Wall Street Breakfast

Microsoft in pole position for Agentic AI

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Morgan Stanley CIO survey says Agentic AI is underappreciated. (0:16) Wholesale inflation comes in cool, but markets are wary. (1:25) Meta to fire 5% ...

Pay to Stay: Starbucks refreshes store rules

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Starbucks (SBUX) makes more store changes as it looks to recreate its coffeehouse vibe. (00:28) Honeywell (HON) planning breakup under pressure from E...

Retail stocks punished after holiday updates

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the ICR retail conference starts, most big names are seeing selling. (0:15) Oil keeps climbing on sanctions on Russia. (1:59) Nvidia hits out at ne...

Canada ready to counter Trump tariffs

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trudeau says Canada ready with counter-tariffs if Trump starts trade war. (00:24) Europe’s largest pension fund sells Tesla stake over Musk's pay pa...

Big banks kick off earnings season

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JPMorgan, Citi, BofA, Wells Fargo, Goldman and more on the calendar. (0:17) Hot CPI could slash odds of rate cuts further. (1:49) L.A. wildfires could...

Intertwined markets and upcoming earnings

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Investors have had trouble getting started in 2025, but there's good data on the horizon (0:30). Economic concerns around Trump's tariff talk (2:30)...

Wildfire costs blaze toward historic highs

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AccuWeather updates California wildfire damage estimate to $135B-$150B. (00:25) Free speech vs. national security: TikTok heads to Supreme Court over ...

Nvidia pulls the rug out from under quantum stocks

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

NVDA CEO Huang estimates 20 years before very useful quantum computers. (0:16) AMC CEO feels shareholder pain. (2:41) Sportsbooks hit as too many NFL ...

Shell lowers Q4 outlook, trims LNG output

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shell (SHEL) cuts production forecast for LNG, warns weaker Q4. (00:22) Goodyear (GT) to sell Dunlop brand to Sumitomo Rubber in $701M deal. (01:33) D...

Aurora partners with Continental and Nvidia

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aurora soars after unveiling driverless truck partnership with Nvidia (0:20). November JOLTS shows interesting mixed picture (1:50). Meta ending 3rd-p...

U.S. adds Tencent, Huawei to Chinese military list

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. adds Tencent, Huawei to list of Chinese military companies. (00:25) Uber and Nvidia to collaborate for autonomous mobility. (01:49) U.S. natural ...

Fubo combines with Disney's Hulu + Live TV

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Deal to create new multichannel video distributor also settles litigation. (0:16) Nvidia gets another accolade. (1:58) Citi gets defensive. (3:28)Show...

Trudeau’s potential exit lifts Canadian dollar

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Canada's Trudeau expected to resign as ruling party leader this week - report. (00:22) Paychex (PAYX) in talks to buy smaller rival Paycor HCM (PYCR) ...

Jobs and CES lead another shortened week

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Biden poised to block US Steel deal: report

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. (...

Room for disappointments in 2025 and into 2026

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

Alibaba sells Sun Art at $2B loss

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tale of the tape for 2024

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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: quant...

Faraday Future surges with CES reveal ahead

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Buckle up for the year of Grand Theft Auto

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

South Korea orders Boeing 737-800 inspections after fatal crash

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

S&P up 25% heading into end of year

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Netflix lights up Christmas with NFL ratings win

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Netflix (NFLX) dazzles with record-setting ratings for Christmas NFL games. (00:24) Rigetti (RGTI) leads quantum stocks higher as year-end surge conti...

Watch out for 'Returnuary'

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Bain, KKR bids hit $7.6B for Seven & i non-core assets

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bain, KKR bids reach $7.6B billion for Seven & i (SVNDY) non-core assets - Reuters. (00:24) Japan Airlines (JAPSY) hit by cyberattack, flights del...

Starbucks facing biggest barista strike yet

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Biden to rule on US Steel takeover

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

Nordstrom closes books on 53 years as public company

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Starbucks strike expands

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Starbucks (SBUX) union workers are now on strike in nine states. (00:21) Honda (HMC) and Nissan (NSANY) share details of merger talks; Mitsubishi (MMT...

All aboard the Santa Rally sleigh

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

REITs, interest rates and why retail isn't dead

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christine Mastandrea, COO of Whitestone REIT, on managing interest rate strategies and why retail isn't dead.Show NotesFed's Hawkish Cut Hits Stocks H...

Stagflation ahead?

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Turmoil hits Capitol Hill; Trump threatens tariffs

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 big...

El Salvador bitcoin Utopia hits IMF snag

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Country will sell or discontinue wallet Chivo as part of deal. (0:16) GDP revised higher. (1:05) Micron stumbles and quantum computing stocks take bre...

Stock futures stabilize after sharp selloff

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. stock futures stabilize after sharp selloff (0:28). Will Amazon strike during busy holiday season? (2:15) Micron shares slump 16% (3:45).Episode ...

Fed cuts rates, but Powell plays the Grinch

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fed chief Jay Powell said quarter-point cut was close call. (0:17) Dot plot sees fewer cuts and higher inflation in 2025. (1:14) Stocks plunge as yiel...

Merger buzz powers Nissan, Honda

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nissan (NSANY) and Honda (HMC) rally as investors see upside from potential powerhouse merger. (00:23) Spirit (SAVE) shareholders lose fight for compe...

Is the quantum trade eclipsing the AI trade?

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Quantum computing stocks are Wall Street's new momentum darlings. (0:15) Retail sales top expectations. (2:08) Meta updating Ray-Bans will live AI. (4...

TikTok CEO, Trump talk as ban looms

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TikTok (BDNCE) CEO meets Trump amid fight to block U.S. ban. (00:24) Alibaba (BABA) to sell Intime store chain for $1B booking loss on sale. (01:17) A...

The case for Apple as top pick for 2025

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Morgan Stanley cites largest device upgrade cycle ever. (0:15) 'Kraven the Hunter' flops. (3:32) BofA chooses top chip stocks. (4:03)Show NotesU.S. Co...

Wedbush boosts Tesla price targets

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Full speed ahead: Tesla (TSLA) lands higher price targets from Wedbush. (00:26) Lawmakers call on Apple (AAPL), Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) to prepare for p...

Fed cut baked in this week; what about '25?

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Quarter-point cut expected, but tariffs could boost inflation next year. (0:18) Micron set to report earnings. (2:14) Goldman's 12 Days of Trading. (4...

The world of funds and why U.S. is most attractive

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Malone of Malone Financial talks to us about the world of funds and how he approaches international and U.S. ETFs (0:25). Low conviction on Irish,...

More of the same and what can't be ignored

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More of the same and why NASDAQ 20,000 can't be ignored (0:50). MVP of Q4 is Tesla (1:50). Uber, GM, and the future of the robotaxi race (5:10). AMD d...

Amazon, Meta back Trump inauguration

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon, Meta donating $1M each to Trump inauguration as Big Tech seeks better ties. (00:21) EVgo surges after securing $1.25B loan facility from U.S. ...

Watchdog caps bank overdraft fees

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

CFPB says banks must cap fees at $5. (0:15) Wholesale inflation heats up. (1:20) Nvidia loses Supreme Court decision on shareholder suit. (3:28)Show N...

Big Tech drives Nasdaq rally

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the monster rally that drove the Nasdaq to 20,000. (00:24) Nvidia increases headcount in China to boost AI-driven car technology - report. (01:...

Fed cut assured despite stubborn inflation

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Odds of a rate cut next week spike, but inflation fight stalls. (0:15) Albertson's wants Kroger deal breakup fee. (4:06) Startup Ayar Labs gets cash f...

GM pumps the brakes on robotaxis

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

General Motors (GM) ends robotaxi development to focus on AD for personal vehicles. (00:21) Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) falls amid report Blackstone may ...

McDonald's review bombed after UnitedHealth suspect arrest

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Google took down reviews posted after an MCD employee tipped off authorities. (0:16) Citi sees S&P 6,500 for '25. (1:26) Boeing up as 737 Max prod...

Taiwan Semi chips in big gains

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taiwan Semiconductor's (TSM) November revenue surges 34%. (00:23) The Container Store (TCSG) shares to be pulled from NYSE. (01:23) Costco (COST) swit...

TikTok appeals for breakup lifeline

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TikTok files to block the forced sale until Supreme Court review. (0:15) Nvidia faces China monopoly probe. (2:03) Activist pushes for big changes at ...

Google Payment Counters CFPB Oversight with Lawsuit

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Google Payment (GOOG) placed under CFPB supervision, company hits back with lawsuit. (00:28) Apollo Global Management (APO) and Workday (WDAY)  set t...

CPI on tap with inflation fight looking to last through '25

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Retail inflation is expected to remain sticky, up 0.3%. (0:18) GameStop earnings will test the meme crowd. (2:31) Syrian government falls to rebels. (...

Handling volatility with long-term dividends

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Handling market volatility with long-term dividend growth investing. Prioritizing future dividends over immediate income, companies drowning in cash l...

Market drifting higher, punctuated by dramatic tech earnings

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Market drifts higher punctuated by dramatic tech stories (0:35). Mag 7 resurgence (3:30). The catalyst that took Bitcoin past $100,000 and what may be...

Lingerie, leggings and beauty wins

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lululemon (LULU) delivers solid quarterly results, hikes FY24 guidance. (00:26) Ulta Beauty (ULTA) shines with solid Q3 performance. (01:55) Victoria'...

Airlines climb on upbeat travel trends

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

American and Southwest get bullish for holiday demand. (0:15) Disney raises dividend. (1:53) Intel appoints two new board members. (4:26)Show Notes W...

Bitcoin tops $100K, Trump picks crypto ally

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) crosses $100,000 as Trump picks crypto backer, Paul Atkins for SEC chair, Powell comments. (00:24) Shell (SHEL), Equinor (EQNR) to c...

UnitedHealth executive shot and killed

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson gunned down in Manhattan in 'targeted' attack. (0:15) Marvell stock soars on results. (3:19) Battle of the weight-...

Political turmoil sends South Korean markets sliding

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

South Korea stocks fall as president faces impeachment threat after martial law chaos. (00:23) Enemies to friends? Mark Zuckerberg (META) wants 'activ...

AT&T predicts profit growth acceleration

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The telecom also outlines plans for $40B return to shareholders. (0:15) Job openings rise. (2:34) South Korean assets whipsaw amid martial law declara...

Super Micro clears misconduct cloud

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Super Micro (SMCI) jumps as internal review finds no misconduct; to replace CFO. (00:24) SpaceX considers tender offer that boosts valuation to $350 b...

Intel CEO steps down in surprise move

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus will replace Pat Gelsinger. (0:15) Morgan Stanley adjust ratings on cybersecurity stocks. (3:22) OpenAI l...

Tavares exits as Stellantis sales slump

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stellantis (STLA) CEO Carlos Tavares resigns amid sales slump. (00:25) Fidelity marks up value of its stake in Elon Musk's X by 32%: report. (01:32) B...

Jobs report is make or break for Fed move

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nonfarm payrolls are seen up 200K for November. (0:18) Salesforce leads the smaller earnings parade. (1:11) Trump threatens BRICs over greenback. (2:5...

Black Friday: Online shopping riding high

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More than $6 billion was spent online on Thanksgiving. (0:16) Wedbush not fazed by FTC focus on Microsoft. (3:41) Canada joins push for Google breakup...

SEC rings the bell on 24X trading

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trade around the clock: SEC approves the 24X National Exchange. (00:28) It’s official: Australia passes social media ban for kids under 16. (01:08) ...

Trump's tariff threats, Fed signals moderate pace

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Investors set aside Trump's new tariff threats (0:35), Fed signals moderate pace in cutting rates (1:30). No exemption for crude oil imports (4:00). U...

Liquidity is important and private credit is real

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trinity Capital CEO Kyle Brown talks interest rates roller coaster and what that means for the financial sector (1:10). Liquidity is really important ...

Gold sinks

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dow outshined both the Nasdaq and benchmark S&P 500 (0:30). Gold sinks by most in 4 years (1:11). Crude oil falls sharply (1:50) Trump prepares br...

Holiday-shortened week kicks off on positive note

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq advance while yields slide to start holiday shortened week (0:25) J.P. Morgan's top biotech picks and analyst focus list (2:1...

Nvidia's big buildup, then a shrug

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nvidia earnings - big buildup, then a shrug (0:54). Is big pharma out of favor? (3:40) How long can Bitcoin's run can last? (4:30) Target's disappoint...

DirecTV drops Dish deal over debt dispute

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DirecTV scraps DISH acquisition on debt swap deadlock. (00:21) Reddit (RDDT) drops on report holder seeks to sell $1.2B stake. (01:19) Phillips 66 (PS...

Cutting the line? American Airlines says, ‘not today’

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

American Airlines (AAL) rolls out software to call out gate lice ahead of holiday rush. (00:28) TikTok (BDNCE), Instagram (META), Snapchat (SNAP) on a...

Comcast eyes NBCUniversal cable spinoff

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Comcast (CMCSA) set to announce plan to spin off NBCUniversal cable TV networks. (00:25) Stellantis (STLA) delays launch of Ram electric pickup truck ...

Bullish trends, financials and infrastructure, Bitcoin break out

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are the markets pricing in a Goldilocks scenario? Maybe so says David Keller, given the Fed rate cut cycle and economic outlook for 2025 (1:00). Why e...

Fate Therapeutics rises on Lupus drug data

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fate Therapeutics (FATE) closes 12% higher after soaring 73% on drug data (update). (00:25) Super Micro (SMCI) announces appointment of independent au...

Beware juicy yields and ETF expense ratios

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Kim's absence this week, we're bringing you some conversations from recent Investing Experts podcasts. Today we're discussing interest rates, high...

Spirit Airlines lands in Chapter 11

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Spirit Airlines (SAVE) begins bankruptcy proceedings amid financial woes. (00:21) Caremax (CMAX) files for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection: reports. ...

Here comes the boom: Nvidia

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nvidia's guidance could make or break the AI trade for the rest of '24. (0:18) Health check on the housing market. (3:34) First U.S. mpox case. (6:05)...

Tesla, crypto and the Trump trade

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shopify and AbbVie among the main stocks moving on catalysts this past week (1:10). Evaluating Tesla (2:45). Crypto, Bitcoin run the heart of the Trum...

Ford hit with $165M fine for recall delay

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

NHTSA slaps Ford with $165M fine for failing to timely issue recall. (00:24) GM's Cruise to pay $500,000 fine for false report on San Francisco car cr...

Disney makes a splash with guidance

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Buyers impressed with DIS numbers for '25 and '26. (0:16) Annual PPI numbers come in a little hot. (3:40) Tilman Fertitta expected to go activist wit...

Amazon unveils ‘Haul’ for Temu, Shein showdown

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon (AMZN) rolls out $20-or-less 'Haul' store to rival Temu (PDD), Shein. (00:24) Vroom files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. (01:11) Meta to...

No panic on 'crispy' inflation just yet

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Annual CPI rises, but in line with expectations. (0:16) Amazon unveils its Black Friday deals. (4:02) Citi shuffles its Thematic 30 pick list. (4:51)S...

Frontier reportedly drops bid for Spirit

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frontier (ULCC) reportedly drops bid for Spirit Airlines (SAVE). (00:22) DirecTV will terminate Dish (SATS) deal unless debt swap resolved - Bloomberg...

Retail sales bounce back

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

National Retail Federation says survey sets up a good holiday season. (0:16) Shopify jumps on earnings. (2:46) Activist Elliott aims for Honeywell bre...

Southwest Airlines grounds workforce to match capacity

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Southwest Airlines (LUV) looks to trim workforce to line up with its lower capacity. (00:23) 23andMe (ME) reduces workforce by 40%. (01:13) Occidental...

Nvidia gets a big vote of confidence

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Piper Sandler makes NVDA its top large-cap stock pick. (0:15) Amazon looking at smart glasses for drivers to save time. (2:45) Animal Spirits could li...

Crypto stocks mining gains premarket

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Biggest stock movers Monday: Crypto stocks and TSLA. (00:25) McKesson (MCK), Oracle (ORCL) among finalists to acquire Veradigm: report. (01:10) Smith ...

Traders brace for latest inflation data

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The core CPI is expected to have risen 0.3% in October. (0:17) Disney, Home Depot, Alibaba highlight earnings calendar. (2:41) Bitcoin hits $80,000. (...

It pays to be a bull

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Vaughan from Daily Stock Picks highlights ETFs and why setting your risk tolerance as investor is important (0:10). How the macro picture affects...

Great expectations: Earnings guidance, Fed cuts

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Federal Reserve cuts, risks to dual mandate in balance (0:50), Wendy's getting help from Palantir's AI (2:40), and Japan hits highest levels in weeks....

Fed chief Powell has his 'I'm not leaving' moment

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Powell says president removing Fed chairman 'not permitted under the law.' FOMC cuts rates by 25 basis points as expected. (0:18) Australia moves to b...

Airbnb earnings on deck

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb (ABNB) Q3 earnings on deck: Focus on bookings amid slow U.S. demand. (00:23) Election buzz: Tesla (TSLA) soars on expectations of green lights ...

Wall Street's election winners and losers

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stocks rally and bonds plunge as with new economic agenda ahead. (0:15) Tesla is a winner as other EV makers fall. (2:39) Tech stocks bullish and rene...

Trump wins presidential election

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump tops 270 electoral votes to win 2024 presidential election. Recreational marijuana initiatives fail in Florida, North Dakota. (00:28) Sp...

Investors try to focus on fundamentals on Election Day

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So far, stocks are in the green, while bonds are under pressure. (0:16) Services activity jumps. (1:36) Palantir posts 'eye-popping' quarter. (3:01)Sh...

Debt weighs on voters on Election Day

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SA Sentiment: Debt is the top economic issue for U.S. voters. Stock investors looking for ‘unambiguous winner’ in U.S. presidential election - ana...