Get caught up on the latest business, financial and investment news before the opening bell on Wall St. with Pimm Fox
In today's episode: The automobile market is crazy for semiconductors – it drives their future. A global chip shortage uncorked a wave of investment to boost supply. And one company dominates a crucial link in the semiconductor supply chain.
In today's episode: The market for military and defense spending is increasing. The sector includes makers of everything from aircraft, UAVs, missile technology, IT systems and cybersecurity to tanks, artillery and ships. And one stock that has surged more than 20% since the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.
In today's episode: Demand for lumber slows, as interest rates drag down the market for new housing. Timber and forestry companies play the green card, to offset the downturn. And one company in the forestry food chain, with an interesting dividend.
In today's episode:Â Toys are a recession-resistant market for investors. Toy makers are increasing prices, adding more sports, entertainment and collectibles' categories. And there's one toy company stock that's up more than 20% YTD.
In today's episode,: The Money and Action Behind Hydrogen. Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe. Hydrogen is essential to help crops grow. And it's also a candidate for creating clean, zero-emissions energy on an industrial scale.
In today's episode: interest rates are rising, demand for loans is falling. Traditional banking and financial companies face an exploding, unregulated shadow-banking system. A look at a company shows how the business of money is changing.
In today's episode: The power of water, weather and climate patterns to affect your investments. Drought, record heat and higher fertilizer costs are all contributing to food price volatility. And as demand for cooling continues to rise, there's greater emphasis placed on improving energy efficiency of buildings.
It's a sellers' market for energy because airlines, shippers, truckers, drivers, businesses and consumers are all in need of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and natural gas to meet customer demand. Current high prices for energy means big profits for the oil industry. And then, there is one company in the oil industry that's looking to make money by cutting emissions.Â
Tobacco stocks feed two addictions: nicotine and dividends. The FDA's order to ban Juul e-cigarettes isn't about the market for nicotine. And then one stock that's causing investors sleepless nights.
Inflation eases and consumers are still spending, barely. A look at consumer spending on household products from such defensive companies as The Clorox Co., Procter & Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive. And one household company that's ready to fight the monkeypox virus.
Americans will consume at least 150 million hot dogs this July 4th. Global food chains remain in turmoil, costs are rising and consumers are reacting to higher food prices. What does all this mean for the food industry and investors?
Today's stories include a look at the beer, wine, liquor and beverage markets, because the upcoming July 4th holiday is the top beer-drinking holiday of the year. We'll also investigate the growth in the ready-to-drink cocktail segment. Then we'll explore how companies such as Coca-Cola are moving into the alcohol business. Finally, one industry player you might not know about. It's stock is up 12.5% YTD and is up nearly 50% compared to the same period a year earlier.
On today's program we'll check up on how the U.S. consumer is doing and feeling, then take a stroll through the mall, to see how that just-in-time supply chain is playing out, and finally, we'll take a look at one retailer to show how confusing the market is for investors.
On today's program : Many Americans are taking their first real vacation in 2 years, we'll look to the July 4th holiday, to paint a picture of the leisure and hospitality industry amid labor shortages and rising costs, Then, a REIT run by an expert in the hotel industry, let's see what they are doing with their capital.
Today's stories: The crazy, whacky world of the automobile industry, government policies that are contradictory and an insurance company that's a big player in a niche market. And the stock is up this year.Â
Today's stories: Think things are bad here, we'll take a look at Europe. Then investment gurus offer free advice. And finally, do you know anyone who has canceled their Netflix subscription?Â
Today's stories: Playing Fed, Rates Are Rising, Deal with It, Check Your Behavioral Biases at the Door, and a look at Generac, it's value has been chopped in half, yet people still need electricity.
Today's stories include: Only the Strong Survive, Bank Lending and Higher Interest Rates and Fedex Ups Its Dividend 50%.
Today's stories: Some perspective on the stock market's tumble, rising interest rates and the performance of Amazon during bear and bull markets.
Housing and airlines are the two groups showing the largest acceleration in inflation. So how are they raising guidance?
Today's stories: A look at REITs and how the hotel, warehouse and luxury sectors are connected.
Stories include: Signs of Falling Inflation, Sort Of, U.S. Solar Panel Makers Gain on Lower Tariffs, But Efficiency Solar Still a Question and Apple CarPlay Is Now in Charge
Stories include: Some Housing Market Myths, What's Behind Refineries' Profits and a Dessert That Could Land You in Trouble
On today's program - a check on oil markets, some thoughts on consumer discretionary stocks and the domestic economy, and inflation or not, high prices aren't deterring these shoppers.
Our top stories include: The Politics of Contraband - a look at Russian oil, The Outlook for Emerging Markets is Getting Worse and They Stopped Touring, but now you can still catch Abba and the Abbatars.
Top stories include: The Oil Also Rises, Chips Ahoy as U.S. Semiconductors Found in Russian Weapons and The Surf in Turf Recedes, Lobster Prices Sink
Top stories include: Gun Stocks Get Loaded, You're Going to Need a Bigger Wallet this Summer and a Very English Celebration
Top stories include:Â Â California Governor Gavin Newsom Goes Nuclear, Google Launches Time Travel and In Russia You Don't Get Customer Support for Stolen GoodsÂ
Top stories include: Wal-Mart is Buzzing About Drones, Your Sweet Tooth Is Going to Cost You and What Your Pet Says About Your Portfolio
Top stories include: Snap, Crackle and Drop, Guns and a Gasoline Giveaway and Please Return the Empties, Dankeschön
The Wall St. Report: May 23, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Khol's Gets Cold Shoulder from Shoppers, Subprime Borrowers Fall Behind and Bob Hope's One-Hole Golf Course is on the Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Sell-Off in Stocks Set to Continue, Saudi Arabia Goes Gaming and a Wall of Himalayan Salt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gasoline Nears $6 for Summer Driving, Missing the Target and Maybe there is a Free Lunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Business and financial news for May 17, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
McDonald's Exits Russia, Twitter Stumbles and Record Heat in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the cost of a mortgage going up, find out what that means for buyers, builders and investors, Doug Duncan, Chief Economist at Fannie Mae, joins me for an interview and offers details. Then we'll listen for the sounds of the Serengeti, in Frankfurt, Germany, my European colleague, Scott Solano, explains. And what do sanctions against Russia actually smell like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The U.S. is warning China about resupplying Russia's military, then how the war in Ukraine has upended the world of boxing and just in time for those springtime home projects, we'll take a look at how the paint dries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oil Prices Slip, But Gasoline Prices Jump., Some Craziness About Russia's Invasion of Ukraine as the War Grinds On and Got Chocolate Milk? How did Chocolate Milk Get Political. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our stories include: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Snaps Metals' Supply Chain, San Francisco Hammers Away at Homelessness and The Geopolitical Risk of Street Lights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's program: Thinking Ahead to the Food and Energy Crisis, How Australia is Going to Get a Bigger Boat and The Rent's Too High - And the End of Exodus from NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our top stories include: It's a Crude Awakening as the U.S. and Its Allies Debate A Ban On Russian Oil, Food Costs Continue to Climb and A New Take on Breakfast at Tiffany Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Russian Military is Posting Gains in Southern Ukraine, Credit Suisse Recommends Swiss Cheese and Amazon Closing the Book on Stores Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Russia Presses Its Attack in Ukraine, Diesel Prices May Dent Free Delivery and a Raincheck for Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our top stories include: Russia Presses Its Invasion of Ukraine, The U.S. and the E.U. Block Russia's Central Bank Reserves and The Star Wars Experience Takes an Expensive Turn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our top stories include: Ukraine and Russia Set for Talks, Germany Ramps Up Defense Spending and The Billion Dollar Man Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our top stories include: Russian Troops Enter Kyiv, Fed Officials Still Sees Rate Hikes and Hold the Nuggets at Burger King Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our top stories include: Russia Attacks Ukraine, Global Stock Markets Fall, Oil Tops $100 a Barrel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our top stories include: Ukraine Declares State of Emergency, Grains Post Big Gains and Lebanon's Central Bank Chief Plays Hide and Seek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our top stories include: Russia's Military Readies Nuclear Exercises, Mortgage Rates Near 4% and an SOS for Thousands of Volkswagen Vehicles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stories include: Americans Are Set to Spend Big Time, Gasoline Prices Hit Record in California and Who's The Rudest of Them All? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices