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U.S. GDP Misses Economists’ Forecasts in First Quarter
U.S. gross domestic product rose 1.1% in the first quarter. A survey on retirement confidence sees the steepest year-over-over decline since 2008. Plu...
Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Blocked in the U.K.
Microsoft will appeal a U.K. regulator’s decision to block its purchase of Activision. Norfolk Southern’s earnings report includes a charge for its re...
A Federal Reserve Rate Hike Pause May Be On Its Way
The federal funds futures market is pricing in a roughly 70% chance that the central bank will pause rate increases in June. Plus, a look at home pric...
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Closing Plans
Coca-Cola beats earnings and sales estimates amid price increases. Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy. Plus, Disney’s latest round of layoffs. Hos...
Recession Fears On the Rise
The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index declines for the twelfth month in a row. A preview of Amazon’s earnings this week. Plus, is a bargain st...
Ford’s F-150 Lightning to Launch Abroad
American Express posts its latest earnings report. Why electric vehicles often launch in Norway. Plus, SpaceX’s latest rocket launches. Host: Nick Dev...
Netflix is Rolling Out ‘Paid Sharing’
Meta and Amazon push on with job cuts. Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown is coming soon. And the mortgage squeeze triggers big layoffs on home buyi...
Bank of America’s Profit Climbs 15%
IPO for J&J’s Consumer Health Division is coming soon. Big banks post better-than-expected earnings. And the winners and losers From the IRS EV-update...
Earnings Season Is Here
Netflix’s big week is off to a bad start. 60 S&P 500 companies report earnings this week. Plus, Apple’s latest venture into the financial space. Host:...
Retail Sales Fell 1% in March
Consumer spending and sentiment is taking a hit. Corporate defaults are at their highest level since 2016. Plus, which stocks have rallied more than 1...
Mortgage Rates Fall for Fifth Week in a Row
Producer price data shows a cooldown in inflation. Coinbase might be missing out on the latest crypto rally. And e-cigarette companies could hit speed...
Core Inflation Remain Stubborn. I-Bond Rates Set to Fall.
Core inflation data from March might push the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again next month. LVMH earnings show the strength of luxury shop...
Bitcoin Tops $30,000
Weight Watchers will soon be able to prescribe weight-loss drugs. Boeing delivers more passenger jets than expected. And Bitcoin tops $30,000. Host: J...
The Rise of the $1,000 Car Payment
Americans are spending more of their income on vehicle payments. ‘Super Mario Bros’ shines at the box office. And PC sales plunge. Host: Jackson Cantr...
Job Growth Hit the Slowest Pace in Two Years in March
A look at the latest U.S. job data. Are we in danger of a credit crunch? Plus, why Gen Z is saving for retirement. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
The S&P 500 Is Up 7% This Year
March jobs data will be released, but the market reaction will wait. The 20 largest stocks in the S&P 500 have added almost $2 trillion in market cap....
The Big Capex Spending Slowdown
Analysts expect companies to tighten their belts in the years ahead. ConAgra raises its earnings forecast, but sales remain sluggish. And FedEx will s...
A Weaker Dollar Makes the Fed’s Job More Difficult
The dollar index falls, making foreign goods pricier. Johnson and Johnson settles talc claims for $8.9 billion. And higher interest rates means fewer...
Tesla sets delivery record. Why the stock fell.
EV makers report mixed first quarter deliveries. U.S. investors start to shun ESG investing. And OPEC+ cuts oil production.
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Core PCE Up 4.6% for February
The latest reading of the Fed’s preferred inflation metric. Which platform stands to benefit from a TikTok ban? Plus, a look at the demand for nickel....
Jobless Claims Hit Three Week High
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits increased 7,000. Why RH is worried about the banking crisis. Plus, Bed Bath & Beyond’s late...
Elon Musk Wants an AI Pause
Elon Musk and a group of artificial-intelligence researchers call on companies to pause development of ChatGPT-style models. A preview of Tesla’s upco...
Alibaba’s Six-Way Breakup
The Chinese Tech giant says the move will create value for investors. Lululemon results reflect strong consumer spending. And Sam Bankman-Fried is cha...
What Happens When Student Loan Payments Unpause?
Will student loan payments dent consumer spending? Warning signs from the junk bond market and bank loan officers. And First Citizens Bancshares pops...
Foreign Investors Look Past the U.S.
Foreign investors are selling U.S. Treasuries and taking their investments elsewhere. A big win for the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard merger. Plus...
TikTok’s Congressional Testimony
TikTok CEO Shou Chew appears before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Ford offers new insights into its EV business. Plus, a prolonged puppy...
Fed Raises Rates. Bank Stocks Tumble.
Powell says the banking system is sound. Services inflation could be a problem. And Albemarle ramps up its lithium refining footprint in the U.S. Host...
GM Revs Up its Autonomous Vehicle Push
The company applied for a permit to test self-driving vehicles across California. Barron’s looks into pricing errors at Dollar General. And money mark...
UBS Buys Credit Suisse
The deal happened quickly in the wake of high-profile bank failures. Amazon will lay off another 9,000 employees. And First Republic Bank continues it...
Median Home Prices Dip 1.2% in February
New data on February home prices is released. China’s EV production is up. Plus, U.S. companies have more cash on their balance sheets. Host: Nick Dev...
The European Central Bank Raises Rates a Half-Point
A look at the first triple witching day of 2023. The European Central Bank raises rates. And Honda issues a recall. Host: Zoe Szathmary.
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Retail Sales Fall in February
Spending in February fell across department stores, food services, and furniture stores. Foxconn expands into EVs. Plus, T-Mobile will acquire Mint Mo...
Meta to Cut Additional 10,000 Employees
An update on inflation in the United States and Japan. Plus, Meta will lay off 10,000 more workers. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
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HSBC Buys U.K. Arm of Silicon Valley Bank for £1
The deal was brokered by the British government. Bank of America’s Bond Problem. And Pfizer’s offer to buy Seagen values the biotech firm at $43 billi...
Platinum Shines On
A look at women’s workforce participation rate. Platinum is in high demand. Plus, Apple gets a downgrade. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
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Jobless Claims Hit Highest Level Since Christmas
Jobless claims rise above economists’ forecasts. Stock buybacks aren’t going anywhere. Plus, breaking down Biden’s budget. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
Americans Return to the Gym
Life Time sees memberships rise. China EV sales jump despite falling car sales overall. And a major recession gauge plunges into triple digits for the...
More Rate Raises Ahead
Stocks fall after Powell’s testimony to Congress. And consumers turn away from RVs but continue to spend on sporting goods. Host: Jackson Cantrell.
What Biden’s Budget Means for the Deficit
The CBO predicts the deficit could balloon to $2 trillion. A TikTok ban looks more likely. And JetBlue expects a merger lawsuit. Host: Jackson Cantrel...
January’s Booming Economy Wasn’t All It Seemed
The future of crypto and banks looks uncertain. Car loan delinquencies are up. Plus, a dive into January’s economic readings. Host: Jackson Cantrell.<...