Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
China acts to jumpstart its economy
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chinese stocks surged as the central bank took bold stimulus moves. (0:16) Consumers getting job mar...
DOJ reportedly to sue Visa over debit card monopoly
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. DOJ set to sue Visa (V) over debit card market monopoly - report. (00:22) Lifeway Foods (LWAY) ...
Global banks back big nuclear funding
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
International banks to support nuclear power to hit carbon neutrality target. (0:16) Microsoft sees ...
Apollo said to offer up to $5B investment in Intel
23 Sep 2024
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Apollo (APO) said to offer up to $5B investment in Intel (INTC). (00:28) Biden administration to pro...
Meta Connect 2024 kicks off
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meta CEO Zuckerberg's speech and Southwest's Investor Day highlight events of the week. (0:18) Fed's...
Nike rallies as new CEO boosts hopes
20 Sep 2024
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Nike (NKE) faces challenges even as a new CEO brightens the spirits of investors. (00:26) Warren Buf...
Jamie Dimon warns on 'evil axis'
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
J.P. Morgan CEO says current geopolitics are biggest risk to financial markets. (0:16) S&P 500 t...
FedEx earnings on deck
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FedEx (FDX) Q1 earnings on deck: What to expect. (00:21) Alphabet's (GOOG) Waymo and Hyundai (HYMTF)...
Fed slashes interest rates by half point
18 Sep 2024
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Fed chief Powell says the move will shore up the labor market while it's strong. (0:16) Stocks close...
Gulf, East coast port strike looms as talks stall
18 Sep 2024
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East, Gulf coast port strike looks inevitable as talks stall; Biden unlikely to intervene. (00:24) B...
Intel gets a little groove back
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The chipmaker embarks on a significant restructuring plan. (0:16) Retail sales unexpectedly climb. (...
Tupperware to file bankruptcy - report
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tupperware (TUP) reportedly to file for bankruptcy as soon as this week. (00:25) New Amazon (AMZN) p...
Holiday shopping season kicks off in less than a month
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Target plans early October deals as the Holiday season keeps starting earlier. (0:16) Apple iPhone 1...
Trump safe after apparent assassination attempt, DJT rises
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump (DJT) safe after apparent assassination attempt at Florida golf club. (00:28) Intel (IN...
It's interest rate cut time
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The market is split on the Fed cutting by a quarter or half point. (0:18) FedEx is the big earnings ...
Boeing workers strike after rejecting contract
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Boeing (BA) workers reject contract, set to strike at midnight. (00:21) Fortinet confirms breach aft...
Stellantis car dealers decry 'degradation'
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The automaker's U.S. dealer network hits out at management in an open letter. (0:15) PPI revisions b...
Boeing workers to vote: Deal or strike
12 Sep 2024
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Boeing could face strike as workers push back on tentative contract. (00:22) OpenAI reportedly in ta...
Markets bracing for smaller rate cut after CPI
11 Sep 2024
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Core retail inflation a tad hot, boosting odds of quarter-point Fed cut. (0:16) GameStop tumbles aft...
Microsoft CTO teases next AI leap
11 Sep 2024
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Microsoft (MSFT) CTO hints at new 'super important' AI product emerging. (00:26) Starbucks (SBUX) CE...
Bank giants face capital hike of 9%
10 Sep 2024
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The revised hike is well below the 19% floated in the original plan. (0:15) Oracle rallies sharply a...
Taiwan exports notch new record on AI boom
10 Sep 2024
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Taiwan exports notch new record on AI boom, recovery in shipments to China. (00:24) Under Armour (UA...
Apple unveils AI for new iPhones, watches and AirPods
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The company confirms Apple Intelligence will launch in October. (0:15) 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' is ...
DirecTV accuses Disney of stifling competition in FCC complaint
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DirecTV files FCC complaint accusing Disney (DIS) of stifling competition. (00:21) Big Lots (BIG) pr...
The iPhone enters the AI era
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apple's iPhone 16 event will be closely watched for AI features. (0:17) The August CPI will likely d...
7-Eleven rejects $39B Circle K offer
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
7-Eleven owner Seven & i (SVNDY) rejects $39B buyout bid from Couche-Tard (ANCTF). (00:23) Intel...
Verizon buys Frontier for $20 billion
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Verizon will pay $38.50/share in cash, but could face regulatory problems. (0:15) Unit labor costs s...
Topgolf, Callaway to go solo
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Golf spinoff: Topgolf and Callaway (MODG) to trade as separate businesses. (00:22) Beyond Meat (BYND...
Layoffs put a bigger Fed cut back in play
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Markets price in 50% chance of half-point rate cut after JOLTS. (0:16) Nvidia is in bear territory b...
Nippon Steel assures US Steel to remain American
04 Sep 2024
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US Steel (X) to remain American, prioritize U.S. steel demands - Nippon Steel (NPSCY). (00:23) Snap ...
Super Micro CEO speaks out
03 Sep 2024
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CEO hits out against a short thesis and says 10-K delay won't affect customers. (0:16) Tesla's robot...
Brazil takes aim at Starlink over X dispute
03 Sep 2024
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Brazil takes aim at Elon Musk's Starlink (SPACE) over refusal to block X. (00:29) Volkswagen (VLKAF)...
Labor Day week all about jobs
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A weak August payrolls report could put a half-point Fed cut back in play. (0:17) Chinese EV makers ...
Intel Mulls Foundry Split - Report
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Intel (INTC) said to be weighing options including foundry split as red ink mounts. (00:23) SecureWo...
Is Apple the new AI torchbearer?
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Citi names Apple its top AI-related pick. (0:16) Second quarter GDP revised up, inflation revised do...
Yelp hits Google with search monopoly lawsuit
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yelp (YELP) sues Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) over alleged search monopoly after landmark antitrust ruling....
Nvidia's strong earnings can't match the hype
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nvidia cruises past earnings forecasts, but the stock is under pressure. (0:18) Super Micro Computer...
XPeng unveils mass-market EV
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
XPeng (XPEV) gains on launch of mass-market car Mona, targeting budget-conscious segment. (00:58) Kl...
Musk backs AI safety bill
27 Aug 2024
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Elon Musk bucks the trend of AI players and supports the California bill. (0:16) Super Micro Compute...
Bronfman Bows Out
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Edgar Bronfman drops out of bidding for Paramount Global (PARA). (00:24) Lowe's (LOW) joins growing ...
Southwest showdown
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Activist Elliott calls for Sept. 9 meeting with Southwest Airlines. (0:16) SolarEdge CEO steps down....
Kroger, Albertsons $25B deal in court
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kroger (KR) set to battle in court with FTC over $25B Albertsons (ACI) deal on Monday. (00:25) Elon ...
Nvidia earnings will dictate the week
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI chip demand has looked strong, but NVDA faces lofty expectations. (0:18) Fed's favorite inflati...
Fed's Powell signals the start of rate cuts
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jerome Powell says 'the time has come for policy to adjust' and he does not seek further labor marke...
All eyes on Powell in Jackson Hole
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fed chief expected to set the stage for cutting rates. (0:15) Southwest could charge for bags to fen...
Want a foldable MacBook? Could be a long wait
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Analyst says production pushed to end of '27 or '28. (0:16) Jobless claims add more weight to a 25 b...
Canada rail shutdown, U.S. trade at risk
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Canada rail (CP) (CNI) shutdown begins, threatening supply chains and U.S. trade. (00:22) Bronfman b...
'Black Myth: Wukong' makes video game history
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
First-person game sees 2.2M concurrent players. (0:16) Yearly payrolls ended March revised down by 8...
Walmart exits JD.com
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Walmart (WMT) exits JD.com (JD) to focus on its own China business. (00:22) Waymo (GOOG) expands rap...
Mpox not next COVID, WHO official says
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WHO's Europe regional director says authorities are aware how to control spread of mpox. (0:15) Lowe...
Boeing grounds test fleet
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Boeing (BA) grounds 777X test fleet after finding cracks in engine mounting structure. (00:24) Tax f...
GM cutting salaried tech workers
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Layoffs come after GM promoted two former Apple execs to run software & services. (0:16) Carl Ic...
BYD becomes Pakistan's first major NEV player
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
China's BYD (BYDDF) to set up a plant in Karachi, Pakistan - report. (00:24) UAW chief claims Stella...
Market hoping for solid Fed signals at Jackson Hole
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Powell will speak Friday with markets looking for September cut. (0:18) High expectations for ...
Stellantis hit with shareholder suit over earnings drop
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stellantis (STLA) shareholders sue company in U.S. after disappointing earnings - report. (00:23) To...
Retail to the rescue
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Retail sales allay recession worries with 1% July gain. (0:14) Walmart rallies on earnings. (2:03) F...
Softbank, Intel AI chip talks fizzle
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SoftBank (SFTBY), Intel (INTC) talks to produce AI chip to rival Nvidia (NVDA) reportedly failed. (0...
CPI sparks shelter inflation concern
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Retail inflation keeps declining, but rents prove stubborn. (0:16) Nike could be the next activist t...
Mars reportedly nabs Kellanova for $30B
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Candy maker-Mars strikes deal to buy Kellanova (K) for $30B - report. (00:24) Activist Elliott seeks...
Starbucks poaches Chipotle CEO
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Starbucks shares jumped as it named Brian Niccol as its new CEO. (0:16) Wholesale inflation comes in...
CXApp surges on Google Cloud deal
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CXApp (CXAI) soars on multi-million dollar deal with Google Cloud (GOOG). (00:25) KFC (YUM) expandin...
Are Magnificent 7 stocks now a hedge?
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After historic volatility shock, high fliers may offer cheap protection. (0:15) Robinhood catches an...
EV fires may spark new rules in South Korea
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EV fires might spark new industry rules in South Korea. (00:27) LL Flooring (LL) commences voluntary...
Spotlight swings back to inflation with CPI
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A soft CPI could mean a half-point Fed cut, but also hit stocks. (0:14) Walmart leads retail earning...
Paramount gains with U.S. workforce cut
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paramount (PARA) adds to gains with plans to cut 15% of U.S. workforce. (00:23) Taiwan Semiconductor...
Intel sued: Shareholders claim cover-up
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Intel (INTC) shareholders sue: chipmaker was hiding problems. (00:24) Boeing (BA) boosts output of k...
Household debt increases in Q2
07 Aug 2024
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Household debt rises modestly in Q2: New York Fed Household Debt Report. (00:22) Cannabis MSOs rise ...
Google loses antitrust case over search
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) loses antitrust suit over search payments; stock declines further. (00:22) Sou...
Mars nearing deal to acquire Kellanova
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mars in advanced talks to purchase Kellanova (K) - WSJ. (00:21) Coca-Cola (KO) to pay $6 billion in ...
Sentiment leads the market; the Fed follows
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Market Pinball Wizard, Avi Gilburt, shares how the market forces the Fed's hands (0:05). FX pred...
Intel dives on weak results, guidance
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Intel (INTC) crashes as Q2 results, guidance miss expectations; lays off 15% of staff. (00:26) FTC t...
Global easing gains steam as Bank of England cuts
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bank of England cut rates to 5% in a tight 5-4 vote. (0:15) Hershey takes a hit on sales. (4:17)...
Applied Materials reportedly denied government funding
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Applied Materials (AMAT) said to be denied CHIPS Act funding for $4B research center. (00:24) Meta e...
Fed dual mandate officially back
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged, brings more focus to jobs market. (0:14) Fed chief Jay Po...
Meta settles Texas lawsuit for $1.4B
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meta to pay $1.4B for Texas biometric lawsuit settlement. (00:31) Flight refunds: Pete Buttigieg urg...
Meta to let users create custom AI chatbots
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The company will unveil a new tool called AI Studio. (0:16) 'Deadpool & Wolverine' sets a box of...
U.S. debt tops $35T
30 Jul 2024
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U.S. national debt exceeds $35T for the first time ever. (00:23) J.M. Smucker exploring sale of Voor...
Trump unveils vision to make U.S. ‘crypto capital’, ‘bitcoin superpower’
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trump lays out plan to turn U.S. into a 'crypto capital' and 'bitcoin superpower'. (00:25) Apple Int...
2024 Olympics: Game on!
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here come the 2024 Olympic Games: Faster, Higher, Stronger and Debt. (00:25) OpenAI (MSFT) begins te...
Economic growth ramps up in Q2
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
GDP topped expectations, rising 2.8% with less pricing pressure. (0:16) Durable goods orders plunge,...
Boeing pleads guilty in 737 MAX case
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Boeing (BA) formally files guilty plea in 737 MAX case. (00:25) Ford (F) profitability skids on high...
Investors cashing in their chips
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Semiconductor stocks lead another tumble in the Nasdaq. (0:16) AT&T bucks the trend post-earning...
Ether ETFs dip on first day
24 Jul 2024
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Spot ether ETFs close out first trading day lower as ether price slips. (00:27) Tesla (TSLA) earning...
Ether ETFs start trading
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The crypto-based ETFs moved slightly lower on first day of trading (0:16). Coca-Cola smashes organic...
Wiz rejects Google’s acquisition deal
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wiz turns down Google's (GOOG) (GOOGL) $23B acquisition deal - report. (00:23) WBD taps matching rig...
Market awaits impact of VP Kamala Harris’ presidential run
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wall Street futures edge up as Biden drops out; China cuts rates. (00:24) Goodyear to sell Off-the-R...
President Joe Biden drops out of race
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Biden endorses VP Kamala Harris. (0:17) Tesla robotaxi and AI initiatives could balance core auto st...
Major Crowdstrike outage
19 Jul 2024
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Major tech outage from CrowdStrike (CRWD) hits Microsoft (MSFT) systems worldwide. (00:22) Netflix (...
Apple goes to Hollywood
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AppleTV+ looks to expand its library of studio titles. (0:16) Amazon Prime Day notches record number...
Darden Restaurants acquires Chuy’s
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Restaurant M&A: Darden Restaurants (DRI) acquires Chuy's Holdings (CHUY) for $605M. (00:24) Warn...
Rotation, rotation, rotation
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Money continues to look for other homes away from overcrowded tech. (0:16) Five Below has Wall Stree...
Spirit’s outlook, ETH ETF’s and Musk companies moving to Texas
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spirit Airlines (SAVE) dips on weak Q2 outlook, non-ticket revenue landed lower. (00:24) Spot ether ...
Consumers still have some fight left
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Core retail sales see the best month since January 2023. (0:16) GM backs off its big EV prediction f...
Amazon Prime Day set to break records
16 Jul 2024
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Retail blockbuster: Amazon Prime Day (AMZN) is expected to set a record as discounting ramps up. (00...
Goldman boosts dividend after solid earnings
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Goldman Sachs declares a quarterly dividend of $3 per shares. (0:16) The 30-year yield tops the 2-ye...
Google reportedly near $23B Wiz purchase
15 Jul 2024
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Google's (GOOG) (GOOGL) biggest acquisition: plans to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23B - repor...
Trump fine after assassination attempt
14 Jul 2024
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Former president says he is OK after rally shooting. (0:16) Netflix highlights earnings week. (1:39)...
Big bank results on tap
12 Jul 2024
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Big banks Q2 earnings expected to show rebounding IB, soft loan growth. (00:21) Tesla (TSLA) falls 7...
The (dis)inflation report the market was waiting for
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Core CPI falls to the lowest level in three years. (0:16) Treasury yields tumble, along with the gre...
Costco hikes membership fees
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Costco (COST) reports a 7.4% rise in June net sales, hikes membership fees. (00:29) HubSpot (HUBS) s...