Nightly Business Report

Truist sees one exciting area of Alphabet's business that's getting zero attention or credit. He'll tell us what it is, and why he sees the stock climbing 20% from here. Plus, Stifel's CEO is cautious heading into the second half of the year but expects a lighter regulatory touch to boost the market. And Elon Musk is not pulling punches in his latest post about President Trump's spending bill. We have the headlines from the White House.

Renewed trade tensions are pressuring stocks, with China accusing the U.S. of violating their agreements in Geneva. We have the latest from the White House and the potential impact on President Trump's tax and spending bill. Plus, health care sat out the May rally, posting its worst month since December. We look at where investors can find opportunities in the space. And Brian Sullivan is in Alaska for a closer look at the Trump Administration's LNG pipeline there.

The White House and Beijing are trading salvos in the trade war over broken agreements and threats over semiconductor exports. Plus, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has a dire warning for the bond market that all investors need to hear. And with Elon Musk wrapping up his time as a special government employee, we ask Wedbush's Dan Ives about what it means for Tesla's future.

A federal court has blocked some of Trump's tariffs, including the ‘reciprocal' levies, we tell you what's next and what it means for the markets. The key word mentioned 27 times on Nvidia's earnings call that experts say underscore the bull case of the chip giant. Plus, United and Jetblue team up. 

Nvidia's Q2 results after the bell could be messy, but Raymond James sees hope in the second half. Why it's not too late to get into the international trade. Plus, CNBC's Megan Cassella gets President Trump's response to Wall Street's newest trade acronym: TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out). 

Stocks surge after President Trump delays EU tariffs until July, but Citi warns the GOP's reconciliation bill could have big implications for stock valuations. Plus, could Trump's trade war actually be deflationary?

Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor.

Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor.

President Trump's “Big, Beautiful Bill” just hit a major hurdle. The Chair of the Freedom Caucus now saying he doesn't see the bill happening this week. We discuss. Plus, Target just cut their full-year sales outlook on weak consumer sentiment. We dive into what's got that name, and others, under pressure. 

Retail investors have been far more optimistic about tariffs than professional investors...did they get it right?  Google I/O kicks off as questions over the future of search remain. Plus, CNBC is live at Tesla HQ as Elon Musk takes Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for a ride. 

Investors squarely focused on the bond market after Moody's downgraded the U.S. credit rating. We'll look at what it means for your money and the outlook for stocks. Plus, the House Budget Committee advanced President Trump's tax bill late Sunday, but infighting among the GOP continues to be an obstacle for legislation. And the White House is blasting Walmart over tariffs, but one analyst says she expects all retailers will have no choice but to raise prices, and that'll benefit one group the most.

One of the biggest media mergers in years just dropped, but will it make it past federal regulators? Plus, eToro is wrapping up its first week as a public company as several other companies lay out their IPO plans. Is it a positive sign for the IPO pipeline? And UnitedHealth has been hammered since Monday, for its worst week since 2009, but could now be the buying opportunity of a lifetime? We'll debate.

The ongoing budget battle could be a bond bummer. Box's big bet on AI agents. Plus, why Dick's Sporting Goods' deal for Foot Locker could be a good fit. 

eToro is soaring in its public debut. The trading site opening at $69.69 after pricing at $52/share. We speak with one company who changed their IPO plans in the wake of President Trump's tariffs. Plus, the House and Ways committee advances the Republican's sweeping tax package. We get the latest on where President Trump's “Big, Beautiful Bill” goes next. 

President Trump making waves – and deals – on his first official trip overseas. Saudi Arabia announcing they'll invest at least $600B in the U.S. with agreements to boost defense and tech ties. So what's to come on the next leg of the trip? We discuss.   

Stocks rally after the U.S. and China agree to pause tariffs for 90-days ahead of further trade talks. Chips have their best day since early April, but there are still risks out there, according to Bernstein. Plus, the Trump administration's plans for the FAA just days after more tech outages at Newark Airport. 

Markets taking a breather after rallying on yesterday's UK trade deal. We'll dive into the concerns that are now cropping up. Plus, Cargurus is warning tariffs could add an average of $2,500 to the cost of a new car. The CEO joins us exclusively. And health care is the worst-performing sector this week, but our trader sees opportunities in the space.

In the hour before the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, our panels of economists and investors weigh in on what to expect from Powell and what it means for your money. Plus, Congressmen from both sides of the aisle weigh in on the budget reconciliation bill. 

Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor.

What Berkshire's future will look like as Warren Buffett passing the torch to Greg Abel. The four countries one DC strategist says are poised for a trade deal with the US. Plus, the AI hiring vibe shift is underway. 

The labor market stronger than expected in April, but can the momentum last? Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney takes a victory lap in his battle against Apple. Plus, your artificial Christmas tree could cost $3,000 this year. 

More signs of labor market weakness ahead of the April jobs report. Tesla reiterating its confidence in Elon Musk. Plus, a federal judge says an Apple executive “outright lied” about fees. 

Today's negative GDP print casting a shadow over President Trump's first 100 days. We have the headlines from his cabinet meeting. Plus, the busiest week of earnings season rolls on with Microsoft and Meta on deck to report after the bell today. And XPO's CEO joins us to weigh in on the tariff turmoil and its impact on the transport sector.

The President is expected to sign an executive order providing some tariff relief for autos, but is it enough? We look at what is changing and how to position in the auto trade from here.Plus, the White House is blasting Amazon over reportedly planning to show tariff costs on products. Amazon shooting down that report...sort of. We have the details and whether it signals an emerging rift.And Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on U.S. manufacturing, and one trade deal that's done and waiting for approval. 

Are the warnings about empty shelves in a few weeks due to tariffs overblown? VC Bradley Tusk makes the case for keeping AI open and accessible across borders. Plus, the bullish case for Spotify ahead of earnings. 

Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor.

The messaging on trade talks is very different in Washington versus Beijing. We have the latest and look at how to position amid all the trade turmoil. Plus, we got another ugly report on housing, and one data point that was rather unusual. We'll tell you what it is and what it means for the housing market from here. And, our analyst sees a period of below-target growth for two big food names, but he also sees one bright spot. He joins us with the winners and losers. 

Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor.

Treasury Secretary Bessent saying the current standoff between China and the U.S. is unsustainable, giving investors hope President Trump might back down from his hardline stance on trade. Our strategists have two names they say can ride out the current volatility. Plus, Google's Search remedies trial is taking a turn for the AI.

President Trump going after Jay  Powell yet again, calling the Fed Chair a “major loser” and urging him to cut interest. Plus, Wolfe upgrading two entertainment stocks—one on valuation, one on domination. We have the names and the bullish case. 

Jay Powell's “termination cannot come fast enough,” according to President Trump. But can the President remove a Fed Chair? And if so, what would that mean for the economy, the markets, and your money? We discuss. Plus, chip stocks unable to shake-off concerns about tariffs and stricter export controls. Our trader tells us this weakness was a much-needed revaluation – and an opportunity. He joins us with which names he's buying. 

Another beat for the big banks. Both Citi and Bank of America reporting better than expected results. We dive into the commentary coming out of both C-suites. Plus, both tech and autos getting some tariff relief recently, but President Trump has got his eyes on two new targets: semis and pharma. We speak with one CEO who's moving drug production from Canada to Barcelona as a result.

As the dollar falls and yields climb, we're asking if this is the beginning of the end of American exceptionalism. Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yelling telling CNBC President Trump's trade policies are “completely chaotic” after the administration exempted some tech from the newest round of tariffs over the weekend, but then promised there would be different levies on the way. We look at the potential pains and gains, and where investors can ride out the ongoing uncertainty.  

The bond market is not backing down, but consumer sentiment is near historic lows. We'll wrap up the latest data and look at how investors should position. Plus, BNY is reaffirming its full-year guidance despite all the uncertainty in the market. The CEO joins us with his take on rates, the consumer, and more. And retail is caught in the middle of President Trump's tariff fight. We go inside one LA denim factory with a hybid manufacturing model that could be the new blueprint.

A strong 10-year Treasury auction pushing stocks higher at the top of the hour, but it was President Trump's 90 day pause of some tariffs that sent stocks soaring. We have the story as it breaks, including Treasury Secretary Bessent's news conference, and instant reaction from strategists and traders as the Dow posts its biggest rally in five years. 

Stocks lose steam as Trump team sticks by tariffs and a weak bond auction pushes yields higher. Plus, why Needham's Laura Martin says things are going to get worse for one of tech's biggest companies. 

It's been a wild day of swings in the market. From the Dow being down 1,700 points at the low, to up nearly 900 points at the high, we make sense of one of Wall Street's most volatile sessions ever 

JPMorgan's Chief Economist tells us why he upped his U.S recession risk to 60%. President Trump posting he'll extend the TikTok sale deadline by 75 days—we have instant reaction from the CEO of AppLovin, one of the companies bidding to buy the social media service. Plus, the software name that could be a stealth tariff winner. 

Stocks and yields both sinking after President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs. We dig into how we got here, what it means for Americans' wallets, and the names best- and worst-positioned names.  

As Wall Street awaits Trump's tariff announcement, Wolfe Research's Tobin Marcus says investors are underestimating one of their key features. But it's not just tariffs making news, the last-minute bids for TikTok coming in fast and furious ahead of Saturday's deadline. We bring you all the headlines and the big names stepping up to buy it. 

With a little more than 24 hours until Trump's big announcement, Raymond James' Ed Mills says the tariff talk is just getting started. The sectors and countries he expects to be targeted first—and why we'll still be talking about this in a year's time. If you're looking for names successfully navigating the uncertainty in the meantime, one portfolio manager has an under-the-radar software pick. Plus, Acy Cooper, fourth-generation Louisiana fisherman and captain of the Lacy Kay, tells us why the shrimping industry is rooting for more trade restrictions.    

Tech under pressure again today, but two Mag 7 names are starting to look attractive according to Extel's 2024 top-ranked portfolio strategist. Economists see an increasing chance of stagflation, so what does that mean for the Fed? And Jefferies' new cruise stock to buy as travelers begin to trade down.