric, 3M and Whirlpool ahead of results on deck in Earnings Exchange.

Stocks are selling off sharply as yields rise, a day after Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled a 50 basis point rate hike is on the table. We’ll cover all the angles. Plus, not every sector is down today. Airlines have been a key outperformer, and one analyst says there’s still more upside to come. He’ll join us to explain why. And, with big tech earnings on deck next week, we’ll look at three names to buy and one name to bail on in the space ahead of upcoming results.

We’re moments away from hearing Fed Chair Jerome Powell speak live at the IMF roundtable. Will he solidify the case for a 50 basis point rate hike in May? We’ll bring you in as he speaks. Plus, a day after Netflix plunged on major streaming changes, there’s word that CNN+ is shutting down less than a month after launching. We’ll have the latest details. And, we’ll bring you the story, the action and the trade in Snap Inc., American Express and Schlumberger ahead of results on deck in Earnings Exchange.

If you thought the action in Netflix looked bad last night, it’s even worse today – now down 37%, and dropping below $100B market cap. Is it too late for the streaming pioneer to turn things around? We’ll talk to the analyst who called this one right -- Needham’s Laura Martin. Plus, is what’s bad for Netflix good for other parts of the market? We’ll speak with an expert who says this makes him even more bullish on energy now. And, we’ll give you the story, the action and the trade in Tesla, United Airlines and Alcoa ahead of results after the closing bell today.

Kelly explains what commodity prices are signaling about the economy right now.

Stocks are on the rise, despite yields surging higher once again. Is the market rally just a head fake? We’ll debate. Plus, it’s a big win for the airline industry now that mask wearing is optional on flights. But is there more turbulence ahead? We’ll explore. And, the CEO of Lockheed Martin joins us to talk earnings, supply chain and the company’s talks with the Pentagon about sending weapons to Ukraine.

The 10-Year Treasury Yield just hit 2.88%, the highest level we’ve seen since 2018. That means mortgage rates aren’t done going higher, either. And as for stocks? We’ll speak with an expert who says you should dump growth and go for dividend payers right now. Plus, we’ll tell you three Tech stocks to buy and one to avoid in a “rising rates” edition of 3 Buys & A Bail. And, we’ll take a look at the missing link in the clean energy revolution: the power grid. We’ll give you some under-the-radar plays to cash in.

More than half of Americans believe we’re heading into a recession. And if history is any guide, they’ll likely be proven right. But that history doesn’t include inflation spikes like the one we’re seeing now. We’ve got stock picks for whichever type of market you want to bet on. Plus, as rates rise and the mortgage market slows, we’ll speak with the CEO of Rocket about how his company can make money in this environment. And, our trader is worried about earnings season, seeing potential destruction ahead for some stocks. We’ll get her 3 “Bails” and one “Buy” for investors here.

Inflation just hit a new 40-year high, and the market seems to think the worst of it might be behind us. But is that sentiment premature? And will it change anything when it comes to the Fed’s tightening plan? We’ll discuss. Plus, we’ll speak with the CEO of Paramount Pictures about the box office, streaming wars and if there’s more room to run in the stock. And, we’ll bring you the action, the story and the trade in a big bank, a beaten-down retailer and an airline all set to report in Earnings Exchange.

Yields are spiking around the globe, and that continues to be a huge headwind for Tech. The Nasdaq is now down 1,000 points in the past week. But is talk of a recession premature? We’ll speak with an analyst who says even the downturn in the transport stocks isn’t as bad as you might think. Plus, Elon Musk’s Twitter saga has taken a new turn, as he won’t take a seat on the board after all. So where do we go from here? We’ll explore. And, as China’s Covid lockdowns grow, will American companies look to move manufacturing operations elsewhere? We’ll look at the fallout.