Nightly Business Report

The S&P and Nasdaq hit new all-time highs and oil prices drop on optimistic Iran war headlines.  Airline stocks surge as crude slips, and that could set the stage for consolidation, according to a former United CEO. Plus, Oracle shares post their best week since 1999. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The two "seismic shifts" underway our strategist says will have profound implications for markets as the Nasdaq and S&P hit fresh record highs. Evercore's bullish case for SanDisk.  Plus, the CEO of Madison Air on the heels of the biggest U.S. industrial IPO since 1999. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meta is doubling down on custom AI chips, expanding its partnership with Broadcom. Delta kicked off airline earnings with a strong Q1 beat, but JPMorgan's Jamie Baker is reducing his 2026 earnings estimates on higher fuel prices. Plus, one technician's "ultimate contrarian trade." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The software names with the most potential for margin upside this earnings season, according to DA Davidson.  A mixed bag for bank earnings, and G Squared's Victoria Greene warns that could be a "canary in the coal mine" for the economy. Plus, Israel and Lebanon meet in Washington, while a second round of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran are reportedly in the works. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oil prices spike as the blockade of Iranian ports begins. As Trump threatens 50% tariffs on China for a reported arms sale to Iran, The Council on Foreign Relations' Charles Kupchan says the Chinese are enjoying every minute of the conflict as it distracts the U.S. and fractures its relationship with NATO. Plus, Goldman Sachs kicks off bank earnings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Washington's warning to banks about Anhropic's new Mythos model. Inflation hits a near two-year high, while consumer sentiment touches a record low. Plus, energy analyst Denton Cinquegrana tells us when energy prizes should normalize if, what he calls, the "least ceasefire ceasefire in the history of ceasefires" holds up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former White House energy advisor Bob McNally sees an 85% chance the Iran ceasefire doesn't hold. The Fed's preferred inflation gauge climbed in February, even before oil's spike, does that lock in a rate hike this year? Plus, the internal practice at some big tech firms that could undermine the AI trade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks rally as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire sends oil prices tumbling, but is the rally real? Plus, a fed rate cut is back on the table. We debate whether it should be. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Equities under pressure after President Trump ramped up threats against Iran ahead of his Strait of Hormuz deadline. Crude hits $116 a barrel, but S&P Global's Dan Yergin says the oil market is under-pricing risk. Plus, we go stock picking in the semis sector. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The President’s Iran speech fails to soothe markets. Private credit jitters are back. Plus, where the market pullback is creating opportunities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nike shares get crushed on weaker-than-expected sales outlook amid revenue struggles in China. The Mag 7 rallying for a second day after a rough first quarter, but Benchmark is bullish on name in particular.  Plus, with gold on pace for its first positive week in five, Tim Seymour says the rally will continue if one particular condition is met. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WTI crude hits a three-week high after Trump threatens to "obliterate" Iran's energy sources. Chinese manufacturers warn to brace for price hikes due to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, KKR agrees to sell cooling systems company CoolIT for $4.75 billion to Ecolab, making 15 times its initial investment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mounting inflation concerns could put Trump's pick for Fed Chair in a bind.  The company Wells Fargo says is the "best-positioned" name in the AI race. Plus, a rough week for memory stocks but will the dip be short-lived? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump says negotiations have started, Iran denies that talks are taking place, but which one do markets believe? Memory stocks are under pressure after Google unveiled its new AI model, but Morgan Stanley sees underlying resilience in the space. Plus, a Fed hike is back on the table. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chevron says California risks a fuel crisis unless the Iran war ends. Ondas CEO Eric Brock talks autonomous drone usage in the ongoing conflict. Plus, OpenAI announces plans to shut down its popular AI video app just six months after its launch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carlyle's Jeff Currie says even if the Iran war stops now, surging oil prices will impact the economy for months. Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi on his new cybersecurity product and AI disruption within the space. Plus, Anthropic and the Department of Defense head to court. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump postponed strikes on Iranian power plants after saying negotiations were underway, but Iranian state media refuted those claims, triggering wild swings across asset classes. Markets now expect the Fed to hold rates steady, but HFE's Carl Weinberg makes the case for a hike. Plus, the airline bracing for oil prices to top $100 through 2027. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The energy complex keeps climbing as the Iran war enters its third week. Housing season officially kicks off, but rising mortgage rates could challenge the market. Plus, the Mag 7 name that Clockwise Capital thinks will come out on top this year.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oil prices spike after Iran strikes key energy infrastructure in Qatar, but is the end of the war on the horizon? Micron shares slide despite blowout earnings, but BofA is still bullish. Plus, why private equity's pain could be commercial real estate's gain. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As fuel costs spike and inflation proves sticky, our panel dissects the delicate balance Jay Powell has to strike in today's Fed decision. Brookings' Michael O'Hanlon on why the killing of more Iranian leadership could backfire. Plus, are higher food prices on the way? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.