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The Commercial Break Podcast with Tim Seymour and Guy Adami is where investing and pop culture mingle. This is what we talk about when CNBC's Fast Money cameras are off.​ For those who like their stocks with a side order of movies, music, and sports.

Tim Seymour & Guy Adami


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    Latest episodes from Commercial Break with Tim Seymour & Guy Adami

    Renovation vs. Inflation with Home Depot and Lowe's

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 7:09


    Home Depot and Lowe's love that we got hooked on renovation in lockdown, but, even if demand persists, inflation may put a dent in forecasts with delayed purchases, higher inventory, and lower margins.

    Disney Does Offense

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 5:54


    Baseball fans and shareholders may disagree if there's a must-win game in August, but, regardless, Disney is positioned to win the long game.

    You Can Go Your Own Way, but Should You Stay Home?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 5:14


    Who do you listen to — Stevie Nicks or interest rates? Stevie puts on a better show, but Covid threw a Monkey Wrench into her concert plans, and it's more than Rumours to Southwest Airlines.

    Could US Steel be a Steal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 8:45


    The infrastructure in Flushing may be collapsing (and we don't mean roads and bridges), but, elsewhere, companies like US Steel are standing strong.

    Hair Today. Gone Tomorrow.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 9:22


    Great hair will only take you so far. It's what's under that matters. Robinhood's brand looks good, but it isn't as innovative as some may have you believe — especially compared to a Coinbase.

    The Parts May be Greater than the Whole in Big Tech and Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 5:41


    The Traveling Wilburys was a supergroup that failed to fully exploit the potential of its individual parts. Big tech companies like Amazon and Facebook have a lot in common.

    Apple, Google, and Microsoft Take the Mound

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 7:56


    It's a different kind of Moneyball when Microsoft, Apple, and Google pitch earnings, and they've all got great arms, but the long game may be in Google's favor.

    You Can Only Use Your Illusion for So Long

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 9:54


    We used to love them, but we had to kill them. Stocks like Netflix and Tesla don't have the following they once had — but is it better to burn out than to fade away?

    They Aren't Dead Flowers, but They Aren't in Bloom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 6:09


    A Night at the Opera beats a bad day at the ballpark or a sell-off in the market. Is pain priced-in?

    The Market Meets Sticky Fingers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 7:57


    Can't You Hear Me Knocking over the outstanding songs from Sticky Fingers? We apply its soundtrack to the markets as Wild Horses drag us into the weekend.

    Passing Basketballs and Cannabis Bills

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 9:07


    Schumer shoots, but can he score on cannabis? A state-by-state status quo is complicated, but it keeps the CPG monsters out of the game … for now. Is the Schumer cannabis bill the right bill for right now?

    It's a Close Shave for Consumers' Budgets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 8:51


    Housing, cars, hotel rooms — inflation is creating a hairy situation for consumers as the Fed trims the yield curve.

    Never Side Against the Big Tech Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 9:03


    The five families of big cap tech are Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Apple, but are they making an offer we can't refuse?

    Columbia House Prime

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 7:45


    Amazon's Vinyl-of-the-Month Club could be Columbia House without the hassle. Add e-commerce, AWS, and ever-increasing margins, and Amazon may be singing our song come earnings time.

    Nike Scores with All-Star Earnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 8:20


    Nike may have dropped the ball on All-Star jerseys, but they're knocking it out of the park on earnings.

    Talking Bitcoin and Ball Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 9:12


    Citi Field and Bitcoin have something in common — they're both electric. That's a big plus in baseball, but a big negative in crypto where volatility is no longer shocking.

    What's Old is New Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 7:41


    CDs have joined 8-tracks in the rear view, but vinyl is back. Could the market pre-Fed announcement make a comeback too?

    Will the Spin Stick?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 5:58


    We've got Spin Doctors on the radio, the pitcher's mound, and at the Fed, and yesterday's shot across the bow may be the first sign of a more aggressive Fed going forward.

    We're Sky High Without a Reason Why

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 4:39


    The Fed blew it all Sky High and, last year, had a reason why. Today, on the other hand? Is Jerome Powell trying to do too much?

    MVPs in Sports, Music, and Markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 3:31


    What do Boy George, deGrom, and the Fed have in common? They could all be considered MVPs. We'll see how the Fed plays things this Wednesday.

    The Market's Golden Tickets and Glass Elevators

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 9:45


    Are investors flying too close to the sun, or are Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook golden tickets to the glass elevator?

    It's a Heartache When the Fed Leaves Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 7:17


    We aren't Holding Out for a Hero because the Fed is already here — but what happens when it leaves? Maybe we Never Can Say Goodbye.

    Not Even Rhonda Can Help Transports Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 7:08


    FedEx and UPS aren't having Fun, Fun, Fun at the moment, but Wouldn't It be Nice if they could Hold On for One More Day?

    Amusing Ourselves to Death in the Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 6:36


    Fun and fundamentals are often at odds, but, in a market that's moved by messaging, both can make or break stocks.

    Good Guys, Bad Guys, and Vigilantes in the Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 8:35


    In classic cop shows, the heroes and villains were obvious, but the lines are blurrier in a post-meme stock market.

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    Gold Rallies, Gold Records, and Golden Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 7:44


    The value of gold is always changing - just ask Andrew Gold, the man behind the ‘Golden Girls' theme song. As the precious metal rises, is a market pullback coming?

    Does the Market Want Charlie Watts or John Bonham

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 7:22


    As we salute the great Charlie Watts on his 80th birthday, we wonder if the market prefers a steady beat, or the more flashy and volatile style of a John Bonham.

    The Market Plays Ball with Infrastructure

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 5:09


    A well-kept stadium tells the world that you're ready to play ball, and an infrastructure investment could put General Electric and Boeing up to bat.

    The Market Would Rather Say Yes than be Fragile

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 9:53


    Two weeks ago the market was looking pretty Fragile, but with strong earnings, a tech rally, and continued liquidity, the Roundabout has taken us back to where we were.

    Hodl the Phone!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 5:41


    Don't ride the Bitcoin roller coaster if you're below the height restriction, pregnant, or have a Heart of Glass. One Way Or Another, this volatility has to affect traditional markets.

    When Music Makes a Difference

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 7:18


    Spin a tune for a great cause. When you Like or Play The Quarantine Blues, $5 will be donated to A Leg to Stand On, helping children with limb disabilities. Visit https://www.quarantineblues.net Benefits A Let To Stand On (ALTSO) http://altso.org Play The Quarantine Blues on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4MgxVdfZKTBojVmfTLNOoj?si=c68bfb1b717b4408

    There's No Such Thing as a Good Excuse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 9:57


    Major League team owners and Fortune 500 CEOs have a lot in common, but fans and shareholders probably don't want to hear an excuse from either. Should a team owner give forward guidance like a CEO?

    Things That Make You Go Hmmm …

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 9:31


    From CDC guidelines to C+C Music Factory, we're wondering about a lift in the market. Was it algorithms and keywords or optimism on reopening? Either way, Disney plays the Best of Both Worlds with streaming and parks.

    Who Nominated The Fed for this Lifetime Achievement?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 8:05


    Once a band is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, they're a part of it — sort of like how the Fed is a part of the market, whether it belongs there or not.

    Sometimes the Market Throws a Curveball

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 9:50


    The market was down in early innings, but made a comeback. We've seen this game before, and it's usually business-as-usual in a few days. Could the dollar's status as a reserve currency be at risk?

    Big Names and High Multiples

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 9:50


    Despite the S&P's all-time highs, big names like Square, Peloton, Zoom, and The Trade Desk may find their multiples hard to live up to.

    When Printing Money Creates Problems, Print More Money!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 6:25


    The Fed's meddling (Feddling?) has created big problems in the labor market — and doubling down may be the only thing that works.

    Use the Fourth, Luke

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 9:05


    We may spend May The Fourth trolling Star Wars fans, but we can't deny that the Force is strong with Disney acquisitions.

    The Beatles and Apple Aren't Your Only Options

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 8:39


    The Beatles is to record collections as Apple is to portfolios, but the best record collections are diversified. Can you make a case for Wings over The Beatles? Can anyone?

    Bugs is Long on ACME

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 9:25


    Bugs Bunny sends us down a rabbit hole on his 83rd birthday, and we consider CNBC Stock Draft picks. Ford, GM, Tilray … ACME?

    CNBC's Annual Stock Draft is Upon Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 7:48


    Forget the NFL Draft. CNBC's annual stock draft is where the action is. Tim has the number one pick, which is a wonderful position vs. competitors like Kevin O'Leary.

    We're Ready for Takeoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 3:37


    We've been grounded for so long that the hassles of flying might feel like a luxury, and, upon reopen, Delta is looking up.

    The Market's Short Term Memory

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 7:35


    Sometimes having a short term memory works out to your advantage — whether we're talking sports or markets.

    You Don't Know Jack

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 5:01


    Today we celebrate the great Jack Nicholson's birthday. His filmography is as good as it gets, but not flawless — which might also describe Chipotle, Tesla, and Netflix.

    Viacom Dios

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 9:03


    Archegos may have washed away, but the stocks commonly associated with it are riding a wave. Sometimes you have to wait until the tide comes in.

    Let's Talk High Growth Industries on 4/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 8:57


    The date is 4/20, but times have changed. 2021 sees some highly profitable companies that weren't fully baked in the days of Cheech & Chong, or even 2018 and 2019.

    A Little Change Will Do You Good — or Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 7:47


    A change-up can reinvigorate a team, a band, or a streaming service, but Disney winning attention from Netflix could mean a changing of the guard.

    We're Going Mobile as the Market Walks Tall

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 7:52


    We're keeping our eyes on the road and our hands upon the wheel, but the market is walking tall to end the week.

    Is Jerome Powell a Hero, or is it Just Magic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 8:48


    Has the Fed blown it all sky high, by telling us a lie, without a reason why? It's the song that consumers want to hear, but the hits don't always keep coming.

    Who Are You? I Really Wanna Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 7:10


    Who are you? Whether you choose Coke or Pepsi, McDonald's or Burger King, Goldman Sachs or Coinbase can say a lot. What we really want to know is The Stones or The Who?

    It's Only Awkward if You Call it Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 9:27


    Microsoft may have Wasted Time during the Ballmer years, but they just kept playing and now they don't miss a beat. Sort of like how Mick Jagger & Dave Grohl want to play us out of this pandemic.

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