Wall Street Breakfast

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.Our links:Wall Street Breakfast: seekingalpha.com/wsbSeeking Alpha's Wall Street Breakfast brings the top news to investors every morning. Released by 8:00am ET, it's all the news you need to know for your market day.Seeking Alpha Premium: https://seekingalpha.com/premium/getting-startedA comprehensive set of features and analysis that helps take the guesswork out of your investing decisions. Get the bottom-line on any stock or ETF with our Premium tools.Alpha Picks: https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribeAlpha Picks gives you two top stock picks each month, sifted from Seeking Alpha's analysis of thousands of stocks. We do the work. You reap the rewards.Twitter: https://twitter.com/WallStBreakfastShow links:Groupon approves new restructuring phase, will shed 500 jobsCarvana Is Likely Going To Crash Yet AgainJ&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.Our links:Wall Street Breakfast: seekingalpha.com/wsbSeeking Alpha's Wall Street Breakfast brings the top news to investors every morning. Released by 8:00am ET, it's all the news you need to know for your market day.Seeking Alpha Premium: https://seekingalpha.com/premium/getting-startedA comprehensive set of features and analysis that helps take the guesswork out of your investing decisions. Get the bottom-line on any stock or ETF with our Premium tools.Alpha Picks: https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribeAlpha Picks gives you two top stock picks each month, sifted from Seeking Alpha's analysis of thousands of stocks. We do the work. You reap the rewards.Twitter: https://twitter.com/WallStBreakfastShow links:Catalyst watch: Eyes on tech earnings, Chinese EV stocks, Peloton and Church & DwightCost cuts? Minimum purchase requirement raised at Amazon FreshNetflix dominates most-streamed programs of '22, as original programming growsDaniel Giron: https://seekingalpha.com/author/daniel-giron

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. Our links:Wall Street Breakfast: seekingalpha.com/wsbSeeking Alpha's Wall Street Breakfast brings the top news to investors every morning. Released by 8:00am ET, it's all the news you need to know for your market day.Seeking Alpha Premium: https://seekingalpha.com/premium/getting-startedA comprehensive set of features and analysis that helps take the guesswork out of your investing decisions. Get the bottom-line on any stock or ETF with our Premium tools.Alpha Picks: https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribeAlpha Picks gives you two top stock picks each month, sifted from Seeking Alpha's analysis of thousands of stocks. We do the work. You reap the rewards.Twitter: https://twitter.com/WallStBreakfastShow links:Alphabet: https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/GOOGOil Markets: Geopolitics and China's Reopening with Jennifer Warren (Podcast)

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.Our links:Wall Street Breakfast: seekingalpha.com/wsbSeeking Alpha's Wall Street Breakfast brings the top news to investors every morning. Released by 8:00am ET, it's all the news you need to know for your market day.Seeking Alpha Premium: https://seekingalpha.com/premium/getting-startedA comprehensive set of features and analysis that helps take the guesswork out of your investing decisions. Get the bottom-line on any stock or ETF with our Premium tools.Alpha Picks: https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribeAlpha Picks gives you two top stock picks each month, sifted from Seeking Alpha's analysis of thousands of stocks. We do the work. You reap the rewards.Twitter: https://twitter.com/WallStBreakfastShow links:Why did Salesforce stock go up today? reports on possible addition of new directorsIntel: The Dividend May Be In DangerHasbro COO Eric Nyman steps down; to eliminate 1,000 full-time positions in 2023Medical device maker NeurAxis sets terms for $15M IPOChinese logistics services provider Shengfeng sets terms for $25M US IPO

Tesla (TSLA) cruises past profit expectations, tips new model and Cybertruck 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.Our links:Wall Street Breakfast: seekingalpha.com/wsbSeeking Alpha's Wall Street Breakfast brings the top news to investors every morning. Released by 8:00am ET, it's all the news you need to know for your market day.Seeking Alpha Premium: https://seekingalpha.com/premium/getting-startedA comprehensive set of features and analysis that helps take the guesswork out of your investing decisions. Get the bottom-line on any stock or ETF with our Premium tools.Alpha Picks: https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribeAlpha Picks gives you two top stock picks each month, sifted from Seeking Alpha's analysis of thousands of stocks. We do the work. You reap the rewards.Twitter: https://twitter.com/WallStBreakfastShow links:A Threat To Shopify That All Bulls Must ConsiderTobacco giants look at deal options with JuulMeta bringing Trump back to Facebook, InstagramWill the U.S. supply Ukraine with fighter jets after tank approval?Mike Fay with Block Chain Reaction: https://seekingalpha.com/author/mike-fayInvesting 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. Our links:Wall Street Breakfast: seekingalpha.com/wsbSeeking Alpha's Wall Street Breakfast brings the top news to investors every morning. Released by 8:00am ET, it's all the news you need to know for your market day.Seeking Alpha Premium: https://seekingalpha.com/premium/getting-startedA comprehensive set of features and analysis that helps take the guesswork out of your investing decisions. Get the bottom-line on any stock or ETF with our Premium tools.Alpha Picks: https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribeAlpha Picks gives you two top stock picks each month, sifted from Seeking Alpha's analysis of thousands of stocks. We do the work. You reap the rewards.Twitter: https://twitter.com/WallStBreakfastShow links:Carvana reaches deal to continue sales in IllinoisRocket Lab rallies after successful launch from U.S. soilMurdoch calls off plan to re-merge Fox, News Corp.General Dynamics: Positive Risk/Reward Going Into Q4 EarningsInvesting Experts Podcast Beth Kindig: https://seekingalpha.com/author/beth-kindigKnox Ridley: https://seekingalpha.com/author/knox-ridley

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. Our links:Wall Street Breakfast: seekingalpha.com/wsbSeeking Alpha's Wall Street Breakfast brings the top news to investors every morning. Released by 8:00am ET, it's all the news you need to know for your market day.Seeking Alpha Premium: https://seekingalpha.com/premium/getting-startedA comprehensive set of features and analysis that helps take the guesswork out of your investing decisions. Get the bottom-line on any stock or ETF with our Premium tools.Alpha Picks: https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribeAlpha Picks gives you two top stock picks each month, sifted from Seeking Alpha's analysis of thousands of stocks. We do the work. You reap the rewards.Twitter: https://twitter.com/WallStBreakfastShow links:Bankrupt Genesis gets court nod for first day motionsPliant Therapeutics begins $175M public offering; closes up 35%HighPeak Energy to evaluate strategic options including possible saleTesla CEO Elon Musk testifies 'funding secured' tweet was the real dealFleshing Out Tesla Analysts' Fourth Quarter Estimates3M: Looking Past The LawsuitsVerizon Is Interesting And Cheap

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.Our links:Wall Street Breakfast: seekingalpha.com/wsbSeeking Alpha's Wall Street Breakfast brings the top news to investors every morning. Released by 8:00am ET, it's all the news you need to know for your market day.Seeking Alpha Premium: https://seekingalpha.com/premium/getting-startedA comprehensive set of features and analysis that helps take the guesswork out of your investing decisions. Get the bottom-line on any stock or ETF with our Premium tools.Alpha Picks: https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribeAlpha Picks gives you two top stock picks each month, sifted from Seeking Alpha's analysis of thousands of stocks. We do the work. You reap the rewards.Twitter: https://twitter.com/WallStBreakfastShow links:Catalyst watch: Tesla reverberations, Intel earnings, Rocket Lab launch and Macau stocks on holidayFormer FTX US head raises $5M from Coinbase, Circle to build out new crypto ventureGM and LG cancel plans for fourth US plant Proterra to cut 300 jobs as it consolidates manufacturing plantsSpotify 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. Our links:Wall Street Breakfast: seekingalpha.com/wsbSeeking Alpha's Wall Street Breakfast brings the top news to investors every morning. Released by 8:00am ET, it's all the news you need to know for your market day.Seeking Alpha Premium: https://seekingalpha.com/premium/getting-startedA comprehensive set of features and analysis that helps take the guesswork out of your investing decisions. Get the bottom-line on any stock or ETF with our Premium tools.Alpha Picks: https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribeAlpha Picks gives you two top stock picks each month, sifted from Seeking Alpha's analysis of thousands of stocks. We do the work. You reap the rewards.Twitter: https://twitter.com/WallStBreakfastShow links: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. Our links:Wall Street Breakfast: seekingalpha.com/wsbSeeking Alpha's Wall Street Breakfast brings the top news to investors every morning. Released by 8:00am ET, it's all the news you need to know for your market day.Seeking Alpha Premium: https://seekingalpha.com/premium/getting-startedA comprehensive set of features and analysis that helps take the guesswork out of your investing decisions. Get the bottom-line on any stock or ETF with our Premium tools.Alpha Picks: https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribeAlpha Picks gives you two top stock picks each month, sifted from Seeking Alpha's analysis of thousands of stocks. We do the work. You reap the rewards.Twitter: https://twitter.com/WallStBreakfastShow links:Wayfair is reportedly laying off 1K workers as pandemic boom reversesBoeing ordered to hear felony charge related to 737 Max crashesCapital One Financial lays off over 1K tech employeesConcert 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).