S&P up 25% heading into end of year
29 Dec 2024
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The Nasdaq is up 30% and the Dow trails badly, up 14%. (0:34) Housing and manufacturing data dominat...
Netflix lights up Christmas with NFL ratings win
27 Dec 2024
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Netflix (NFLX) dazzles with record-setting ratings for Christmas NFL games. (00:24) Rigetti (RGTI) l...
Watch out for 'Returnuary'
26 Dec 2024
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Holiday sales on record pace, but nearly $900B could be returned. (0:16) Roaring Kitty back again. (...
Bain, KKR bids hit $7.6B for Seven & i non-core assets
26 Dec 2024
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Bain, KKR bids reach $7.6B billion for Seven & i (SVNDY) non-core assets - Reuters. (00:24) Japa...
Starbucks facing biggest barista strike yet
24 Dec 2024
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Record number of unionized workers could walk out Christmas Eve. (0:16) American Airlines briefly gr...
Biden to rule on US Steel takeover
24 Dec 2024
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Biden to decide on US Steel takeover after CFIUS deadlocks. (00:22) Rocket Companies stock drops aft...
Nordstrom closes books on 53 years as public company
23 Dec 2024
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The department store chain accepts at $6.5B buyout offer. (0:16) The Container Store files for Chapt...
Starbucks strike expands
23 Dec 2024
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Starbucks (SBUX) union workers are now on strike in nine states. (00:21) Honda (HMC) and Nissan (NSA...
All aboard the Santa Rally sleigh
22 Dec 2024
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The holiday-shortened week will market the start of seasonal stock gains. (0:18) Costs soaring on Ch...
REITs, interest rates and why retail isn't dead
21 Dec 2024
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Christine Mastandrea, COO of Whitestone REIT, on managing interest rate strategies and why retail is...
Stagflation ahead?
20 Dec 2024
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Big news this week was the hawkish Fed announcement, which brings up worst-case scenario fear for th...
Turmoil hits Capitol Hill; Trump threatens tariffs
20 Dec 2024
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Turmoil hits Capitol Hill and stock futures tumble (0:20). Trump threatens tariffs (3:55), and EU ...
El Salvador bitcoin Utopia hits IMF snag
19 Dec 2024
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Country will sell or discontinue wallet Chivo as part of deal. (0:16) GDP revised higher. (1:05) Mic...
Stock futures stabilize after sharp selloff
19 Dec 2024
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U.S. stock futures stabilize after sharp selloff (0:28). Will Amazon strike during busy holiday seas...
Fed cuts rates, but Powell plays the Grinch
18 Dec 2024
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Fed chief Jay Powell said quarter-point cut was close call. (0:17) Dot plot sees fewer cuts and high...
Merger buzz powers Nissan, Honda
18 Dec 2024
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Nissan (NSANY) and Honda (HMC) rally as investors see upside from potential powerhouse merger. (00:2...
Is the quantum trade eclipsing the AI trade?
17 Dec 2024
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Quantum computing stocks are Wall Street's new momentum darlings. (0:15) Retail sales top expectatio...
TikTok CEO, Trump talk as ban looms
17 Dec 2024
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TikTok (BDNCE) CEO meets Trump amid fight to block U.S. ban. (00:24) Alibaba (BABA) to sell Intime s...
The case for Apple as top pick for 2025
16 Dec 2024
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Morgan Stanley cites largest device upgrade cycle ever. (0:15) 'Kraven the Hunter' flops. (3:32) Bof...
Wedbush boosts Tesla price targets
16 Dec 2024
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Full speed ahead: Tesla (TSLA) lands higher price targets from Wedbush. (00:26) Lawmakers call on Ap...
Fed cut baked in this week; what about '25?
15 Dec 2024
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Quarter-point cut expected, but tariffs could boost inflation next year. (0:18) Micron set to report...
The world of funds and why U.S. is most attractive
14 Dec 2024
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Dan Malone of Malone Financial talks to us about the world of funds and how he approaches internatio...
More of the same and what can't be ignored
13 Dec 2024
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More of the same and why NASDAQ 20,000 can't be ignored (0:50). MVP of Q4 is Tesla (1:50). Uber, GM,...
Amazon, Meta back Trump inauguration
13 Dec 2024
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Amazon, Meta donating $1M each to Trump inauguration as Big Tech seeks better ties. (00:21) EVgo sur...
Watchdog caps bank overdraft fees
12 Dec 2024
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CFPB says banks must cap fees at $5. (0:15) Wholesale inflation heats up. (1:20) Nvidia loses Suprem...
Big Tech drives Nasdaq rally
12 Dec 2024
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Behind the monster rally that drove the Nasdaq to 20,000. (00:24) Nvidia increases headcount in Chin...
Fed cut assured despite stubborn inflation
11 Dec 2024
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Odds of a rate cut next week spike, but inflation fight stalls. (0:15) Albertson's wants Kroger deal...
GM pumps the brakes on robotaxis
11 Dec 2024
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General Motors (GM) ends robotaxi development to focus on AD for personal vehicles. (00:21) Bausch &...
McDonald's review bombed after UnitedHealth suspect arrest
10 Dec 2024
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Google took down reviews posted after an MCD employee tipped off authorities. (0:16) Citi sees S&...
Taiwan Semi chips in big gains
10 Dec 2024
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Taiwan Semiconductor's (TSM) November revenue surges 34%. (00:23) The Container Store (TCSG) shares ...
TikTok appeals for breakup lifeline
09 Dec 2024
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TikTok files to block the forced sale until Supreme Court review. (0:15) Nvidia faces China monopoly...
Google Payment Counters CFPB Oversight with Lawsuit
09 Dec 2024
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Google Payment (GOOG) placed under CFPB supervision, company hits back with lawsuit. (00:28) Apollo ...
CPI on tap with inflation fight looking to last through '25
08 Dec 2024
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Retail inflation is expected to remain sticky, up 0.3%. (0:18) GameStop earnings will test the meme ...
Handling volatility with long-term dividends
07 Dec 2024
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Handling market volatility with long-term dividend growth investing. Prioritizing future dividends o...
Market drifting higher, punctuated by dramatic tech earnings
06 Dec 2024
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Market drifts higher punctuated by dramatic tech stories (0:35). Mag 7 resurgence (3:30). The cataly...
Lingerie, leggings and beauty wins
06 Dec 2024
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Lululemon (LULU) delivers solid quarterly results, hikes FY24 guidance. (00:26) Ulta Beauty (ULTA) s...
Airlines climb on upbeat travel trends
05 Dec 2024
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American and Southwest get bullish for holiday demand. (0:15) Disney raises dividend. (1:53) Intel a...
Bitcoin tops $100K, Trump picks crypto ally
05 Dec 2024
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Bitcoin (BTC-USD) crosses $100,000 as Trump picks crypto backer, Paul Atkins for SEC chair, Powell c...
UnitedHealth executive shot and killed
04 Dec 2024
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson gunned down in Manhattan in 'targeted' attack. (0:15) Marvell st...
Political turmoil sends South Korean markets sliding
04 Dec 2024
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South Korea stocks fall as president faces impeachment threat after martial law chaos. (00:23) Enemi...
AT&T predicts profit growth acceleration
03 Dec 2024
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The telecom also outlines plans for $40B return to shareholders. (0:15) Job openings rise. (2:34) So...
Super Micro clears misconduct cloud
03 Dec 2024
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Super Micro (SMCI) jumps as internal review finds no misconduct; to replace CFO. (00:24) SpaceX cons...
Intel CEO steps down in surprise move
02 Dec 2024
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David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus will replace Pat Gelsinger. (0:15) Morgan Stanley adjus...
Tavares exits as Stellantis sales slump
02 Dec 2024
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Stellantis (STLA) CEO Carlos Tavares resigns amid sales slump. (00:25) Fidelity marks up value of it...
Jobs report is make or break for Fed move
01 Dec 2024
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Nonfarm payrolls are seen up 200K for November. (0:18) Salesforce leads the smaller earnings parade....
Black Friday: Online shopping riding high
29 Nov 2024
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More than $6 billion was spent online on Thanksgiving. (0:16) Wedbush not fazed by FTC focus on Micr...
SEC rings the bell on 24X trading
29 Nov 2024
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Trade around the clock: SEC approves the 24X National Exchange. (00:28) It’s official: Australia p...
Trump's tariff threats, Fed signals moderate pace
27 Nov 2024
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Investors set aside Trump's new tariff threats (0:35), Fed signals moderate pace in cutting rates (1...
Liquidity is important and private credit is real
26 Nov 2024
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Trinity Capital CEO Kyle Brown talks interest rates roller coaster and what that means for the finan...
Gold sinks
26 Nov 2024
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Dow outshined both the Nasdaq and benchmark S&P 500 (0:30). Gold sinks by most in 4 years (1:11)...
Holiday-shortened week kicks off on positive note
25 Nov 2024
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Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq advance while yields slide to start holiday shortened week (0:25) J.P. Morg...
Nvidia's big buildup, then a shrug
22 Nov 2024
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Nvidia earnings - big buildup, then a shrug (0:54). Is big pharma out of favor? (3:40) How long can ...
DirecTV drops Dish deal over debt dispute
22 Nov 2024
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DirecTV scraps DISH acquisition on debt swap deadlock. (00:21) Reddit (RDDT) drops on report holder ...
Cutting the line? American Airlines says, ‘not today’
21 Nov 2024
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American Airlines (AAL) rolls out software to call out gate lice ahead of holiday rush. (00:28) TikT...
Comcast eyes NBCUniversal cable spinoff
20 Nov 2024
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Comcast (CMCSA) set to announce plan to spin off NBCUniversal cable TV networks. (00:25) Stellantis ...
Bullish trends, financials and infrastructure, Bitcoin break out
19 Nov 2024
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Are the markets pricing in a Goldilocks scenario? Maybe so says David Keller, given the Fed rate cut...
Fate Therapeutics rises on Lupus drug data
19 Nov 2024
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Fate Therapeutics (FATE) closes 12% higher after soaring 73% on drug data (update). (00:25) Super Mi...
Beware juicy yields and ETF expense ratios
18 Nov 2024
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In Kim's absence this week, we're bringing you some conversations from recent Investing Experts pod...
Spirit Airlines lands in Chapter 11
18 Nov 2024
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Spirit Airlines (SAVE) begins bankruptcy proceedings amid financial woes. (00:21) Caremax (CMAX) fil...
Here comes the boom: Nvidia
17 Nov 2024
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Nvidia's guidance could make or break the AI trade for the rest of '24. (0:18) Health check on the h...
Tesla, crypto and the Trump trade
15 Nov 2024
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Shopify and AbbVie among the main stocks moving on catalysts this past week (1:10). Evaluating Tesla...
Ford hit with $165M fine for recall delay
15 Nov 2024
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NHTSA slaps Ford with $165M fine for failing to timely issue recall. (00:24) GM's Cruise to pay $500...
Disney makes a splash with guidance
14 Nov 2024
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Buyers impressed with DIS numbers for '25 and '26. (0:16) Annual PPI numbers come in a little hot. ...
Amazon unveils ‘Haul’ for Temu, Shein showdown
14 Nov 2024
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Amazon (AMZN) rolls out $20-or-less 'Haul' store to rival Temu (PDD), Shein. (00:24) Vroom files for...
No panic on 'crispy' inflation just yet
13 Nov 2024
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Annual CPI rises, but in line with expectations. (0:16) Amazon unveils its Black Friday deals. (4:02...
Frontier reportedly drops bid for Spirit
13 Nov 2024
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Frontier (ULCC) reportedly drops bid for Spirit Airlines (SAVE). (00:22) DirecTV will terminate Dish...
Retail sales bounce back
12 Nov 2024
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National Retail Federation says survey sets up a good holiday season. (0:16) Shopify jumps on earnin...
Southwest Airlines grounds workforce to match capacity
12 Nov 2024
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Southwest Airlines (LUV) looks to trim workforce to line up with its lower capacity. (00:23) 23andMe...
Nvidia gets a big vote of confidence
11 Nov 2024
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Piper Sandler makes NVDA its top large-cap stock pick. (0:15) Amazon looking at smart glasses for dr...
Crypto stocks mining gains premarket
11 Nov 2024
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Biggest stock movers Monday: Crypto stocks and TSLA. (00:25) McKesson (MCK), Oracle (ORCL) among fin...
Traders brace for latest inflation data
10 Nov 2024
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The core CPI is expected to have risen 0.3% in October. (0:17) Disney, Home Depot, Alibaba highlight...
It pays to be a bull
09 Nov 2024
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Gary Vaughan from Daily Stock Picks highlights ETFs and why setting your risk tolerance as investor ...
Great expectations: Earnings guidance, Fed cuts
08 Nov 2024
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Federal Reserve cuts, risks to dual mandate in balance (0:50), Wendy's getting help from Palantir's ...
Fed chief Powell has his 'I'm not leaving' moment
07 Nov 2024
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Powell says president removing Fed chairman 'not permitted under the law.' FOMC cuts rates by 25 bas...
Airbnb earnings on deck
07 Nov 2024
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Airbnb (ABNB) Q3 earnings on deck: Focus on bookings amid slow U.S. demand. (00:23) Election buzz: T...
Wall Street's election winners and losers
06 Nov 2024
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Stocks rally and bonds plunge as with new economic agenda ahead. (0:15) Tesla is a winner as other E...
Trump wins presidential election
06 Nov 2024
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Donald Trump tops 270 electoral votes to win 2024 presidential election. Recreational marijuana ini...
Investors try to focus on fundamentals on Election Day
05 Nov 2024
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So far, stocks are in the green, while bonds are under pressure. (0:16) Services activity jumps. (1:...
Debt weighs on voters on Election Day
05 Nov 2024
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SA Sentiment: Debt is the top economic issue for U.S. voters. Stock investors looking for ‘unambig...
Viking weight loss pill sees positive early data
04 Nov 2024
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Those with 100mg doses of VK2735 lost an average of 8.2% of body weight. (0:15) Peloton snags a doub...
Nissan, Mitsubishi to form robotaxi, EV battery JV
04 Nov 2024
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Nissan (NSANY), Mitsubishi (MSBHF) to form JV for robotaxi, EV battery services - report. (00:23) St...
Election Day anticipation
03 Nov 2024
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How to invest no matter what the result. (0:18) The Fed will cut but what next? (1:42) Warren Buffet...
Boeing aims to land union deal…again
01 Nov 2024
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Boeing (BA) reaches deal to end machinist strike. (00:27) Aurora (AUR) to delay commercial launch of...
Stocks get a Halloween tech scare
31 Oct 2024
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Guidance from Microsoft and Meta spark a spooky selloff. (0:15) The Fed's favorite inflation gauge t...
Starbucks brews a comeback, ditches non-dairy upcharges
31 Oct 2024
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Starbucks (SBUX) plans to get back to the neighborhood coffeehouse vibe. (00:23) Blackstone (BX) is ...
Super Micro Computer plunges as its auditor quits
30 Oct 2024
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Ernst & Young resigns as auditor of the AI server maker. (0:15) U.S. GDP up 2.8% in Q3 on strong...
Reddit gets an upvote from investors
30 Oct 2024
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Solid user engagement drives Reddit's robust results; shares soar. (00:24) Roaring Kitty disposes of...
Softbank CEO says Nvidia is undervalued
29 Oct 2024
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Masayoshi Son predicts super AI 10,000 times smarter than humans by 2035. (0:15) Ford tumbles as its...
Microsoft accuses Google of shadow campaigns
29 Oct 2024
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Microsoft (MSFT) accuses Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) of shadow campaigns, slams new astroturf group. (00:2...
Robinhood rolls out election betting
28 Oct 2024
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Robinhood offers contracts paying off for Harris or Trump wins. (0:16) Oil tumbles as Mideast escala...
Volkswagen readies $4.3B cost-cutting plan
28 Oct 2024
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Volkswagen (VLKAF) board preparing $4.3B cost-savings plan: report. (00:21) McDonald's (MCD) confirm...
Earnings from Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Meta
27 Oct 2024
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Five of the biggest tech companies will report earnings. (0:17) Q3 GDP and the October jobs report a...
Capri tanks on blocked Tapestry deal
25 Oct 2024
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Capri Holdings (CPRI) tumbles after judge blocks $8.5B sale to Tapestry (TPR). (00:24) Spirit Airlin...
Labor market keeps defying the doomsayers
24 Oct 2024
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Jobless claims fall in spite of hurricane, strike impacts. (0:18) Palladium jumps on worry of sancti...
Boeing workers reject contract, strike continues
24 Oct 2024
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Boeing (BA) factory workers reject contract, continuing six-week strike. (00:24) Tesla (TSLA) rips 1...
Boeing loses $6 billion
23 Oct 2024
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Is all the bad news priced in now for Boeing? (0:15) Stocks slump on chip weakness. (2:35) Nvidia me...
McDonald’s shares dip on E. coli outbreak
23 Oct 2024
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What investors need to know about the McDonald's (MCD) E. coli outbreak. (00:23) Spirit Airlines (SA...
Smoking and driving get earnings applause
22 Oct 2024
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Philip Morris International sees strong ZYN volumes. (0:15) GM internal combustion strength counters...
Cheesecake Factory jumps after activist calls for split
22 Oct 2024
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Cheesecake Factory gains after report activist pushing for breakup. (00:25) Lilly sues companies sel...
Ferrari unveils first new supercar in a decade
21 Oct 2024
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With its stock up 40% YTD, Ferrari shows off the F80. (0:16) China cuts interest rates. (2:14) Goldm...