The Morning Market Briefing

Copper Short Squeeze & Iran's President Dies in Helicopter Crash | May 20, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss the copper short squeeze, Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi's death, and Basel Endgame. For information on how to join the Zoom cal...

Mixed China Data & Canadian Teamsters Strike Pushed Off | May 17, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Morning Market Briefing, Ben and Tom discuss mixed retail sales and industrial production data out of China, Canadian Teamsters strike pu...

CPI Leak & Shein Pursuing London Listing | May 16, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Morning Market Briefing, Ben and Tom discuss yesterday's inflation data leaking 30 minutes early, Shein is pursuing a London listing, 13-...

Inflation Day, CPI Estimates, & Tom's Tales from the Windy City | May 15, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of The Morning Market Briefing, Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss this morning's inflation data, CPI estimates, retail sales, and Tom's ...

HD Earnings, Small Business Optimism, & Walmart Cuts Jobs | May 14, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of the Morning Market Briefing, Andrew and Ben discuss HD earnings, small business optimism, Walmart cutting jobs and making remote...

Apple's AI Strategy & Georgia Data Centers | May 13, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of the Morning Market Briefing, Andrew reviews Apple's AI strategy, Georgia becoming the second largest data center hub, Berkshire ...

Apple Cancels iPad Ad & UK Exits Recession | May 10, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew & Tom discuss Apple canceling their iPad ad, the UK exiting their recession, TSMC's monthly sales surge, and Biden's tariffs. For informat...

Biden's CNN Interview & England Keeps Rates Unchanged| May 9, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew, Ben, & Tom discuss Biden's recent CNN interview, the Bank of England keeping rates unchanged, & MLR earnings. For information on how ...

Earnings Season Awards Show | May 8, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss the biggest winners and losers this earnings season. For information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at ...

Hamas Agrees to Egypt/Quatar Cease-Fire & DIS Earnings | May 7, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss Hamas agreeing to the Egypt/Quatar cease-fire and Disney's earnings. For information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morn...

Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting & Howard Schultz on SBUX | May 6, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Apologies for the delay. We busy grinding. Andrew, Ben, and Tom review the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting and Howard Schultz's words of advice for ...

AAPL Earnings & Jobs Day in America | May 3, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew, Ben, & Tom discuss AAPL earnings and jobs numbers. For information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visithttp...

Fed is on Hold & ISM Manufacturing | May 2, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss yesterday's ISM manufacturing numbers, the Fed's decision to hold rates, the Canadian rail strike, and big earnings blow-ups. For...

April Economic Data Isn't Great & the Fed Plays Bad Cop | May 1, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew, Ben, & Tom discuss April's poor economic data, the Fed signaling to maintain higher rates, Tesla killing the supercharger network team, an...

Apple's AI Efforts & Strong Chip Earnings| April 30, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben & Tom discuss the Japanese government's Yen solution, Germany emerging from recession, Apple's AI efforts, and strong chip earnings. For info...

Nick Timiraos Suggests the Neutral Rate May Be Higher & the Yen Has a Wild Trading Day | April 29, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Apologies for the delay, we been grindin over here. Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss Nick Timiraos' comments on the neutral potentially being higher and t...

PCE Inflation & NFL Draft | April 26, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew, Ben, & Tom review PCE inflation and the NFL Draft. For information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visithttp...

GDP Declines & META, CMG, CAT Report Earnings | April 25, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew and Ben cover earnings and react to this morning's GDP number. For information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, vi...

Appaloosa Sues Credit Suisse & the Earnings Keep Coming | April 24, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Appaloosa sues Credit Suisse over AT1 bond wipeout, FTC votes to ban non-compete agreements, and more earnings. For information on how to join the Zo...

Industrials, Consumer Staples, Healthcare, & Energy Earnings | April 23, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The United States sues to prevent the Coach/Michael Kors merger, and multiple earnings are reviewed this morning. For information on how to join the ...

House Approves More Aid to Ukraine & the Week Ahead | April 22, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss the new bill the House approved over the weekend, Georgia attracting immigrants, and the week ahead. For information on how to jo...

Israel's Response to Iran & Meta's Llama 3 | April 19, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss Israel's drone strike on Iran, Meta launching Llam 3 AI, more earnings, and the Bitcoin halving. For information on how ...

Weak Transportation Earnings & Pension Funds Dump Stocks | April 18, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Apologies for today's audio; wifi is down at the office. Ben reviews JBHT and KNX earnings, the Fed Beige book, TSM earnings, and pension funds pullin...

Central Banks Pivot the Pivot & Biden's Election Playbook | April 17, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben, Tom, and Andrew discuss Jay Powell's recent comments on the 12-month core PCE, Biden's mention of student loan forgiveness, and the Bank of Ameri...

Why The Market Dipped Yesterday | April 16, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss yesterday's dip in the market and BAC, UNH, and JNJ earnings. For information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at ...

Iran Attacks Israel and Tesla Layoffs | April 15, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss Iran's attack on Israel, Salesforce eyeing Informatica, Tesla's layoffs, and the week ahead. For information on how to join the Z...

Earnings Season Kicks Off With Banks | April 12, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom review bank earnings and discuss Iran. For information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visit https://www.nar...

The Fall-Out of Inflation Data | April 11, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Apologies for the intro; I was muted for the first few seconds. Andrew reviews yesterday's CPI numbers and their effect on the market. For informatio...

CPI Report & What's Going on With Nvidia | April 10, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss this morning's CPI report, why Nvidia dominates, and Delta's favorable profit forecast. For information on how to join the Zoom c...

Conference Breakdown, Tesla Taxis, & NFIB Survey | April 9, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom talks about his experience speaking at the FRA Sub-Advised Funds Forum at the Harvard Club of New York City, Elon teases Tesla Taxis on X, and the...

Andrew's Trip to The Capital & Jamie Dimon's Letter | April 8, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Apologies for the late upload. Andrew Hall and Producer Hicks chat about D.C., Jamie Dimon, and the week ahead. For information on how to join the Zo...

Nonfarm Payrolls & More Fed Talk with Tom | April 5, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nonfarm payrolls, JNJ is buying Shockwave, and Fed talk is heating up. For information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, v...

Jay Powell Speaks at Stanford & ISM Services | April 4, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Powell speaks at Stanford, Loretta Mester says cuts will be a committee decision, Bill Dudley's Op-Ed, and ISM Services. For information on how t...

Tesla Deliveries & Taiwan Earthquake| April 3, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tesla deliveries are below the 450k estimate, Disney has an expensive proxy vote, Taiwan has its strongest earthquake in 25 years, and inflation is lo...

Globally synchronized recovery? | April 2, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A globally synchronized recovery may be a front, missiles strike Iran's embassy in Damascus, and an increase in oil prices. For information on how to...

Jay Powell Responds to Christopher Waller & China PMIs accelerate | April 1, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Powell squashed Christopher Waller's comments on Friday saying that he stilll thinks inflation is coming down, China PMIs accelerate, and Tesla de...

European Doves and American Hawks | March 28, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

European doves and American hawks, Restoration Hardware earnings, Amazon's efficiency, and the return of M&A. For information on how to join the ...

Visa-Mastercard Deal, Winrevair Approval, & a Wolf in Sheep's Clothing | March 27, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Visa and MasterCard reach a $30 billion deal with US retailers, Merck receives FDA approval for Winrevair in the US, and why the Artisan Developing Wo...

WeWork, Fed Hawkishness, & Israel Cancels Trip to Washington | March 26, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Neumann offers to buy WeWork, Fed speakers have a hawkish outlook, and Netanyahu is no longer sending two delegates to the US. For information o...

Terrorist Attack in Moscow & United Airlines Continues to Struggle | March 25, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Moscow was attacked this weekend by ISIS, United Airlines is prevented from adding new routes by the FAA, and Trump needs cash. For information on ho...

The Fed Lays Out their Rate Cut Plans | March 22, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss soft data from Lulu, FedEx’s move upward after beating low expectations, the DOJ’s lawsuit against the AAPL ecosystem, the mov...

UK Inflation Data & What to Expect from Today’s Fed Meeting | March 20, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben, Tom, and Andrew discuss inflation data from the UK, Samsung’s move upward on news from NVDA, SMCI (with the help of Goldman) struggling to get ...

Debate Heats up within the Fed & Bank of Japan Ends Negative Rate Policy | March 19, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss Bank of Japan’s decision to move out of negative interest rate territory, an intensifying debate within the Fed as to when cuts ...

Changes to the Real Estate Landscape & Fed Meeting Preview | March 18, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss the changes to the real estate landscape via the National Association of Realtor’s settlement, the upcoming Fed meeting, Nick Ti...

Does AI Disrupt ADBE’s Underlying Business & Schumer Criticizes Israel’s Leadership | March 15, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss ADBE earnings data, AI’s impact on the future of ADBE’s business, Weight Watcher's freefall, Chuck Schumer’s criticism of Ne...

TikTok Ban Discussion & PPI Data Comes in Higher than Expectations | March 14, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss earnings from Lennar, Williams Sonoma, and Dollar Tree, an underlying economy that continues to strengthen, the controversy surrou...

Bond Market Pricing in Fed Policy Error & Market Dynamics Drive Stocks Higher | March 13, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss notable movers in the individual stock world, interest rates, a predetermined rate cut by the Fed, the bond market pricing in poli...

CPI Data Pushes against the Fed’s Rate Cut Narrative | March 12, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben, Tom, and Andrew discuss earnings from ORCL, Kohl’s, and ADM, a slight drop in the NFIB Small Business Optimism survey, Apollo’s stance that t...

Far-Right Policies Continue to Gain Popularity Globally & Previewing Tomorrow’s CPI Report | March 11, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss Bitcoin’s continued march higher, the success of Portugal’s far-right political party, and a preview of tomorrow's CPI report....

Jobs Report & Recapping the State of the Union Address | March 8, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss the jobs report, recap the State of the Union Address, discuss earnings from Narwhal holding Costco, and special guest OBJ. For i...

Steve Mnuchin Funds NYCB & Jay Powell Testifies before the Senate | March 7, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom (along with special guest Tinfoil Hat Tom) discuss the US government avoiding a shutdown, NYCB’s capital raise led by former US Secretar...

Yesterday’s Market Correction & Trump Dominates Super Tuesday | March 6, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew discusses a mixed bag in the ISM Services report, yesterday’s market sell-off, Trump’s domination of Super Tuesday, and a brief preview of ...

Positivity Surrounding Target Earnings & Apple Struggling in China | March 5, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben, Andrew, and Tom discuss today’s First Trust conference, a positive reaction to Target’s earnings report, activist investors looking to “Res...

Interest Rates & Fed Decision Making in 2024 | March 4, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss an optimistic ISM Manufacturing report, the impact of this data on Fed decisions, a look ahead at Fed action and rate movement ove...

NY Community Bank’s Freefall Continues & High Rates Exposing Bad Operators | March 1, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss NYCB’s continued slide, interest rates exposing operational weakness, the “ESG” landscape, strong earnings from Dell and ADS...

AI’s Impact across the Tech Sector & PCE Data | February 29, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben, Tom, and Andrew discuss AI’s impact on tech companies, some of which is enabling businesses, and some of which is disrupting businesses, strang...

US Opens Anti-Trust Case against UNH & Tom Discusses Ways to Lock in High Rates | February 28, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben, Tom, and Andrew discuss a bevy of economic data including the revised Q4 GDP data, durable goods orders, and upcoming core PCE, the anti-trust ca...

FTC Challenges Kroger & Big Names Making the Case for Active Management | February 27, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben, Tom, and Andrew discuss Kroger’s potential acquisition of Albertson, earnings from Lowes, Zoom, and Macy’s, some big names making the case fo...

Previewing This Week’s PCE Data & Highlights from Warren Buffett’s Annual Letter | February 26, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben, Tom, and Andrew discuss Domino’s Pizza earnings, the upcoming PCE data, Warren Buffett’s annual letter, and commentary on the AT&T outage...

The Asset Manager Landscape & A Look into Commercial Real Estate | February 23, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom dive deep into asset manager flows, the fixed income landscape, and a status update on commercial real estate.For information on how to jo...

Another Quarter, Another Blockbuster Earnings for NVDA | February 22, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss another blockbuster earnings from NVDA, American ingenuity, NVDA’s MOAT, Eurozone PMI, and some big moves in bond world. For inf...

AMZN Added to the DOW & Earnings Data from ADI and Garmin | February 21, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew and Tom discuss AMZN being added to the DOW, earnings from Narwhal holdings ADI and Garmin, and big down-swings from Community Health Systems, ...

Capital One Buys Discover Financial & Further Digesting Inflationary Data | February 20, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss Presidential trivia, Capital One’s acquisition of Discover Financial, earnings from Walmart and Home Depot, last week’s inflat...

Economic Data Continues to Point to Sticky Inflation | February 16, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom and Andrew discuss the very hot PPI data, passive investing pushing up asset prices, commentary from Mastercard, and portfolio responses to curren...

Cold Retail Sales Data Pushes Rates Down | February 15, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom discusses retail sales data that comes in below expectations, guidance cuts for DE and CSCO, and CLO delinquencies rise.For information on how to ...

Healthcare Costs Driving Inflation & Individual Companies Making Deals | February 14, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew and Tom dive into the CPI data, companies that can navigate the inflationary environment, fixed income strategy, Coke looking to buy Poppi, WMT...

CPI Report Shows Accelerating Inflation Data | February 13, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew and Tom discuss the CPI report showing accelerating inflation, the implications of this data, the move up in 10-year rates, BoA Fund Manager su...

M&A Continues in the Energy Space & the CPI Preview | February 12, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss Diamondback’s purchase of Endeavor to create the largest pure-play operator in the Permian Basin, preview of today’s CPI repor...

Earnings from Pepsi & Janet Yellen’s comments on CRE and Insurance | February 9, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss yesterday’s 30-year bond auction, Yellen’s comments at the Senate Banking Committee hearing, earnings results from PEP, and so...

Earnings Updates & Signs of Life in China | February 8, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss earnings updates on Maersk, Unilever, Arm, and Disney, signs of life in China, and yesterday’s 10-year bond auction. For inform...

Takeaways from an Evening with Kevin Warsh, Fed Chairman Finalist and Father of QE | February 7, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss earnings from CVS, CINF, Chipotle, and SNAP, the streaming sports app deal between Disney/Fox/WB, and takeaways from an evening wi...

Earnings Data from Narwhal Holding Eli Lilly & The Hertz Debacle | February 6, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss the drone attack in Kuwait, earnings data from Eli Lilly, the Hertz debacle, the massive ISM Services report showing sticky inflat...

Blockbuster Jobs Report Could Continue to Delay Rate Cuts | February 5, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss earnings from Caterpillar and McDonald’s, a blockbuster jobs report including accelerating average hourly earnings, the impact o...

Earnings from Mega-Caps Including AAPL, AMZN, and META | February 2, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew and Super-Producer Hicks discuss today’s (and yesterday’s) top stories including Punxsutawney Phil predicting an early spring, the commenta...

Previewing Today’s Fed Meeting & Mega-Cap Earnings Results | January 31, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom and Ben discuss the read for today’s Fed meeting, the Saudi Aramco announcement hurting oil servicers, Walmart stock split, and earnings from te...

The Market Searches for Positive News on the Inflation Front & More Earnings Data | January 30, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom and Andrew discuss the JOLTs report coming out at 10:30, the market’s reaction to the announcement that the US is selling fewer treasuries, and ...

US Servicemen Killed in Jordan & Breaking Down the Upcoming Fed Meeting | January 29, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben, Tom, and Andrew discuss the US servicemen that were killed in Jordan, the upcoming Fed meeting, and a bevy of earnings this week. For information...

Weak Earnings from Intel & The Luxury Consumer Remains Strong | January 26, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom discusses the PCE data, with core PCE coming in slightly better than expected, yesterday’s ECB meeting, the revenue miss and weak guide from INT...

GDP Comes in Hot & Tesla Shares Slide on Slowing Sales | January 25, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom discusses GDP that comes in hot at 3.3%, an uptick in Initial Jobless Claims, Tesla’s slowing sales, NOW’s strong earnings, CSX’s strong exe...

Earnings Reports & The Hits Keep Coming for Boeing | January 24, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben discusses earnings updates from a number of companies, more negative news from Boeing, and China announces a reserve rate cut. For information on ...

Bank of Japan Remains Ultra-Dovish & Earnings Reports Show Modest Economic Growth | January 23, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom and Ben discuss Japan remaining ultra-dovish, the potential ripple effects of Japan’s future policy changes, a quick dive into the Republican Pr...

Blackrock Exiting Shanghai Towers Investment & Capital One in Hot Water | January 22, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom and Ben discuss Blackrock looking to sell Shanghai Towers at a discount, ADM’s decision to place the CFO on administrative leave, Tesla’s robo...

JBHT Shows Signs of Life in a Tough Freight Market | January 19, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben dives deep into earnings from JBHT, the read-through of these earnings on the freight market and the economy as a whole, the massive insurance hea...

Near-Term Rate Cuts Looking Less Likely & A Bevy of Earnings Reports | January 18, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss interest rates, the recent retail sales data, the likelihood of near-term rate cuts, earnings from TSMC, Fastenal, Richemont, Huma...

Fed Commentary Taken as “Hawkish” by the Market | January 17, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben discusses the Fed talk that was taken very hawkish by the market, economic data out of China, and the Spirit Airline & Jet Blue deal that is f...

Red Sea Tensions Continue to Escalate & The Fed Discussing a Slowdown in QT | January 16, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom, Ben, and Andrew discuss more tension in the Red Sea as American ships have been deemed fair game by terrorists, oil unaffected by the conflict, Z...

Red Sea Conflict Escalates, A Complicated Inflation Picture, & Bank Earnings | January 12, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom and Andrew discuss the US and UK’s retaliation in response to terrorist attacks on Red Sea ships, PPI data leads to more confusion in the inflat...

A Hot CPI Report & Hertz Reduces their EV Fleet | January 11, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom and Ben discuss the Hertz decision to reduce their EV fleet by 1/3, the CPI data that shows an inflationary uptick, and a quick plug for our Febru...

The SEC’s Bitcoin Flub & Boeing Fallout | January 10, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben, Tom, and Andrew discuss the SEC’s flub surrounding Bitcoin approval, the Boeing fallout, and Howard Marks. For information on how to join the Z...

AMD and NVDA Announce AI-Powered PC & Ben Puts a Bow on UW’s Historic Season | January 9, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben, Tom, and Andrew discuss last night’s game, the Small business Optimism Index, HPE looking to acquire Juniper Networks, Microchip cuts guidance,...

Issues Continue for the Boeing 737 Max & A Breakdown of Tonight’s National Championship Game | January 8, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben, Tom, and Andrew discuss more troubles for the Boeing 737 Max, the impact that this week’s CPI report could have, earnings season picking up, an...

Eli Lilly’s DTC Strategy & Signs of Persistent Inflation Beginning to Show | January 5, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben, Tom, and Andrew discuss Eli Lilly’s DTC strategy for its weight loss drug, Pepsi being accused of “price gouging”, the revenue acceleration...

Fed Rhetoric Proving to be a Powerful Tool | January 4, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew and Tom discuss positive ISM Manufacturing data, the mixed bag of employment data, the Fed minutes, Walgreens earnings, interest rate movement ...

Chinese EV Producer BYD Tops Tesla in Q4 Units Sold…or Did They? | January 3, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Tom discuss yesterday’s stock movement, rate changes, the upcoming Fed Meeting Minutes, BYD topping Tesla in Q4 deliveries, and the aftermat...

Oil Moves Higher & Stocks Slide to Start the Year | January 2, 2024 – Morning Market Briefing

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben discusses red markets to start the year, Red Sea tensions ratcheting up, China front loading its 2024 oil imports, Apple's downgrade at Barclays, ...

Three College Football Experts Share Their Predictions| December 29, 2023 - Morning Market Briefing

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Big Stories that could Impact Portfolios in 2024 | December 28, 2023 – Morning Market Briefing

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tom and Ben discuss the Apple Watch ban being overturned, Eli Lilly’s potential 2024 catalyst, a potential reversing of the Magnificent 7 run, impli...

How 2023 Predictions Fared | December 27, 2023 - Morning Market Briefing

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

British Billionaire Buys 25% Stake in Manchester United & Interest Rate Discussion | December 26, 2023 – Morning Market Briefing

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew and Ben discuss Jim Ratcliffe purchasing a 25% stake in Manchester United, Iron prices increasing (contrary to the direction of the price of oi...

Nike Cuts Top Line Guidance & Elon Musk’s Comments on Passive Investing | December 22, 2023 – Morning Market Briefing

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tom and Ben discuss the earnings report from NKE, BMY’s acquisition of Karuna Therapeutics, Elon Musk’s comments on indexing, and PCE inflation da...