U.S. avoids default with passage of the debt ceiling bill, markets brace for the May jobs report and clues about rates and recession and the S&P 500 hits a 9-month high.

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lLiquidity worries arise as debt ceiling deal easily passes the House, Meta threatens to pull news from California and is the AI boom starting to show cracks?

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AI experts and creators warn about extinction risk on par with nuclear war, the debt ceiling bill clears another hurdle as a floor vote nears and Twitter is worth just a third of what Elon Musk paid, Fidelity says.

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The debt ceiling deal moves towards a vote in Congress, what’s next for stocks and bonds with the tail risk of default almost gone and Salesforce (CRM) is expected to join the AI bandwagon as it reports results this week.

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Kirk Spano and CashFlow Hunter discuss bank tightness and whether it's a harbinger of recession, (0:10) commercial real estate market's problematic loans coming due (4:00) and big themes for energy (6:30). This is an abridged conversation from Seeking Alpha's Investing Experts podcast.

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Julian Lin discusses the tech sector, macro headwinds and recent earnings.

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Stock market leadership continues to narrow, the framework for a debt limit deal could be in place and the war of words between Carl Icahn and Bill Ackman heats up.

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The amount lost to theft by retailers, known as "shrinkage," is rising sharply, according to execs at major chains. Organized shoplifting is hitting bottom lines and is becoming "normalized," says one expert. And it extends to the supply chain.

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White House developing national AI strategy, Ford recalls vehicles over seatbelts and Nvidia earnings after close.

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Microvast (MVST) plunges as Energy Department said to cancel DoE contract (01:48). Tegna (TGNA) jumps 5% after Standard General deal terminated, buyback announced (06:37). Yelp (YELP) gains on report of activist investor push for sale (07:11).

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Plug Power scores three deals to supply electrolyzers in Europe
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Who's next? Micron (MU) stock drops after being swept up into the war over silicon (00:45). Volvo (VLVLY) bags record order for 1000 electric trucks for Holcim (04:05). Why did Farfetch (FTCH) fly higher? Strong sales amid China rebound (04:57).

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Farfetch Q1 Earnings: Back To Growth Mode
Exxon bought lithium drilling rights in Arkansas - WSJ
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The Pragmatic Investor's James Foord and Lawrence Fuller discuss current Fed policy and inflation expectations. Was that the last rate hike - has the Fed paused? (1:20) Recession or mid-cycle slowdown (9:30) Bank liquidity crisis (13:10). This is an abridged conversation from Seeking Alpha's Investing Experts podcast.

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Catalyst watch for the week of May 21. Seeking Alpha Managing News Editor Kim Khan says to look out for reports on personal income and spending, core PCE price index and durable goods orders next week (00:28). He also talks about the possibility of fraudulent jobless claims. (01:48) Seeking Alpha Associate News Editor Kevin Curran gives investors a preview of what to expect when Lowe’s (LOW) reports earnings. (05:24) Hot topic: Should CEO’s be able to say whatever they want and get away with it? (08:20)

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Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
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Initial jobless claims drop more than expected
Fraud makes Thursday's jobless claims numbers 'literally unbelievable'
Applied Materials, Lowe's added to Jefferies franchise picks list
Tesla meeting: Elon Musk talks rough economy, advertising and new models
Elon Musk is still bound to have Tesla tweets approved by a company attorney

Disney (DIS) dumps $1B Florida project set to bring in 2,000 jobs (01:32). Coinbase (COIN) takes subscription service out of beta testing (05:19). Four Corners Property Trust (FCPT) acquires 2 Fast Pace Health properties for $4.9M (03:54).

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How Investors Should Think About AI, Micron, Tesla And The Fed With Chaim Siegel
Leading Indicators slip as expected in April, signaling recession by mid-2023
Veteran focused fixed income ETF is filed with the SEC
Four Corners Property: Buy The Dip On This Restaurant REIT
Sony eyeing partial spinout of financial services group
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Montana to become the first U.S. state to ban TikTok (BDNCE). (00:44) Uber (UBER) introduces new features including linked accounts for teenagers (02:22). Snowflake (SNOW) rises on report it's discussing acquiring search firm Neeva (05:55). Learn more about these stocks with Seeking Alpha Premium.

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Gannett Bullishness, Options Strategies And Fed Policy With James Foord And Lawrence Fuller
PayPal exploring sale of Xoom - report
Snowflake: The AI OpportunityTheranos founder Elizabeth Holmes to begin prison sentence on May 30
Prelude Therapeutics launches proposed public offering of up to $100M
Paramount Global gains amid speculation could become activist target
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Biden plans to cut Asia trip short to get back to debt ceiling talks (01:03). VivoPower (VVPR) skyrockets on distribution deal for EV chargers (01:49). Tesla (TSLA) meeting: Elon Musk talks rough economy, advertising and new models (06:34).

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Macro Quarterly Update Q2 2023 With Eric Basmajian
ZoomInfo gains amid activist investor speculation with 13F filing
ZoomInfo: Too Expensive To Consider Now
IRS to roll out pilot program for free tax filing option in 2024
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Warren Buffett's Berkshire takes new stakes in COF, Diageo, exits RH (01:01). Daniel Loeb's Third Point amasses new stakes in Alphabet, Micron, AMD, Alibaba (01:42). Rumble buys podcasting and live streaming company CallIn (08:02).

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Wall Street Breakfast SurveyRelief rally for regional bank shares - Will it continue?
Vodafone to slash 11,000 jobs as new CEO plans turnaround
Wells Fargo reaches $1B class-action settlement over scandal recovery
Macro Quarterly Update Q2 2023 With Eric Basmajian
Horizon Therapeutics tumbles amid reports FTC preparing suit to block Amgen deal (update)
Sports recruiting platform Signing Day files for $19M IPO
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Media struggles see Vice (VICEM) file for bankruptcy protection. (00:52) Oneok (OKE) to buy Magellan Midstream Partners (MMP) in a deal valued at $18.8B (05:35). Athenex (ATNX) falls 52% after bankruptcy filing (07:05).

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CVS is said to shut down clinical trial business
American innovator, Austin Russell to acquire majority stake in Forbes
Catalyst watch: AI talk, ON Semiconductor event, hedge fund reports and Walmart earnings
Target earnings are coming - the bottom line is investors are nervous
Netflix reportedly eyeing $300M cut to costs amid ongoing profit focus
ETFs to Watch: Earnings due out from Home Depot, Cisco, Walmart and Deere
Activist Engaged Capital to start proxy battle with Shake Shack - WSJ

Founder of EPB Macro Research Eric Basmajian joins Daniel Snyder for a discussion around real-time inflation metrics (1:10), Q2 not a good earnings quarter for most companies (7:30), yield curve a fairly reliable indicator of where US economy is heading (10:10) and why he's sticking with a defensive portfolio (19:20). This is an abridged conversation from Seeking Alpha's Investing Experts podcast.

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U.S. lawmakers will address AI security concerns, as ChatGPT has made OpenAI one of the fastest growing website on the planet. Walmart (WMT) and Home Depot (HD) earnings reports are in, as the economic calendar is heavy on the retail sector this week. And, the sky is NOT the limit for investors, with big opportunities in the space industry.

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Catalyst watch for the week of May 14. Seeking Alpha Managing News Editor Kim Khan says look out for retail sales, new home sales and existing home sales reports next week (00:33). Seeking Alpha Associate News Editor Kevin Curran gives investors a preview of what to expect when Walmart (WMT) reports earnings (03:45). Hot topic: CPI, is the Fed’s plan working? (04:46)

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Catalyst watch: AI talk, ON Semiconductor event, hedge fund reports and Walmart earnings
CPI rises 0.4% in April, but eases Y/Y, supporting Fed pause scenario
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Elon Musk says he's picked a new Twitter CEO; Tesla (TSLA) shares jump (00:46). PacWest (PACW) stock resumes drop after pledging more collateral to discount window (05:03) . J&J (JNJ) talc victim group seeking $30B in fraudulent conveyance complaint (04:07).

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Peloton Interactive spins lower after recalling 2.2M exercise bikes due to seat hazard
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President Biden's debt-limit meeting with Congress leaders postponed
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Disney (DIS) dips amid in-line earnings, improved streaming losses despite sub decline (00:58). Polar Power (POLA) now taking pre-orders for a new line of mobile EV chargers, stock jumps 52%. (02:29) Shockwave Medical (SWAV) ticks higher amid takeover speculation (07:19).

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Apple's Tap to Pay feature said to face fresh EU antitrust scrutiny
Bitcoin: A New War Is Beginning
Disney: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Miss And Subscriber Decline
ACI Worldwide potential buyer still working on takeover - report

April CPI report may show little, if any, progress in slowing inflation (00:44). Paramount (PARA) to cut 25% of workforce across entertainment divisions (08:03). Rocket Lab (RKLB) to launch four Starling satellites for NASA from New Zealand in Q3 (04:40).

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Famed investor Stan Druckenmiller sees hard landing coming (update)
MVB Financial says Integrated Financial acquisition terminated
'Everything app:' Twitter launches new features, Carlson gives lift to content creators
Julian Lin And Kirk Spano Unpack Mega Cap Tech Stocks
Michael Kramer: Reading the Markets Investing Group on Seeking Alpha

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) stock soars 26% as Q1 tops expectations (00:34). LinkedIn (MSFT) to lay off 700 employees, shut down China-focused app (06:22). SMX (SMX) shares rally as company ramps up efforts against stock manipulation (05:15).

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Palantir Earnings: SBC Slowdown And Real GAAP Profits
Yellen said to be reaching out to CEOs about U.S. debt ceiling
Tesla breaks ground on lithium refinery in Texas
3D Systems slashes 6% of its corporate workforce in U.S. and Europe
NYT receiving $100M as part of its expanded Google content deal - WSJ
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'No good options,' but Yellen doesn't rule out emergency measures to avoid U.S. default (00:52). Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B) Q1 operating earnings rise 13%; ratchets up stock buybacks (02:46). What's in store for Lucid (LCID) in Q1? (07:15)

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Berkshire Hathaway won't buy control of Occidental Petroleum, Buffett says
Post-Fed the new market buzzword is SLOOS - here's what to know
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Disney (NYSE:DIS) is set to report second quarter earnings, as Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3 is set to dominate screens worldwide. As the US labor market shows signs of resilience, the April inflation report is in this week. And, top auto execs from companies like Tesla (TSLA), Uber (UBER) and General Motors (GM), Uber are set to speak at a major car conference.

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Catalyst watch for the week of May 7. Seeking Alpha Managing News Editor Kim Khan says CPI is next week but another report is taking the spotlight, SLOOS. (00:32) Seeking Alpha Associate News Editor Kevin Curran gives investors a preview of what to expect when Disney (DIS) reports earnings. (04:24) Hot topic: Non-farm payrolls, regional banks and the Federal Reserve all in one week. (08:34)

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U.S. economy adds 253K jobs in April, unemployment drops to 3.4%
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Apple (AAPL) pops as Q2 results aided by iPhone strength, unveils $90B buyback (00:33). Nonfarm payrolls reports expected to show jobs growth easing in April (05:26). The Duckhorn Portfolio (NAPA) buys a wine production facility in California for $55M (08:03).

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Bank rout: Contagion fears, market manipulation or self-fulfilling prophecy?
FDIC set to propose assessment on larger banks to replenish insurance fund - report
J&J spinout Kenvue shares climb 22% following $3.8B upsized IPO (update)
Apple Q2: Another Solid Beat
Apple Fiscal Q2 Earnings: Not Good Enough
What happened during the White House meeting on artificial intelligence?

Banking conditions have improved; pause decision not yet made: Powell press conference (00:48) PacWest Bancorp (PACW) confirms sale talks following stock plunge (2:18). J&J (JNJ) spinout Kenvue (KVUE) raises $3.8B through upsized IPO, making it largest of year (08:06).

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Restaurant M&A: Darden Restaurants to acquire Ruth's Hospitality in $715M deal
Apollo-led group nears acquisition of Arconic for $30 a share - WSJ
J&J talc bankruptcy judge pushes both sides into settlement talks
Icahn Enterprises falls for second day amid short call; Icahn net worth dropped $3B on Tuesday (update)
United Airlines outlines aims to hire 50,000 workers by close of 2025
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PacWest Bancorp Plummets On Renewed Solvency Concerns

Federal Reserve expected to boost policy rate by 25 bps again - then pause? (00:44) Icahn Enterprises (IEP) drops on new Hindenburg Research short report (06:32). How Investors Should Think About AI, Micron (MU), Tesla (TSLA) And The Fed With Chaim Siegel (03:37).

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The Fed Is Set To Tighten The Screws Further On The Economy
CVS Health closes acquisition of Oak Street Health
Revlon emerges from Chapter 11 protection
Biden said to be close to nominating Fed vice chair and governor
White House calls a meeting of tech CEOs for AI safety measures
Is the debt ceiling constitutional and has the U.S. ever defaulted?

U.S. government could run out of money, measures by June 1, Yellen tells McCarthy (00:52). Struggling to find a buyer, Vice (VICEM) is preparing to file for bankruptcy (08:49). Morgan Stanley (MS) to slash 5% of jobs as dealmaking suffers - reports (07:27).

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FDIC proposes changes to deposit insurance system in wake of bank failures
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Hollywood writers strike for first time since 2007, with streaming in focus

First Republic Bank (FRC) is seized, will be sold to JPMorgan (00:33). Nornickel (NILSY) board recommends no dividend for first time since 2009 (05:21). Astellas Pharma (ALPMF) agrees to buy Iveric Bio (ISEE) for $5.9 billion (06:35).

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Iveric Bio: ACP Advances As GATHER Results Continue To Impress
Arm confidentially files for U.S. initial public offering
Nornickel board recommends no dividend for first time since 2009
Will Apple, AMD earnings continue tech's 'so far, so good' results?
Charlie Munger sounds warning on U.S. commercial property market
Catalyst watch: FOMC, Apple earnings, Kenvue IPO and jobs report are on tap

JD Henning on upcoming FOMC meeting - will be this be the 3rd rate hike this year? (2:00) Mega-cap stocks priced to perfection (5:00) Is the VIX broken? (7:10) Chaim Siegel on what inflation is doing and will the Fed cause a recession? (11:30) Tech stocks and AI's inflection point (19:05). This is an abridged conversation from Seeking Alpha's recent Investing Experts podcasts recorded with JD Henning on April 24, and Chaim Siegel on April 20, 2023.

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Lots to look out for in the auto sector, with key earnings reports due and electric vehicle updates from Ford (F) and Volkswagen (OTCPK:VLKAF). The FOMC is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points at this week’s meeting. And, investors are zeroing in on Apple (AAPL) this week, as the company gets set to report earnings.

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Samsung, Apple lead another weak smartphone quarter
Starbucks traffic on uptrend in 2023, analyses indicate
U.S. Q1 GDP growth of 1.1% slows more than expected
Should the Fed surprise the markets with a strategic pause?
Meta shares surge as ad sales, outlook show strength

Cloudy outlook erases Amazon's (AMZN) big post-earnings gains (00:38). Pinterest (PINS) falls 6% as Q1 beats, but Q2 costs ramp higher (03:06). Snap (SNAP) slides 17% as revenue slumps worse than expected (02:20).

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Urgent rescue talks for First Republic: Will U.S. government get involved?
First Republic Is Likely The Next Shoe To Drop
Accenture to buy Einr AS, expanding logistics to Nordics
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Meta (META) earnings call: Never mind the ad beat, here's the AI future (and present). (00:46) Disney (DIS) sues Florida Gov. DeSantis after district clampdown (02:22). Biogen (BIIB) gains as Medicare to cover new Alzheimer’s drug with full FDA approval (08:44).

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Tyson Foods to cut hundreds of corporate, senior leadership staff - report
Nasdaq futures pop on Meta; S&P, Dow up as First Republic stabilizes
Mike Fay with BlockChain Reaction

Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL) earnings call: The AI promise at Google, and improving YouTube (00:49). Microsoft's (MSFT) Nadella wants to 'grab the opportunity' from AI (02:04). Ryanair (RYAAY) likely to cut schedule into summer - report (08:14).

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Microsoft said to plan to close Activision deal despite FTC suit - report
Binance.US pulls out of $1B Voyager deal, blames 'hostile' regulatory climate
Carrier to buy Viessman's heating and cooling unit for $13.17B; shares slide
Vera Bradley to cut about 25 corporate positions, appoint new CFO
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First Republic (FRC) stock slides after deposits sank by more than $70B in Q1 (00:38). GM (GM) and Samsung (SSNLF) may join hands to set up EV battery plant in the U.S (05:56). U.S. gasoline prices (UGA) may have hit summer season peak, GasBuddy says (07:39).

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First Republic (FRC) It's official: Biden launches 2024 re-election campaign
CNN ousts morning anchor Don Lemon amid controversies (updated)
Top host Tucker Carlson out at Fox News; Fox stock dips
Carrier declines on report of $10B bid for Germany’s Viessmann
Weight-loss drugmakers push for Medicare coverage
Why did Rumble stock rise today? Tucker Carlson's on the market
U.S. gasoline prices may have hit summer season peak, GasBuddy says
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Alphabet earnings look: Watching the ad slowdown, layoffs - and AI
General Electric beats Q1 top and bottom line estimates; updates FY23 outlook
General Motors Non-GAAP EPS of $2.21 beats by $0.48, revenue of $39.99B beats by $610M
VZ earnings preview: Eyes on subscriber count
PepsiCo Non-GAAP EPS of $1.50 beats by $0.11, revenue of $17.85B beats by $580M
UPS Non-GAAP EPS of $2.20 misses by $0.01, revenue of $22.9B misses by $80M

Philips (PHG) stock rises ~10% as Q1 earnings grow, €575M provision for recall suit (00:40). Outflows at Credit Suisse (CS) reached $69B in Q1 and are still going (01:56). Silver Lake to launch $2.42B public takeover offer for Software AG (STWRY) backed by Software AG Foundation (07:20).

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Philips: A Massive Upside, I Say 'Buy'
Johnson & Johnson to launch IPO roadshow for consumer health unit – WSJ
Bed Bath & Beyond files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (update)
Catalyst watch: Earnings blitz, Mobileye lockup expiration and the new one-day VIX debut
NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell leaves company after 'inappropriate relationship'

Head of Quantitative Strategies at Seeking Alpha Steven Cress joins Managing News Editor Kim Khan to discuss how quant ratings can help investors navigate the market during earnings season (1:20), the overall earnings picture and why we're in for a lot of volatility (8:30), 5 stocks that are Quant Strong Buys (11:30) and, is a recession coming? (16:30) This is an abridged conversation from Seeking Alpha's Investing Experts podcast.

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Amazon (AMZN) is set to report earnings, and analysts are all over the map as they try to factor in inflation. Despite recent dips, Bitcoin (BTC-USD) has big potential in the weeks ahead, according to analysts. And, aside from an onslaught of earnings reports, this week there is plenty to keep an eye on in the healthcare sector.

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Catalyst watch for the week of April 23. Seeking Alpha Managing News Editor, Kim Khan says the blackout period starts for the FOMC ahead of the May meeting (00:35). Investors should also look out for Q1 GDP. Seeking Alpha Associate News Editor, Kevin Curran says the earnings calendar is lit with tech giant Amazon (AMZN) and industrial giants like Caterpillar Inc (CAT). (03:49) Hot topic: Will big tech layoffs continue? (06:11)

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Amazon earnings next week will include focus on job cuts, macro pressures and chip development

AT&T (T) posts worst drop in years as analysts weigh another hard cash-flow road ahead (00:34). U Power (UCAR) surges 1,150% intraday in its market debut (04:07). Clorox (CLX) announces job cuts, joining a growing list of layoffs in 2023 (07:37).

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Tesla reverses and hikes prices after months of cuts
Cathie Wood puts a $2,000 price target on Tesla for 2027, driven by robotaxis
AT&T: Free Cash Flow Freak Out
T-Mobile US deal for Ryan Reynold's-backed Mint Mobile under DOJ review - report
United Airlines outlines delays for Boeing deliveries
Hasbro reportedly discussing sale of EOne studio back to founder

Tesla (TSLA) falls after lower pricing, high expenses contribute to margin miss (00:57). U.S. GoldMining (USGO) prices $20M IPO, debuts today.(08:27) Autoliv (ALV) invests in new airbag cushion plant to expand its footprint in Vietnam (03:29).

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Tesla, Inc (TSLA) ESPN layoffs reported to start next week
SeatGeek said to file confidentially for IPO - report
Crypto clients are not to blame for Signature Bank collapse, NYDFS head says
Mike Fay with BlockChain Reaction
Catalyst Watch: Earnings season picks up steam, housing data due
Amgen wins appeals court ruling in patent dispute over psoriasis drug Otezla
Amgen Has Long-Term Staying Power

Dominion, Fox News (FOX) settle $1.6B defamation case for reported $788M (00:52). Netflix (NFLX) flags as subscribers beat, but revenue slows in Q1 (02:11).Tesla (TSLA) cuts U.S. prices for sixth time this year ahead of Q1 results (07:08).

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Walt Disney set to cut thousands of jobs next week - report
Investing Experts Podcast: Bank Earnings, Charles Schwab Takeover And Clean Energy With Kirk Spano
Netflix earnings call: Password crackdown goes global; buybacks to increase
Opendoor makes second round of layoffs as housing slump persists
Meta reportedly ready to move on new round of job cuts
Investing Experts Podcast: Julian Lin's Top Tech Picks
Google reportedly launching its foldable phone in June, pushing Samsung

Bellus (BLU) surges ~100% after GSK (GSK) reaches deal to acquire cough drugmaker for ~$2B (00:41). Apple (AAPL) opens its first store in India, building out consumer base (03:41). Meet the only electric vehicles that will qualify for the full U.S. tax credit (08:03).

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Bellus Health: Building Momentum Around CALM, SOOTHE Studies
Apple Card launches 4.15%-yield savings account with Goldman Sachs
Florida's DeSantis ramps more threats against Disney over tax-district scuffle
Court overturns Berkeley's first-in-the-U.S. ban on natural gas
Chevron showcases renewable gas blend as alternative to electric vehicles

Merck (MRK) inks ~$11B all-cash deal to acquire Prometheus (RXDX). (00:35) Fox News (FOX) defamation trial delayed amid reports of settlement push (01:47). Panasonic (PCRFF) to build its third EV battery plant in the US, Oklahoma this time (09:02).

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Merck & Co., Inc. Is Getting Healthier
After Tesla, rival Xpeng to cut costs in China with new vehicle manufacturing platform
Best Buy to cut staff across the country - report
Chia Network, crypto blockchain developer, files confidentially for IPO
Sega Sammy reportedly close to deal for 'Angry Birds' maker Rovio
Teck approached by Vale, Anglo American, Freeport McMoRan to explore deals - report
Catalyst Watch: Earnings season picks up steam, housing data due

Timely market insights with Investing Expert Kirk Spano. Fed rhetoric and interest rates (2:00), What recent bank earnings mean for the financial sector (4:50), Charles Schwab (SCHW) absorbing TD Ameritrade is a big deal nobody's talking about (8:15), Compelling investments in energy sector (12:00). This is an abridged conversation from Seeking Alpha's Investing Experts podcast.

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The travel and transportation sectors are in for a slew of key updates in the earnings week ahead.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) expected to post updates, amid ongoing price wars in the electric vehicle industry. And, California is launching major changes in how solar energy is measured.

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Tesla Expands Price Cuts:
https://seekingalpha.com/news/3956519-tesla-expands-its-price-cut-to-europe-singapore-and-israel

California Solar Energy:
https://seekingalpha.com/news/3956760-california-cuts-home-solar-incentives-but-analyst-sees-installations-staying-strong

Catalyst watch for the week of April 16. Seeking Alpha Associate News Editor, Kevin Curran says investors can expect the latest housing indicators in the week ahead (00:37). You should also look out for more on bank earnings as well as earnings from Tesla (TSLA) and Netflix (NFLX). (02:21) Hot topic: Josh Harris is buying the NFL's Washington Commanders for a record $6B (06:24).

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Tesla expands its price cut to Europe, Singapore, and Israel
Tesla to cut prices in Hong Kong by nearly double digit percentages - report
Tesla could continue cutting prices, analysts advise
Tesla cuts prices on all U.S. models

Banks Q1 earnings focus on deposit levels, outlook (00:31). DOJ says Adobe (ADBE) agrees to $3M settlement over kickback allegations (04:44). NY-based menswear brand Bonobos bought by Express (EXPR) and WHP from Walmart (WMT) for $75M (05:30).

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Wells Fargo reportedly scheduled to meet OCC staff at end-week
WeWork venture said to default on $240M loan for San Francisco office building
Oracle's NetSuite unit tells employees to return to office
Psychedelic mushroom producer First Person updates IPO terms
DAVIDsTEA to voluntarily delist from Nasdaq after April 14 market close
Apollo co-founder Harris to buy NFL's Commanders for record $6B - reports
Europe creates task force to look into OpenAI's ChatGPT
Express Is Now Basically A Long-Dated Call Option
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Consumer inflation eases in March: core CPI rises 5.6% Y/Y, as expected (00:43). SoftBank (SFTBY) sells most of its remaining Alibaba (BABA) stake amid decline in its technology investment, limiting China exposure (02:34). Newly public Alliance Entertainment (AENT) files for Nasdaq uplisting, offering (08:51).

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Mike Fay, BlockChain Reaction: CleanSpark: Production Growth Is On Track
3M’s healthcare spinoff may not stay in Minnesota, Star Tribune reports
So long, HBO name: WBD goes for 'Max' power in merged streaming service
IBM exploring sale of its weather business - report
Broadcom slips as European agency sends 'statement of objections' over VMware deal
Tesla to cut prices in Hong Kong by nearly double digit percentages - report
US GoldMining updates terms for proposed $20M US IPO

March CPI expected to cool further, but to a level still well above Fed's target (00:48). Wells Fargo (WFC): ‘Expect a 10% correction in the next 3-6 mos.’ (02:21) Emerson Electric (EMR) near deal to acquire National Instruments (NATI) for $60/share- report (07:28).

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Twitter is roughly breaking even, says Elon Musk
US banks to bolster reserves after shoring up First Republic - report
Movie screen maker Strong Global downsizes proposed IPO to $8M
Walmart to close four Chicago stores amid mounting losses
Google to drop COVID vaccine rule to enter company buildings
WhatsApp turns on merchant chat payments in Brazil

Alibaba (BABA) unveils new ChatGPT-like service to be integrated across all its products (00:32). Bitcoin (BTC-USD) crosses $30,000 to hit 10-month high as investors increasingly bet on Fed pause (01:18). South Korea bills Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) a $32M fine for blocking rival's video games (03:35).

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Global PC shipments fall 29% in Q1, growth expected after 2023
Virgin Orbit gets Nasdaq delisting notice after filing for bankruptcy
Amazon charging fees for UPS returns in cost-cutting move - report
China luxury car importer Cheetah Net files for $12M US IPO
TypTap Insurance, a unit of HCI Group, pulls $100M IPO plans
UnitedHealth expands in primary care with Crystal Run acquisition
UnitedHealth Group: May Seem Overvalued But Significant Upside Still Ahead

Tesla (TSLA) to build new factory in Shanghai for Megapack battery (00:39). Baidu (BIDU) sues Apple (AAPL) and app developers over bogus Ernie bot apps - report (03:38). Emirates Telecom to buy 50% of Uber's (UBER) Careem super app for $400M (04:07).

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, others request DOJ probe of Warner Bros. Discovery deal
Samsung Electronics to cut memory chip output by 'meaningful' level
Premier cancer research event, AACR is starting this week; Here is what to expect
Catalyst Watch: Eyes on inflation data, big bank earnings
The March Jobs Report Is Just Right

The closely-watched March consumer price index report is due for release. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) cuts prices on all US models. The new Super Mario Bros. (CMCSA) film is looking to hit big on its opening weekend.

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The March jobs report (out on a stock market holiday) took some steam out of the weak labor market narrative of the week. Seeking Alpha Director of News Jerry Kronenberg joins Kim Khan to break down the bond and futures action and what this means for a data-dependent Federal Reserve.

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Nonfarm payrolls growth cools in March, but unemployment rate tightens to 3.5%

FedEx (FDX) to consolidate operations amid cost-savings effort (00:52). Tesla (TSLA) nearly triples total workforce at Austin gigafactory (05:29). Amazon (AMZN) eyes reduced stock awards for employees - report (06:03).

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Bed Bath & Beyond stock slumps despite $120M merchandise agreement
Mike Fay: Ethereum Staking With Lido Finance: The Shanghai Catalyst
Tattooed Chef receives noncompliance letter from Nasdaq
Tattooed Chef: 3 Reasons To Avoid This Cash Incinerator
Disney changes streaming heads; Perlmutter speaks out on firing
Pan American Silver transferring listing of common shares to NYSE from NASDAQMalaysia's VCI Global reportedly postpones downsized $8M US IPO

Trump SPAC Digital World (DWAC) drops amid former president's arraignment, delayed 10-K filing (00:55). J&J (JNJ) unit refiles for bankruptcy over talc litigation; offers to pay $8.9B (01:46). Walmart (WMT) aims to have about 65% of its stores serviced by automation by 2026 end (06:39).

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Granite secures ~$126M contract to relocate U.S. Marines from Japan
Compass Minerals cuts 16% of workforce in restructuring
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Exxon expects up to $1.8B lower Q1 profit from lower oil and gas prices
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2 Under The Radar Stocks Favored By Quant Zachary Marx, CFA

Virgin Orbit (VORB) files for bankruptcy after failing to find a source of funding (00:35). Why are Bob Iger and Ron DeSantis at odds? It's a long story. (02:02) A Twitter logo change sends DogeCoin soaring and apes rejoice even as AMC stock slumps. (03:35)

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McDonald's (MCD) reportedly orders offices closed ahead of expected layoffs (00:44). OPEC+ announces surprise oil production cut. (02:10) World Wrestling (WWE) Entertainment reportedly close to sale to Endeavor (EDR). (05:29)

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Invest Heroes: McDonald's: It Is Not Interesting Yet
Catalyst watch: Tesla deliveries, Walmart event and jobs report headline big week
Tesla tops deliveries expectations with 422,875 cars moved in Q1
XPeng announces vehicle delivery of 7,002 in March
FTX's European arm sets up website to unlock users' funds
Colin Tedards: Ranking The WWE Buyout Options

The March jobs report will be the most watched news of the week. The first few days of April will see a major focus on auto sales and deliveries numbers, with reports from General Motors (GM), Toyota (TM) and Tesla (TSLA). And, Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) is reportedly scaling back movie development.

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Netflix Scaling Back Movies:
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Catalyst watch for the week of April 2. Seeking Alpha Managing News Editor, Kim Khan explores the big topic of the week, nonfarm payrolls (00:32). Seeking Alpha Associate News Editor, Kevin Curran says expect Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) and Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) to report earnings next week (03:07). A hot topic this weekend is March Madness. Is your bracket busted? (05:07) Finally, look out for a new survey in Monday’s Wall Street Breakfast newsletter.

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Constellation Brands to use content studio partnership to promote wines
Levi’s likely to miss Q1 earnings expectations, UBS says

Virgin Orbit (VORB) stock slumps ~43% in extended trading after co to ax nearly entire workforce. (00:42) Why did EVgo (EVGO) stock surge on Thursday? Stronger than expected earnings, upbeat outlook (02:07). Tesla (TSLA) reportedly eyeing US-based battery plant alongside CATL (03:45).

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EVgo Q4 Earnings: Not An Exciting Quarter
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Trump indicted, calls case 'witch hunt'; Trump SPAC DWAC jumps (updated)
Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to latest batches of charges
Wells Fargo fined $97M for breaking U.S. sanctions rules

National CineMedia (NCMI) jumps 19% as it notes talks with lenders. (00:44) LendingTree (TREE) announces 13% workforce reduction plan to reduce operating costs (02:00). Coinbase (COIN) said to be in talks with regulators to stay in Canada (05:38).

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Arbitrum Airdrop: Strong Network Metrics, Weak Token Economics
Coinbase said to be in talks with regulators to stay in Canada
CommScope investing $47M to expand fiber-optic cable production
Electronic Arts to cut 6% of workforce, take $170M-$200M in charges
Wolverine World Wide cuts jobs in UK as it streamlines Sweaty Betty
mCloud Technologies receives non-compliance notice from Nasdaq
Apple says annual developer conference will start June 5

Biomea (BMEA) climbs on Phase 2 data for Type 2 diabetes candidate. (00:42) Ermotti returns as UBS (UBS) CEO to guide Credit Suisse (CS) deal (01:45). AMC (AMC) jumps on report Amazon (AMZN) exploring potential acquisition (updated) (06:40).

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Microsoft debuts new AI chatbot for cybersecurity needs
Lucid reportedly plans to lay off nearly 1300 workers
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N-able jumps 8% on addition to SmallCap 600 index
Chinese edtech NetClass files for proposed $17M US IPO
Skincare products developer CoLabs files for proposed $6M IPO
Nike opens Jordan brand store in Japan

Disney (DIS) launches first of three job-cutting rounds this week - memo (00:41). Binance (BNB-USD) and CEO Changpeng Zhao sued by CFTC over regulatory breaches (update) (03:41). Alibaba (BABA) to break up into six units which may pursue individual IPOs: Report (06:27).

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Cigna, Humana accused of price fixing in Ohio – WSJ
Forum Energy wins $25M contract to provide desalter systems to Saudi Aramco
Full impact of Federal Reserve's tightening still being learned, Fed's Jefferson says
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FDIC inks deal for First Citizens (FCNCA) to buy Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB). (00:53) Tim Cook lauds Apple's (AAPL) 'symbiotic' relationship with China. (06:06) Curaleaf (CURLF) delays release of Q4, 2022 financial results (07:15).

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Apple (AAPL) is looking to invest more in putting movies in theaters. Lululemon (LULU) is set to report earnings this week. And, Dollar General (DG) faces fines of more than $1million over price inaccuracies.

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Micron stock climbs 5% as anticipation for memory chipmaker's results grows
Lululemon bulls call out attractive entry point ahead of earnings next week
Citi expects Lululemon stock to pop post earnings
Traders boost bets that Federal Reserve will cut policy rate in June

U.S. prepared to take more actions to ensure deposits are safe, Janet Yellen says (00:50). Deutsche Bank (DB) shares tumble as cost of default insurance spikes (02:03). TikTok (BDNCE) CEO defends 'American data stored on American soil' in House hearing (07:00).

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U.S. oil reserve refill could take 'a few years,' energy secretary says
Accenture to lay off 19,000 people in cost cutting effort
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JPMorgan, Citigroup said to warn staff not to solicit client business from stressed banks
Hyundai, Kia recall 570K vehicles due to fire risk, NHTSA says
Boeing Starliner crewed flight delayed again, NASA says
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CashFlow Hunter: Silicon Valley Bank Fallout: Opportunity In Schwab?
CashFlow Hunter: SVB Financial: Blow Up Risk

Nasdaq, S&P futures rebound from post-Fed slump as markets price in no more hikes (00:56). Coinbase (COIN) stock slides 14% after the bell as SEC warns of potential charges. (04:46) J&J (JNJ) turns to Supreme Court to OK unit bankruptcy plan for talc lawsuits - report (07:34).

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Janet Yellen says not weighing covering all uninsured bank deposits
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Bitcoin erases week's gains as Fed's inflation fight rumbles on
U.S. bond investors look to sue Swiss over $17B Credit Suisse debt writeoff - report
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Federal Reserve faces dilemma — to hike or not as financial shock complicates (00:51). GameStop (GME) soars 31% after the retailer records a surprise Q4 profit (03:49). Credit Suisse (CS) staff deferred bonuses to be suspended as ordered by Swiss Federal council (07:46).

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Bill Ackman and Elon Musk among the doves ahead of Fed interest rate decision
Should the FDIC deposit insurance cap be kept, waived or raised?
SVB Financial says FDIC took 'improper actions' to cut it off from cash - report
GameStop soars 31% after the retailer records a surprise Q4 profit
Eli Lilly experiencing shortages of diabetes med Trulicity
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First Republic (FRC) recovers from record low on new rescue plan (00:40). Judge allows suits over JPMorgan (JPM), Deutsche Bank (DB) ties with Epstein to proceed (04:19). Ferrari (RACE) discloses a cybersecurity incident regarding client data (04:57).

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Amazon cuts 9,000 jobs — and more layoffs could be coming
Marcel Knoop: Amazon: Breaking Up The Company From An Accounting Standpoint
California to empower oil company watchdog to monitor gasoline prices
Baxter biopharma solutions unit seeing interest from Thermo Fisher, Celltrion - report
Cortigent, developer of human vision restoration devices, files for $17M IPO
Judge allows suits over JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank ties with Epstein to proceed
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis calls for ban on CBDC
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UBS (UBS) confirms deal to acquire Credit Suisse (CS) for $3.25B in stock (00:39). Midsize banks press FDIC to insure all deposits over next two years - Bloomberg (07:57). Warren Buffett (BRK.B) talking to Biden administration on the banking crisis - report (07:07).

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Credit Suisse, UBS tumble in premarket trading after emergency rescue
NY Community Bancorp unit agrees to buy Signature Bank deposits, some loans
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The market anticipates the Fed will hike rates 25 basis points this week at a crucial 2 day meeting that has investors on edge. Nike (NKE) is expected to post its fiscal third quarter update. And, NVIDIA (NVDA) will present its latest advancements in AI this week, and analysts say the megatrend is becoming harder to ignore.

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Catalyst watch for the week of March 19. Seeking Alpha Associate News Editor, Kevin Curran explains what could result from the FOMC meeting on March 21, 22, following the recent events surrounding Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB), Signature Bank (SBNY) and First Republic Bank (FRC) (00:37). Kevin gives an earnings and conference preview (03:41). He says to look for reports from Foot Locker (FL) and Nike (NKE) (05:13). In addition, Nvidia (NVDA) is hosting a conference and one of the major topics is AI. Finally, in light of the banking crisis, will the Fed hold? Look out for our survey in Monday’s Wall Street Breakfast newsletter.

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Expectations tilt firmly towards 25 bp Fed hike, spurred by bank crisis, ECB decision

First Republic Bank (FRC) sinks after suspending dividend following bank support (00:41). FedEx (FDX) stock flies higher as cost-saving efforts bear fruit (03:04). TikTok (BDNCE) said in talks with potential buyers as U.S. pushes for possible ban - report (05:10).

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Google to boost price of YouTube TV amid rising content costs
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway adds more Occidental shares, boosting its stake to 23.1%
Virgin Orbit reportedly in talks about potential buyout
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Credit Suisse (CS) stock jumps 32% as lender secures $54B loan from Swiss National Bank (00:59). First Republic Bank (FRC) gains on report it's evaluating options including a sale (02:22). Virgin Orbit (VORB) plunges on report it's furloughing employees as it seeks funding lifeline (02:40).

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First Republic Bank gains on report it's evaluating options including a sale
Mike Fay, BlockChain Reaction: Bitcoin: 10 Years Since Cyprus
SVB, Signature Bank bid deadline set for Friday by FDIC - Reuters
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Apple supplier, Foxconn to debut manufacturing AirPods at a $200M factory in Telangana
Robinhood COO Gretchen Howard to leave at 2023 end - filing
Boeing estimates aircraft financing will reach pre-pandemic levels this year

Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB) collapse, insider stock sales investigated by regulators - report (00:47). TikTok said to consider splitting from ByteDance (BDNCE) if it can't reach U.S. agreement (02:43). Credit Suisse (CS) stock plunges to record low as top investor rules out further support.(06:25)

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Facebook parent Meta Platforms slashes another 10,000 jobs
SVB Financial confirms that Goldman was buyer of underwater securities last week
Fed to consider tough rules for midsize banks following SVB failure- report
DOJ was probing Signature Bank's work with crypto clients ahead of collapse - report
Apple said to delay bonuses for some staff, freeze hiring over cost scrutiny
Univar jumps after Apollo Global agrees to acquire for $8.1B (update)
Tyson Foods set to lay off 1,700 employees, close two plants
Boxed plunges after saying it's evaluating potential bankruptcy filing, other options
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FDIC is reportedly planning another auction of Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB) (00:45). Credit Suisse (CS) discloses 'material weakness' in reporting procedures (04:23). CPI watch: All eyes on inflation data for clues on Fed rate hike path (03:15).

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Federal Reserve to review its oversight of Silicon Valley Bank, led by Michael Barr
Netflix said to be considering alternatives for ad operations
IP Banking Research: Credit Suisse: I Am Selling (Rating Downgrade)
Amgen facing class action suit over owing more than $10B in back taxes and penalties
Boeing is said to be close to selling almost 80 Dreamliners to two Saudi airlines
Uber, Lyft and DASH notched higher as California court classifies drivers as contractors
SurveyMonkey parent Momentive to be taken private in deal valuing it at ~$1.5B
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Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB) depositors to have access to all funds on Monday (00:38). Federal Reserve creates lending facility for banks.(01:35) Signature Bank (SBNY) taken over by New York Department of Financial Services (01:07).

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First Republic gets liquidity support from Federal Reserve, JPMorgan Chase
HSBC acquires Silicon Valley Bank UK for £1
Cash Flow Hunter: SVB Financial: Blow Up Risk
Coinbase had $240M cash balance at Signature Bank, expects full recovery
Etsy sellers impacted by collapse of Silicon Valley Bank - reports
RAPT Therapeutics, Repare Therapeutics among biotechs to disclose exposure to Silicon Valley Bank
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Bill Ackman says more banks will fail, but now have government 'roadmap' to manage them'
Everything Everywhere' strikes blow for indie filmmaking at Oscars
March Madness is here - time to buy or fade sports betting stocks?

The February Consumer Price Index to be released this week. Drama ensues over the Silicon Valley Bank (NASDAQ:SIVB) meltdown, while investors remain wary over a possible contagion effect. And, the upcoming Fedex (FDX) earnings report could offer some insight into the state of the U.S. economy.

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Catalyst watch for the week of March 12. Seeking Alpha Managing News Editor, Kim Khan gives a rundown of the catalysts for the week featuring CPI (00:32). Seeking Alpha Associate News Editor, Kevin Curran gives an earnings preview (02:13). He says to look for reports from Adobe (ADBE), FedEx (FDX) and Dollar General (DG). In addition, the hosts discuss whether Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB) will get a bailout and the impact the news is having on other banks (04:02). Finally, Kim wants to know, what is your favorite Wall Street movie (10:01)?

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SVB Financial's attempts to raise capital failed; in talks for sale - report
Nonfarm payrolls growth stronger than expected; unemployment rises to 3.6%
Charles Schwab stock selloff deepens; Morgan Stanley calls it overdone

SVB Financial Group (SIVB) plunges 60%, leads banks lower (00:52). February jobs expected to ease from January's blowout number (02:52). Biden's budget proposal seeks to increase taxes on rich, boost spending, cut deficit (03:48).

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Fed is creating team of experts to keep track of crypto developments, Barr says
SEC makes Blackbaud pay $3M for misleading about 2020 cyberattack
PishPosh postpones $9M IPO, two days after shares were priced

Credit Suisse (CS) shares drop after it delays annual report over SEC queries (00:48). Silvergate Capital (SI) to wind down operations, liquidate Silvergate Bank (01:54). Walgreens' (WBA) $54M contract with California to be canceled over abortion pill access (05:27).

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Boeing will see stronger oversight from Federal Aviation Administration
BHP to bypass lithium while maintaining focus on copper, nickel
BHP Group: Future Looks Good, But The Stock Is Not Yet A Buy
WWE sheds loss amid report it's pursuing legal betting on scripted matches

S&P, Nasdaq, Dow futures tick up as market braces for the return of Powell (1:00). Senators unveil bill to rein in TikTok (BDNCE), 'adversarial' tech (06:49). Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B) buys another 5.8M Occidental (OXY) shares (08:34).

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SoFi sues Biden administration seeking to end student loan payment pause
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Sohn dropping unsuccessful 16-month bid to join FCC
WeWork said to be in talks to overhaul over $3B of debt, raise more cash

Investors eye Powell's Senate testimony for rate hike clues amid hot economic data (00:48). Meta Platforms (META) is reportedly ready to cut thousands more jobs as soon as this week (01:59). Why did Spirit Airlines (SAVE) stock slide on Monday? JetBlue (JBLU) deal looks potentially doomed (02:33).

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Google prepares workers for fewer senior promotions - report
GOOG Vs. GOOGL Stock: 2 Ways To Buy Alphabet, One Of Them Is Always Better
Paramount exploring selling control of BET media assets; Perry expresses interest (updated)
WW buying telehealth provider Sequence; provides easier access to obesity drugs
Amazon self-driving unit Zoox faces safety probe

Hawley expected to introduce a bill to ban senior federal officials from stock trading. More cost cuts? Amazon (AMZN) is shuttering Go stores after HQ2 construction halt. Tesla (TSLA) slashes U.S. Model S and Model X prices to surge consumer demand.

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Norfolk Southern says second derailed train in Ohio contains no toxins
DocuSign: Lots Of Potential In An Expensive Stock; Taking A Wait-And-See Approach
More cost cuts? Amazon is shuttering Go stores after HQ2 construction halt
Tesla slashes U.S. Model S and Model X prices to surge consumer demand
Airbnb cuts 30% of recruiting staff (update)
Johnson & Johnson's Stelara demonstrates long-term efficacy in Crohn's disease

The February U.S. jobs report could mean interest rates will be raised more than expected. The NBA is rolling toward a new multiyear deal for rights to its games, putting pressure on ESPN (NYSE:DIS) and Turner (NASDAQ:WBD). Tesla's (NASDAQ:TSLA) bid to be the world's largest automaker could get a boost from its new massive Mexico Gigafactory.

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White House declares 30 days timeline to get rid of TikTok app from federal devices

Ericsson (ERIC) paying $207M fine to resolve breached DOJ deal. Apple (AAPL) supplier, Foxconn (FXCOF) said to build $700M iPhone plant in India in shift from China. S&P, Nasdaq, Dow futures edge up as yields retreat.

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Sprouts Farmers Market: A Peter Lynch Story

Why did Silvergate (SI) tank? Stock hits record low on potential going concern risk.

Parkland nixes planned renewable diesel project, citing U.S. law

Norfolk Southern and other big railroads will join the FRA 'close call' program

HPE buys Israeli cloud security firm Axis Security

Vegan fast-food chain Odd Burger files for Nasdaq uplisting, $12M offering

Better Choice lays off 25% of its workforceCiti said to cut less than 1% of workforce, with investment-banking staff targeted

ESPN looking to help users find sports streams - even on its rivals, report says

Biden's first veto set to counter anti-ESG investing bill. Salesforce (CRM) shares climb as earnings outlook, results suggest more strength ahead. Tesla's (TSLA) new master plan includes next-gen EV platform, leading Earth's path to a sustainable economy.

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Silvergate sinks 32% as annual report filing delayed amid higher losses, regulatory probe

Lithium Americas can start digging at Thacker Pass, appeals court denies injunction

Crypto exchange Kraken said to stop using Signature Bank for dollar deposits, withdrawals

Microsoft-Activision review gets two more weeks from Europe watchdog

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Eli Lilly slashes insulin prices by 70%, places $35 monthly out-of-pocket cap

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Tesla (TSLA) Investor Day preview: Are cheaper electric vehicles part of the master plan? General Motors (GM) cuts jobs despite pledges to the contrary. FTX's (FTT-USD) Singh to plead guilty to fraud charges; SEC, CFTC file separate complaints (update).

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Goldman Sachs said to be open to hiring staff for digital assets group

Goldman is said to evaluate sale of GreenSky - report

Chinese medical device maker MED EIBY files for $20M US IPO

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Supreme Court to hear case on Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Ron DeSantis puts Disney's (DIS) special Florida district under state control. Altria (MO) is reportedly in a deal for vaping brand NJOY (updated).

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Plaintiffs ask for emergency injunction for Thacker Pass lithium mine before digging starts

US GoldMining, a unit of Canada's GoldMining, files for $20M US IPO

Snap launching 'My AI' chatbot for subscribers

Meta Platforms building 'top-level' product group focused on AI, Zuckerberg says

Palantir job cuts to hit 2% of workforce

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Pfizer (PFE) reportedly in early stage talks to acquire Seagen (SGE). Nokia (NOK) revamps iconic logo in strategy shift away from phone business. Nasdaq, S&P, Dow futures rise with durable goods orders in view.

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Union Pacific looking for new chief executive amid activist pressure

Seagen: Back On Track, Priced About Right

Tesla’s (TSLA) biggest event of the year is this week, where they’ll focus on their plan to make electric vehicles more affordable. In the retail sector, Target (TGT) is due to report earnings this week. And, the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona will give consumers an anticipated update on the 5G ecosystem.

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Catalyst watch for the week of February 26. Seeking Alpha Managing News Editor, Kim Khan gives a rundown of the catalysts for the week including Chicago PMI. Seeking Alpha Associate News Editor, Kevin Curran gives an earnings preview. He says several retailers including Lowe’s (LOW) and Target (TGT) are due to report. In addition to retailers, look for reports from EV charging, auto and energy companies. Kevin also gives a detailed breakdown of what investors could see from Tesla’s (TSLA) 2023 Investor Day event. Finally, Kim is asking, “What do you think of a 4-day trading week?”

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Tesla announces global engineering HQ in Palo Alto

Tesla weighing takeover bid for Sigma Lithium - Bloomberg

Tesla's potential lithium deal is sized up by analysts

Yellen warns on global economy as China pushes ceasefire in Ukraine. DOJ reportedly set to sue Adobe (ADBE) over $20B Figma acquisition. Boeing (BA) said to freeze deliveries of 787 jets over documentation questions.

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Sam Bankman-Fried indicted on more criminal charges over FTX collapse

Retirement analysis: Fidelity reveals average 401(k) lost 23% in 2022

Adobe: A Compounder That May Beat The Market

Tesla (TSLA) announces global engineering HQ in Palo Alto. AI is at 'an inflection point' according to Nvidia's (NVDA) CEO. DOJ moves forward on yet another Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) antitrust case, over Google Maps.

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Wells Fargo lays off mortgage bankers as it streamlines home lending business - report

Apple nears bid to shake up glucose monitoring market – Bloomberg

Starbucks jolts the coffee market with its biggest product launch in years

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Nvidia: Soaring On Q4 Earnings Beat

Why did Home Depot (HD) stock slide on Tuesday? Earnings left room for improvement. Walmart (WMT) warns shoppers are pulling back on spending. Backlash at Amazon (AMZN) after employees ordered back to the office.

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News Corp. says no more talks about selling Move unit to CoStar Group

One Medical jumps on report FTC won't challenge Amazon purchase

U.S. to trim mortgage insurance costs in bid to boost affordability - report

Tyson Foods acquires Williams Sausage Company for undisclosed amount

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Russia's Putin gives speech following Biden's visit to Ukraine. Ericsson (ERIC) said to axe 1,400 jobs in Sweden. Meta (META) to launch monthly subscription service for Instagram , Facebook - reports.

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Meta to launch monthly subscription service for Instagram, Facebook - reports

Ericsson said to axe 1,400 jobs in Sweden

Uber reportedly in a deal with Tata Motors to launch 25,000 EVs in India

Hong Kong opens doors to retail investors for trading large crypto tokens

NBA inks new strategic partnership with China's Ant Group

Tencent reportedly in talks to sell Meta's Quest 2 VR Headset in China

Slowing 5G Spend And Strategic Missteps Have Ericsson Shares On The Mat

Russia’s central bank says it will roll out a digital currency pilot, following in Japan’s footsteps.
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Catalyst watch for the week of February 19. Seeking Alpha Director of News, Jerry Kronenberg gives a rundown of the catalysts for the week including FOMC minutes. Seeking Alpha Associate News Editor, Kevin Curran gives an earnings preview. He says Home Depot (HD) and Walmart (WMT) are reporting next week with Lowe’s (LOW) and Target (TGT) the following week. One key data point to note is bloated inventory, a previous issue for some retailers.

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Are retailers finally wrangling inventory issues?

Catalyst watch: Spotlight on retail earnings, Lucid Group, Silvergate Capital and Radware

Apple (AAPL) said to start laying off contractors in recent days. Tesla (TSLA) falls into negative territory after recalling +360K vehicles in the U.S. Norfolk Southern (NSC) under pressure as another train derails near Detroit.

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Applied Materials rises as guidance tops estimates

Life Storage turns down Public Storage's $11B offer for company

BJ’s Restaurant posts stronger than expected profits, eyes price increases

MKSI's Ransomware Attack Could Have Significant Implications For Applied Materials

U.S. has until July-September to avert debt-ceiling breach, CBO estimates. Apple (AAPL) reportedly planning on mixed-reality headset debut in June. Binance USD (BUSD-USD): The Wells Notice Is A Big Deal For All Of Crypto.

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Apple granted patent for foldable device as speculation mounts

Trulieve begins ads on Twitter, first US cannabis company to advertise on the medium

Tesla's Model Y is sold out in the U.S. for this quarter

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Jeffrey Smith's Starboard Value adds Salesforce (CRM), Vertiv (VRT), exits Huntsman (HUN), ACIW (ACIW). Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B) adds to Apple (AAPL) stake, pares US Bancorp (USB), BNY Mellon (BK) stakes. 3G Capital adds Nvidia (NVDA) in Q4; exits Microsoft (MSFT), JD.com (JD). Is The JEPI ETF Actually Worth It?

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Avaya files for bankruptcy, draws $780M in new financing

Grove Collaborative announces Walmart, Amazon launch (update)

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CPI expected to jump M/M in January but cool Y/Y; don't expect a Fed pivot. Boeing (BA) said to plan $24M investment for logistics center in India. Ford (F) confirms $3.5B battery plant, downplays political risk of CATL partnership, cutting jobs in Europe.

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Microsoft begins rolling out ChatGPT for desktop use; mobile devices still to come

NBC Sports reportedly planning serious bid to reclaim NBA rights

Super Bowl ratings rise 1% from last year, with bump from Rihanna

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Palantir: Nearing A Danger Zone Ahead Of Q4 Earnings (Technical Analysis)

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In the U.S., key reports due out putting the spotlight once again on inflation and interest rates.
Football fans are counting down the minutes until the superbowl, as bets are likely to be wagered by 30 million, and advertisers are dropping 7M dollars for airtime, during the most watched event of the year. Meanwhile, Apple (AAPL) takes over from Pepsico (PEP) as the sponsor of this year's halftime show, headlined by none other than Rihanna.

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Fox sells out Super Bowl ads, no thanks to crypto 'implosion'; Brady makes broadcast plans

Used auto prices rise in January after dealers loaded up on inventory

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Apollo's (APO) Yahoo to lay off more than 20% of staff in digital ad strategy shift. Lyft (LYFT) sinks 30%+ after hours as weak Q1 guidance disappoints Wall Street (update). Coinbase (COIN) tumbles on fears the SEC could do away with crypto staking.

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Micron dips as it suspends bonuses, cuts executive salaries

Microsoft-owned GitHub said to cut 10% of staff, to go fully remote

Chick-fil-A comes out of the lab with a new plant-based sandwich; Beyond Meat -5%

PayPal Holdings' Dan Schulman to retire at year end after eight years as CEO

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Netflix expands account-sharing approach to four countries

Post to buy 9Lives, other pet food brands from Smucker in $1.2B deal

Google Labs VP exiting to form AI start-up with Salesforce ex Taylor

Affirm stock sinks as outlook dimmed on higher borrowing costs, 19% job cuts announced

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Biden says in the State of the Union economy is building 'from the bottom up.’ Zoom (ZM) jumps as CEO says company will lay off 1,300 workers. Microsoft (MSFT) tops $2T market cap as it unveils AI-powered Bing, Edge browser.

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Apple Pay Later coming soon as tech giant pushes into financial services

Meta settles lawsuit over its infinity-symbol logo

eBay announces hundreds of job cuts

Investing Experts Podcast: Top 10 Stocks For 2023 With Head Of Quant Steven Cress

Top 10 Stocks For 2023

AI frenzy: Baidu (BIDU) confirms plan to launch ChatGPT-like bot called 'Ernie'. Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) to launch Bard chatbot for feedback as it steps up AI competition. Boeing (BA) to cut 2,000 white-collar jobs in finance, HR - report.

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Economy in focus at Biden's State of the Union address

Bed Bath & Beyond pares monster gain after convertible stock deal announced

CVS close to acquiring Oak Street Health for $10.5B - WSJ

Restaurant groups Cava, Fogo, Panera reportedly eyeing 2023 IPOs

Sam Bankman-Fried reaches deal with federal prosecutors on use of encrypted apps

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U.S.-China relations on edge after spy balloon is shot down. Dell (DELL) to slash 6,650 jobs, ~5% of global workforce - report. After recent cuts, Tesla (TSLA) lifts Model Y prices in the U.S.

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Fitness mirror vendor Interactive Strength, d.b.a. Forme, sets terms for $14M IPO

Public Storage offers to acquire rival Life Storage for $11B

Elon Musk wins Tesla shareholder lawsuit over 2018 ‘funding secured’ tweet

Disney could license content to rivals as part of Iger's new company direction

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Catalyst watch for the week of February 5. Seeking Alpha Senior Managing News Editor, Kim Khan speaks with Julie Morgan about an error in Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks and how upcoming fed speakers will finetune the message. In addition, Khan gives a Chipotle (CMG) earnings preview. He also discusses how the Glazer family’s loss of Tom Brady from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be softened by the sale of Manchester United (MANU).

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Catalyst watch: Google talks AI, Nordstrom drama and Canada Goose event

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Chipotle announces plan to hire 15,000 new employees

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Apple (AAPL) would've grown in 'vast majority' of markets if not for FX headwinds: Cook. Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL) CEO Pichai touts AI, but says business is 'more challenging'. Amazon (AMZN) stock moves lower on mixed earnings result (update). January nonfarm payroll report should show slower growth, but will it suit the Fed?

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UnitedHealth, Humana take hit on low Medicare Advantage payment increase for 2024

Nordstrom jumps 30% on report activist Ryan Cohen takes stake

Weighing Machine: Nordstrom: Cheap But I'm Not Buying

Meta Platforms (META) rockets as Q4 results surpass expectations, unveils $40B buyback. Markets should 'feel better' by progress in debt limit talks - McCarthy. Crypto Thursday with Mike Fay, BlockChain Reaction on the Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and Ethereum (ETH-USD) rally following the Fed announcement.

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An Investor Roadmap For 2023 U.S. Debt Ceiling Crisis

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's bail conditions amended by judge

Merck COVID-19 pill linked to virus mutations – study

Federal Reserve poised for 25-bp rate hike; expect tough talk from Powell. Intel (INTC) cutting employees' pay, trimming CEO salary by 25% in downturn. The TACK ETF (TACK) And Market Outlook With Katie Stockton And Austin Hankwitz.

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Snap earnings call: Improvements will take time to hit top line, CEO says

Feeling the heat from ChatGPT, Google is testing new AI products

The TACK ETF And Market Outlook With Katie Stockton And Austin Hankwitz

Cannabis vaping and tobacco products vendor Ispire files for $42M IPO

PayPal to lay off 2,000 employees in another round of cost cuts, stock rises over 3%

Whole Foods presses supplier to cut prices

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U.S. could avoid recession in 2023: IMF upgrades latest forecasts. Alibaba (BABA) shares slump on rumor it could move HQ to Singapore. Paramount+ (PARA) merging with Showtime, in linear/streaming reworking.

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Groupon approves new restructuring phase, will shed 500 jobs

Carvana Is Likely Going To Crash Yet Again

J&J falls after appeals court rules company can't use bankruptcy to end cancer suits (update)

COVID-19 public health emergency coming to an end May 11, Biden says

China's Baidu (BIDU) will reportedly release ChatGPT-like bot in March. Philips (PHG) stock rises as Q4 sales climb; supply chain issues, jobs cuts and 'slow start' in 2023. Boeing (BA) plans to hire 10,000 workers this year.

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Catalyst watch: Eyes on tech earnings, Chinese EV stocks, Peloton and Church & Dwight

Cost cuts? Minimum purchase requirement raised at Amazon Fresh

Netflix dominates most-streamed programs of '22, as original programming grows

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Catalyst watch for the week of January 29. Seeking Alpha Senior Managing News Editor Kim Khan speaks with Julie Morgan about the upcoming FOMC meeting and gives a preview of Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL) earnings. In addition, Khan discusses Q4 GDP and what analysts are saying about a recession in 2023.

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Intel (INTC) plunges after Q1 guidance badly misses expectations. Walmart (WMT) plans to expand Sam's Club for the first time in five years. Travel demand: Airbus (EADSY) to recruit 13,000 new employees in 2023.

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Why did Salesforce stock go up today? reports on possible addition of new directors

Intel: The Dividend May Be In Danger

Hasbro COO Eric Nyman steps down; to eliminate 1,000 full-time positions in 2023

Medical device maker NeurAxis sets terms for $15M IPO

Chinese logistics services provider Shengfeng sets terms for $25M US IPO

Tesla (TSLA) cruises past profit expectations, tips new model and Cybertrucks are on the way. Shopify (SHOP) stock surges on pricing plan increases. Toyota (TM) Motor names new CEO and Chairman. Mike Fay’s take on Bitcoin’s (BTC-USD) rise.

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A Threat To Shopify That All Bulls Must Consider

Tobacco giants look at deal options with Juul

Meta bringing Trump back to Facebook, Instagram

Will the U.S. supply Ukraine with fighter jets after tank approval?

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Investing Experts Podcast: The SEC Is Coming For Crypto + Mike Fay's Top Token For 2023

Tesla (TSLA) earnings preview: Wildcards include deliveries guidance, margin read-throughs and CEO succession hints. U.S. poised to send dozens of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. Netflix (NFLX) - Are You Still Investing? With Beth Kindig And Knox Ridley.

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Carvana reaches deal to continue sales in Illinois

Rocket Lab rallies after successful launch from U.S. soil

Murdoch calls off plan to re-merge Fox, News Corp.

General Dynamics: Positive Risk/Reward Going Into Q4 Earnings

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DOJ poised to file second antitrust lawsuit against Google (GOOG) (GOOGL). Ticketmaster (LYV) exec to tell Senate panel of lessons learned in Swift ticket fiasco. Amazon (AMZN) dives deeper into healthcare with generic prescription service.

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Bankrupt Genesis gets court nod for first day motions

Pliant Therapeutics begins $175M public offering; closes up 35%

HighPeak Energy to evaluate strategic options including possible sale

Tesla CEO Elon Musk testifies 'funding secured' tweet was the real deal

Fleshing Out Tesla Analysts' Fourth Quarter Estimates

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Activist Elliott Management said to take a large stake in Salesforce (CRM) - WSJ. Spotify (SPOT) plans dismissal of staff as soon as this week to cut costs. Abbott (ABT) under DOJ criminal probe over behavior at Michigan baby formula plant.

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Catalyst watch: Tesla reverberations, Intel earnings, Rocket Lab launch and Macau stocks on holiday
Former FTX US head raises $5M from Coinbase, Circle to build out new crypto venture
GM and LG cancel plans for fourth US plant
Proterra to cut 300 jobs as it consolidates manufacturing plants
Spotify Techology S.A. (SPOT)

Today’s show focuses on the catalyst watch for the week of January 22. Seeking Alpha Managing Editor, Kim Khan explores GDP and gives a preview of Tesla (TSLA) earnings. Khan and Julie Morgan discuss the highlights from the latest Elon Musk legal showdown over tweets from 2018 about taking Tesla private.

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Elon Musk faces another legal showdown over taking Tesla private tweet.

Tesla earnings are next week and the whole EV sector could get a jolt.

World trade is expected to lag global GDP growth as trade patterns shift, BCG says.

Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL) to cut 12,000 jobs worldwide. Netflix (NFLX) earnings: Stock gains as subs, revenues clear expectations bar. T-Mobile (TMUS) investigates 37M customer account data breach. DCG’s crypto lending subsidiary Genesis files for bankruptcy protection in New York.

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Wayfair is reportedly laying off 1K workers as pandemic boom reverses
Boeing ordered to hear felony charge related to 737 Max crashes
Capital One Financial lays off over 1K tech employees
Concert Pharmaceuticals (CNCE)
Ally Financial (ALLY)
Regions Financial (RF)

U.S. government set to hit the debt ceiling today: What's next? Genesis Global likely to file for bankruptcy this week - report. Vroom (VRM) slashes workforce by 20%.

Microsoft (MSFT) may cut engineering jobs and could unveil the layoffs Wednesday. Elon Musk faces another legal showdown over taking Tesla (TSLA) private tweet. Apple (AAPL) plans cheaper mixed-reality headset, postpones AR glasses.

Where to invest? China's population drops for the first time in decades. Activist Ryan Cohen takes stake in Alibaba (BABA) in push for more buybacks - report. Xpeng (XPEV) cuts prices on most models following Tesla (TSLA), Seres.

'Tis the earnings season as biggest U.S. banks start festivities, Wall Street extends rally on Thursday and compensation is cooking.

What will today’s Consumer Price Index bring? Peltz at it again and damaged database disrupts travel.

Wells Fargo unveils plans to step back from housing market, the World Bank slashes global growth forecast and Fed Chair not a 'climate policymaker.'

Disney CEO says office is the Happiest Place on Earth; traders probe Federal Reserve and Virgin Orbit gets grounded.

Chaos in Brazil as thousands of supporters of former Brazilian President Bolsonaro stormed the country's government buildings on Sunday. The 'right-to-repair' movement is making its way through the agriculture sector, with Deere and Co. (NYSE:DE) giving its U.S. customers the right to fix their own equipment. Arguing that the tactics are used to to suppress wages and hamper innovation, the Federal Trade Commission last week proposed a rule that will ban employers from imposing noncompete clauses on their workers.

Nonfarm payrolls report to provide insight into inflation, Fed policy. Raytheon (RTX) exploring $1B sale of actuation business - report. ChatGPT creator OpenAi in talks for tender offer at $29B valuation - report. Boeing’s (BA) safety procedures face review by a new FAA panel.

Amazon (AMZN) to lay off over 18k employees. Salesforce (CRM) shares climb as CEO says company 'hired too many people'. 2022 marks worst showing for U.S. car sales in over a decade. Lordstown (RIDE) expects ‘slow rate of production’ through Q1.

Apple (AAPL) dips below $2T Market Cap. Tesla (TSLA) jolts investors again. Rivian (RIVN) produced 10K vehicles in Q4, comes up short of full-year target. Victoria’s Secret (VSCO) stock sinks on executive exit.

Is a U.S. recession or economic recovery in store for 2023? Tesla (TSLA) China boss Tom Zhu to take charge of US factories, US & Europe sales operations. Catalyst watch: CES reveals and healthcare updates lead off 2023.

Southwest Airlines (LUV) plans ‘return to normalcy’ on Friday. Apple (AAPL) rebounds as Foxconn iPhone plant reportedly at 70% capacity. S&P futures (SPX) slip as bulls fight to close out the year with a weekly win. Check out 2022 in review from the Wall Street Breakfast one-page summary.

Apple (AAPL) falls 3%, hits 52-week low as iPhone estimates continue to fall. FTX's (FTT-USD) Sam Bankman-Fried expected to enter a plea next week. U.S. to require negative COVID tests for travelers coming from China. Novartis (NVS) to pay $245M to settle antitrust lawsuit on hypertension drug Exforge.

U.S. considers new COVID precautions on travelers from China. YouTube (GOOG) (GOOGL) needs at least 2.3M subscribers to break even on NFL Sunday Ticket deal. BOC Aviation (BCVVF) orders additional 40 Boeing (BA) 737-8 Jets.

DOT investigates Southwest Airlines (LUV) over 'unacceptable' flight cancellations. Shares of China's biggest funeral company (OTC:FSHUF) soar as zero-COVID abandoned. U.S. retail sales up 7.6% in holiday season as deals lure consumers - Mastercard (MA) report. Tesla (TSLA) to pursue reduced Shanghai production through January - Reuters.

Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk says he will pause his share sales for two years. Sam Bankman-Fried released on $250M bond, house arrest. 3M (MMM) military earplug judge blocks effort to shift blame to bankrupt unit.

Bankman-Fried associates Ellison and Wang plead guilty to federal fraud charges. Micron Technology (MU) to cut 10% of workforce as chip market doldrums continue. Netflix (NFLX) to invest $850M in New Jersey production hub.

Ukraine President Zelenskiy to visit White House, address Congress. Google's (GOOG) (GOOGL) YouTube said in talks for rights to NFL Sunday Ticket - reports. Elon Musk confirms he will resign as Twitter CEO once he finds a replacement. Nike (NKE) gains after sales, margins top expectations despite inflation headwinds.

Sam Bankman-Fried, former FTX (FTT-USD) CEO, agrees to extradition to the U.S. after snag - report. Elon Musk mum on poll results but looks to change voting rules. Boeing (BA) is likely to receive an extension on the 737 safety deadline in a spending bill.

Wall Street says retail sales show more Scrooge than Santa. Elon Musk loses Twitter leadership poll with majority saying he should step down. L3Harris (LHX) confirms deal to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne (AJRD) for $4.7B. VF Corp. (VFC) evaluating sale of Jansport backpack business - report.

In this episode we’re joined by Jennifer Warren. We’re discussing the oil markets and the impact of China’s reopening. Warren’s areas of expertise include energy trends —their economic and geopolitical implications—and resource sustainability issues. Her work has been published in various academic, policy and business publications such as Far Eastern Economic Review, Energy Trends Insider, and many others. Plus, Kim Khan brings this week’s Catalyst Watch, the new poll for the week, and a preview of Micron Technology’s (MU) earnings.

S&P, Nasdaq, Dow futures trade mixed after the post-Fed selloff. SPAC DWAC falls after `major announcement' is a Trump digital trading card. Southwest Airlines (LUV) reaches an industry-leading deal with the largest union.

Musk sells nearly $3.6B more in Tesla (TSLA) stock. Citigroup (C ) to exit consumer banking business in China, impacting 1,200 employees. Microsoft (MSFT) sets new investment in $3B silicon battery startup. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) falls as it expects higher restructuring charges.

Federal Reserve poised to hike by 50 bps, but when will it pause rates? Bahamas judge denies bail for FTX (FTT-USD) founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Apple (AAPL) may allow alt app stores on iPhones, iPads to meet EU rules.

FTX's (FTT-USD) Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas, country says. Has inflation peaked? What to watch in today's CPI report. IBM (IBM) and Rapidus join hands to build semiconductor technology and ecosystem in Japan.

Amgen (AMGN) to acquire Horizon Therapeutics (HZNP) for $27.8B in cash. A recession isn't necessary to bring inflation down - Yellen. Microsoft (MSFT) to acquire 4% stake in London Stock Exchange.

In this episode we’re joined by Dhirein Bechai. We’re discussing the recent Southwest Airlines (LUV) investor conference. Bechai is the author of The Aerospace Forum in the Seeking Alpha Marketplace. The Aerospace Forum has a strong history of providing unique research dedicated to the aerospace, defense and airline industries. Plus, Kim Khan brings this week’s Catalyst Watch, the new poll for the week, and a preview of Boeing’s (BA) deliveries.

Activision (ATVI) dips as FTC sues to block Microsoft's (MSFT) $69B acquisition (updated). SEC advises public firms to disclose exposure to crypto turmoil. United Airlines (UAL) poised for major order of Boeing (BA) Dreamliners - report.

Amazon (AMZN), Google (GOOG) (GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT), Oracle (ORCL) share Pentagon's $9B cloud awards. Musk bankers look at Tesla (TSLA) margin loans to cut Twitter debt - report. Apple (AAPL) working on a new encryption system to keep hackers at bay, protect data: report.

China eases more COVID restrictions, but trade data weighs on outlook. Apple (AAPL) pushes self-driving car launch to 2026 but still eyes major EV industry disruption. Activist investor Bluebell is said to take a stake in BlackRock (BLK), calling for CEO change.

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) lifts chip investment in Arizona to $40B. Job cuts at PepsiCo (PEP) and GameStop (GME). NBCU (CMCSA) CEO: Peacock has 18M subs; expecting 'big check' from Disney (DIS) for Hulu.

Russia won't accept the G7 oil price cap, even if it has to cut output. Tesla (TSLA) to cut production at Shanghai plant amid slow demand - Bloomberg. GM (GM) venture to invest additional $275M to expand a Tennessee battery cell factory for EV.

In this episode we’re joined by Lillian Cheung. We’re discussing Chinese equities such as Alibaba (BABA) and its effect on the broader market. Cheung is the author of Livy Investment Research. Livy Investment Research is a boutique investment research shop providing professional coverage on disruptive thematic equities. Their analysis provides a deep dive on growth drivers present in the secular market to identify outperforming investments. Plus, Kim Khan brings this week’s Catalyst Watch, the new Twitter poll for the week, and a preview of Lowe’s (LOW) Analyst and Investor Conference.

Expected slower job growth in November may give Fed room to ease the pace of hikes. Senate passes bill to avoid rail strike. Job cuts at CNN (WBD), Wells Fargo (WFC) and SiriusXM (SIRI).

S&P, Nasdaq, Dow futures dip after Powell-induced surge, but yields keep sliding. FTX (FTT-USD) founder Sam Bankman-Fried: 'I never tried to commit fraud'. Next catalyst? Tesla (TSLA) holds a delivery event for the first Semi truck. Netflix's (NFLX) Hastings: Should have gotten into advertising sooner.

Musk vs Cook. Amazon (AMZN) unveils new data security services, chips and more at cloud conference. Coinbase (COIN) Wallet to delist bitcoin cash, ether classic, ripple, stellar, citing 'low usage'.

President Biden calls on Congress to avert a rail strike. Snap (SNAP) reportedly tells staff to be in the office 4 days a week starting February. Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) increasing heat on Apple (AAPL) over NFL Sunday Ticket package as talks linger: report.

Apple (AAPL) facing a shortfall of 6 million iPhone Pros amid protests - report. Shopify (SHOP) racks up record Black Friday sales tally. Amwell (AMWL) in discussions to buy Talkspace (TALK) for $1.50/share - report.

In this episode we’re joined by Brad Thomas who runs iREIT on Alpha. We discuss REITs like Sachem (SACH) and Broadmark (BRMK) in this economic climate and how increased rates are impacting the housing market. Plus, Kim Khan brings this week’s Catalyst Watch, the new Twitter poll, and we look at retail ETFs for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Economy watch: China maintains zero-COVID policy; Foxconn issues apology. Apple (AAPL) reportedly eyeing Manchester United (MANU) takeover. Want to bet on Black Friday and Cyber Monday results? Here are some ETFs to watch. Learn more about these stocks with a free trial of Seeking Alpha Premium here.

Bankman-Fried treated crypto exchange FTX as his 'personal fiefdom', lawyer says. Lawmakers urge Fidelity to reconsider offering bitcoin (BTC-USD) 401(k) plans after FTX collapse. HP (HPQ) to cut up to 6,000 jobs as part of plan to 'Future Ready' PC company. Learn more about these stocks with a free trial of Seeking Alpha Premium here.

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn said to hold a large GameStop (GME) short position. Moving quickly, Iger launching Disney (DIS) restructuring. Tesla (TSLA) reportedly plans to cut prices in China. Learn more about these stocks with a free trial of Seeking Alpha Premium here.

Bob Iger taking back CEO job at Disney (DIS); Chapek exits. Sotera Health (SHC) soars after jury finds Sterigenics unit not liable for a woman's cancer. Philips (PHG) recall woes grow as it flags new concerns with FDA over replaced ventilators. Learn more about these stocks with a free trial of Seeking Alpha Premium here.

In this episode we’re joined by Ahan Vashi. He’s the author of The Quantamental Investor. The mission at TQI is to help retail investors build generational wealth in equity markets through the power of financial engineering. Today he’s sharing his insight on Walmart (WMT). Plus, Kim Khan brings this week’s Catalyst Watch, the new Twitter poll for the week, and a Best Buy (BBY) earnings preview. Learn more about these stocks with a free trial of Seeking Alpha Premium here.

Mortgage rates tumble to 6.61%, biggest drop since 1981. Amazon (AMZN) CEO says role eliminations will extend into 2023. Twitter (TWTR) risks grow as employees reject Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum. Roku (ROKU) cutting jobs by 5% to slow 2023 expense growth. Learn more about these stocks with a free trial of Seeking Alpha Premium here.

U.S. House committee plans December hearing on FTX meltdown. 3M (MMM) viewed as potential activist target after 13F filing (update). SPAC Digital World (DWAC) drops after Trump announces re-election campaign. Learn more about these stocks with a free trial of Seeking Alpha Premium here.

Apple (AAPL) CEO Cook says the tech giant will start sourcing chips from Arizona in 2024: report. Trump announces 2024 presidential bid; here are stocks that might benefit. Disney (DIS) World boosts prices as parks demand continues to surge. Learn more about these stocks with a free trial of Seeking Alpha Premium here.

Amazon (AMZN) reportedly plans to lay off about 10K employees. Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) to pay a record $391.5M to states in location-tracking probe. FedEx (FDX) to furlough freight workers through the holiday season. Learn more about these stocks with a free trial of Seeking Alpha Premium here.

Market got ahead of itself after the CPI report - Fed Governor Waller. China tensions: Can Biden's meeting with Xi thaw economic relations? Disney (DIS) planning 'targeted' hiring freeze, some cuts - report. Learn more about these stocks with a free trial of Seeking Alpha Premium here.

Federal judge strikes down Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Twitter (TWTR) holds emergency meeting amid accelerating top-exec exodus - reports. 3M (MMM), Dupont (DD) sued by California AG over toxic 'forever chemicals'. Learn more about these stocks with a free trial of Seeking Alpha Premium here.

Don't expect October's CPI to cool enough for Fed pivot. Tron founder Justin Sun appears to extend lifeline to FTX (FTT-USD). Grill maker Weber (WEBR) to take $60M loan from potential acquirer BDT - report. Amazon (AMZN) breakdown with Bertrand Seguin on Stock Market Live. Learn more about these stocks with a free trial of Seeking Alpha Premium here.

Meta (META) to cut 11,000 jobs as it looks to slash costs, affirms revenue outlook. Disney (DIS) dips 7% as media side profits, revenue slip; subscribers top forecasts. Filings show Musk disposing of $4B in Tesla (TSLA) stock. Learn more about these stocks with a free trial of Seeking Alpha Premium here.

Midterm elections: What to watch in markets as America votes. Nvidia (NVDA) launches a new chip for China that meets new export controls. Activision (ATVI) says $69B sale to Microsoft (MSFT) remains on track for June close. Learn more about these stocks with a free trial of Seeking Alpha Premium here.

Facebook parent Meta (META) planning major layoffs this week - WSJ. Social media looks on as rapid overhaul continues at Twitter. Apple (AAPL) warns of lower iPhone 14 shipments due to China COVID issues. Home prices fall for the third straight month in September, Black Knight says. Learn more about these stocks with a free trial of Seeking Alpha Premium here.

In this episode we’re joined by Daniel Jones, CEO of Avaring Capital Advisors. Daniel is a Seeking Alpha contributor and he runs Crude Value Insights, a value-oriented newsletter aimed at analyzing the cash flows and assessing the value of companies in the oil and gas space. Today he’s sharing his insight on CVS Health (CVS). Plus, Kim Khan brings this week’s Catalyst Watch, the new Twitter poll for the week, and a Walt Disney Company (DIS) earnings preview.

Jobs growth to moderate further in October as interest rates climb. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) speeds up launch of combined streaming. Starbucks (SBUX) tops comparable sales expectations off strong pricing in the U.S. Learn how to invest successfully with Alpha Picks here.

Apple (AAPL) is now worth more than Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN) and Meta (META) combined. Elon Musk plans to cut half of Twitter jobs to slash costs - reports. S&P futures dip, yields jump as market comes to grips with Fed's 'hawkish dovish pivot'.Learn how to invest successfully with Alpha Picks here.

Federal Reserve poised for a fourth 75-bp rate hike. Then what? Rogers (ROG) plunges after Dupont (DD) announces it's terminating acquisition. Walmart (WMT) takes aim at Amazon (AMZN) with half-off special on its subscription service. Learn more about these stocks with a free trial of Seeking Alpha Premium here.

Bumper profits: Is a windfall tax on energy producers a good idea? Antitrust push: Penguin Random House (PARA) blocked from buying Simon & Schuster. Nasdaq, S&P, Dow futures rise, yields fall in pre-Fed positioning. Learn how to invest successfully with Alpha Picks here.

Wheat soars after Russia pulls out of Black Sea Grain Initiative. Blackstone (BX), Emerson Electric (EMR) strike $14 billion buyout deal.(WBA) Walgreens-backed VillageMD exploring deal with Summit Health.Learn more about these stocks with a free trial of Seeking Alpha Premium here.

In this episode, we’re joined by Andrew Hecht , Founder of the Hecht Commodity Report. Andrew is a veteran contributor at Seeking Alpha covering commodities and we’re discussing his views on levels of gold, copper vs. oil, and more. Plus, Kim Khan brings this week’s Catalyst Watch and the new Twitter poll for the week.

Twitter's (TWTR) execs fired; Musk reportedly plans to take CEO role. Amazon (AMZN) stock dives over downbeat sales forecast. Netflix (NFLX) expands merchandising deals into Walmart (WMT) stores.Learn more about these stocks with a free trial of Seeking Alpha Premium here.

Meta Platforms (META) dives amid profit miss, revenue warnings. GDP update expected to show the U.S. returned to growth in Q3. Vladimir Dimitrov breaks down the Intel (INTC) Mobileye (MBLY) IPO. Learn how to invest successfully with Alpha Picks here.

Tech earnings from Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT). Saudis say depleting oil reserves could 'become painful in the months to come.' Intel's (INTC) Mobileye (MBLY) prices IPO. Learn how to invest successfully with Alpha Picks here.

Oil producers skeptical of Biden plan to refill U.S. reserves. Adidas (ADDYY) plans to sever ties with Kanye West after antisemitic remarks - Bloomberg. Weber (WEBR) jumps after BDT Capital takeover offer. Learn more about these stocks with a free trial of Seeking Alpha Premium now.

Philips (PHG) new CEO starts by slashing thousands of jobs amid device recall woes. Tesla (TSLA) cuts prices in China amid softening demand. Volatility may make a comeback this week as Big Tech reports earnings. Learn more about these stocks with a free trial of Seeking Alpha Premium now.

Analysts are cautiously optimistic over upcoming earnings reports from tech giants Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN). Intel (INTC) is setting its self-driving subsidiary Mobileye (MBLY) free in a major IPO offering. And, renewable energy could account for 35% of power generation in the U.S. by 2030… how will big oil companies fair?

In this episode, we're joined by Seeking Alpha Contributor Leo Nelissen and he tells us which stocks he "just keep(s) buying on dips." Plus, Kim Khan brings this week's Catalyst Watch, and the new poll of the week.

Elon Musk said he plans to reduce Twitter's workforce by 75% - report. U.S. said to consider security review of Elon Musk deals, including Twitter - report. Social-media names slip on Snap's latest stumble. Start Your Free Trial of Seeking Alpha Premium.

Tesla impresses analysts by navigating through tricky environment. Elon Musk says Tesla could be worth ‘more than Apple and Saudi Aramco combined.’ Recession warning: Bezos says to 'batten down the hatches.' Catch today’s WSB article https://seekingalpha.com/wsb. Start Your Free Trial of Seeking Alpha Premium - https://bit.ly/3uX5TDY

Strategic release or needed reserve? Oil analysts debate the coming SPR drawdown. Netflix jumps as it easily clears Q3 forecasts on subscribers, financials. Nestlé agrees to acquire Seattle’s Best Coffee brand from Starbucks. Catch today’s WSB article https://seekingalpha.com/wsb. Start Your Free Trial of Seeking Alpha Premium - https://bit.ly/3uX5TDY.

Microsoft laid off around 1,000 employees across various division citing global slowdown. Amazon Web Services to invest $5B in Thailand cloud infrastructure. Seeking Alpha Author Julian Lin Weighs-In On What To Expect From Adobe Financial Analyst Meeting. Catch today’s WSB article https://seekingalpha.com/wsb. Invest Successfully With Alpha Picks https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribe

Goldman Sachs announces reorganization, to combine investment banking and trading businesses - WSJ. Xi Jinping aims for a major leap in China's economy by 2035. Apple pauses plans to implement China's YMTC chips amid new U.S. export regulations. Catch today’s WSB article https://seekingalpha.com/wsb. Invest Successfully With Alpha Picks https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribe.

In this episode, we are joined by Eric Basmajian from EPB Macro Research to ask him when the pain will end. We discuss the new Producer Price Index and Consumer Price Index numbers that both came in higher than expected this week, and the housing battle with The Fed. Also, Kim Khan shares next week's Catalyst Watch and Twitter poll. 
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Does the stock market's epic comeback have legs? JPMorgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo lead off Q3 bank earnings. Twitter claims Musk is ‘under investigation’ over merger deal, and it wants the documents. Catch today’s WSB article https://seekingalpha.com/wsb. Invest Successfully With Alpha Picks https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribe.

September's CPI Likely To Show 'stickier' Costs Rising More, Economists Say. S&P, Dow, Nasdaq futures tick higher with all eyes on CPI. U.K. plays blame game: Finance minister says Bank of England owns market turmoil. Catch today’s WSB article https://seekingalpha.com/wsb. Invest Successfully With Alpha Picks https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribe.

Bank of England roiling markets amid bond-buying uncertainty. Biden 're-evaluating' Saudi relationship after defying production cut warnings. Intel plans thousands of job cuts amid PC market slowdown - Bloomberg. Catch today’s WSB article https://seekingalpha.com/wsb. Invest Successfully With Alpha Picks https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribe.

Key union rejects deal with freight railroads. JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon sees recession starting in next 6-9 months, markets could get 'disorderly'. Ex-Fed chair Ben Bernanke: U.S. not in anything like dire straits seen in 2008. Nissan to book ~$687M loss as it sells Russian business for €1. Catch today’s WSB article https://seekingalpha.com/wsb. Start Your Free Trial of Seeking Alpha Premium - https://bit.ly/3uX5TDY.

Earnings season kicks off with gloomy expectations. Bank of England expands its bond-market support program. Mortgage originations slide more as rates rise, season changes. Catch today’s WSB article https://seekingalpha.com/wsb. Invest Successfully With Alpha Picks https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribe.

In this episode, we're joined by Jeremy Kokemor, Founder of Right Tail Capital, who pitches 2 stocks that he believes are great additions to your long-term portfolio. Plus, Jerry Kronenberg brings this week's Catalyst Watch and a recap of last weeks Twitter poll.
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Nonfarm payrolls expected to edge down in September jobs report. Cannabis multi-state operators soar as Biden calls for marijuana federal scheduling review. Judge pauses Twitter-Musk trial to allow for closing. Catch today’s WSB article https://seekingalpha.com/wsb. Invest Successfully With Alpha Picks https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribe.

U.S. oil producers are seen staying cautious despite OPEC+ supply cut. Target rolls out Deal Days before Amazon's holiday discounts. Biden to promote IBM's $20B investment in Hudson Valley over next decade.Catch today’s WSB article https://seekingalpha.com/wsb. Invest Successfully With Alpha Picks https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribe.

Musk: Buying Twitter speeds up his plans for 'everything app'. Amazon freezes corporate hiring in retail segment - NYT. JUUL Labs said to prepare for potential Chapter 11 filing - report. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Invest Successfully With Alpha Picks https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribe.

Rally set to continue; Nasdaq, S&P, Dow futures jump as 2-year yield tests 4%. Stock market bottom talk gets louder, but Fed pivot hopes look more pie in the sky. New York Fed's John Williams peels back the inflation onion. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Start Your Free Trial of Seeking Alpha Premium - https://bit.ly/3uX5TDY.

Crude oil soars as OPEC+ weighs cut to production. Pound climbs as U.K. reverses plan to scrap tax on high earners.Tesla reports record deliveries number in Q3, misses delivery estimate. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Start Your Free Trial of Seeking Alpha Premium - https://bit.ly/3uX5TDY.

Auto sales are expected to hit high in a new report, while Tesla (TSLA) could smash prepandamic numbers. The September U.S. jobs report will drop, and the labor market is showing no signs of slowing down. And, a special event this week will showcase how business practices will evolve in the metaverse.

This week we're joined by Michael Cramer, Founder of Mott Capital Management to dive into sticky inflation, nominal GDP growth, and an S&P target level he is watching for a bottom to form. Plus, Kim Khan gives the heads up on what to watch next week in Catalyst Watch.
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Nike falls to a new low after efforts to clear inventory hit margins. Meta's Zuckerberg says company will freeze hiring - Bloomberg. PepsiCo is said to be considering buyouts, layoffs. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Start Your Free Trial of Seeking Alpha Premium - https://bit.ly/3uX5TDY.

Porsche revs higher in IPO debut in Frankfurt. Stock futures reverse as big market rally fizzles out. Amazon.com raises hourly pay through $1B investment. Medicare costs to decline for first time in a decade. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Start Your Free Trial of Seeking Alpha Premium - https://bit.ly/3uX5TDY.

Apple suppliers fall on report firm is ditching iPhone production boost. Sign of the times: 10-year Treasury yield rises above 4%. Lyft freezes U.S. hiring through end of 2022 - report. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Invest Successfully With Alpha Picks https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribe.

Chevron, BP stop output at some Gulf of Mexico facilities ahead of hurricane. Dollar creates an 'untenable situation' for risk assets - Morgan Stanley. Biden student loan forgiveness program to cost over $400B, CBO says. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Start Your Free Trial of Seeking Alpha Premium - https://bit.ly/3uX5TDY.Wall Street Breakfast September 27: Chevron, BP Stop Output At Some Gulf Of Mexico Facilities Ahead Of Hurricane Ian

Amazon schedules second prime day sale. Tesla CEO Elon Musk to face deposition with Twitter ahead of October trial. Unilever CEO to depart in 2023, search for replacement underway. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Invest Successfully With Alpha Picks https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribe.

This week, Zach Stein, Chief Investment Officer at Carbon Collective joins us to break down their just launched ESG ETF, the Carbon Collective Climate Solutions U.S. Equity ETF (CCSO). Plus, Kim Khan recaps the FOMC meeting and delivers your next week's Catalyst Watch. 
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Boeing to pay $200M to settle SEC charges related to 737 MAX crashes. EVs to account for 60% of new car sales by 2030 - IEA. FedEx earnings highlight cost-savings push, price increases but Deutsche Bank voices doubts on cost-saving plans for FedEx. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Invest Successfully With Alpha Picks https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribe.

Stock futures waver following hawkish signals and FOMC hangover. UK communications regulator to probe digital markets dominated by Amazon, Google. Meta shares slump as company reportedly sets plans for 10% cost cuts. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Start Your Free Trial of Seeking Alpha Premium - https://bit.ly/3uX5TDY.

Federal Reserve expected to make another super-sized rate hike on Wednesday. Oil spikes as Putin orders 'partial mobilization' in Ukraine. S&P, Dow, Nasdaq futures cautious, rates dip as market readies for 75 bps from Fed. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Start Your Free Trial of Seeking Alpha Premium - https://bit.ly/3uX5TDY.

Treasury yields at highest in over a decade before key FOMC meeting. Apple is raising app store prices in Europe and Asia next month. Apple reportedly sees bugs causing the iPhone 14 Pro Max camera to crash. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Start Your Free Trial of Seeking Alpha Premium - https://bit.ly/3uX5TDY.

U.S. homebuyers buy the dip as prices cool in August vs. July, report shows. Amazon reportedly suspends construction of new warehouses in Spain until 2024. Volkswagen targets up to $75B valuation in upcoming Porsche IPO. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Invest Successfully With Alpha Picks https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribe.

The Federal Reserve continues its battle against inflation this week, with a highly anticipated policy meeting. The outlook remains tight, as the EU import embargo on Russian oil soon comes into effect, but experts predict a stronger 2023. And, the streaming landscape is shifting, as Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Disney+ (NYSE:DIS) turn to advertising to increase revenue.

This week we're joined by Susannah Streeter, Senior Investment and Markets Analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown. She shares her thoughts on the European energy crisis, if Bitcoin and Ethereum are still investable worthy, and a reminder that investors just need to hear from time to time. Kim Khan also shares the Catalyst Watch for next week on what is certain to move markets.
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FedEx stock sinks before the bell after pulling guidance. S&P, Nasdaq, Dow futures slide as FedEx hits sentiment; more consumer data on tap. Uber slides as it investigates cybersecurity breach. Adobe gets no relief after it 'overpaid' for Figma. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Invest Successfully With Alpha Picks https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribe.

The Merge arrives as Ethereum switches to a new operating model. Rail companies and union reach tentative labor agreement. California sues Amazon over alleged anti-competitive pricing practices. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Invest Successfully With Alpha Picks https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribe.

Railroad worker strike is starting to rattle commodity markets. Amazon adds new driver benefits, hikes pay amid union challenge. U.S. federal budget deficit expands to $220B in August. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Invest Successfully With Alpha Picks https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribe.

Inflation expected to cool in August, but Fed still seen acting aggressively thereafter. Early votes show Twitter cruising toward shareholder OK of Musk buyout - WSJ. Fidelity considers enabling bitcoin trading for its over 34M brokerage clients - report. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Start Your Free Trial of Seeking Alpha Premium - https://bit.ly/3uX5TDY.

Credit card giants to track firearms retailers with new merchant code. Disney CEO said to reject Third Point call for ESPN spin off (update). JPMorgan acquires payments fintech Renovite. Nasdaq, S&P, Dow Jones futures up to start data-packed week. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Start Your Free Trial of Seeking Alpha Premium - https://bit.ly/3uX5TDY.

Starbucks (SBUX) will hold a highly-anticipated Investor Day event on September 13. A major auto show kicks off this week in Detroit, with plans for the reveal of a new Ford (F) Mustang model, new electric vehicle innovations, and even hoverbikes. Volkswagen (OTCPK:VWAGY) will pursue an IPO of the preferred shares of Porsche (OTCPK:POAHY), triggering what could become one of Europe's largest-ever listings.

This week we're joined by Katie Stockton, Founder and Managing Partnerat Fairlead Strategies, to dive into what the market technicals are telling her about where the US markets head from here. We also explore the Fairlead Tactical Sector ETF (TACK) and Kim Khan covers next week's potential market-moving events in this week's Catalyst Watch. 
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Consumer borrowing slides more than expected in July. The EU discusses emergency measures in Brussels to tackle the energy crisis. T-Mobile rises on news of $14B stock buyback plan. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Start Your Free Trial of Seeking Alpha Premium - https://bit.ly/3uX5TDY.

Fed's Michael Barr maps out his priorities to make the financial system safer, fairer. Apple shows off updates to iPhone, AirPods, Apple Watch lines, including extreme sports version. Go big or go home? The ECB might find itself in a Catch-22. Stock futures cautious with global rates in focus ahead of ECB, Powell. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Invest Successfully With Alpha Picks https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribe.

BlackRock's Larry Fink says government spending, remote work fuel inflation. Apple expected to unveil new iPhones, Apple Watches, AirPods at September event. Good news may be bad news for stocks as September losing streak continues. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Invest Successfully With Alpha Picks https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribe.

Investors fear energy shocks could spur a wider economic crisis. Bankruptcy filings jump in August from historically low levels. CVS buys Signify Health for $30.50/share, expanding reach in home healthcare. Catch today’s WSB article seekingalpha.com/wsb. Invest Successfully With Alpha Picks https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribe.

Apple (AAPL) enthusiasts are preparing for a possible iphone 14 drop this week, with a special new tech for night photography. The NFL season kicks off, and football fans are getting ready to bet on their favorite teams, putting a spotlight on the casino sector. Global sales of industrial robots and factory automation is up, as the U.S. deals with harsh labor shortages.