Nightly Business Report

Nvidia lending billions to OpenAI, xAI and CoreWeave...is the company now propping up demand for its own products? The trade on precious metals as gold and silver both hit new highs. Plus, the state of freight is not that great. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Box CEO Aaron Levie on partnering with OpenAI. Real estate gets hit by the government shutdown. Plus, three non-AI names that could pop on earnings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AMD surges as OpenAI enters another multi-billion dollar partnership, but one venture capitalist is watching for red flags. A technical check on gold as it hits its 42nd record high this year. Plus, can Fannie and Freddie help lower home prices? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the jobs number delayed due to the government shutdown, we dig into alternative data for a read on the economy.  Increased competition weighs on betting stocks. Plus, why the newest showgirl is duty-free. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Semis continue to rally as Nvidia hits an all-time high. FICO shakes up the credit score market. Plus, Jeffries puts three AI chat bots to the test. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We break down how the government shutdown could impact everything from the IPO pipeline to home sales. Plus, the important difference between 2013 and 2018 when it comes to returns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright talks coal and nuclear power. Pfizer strikes a deal with the White House to lower drug prices. Plus, an exclusive look into JPMorgan's big AI plans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tesla hits a 10-month high, EA will be taken private in a $55B deal, and how a government shutdown could impact your money. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump announcing a new wave of tariffs targeting pharmaceuticals, furniture and trucks. The U.S. has 'big time' momentum in its rare earths buildout, according to Canaccord. Plus, how a government shutdown could cost the travel industry billions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Faber has new reporting on who will control TikTok's future in the U.S.  Private equity firms struggle to deploy capital. And is OpenAI's massive spending sustainable? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bloom Energy has lost nearly a fifth of its value this week as the street casts doubt on its valuation--we talk to the CEO. Why the rally in gold can keep running. Plus, new home sales hit a three-year high in August. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nvidia shares hit a record high after announcing a $100 billion investment in OpenAI. Is Pfizer about to become a major player in the obesity space? Plus, how Trump's new $100K H-1B visa could impact hiring. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve Bannon floats the idea that Treasury Secretary Bessent could simultaneously lead the Federal Reserve through the midterm election. A fresh fundraising round for Elon Musk's xAI. Plus, the iPhone 17 hits shelves. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Intel shares climb after Nvidia announces a $5B investment.  Positive trial results raise Novo Nordisk shares. Plus, inside ABC's suspension of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!".  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Federal Reserve expected to cut rates by a quarter-point... we break down the market impact, Trump's feud with Lisa Cook, and whether lower interest rates can re-energize the housing market.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul McCulley makes the case for a quarter-point cut at what he calls the "most fraught" FOMC meeting in the past 40 years. Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk race for the next weight-loss blockbuster drug. Plus, Goldman upgrades a consumer staple.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the busiest year for SPACs since 2021. The unusual case of rate cuts with bank stocks at record highs, and the President says quarterly reports aren't necessary.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

Steve Liesman and Rick Santelli read the jobs and inflation data tea leaves ahead of next week's Fed decision. The executive order that could have a huge impact on US drugmakers. Plus, is $160 lipstick the key to jumpstarting the luxury trade? 

Analysts left ‘kind of in shock' after Oracle reports eye-popping cloud demand numbers, sending the stock soaring and making Larry Ellison the world's richest man. Buy now, pay later service Klarna starts trading after delaying its IPO.  Plus, Novo Nordisk announces big job cuts. 

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.

Stocks hit fresh highs before turning lower after August's jobs numbers disappoint. Tesla proposes a new pay package for Elon Musk. Plus, three stocks in less than three minutes…Rapid Fire is back.       

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.

A court hearing ended without a judge ruling on Lisa Cook's request to temporarily bar Pres. Trump from firing her. We'll look at the next steps in her legal battle. Plus, retail earnings season rolls on, but a lot of companies are warning about the tariff impact ahead of the holiday season. And AI is climbing the corporate ladder, no longer just coming for entry-level jobs.

Nvidia's data center demand disappointed for the second quarter in a row, but Truist is looking at the long-term. Robert Primus, a member of the regulator examining the mega- merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, and one of the latest officials the White House has tried to fire, joins with his plans to fight back. Plus, will the Trump administration's closure of a key shipping loophole mean the end of super-cheap goods from China?

Nvidia reports after the bell, but GMO's Tom Hancock says AI profitability seems more certain longer-term in other chip names. Fed Governor Lisa Cook, who President Trump moved to fire yesterday, could file a lawsuit as soon as today. Plus, the companies making retirement benefits more accessible for small businesses. 

President Trump moving to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing allegations of mortgage fraud. We spoke with another federal official locked in a legal battle with the president over her own firing, and our panel of experts discusses the fallout for rates and the market.

What the options market is saying about Nvidia's post-earnings move. President Trump saying the government could take stakes in more companies. Plus, just how much AI could create in market value over the long-term, according to Morgan Stanley. 

Fed Chair Powell paving the way for a September rate cut, sparking a rally on Wall Street and helping to boost tech after some rough sledding. We dig into what to expect from the Fed after the next meeting and how to position. Plus, BofA's Savita Subramanian changing course on one segment of consumer stocks after being bullish for two years

Former Fed Governor Larry Lindsey weighs in on the chance of a September cut. We look at where traders are buying the recent weakness in momentum stocks. Plus, it's a bird, it's a plane…no, it's a burrito!

Barclays not expecting a September rate cut. Their strategist tells us how to play a potential Powell hawkish surprise at Jackson Hole. Target has a new CEO, but the same issues. Plus today's AI spending may look like the Internet boom of the ‘90's, but there's a key difference this time around. 

Why the Fed could skip a September cut altogether, despite higher inflation data. BTIG makes the case for sticking with Viking Therapeutics despite disappointing weight loss drug trial data. Plus, the laggards our traders says to buy now.  

Chip stocks under pressure following weak guidance from equipment maker Applied Materials. Intel the notable exception on a report that the U.S. government is looking to take a stake in the chipmakers. Our trader tells us which semi stocks he's buying. Plus, United Health sharply higher after Berkshire Hathaway revealed a stake of five million shares, worth about $1.6 billion. We dive into that move and more. 

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. 

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.

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

President Trump plans a 100% tariff on semiconductors, just as his global “Liberation Day” tariffs go into effect. OpenAI launches GPT-5. Plus, can anything stop Doordash? 

Apple shares climb after announcing it will invest another $100B in the US, bringing the total amount the tech giant will invest over the next four years to $600B. But, one technician sees resistance ahead for Apple's share price. Plus, Fundstrat's Tom Lee says bitcoin is a leading indicator—and right now, that's good for stocks.