Some of the most popular stocks to own on Wall Street are also the most expensive. Is it time to bet on some underdog names instead? We’ll discuss.
Also, Disney says it’s closing its Hong Kong theme park amid a rise in new COVID-19 cases in China. Could Disney World in Orlando be headed for the same fate? We’ll debate in Rapid Fire.
And, a new study found that more time at home is *not* the reason why trading apps like Robinhood have seen a surge of activity. We’ll explore trading behavior amid the pandemic.

Betting on a bounce, Disney’s dilemma and traders love a bargain

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: Stocks higher, yields lower as investors digest mixed economic data. Business activity in April grew at the slowest pace so far this year, while new orders fell for the first time in almost four years. But manufacturing input costs hit a one-year high and services demand remains strong. So what does all this mean for the Fed? Our economist makes the case for a July cut. Meanwhile, new home sales notched their highest reading since September, as builders pull back on prices and offer incentives to offset higher rates. We’ll talk to the CEO of real estate developer Howard Hughes Holdings about the demand trends he’s seeing.

The Case for a July Cut & What Buyers Want 4/23/24

There’s GDP, PCE, and big tech earnings. It could be a market-moving week. If there’s a pullback, our market guest says ‘buy.’ He’ll tell us why and where he’s looking for opportunity. Plus, speaking of pullbacks, some of semi names are in a bear market, but our analyst sees strength ahead, and soon. He’ll tell us when, why, and what names he sees best positioned across the chips universe from here. And on this Earth Day, a special Three Buys and a ‘Maybe’ ESG edition. The acronym may be divisive, but the returns our guest sees for these names may make you a buyer.

Buy the Dips?, Dented But Not Deterred, 3 Buys & a Maybe 4/22/24

Geopolitics, earnings, and economic data on deck next week could make or break the Fed’s hawkish tilt. We’ll look at what to watch and where to find value. Plus, Netflix shares plunging after saying it’ll stop reporting subscriber numbers. We’ll tell you whether investors should be worried. And airlines earnings are off to a strong start, but there’s a bifurcation in that trade, and Wall Street’s top airlines analyst is here with what it is.

Big Week Ahead, Sub-stantive Concern?, Top Airline Analyst on Earnings 4/19/24

Has the Fed’s base case shifted from “later cuts” to “no cuts this year?” Our market guest says it doesn’t matter. He sees stocks going higher regardless. He’ll tell us why, and the one scenario that could change it. Plus, credit card debt stands at a record high. At the same time, using buy now pay later to fund purchases remains popular. Klarna has its finger on both of these trends, and the CEO is here with what he’s seeing. And, a push to on-or near-shoring supply chains is making one sector increasingly attractive. We’ll tell you which one, and the names that stand to benefit the most.

No Cuts, No Problem?, Buy Now, Pain Later? & Supply Chain Winners  4/17/24

The bond market is keeping stock gains in check as we prepare to hear from Fed Chair Powell this hour. We’ll bring you the headlines and reaction from BNY Mellon’s CEO. Plus, the winners and losers ahead of REIT earnings as office vacancy rates hit a 20-year high. And housing starts just posted the biggest drop in 4 years, but one name is better-insulated from high rates, according to our analyst.

Betting on a bounce, Disney’s dilemma and traders love a bargain

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