Nightly Business Report

President Trump is calling on congress to change the latest stimulus bill, and markets seem unfazed. What’s the deal? We’ll debate.Plus, we’ll dive into who the winners of the stimulus bill are, including one high-flying stock that’s up more than 200% this year.And, in today’s Rapid Fire: a push to unionize Amazon workers, a warehouse gold rush and high score for video games stocks in 2020. 

Stocks are looking for direction today, as virus fears are outweighing vaccine rollouts in consumers’ minds.We’ll look ahead to what could be the next catalyst for markets in the new year.Plus, existing home sales just dropped for the first time in 6 months. Is the hot housing market losing steam? We’ll discuss.And, in today’s Rapid Fire: Apple wants to make cars, Peloton’s big purchase and Lululemon wants more overseas exposure. 

A new COVID-19 variant abroad is overshadowing a new stimulus deal here at home. Will the markets end up shrugging this off, and where do stocks go from here? We’ll debate.Plus, we’ll take a closer look at what’s in the latest round of stimulus, and how soon folks could see relief.And, we’ll check in with a company that makes components for Covid vaccines on how the rollout is going. 

We’ve heard a lot of talk out of Washington about getting a stimulus deal done soon.But things just got more complicated, as The Fed gets thrown into the mix. We’ll explain why.Plus, a battle is brewing between Pfizer and the government over a lack of direction on vaccine shipments. We’ll give you the latest details.And, in today’s Rapid Fire: Poshmark turns profitable during the pandemic, support for Airbnb and Sony gets ‘Cyberpunk’d’.

As bitcoin hits an all-time high and big-name investors pile in, we talk to the CEO of PayPal’s crypto provider. Plus, the housing market is still red hot, and it’s not just buyers getting priced out. Why house flipping is flopping. And pizza is outperforming other fast food this year, the CEO of Papa John’s joins with what’s working.

Strategists and economists join with a look at the Fed’s unprecedented year—what worked, what didn’t and what investors can expect in 2021. Biotech was the big winner in 2020, a top analyst has his picks for next year. And Massachusetts suing investing app Robinhood, alleging it gamifies markets and manipulates investors…we get a look at the potential fallout. 

Fund managers are underweight cash for the first time since 2013, and Bank of America says that’s triggering a “sell” signal. We’ll take a look at the history, and our market experts debate whether or not you should follow that advice. Plus, as we close out a tough year for restaurants, we’ll speak with the CEO of Restaurant Brands Intl. about what he expects in 2021. And, The U.S. Chamber of Commerce painted a bleak picture of small businesses in its latest report. We’ll ask what it wants in the next stimulus bill. 

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has begun rolling out at hospitals across the nation.We’ll speak to Walgreens’ VP of Pharmacy Operations about how and when the public will start receiving it. Plus, the Dow is trading above its record close as investors buy into renewed stimulus talks. Should you bet on its passage? We’ll discuss.And, crude is rallying as Gold’s glitter fades. We’ll ask Goldman Sachs’ Jeff Currie why, and what he thinks of these moves.  

Big tech names are falling flat this week while energy stocks like Diamondback Energy (Ticker: FANG) surge. Should you stick with the new winners? We’ll debate.Plus, we’ll tell you how retailers, hospitals and governments are all preparing for a COVID-19 vaccine rollout, as approval could come in the next 48 hours.And, we have exclusive data on where all-cash homebuyers are going, how they’re securing funds and whether any buyer can use this strategy.  

We’re awaiting the next mega IPO, with Airbnb set to more than double once it opens. We’ll bring you all angles, including the pricing, the fundamentals and the trader mentality. Plus, we’ll hear from one of Airbnb’s biggest competitors, Booking.com. The CEO explains why he thinks it has the upper hand.And, Bank of America says the talk of folks fleeing big cities is exaggerated. They’ll tell us why, and how to play the homebuilder trade.

Huge demand for DoorDash’s IPO today, with the stock surging upwards of $100 over its initial price range. We’ll have all the details.Plus, sky-high valuations are triggering fresh warning signs for stocks, including sell signals according to one key metric. We’ll explain why. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: a big day for Disney, Robinhood’s IPO potential and why office holiday parties are going to look very different this year. 

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccinations are underway in the UK, while the FDA is expected to give U.S. approval this week. We’ll break down this monumental rollout.  Plus, Apple says its new fitness subscription service will launch next week, and unveils the new $549 Airpods Max. We’ll discuss Apple’s ‘flex’ in Rapid Fire.And, Goldman Sachs raises its GDP outlook, as JPMorgan says any market correction is a buying opportunity. Is the market getting overly optimistic? We’ll debate.

Airbnb & Doordash are leading an IPO rush as the end of the year fast approaches. But are IPOs better bets than shiny new SPACS? We’ll debate.And, one widely followed economist says don’t be fooled by Gold’s recent weakness, because Janet Yellen is as bullish as it gets for the yellow metal.Plus, in today’s Rapid Fire: Intel can’t catch a break, a Wall Street “Lyft” and Bob Dylan is set to join the $100 million club. 

As stocks hit a record high here in the US, one strategist says international stocks could also be poised to take off.And today is the deadline for states to submit their plans for the first round of Covid vaccines, we talk to a grocery store executive about how they are preparing for their arrival.Plus, in today’s Rapid Fire: Petco is going public…again, AMC’s plea to shareholders and there’s a car chase on the Street on an auto stock. 

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says a new stimulus deal is “within reach” – and President Trump agrees.We’ll speak with one of the senators leading the jobless benefits push in Washington. Plus, the averages are rallying today, but Lands’ End isn’t along for the ride. We’ll talk to the CEO about why warmer weather could be a big problem in Q4.And, if you bought Bitcoin and want to take some profits, be prepared for a potential tax hit – regardless of how you trade it. We’ll explain why.

November saw a huge market leadership change, as Energy & Financials broke out along with Silver, Copper and even Bitcoin.But will this pattern continue into the year-end and beyond? Our market experts debate. Plus, Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn’t mincing words when it comes to telling his employees to keep costs down. We’ll explain why in Rapid Fire. And, traders say vaccine stocks are starting to trade too much like speculative plays, as Moderna rallies 121% in the past month. We’ll discuss.  

The bulls are charging back to kick off December, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record highs.Are we setting up for another big month, or did November’s jump steal from the ‘Santa Claus’ rally? We debate.Plus, we speak exclusively with the CEOs of Kohl’s and Sephora Americas about their new retail partnership announced today. And, D.A. Davidson is initiating Doordash as a “buy”, calling it a category leader – even though it hasn’t gone public yet. We explain why in Rapid Fire. 

Stocks are lower today, but still on pace to close out a monster month of gains and record highs. But is there more to come? We’ll debate.Plus, Gold is getting pummeled just as Bitcoin shoots back up to near all-time highs. We’ll take a look at the tug-of-war between these two investments. And, with holiday shopping in full swing, we’ll explore who could take the retail crown as shoppers shift out of the store and move online.  

The housing market is scorching right now, with low rates and supply sending prices sky-high. But is the market getting too hot? We’ll discuss.Plus, pharma companies are getting ready to ship COVID-19 vaccines. But how will the states distribute them? We’ll ask the governor of Nebraska.And, the President of the Forbes Company explains how he plans to keep shoppers out of his malls this holiday season. 

Today marks a huge milestone for the stock market, with the Dow trading above 30,000 for the first time in history.All 11 S&P sectors are higher, and the underperformers of 2020 – Energy & Financials – are leading today’s gains.And it’s all happening against a backdrop of slowing consumer confidence, increased virus-related restrictions and rising COVID-19 cases across the nation.We’ll follow the money, and tell you all you need to know to stay ahead amid this historic market rally.