Wall Street Breakfast

Vessels face weeks of delays as they avoid Red Sea routes. (0:15) Another Fed rate hike isn't out of the question. (1:37) Apple hit with another stock downgrade. (2:12)Show NotesTen surprises that could affect markets in 2024Walmart impresses at both CES and ICR with tech initiativesEpisode 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.

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) briefly spiked on false report that SEC approved bitcoin ETFs. (00:29) Walmart (WMT) to bring drone deliveries to millions more in Texas. (02:02) Amazon's (AMZN) Twitch to cut about 35% of workforce - report. (03:14)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Alcon, Intuitive Surgical, and moreTesla launches upgraded Model 3 in North America at unchanged pricesU.S. oil production predicted to reach new records this year and nextBoeing CEO: Company must acknowledge quality issues with aircraftSign 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 discovery on 737 Max 9s indicates Boeing issues aren’t confined to the Alaska plane. (0:15) Nintendo gets an upgrade ahead of Switch 2. (3:01) Analysts adjust bank ratings ahead of earnings. (3:55)Show NotesCiti’s 30 stocks for its 2024 top themesNetflix dips after Citi cuts rating on potential risks in '24-25 amid Street's 'lofty expectations'Juniper Networks jumps 25% on report HPE is nearing buyout dealEpisode 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.

Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT) and others roll into CES as Vegas gets the AI treatment. (00:21) Netflix (NFLX) wins account sharing lawsuit filed by investor. (01:36) Juniper Networks (JNPR) jumps 25% on report HPE is nearing buyout deal. (02:34)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Juniper Networks, Unity Software, and moreTop 10 stocks with the highest short interest on Wall StreetActivist Elliott builds $1B stake in Match Group - WSJBausch + Lomb drops amid comments at JPMorgan Healthcare ConferenceSign 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.

Preorders for the the $3,499 mixed reality headset start Jan. 19. (0:15) First Costco store in 20 years votes to unionize. (2:48) Congressional leaders strike spending deal that could avert shutdown. (3:33)Show NotesReal Estate is the top performing sector since the market’s October lowOil falls after Saudi cuts crude prices amid supply, competition woesBlackRock, ARK 21Shares set lower fees for spot bitcoin ETFsEpisode 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.

Shares of Boeing (BA) and Spirit AeroSystems (SPR) plunge after mid-air blowout. (00:29) Merck (MRK) in talks to acquire Harpoon Therapeutics (HARP) for around $700M - Bloomberg. (01:44) Audacy (AUDA) files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as ad sales crash. (02:26)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Boeing, Harpoon Therapeutics, and moreEarnings week ahead: Citigroup, JPMorgan, UnitedHealth, Delta Airlines and moreWinter weather could mean hot returns for these stocksSome electric vehicles are underperforming EPA range estimates - is yours one of them?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.

Cestrian Capital Research's Alex King is worried he isn't bullish enough. Markets from a technical analysis perspective, using Elliott Wave and Fibonacci (2:25). Taking advantage of AI, tech sector (6:00). This is an abridged conversation from a recent Investing Experts podcast.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.

Payrolls up more than 200K and the unemployment rate holds at 3.7%. (0:15) But another jobs indictor hits crisis levels. (2:32) Microsoft could soon topple Apple as world's biggest company. (4:48)Show NotesDividend Roundup: Johnson & Johnson, AT&T, Mastercard, PNC Financial, and moreAluminum and copper to boost in 2024 + other commodities calls - GSPalantir slips as Jefferies downgrades, says AI is 'overhyped'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.

QuantumScape (QS) skyrockets after dazzling with Volkswagen (VLKAF) battery test. (00:23) Costco (COST) benefits from additional shopping day in December, net sales up 9.9%. (01:32) McDonald's (MCD) faces backlash in Middle East impacting business. (02:10)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Peloton, Medical Properties Trust, and morePepsico products pulled from Carrefour as retailer loses appetite for price hikesMasking returns to some U.S. hospitals amid rising COVID, flu casesMicrosoft may soon supplant Apple as world's most valuable companySign 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 Windows keyboard gets a button for Copilot AI. (0:15) Walgreens slashes its dividend. (3:56) Big upgrade seen for the iPhone camera - in 2025. (4:25)Show NotesAccelerating topline growth stocks - GoldmanInitial jobless claims fall to lowest level in 3 monthsMobileye weak Q4, full-year guidance sends shivers down spine of chip industryEpisode 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.

Apple (AAPL) to settle suit related to iTunes gift card scam - report. (00:23) TikTok (BDANCE) sets sights on Amazon (AMZN) with goal of growing e-commerce tenfold. (01:46) CVS to drop Humira (ABBV) from certain formularies, cover biosimilars instead. (02:36) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Cal-Maine Foods, FuboTV and moreMicrosoft adds Copilot AI button in first big change to PC keyboard in decadesMark Zuckerberg sold $428M worth of Meta stock at the end of 2023Piper Sandler downgrades Apple on iPhone sales and macroeconomic worriesSign 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.

Hedge fund Blackwells Capital will nominate 3 directors to Disney’s board to support the CEO. (0:15) Bitcoin sees a sharp early plunge. (2:27) U.S. national debt tops $34 trillion. (3:49)Show NotesMegacap rout in January is now consensus - BofAJob openings fall more than expected in November - JOLTS reportEpisode 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.

Maersk (AMKBY) to continue pausing Red Sea transit after attack on ship. (00:23) AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) soars after seeing fundraising close this month. (01:19) Universal Logistics (ULH) to invest $50M for expansion into greater Roanoke, Virginia market. (01:53)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: SoFi Technologies, Bloomin' Brands and moreTop 10 stock ideas for 2024 Q1 - BofAUPS, CRWD and TOL among Wells Fargo's 11 overweight tactical ideasTesla's China-made EV sales surged in December, capturing over half of global deliveries in 2023Sign 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.

Wedbush sees Apple, Microsoft and other techs leading a 33% rise in the Nasdaq. (0:15) Oil is volatile amid Red Sea conflict. (2:41) Tesla tops delivery expectations. (3:10) Show NotesGap between all-time highs for the S&P 500 is the sixth longest in historyEpisode 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.

2024 electric vehicle jolt - fewer models qualify for the full tax credit. (00:33) Bitcoin (BTC-USD) rings in the new year with a rise above $45,000. (02:10) Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) plunges after loss in patent battle with Teva (TEVA). (03:12)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Li Auto, crypto-related stocks and moreOil climbs as Iran sends warship to Red Sea after U.S. sinks Houthi boatsAvangrid cancels merger deal with PNM ResourcesChina's manufacturing expansion picks up driven by stronger domestic demandSign 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.

Rob Isbitts on 12 market themes from 2023 and why 2024 is set to be the year of living dangerously as there are a lot of markets at the crossroads. This is an abridged conversation from a recent Investing Experts podcast.Episode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsbShow Notes:In Store For '24Dogs Of The Dow For 2024, And Why DJD Is Outperforming SCHDRanking The Magnificent 7 Stocks And An ETF That Owns Them All (FNGS)Portfolio Construction, Options And Covered Call ETF VulnerabilityRob's Sungarden investment PublishingSign 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.

Providers like News Corp. and Gannett look to negotiate following the New York Times lawsuit. (0:15) UnitedHealth is shedding its Brazil business. (2:47) Foreign investors are bailing on a big bet on China stocks. (3:03)Show Notes20 global single name stock shorts for 2024 - Morgan StanleyFisker up 9% on huge increase in deliveries between Q3 and Q4Episode 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.

Happy last trading day of 2023! (1:10) Google to settle $5B 'Incognito Mode' lawsuit (3:00) Cathie Wood switches Bitcoin ETFs (3:50).Episode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsbShow links:Nasdaq, S&P, Dow experienced limited moves on the second to last trading day of 2023Elon Musk’s Tesla likely to set up its first India manufacturing plant in GujaratAmazon, Meta, Booking, Uber on top at Wedbush in 2024Sign 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.

With rates surging, $1.3 trillion flowed into cash, more than any asset class. (0:15) Microsoft's 'iPhone moment.' (2:06) Cathie Wood sheds remaining stake of Grayscale. (2:55)Show Notes24 global single name stock longs for 2024 - Morgan StanleyInitial jobless claims rise more than expected in past weekIntel slips even as Argus sings praise on AI, Israel foundryEpisode 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.

Crypto-related names extend gains (1:15) Apple Watch ban paused by appeals court (1:46) and Alibaba fails to get suit dismissed (6:25).Episode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsbShow links: 2024 Analyst Outlook: Lawrence Fuller On An Economic Soft Landing ScenarioFannie, Freddie stocks backtrack after rally, analyst Bove weighs inJD.com plans pay hike for staff amid competition, Chinese consumption woes 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.