PreMarket Prep

On today's episode Joel and Dennis get into an extended debate about catalyst behind the sell-off in IBM while also managing to fit in earnings from SHAK, CBS, and more. Later the hosts welcome commodity trader and "turtle investor" Salem Abraham about his history and how he approaches futures futures in a low volatility market.

Featured guest:

Salem Abraham, President of Abraham Trading (33:38)

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Axiom Capital Management's Gordon Johnson explains why his firm has CAT as one of most overvalued stocks currently trading and why he thinks it is in for a massive correction.

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On today's episode Joel and Dennis discuss earnings from FB, TSLA, AIG, KHC. Late the hosts learn the potential impact of Puerto Rico's recent bankruptcy filing from Cate Long of the research firm Puerto Rico Clearinghouse and get the reasoning behind Axiom Capital Management's recent upgrade for FSLR from Managing Director Gordon Johnson.

Featured Guests:

Cate Long, Muni Bonds Expert and Founder of Puerto Rico Clearinghouse (32:55)

Gordon Johnson, Managing Director with Axiom Capital Management Inc. (46:10)

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Axiom Capital Management's Gordon Johnson explains why his firm has CAT as one of most overvalued stocks currently trading and why he thinks it is in for a massive correction.

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The day after Apple reported its Q2 earnings, Joel and Dennis welcome Apple analyst and managing partner with the VC firm Loup Ventures Gene Munster to discuss his reaction to the report, hear his thoughts for the future of the company, and get his impression on the direction of AMZN, TSLA and FB. Also covered during the episode: earnings from TWLO, FEYE, and FSLR, Mark Cuban's comments on TWTR, and the latest developments from Dennis' dogs of earnings season thesis.

Featured guest:

Gene Munster, Managing Partner at Loup Ventures (31:55)

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The earnings parade continues with reports from AMD, PFE, COH, AET, LL, and more. Later the hosts preview AAPL's after-market report and talk options strategies and the VIX with Nic Chahine.

Featured guests:

Nic Chahine, Options Expert and Author of Create Income With Options Spreads on Marketfy (33:50)

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Today's episode kicks off with an appearance from The Street's Adam Feuerstein who talks potential next steps for NTRP after the disappointing results in trials of its Alzheimer treatment. Later the hosts review the market's reaction following AMZN and GOOG's Thursday earnings and look at whether JWN might be on the verge of a breakout in spite of sluggish retail performance with portfolio manager Tommy Lackey.

Featured guests:

Adam Feuerstein, Senior Reporter at The Street (1:00)

Tommy Lackey, Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager at Relativity Capital Advisors (34:50)

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On today's episode Joel and Dennis review earnings reports from three of the biggest tech components in the S&P AMZN, MSFT, and GOOGL and discuss F and GM's reports with AutoTrader Senior Analyst Michelle Krebs. The show caps off with Benzinga's exclusive interview with Andrew Left of Citron Research, which was recorded following the firm's negative call on FLT on April 27.

Featured guests:

Michelle Krebs, Senior Analyst at AutoTrader (34:50)

Andrew Left of Citron Research (58:45)

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As earnings continue to roll in from UAA, F, AMGN, and more, Dennis explains his contrarian thesis on the dogs and stars of this season, Joel reveals his blemished history with the service as PYPL reports, and guest Paul La Monica of CNNMoney reviews the business pros and cons of President Trump's proposed tax overhaul. Later in the show, Benzinga founder and CEO Jason Raznick highlights the all-star lineup that will be appearing at the Benzinga Global FinTech Awards this May 11 in New York City.

Featured guests:

Paul La Monica, Digital Correspondent at CNNMoney (25:07)

Jason Raznick, Founder and CEO of Benzinga (37:42)

Nicole LaPointe, Benzinga Corporate Events Director (37:42)

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Earnings season continues at full-steam as Joel and Dennis review steel stock reactions X's miss, TWTR's unexpected user gain, and the data breach news that hampered CMG's report. Later the hosts share their love for COST, both its food and its surprise dividend, and discuss options strategies in times of low volatility with the founder of the options education site Option Alpha.

Featured guest:

Kirk Du Plessis, Founder and Head Trader at Option Alpha (34:30)

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