Nightly Business Report

For the third week in a row, investors woke up on a Monday morning to promising results on a COVID-19 vaccine.But the market reaction is getting more and more muted. Is all the positivity already baked in? We’ll debate.Plus, more folks traveling is good news for airlines, but bad news for others as the virus spreads. We’ll bring you the latest details on new restrictions around the nation.And, Bitcoin has picked up some big backers lately. We’ll identify the whales that have thrown their weight behind the cryptocurrency and fueled its recent gains. 

J.P.Morgan says GDP will shrink in Q1, as positive vaccine news isn’t enough to offset the damage done from new lockdowns.Is this a blip, or a double-dip downturn ahead? Our market experts debate.Plus, as more school districts send students back home, the economic strain on them could be felt for years beyond this pandemic. We’ll explain why. And, the PAC-12 Conference is reportedly losing about $5 million in TV revenue for every football game it cancels due to COVID-19. Can it sustain these financial hits? We’ll discuss in Rapid Fire. 

Investors are torn between two narratives: a vaccine for the long-term, and shutdowns in the near-term.Now that the CDC is recommending avoiding all Thanksgiving travel, which should investors be focused on? We’ll explore.Plus, Wall Street’s number one retail analyst joins to discuss his three-phase recovery plan for the sector.And, this year’s Super Bowl will be missing something for the first time in its 55 year history: cash. Why is the NFL going all-in on digital payments? We’ll discuss in Rapid Fire

A top strategist says a market rotation is ahead; one which will say ‘goodbye’ to Fed dependence and ‘hello’ to growth. We’ll explain why. Plus, Americans are apparently sitting on an estimated $1.3 trillion in extra cash savings amid the pandemic. Chris Senyek of Wolfe Research joins to discuss what that means for the recovery in 2021. And, Gen Z’s disruptive buying powering will surpass Millennials’ in the next 10 years, according to Bank of America. Which industries could be in line for a boost or a bust? We’ll discuss in Rapid Fire. 

Stocks may be down today, but fund managers’ optimism isn’t. According to BofA’s latest Global Fund Manager Survey, they’re more bullish now than they’ve been all year.Is it time for investors to fade the herd, or to follow it? Our market experts debate.Plus, the CEO of Tripadvisor joins to discuss the company’s big bet on rentals, just as rival Airbnb gets ready to go public.And, Tesla is set to join the S&P 500 beginning on December 21st. But with shares already up more than 500% in the past year, can it keep up momentum? We’ll discuss in Rapid Fire. 

Markets are rallying on more vaccine hopes from Moderna, with the Dow nearly hitting 30,000 for the first time. But will this be another reopening trade headfake like we saw last week? Our market experts debate.Plus, real estate entrepreneur Don Peebles joins to discuss the pandemic impact on the industry, including why he expects permanent damage across the retail & office sectors. And, payment players Paypal & Square have had a monster year, as more folks go cashless. But one name has nearly leapfrogged them both in the past quarter. We’ll explain. 

Markets continue to rally in the face of negative virus developments, including cities from New York to Chicago rolling back reopening efforts. We’ll explore the economic ripple effect, and what it could mean for investors. Plus, home prices are on the rise in every corner of the country for the first time in 40 years. But is the housing market getting too hot? We’ll debate. And, lockdowns aren’t stopping fans from planning to attend live events in a post-pandemic world. SeatGeek CEO Jack Groetzinger joins to discuss how he plans to get them back into venues safely. 

The markets are setting new records on the same week that COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are hitting records highs too. How long can this disconnect last? We’ll explore.Plus, the record virus spike is straining medical resources, especially in the South. We’ll get the full picture from the CEO of the one of the biggest hospital systems in Texas.And, a research team at Deutsche Bank is proposing a 5% “work from home” tax. Is it a smart idea, or a financial fantasy? We debate in Rapid Fire

Tech stocks are turning around today, as the high-flyers are taking off yet again while value names sell off. We’ll take a look at why with our market experts.Plus, the regime in China is taking aim at its own tech giants. We’ll explain what they’re doing, why and the implications for firms here in the U.S.And, dividend-paying stocks usually outperform during times of crisis, but not this year. Ned Davis Research’s Ed Clissold joins us to explain why he thinks that’s about to change.

Investors are fleeing many of the names that have thrived during the pandemic, and piling into recovery plays instead. Should you fade the move or chase it? We’ll debate.Plus, Apple’s last product event before the big holiday shopping season is underway. We’ll bring you the highlights and the trade in real time.And, Wall Street Journal’s Jerry Seib says the election could end up empowering both sides of the aisle, and explains the three key things he thinks could get done in the next administration.

Positive vaccine news from Pfizer is sending stocks surging, just as the presidential election was called in Joe Biden’s favor.The Dow, S&P and Russell 2000 all hitting record highs, as there now appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel for the pandemic.We’ll bring you all of the latest details, and will try to answer key questions that remain about the vaccine, its availability and its effectiveness.Plus, legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller joins to discuss his views on markets and the historic election, including why he believes the dollar could be in for some big trouble ahead.

America is still anxiously awaiting the outcome of the presidential race.Key states like Pennsylvania, Arizona and Georgia are all still in play. We’ll bring you the latest vote counts as they happen.Plus, investors appear to be banking on a divided government in the new year. But would gridlock actually be good for the muni market? We’ll debate.And, legendary investor Bill Miller explains why he believes it’s still a bull market, and there’s big upside in value stocks and Bitcoin too.

Stocks are surging again today despite no outcome of the presidential election.We’ll bring you the latest calls from swing states like Georgia, Arizona and Pennsylvania, which are all still in play.Plus, markets are on pace for their biggest weekly gain since April, even while the nation sees a record rise in daily Coronavirus cases.We’ll do a deep dive on the rally, and tell you what to expect from the latest Fed decision just moments away.

Markets are soaring as votes continue to roll in for the yet-to-be-decided presidential election.We’ll dig into what we know so far, and give you the latest calls from crucial swing states.Plus, our market experts break down what this monster rally should signal to investors. 

It’s a historic day for the country, as millions of Americans vote in an election unlike any other.Stocks are rallying for the second straight session, despite businesses facing a very uncertain future amid the global Coronavirus pandemic.We’ll follow the money, and tell you all you need to know about the polls, the economy and more ahead of tonight’s outcome. 

It’s the eve of the election, and a lot is at stake for investors.From tech regulation, to taxes and energy policy, there’s a ton riding on the outcome.We’ll follow everything you need to know – including the record money pouring into campaigns, and all the possible outcomes for stocks in the coming days.Plus, our own Meg Tirrell explains why Regeneron’s promising COVID-19 antibody treatment would be in short supply if the FDA approved it today. 

The Markets continue to lose momentum as we wrap up a red October and with the Presidential Election just four days away. So will the volatility continue into November? We’ll explore.Plus, there’s one stock that has rallied more than 1000% from its lows this year as it benefits from Americans working from home. We’ll tell you the name and talk to the CEO.And, our new all-America Survey shows almost every demographic is united in one thing…they don’t trust social media. We have the details.

Since the start of the earnings season, the Dow has dropped 7%, the S&P 5%, and the Nasdaq 4%.Are earnings to blame or is the timing just a coincidence amid the resurgence in Covid cases worldwide? We’ll explore.Plus, with tech earnings on deck, investors have high expectations. We’ll tell you the key things they want to hear from each of the tech titans.And, the recent urban flight is starting to hurt the bottom line of some companies. We’ll break down the names.

It’s another big down day for stocks, as surging virus cases and new lockdown measures in Europe stoke fears of a halt to the economic recovery.We’ll discuss what’s weighing most on investors’ minds around the globe, and whether or not this is a tipping point or a buying opportunity.Plus, big tech CEOs are back on Capitol Hill, testifying about their controversial content moderation policies. We’ll give you the key headlines as they break. 

There’s been a lackluster reaction to the strong earnings reported this season. We’ll discuss what that tells us about the market, and whether or not we’re in a holding pattern until the election.Plus, there’s been a lot of talk about the shift to value names recently…but is the rotation for real? We’ll get technical with Instinet Chief Market Technician Frank Cappelleri.And, the consumer’s outlook on the economy is growing more dim according to a new report. We’ll explore why, and what that historically means for stocks.