The need for defense and critical infrastructure is becoming increasingly prevalent as the U.S. and its allies face international and domestic security threats. Parsons CEO Carey Smith lays out what her company is seeing. Plus, Nike reports earnings today as the stock far outpaces the broader retail sector. YCG Funds' Brian Yacktman tees up the report. And, what's the playbook for banks in 2024? KBW's Christopher McGratty gives his top stock picks.

Defense Spending, Nike Earnings, and Bank Stock Playbook 12/21/23

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Nearly 3 million Americans are headed to the airport for Memorial Day Weekend, rivaling the record 2.9 million set last November. The Conference Board's Steve Odland lays out the key consumer trends to watch. Plus, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are hovering near all-time highs, the Dow Transports is lagging this year. FreightWaves' Craig Fuller explains what's driving the slide. And, beyond Big Tech, a number of sectors are poised to drive the next wave of AI growth. Caret Group's Fred Hassan explains.

Memorial Day Weekend, Dow Transports, and AI Impact 05/24/24

Nvidia shares are surging following another blockbuster quarter, as demand for its AI chips shows no signs of slowing down. Clockwise Capital's James Cakmak and Stifel's Ruben Roy discuss. Plus, Nvidia's stock pop is lifting the broader markets. Hennessy Funds' Josh Wein and Defiance ETFs' Sylvia Jablonski explain. And, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is once again warning that a bumpy landing may be coming for the economy. Evans May Wealth's Lizzie Evans digs into the outlook.

Blockbuster Quarter, Riding the Nvidia Wave, and Dimon's New Warning 05/23/24

The market faces its biggest test yet as Nvidia prepares to report results. Synovus Trust's Dan Morgan previews the quarter. Plus, Target is also out with earnings this morning, just days after announcing thousands of price cuts. SW Retail Advisors' Stacey Widlitz lays out her expectations. And, Fed Governor Christopher Waller is taking a "wait and see" approach when it comes to rate cuts. Silvercrest Asset Management's Robert Teeter and Charles Schwab's Jeffrey Kleintop discuss.

Nvidia's Market Impact, Target Earnings, and Fed Rate Cut Timeline 05/22/24

Sanofi is partnering with OpenAI on artificial intelligence-driven drug development. Sanofi Chief Digital Officer Emmanuel Frenehard lays out the details. Plus, it's a big week for retail, with Lowe's among those reporting earnings today. R5 Capital's Scott Mushkin gives his expectations. And, ahead of Nvidia's results, Microsoft is out with a new AI-powered laptop. Visible Alpha's Melissa Otto explains.

Sanofi-OpenAI Partnership, Lowe's Earnings, and Microsoft's AI Laptop 05/21/24

The Dow has crossed the 40K for the first time ever. NorthStar Asset Management's Nimrit Kang discusses the stock playbook from here. Plus, it's not just stocks; copper prices are also hovering near all-time highs. Bank of America's Francisco Blanch explains. And, Einride is partnering with DP World to build the world's largest autonomous trucking network in Dubai. CEO Robert Falck lays out the details.

Defense Spending, Nike Earnings, and Bank Stock Playbook 12/21/23

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