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The Federal Reserve says its shifting its policy around inflation, which could have long-lasting effects on our economy. We break down this historic move with Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan.

Plus, Walmart is teaming with Microsoft in the battle for TikTok, on the same day the embattled social media firm’s CEO quit after less than three months on the job. We explore all of the TikTok drama in Rapid Fire.

And, a historic moment for sports, as NBA players walked out of games in protest of the shooting of Jacob Blake. We discuss the path forward for pro sports amid social unrest.

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Stocks hit new highs today ahead of a key speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell tomorrow. Will Powell’s remarks be as “profoundly consequential” as strategists are predicting? Our market experts debate.

Plus, we get ‘technical’ with Stephen Suttmeier of BofA Securities, who sees four stock charts suggesting a potential breakout ahead.

And, as we celebrate Women’s Equality Day, the future for working women is murky as family obligations increase amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll talk with a economist who says this potential career crisis could set economic equity for women back decades.

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Market volatility has led to a major shakeup for ETFs this year, with nearly 200 shut down so far in 2020 – the typical amount for a full year. What does the future hold for passive investments? We’ll explore.

Plus, the stay-at-home trend has fueled a flurry of cloud & software IPOs. Is this a fleeting moment for the sector, or tech’s time to shine? We discuss in Rapid Fire.

And, housing has been a lynchpin of the economic recovery, with July sales soaring nearly 14%. But with home prices near record highs, is the real estate market running TOO hot? We’ll debate.

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Apple shares hit new all-time highs ahead of its upcoming stock split, while Microsoft joins the chorus of companies speaking out against its App Store policies. We break down what the split could mean for weighting in the Dow, and whether Apple’s road to $3 trillion just got trickier.

Plus, a pandemic-induced hiring spree has led to nearly 500,000 new jobs in the fast food space. We discuss which restaurant names are leading the way, and who’s lagging behind in Rapid Fire.

And, according to a new Barron’s report, the economic fallout could reach $700 billion if America’s schools continue to remain closed. We explore all angles of this looming education crisis. 

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Stocks rallying after existing home sales in July posted its biggest increase EVER… an economist and an investment strategist weigh in.

And entrepreneur Don Peebles on Joe Biden’s messaging…and why it’s going to take NYC a decade to recover from the economic fallout due to the pandemic.

Sticking with New York, some big-name hotels are in big trouble as they remain vacant. A look at the foreclosures that may be coming in Manhattan and across the country.  

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California is having a rough go… blackouts and wildfires on top of the Covid 19 outbreak. We talk to the mayor of San Jose about all that, plus the future of Uber and Lyft in the state.

Speaking of California, it’s one of the states as part of a coalition suing the United States Postal Service. The Attorney General joins to discuss the suit.

And, Taco Bell’s pandemic revamp, Instagram’s new feature and Airbnb plans to go public. 

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Lumber prices are soaring in 2020 as homebuilding is hot…a look at how to play that surge without having to buy a forest.

And, why Axios’ Dan Primack calls Trump an ‘activist’ when it comes to getting involved in dealmaking.

Plus, a shuffle button for Netflix, Harvard on hold, and fanny packs are back. That’s all in today’s Rapid Fire. 

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A source tells CNBC that Oracle has entered talks to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations. We break down the contenders vs. pretenders in the race for a TikTok takeover.

Plus, ‘Fortnite’ maker Epic Games is seeking a preliminary injunction against Apple is in its App Store dispute. Could this be the start of trouble ahead for the tech giant? We explore in Rapid Fire.

And, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq just hit new record highs. But as retail names sell off and stimulus talks stall in Congress, is this as good as it gets for stocks? Our market experts debate.

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With vaccine stocks on a tear due to late-stage trials and government contracts for Covid vaccines, Jefferies’ Healthcare Equity Strategist tells us why those names could go the way of the pot stocks.

And, a Democratic Congressman explains why he called trading app Robinhood ‘unethical’—and the changes he wants made to protect customers.

Plus, in today’s Rapid Fire…Uber’s California fight, the US and China’s “tik” for tat, Buffett’s shiny bet and NYC hotels get an elopement boost. 

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A California court just ruled Amazon can be liable for defective third-party goods sold on its marketplace. What does that mean for the future of its e-commerce business? We debate in Rapid Fire.

Plus, retail sales climbed for the third straight month in July, and yet retail bankruptcies continue to rise – now totaling more than 40 this year. We explore the retail wreck.

And, scheduled U.S.-China trade talks are reportedly in limbo, as tensions between the two nations continue to climb. But is the ‘phase one’ trade deal in jeopardy too? We’ll discuss.

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