Wall Street Breakfast

Sony and Apollo group would shed a number of Paramount assets if their bid is successful. (0:16) Roblox tumbles on weak booking forecast. (3:07) Manhattan authorities bust major shoplifting fencing ring. (4:48)Show NotesInvestor bullishness is spreading beyond the stock market - SentimenTraderPlug Power slides after posting larger than forecast Q1 lossEpisode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsbSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Disney (DIS) and Warner Bros. (WBD) unveil streaming bundle, similar to cable TV package. (00:22) General Motors (GM) saying goodbye to Malibu to increase production of EVs and hybrids. (01:06) Chinese EV maker NIO to launch its lower-priced brand Onvo on May 15 - report. (02:09)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: ABNB, ARM, SEDG, and moreShoplifting crackdown: Retail theft ring targeting Macy's, other retailers bustedSeasonal U.S. demand for gasoline, diesel worst since 2020, hitting refining marginsSony, Apollo plan to sell CBS, cable channels after buying Paramount - NYTScattered Spider hacking group said to target banks, insurersSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Biden administration reportedly revokes export licenses to supply Huawei with chips. (00:24) Reddit (RDDT) delivers profitable quarter on an adjusted EBITDA basis in first results since IPO. (01:13) Royal Caribbean (RCL) to hire thousands to keep up with record cruise demand - report. (02:23)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: LYFT, RIVN, TWLO, and moreBoy given Pfizer experimental Duchenne muscular dystrophy therapy diesTesla in China: Elon Musk eyes robotaxi testing; top exec returns to lead local businessTikTok sues U.S. government over law forcing its sale or banSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Tim Cook calls it the biggest iPad day since its introduction. (0:16) Disney sinks on revenue miss. (2:17) Reasons not to sell in May. (4:45)Show NotesDruckenmiller cuts Nvidia stake, says AI may be 'overhyped' near termPalantir sell-off is 'golden buying opportunity,' Wedbush saysEpisode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsbSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Lucid (LCID) erases intraday gains on downbeat Q1 results. (00:24) Japan may intervene if yen (USD:JPY) fluctuates excessively, top forex official warns. (01:08) Boeing's Starliner (BA) launch delayed due to faulty valve. (02:26)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: PLTR, LCID, and moreBP p.l.c. misses top-line and bottom-line estimates; initiates Q2 and reaffirms FY24 outlookBlackRock sees 3 reasons why stock investors should stay in the market in MayAmazon plans to invest nearly $9B to boost cloud infrastructure in Singapore - reportSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Elon Musk says Berkshire should take Tesla stake after trimming Apple. (0:16) Robinhood Crypto gets SEC Wells Notice. (1:41) iPhone takes top 4 spots in Q1 smartphone sales. (2:18)Show NotesEarnings estimates for the Magnificent 7 are ramping up. What about the other 493?Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsbSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Up, up and away: Space investment in focus as Boeing's Starliner (BA) gets ready for blastoff. (00:26) Perficient Inc. (PRFT) to be acquired by EQT for about $3B. (01:30) Starbucks (SBUX) ex-CEO Howard Schultz: U.S. operations need major fixes. (02:22) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Crypto stocks, MPW, LAZR, and moreEarnings week ahead: Disney, Palantir, Shopify, Uber, Plug Power and moreParamount now in formal negotiations with Apollo, Sony over acquisitionFord has an $80B beast under the hood. Will investors start noticing?Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Focus returns to Disney numbers, streaming after proxy battle. (0:18) First iPad update in 18 months expected. (1:59) Warren Buffett's Q&A. (2:45)Show NotesGoldman’s top 50 Stable Growth stocksFull earnings calendarCatalyst WatchEpisode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsbSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) arcade game betting venture sparks youth gambling concerns. (00:25) Rivian (RIVN) lands $827M in state funding to help expand manufacturing plant in Illinois. (01:16) Apple (AAPL) Q2 results top expectations despite iPhone fears; unveils $110B buyback. (02:06)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: AAPL, SQ, and moreJ.P. Morgan cautious on crypto with retreat by retail investors, dearth of upside driversMarijuana opposition group raising money to fight cannabis reschedulingSony, Apollo send letter advancing $26B Paramount bid - reportsSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Peloton also announces layoffs, but shares fall post-earnings. (0:16) Novo Nordisk faces weight-loss drug price competition. (2:20) Second Boeing whistleblower dies. (3:28)Show NotesNed Davis Research’s Crowd Sentiment Poll ends another long streak of optimismEpisode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsbSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Exxon (XOM) set to win FTC OK for Pioneer (PXD) deal, but without Sheffield on board - report. (00:24) Carvana (CVNA) shorts to be potentially put to the test as stock soars after hours on Q1 results. (01:15) Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) to lay off hundreds in 'Core teams,' move some jobs to India, Mexico: report. (02:07)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: QCOM, DASH, and more'Sell in May and go away': Does it apply in 2024?These are the 10 biggest ETFs focused on Artificial IntelligenceNovo Nordisk lifts guidance as Ozempic, Wegovy sales surge; but stock falls 3%Bitcoin starts May with a downward spiral, sliding to below $60K markSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Chairman Powell still looking for a cut as next move. (0:18) Stocks lose their Fed bounce, but yields slide. (0:38) CVS hits 52-week low. (3:39)Show NotesViking Holdings jumps 10% above its IPO pricing level in opening tradingWill April's pullback bring 'May flowers’ for stocks? Or is it time to sell in May and go away?Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsbSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Coffee jolt: Starbucks (SBUX) drops to 52-week low after full-year guidance slash. (00:24) Cruise operator Viking (VIK) prices IPO at $24 a share, near top of range - reports. (01:54) Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) to pay News Corp. (NWSA) up to $6M annually to develop AI content, products: report. (02:47)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: AMD, PINS, SMCI, and moreExpect no rate change, hawkish tone, balance sheet clues at Fed meetingAmazon sticks with the master plan of no dividend payouts, heavy capex spendingMicrosoft plans cloud, AI infrastructure in Thailand, to open 1st data center in the countrySign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

The reported move falls short of legalizing recreation pot use. (0:16) Eli Lilly boosts outlook on weight loss drug performance. (1:01) Wage inflation comes in hot for Q1. (2:56)Show NotesCiti upgrades energy sector, says stocks can recover quickly from geopolitical joltsEpisode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsbSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

NBC (CMCSA) pitches paying $2.5B a year for NBA TV rights to edge out Warner Bros' (WBD) TNT. (00:30) FCC fines U.S. wireless carriers nearly $200M for illegally sharing location data. (01:22) USDA now inspecting ground beef due to avian flu outbreak in cows - report. (02:38)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: NXPI, MSTR, ST, and moreAmazon earnings are coming. Could a dividend announcement be part of the mix?Tesla's big rally on China developments is called overdone by Wells FargoLululemon downgraded as apparel tastes change, competitors gain in popularitySign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

The market may not be as tethered to the Fed as people think. (0:16) The yen's free fall prompts intervention to support it. (1:40) Apple gets an upgrade ahead of earnings. (3:44)Show NotesWith rate cuts pushed out, Goldman looks at quality stocksTesla's 'watershed' moment in China helps lift Chinese electric vehicle stocksEpisode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsbSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Philips (PHG) to pay $1.1B to settle U.S. litigation over recalled sleep apnea devices. (00:26) Turkey in talks with Exxon (XOM) over multibillion dollar LNG supply deal - FT. (01:53) Skydance makes 'best and final' offer for Paramount Global (PARA) - Bloomberg. (02:54)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: TSLA, PHG, and moreIPO watch: Cruise line operator Viking to go public as it looks to cash in on baby boomer buzzJapanese yen rebounds on suspected intervention from TokyoEarnings week ahead: Amazon, Apple, Pfizer, AMD, Coca-Cola, Starbucks and moreMicroStrategy stands to flourish if it implements new accounting rules, analyst saysSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Traders will be looking for any hints to the timing of rate cuts. (0:17) Apple and Amazon lead the earnings parade. (2:06) Elon Musk makes surprise visit to China. (4:12)Show NotesSA Analyst Roundtable: When will the Fed cut rates?Earnings CalendarBaird says short interest increased in April in the fashion and wellness industriesEpisode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsbSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Amrita Roy and Rob Isbitts are both bullish on gold and T-bills (0:25). Inflationary and deflationary tug of war, macro volatility and central banks piling into gold (1:25). Why liquidity is the glue that drives everything forward (5:00). This is an abridged conversation from Seeking Alpha's Investing Experts podcast.Episode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsbShow links:Upside/Downside Tug Of WarHere Comes The Stagflation Debate10-year yield tops 4.5% after strong CPI reportSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Snap sees up to 18% revenue growth in current quarter, stock rockets. (00:24) Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL) jumps as YouTube, search drive easy revenue beat. (01:55) Microsoft (MSFT) jumps as Azure continues strong growth, aided by AI. (03:21)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: GOOG, MSFT, SNAP, and moreHertz slides 20% as depreciating Teslas dent the bottom lineHonda to spend C$15B to expand electric vehicle efforts in CanadaFCC votes to bring back net neutrality rulesSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.