Morning Brief

By Yahoo Finance

Welcome to Yahoo Finance's flagship show - the Morning Brief. Hosted daily by Seana Smith and Brad Smith, it's your ultimate guide to making smarter decisions for your portfolio. Our hosts t... more

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November 25, 2024Trump taps Bessent, Macy's delays earnings, PCE
It's the first day of this shortened trading week — for Thanksgiving — and stock futures are already buzzing on President-elect Donald Trump's decision to nominate Scott Bessent as the US Treasury secretary.
Seana Smith and Brad Smith tackle several of this morning's biggest market stories ahead of the opening bell.
Takeaway:
President-elect Donald Trump has pushed forward a nomination for Key Square Group Founder and CEO Scott Bessent to be the next US Secretary of the Treasury in his Cabinet. US stock futures (ES=F, NQ=F, YM=F) are reacting positively to this news Monday morning.
Department store Macy's (M) is delaying the release of its third quarter earnings report after it was discovered an employee hid up to $154 million in expenses for the retailer.
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index — the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge — is due out this Wednesday, November 27, alongside the central bank's November meeting minutes for this week.
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November 21, 2024Nvidia earnings reaction, bitcoin, DOJ vs. Google: 3
Stock futures (ES=F, NQ=F, YM=F) were abuzz this morning coming off of Nvidia's (NVDA) third quarter earnings released in yesterday's extended hours.
Takeaway:
Nvidia (NVDA) shares are ticking back up in Thursday's pre-market trading after beating third quarter earnings estimates but ultimately failing to wow Wall Street on Wednesday. Investors were buying the dip while Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated the company is working to ramp up its supply chain to meet Blackwell chip demand.
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) continues its hot streak, climbing to a brand-new record high above $97,000.
US Department of Justice (DOJ) officials are expected to push for Alphabet's Google (GOOG, GOOGL) to sell its Chrome browser as part of its antitrust lawsuit.
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November 20, 2024Nvidia earnings, Target stock hit, Comcast spinoff
It's a brand new trading day, chock full of different earnings. But the one report at the top of Wall Street's mind today will be Nvidia (NVDA), set to release its third quarter results after the market close.
Takeaway
The earnings story that will be at the top of investors' minds today: Nvidia (NVDA)! The chip giant will be reporting third quarter earnings after the market close later today.
Target (TGT) stock plunged this morning after the retail giant missed earnings estimates and lowered its full-year guidance ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Comcast (CMCSA) plans to spin-off its cable TV networks CNBC, MSNBC, the USA Network, and more channels, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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November 19, 2024Ukraine-Russia, Walmart and Lowe's, DOJ vs. Google
Morning Brief co-hosts Seana Smith and Brad Smith welcome various market experts to explore the impact of geopolitical tensions on stock markets while reviewing the latest retail earnings results.
Takeaways:
Geopolitical tensions are spooking stock futures (ES=F, NQ=F, YM=F) Tuesday morning after President Biden authorized a Ukrainian airstrike on Russia.
Walmart (WMT) raised its full-year outlook after topping its third quarter earnings estimates, which saw same-store sales grow by 5.5%. Also reporting earnings, home improvement retailer Lowe's (LOW) may have beat estimates, but the stock is dipping in pre-market trading on the company's slowing sales growth.
Department of Justice officials are set to ask a federal judge to push for Alphabet's Google (GOOG, GOOGL) to sell its Chrome browser, according to Bloomberg.
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November 18, 2024Stock futures, Nvidia, Spirit Airlines bankruptcy
It's a new week, another round of fresh earnings: chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA) is due to report third quarter results this Wednesday, November 20.
Takeaways
US stock futures (ES=F, NQ=F, YM=F) fluctuate on last week's close for equities, while Wall Street strategists imagine the S&P 500 (^GSPC) has more room to run.
Chip powerhouse Nvidia (NVDA) is scheduled to report third quarter earnings after the market close this Wednesday, November 20.
Ultra-low-cost operator Spirit Airlines (SAVE) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Its stock has notably fallen by over 90% year-to-date.
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November 15, 2024Futures, hedge funds pull back in Big Tech, Tesla
Today on Morning Brief, Co-hosts Seana Smith and Brad Smith discussed market movers with expert guests and the trending tickers of the day, including Amazon (AMZN) and Apple (AAPL).
All three of the major indexes (^DJI,^GSPC, ^IXIC) opened lower Friday morning as post-Trump victory gains begin to fade. Data Editor Jared Blikre breaks down the action at the open.
US stock futures are down as traders adjust rate cut expectations following Fed Chair Jerome Powell's recent comments and stronger-than-expected retail sales data.
Hedge funds are pulling back their positions in Big Tech, with Amazon (AMZN) and Apple (APPL) seeing stake cuts in the third quarter.
Tesla (TSLA) and Rivian (RIVN) are in focus following reports that President-elect Trump plans to eliminate the electric vehicle tax credit.
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November 14, 2024Disney earnings, bitcoin's rise, PPI data
The economy is in focus, with Wolfe Research chief economist Stephanie Roth weighing in on the hotter-than-expected October PPI data and its implications for the broader economy and Federal Reserve. Simplify Asset Management chief investment strategist Michael Green then analyzes the inflation impact of Trump's proposed tariff and deportation policies.
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is on the rise. The cryptocurrency has soared since President-elect Trump won his second term in office, briefly touching above $93,000.
The October Producer Price Index (PPI) report was hotter than expected, raising concerns about what it could mean for the Federal Reserve and its rate path.
Walt Disney Company (DIS) shares jumped after the entertainment giant reported better-than-expected fiscal Q4 earnings. The entertainment giant's results got a boost from its streaming business.
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November 13, 2024October CPI, bitcoin rally, Trump taps Musk
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for October, which saw inflation rising in line with economist expectations.
Takeaways:
October's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report saw prices rise 0.2% month-over-month and 2.6% annually, in line with economist forecasts. The core inflation reading — which excludes food and energy prices — rose 0.3% monthly and 3.3% year-over-year, which were also in line with estimates.
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) continues to rally, the cryptocurrency now shooting to a new record high above $89,000 Wednesday morning.
President-elect Donald Trump taps billionaire Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

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November 08, 2024Fed cut, Nvidia on the Dow, Airbnb and Paramount
It's been an eventful week for stocks, from Donald Trump's reelection in the 2024 presidential race to the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut.
Takeaways:
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, while Fed Chair Jerome Powell said another rate cut in December is a possibility in a press conference that followed the announcement. Powell went on to say that President-Elect Donald Trump is "not permitted under the law" to remove him from his position at the central bank.
Chip giant Nvidia (NVDA) replaces Intel (INTC) on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI), trading on the exchange beginning Friday.
Airbnb (ABNB) shares reversed course in extended hours and are now falling following the homestay booking platform's third quarter revenue beat. While reporting major improvements in its streaming businesses, Paramount Global (PARA, PARAA) missed on revenue in its latest quarter.

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November 07, 2024Fed decision, Lyft earnings, Qualcomm and Arm
US stocks are still humming to a positive tune following Donald Trump's 2024 re-election earlier this week. Next on the market's docket is the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision to come at the conclusion of the central bank's November policy meeting later today.
Takeaways:
US stock futures (ES=F, NQ=F, YM=F) maintain their record highs post-election as the Federal Reserve is set to announce its interest rate decision for November later today.
Shares of rideshare platform Lyft (LYFT) continue to soar higher in pre-market trading around its fourth quarter outlook.
Chipmaker Qualcomm (QCOM) is seeing stock gains following a strong fiscal fourth quarter earnings report while announcing a $15 billion share buyback program. Arm Holdings (ARM) stock, on the other hand, is slipping on its fiscal third quarter outlook despite topping second quarter estimates.
Yahoo Finance's flagship show, Morning Brief, is the ultimate guide to making smarter portfolio decisions.
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Yahoo Finance's Morning Brief is hosted by Seana Smith and Brad Smith.

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FAQs about Morning Brief:

How many episodes does Morning Brief have?

The podcast currently has 138 episodes available.