Wall Street Breakfast
Episodes
S&P, Nasdaq, Dow's problematic construction; T-Bill rates and yield curve creep
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Tuttle and Rob Isbitts dissect today's stock market and its problematic index construction (1:00), T-Bill rates and yield curve creep (8:00). ...
Catalyst Watch: CPI, major bank earnings
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Catalyst watch for the week of July 9. Seeking Alpha Managing News Editor Kim Khan on what investors can expect from CPI midweek and major bank earnin...
June posts rare nonfarm payrolls miss
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
June payrolls gain misses forecasts for the first time in months. Citi gets bearish on amusement parks. BofA picks its best stocks for growth and valu...
Canada increases subsidies for Stellantis battery plant
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Canada to subsidize Stellantis (STLA) battery plant with up to C$15B in incentives (00:32). Will June nonfarm payrolls cool enough for Fed's liking? (...
Jobs market still humming
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A raft of data shows persistent labor market tightness. Yields jump as market prices in 90% chance of a Fed hike. Microsoft (MSFT) in pole position to...
OPEC will do ‘whatever necessary’
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oil bounces to two-week high as Saudi says OPEC will do 'whatever necessary.' (00:29) PHINIA (PHIN) swings higher on first day of trading (01:19). Ins...
China ramps up chip war
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
China ups the chip battle stakes with controls on essential metals exports. Netflix (NFLX) is upgraded ahead of earnings. Mobile apps see mostly stron...
Instagram’s Threads
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Instagram (META) puts Twitter rival app Threads on App Store with launch imminent (00:29). Illumina (ILMN) faces record European Union fine over Grail...
Electric vehicles dominate shortened trading day
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EV makers rallied as deliveries showed better-than-expected demand. Stocks finished slightly higher ahead of holiday. Musk vs. Zuckerberg in August?Sh...
Poor air quality, potential stock ideas
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As northeast U.S. air quality suffers from wildfires, some potential stock ideas (FIXT). (00:28) Tesla (TSLA) confirms new record deliveries, beats ex...
Will REITs stand up to a recession? Brad Thomas with Kirk Spano
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Thomas joins Kirk Spano to discuss using REITs as insulation and income generation during a potential recession (0:50), and concerns around the s...
Catalyst Watch: Heat waves and the economy
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Catalyst watch for the week of July 2. Seeking Alpha Managing News Editor Kim Khan says investors should look out for nonfarm payroll numbers at the e...
Cool inflation boosts stocks
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Fed's favorite inflation measure shows easing prices. Tesla (TSLA) expected to report record deliveries. How much does a Manhattan apartment cost ...
FTC hearing to block Microsoft, Activision deal concludes
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FTC hearing to block Microsoft (MSFT) $69B acquisition of Activision (ATVI) concludes (00:33). Energy drinks M&A: Monster Beverage (MNST) closes i...
Amazon antitrust suit gets nearer
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon (AMZN) could face an FTC antitrust suit in the coming weeks. Banks pass stress tests. Morgan Stanley shakes up its global dividend portfolio.Ou...
Micron Technology loss beats estimates
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Micron Technology (MU) pops as Q3 loss beats estimates (00:23). TuSimple (TSP) to weigh options for U.S. business (01:49). Visa (V) to buy payment and...
Getting to grips with Nvidia
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nvidia (NVDA) now trades at 40x price to sales vs. 2.4x for the S&P 500 (SPY). Fed chief Jerome Powell hints at rates higher for longer. Citi spie...
Unity Software unveils AI marketplace
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unity Software (U) surges as it unveils AI marketplace, Wells Fargo starts coverage (00:27). Nvidia (NVDA), AMD dip as US mulls new AI chip curbs for ...
Walgreens drops to basement of the Dow
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Walgreens (WBA) slumps on guidance and is now the worst Dow performer for 2023. Durable goods, consumer confidence come in strong. Disney (DIS) gets a...
Lordstown Motors plunges on bankruptcy filing
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lordstown Motors (RIDE) plunges after bankruptcy filing, Foxconn lawsuit. (00:28) Jackson Financial (JXN) says up to 800K customers hit by MOVEit brea...
Obesity pills show significant weight loss
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Novo Nordisk high-dose pills show promise with weight loss in trials. Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL) is downgraded by UBS. Dan Ives gives his bullish view on...
Chaos in Russia
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Putin vs. Wagner: What does chaos in Russia mean for the markets? (00:24) IBM (IBM) nears $5B acquisition of software provider Apptio - report (01:29)...
Catalyst Watch: Musk vs Zuck, last man standing
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Catalyst watch for the week of June 25. Seeking Alpha Managing News Editor Kim Khan says the inflation gauge to look out for next week is the PCE pric...
More companies get in on CHIPs Act funds
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More companies are now eligible to get funds from the CHIPs Act. Deutsche Bank is unimpressed with the C3.ai (AI) investor day. Goldman taps top stock...
Microsoft battles FTC in court
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft (MSFT) battles with FTC in court over $69B Activision (ATVI) deal (00:25). Ford (F) preps for another round of layoffs - report (01:55). Vir...
Copper prices popping
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Copper prices hit a seven-week high as inventories fall. Tesla (TSLA) gets a downgrade from Morgan Stanley. A Musk and Zuckerberg cage fight?Our links...
Cell-based meat gains U.S. approval
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cell-based meat is approved in the U.S. for the first time (TSN).(00:24) Car insurer Root (ROOT) jumps on report of takeover offer (01:20). Fed's Jero...
Inflation still a big battle
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell kicks off his Washington testimony saying there is a long way to go on inflation. Barclays cuts its rating on Tesla (TSLA) ...
Powell faces questions on Capitol Hill
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S&P, Dow, Nasdaq futures tread water ahead of Fed Powell's testimony.(00:24) FedEx (FDX) falls after revenue miss, weak profit guidance; UPS (UPS)...
Alibaba announces new leadership
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alibaba Group (BABA) Announces Chairman and CEO Succession Plan (00:25). Biden sees progress in U.S.-China ties after Blinken meets Xi Jinping (00:53)...
Catalyst Watch: FedEx earnings, sports teams takeovers
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Catalyst watch for the week of June 18. Seeking Alpha Managing News Editor Kim Khan gives investors a wrapup of the FOMC meeting. (00:28) Seeking Alph...
Virgin Galactic soars
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Virgin Galactic (SPCE) targets late June for official launch of commercial service (00:32). Squarespace (SQSP) takes off on deal to buy assets of Goog...
Fed holds steady
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Federal Reserve holds interest rate steady in June, skipping a hike (00:28). Music publishers (SONY) (WMG) sue Twitter over alleged copyright infringe...
Fed special: Rates held, Powell’s tell and market impact with Chaim Siegel
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chaim Siegel, leader of the Fed Trader Investing Group, joins SA's Kim Khan for a breakdown of Wednesday’s Fed decision. What the hawkish pause mean...
Fed expected to skip June hike, then what?
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Federal Reserve expected to skip June rate hike, but then what (00:40)? Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) delays European start of Bard AI chatbot over privacy co...
May CPI on tap
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CPI will give Federal Reserve new data on fight against inflation (00:28). Alphabet (GOOGL) (GOOG) to be slapped with ‘massive’ EU antitrust penal...
U.S. credit card debt nears the $1T mark
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. credit card debt nears the $1T mark: Is there a reason to worry (00:27)? Nio (NIO) cuts prices for all models, ends free battery swapping - repor...
Fed hikes, quantitative tightening and international price action with Mike Zaccardi
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT joins James Foord for a discussion around the Fed funds market (0:30), whether we'll achieve a soft landing (2:35), and why in...
Catalyst Watch: AI, 'Winner-Take-More' Game?
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Catalyst watch for the week of June 11. Seeking Alpha Managing News Editor Kim Khan breaks down his favorite week, Fed week. He tells us how the marke...
Trump SPAC DWAC on Watch Following Indictment
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trump SPAC DWAC on watch after indictment in classified documents case (00:27). EVs made by General Motors (GM) will be able to use Tesla's (TSLA) Sup...
GameStop Slides on C-Suite Shakeup
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wildfires, smoke and air quality bring up the climate ETF discussion (00:35). GameStop (GME) slides after firing CEO, elevating Ryan Cohen to chairman...
SEC Versus Coinbase, Binance
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SEC versus crypto: Regulatory clarity or confusion? (00:55) Apple (AAPL) reportedly acquired AR start-up Mira as it pushes new headset vision (02:44)...
Atlas Lithium Slapped with Securities Fraud Lawsuit
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Atlas Lithium (ATLX) slapped with securities fraud lawsuit (05:04). Apple (AAPL) unveils $3,500 AR/VR headset, biggest product launch in nearly a deca...
Apple WWDC 2023 Preview
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Apple (AAPL) WWDC 2023 preview: Mixed reality headset likely to be the star (00:55). Saudis to cut another 1M bbl/day while OPEC+ extends reductions i...
The Default Saga Ends
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. avoids default with passage of the debt ceiling bill, markets brace for the May jobs report and clues about rates and recession and the S&P 5...
Liquidity Squeeze
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
lLiquidity worries arise as debt ceiling deal easily passes the House, Meta threatens to pull news from California and is the AI boom starting to show...
AI Extinction-Level Threat
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AI experts and creators warn about extinction risk on par with nuclear war, the debt ceiling bill clears another hurdle as a floor vote nears and Twit...
Debt Deal Heads To Vote
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The debt ceiling deal moves towards a vote in Congress, what’s next for stocks and bonds with the tail risk of default almost gone and Salesforce (C...
Bank Tightening, Commercial Real Estate And Natural Gas Demand
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kirk Spano and CashFlow Hunter discuss bank tightness and whether it's a harbinger of recession, (0:10) commercial real estate market's problematic lo...
Tech Resilience, Snowflake Slowdown, Nvidia And AI With Julian Lin
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Julian Lin discusses the tech sector, macro headwinds and recent earnings.(0:30) - Tech's powerful recovery(2:34) - Nvidia and how AI may impact tech ...
The Few, The Tech, The Stock Leaders
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stock market leadership continues to narrow, the framework for a debt limit deal could be in place and the war of words between Carl Icahn and Bill Ac...
U.S. AAA Credit Rating on Negative Watch
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fitch puts the U.S. AAA rating on negative watch amid debt ceiling standoff, Nvidia set to soar on strong results, Fed minutes show members split on m...
Retailers Call Out Organized Theft Hitting Profits
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The amount lost to theft by retailers, known as "shrinkage," is rising sharply, according to execs at major chains. Organized shoplifting is hitting b...
America's AI Strategy
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
White House developing national AI strategy, Ford recalls vehicles over seatbelts and Nvidia earnings after close.Our links:Wall Street Breakfast:Seek...
Microvast Plunges on Canceled Grant Report
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Microvast (MVST) plunges as Energy Department said to cancel DoE contract (01:48). Tegna (TGNA) jumps 5% after Standard General deal terminated, buyba...
Ford's Capital Markets Day With David Alton Clark - Bullishness Intact
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Wall Street Lunch, our first afternoon episode! We're discussing Ford's Capital Markets Day with David Alton Clark, who runs the Winter War...
Micron Drops in War Over Silicon
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who's next? Micron (MU) stock drops after being swept up into the war over silicon (00:45). Volvo (VLVLY) bags record order for 1000 electric trucks f...
Fed Pause, Mid-Cycle Slowdown And Banks' Liquidity Crisis With James Foord And Lawrence Fuller
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Pragmatic Investor's James Foord and Lawrence Fuller discuss current Fed policy and inflation expectations. Was that the last rate hike - has the ...
Catalyst Watch: Jobless Claims Review, Lowe’s Earnings Preview
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Catalyst watch for the week of May 21. Seeking Alpha Managing News Editor Kim Khan says to look out for reports on personal income and spending, core ...
Disney Dumps $1B Florida Project
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disney (DIS) dumps $1B Florida project set to bring in 2,000 jobs (01:32). Coinbase (COIN) takes subscription service out of beta testing (05:19). Fou...
TikTok Ban in Montana
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Montana to become the first U.S. state to ban TikTok (BDNCE). (00:44) Uber (UBER) introduces new features including linked accounts for teenagers (02:...
VivoPower Rises on Distribution Deal
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Biden plans to cut Asia trip short to get back to debt ceiling talks (01:03). VivoPower (VVPR) skyrockets on distribution deal for EV chargers (01:49)...
13F Filings: Berkshire Takes New Stakes in COF, DEO
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Buffett's Berkshire takes new stakes in COF, Diageo, exits RH (01:01). Daniel Loeb's Third Point amasses new stakes in Alphabet, Micron, AMD, A...
Vice Files Chapter 11
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Media struggles see Vice (VICEM) file for bankruptcy protection. (00:52) Oneok (OKE) to buy Magellan Midstream Partners (MMP) in a deal valued at $18....
Inflation Metrics, Yield Curve Reliability And Staying Defensive With Eric Basmajian
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Founder of EPB Macro Research Eric Basmajian joins Daniel Snyder for a discussion around real-time inflation metrics (1:10), Q2 not a good earnings qu...
The Week Ahead: AI Concerns & Space Opportunities
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. lawmakers will address AI security concerns, as ChatGPT has made OpenAI one of the fastest growing website on the planet. Walmart (WMT) and Home ...
Retail Sales, Walmart Earnings Preview
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Catalyst watch for the week of May 14. Seeking Alpha Managing News Editor Kim Khan says look out for retail sales, new home sales and existing home sa...
Musk Announces New Chief Twit, Tesla Rises
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk says he's picked a new Twitter CEO; Tesla (TSLA) shares jump (00:46). PacWest (PACW) stock resumes drop after pledging more collateral to di...
Polar Power Soars
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disney (DIS) dips amid in-line earnings, improved streaming losses despite sub decline (00:58). Polar Power (POLA) now taking pre-orders for a new lin...
April CPI Report Due
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
April CPI report may show little, if any, progress in slowing inflation (00:44). Paramount (PARA) to cut 25% of workforce across entertainment divisio...
Palantir Technologies Stock Soars
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) stock soars 26% as Q1 tops expectations (00:34). LinkedIn (MSFT) to lay off 700 employees, shut down China-focused app (0...
Berkshire Hathaway Reports Q1 Earnings
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
'No good options,' but Yellen doesn't rule out emergency measures to avoid U.S. default (00:52). Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B) Q1 operating earni...
The Week Ahead: Disney Earnings, April Inflation
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disney (NYSE:DIS) is set to report second quarter earnings, as Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3 is set to dominate screens worldwide. As the US labor ma...
Catalyst Watch: SLOOS, CPI, Disney Earnings Preview
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Catalyst watch for the week of May 7. Seeking Alpha Managing News Editor Kim Khan says CPI is next week but another report is taking the spotlight, SL...
Apple Rises on Q2 Results
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Apple (AAPL) pops as Q2 results aided by iPhone strength, unveils $90B buyback (00:33). Nonfarm payrolls reports expected to show jobs growth easing i...
PacWest Confirms Sale Talks
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Banking conditions have improved; pause decision not yet made: Powell press conference (00:48) PacWest Bancorp (PACW) confirms sale talks following st...
Fed Decision Day, Then What?
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Federal Reserve expected to boost policy rate by 25 bps again - then pause? (00:44) Icahn Enterprises (IEP) drops on new Hindenburg Research short rep...
Yellen Warns U.S. Could Default on Debt Soon
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. government could run out of money, measures by June 1, Yellen tells McCarthy (00:52). Struggling to find a buyer, Vice (VICEM) is preparing to fi...
JPMorgan to Acquire First Republic Bank
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
First Republic Bank (FRC) is seized, will be sold to JPMorgan (00:33). Nornickel (NILSY) board recommends no dividend for first time since 2009 (05:21...
FOMC, Mega-Caps And The VIX With JD Henning And Chaim Siegel
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JD Henning on upcoming FOMC meeting - will be this be the 3rd rate hike this year? (2:00) Mega-cap stocks priced to perfection (5:00) Is the VIX broke...
The Week Ahead: Auto Updates & Apple Earnings
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lots to look out for in the auto sector, with key earnings reports due and electric vehicle updates from Ford (F) and Volkswagen (OTCPK:VLKAF). The FO...
Catalyst Watch: FOMC Meeting, Apple Earnings Preview
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Catalyst watch for the week of April 30. Seeking Alpha Managing News Editor Kim Khan shines the spotlight on what to expect from the upcoming FOMC mee...
Amazon, Pinterest, Snap
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cloudy outlook erases Amazon's (AMZN) big post-earnings gains (00:38). Pinterest (PINS) falls 6% as Q1 beats, but Q2 costs ramp higher (03:06). Snap (...
Meta Platforms Soars
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meta (META) earnings call: Never mind the ad beat, here's the AI future (and present). (00:46) Disney (DIS) sues Florida Gov. DeSantis after district ...
Big Tech: Alphabet, Microsoft
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL) earnings call: The AI promise at Google, and improving YouTube (00:49). Microsoft's (MSFT) Nadella wants to 'grab the opportun...
First Republic Stock Slides
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
First Republic (FRC) stock slides after deposits sank by more than $70B in Q1 (00:38). GM (GM) and Samsung (SSNLF) may join hands to set up EV battery...
Philips Rises, Revenue Beat
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Philips (PHG) stock rises ~10% as Q1 earnings grow, €575M provision for recall suit (00:40). Outflows at Credit Suisse (CS) reached $69B in Q1 and a...
Earnings Season, Skewed Growth Figures And Quant Ratings With Steven Cress
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Head of Quantitative Strategies at Seeking Alpha Steven Cress joins Managing News Editor Kim Khan to discuss how quant ratings can help investors navi...
The Week Ahead: Amazon Earnings & Bitcoin Potential
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon (AMZN) is set to report earnings, and analysts are all over the map as they try to factor in inflation. Despite recent dips, Bitcoin (BTC-USD) ...
Catalyst Watch: Q1 GDP, Amazon Earnings
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Catalyst watch for the week of April 23. Seeking Alpha Managing News Editor, Kim Khan says the blackout period starts for the FOMC ahead of the May me...
Analysts Weigh AT&T Free Cash Flow
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AT&T (T) posts worst drop in years as analysts weigh another hard cash-flow road ahead (00:34). U Power (UCAR) surges 1,150% intraday in its mark...
Tesla Falls, Margin Miss
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla (TSLA) falls after lower pricing, high expenses contribute to margin miss (00:57). U.S. GoldMining (USGO) prices $20M IPO, debuts today.(08:27) ...
Dominion, Fox News Settle Defamation Case
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dominion, Fox News (FOX) settle $1.6B defamation case for reported $788M (00:52). Netflix (NFLX) flags as subscribers beat, but revenue slows in Q1 (0...
Bellus Surges After GSK Reaches Deal
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bellus (BLU) surges ~100% after GSK (GSK) reaches deal to acquire cough drugmaker for ~$2B (00:41). Apple (AAPL) opens its first store in India, build...
Merck Agrees To Acquire Prometheus
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Merck (MRK) inks ~$11B all-cash deal to acquire Prometheus (RXDX). (00:35) Fox News (FOX) defamation trial delayed amid reports of settlement push (01...
Bank Earnings, Charles Schwab Takeover And Clean Energy With Kirk Spano
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Timely market insights with Investing Expert Kirk Spano. Fed rhetoric and interest rates (2:00), What recent bank earnings mean for the financial sect...
The Week Ahead: Transportation Updates & California Solar
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The travel and transportation sectors are in for a slew of key updates in the earnings week ahead.Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) expected to post updates, amid o...
Catalyst Watch: Housing Indicators, Tesla Earnings
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Catalyst watch for the week of April 16. Seeking Alpha Associate News Editor, Kevin Curran says investors can expect the latest housing indicators in ...
Bank Earnings On Tap
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Banks Q1 earnings focus on deposit levels, outlook (00:31). DOJ says Adobe (ADBE) agrees to $3M settlement over kickback allegations (04:44). NY-based...
Consumer Inflation Eases, Core Remains Hot
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer inflation eases in March: core CPI rises 5.6% Y/Y, as expected (00:43). SoftBank (SFTBY) sells most of its remaining Alibaba (BABA) stake ami...