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  • Stock 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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      51 min
    • Futures, 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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        52 min
      • Disney 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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          52 min
        • October 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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            1 hr 17 min
          • Fed 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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              52 min
            • Fed 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.
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                53 min
              • Trump victory, Trump trade, banks and energy react

                Former President Donald Trump is headed back to the White House and Wall Street is celebrating. Stocks (^DJI,^GSPC, ^IXIC), bitcoin (BTC-USD), and the US dollar (DX-Y.NYB) surged on the news.

                Takeaways:

                • US stock futures (ES=F, NQ=F, YM=F) and Treasury yields (^TYX, ^TNX, ^FVX) roar to life Wednesday morning after former President Donald Trump was named the winner of the 2024 presidential election.
                • Shares of Tesla (TSLA) and Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT, DJTWW) are also soaring alongside other key companies part of the so-called "Trump trade" rallying on the news.
                • Big Banks and major oil producers — Goldman Sachs (GS), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Morgan Stanley (MS), Wells Fargo (WFC), Citigroup (C), Bank of America (BAC), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX) — are getting a push higher in their stock price, while solar energy companies like First Solar (FSLR) and Sunrun (RUN) sink further.
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                  53 min
                • Election trades, Boeing strike ends, Palantir

                  While traders are making their way to the exchange floor, American voters are heading out to vote in the 2024 presidential election.

                  Takeaways:

                  • Stock futures (ES=F, NQ=F, YM=F) tip above their flatlines Tuesday morning as US voters take part in the 2024 presidential election and head to the polls today. Wall Street is paying attention to key assets, including gold (GC=F), bitcoin (BTC-USD), and 10-year Treasury yields (^TNX).
                  • Boeing (BA) workers have voted in approval of the latest contract proposal put forth by the aircraft manufacturer, ending the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) union's nearly two-month long strike.
                  • Palantir (PLTR) shares pop on the software company's third quarter earnings beat, demand for AI software sending the stock nearly 17% higher in pre-market trading.
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                    53 min
                  • 2024 election, Fed meeting, Berkshire Apple stake

                    Traders are asking for that double shot of espresso ahead of this major week for markets — the US presidential election and the Federal Reserve's November meeting. Seana Smith and Brad Smith help investors prepare for the big week ahead by covering today's top market stories.


                    TAKEAWAYS

                    • US stock futures (ES=F, NQ=F, YM=F) hover near their flatlines while Treasury yields (^TYX, ^TNX, ^FVX) decline Monday morning. Investors are bracing for market volatility to come ahead of tomorrow's big event — Election Day 2024 — where US presidential candidates Vice President Kamala Harris (D) and former President Donald Trump (R) will face off.
                    • The Federal Reserve is set to convene in Washington, D.C. for its November policy meeting, concluding with its latest policy decision around interest rates.
                    • Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK-B, BRK-A) cash pile climbs to $325 billion as it cuts its holdings in Apple (AAPL) by 25% in the third quarter.

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                      53 min
                    • October jobs report, Amazon and Apple, Boeing deal

                      It's the first Friday of the month, so you know what that means — Jobs Day. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 12,000 jobs were added to the US economy in October, well below economist forecasts of 100,000 nonfarm payrolls due. These labor figures and the data collection process have been heavily impacted by recent Hurricanes Milton and Helene, as well as ongoing labor strikes.

                      Takeaways

                      • US stock futures (ES=F, NQ=F, YM=F) are moving higher on the back of the October jobs report released this morning — 12,000 jobs were added to the US economy in the past month, the labor numbers heavily impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Economists originally projected an addition of 100,000 nonfarm payrolls.
                      • Tech giants Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), and Intel (INTC) all released their earnings results after Thursday's market close.
                      • Aircraft manufacturer Boeing (BA) has reportedly reached a tentative labor deal with striking workers. The labor union is set to vote on the proposal this Monday, November 4.
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                        1 hr 22 min

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