Nightly Business Report

Kelly explains why regulators are scrambling to catch up to cryptocurrencies’ meteoric rise.

The CDC’s advisory panel is just hours away from voting to give Pfizer’s Covid vaccine approval for kids aged 5 to 11. We’ll speak with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla about that and the strong earnings the company just reported. Plus, our latest CNBC survey shows inflation has eclipsed Covid as the number one threat to our economy. We’ll discuss. And, in today’s Earnings Exchange: we’ll look ahead to Lyft, T-Mobile and Zillow results out after the bell.

Kelly explains why the biggest challenge right now is the economy running "too hot," not "too cold."

We just hit all-time highs for the Dow, S&P and Nasdaq, while bond yields are taking a breather today. But this is a big week that could test the bulls with earnings, a Fed decision and the October jobs report. We’ve got you covered. Plus, in today’s Earnings Exchange: we’ll bring you the moves, the stories and the trades in NXP Semiconductors, Clorox & Avis Budget after the bell. And, are we plunging head first into a nightmare travel season? We’ll give you the latest on the lines and cancellations across the country.

Kelly explains why Volvo’s IPO will be a tell about the future of the auto industry.

Stocks are reversing higher, even after Apple and Amazon both failed to inspire investors with their earnings. And the Nasdaq and S&P 500 just hit fresh record highs, even as earnings season remains a mixed bag. We’ll cover all the angles. Plus, the FDIC is considering how it can allow traditional banks to hold cryptocurrencies on their balance sheets. We’ll dive into the details. And, celebrity chef Bobby Flay joins to weigh in on food prices, labor costs, supply chain struggles and his latest venture: cat food.

The White House just announced details of its $1.75 trillion dollars social spending and climate bill. We’ll tell you what’s actually in it, what’s not, how it’s going to be paid for and whether it has enough support to pass. Plus, we’ll speak with two prominent CEOs to get their take on the economy, the labor shortage and inflation. And in today’s action-packed Earnings Exchange: we’ll look ahead to Apple & Amazon on deck, and Exxon Mobil & Chevron reporting tomorrow.

Markets are hovering near record highs, and one strategist says he’s looking to some beaten-down names like Boeing & Facebook to find more gains. He’ll explain what’s got him looking past the negative headlines, and seeing potential upside for both stocks. Plus, JetBlue just beat analyst estimates, but issued weaker-than-expected guidance for next quarter citing fuel and labor cost pressures. We’ll speak with the CEO. And, some big names report earnings after the bell today. We’ll bring you the action, the story and the trades on Ford, eBay and Sunnova in today’s Earnings Exchange.

Consumer confidence is bouncing back, as earnings season starts off hot, the housing market is strong and a potential stimulus deal is around the corner. Do the markets have a green light for gains for the remainder of 2021? We’ll ask the experts. Plus, as earnings season ramps up, we’ll bring you the action, story and trade ahead of three key reports: Microsoft, Alphabet & Robinhood. And, as the White House explores way to pay for its multi-trillion dollar spending plan, Janet Yellen says she supports an unrealized capital gains tax on billionaires. Good or bad idea? We’ll debate.

Facebook is under fire, facing criticism on multiple fronts. Should Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg step aside and let new leadership in? We’ll debate. Plus, Jack Dorsey says hyperinflation has arrived, while Janet Yellen says inflation will normalize next year. Who should you believe? We’ll dive in. And, as disruptors like Warby Parker, Allbirds and Rent The Runway hit public markets, are they friend or foe to traditional retail? We’ll explore.

Snap got slapped by Apple’s new rules, and Facebook is sinking as a result. While Intel came up short again, and Beyond Meat is getting grilled on lower outlook. We’ll bring you all of these rocky results. Plus, the Fed has a new set of rules for trading. Is this an acknowledgement of guilt, or does it help Jerome Powell’s case for reappointment? We’ll debate. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: we’ll highlight the company set to take former President Trump’s social media platform public, which has soared 1,000% in just two days.

Oil and metals are lower today, on pace for their worst day since August. But crude is still up more than 15% in the past month. Should investors stick with the commodities craze? We’ll give you the best plays that are out there right now. Plus, Alaska Air returned to profitability last quarter as both business & leisure travel picked up. But will rising fuel prices hit carriers next quarter? We’ll ask the CEO. And, shares of footwear phenom Crocs are climbing on a big earnings beat. We’ll ask the CEO how it’s navigating supply chain disruptions despite its Vietnam facilities being temporarily shuttered.

Legendary investor Paul Tudor Jones just sounded the alarm on inflation, saying it could be worse than we originally thought. So why do stocks keep rallying? We’ll debate. Plus, is PayPal courting Pinterest? As the two companies reportedly hold merger talks, we’ll explain why this seemingly odd pairing actually makes sense for both sides. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: we’ll spotlight how Netflix is sliding, Facebook is rebranding and why retailers are panic buying.

Stocks are nearing all-time highs once again, with the Dow and S&P 500 both within 1% of their records. Yet big fund managers are now the most bearish they’ve been in some time. We’ll look at what that means for the market. Plus, Bitcoin is just shy of its own record high, reaching its highest levels since April as the first ever bitcoin futures ETF begins trading. We’ll bring you all the details. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: which retailers can weather supply chain snarls, the company that could be the next meme stock and Goldman’s new conviction buy.

Kelly explains why Tesla is quietly becoming ubiquitous, both on Wall Street and on Main Street.

Bond yields are on the rise as “stagflation” worries grow. Just how worried should equity investors be? We’ll ask the experts. Plus, we’ll bring you all the headlines from Apple’s latest event, where new AirPods and Macbooks powered by Apple’s new chips are expected. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: some bullish analyst calls into earnings season, including what Wall St. is saying about Netflix, Chipotle and Facebook.

Markets are back near all-time highs, but one strategist sees a wage-price spiral developing. His picks to weather that pressure. With crude perched above $81 a barrel, Bank of America sees bearish technical signals in oil, but is getting bullish in the metals space. And with just a little more than two months left in the year, KPMG’s Global Head of M&A tells us why 2021 could be a record breaker. Plus, a ‘future of’-edition of Rapid Fire. We look at what’s next for movies, transportation, climate change…and snacking.

Lower jobless claims and lower inflation are pushing stocks higher today, as better-than-expected economic data fuel a rally. But is it too soon for investors to put fears aside? We’ll ask the experts. Plus, one analyst got an up close look at the inner workings of some discount retailers. She’ll explain why it led her to cut ratings on their stocks. And, when items are in short supply, who gets the product? Brick & mortar, or online retailers? We’ll talk to the Overstock.com CEO about the supply chain crunch.

The Dow and S&P are on pace for their fourth straight day of losses, with the latest Fed minutes just moments away. We’ll speak with an economist who sees things getting “M.E.S.S.I.”, and he’s not talking about the soccer star. Plus, if semiconductors are in short supply, why aren’t the chip stocks performing better? We’ll ask a top analyst in the space. And, in today’s ‘supply chain’ edition of Rapid Fire: Wall Street is placing bets on who will weather the storm, and who won’t be so lucky.

Has the market not bottomed yet? One portfolio manager says it’s only about halfway through after yesterday’s selling into the close. He’ll join us to give his names to buy in what he’s calling the “challenging road ahead” for equities. Plus, Boeing’s sales continuing outpacing cancellations, but manufacturing problems still plague one of its flagship models. We’ll explore whether it can regain its footing. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: analysts are saying “buy this, not that” in a number of industries including gambling, pharma and tech.