Nightly Business Report

Washington may see some movement on another stimulus plan and many say that could be bullish for the markets. We’ll look at where the opportunities could be. And, Palantir’s valuation continues to rise as it gets ready to list next week. The WSJ’s Maureen Farrell give us the exclusive details on what wall street is expecting. Plus, another bullish call on Draftkings as the stock continues to soar and Qantas is selling its airplane bar carts.

Tech stocks having a whipsaw week and one portfolio manager says there is more pain ahead. He tells us where he’s seeing opportunities.And, St. Louis Fed Pres. Bullard says everything is great, while Goldman cuts its outlook…BofA economist Michelle Meyer gives us her outlook on the economy as stimulus is stalled.Plus, it’s corporate America v. the Trump administration…why thousands of companies are filing suits. 

Today marks the sixth month anniversary of the March lows, could markets be poised to go from a “V”-shaped recovery to a “W”? We discuss.Commercial real estate services firm Cushman and Wakefield doesn’t see an office vacancy recovery until 2025.Plus, the Tesla Battery Day debate, Nike just did it in the first quarter, and the biggest SPAC deal ever…all in today’s Rapid Fire. 

The chorus is growing louder for Congress to pass a stimulus bill. Fed Chair Powell says its essential but with the Supreme Court fight looming, is there any chance Congress can compromise and push the bill through?We’ll ask NEC Director Larry Kudlow. Plus, Apple is down 20% from its high and one of our guests says the stock could be facing a make-or-break it moment. He tells us why. And, Tesla shares lower as Elon Musk tempers expectations for battery day. We look at what to expect, why it matters, and where the stock is headed. 

Investors are on edge as Coronavirus cases spike overseas, uncertainty over stimulus grows, and the future of the Supreme Court is up in the air. We look at the market impact and how to invest if volatility is here to stay. Plus, Chinese state media says the government won’t approve the TikTok deal in its current form, we’ll head live to Beijing for the latest and whether U.S. companies could be retaliated against should U.S.-China tensions escalate. And, Zoom Video, Peloton and Slack may be the most well-known work-from-home winners but there’s one hot area you may not have heard about and it still has room to run. We speak to the analyst making the case. 

The U.S. will block TikTok downloads starting Sunday, while sources tell CNBC that WeChat is “dead” in this country. We have the latest details, and explore whether a deal will come together to avoid this fate.Plus, Home Depot & Lowe’s have been huge beneficiaries of the stay-at-home trade. But one analyst says that’s about to change in a big, big way. He joins us to discuss.And, another day, another software IPO - this time, video game backer Unity. As its shares surge in their trading debut, we discuss why company employees may cash in sooner than expected in Rapid Fire. 

Transports, industrials and materials are stealing the spotlight from technology as market leaders. But can this new leadership keep the market moving forward? We’ll debate.Plus, telehealth player Amwell makes its public debut on the NYSE today. We’ll talk to the CEO about the future of medicine and its work amid the pandemic.And, shares of data darling Snowflake are falling today, after surging as high at $319 per share in its own IPO yesterday. But did it leave money on the table by pricing shares too low? We’ll explore in Rapid Fire. 

The Fed is set to announce its decision on interest rates, wrapping up its final meeting before the election. We look at the market-moving comments investors need to watch for.Plus, dozens of celebrities are freezing their Instagram accounts as part of a one-day boycott. We explore the movement behind the social media protest in Rapid Fire. And, data startup Snowflake soars at its public debut, with shares even halted temporarily amid a rush of buying. We discuss whether there’s too much froth in piping-hot software IPOs. 

Apple unveils a bunch of new hardware and software offerings at its latest product event. We’ll bring you instant analysis of each new product as the announcements unfold. Plus, Berkshire Hathaway is making an unusual investment – a multi-million dollar stake in soon-to-IPO Snowflake. We explore what the investment means for both Snowflake and Warren Buffett. And, Bank of America’s top brass says consumer spending in August returned to 2019 levels, after a sharp decline earlier in the year. Is the worst of the economic pain behind us? We’ll debate. 

We’re just 50 days away from the biggest wildcard for the stock market: the presidential election. We explore what’s at stake for both voters & investors. Plus, it’s been a tough year for the airline industry, but lately investors appear ready to buy in again. We speak with JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes about investor appetite and the path to recovery.And, ByteDance has chosen Oracle as its U.S. partner in TikTok. But it’s not a buyout, or what President Trump requested. We break down the ins & outs of this unusual deal. 

Despite warnings from some high-profile investors this week, Bank of America says don’t worry, the Bull Market is alive and well. Are they right? We’ll ask.Plus, Apple issues new rules for the App Store and it’s sending the streaming stocks lower. We look at what’s changing and who’s impacted the most.And, a record number of Americans could be saving as much as $500 a month on their mortgage but they aren’t. We look at why and whether you could be one of them.

The bulls and bears are fighting a tug-of-war for control of the market after a three-day tumble. What should investors do right now, and what would signal the end of the selloff? Our panel of experts debate.Plus, we talk to the CEO of one of the country’s biggest landlords to find out what his tenants are seeing in the economy right now.And, the 2020 NFL season kicks off tonight, and there’s a lot of money riding on its success. We explore who’s got the most at stake in Rapid Fire. 

We’ll speak with a fund manager whose 5-star fund is beating 99% of his peers and is up 68% year to date. The stocks he’s buying may not be on your radar. We’ll tell you the names and what makes them attractive. Plus, Tesla gets snubbed by not getting added to the S&P 500. We take a look at why that move is emblematic of the current market set-up.And, while most of Wall Street was yelling “buy” on Apple, Goldman went against the curve and said “sell.” We look at why and how low they think it can go.

Another rollercoaster day for the averages, with stocks unable to hold onto gains following this morning’s jobs report. Our market experts break down where the weakness is, and how investors should react.Plus, nearly 1.4 million jobs were added in August, but the number of people out of work is still down by more than 11 million since the pandemic hit. We discuss the labor market, economic recovery & more with Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren.And, Steve Grasso of Stuart Frankel explains why it might be time for investors to take profits from growth stocks like Apple, and begin to buy into cyclical names. 

The red-hot tech sector is cooling off, leading today’s sharp move lower for the averages. Our experts break down why there’s a sudden change in market confidence.Plus, amid today’s rollercoaster market action, we drill down on what’s happening for Tesla, leisure stocks and the restaurant sector.And, Apple is one of the biggest drags on the Dow, on pace for its worst day since mid-March. Is this simply investor profit-taking after completing its stock split, or a sign of trouble ahead? We debate. 

Kelly gets ‘technical’, using charts to explain why the S&P and Nasdaq trading sky-high above their 200-day moving averages is signaling the market could be overbought.Plus, with the August jobs report on deck, a new industry report paints an optimistic picture of hiring trends across the country. We break it all down with Recruiter.com CEO Evan Sohn.And, NBA legend Michael Jordan is taking an equity stake in Draft Kings in exchange for becoming a special advisor to the company. We break down this unprecedented deal, and the power of MJ’s brand in Rapid Fire. 

September kicks off with new all-time highs for the S&P and Nasdaq, but there’s still a ‘wall of worry’ awaiting the market. We break down what investors need to watch.Plus, mom & pop stock trading is at its highest level in a decade, powered in part by Coronavirus lockdowns and free apps like Robinhood. We explore how the rise of individual investing is shaping the market right now.And, the Labor Dept. is proposing new rules that could limit ESG investments in 401(k)s, and some of the world’s largest asset managers are pushing back. We discuss the key details. 

Space is widely referred to as “the final frontier”…but could it be the final “luxury” frontier too? We speak with an analyst who’s betting that consumer space travel is the next must-have for the rich, and why Virgin Galactic is the way to play it. Plus, McDonald’s has some harsh words for its ousted CEO Steve Easterbrook, amid a lawsuit to recoup some of his compensation. We break down the company’s unusual corporate drama, and what it could mean for other firms in the future. And, snack maker Utz makes its public debut on the NYSE through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), following nearly a century as a private family-owned business. We explore the benefits of SPACs for Utz & others in Rapid Fire.

Big layoffs, warnings from food companies, and cautious Fedspeak today…is the economy starting to lose momentum? We’ll explore. Plus, forget Apple and Amazon, if you’re looking for gains, head to the electric vehicle market. We’re talking moves of more than 300%. We look at whether this is sustainable and which stocks are due for a pullback.And, Ulta’s online sales surged 200% in the last quarter. We have a closer look at the products that helped the bottom line and whether the trend will continue to be a thing of beauty.