Wall Street Breakfast

Payrolls seen up 150,000 for December. (0:37) AI, autonomous driving among big themes at Consumer Electronics Show. (3:13) The NFL owns TV. (4:37)Show NotesEarnings CalendarDividend RoundupFind out more about Seeking Alpha's Virtual Analyst Reports here.

Biden to block U.S. Steel's sale to Japan's Nippon - reports. (00:26) Gannett (GCI), Reuters (TRI) to bundle content for US regional, local outlets. (01:32) Samsung smart refrigerators can now order groceries through Instacart (CART). (02:35)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Friday: X, CVNA, and moreTesla China sales hit record high level in DecemberData check: Pizza stocks often heat up when cold weather slams the U.S.Bulls vs. Bears: Is the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF a good investment?Find out more about Seeking Alpha's Virtual Analyst Reports here.

Kirk Spano shares why the stock market and Bitcoin are the most interesting things to talk about (0:30). President Trump is inheriting a really good economy on all metrics, but hard to forecast for 2025 (3:20). This is an excerpt from a recent Investing Experts episode.Episode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsbShow links: Expect A Roller Coaster Stock Market In 2025Here's Who Should Buy The Discount At Grayscale Bitcoin TrustKirk's Margin of Safety Investing GroupSign 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.

Alibaba (BABA) to sell stake in China's hypermarket chain Sun Art for $1.58B. (00:29) Brand prescription drugs to rise an average 4.5% in 2025. (01:39) Cybertruck (TSLA) blast driver identified; links to New Orleans attacker are growing. (02:43)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: Crypto-linked stocks and moreBYD December NEV sales set another record highSynaptics stock rises 5% after partnership with Google to advance Edge AI for IoT devicesJust do it again: Will Nike keep its lead in 2025 or trip on the track?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.

The S&P rose 24% but limped to the finish line. (0:11) Investors see a tougher 2025 in store. (1:43) The most popular stories of 2024 (hint: quantum). (2:16)Show NotesS&P closes out the year with four sessions in the redEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb 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.

Faraday Future (FFIE) skyrockets with model reveals on tap for next week at CES. (00:29) Tempur Sealy (TPX) and Mattress Firm propose concessions to address FTC's opposition. (01:51) Tel Aviv (TVAVF) poised to switch to Monday-to-Friday trading week - report. (02:45)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: VSTM, ACADBill Ackman says common stocks of GSEs offer 'large asymmetric upside'Trim the Mag 7 and invest in lower valuation dividend growth stocks – Miramar CapitalHIVE Digital relocates head office to U.S. for better ecosystemFind out more about Seeking Alpha's Virtual Analyst Reports here.

GTA VI predicted to generate $3 billion in revenue. (0:15) Madison Square Garden called a best idea for '25. (2:39) Get Apple TV for free. (3:48)Show NotesStock markets will close Jan. 9 for President Carter Day of MourningWhat to watch out for in 2025 (including a rate hike)Find out more about Seeking Alpha's Virtual Analyst Reports here.

South Korea to inspect Boeing 737-800s after deadly crash. (00:27) Snow Lake Resources drops, prices $15 million offering. (01:59) "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," "Mufasa" dominate Christmas weekend box office. (02:35)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Top 10 REITs heading into 2025Google CEO asks employees to brace for challenging 2025What to watch out for in 2025 (including a rate hike) - Apollo's SlokSign 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 Nasdaq is up 30% and the Dow trails badly, up 14%. (0:34) Housing and manufacturing data dominate short week. (1:57) South Korea plane crash kills 179. (3:07)Show NotesWedbush bullish on Palantir, SalesforceMore than half of U.S. at high risk of power shortages in next decadeEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb 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.

Netflix (NFLX) dazzles with record-setting ratings for Christmas NFL games. (00:24) Rigetti (RGTI) leads quantum stocks higher as year-end surge continues. (1:59) Mortgage rates up for the second straight week. (03:20)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Friday: SES, ABATTop dividend picks for 2025 according to Seeking Alpha’s Quant metricsWith the new year upon us, a look back at Wall Street's Santa rallies since 2000Elon Musk says he prefers Lilly’s Mounjaro over Novo’s OzempicFind out more about Seeking Alpha's Virtual Analyst Reports here.

Holiday sales on record pace, but nearly $900B could be returned. (0:16) Roaring Kitty back again. (2:39) Investors should brace for post-inauguration disillusionment. (4:13)Show NotesWhat to expect from the Macau casino sector in 2025Uber reacts to regulatory snub in TaiwanFind out more about Seeking Alpha's Virtual Analyst Reports here.

Bain, KKR bids reach $7.6B billion for Seven & i (SVNDY) non-core assets - Reuters. (00:24) Japan Airlines (JAPSY) hit by cyberattack, flights delayed. (01:28) DoubleU Games (DDI) to buy Turkish gaming studio Paxie Games. (02:13)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Sanctions? Russia is now using bitcoin for international tradeChina's average housing rent slump to 4-year low in November amid persistent supply glutsCompanies line up to fund Trump inauguration despite withholding support after Jan. 6Uber's $950M purchase of Delivery Hero's Foodpanda business blocked by TaiwanSign 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.

Record number of unionized workers could walk out Christmas Eve. (0:16) American Airlines briefly grounds all flights. (3:24) Netflix gears up for NFL debut. (4:50) Scrooge & Marley spooks investors. (6:08)Show NotesSanta rally takes first step, Nasdaq +1.35%Nasdaq 100 rebalanceMajor banks sue Federal Reserve over stress testing frameworkEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb 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.

Biden to decide on US Steel takeover after CFIUS deadlocks. (00:22) Rocket Companies stock drops after CFPB sues Rocket Mortgages. (01:53) Abbott in settlement with DexCom over continuous glucose monitors. (02:37)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: X, CYTK, and moreNasdaq 100 rebalance: Meta, Broadcom and Tesla index weighting reducedFDA approves first generic of Novo Nordisk's VictozaHIVE Digital Technologies invests $30M in NVIDIA H100 and H200 GPU clusters in QuebecSign 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 department store chain accepts at $6.5B buyout offer. (0:16) The Container Store files for Chapter 11. (1:15) U.K. looks to facial recognition to limit social media use. (4:46)Show NotesMaterials, software stocks are best poised for H1 outperformanceConsumer confidence slidesFind out more about Seeking Alpha's Virtual Analyst Reports here.

Starbucks (SBUX) union workers are now on strike in nine states. (00:21) Honda (HMC) and Nissan (NSANY) share details of merger talks; Mitsubishi (MMTOF) may also come aboard. (01:39) Stellantis (STLA) calls off plans to lay off 1,000 workers at Ohio Jeep factories: report. (02:30)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Monday: HMC, RUMCiti's 10 things to watch for in fintech in 2025Faraday Future Intelligent Electric gets $30 million financingPalantir (PLTR), Anduril may form consortium to take on big defense companies: 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.

The holiday-shortened week will market the start of seasonal stock gains. (0:18) Costs soaring on ChatGPT improvement project. (4:06) How much did the "12 Days of Christmas" cost in '24? (5:14)Show NotesSenate passes bill to prevent government shutdown, Biden signsDividend RoundupEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb 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.

Christine Mastandrea, COO of Whitestone REIT, on managing interest rate strategies and why retail isn't dead.Show NotesFed's Hawkish Cut Hits Stocks HardREITs: Very Bond-LikeEpisode 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.

Big news this week was the hawkish Fed announcement, which brings up worst-case scenario fear for the market, stagflation (0:50). Moving into AI 2.0, Broadcom as an example (7:00). Home improvement retailers slide; housing in the cross hairs (11:05).Show NotesFed's Hawkish Cut Hits Stocks HardAdobe tumbles after outlook disappoints Wall StreetBroadcom, Astera Labs, Marvell get price target boosts at Morgan StanleyEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb 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.

Turmoil hits Capitol Hill and stock futures tumble  (0:20). Trump threatens tariffs (3:55), and EU approves Nvidia's acquisition (5:00). Friday's biggest stock movers (6:00)Show NotesEU approves Nvidia's acquisition of Run:aiStock index futures tumble as Trump-backed bill fails to pass, fueling shutdown risksTrump threatens EU with tariffs unless it buys more U.S. oil, gasEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb 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.