Wall Street Breakfast

Amazon partners with Hyundai to sell cars online

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Auto retail disruption: Amazon (AMZN) partners with Hyundai (HYMTF) to sell cars online. (00:29) ChargePoint (CHPT) plummets on CEO replacement, preli...

Forget inflation, Walmart sounds deflation warning

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Walmart is cautious on the consumer but says falling prices may be ahead. (0:15) Alibaba scraps cloud business spinoff. (2:30) Goldman channels Taylor...

Cisco takes a hit as revenue outlook slips

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cisco (CSCO) plunges as it lowers full-year revenue guidance as new orders slow. (00:26) Exxon (XOM) CEO says turning oil and gas firms into 'villains...

What Buffett, Burry and more are buying

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Money managers disclose new and closed positions in 13F filings. (0:15) More soft inflation, but retail sales show strength. (2:12) Target shares soar...

Solid Biosciences gets FDA okay for DMD trial

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Solid Biosciences (SLDB) gets FDA okay for clinical testing of DMD gene therapy. (00:26) Chevron (CVX) reviewing options for Texas Haynesville shale a...

Markets say job done on Fed hikes with cool CPI

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stocks jump, yields sink on tame retail inflation report. (0:15) Traders now see first interest rate cut in May. (2:00) YouTube to require disclosure ...

Teck Resources sells coal business

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Teck Resources (TECK) to sell coal business to Glencore (GLNCY). (00:21) Bayer (BAYRY) pulling lymphoma drug from US market over failed study. (01:39)...

Get ready for the new tech bull market

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives picks Apple as the leader for tech in 2024. (0:15) Exxon plans to become a leading producer of lithium for the EV sector. (1:...

China reportedly eyes Boeing 737 MAX deal

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

China may end Boeing (BA) freeze with 737 MAX deal - Bloomberg. (00:23) OpenAI pursues more Microsoft (MSFT) money to build 'magic intelligence in the...

Catalyst Watch: CPI outlook, Vegas strike averted

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Catalyst watch for the week of November 12. Seeking Alpha Senior Executive Editor Kim Khan on what to expect when CPI is released on Tuesday. (00:21) ...

Investors continue to punish earnings stumbles

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Execution is critical when investors get high yields in bonds and cash. (0:15) Consumer are feeling the inflation pinch again. (2:31) Will global inst...

DBV’s toddler peanut allergy therapy shows positive results

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

DBV reports positive Phase 3 data for peanut allergy therapy in toddlers. (00:26) Meta (META) eyes return to China with Tencent (TECHY) deal to sell V...

DraftKings made a play for 888

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

DraftKings reportedly held talks with 888 for an all-stock deal. (0:15) Tesla gets a Sell-equivalent from HSBC on deadlines, Elon Musk risk. (1:44) Ma...

Actors, studios reach tentative deal

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Actors, studios reach tentative agreement to end strike - reports. (00:26) 'Barbenheimer' boosts AMC Q3 results, but concerns remain over debt, Q4 box...

Illegal tobacco. legal pot

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The U.K. goes ahead with phasing out legal cigarettes and Ohio legalizes marijuana. (0:15) Warner Bros. Discovery plunges despite 'Barbie.'(2:36) Gran...

Credit card debt hits new record

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Credit card debt hits new record, delinquencies rise most among millennials. (00:23) CarGurus (CARG) to fully acquire online car dealership CarOffer f...

A recession is happening if you look at banks

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tighter lending standards signal the downturn. (0:15) Celsius says it's the top energy drink on Amazon. (1:57) Barclays says there's more pain to come...

WeWork files for Chapter 11

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WeWork (WE) files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. (00:23) Lucid Group (LCID) is the latest electric vehicle maker to move to NACS charging stand...

Short selling ban

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

South Korea halts shorting stocks until June. (0:15) DISH Network tumbles as CEO departs (2:48) The U.S. is closer to a recession than you think. (4:0...

Epic Games v. Google

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fortnite maker Epic Games takes Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) to court over antitrust claims. (00:23) Palo Alto Networks (PANW) close to buying Talon Cyber Se...

An extremely important week of data; understanding technical analysis

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Tuttle and Rob Isbitts discuss this week's extremely important data (0:10). T-Bills yielding over 5%, quickly changing sentiment and market te...

Catalyst Watch: Is consumer sentiment just another data point in the mix?

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Catalyst watch for the week of November 5. Seeking Alpha Senior Executive Editor Kim Khan on a quiet week ahead on the macro-front and why consumer se...

Jobs and wages weakening

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are signs of a loosening labor market that the Fed will like. (0:15) The 10-year Treasury yield tumbles again. (1:40) Will AI eliminate every jo...

Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all seven criminal counts. (00:23) Apple (AAPL) slips even as Q4 sales top estimates. (01:59) Amazon (AMZN) to shut ...

The Everything Is Awesome trade appears

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stocks are off the the races and yields sink as market looks to move past the Fed. (0:15) U.S. productivity saw the highest non-COVID acceleration sin...

Disney to acquire Comcast’s Hulu stake

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Disney (DIS) expects to pay Comcast (CMCSA) $8.61B by Dec. 1 for Hulu. (00:27) Cedar Fair (FUN), Six Flags (SIX) gain amid reports of potential merger...

Is the Fed done after second straight pause?

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The FOMC keeps rates steady at 5.25%-5.5%. (0:15) Jay Powell says the questions is 'should we hike more?' (1:20) Atlanta GDP Now forecast for Q4 tumbl...

Bayer hit with $332M verdict in Roundup trial

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bayer (BAYRY) slapped with $332M jury verdict in Roundup cancer trial. (00:29) Real estate stocks slump amid report NAR, brokerages guilty of collusio...

Apple's scary fast Macs get a shrug from Wall Street

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Analysts say timing Mac announcement right before earnings is odd. (0:15) Stanley Druckenmiller slams Janet Yellen. (3:04) Morgan Stanley stands firm ...

Albemarle, lithium names slump on supply-demand impact

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Albemarle (ALB), lithium names plunge as supply storm merges with weakening demand. (00:25) SolarWinds (SWI), chief information security officer charg...

White House issues AI order

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The executive order establishes standards for safety and security. (0:15) Will Treasury refunding overshadow the Fed. (1:50) McDonald's (MCD) tops pro...

G7 to embrace AI principles-report

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

G7 economies to agree on AI guiding principles for companies - report. (00:27) UAW reaches tentative agreement with Stellantis (STLA), expands strike ...

Catalyst Watch: Hershey lead, cocoa worries ahead of holidays

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Catalyst watch for the week of October 29. Seeking Alpha Senior Executive Editor Kim Khan on the 2-day FOMC meeting. (00:21) Julie gives a brief earni...

More spending, less saving

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

September personal spending tops forecasts, but incomes lagged. (0:15) Exxon Mobil (XOM) boosts its dividend. (3:14) Certain Apple Watch models to be ...

GM's Cruise pauses driverless operations

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

GM's Cruise (GM) pauses all driverless operations. (00:23) Amazon (AMZN) beats forecast as cost cuts, strong sales trump AWS growth worries. (01:38) M...

Economic growth surges in Q3

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

GDP rose 4.9% annually, trouncing forecasts. (0:15) Treasury market looks to be warming up to a soft landing scenario. (2:38) Bill Ackman made $200 mi...

Ford, UAW strike deal

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ford (F), UAW reach tentative contract to end strike. (00:24) Meta Platforms (META) posts hefty surprise as revenues, profits, users all top forecasts...

China looks to jumpstart struggling economy

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

China's government announces $137 billion in stimulus. (0:15) Boeing cuts 737 delivery forecast. (1:50) Google to run internet cables to island nation...

Alphabet dips, Microsoft jumps

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL) dips as Cloud revenue disappoints despite strong overall growth. (00:21) Microsoft (MSFT) jumps as Q1 results top expectations...

Verizon and GE earnings impress

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Verizon (VZ) matches optimism fueled by AT&T (T). (0:15) GE pops on a 'strong and clean' quarter. (1:38) Why election years are usually a tough ti...

Li-Cycle fall sparks EV sector alert

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The collapse of Li-Cycle (LICY) is called a potential warning for the broad electric vehicle sector. (00:26) Nvidia (NVDA), AMD said to make chips for...

Chevron buys Hess for $50 billion

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chevron (CVX) agrees to acquire Hess (HES) in an all-stock deal. (0:15) The 10-year Treasury yield tops 5% for the first time since '07. (1:21) Morgan...

Roche to acquire Telavant

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Roche (RHHBY) to acquire Telavant (ROIV) (PFE) for $7.1B, adds new bowel disease therapy to pipeline. (00:22) Stonepeak agrees to buy shipping-contain...

Fed focus, loving + hating earnings season, bonds competing with stocks

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Isbitts and Matthew Tuttle discuss focusing on the Fed, Magnificent Seven earnings and why a little bit of bullishness may be warranted (0:25). Lo...

Catalyst Watch: Q3 GDP, Netflix strong performance

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Catalyst watch for the week of October 22. Seeking Alpha Senior Executive Editor Kim Khan on the release of Q3 GDP. (00:21) He also discusses Netflix ...

Solar stocks sink

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SolarEdge (SEDG) revenue warning slams the sector. (0:15) Digital ad spending looking good. (2:00) Citi spies a hard landing. (3:35)Episode transcript...

CVS pulls phenylephrine amid legal woes

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drug retailers, makers face mounting litigation over decongestant products. (00:25) Toyota (TM) works out deal with Tesla (TSLA) to adopt NACS chargin...

AT&T pops after earnings

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The stock of the telecom giant are still at a good entry point. (1:10) Labor market still looks strong. (2:58) Cathie Wood's ARK says the bond market ...

Netflix soars on record subs, price hikes

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Netflix (NFLX) jumps as it reports best sub growth in years, new price hikes. (00:26) Devon Energy (DVN) reportedly studying possible deals with Marat...

Chips fall where they may

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street cautious on semis with 'draconian' export curbs. (0:15) P&G (PG) reports strong organic sales. (3:15) Copper rises with China on track...

Foxconn, Nvidia tie up to build AI factories

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Foxconn (FXCOF), Nvidia (NVDA) tie up to build AI factories. (00:25) Microsoft (MSFT) said to sell $1B in 365 cloud tools to Amazon (AMZN): report. (0...

Bond market slipping its anchor

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 10-year Treasury yield jumps more than 20 basis points in two sessions. (0:15) Writedowns continue to hamper Goldman earnings. (2:00) The Animal S...

Lockheed Martin clears next-gen test

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lockheed Martin (LMT) passes key test for next-generation missile defense. (00:28) U.S. to announce deal easing sanctions on Venezuelan oil - report. ...

Rite Aid files Chapter 11

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rite Aid (RAD) files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. (00:22) Albemarle (ALB) withdraws $4B offer for Liontown Resources (LINRF). (01:33) Sony (SONY) in tal...

Dividends for a sliding market with Steven Cress

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Cress, head of Quantitative Strategy at Seeking Alpha, discusses dividend stocks for when markets are sliding (0:25). Focusing on dividend grow...

Catalyst Watch: Weight loss drugs make an impact

14 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Catalyst watch for the week of October 15. Seeking Alpha Senior Executive Editor Kim Khan on the release of September retail sales next week and what ...

UK clears Microsoft-Activision deal

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UK clears way for $69B Microsoft-Activision (MSFT) (ATVI) deal, tech's biggest ever. (00:24) Qualcomm (QCOM) said to cut jobs in California in effort ...

Inflation bucks the downward trend

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A rise in shelter prices pushes CPI up +0.4% in September. (0:15) Walgreens issues disappointing guidance right after new CEO appointment. (2:50) Open...

UAW strike expands at Ford

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UAW expands strike to major Ford (F) truck plant in Kentucky in shock move. (00:26) Microsoft (MSFT) receives notice from IRS for nearly $29B in back ...

Exxon buys Pioneer Natural Resources

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Exxon Mobil (XOM) will pay $59.5 billion in stock. (0:15) Debut of Las Vegas mega resort nears. (3:56) Packaging makers could take a hit from weight-l...

Birkenstock IPO

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Birkenstock (BIRK) prices IPO at $46 per share as footwear company looks for $9B valuation. (00:25) U.S. to award $7B in funds for hydrogen hubs this ...

Pepsi sees no hit from weight loss drugs

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PepsiCo (PEP) reports solid Q3 organic sales growth. (0:15) PC market set to rebound in Q4. (3:35) Barclays digs into climate change impact on the ski...

Country Garden default warning

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Country Garden (CTRYF) stock drops on debt default warning amid cash crunch, weak sales. (00:26) WW International (WW) rides the Ozempic (NVO) wave, c...

Chevron shuts Israel natural gas facility

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Israel orders a ‘complete siege’ of Gaza. (0:15) Wedbush cautious on Rivian (RIVN) on management concerns (2:12) Pintesrest (PINS) gets a vote of ...

Oil prices pop

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Oil prices pop after Hamas attack on Israel but analysts foresee limited gains. (00:26) Trian's Peltz plans new push for board seats at Disney (DIS)- ...

Rate watching and why the bond market matters

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Tuttle and Rob Isbitts discuss what's happened in the bond market and why it now has everybody's attention (1:45). Rate watching, inverted cur...

Catalyst Watch: Clean energy reacts to treasury market

07 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Catalyst watch for the week of October 8. Seeking Alpha Senior Executive Editor Kim Khan on the most notable catalyst for the week, CPI. He also discu...

Monster job gains

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

September payrolls jump by more than double estimates. (0:15) Stocks show resilience after initial tumble. (0.39) Tesla cuts prices. (3:12)Episode tra...

PepsiCo leads beverage stock decline

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PepsiCo (PEP) leads slump in beverage stocks ahead of earnings season. (00:26) Exxon (XOM) close to buying Pioneer Natural (PXD) for about $60B - WSJ....

AT&T could jettison DirecTV stake

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AT&T (T) can now start looking at options for its 70% DirecTV stake. (0:15) Will less hungry Americans change the grocery landscape? (3:08) Strate...

Walmart links Ozempic to sales

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Walmart (WMT) says Ozempic (NVO), weight loss drugs impacting sales - Bloomberg. (00:23) BlackBerry (BB) will IPO internet of things unit. (01:29) UAW...

AI seen outsmarting humanity in 10 years

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SoftBank CEO says AI is 'self-learning, self-training, and self-inferencing.' (0:15) Citi bears see oil prices falling to $70. (1:57) UK aims for a sm...

Renewed shutdown concerns

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin McCarthy's historic ouster revives government shutdown fears. (00:27) Intel announces plans to separate Programmable Solutions Group as standalo...

Benchmark Treasury yields hit 16-year high

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 10-year tops 4.75% as longer bonds continue drastic selloff. (0:15) Delta is the latest carrier to find fake engine parts. (2:27) U.S. shale produ...

GM, Stellantis face $9.5B in fines-report

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

GM, Stellantis (STLA) on hook for $9.5B in fines under fuel economy proposal - report. (00:28) McDonald's (MCD) and Wendy's (WEN) win a hamburger lega...

A quarter to forget

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

October is traditionally strong for stocks, but it's no sure thing. (0:15) Goodbye, Kellogg (K). (3:13) Will a Tesla Cybertruck arrive in Q4? (3:45)Ep...

Student loans resume

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Student loan payments resume. What does it mean for the economy? (00:23) Tesla (TSLA) rolls out updated Model Y in China; starting price unchanged. (0...

Catalyst Watch: Today’s market vs. 2018

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Catalyst watch for the week of October 1. Seeking Alpha Senior Executive Editor Kim Khan on a notable catalyst for the week, Nonfarm Payrolls. (00:26)...

Inflation nears the Fed target?

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Fed’s favorite inflation gauge falls below 4% for the first time in two years. (0:15) Bill Ackman says keep shorting Treasuries after worst mont...

Nike rises on profit beat

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nike (NKE) rises on profit beat; China sales miss estimates. (00:23) Exelon (EXC) to pay $46.2M penalty to settle SEC fraud charges. (01:26) Tesla (TS...

Ryan Cohen takes GameStop reins as CEO

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shares rise as meme crowd favorite Cohen takes GameStop (GME) top spot. (0:15) ChatGPT goes real time. (2:55) S&P ETF is the most oversold it’s ...

Las Vegas hospitality workers vote to strike

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Las Vegas hospitality workers vote for strike against hotels, casinos. (00:25) Johnson Controls (JCI) hit with data breach, ‘massive ransomware atta...

Oil stockpile at precarious low

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Crude stocks at Cushing, Okla. hit their lowest level in 14 months. (0:15) Hollywood writers set to return to work. (3:37) Here's why a government shu...

Retail theft

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Retail theft jumped almost 20% in 2022. (00:25) Microsoft-backed (MSFT) OpenAI said to discuss existing share sale, valuing it at $90B. (01:37) Intel ...

Ford pauses EV battery plant

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ford (F) pauses construction on giant electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan. (00:26) Costco (COST) members get access to online medical visits in...

Hollywood writers reach tentative deal

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Studios, writers reach tentative agreement to end strike. (00:23) Apple (AAPL) to boost India production over five times to $40B - report. (01:21) Rit...

Powell prioritizes inflation, overblown Fed reactions and market narratives

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Tuttle and Rob Isbitts discuss the reaction to the Fed not raising rates this past week (0:40), sussing out the real market narrative (7:00), ...

The stock market is starting to gradually roll over

23 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Isbitts shares why the stock market has been resilient; T-Bills' tough competition (0:35) the salient 10 year yield (9:30) and bright spots in oil...

U.K. issues preliminary OK for Microsoft-Activision deal

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

U.K. issues preliminary approval for Microsoft-Activision merger. (00:26) Kevin McCarthy's third attempt to avert government shutdown fails. (01:02) ...

FedEx pops

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

FedEx (FDX) rises after the close on strong results, estimates. (00:28) Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) refuses to sign standstill agreement with US Steel (X) ...

Fed holds but yanks two cuts from dot plot

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold as expected. But the summary of economic projections showed median expectations for two fewer rate cut...

Klaviyo IPO

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Klaviyo prices IPO at $30 a share. (00:27) Uber (UBER) may be forced to hike prices by 40% if EU gig work rules passed - report. (01:19) Exxon (XOM) w...

The holiday shopper already looking strong

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Games and gadgets to boost holiday retail sales, MasterCard says. (0:15) Are hedge funds putting the whole Treasury market at risk? (3:25) Two metals ...

FOMC day 1

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Federal Reserve expected to keep rate unchanged — then what? (00:25) Instacart (CART) prices at the high end of range, gets $10B valuation. (01:33) ...

Regulating AI

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

U.K.’s antitrust agency lays out 7 principles for regulating artificial intelligence. (0:15) Sales of new iPhones tracking well. (1:47) U.S. offshor...

Giga Turkey?

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Erdogan calls on Elon Musk to build Tesla (TSLA) factory in Turkey. (00:23) Retail wars: TikTok hopes to crash holiday sales party. (01:35) U.S. home...

Catalyst Watch: Manchester United: Ever on the market?

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Catalyst watch for the week of September 17. Seeking Alpha Senior Executive Editor Kim Khan on the big event of the week, the 2-day FOMC meeting. (00:...

Nation’s inflation mood shifting?

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Consumer inflation expectations hit 2-1/2-year lows. (0:15) Salesforce (CRM) is hiring again. (2:32) Uranium prices soar. (3:05)Episode transcripts se...

UAW walkout

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UAW walkout: First ever simultaneous strike begins at Detroit Three. (00:30) Byron Allen makes $10B offer for ABC, other Disney (DIS) networks - repor...

US oil tops $90 per barrel

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WTI crude hits levels not seen since November. (0:15) Retail sales are strong, helped by gas. (1:08) ECB hikes to an all-time high of 4%. (3:23)Episod...