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Does the rally have room to run? Our market guest says yes, and for one specific reason. She’s here to make her case, and bring one name she’s especially bullish on. I’ll give you a hint – she buys her gas and her champagne there. Plus, OpenAI partnering with Reddit is just the latest example of AI companies racing to secure access to data. And they may be knocking on this company’s door too. We’ll bring you the name, and the man lending AI efforts there.

milestone moment. The Dow just hit 40,000 for the first time ever, but can the bulls keep the momentum going? Our market guest has concerns about the strength of the economy and the consumer. He’s here with what makes him worry, and what he’s buying against this backdrop. Plus, speaking of the consumer, one of our guests is hoping to attract a particular kind. We’ll tell you who, how, and why they’re on this year’s Disruptor 50 list. And speaking of disruption, is ChatGPT’s latest tech a killer or catalyst for language learning companies? The CEO of Duolingo isn’t worried, he’s welcoming it with open arms.

Stocks are surging after inflation cooled a bit last month. We’ll look at what that means for the Fed’s next move. Plus, lower yields are boosting homebuilders today, but new data shows demand could be slowing and we could be nearing an inflection point. And now that Google’s announced an AI assistant and search overhaul, what do all the big tech moves mean for advertisers and publishers?

Kelly explains how many investors have done better over time than they realize.

Google’s annual developers conference is kicking off with some big announcements on the company’s AI initiatives. We’ll bring you the headlines and break down what they mean for the AI race. Plus, meme stocks are back in the spotlight, and we’ve got the charts, the chatter, and the trade on the latest stock market craze. And Mastercard’s new numbers show consumers spending big on travel. We’ll break down the data with Mastercard’s chief economist, Michelle Meyer.

Kelly explains why the Fed’s battle against inflation is far from over.

Roaring Kitty and the meme trade are back, along with the rising risk of stagflation. We’ll look at how to position, and how to diagnose the health of this market rally. Plus, Apple, Google, and Microsoft are gearing up for their developer conferences. But OpenAI is front running all of them with today’s spring update. We have the headlines and the implications of a potential landmark deal with Apple. And despite big gains from GLP-1 makers, health care is underperforming the broader market this year, and our market guest has three value names in the space.

Is the IPO reopening real? Is Google’s AI strategy hinging on man? And speaking of AI, we’ve been waiting on something big from Apple, and they “crushed it,” but not in a good way. We’ll talk about all of that with Slow Venture’s Sam Lessin. Plus, the Dow is on track for eight straight days of gains. Our market guest says those gains can keep going, as long as one thing happens. He’ll tell us what it is and what he’s buying. And, in choppy waters. That’s how the CEO behind this name describes the consumer. He also says his company is well-positioned to weather it. The stock is up 17% just this week. He joins us ahead.

Corporate America is giving mixed signals on the consumer. We’ll round up the latest company commentary and speak with Lidl’s US CEO about what he’s seeing on the food inflation front. Plus, Beyond Meat’s CEO joins us for his first live TV interview since the depths of the pandemic. We’ll wrap up the company’s disappointing quarterly results and look ahead to what’s next. And Gen Z is increasingly choosing trade schools over traditional 4-year colleges. We’ll speak with the CEO of one publicly traded company that’s benefitting from that boom.

Jefferies’ David Zervos says traders are living in rate cut la-la land and joins Kelly to make his case. Plus, office loan defaults are nearing historic levels, and the Empire State Building’s landlord says that’s creating a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity. And the likes of Stanley Druckenmiller are starting to trim Nvidia –should you? We’ll ask one of the biggest bulls on Wall Street.

Stanley Druckenmiller says rate cuts should be entirely off the table and that the Fed fumbled the football on the 5-yard line with the game on the line. We’ll look at the path forward for the Fed. Plus, Disney nearly broke even on streaming, but missed revenue estimates for a fourth consecutive quarter. We’ll ask Oscar-winner Brian Grazer about the future of Hollywood. And Apple unveiling its first iPads since 2022, but today’s news is only an appetizer for next month’s big event.

This year’s “Woodstock for Capitalists” is in the books, and we’ve got one Berkshire shareholder to weigh in on Buffett’s latest moves. Plus, former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says Starbucks needs to fix its stores to win back customers, but Bank of America is sticking with its buy rating on the stock and joins us to make her case. And, we’re tackling Disney, Simon Property Group and Lucid in Earnings Exchange.

A weaker-than-expected jobs report following a more dovish-than-expected Powell this week... did it just change the rate cut timeline for the Fed? Plus, there was one thing overshadowed in Apple’s blowout earnings report that has Needham’s Laura Martin worried. We’ll ask her what it is and what Apple can do to alleviate her concerns. And Starbucks, Disney, Block and Under Armour have all been helmed by boomerang CEOs, but has that helped or hurt the companies? We’ll ask our trader in 3 Buys & A Bail.

We’ll break down Fed Chair Powell’s message to the markets and tell you how to position from here. Plus, freelance job platform Upwork is moving higher on earnings and strong guidance. We’ll speak with the CEO about the labor trends she’s seeing. And Apple headlines today’s earnings after the bell, but we’ll also get the action, the story, and the trade on Hershey and Cloudflare in Earnings Exchange.

60 minutes until the Fed’s latest decision on interest rates. We’ll tell you how to position and what to expect for today and the rest of the year. Plus, Taylormade is taking a big swing at athleisure with Tiger Woods’ new line. We’ll speak to the CEO about that partnership, the state of golf, and a potential IPO. And we’re tackling the consumer, inflation, and housing in today’s Earnings Exchange.

24 hours until the Fed’s next decision on interest rates and one of our next guests says we could in for a hawkish surprise. She’ll tell us what she means by that and how to position. Plus, Amazon’s earnings expectations are sky-high, but one portfolio manager says the company’s firing on all cylinders and joins us to make his bullish case. And our mystery cloud stock of the day is hitting an all-time high on the back of an earnings beat. The CEO joins us exclusively with what’s driving the results.

As we count down to the Fed’s decision on interest rates this week, our market guest says don’t fear high rates, embrace them! He tells us why, and what he’s buying against this backdrop – including one name that’s out of character for him. Plus, Elon Musk makes a surprise visit to China as Tesla clears a major hurdle in that market. Is this the catalyst that could turn things around for the beaten-down EV maker? We’ll discuss. Plus, this name offers a unique way to trade the GLP-1 diet drug craze, but the company’s product spans across various sectors. The CEO joins us exclusively ahead.

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A GDP surprise, and not a good one! The economy is slowing but inflation is stubborn, yields are spiking, and stocks are sinking. But two of our guests say it's not as bad as it seems. They’re here to tell us why, and where they see opportunity in this market. Plus, Meta is down big amid weak revenue guidance and big AI spending plans. Did that report just set the tone for Alphabet? We'll talk about that, and look at the names that are set to benefit from Meta's AI capex commitment. And there's one stock defying the selloff today. It's up 6% right now, and up 600% in a year. Yesterday, one of our guests called it a top pick. So we invited the CEO on. He joins us for an exclusive interview ahead.

The bull market has room to run, and the recent volatility has presented great opportunity. That’s according to one of our guests. He’s here with what makes him optimistic, and the three names he likes right now. Plus, Boeing’s loss may have been smaller than expected, but it was an ugly quarter. We have the latest on earnings, the CEO search, and how quality control issues are being handled. And, there more names on deck to report including a big one, Meta. We have the action, the story, and the trade into the print.

: Stocks higher, yields lower as investors digest mixed economic data. Business activity in April grew at the slowest pace so far this year, while new orders fell for the first time in almost four years. But manufacturing input costs hit a one-year high and services demand remains strong. So what does all this mean for the Fed? Our economist makes the case for a July cut. Meanwhile, new home sales notched their highest reading since September, as builders pull back on prices and offer incentives to offset higher rates. We’ll talk to the CEO of real estate developer Howard Hughes Holdings about the demand trends he’s seeing.

There’s GDP, PCE, and big tech earnings. It could be a market-moving week. If there’s a pullback, our market guest says ‘buy.’ He’ll tell us why and where he’s looking for opportunity. Plus, speaking of pullbacks, some of semi names are in a bear market, but our analyst sees strength ahead, and soon. He’ll tell us when, why, and what names he sees best positioned across the chips universe from here. And on this Earth Day, a special Three Buys and a ‘Maybe’ ESG edition. The acronym may be divisive, but the returns our guest sees for these names may make you a buyer.

Geopolitics, earnings, and economic data on deck next week could make or break the Fed’s hawkish tilt. We’ll look at what to watch and where to find value. Plus, Netflix shares plunging after saying it’ll stop reporting subscriber numbers. We’ll tell you whether investors should be worried. And airlines earnings are off to a strong start, but there’s a bifurcation in that trade, and Wall Street’s top airlines analyst is here with what it is.

Has the Fed’s base case shifted from “later cuts” to “no cuts this year?” Our market guest says it doesn’t matter. He sees stocks going higher regardless. He’ll tell us why, and the one scenario that could change it. Plus, credit card debt stands at a record high. At the same time, using buy now pay later to fund purchases remains popular. Klarna has its finger on both of these trends, and the CEO is here with what he’s seeing. And, a push to on-or near-shoring supply chains is making one sector increasingly attractive. We’ll tell you which one, and the names that stand to benefit the most.

The bond market is keeping stock gains in check as we prepare to hear from Fed Chair Powell this hour. We’ll bring you the headlines and reaction from BNY Mellon’s CEO. Plus, the winners and losers ahead of REIT earnings as office vacancy rates hit a 20-year high. And housing starts just posted the biggest drop in 4 years, but one name is better-insulated from high rates, according to our analyst.

Stocks sink after Israel vows to retaliate against Iran following its missile attack over the weekend. We discuss the ramifications across energy and defense and what it means for US foreign policy. Plus, Netflix kicks off big tech earnings later this week. Morgan Stanley’s Ben Swinburne joins with the key numbers to watch and why he sees $1000/share in the not-too-distant future.

We’re tracking the market sell-off to end the week, but our market guest says investors need to be selective to avoid a lost decade of gains ahead. Plus, venture capitalist and “Shark Tank” guest judge Matt Higgins joins us with where he sees the most risk and opportunity in the VC landscape right now. And Box CEO Aaron Levie is here to weigh in on the debate of whether AI will cut or create jobs.

WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann is unveiling his new venture and spoke exclusively to our Deirdre Bosa about that and his bid to buy back WeWork. Plus, Bank of America says the Street is underestimating Apple’s pricing power ahead of its results and joins us to make his case. And the market is fixated on the macro, but that’s a good thing according to our market guest who says the setup into earnings couldn’t be better.

March’s CPI number came in hotter than expected, hurting the probability for a June rate cut, but our market guest sees a lot of opportunities in both stocks and bonds. Plus, Nvidia’s defying gravity according to our trader. He’ll tell us how to position. And Google is unveiling a new chip and calling out the competition. We spoke exclusively with the Google Cloud CEO and bring you the highlights.

Satori Fund’s Dan Niles brings us the three names he would kick out of the Mag 7, and the areas where he’s looking beyond big cap tech. Plus, we’ll check in with one banking veteran ahead of the financials kicking off earnings season. And inflation is not slowing down Norwegian Cruise Lines as the company places its largest ship order ever. We’ll speak with the CEO on the heels of that massive investment.

The Fed has been unusually unanimous over the past several years, but we’re starting to see some divisions when it comes to cutting rates. Plus, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sat down exclusively with our Sara Eisen in China. We’ll bring you the highlights. And we’re counting down to the 2024 solar eclipse with a live report from Burlington, Vermont, and renowned theoretical physicist and author Brian Greene.

Another strong job report is leading our economist to change her rate cut forecast. She joins us to make her case and tell us what she expects from the Fed going forward. Plus, a check on the consumer, including one name where our analyst sees a 26% rally. And “higher for longer” is not an issue for the ultra-rich. We’ll tell you who’s scooping up properties in Miami and talk to one of the power brokers behind some of the deals.

What happens if tomorrow’s key jobs number misses consensus in either direction? We’ll look at the dueling scenarios. Plus, Disney notching a win against Trian’s Nelson Peltz, but the fight is far from over. And a rare interview with Founders Fund Partner Trae Stephens on the state of VC funding, AI, and much more.

Disney’s shareholder meeting is underway. We’ll bring you the result of its proxy battle and what it means for the future of the company. Plus, we’re live at the Sohn Conference for David Einhorn’s best investing idea. And the Fed chair Powell continues to push back the timeline for rate cuts. We’ll look at the fallout for the economy.

Stocks are under pressure as yields climb and gold hits an all-time high. Plus, SF Fed President Mary Daly is preparing to speak this hour as the market comes to terms with fewer rate cuts. We’ll look at how to position for higher-for-longer rates. And Tesla shares falling after deliveries fell below even the lowest analyst estimate.

Stocks are falling and yields are climbing in the first trading day after the Fed’s key inflation read showed prices moderated in February. We’ll look at whether three rate cuts are still on the table for 2024. Plus, manufacturing in China finally grew for the first time in five months. Is it a blip or have the Chinese markets finally hit a bottom? And Macy’s pain could be its competitors’ gain... We’ll look at the brands that will benefit the most.

Disgraced former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried gets hit with a 25-year sentence. We’ve got color from the courtroom and one attorney’s analysis of the “paradox” case. Plus, the AI underdogs are on the verge of an opportunity our analyst says he hasn’t seen in a decade. And we’ll go around the world once more in a special Europe edition of 3 Buys & a Bail.

Veteran investor Mark Mobius says India is on top. He's here with where he's seeing the biggest opportunities, and the names to buy to take advantage of it. Plus, AI and the banks. Top banking analyst Mike Mayo says there's one clear winner. He's here to tell us who it is, what makes it a standout, and how much upside he sees ahead. And powering AI will be a massive challenge, but there are four names well-positioned to lead the charge. The analyst behind that call is here to make his case.

One of our market guests says we’re in a debt-fueled, buyback-driven rally that could extend the bull market for years to come. Plus, Japan’s stock market is hitting record highs but it’s not too late to get in, according to one portfolio manager. And one consumer staples stock is down 30% from its recent high, but one of our guests likes it and says now is the time to buy.

Is the market truly ready for a more hawkish Fed on the heels of Atlanta Fed President Bostic’s comments? We’ll talk about that and how to position. Plus, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is set to leave the company by year-end. And we’re going around the world this week to find opportunities, kicking things off with China and Kraneshares CIO Brendan Ahern.

One of our market guests says the market’s not a bubble, but it’s “bubbly.” He’ll tell us what he means by that. Plus, Tesla is down more than 30% to start the year, should you steer clear or buy the dip as Sen. Warren now calls for an investigation. And it’s been a big week for the builder stocks, but one analyst is calling out one retailer as a stealth housing buy. We’ll reveal it, ahead.

Wall Street is building on a record-setting run, and our market guest says it doesn’t matter when the Fed cuts – that run will continue. He’s here with what makes him so bullish. Plus, we are awaiting Reddit’s first trade. Bullpen Capital’s Duncan Davidson told us yesterday that if it prices at the top of the range, it could be set up for failure. Well, it did price at the top of it, at $34. Duncan is back with us. We’ll see what happens when the first trade crosses the tape. And two reasons why Netflix will continue to dominate the streaming wars. Our analyst tells us what they are and how much upside he sees ahead.

Less than 60 minutes away from the Fed decision, we’ll look at how to position ahead of Powell’s press conference. Plus, Reddit is set to become the first major mainstream company to go public this year, but our guest says he wishes it wasn’t leading the way. And Chipotle shares briefly topped $3,000 after announcing one of the biggest stock splits in history. We’ll look at what’s behind the timing and what it could mean for the stock going forward.

Abandon tech at your own peril, according to our market guest. He’ll join us with the two names to consider from here. Plus, Nvidia’s announcing an extended partnership with Databricks. We’ll speak with the CEO about that and the company’s potential IPO. And the CEO of Howard Hughes joins us on why he says the housing shortage will get worse before it gets better.

Our market guest is avoiding the most crowded trades, and betting on what he calls “the most underrated methodology”. He’ll tell us the names he found and opportunities he sees. Plus, Apple is reportedly looking to license Google’s Gemini AI, but is that enough to put Apple back in the AI conversation? We’ll debate. And homebuilder sentiment is finally back in positive territory. We’ll speak with one player doing business in both space.

Next week’s Fed meeting has big implications for investors for the rest of the year. We’ll tell you what could change and what it means for the market. Plus, the National Association of Realtors reaching a settlement that will change the real estate market as we know it. We’ll get the Redfin CEO’s first reaction. And Boeing’s on pace for its worst week since January’s infamous doorplug incident, but one Boeing shareholder tells us he’s sticking with the stock, and joins us to make his case.

The market now sees the Fed’s first rate cut coming in June, but one former NY Fed analyst thinks that’s an overestimate. Plus, the so-called TikTok bill is on its way to the Senate as one billionaire floats a plan to buy the company if it becomes law. We’ll look at the social media landscape and impact on the 2024 election. And Impossible Foods is in the midst of a makeover as it hopes to attract more customers. The CEO joins us with what’s behind the strategy.

Stocks struggling to keep up yesterday’s momentum. We’ll get you up to speed ahead of tomorrow’s inflation and retail sales data. Plus, energy prices moving higher as Ukraine blows up a Russian refinery. Dan Yergin is here to weigh in on the return of energy security and its costs. And Congress is taking the first step toward a TikTok ban. We have what’s next and what it means for cybersecurity going forward.

Today’s inflation print may be pushing Fed rate cuts even further out, with markets now pricing in just a 50% chance in June. We’ll look at how to position and get the results of the 10-year note auction. Plus, Boeing reportedly failed 33 out of 89 FAA product audits, and now the manufacturer’s woes are starting to hit the airlines’ bottom lines. And today is Equal Pay Day, marking the date that symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what their male peers earned in the previous year. We’ll look at the salary shortfall and what companies can do to help close the gap.

With earnings in the rearview mirror, our market strategist brings some buys that coincide with what she thinks will be the next catalyst for the market. Plus, a new cap for credit card late fees, thanks to a new rule from the CFPB. We’ll speak with the director about why it’s a controversial topic for many. And serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk is here with former TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer to discuss their new media venture targeting children.

Stocks are struggling to hold their initial gains following the stronger-than-expected jobs number, but Fundstrat’s Tom Lee is staying bullish on stocks and tells us where he’s seeing opportunities now. Plus, the latest unemployment rate may have ticked higher but the share of prime-aged women in the workforce climbed to nearly 78% and is hovering near a record high. We’ll look at what it’ll take to get more women into the workforce. And President Biden is calling on higher corporate taxes in his latest State of the Union address. We’ll get a traders take in today’s 3 Buys & a Bail.

President Biden is expected to go after the wealthy and corporations in his State of the Union address tonight. We’ll look at the challenges and potential impact for business and Wall Street. Plus, Fed Chair Powell is wrapping up his second day of testimony on Capitol Hill. We’ll speak exclusively with Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester about the central bank’s path forward. And we’ll look at Costco, Broadcom, and Docusign ahead of their reports in Earnings Exchange.

The Fed’s not ready to start cutting rates, according to Chair Powell. We’ll break down his first day of testimony on Capitol Hill and what it means for investors. Plus, NYCB is plunging on reports the bank is seeking a major capital infusion. And OpenAI is firing back to Elon Musk’s lawsuit by publishing some of Musk’s emails that appear to contradict what he’s said recently about OpenAI.

Our market guest is rotating out of Nvidia and back into value, and has one name where he expects to see healthy returns. Plus, the Trex CEO joins us with his view of the housing market and how the deck manufacturer is benefitting from home renovation trends. And we’re talking shopping, cybersecurity, and the supply chain in Earnings Exchange before Nordstrom, CrowdStrike, and JD.com report.

The EU slapped Apple with a nearly $2B fine on the same day the tech titan changed its messaging around artificial intelligence. We’ll break down both stories and look at how to be positioned in the stock from here. Plus, could warehouses be the next shoe to drop in commercial real estate? Our analyst has the risks and opportunities in the sector. And as investors prepare for a big week of retail earnings, our trader has three buys and a bail in the space.

New York Community Bank management described internal controls at the bank as ineffective. We’ll look at what went wrong and speak to the former chief risk officer at Discover. Plus, Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Sam Altman, but our market guest says she’s ready to buy more Tesla shares on any perceived weakness. And we’ve got a crypto edition of 3 Buys & A Bail, following bitcoin’s monster rally this week.

Today’s key inflation data is still ahead of the Fed’s 2% target, but that’s not stopping our market guest from finding ways to play offense. Plus, from the housing shortage, to onshoring, and America’s aging demographic, our guest has one REIT trade investors can take advantage of. And we’ve got a rare exclusive interview with the CEO of Acushnet, the parent company of Titleist, about the business of golf, what’s driving demand, and the future of the sport amidst all the uncertainty with the PGA Tour and LIV Golf

Our market guest says investors are paying too much attention to rate cuts and not enough to something else that could become a headwind for global markets. Plus, the CEO of Life Time joins us on the heels of an earnings beat with the company’s strategy amid the weight-loss drug boom. And we’re trading Paramount, HP, Inc., and Birkenstock in Earnings Exchange.

Our economist says the economy is setting up for a goldilocks growth period and joins us to make her case. Plus, the countdown to a partial government shutdown is back on, and it seems that time is the biggest hold up. We’ll speak to a Washington policy analyst to explain. And we’ve got the action, the story, and the trade for First Solar, Lemonade, and SquareSpace on today’s Earnings Exchange.

Economists are increasingly sure a recession can be avoided. We’ll look at what that means for the Fed’s rate cut timeline and the markets. Plus, Amazon is now part of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and that’s one of the reasons our guest sees another 30% upside from here. And three more names on deck to report, including one our trader says has been left for dead by the market, but may still have some life left in it.

Stocks are treading water after a big run. Is the AI momentum finally starting to slow or just shift to different names? Plus, Live Nation getting a lift after yesterday’s strong earnings. We’ll speak to the CEO about the quarter and the year ahead. And tomorrow marks the 2-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We’ll talk to a panel of experts about the geopolitical landscape, the Biden Administration’s new sanctions, and the outlook for defense stocks.

Nvidia proves AI can continue powering big gains and our market guest has some names he’s looking within the AI ecosystem. Plus, our housing guest has the setup for the spring selling season, and we’ll speak with the CEO whose company owns the Empire State Building. And we’re talking content, concerts, and cash in Earnings Exchange with Warner Bros. Discovery, Live Nation, and Block.

We’ve got a First on CNBC interview with the CEO of Intel on the heels of their big Foundry Event. Plus, how do you trade Nvidia’s earnings ahead of the tech titan’s results? And the Travel + Leisure CEO joins us fresh off the company’s latest results with the travel trends he’s seeing to start the year.

What if the economy isn’t just avoiding a recession, but getting stronger instead? We’ll debate. Plus, one food stock just served up solid earnings and has been red hot, doubling off its recent low. Its CEO joins us to discuss. And our trader breaks down the narratives and numbers ahead of Toll Bros., Palo Alto Networks, and Wingstop.

Inflation data coming in hot yet again, so what’s next for the Fed? Moody’s Mark Zandi wants four cuts, while Wells Fargo’s Mark Smith sees the possibility of NO rate cuts in 2024. FICO’s software leverages AI to determine a customer’s creditworthiness...but there could be big changes ahead as lawmakers hash out how to regulate that tech. The FICO CEO tells us what’s next. Plus, go around the world in today’s edition of 3 Buys and a Bail. Stephanie Link gives us the trades on India, Japan, Macao and China.

Is the American consumer finally about to crack? Our market guest says there are still ways to make money in the U.S., bring some global plays as well. Plus, retail investors are selling Tesla and buying Nvidia, but one investor says that may be about to change. And we’ve got the action, the story, and the trade for Coinbase, Roku, and Applied Materials ahead of their results.

Will inflation resume its downward trend, or will the so-called “last mile” require a harder landing? We’ll debate. Plus, an exclusive interview with Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev on the heels of the company’s surprise profit. And EV demand is slowing globally, but one company is looking to capitalize on that and its CEO joins us to explain how.

Stocks are plunging on today’s inflation read. We’ll look at the implications for the Fed and how to position from here. Plus, Grayscale’s global head of ETFs joins us with the latest read on their bitcoin products. And a trio of gig economy stocks set to report. We’ll look at the numbers and narratives to know.

The consumer isn’t cracking yet, but one analyst says the setup for retail earnings is tough nonetheless. She joins us with the one group she says can keep the retail party going. Plus, a lot of brands spent big money during last night’s big game, but the biggest winner may have been those who spent the least. And we’re tackling three names in earnings exchange: Marriott, Vornado, and Waste Management.

It’s been a big week for chip stocks, and while one name in the group isn’t getting a lot of attention from Wall Street, our market guest loves it. Plus, “Million Dollar Listing New York” star Ryan Serhant is here to weigh in on the spring season for housing. And we’re talking streaming, snacking and spirits in 3 Buys & a Bail.

Needham is upgrading Disney to buy for the first time in five years. The analyst behind that call joins us with what’s behind the decision. Plus, the S&P is nearing a record but our guest is bargain hunting in the beaten-down parts of the market and brings us his favorite names. And Philip Morris’ fastest-growing, tobacco-free product is facing some criticism from Capitol Hill. We’ll speak to an analyst about what it means for the stock, and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb for the impact on consumers.

Former Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan is here with the risks he sees in the regional banks. Plus, Goldman Sachs says forget the Magnificent 7 and makes the case for owning the AI 9. And ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros are teaming up to launch a sports streaming service, but is it too saturated to succeed? We’ll debate.

VC Sam Lessin joins us amid more layoffs in tech with the themes he sees emerging in 2024. Plus, we’re halfway through earnings season and we’ve got three names on deck, including one that our trader says is a buy despite getting crushed since the pandemic. And our market guest says the stage is set for solid returns this year. He’ll tell us where he sees the most opportunities.

More good news on the economy coupled with more pushback on premature rate cuts from Fed Chair Powell is putting investors in a tough spot. We’ll look at how to position. Plus, a unique way to play the AI gold rush, featuring a Top-10 company on CNBC’s Just 100 List. And there’s a new quality concern for Boeing involving its supplier Spirit AeroSystems.

If there was any hope left for a March rate cut by the Fed, today’s blockbuster jobs report put an end to that. We’ll look at what’s next and how to position. Plus, AI lobbying spiked in 2023 as companies look to influence the federal government’s upcoming guidelines. And with activist investor activity picking up, our trader tells you which stocks are a bail and the ones to pick up because of it.

Goldman Sachs is revising its Fed rate cut forecast. Their chief U.S. economist is here with what’s behind the call. Plus, has the Magnificent 7 become the Terrific 3? One tech investor is going that way and tell us the names he’s sticking with. And the earnings parade rolls on with ExxonMobil, Chevron, Clorox and Skechers in Earnings Exchange.

We’re in the final countdown for the Fed decision, and our panel disagrees on when the Fed will cut rates and why. Plus, the ripple effects from the Fed’s higher-for-longer mantra will remain with the consumer long after they begin cutting rates. We’ll tell you some of the trouble spots to watch, though there are plenty of red flags in the most recent round of earnings. That’s the subject of today’s Earnings Exchange.

Consumer confidence is at its highest level in more than three years, but the labor market is flashing some caution signs. Former Pimco chief economist Paul McCulley will tell us when he expects the Fed’s first rate cut. Plus, we’re in the thick of earnings season with Alphabet and Microsoft earnings after the bell today. We’ll tell you what to expect. And social media CEOs could be in for a fiery hearing on Capitol Hill tomorrow. We’ll look at who’s taking the stand and who’s noticeably absent.

The Fed isn’t expected to cut rates on Wednesday, but our market guest says that’s a big mistake. Plus, North Carolina’s state health plan will stop paying for obesity drug coverage, and that may be good news for one company. We’ll speak with the CEO about why. And Red Sea disruptions could drive demand for one area of the commercial real estate market. We’ll connect the dots and tell you which sector.

Intel plunging on weak guidance, but our market guest still believes in the company’s turnaround story. She’ll tell us why. Plus, we just got the last key data point on the economy ahead of next week’s Fed meeting. We’ll look at whether it’s enough to nudge the Fed toward an earlier cut. And it’s been a bad week for several high-profile names. Our trader is bailing on three of them and buying one she calls seriously cheap.

Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci joins us for an earnings exclusive fresh off those results. His thoughts on the Boeing Max 9 turmoil and the DOJ’s stance on Alaska’s deal with Hawaiian. Plus, our market guest sees one group of stocks set to outperform despite some warning signs on the horizon. And we’ll break down three names getting ready to report in Earnings Exchange.

The so-called Magnificent 7 trade has created a lot of dislocation in the market, and our guest says that’s a good thing because it’s created a lot of opportunity. Plus, less than 2 weeks after the SEC approved spot bitcoin ETFs, there are two asset managers dominating the flow race. We’ll speak to one of them about that. And a small bank barometer with the CEOs of two regional players.

Stocks moving lower today, but our market guests both say the bulls have the upper hand. Plus, the U.S. expanding strikes in Yemen. We have the latest and a look at the retail group most exposed to Red Sea disruptions. And Netflix is on deck to report earnings. The company may have won the streaming wars, but what about the ad wars? Ad executive Mark Douglas will weigh in.

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The S&P 500 just hit a record high, but our market guest says the U.S. is still the place to be for stocks. Plus, a second bullish call for Apple in as many days. Evercore’s analyst will join us with the one event that could be a catalyst for the stock. And the CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty sees Americans who are still buying overseas, and will tell us where.

Spruce Point Capital founder Ben Axler joins us to defend his new short of MSCI. Plus, our market guest has three contrarian trades he says are poised to outperform. And 2024 is already being described by some as the year of the so-called “deepfake election”. We’ll look at what platforms and regulators are doing to defend our democracy.

The latest retail sales data coming in stronger than expected and investors are not too happy about it. We’ll debate whether rates could remain higher for longer. Plus, Chinese cars are flooding the West, but are they a real threat to American automakers? We’ll get one view from Hong Kong. And EY is launching its first-ever deal barometer and the sector where they expect to see the most M&A activity in 2024 will surprise you.

Bank of America’s survey shows overwhelming optimism for a soft landing, but Fed Gov. Waller says not so fast… We’ll look at how to position in this environment. Plus, bank earnings have felt like a gut punch according to our trader, but he’s still buying three and staying away from one. And the CEO of Taylor Morrison joins us with the pulse of the housing market.

Encouraging signs on the inflation front. The market now sees an 80% probability of a rate cut in March. But our market guest doesn’t see that happening. He’ll tell us the other places he’s seeing opportunity. Plus, geopolitical tensions are rising. Houthi forces now vowing to retaliate to last night's US-led coalition strikes in Yemen. So what happens next? We’ll ask former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Admiral James Stavridis. And we're heading to the intersection of AI and real estate. We’ll tell you three ways investors can take advantage of –what our guest calls– massive opportunities ahead.

CPI coming in hotter than expected, pushing stocks lower as a result. Could the first Fed rate cut come later than the market expected? Plus, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong calls the bitcoin ETF approval a great victory, but our guest predicts the company is in for a big reality check. And a rapid rundown with the RapidRatings CEO: the names on his radar that could be headed for financial trouble.

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun joins us exclusively for his first interview since a part blew off of a 737 Max 9 aircraft during an Alaska Airlines flight. Plus, our guests say the Fed’s rate cuts could come fast and furious if history is any indication. And stocks tend to outperform during an election year, but could the Fed and inflation play a unique role in this year’s campaign trail? Our guest looks at the factors in play.

Stocks struggling to extend yesterday’s gains but our strategist has one unloved part of the market he says to buy. Plus, The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is underway, and we’ll hear from the CEOs of Siemens and L’Oreal about their latest endeavors. And Elliott Management is making a billion-dollar bet on one dating company. We’ve got the details and what it reveals about activist investing in 2024. Investment Committee Disclosures

Citi’s best and worst performing sectors before and after a Presidential election. BMO says Fed cuts won’t be a tide that lifts all boats, especially in the retail sector. Their analyst reveals the particularly rate-sensitive names to buy now. And the CEO of the largest railcar-maker in the US weighs in on the state of freight and the impact of southern border closures.

Wall Street still sees a 70% chance of a Fed rate cut in March, but KPMG’s Diane Swonk says no way and tells us why. Plus, stocks aren’t off to a great start this year, but our market guest is excited and sees plenty of opportunities ahead. And Danielle Shay joins us with three big tech names positioned for gains into earnings, and one surprising bail for investors.

Is stronger-than-expected economic data throwing the Fed’s rate cut timeline into question? We’ll debate whether it’s bad news for all stocks or just the high-flyers. Plus, the promise of AI could help revitalize downtown San Francisco, and we’ll speak to one developer making a billion-dollar bet on the Golden City. And the Stanley cup craze sweeping the nation has hit Wall Street, leading one analyst to downgrade Yeti. He’ll join us to make his case.

Stocks falling again after the Nasdaq’s worst start to a year since 2016. Is weak economic data the culprit? We’ll look at what’s dragging the market lower. Plus, another cargo ship attacked in the Red Sea is leading investors to worry about retaliatory attacks and the fallout for energy prices and the global supply chain. And Microsoft is nearing Apple’s market cap for the first time in a couple of decades. Is tech in trouble or is leadership just shifting? Nancy Tengler and Mark Mahaney weigh in.

Kelly explains the ins & outs of the fixed income market.

Our strategist says “higher for longer” is still very much in play and rates could spoil the party in 2024. Plus, rising tensions in the Red Sea are pushing oil prices higher. We’ll ask Atlantic Council CEO Fred Kempe whether we’re on the brink of a multi-front war in the Middle East. And Barclays becomes the fourth firm with a bearish rating on Apple. We’ll tell you why, as the stock drags the whole tech sector lower today.

Staying in the metaverse, Kelly chats with NFT artist GM Render about how he discovered digital art, his ongoing projects, and how NFTs and the metaverse are returning power to the people. They also explore how one group nearly bought a copy of the U.S. Constitution for $40+ million.