Wall Street Breakfast

First Republic (FRC) recovers from record low on new rescue plan (00:40). Judge allows suits over JPMorgan (JPM), Deutsche Bank (DB) ties with Epstein to proceed (04:19). Ferrari (RACE) discloses a cybersecurity incident regarding client data (04:57).

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Amazon cuts 9,000 jobs — and more layoffs could be coming
Marcel Knoop: Amazon: Breaking Up The Company From An Accounting Standpoint
California to empower oil company watchdog to monitor gasoline prices
Baxter biopharma solutions unit seeing interest from Thermo Fisher, Celltrion - report
Cortigent, developer of human vision restoration devices, files for $17M IPO
Judge allows suits over JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank ties with Epstein to proceed
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis calls for ban on CBDC
CashFlow Hunter: SVB Financial: Blow Up Risk
All-In Podcast: https://youtu.be/yYwfiqYocc0

UBS (UBS) confirms deal to acquire Credit Suisse (CS) for $3.25B in stock (00:39). Midsize banks press FDIC to insure all deposits over next two years - Bloomberg (07:57). Warren Buffett (BRK.B) talking to Biden administration on the banking crisis - report (07:07).

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Credit Suisse, UBS tumble in premarket trading after emergency rescue
NY Community Bancorp unit agrees to buy Signature Bank deposits, some loans
Bed Bath & Beyond holds special meeting to seek approval for reverse share split, stock down 9%
CashFlow Hunter: SVB Financial: Blow Up Risk
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The market anticipates the Fed will hike rates 25 basis points this week at a crucial 2 day meeting that has investors on edge. Nike (NKE) is expected to post its fiscal third quarter update. And, NVIDIA (NVDA) will present its latest advancements in AI this week, and analysts say the megatrend is becoming harder to ignore.

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Stocks to Watch:
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4588490-stocks-to-watch-all-eyes-on-the-federal-reserve

Catalyst Watch:
https://seekingalpha.com/news/3931946-catalyst-watch-google-talks-ai-nordstrom-drama-and-canada-goose-event?hasComeFromMpArticle=false

Earnings Week Ahead:
https://seekingalpha.com/news/3948534-earnings-week-ahead-nike-chewy-general-mills-gamestop-and-more

Morgan Stanley Upgrades on AI 'Megatrend’:
https://seekingalpha.com/news/3948465-nvidia-stock-rises-morgan-stanley-upgrades-ai-megatrend?hasComeFromMpArticle=false

Catalyst watch for the week of March 19. Seeking Alpha Associate News Editor, Kevin Curran explains what could result from the FOMC meeting on March 21, 22, following the recent events surrounding Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB), Signature Bank (SBNY) and First Republic Bank (FRC) (00:37). Kevin gives an earnings and conference preview (03:41). He says to look for reports from Foot Locker (FL) and Nike (NKE) (05:13). In addition, Nvidia (NVDA) is hosting a conference and one of the major topics is AI. Finally, in light of the banking crisis, will the Fed hold? Look out for our survey in Monday’s Wall Street Breakfast newsletter.

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Expectations tilt firmly towards 25 bp Fed hike, spurred by bank crisis, ECB decision

First Republic Bank (FRC) sinks after suspending dividend following bank support (00:41). FedEx (FDX) stock flies higher as cost-saving efforts bear fruit (03:04). TikTok (BDNCE) said in talks with potential buyers as U.S. pushes for possible ban - report (05:10).

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Google to boost price of YouTube TV amid rising content costs
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway adds more Occidental shares, boosting its stake to 23.1%
Virgin Orbit reportedly in talks about potential buyout
CashFlow Hunter: SVB Financial: Blow Up Risk
MacroTips Trading: National CineMedia: From Bad To Worse
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Credit Suisse (CS) stock jumps 32% as lender secures $54B loan from Swiss National Bank (00:59). First Republic Bank (FRC) gains on report it's evaluating options including a sale (02:22). Virgin Orbit (VORB) plunges on report it's furloughing employees as it seeks funding lifeline (02:40).

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First Republic Bank gains on report it's evaluating options including a sale
Mike Fay, BlockChain Reaction: Bitcoin: 10 Years Since Cyprus
SVB, Signature Bank bid deadline set for Friday by FDIC - Reuters
CashFlow Hunter: SVB Financial: Blow Up Risk
Apple supplier, Foxconn to debut manufacturing AirPods at a $200M factory in Telangana
Robinhood COO Gretchen Howard to leave at 2023 end - filing
Boeing estimates aircraft financing will reach pre-pandemic levels this year

Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB) collapse, insider stock sales investigated by regulators - report (00:47). TikTok said to consider splitting from ByteDance (BDNCE) if it can't reach U.S. agreement (02:43). Credit Suisse (CS) stock plunges to record low as top investor rules out further support.(06:25)

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Facebook parent Meta Platforms slashes another 10,000 jobs
SVB Financial confirms that Goldman was buyer of underwater securities last week
Fed to consider tough rules for midsize banks following SVB failure- report
DOJ was probing Signature Bank's work with crypto clients ahead of collapse - report
Apple said to delay bonuses for some staff, freeze hiring over cost scrutiny
Univar jumps after Apollo Global agrees to acquire for $8.1B (update)
Tyson Foods set to lay off 1,700 employees, close two plants
Boxed plunges after saying it's evaluating potential bankruptcy filing, other options
Investing Experts Podcast: Top 10 Stocks For 2023 With Head Of Quant Steven Cress
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FDIC is reportedly planning another auction of Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB) (00:45). Credit Suisse (CS) discloses 'material weakness' in reporting procedures (04:23). CPI watch: All eyes on inflation data for clues on Fed rate hike path (03:15).

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Federal Reserve to review its oversight of Silicon Valley Bank, led by Michael Barr
Netflix said to be considering alternatives for ad operations
IP Banking Research: Credit Suisse: I Am Selling (Rating Downgrade)
Amgen facing class action suit over owing more than $10B in back taxes and penalties
Boeing is said to be close to selling almost 80 Dreamliners to two Saudi airlines
Uber, Lyft and DASH notched higher as California court classifies drivers as contractors
SurveyMonkey parent Momentive to be taken private in deal valuing it at ~$1.5B
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Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB) depositors to have access to all funds on Monday (00:38). Federal Reserve creates lending facility for banks.(01:35) Signature Bank (SBNY) taken over by New York Department of Financial Services (01:07).

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First Republic gets liquidity support from Federal Reserve, JPMorgan Chase
HSBC acquires Silicon Valley Bank UK for £1
Cash Flow Hunter: SVB Financial: Blow Up Risk
Coinbase had $240M cash balance at Signature Bank, expects full recovery
Etsy sellers impacted by collapse of Silicon Valley Bank - reports
RAPT Therapeutics, Repare Therapeutics among biotechs to disclose exposure to Silicon Valley Bank
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Bill Ackman says more banks will fail, but now have government 'roadmap' to manage them'
Everything Everywhere' strikes blow for indie filmmaking at Oscars
March Madness is here - time to buy or fade sports betting stocks?

The February Consumer Price Index to be released this week. Drama ensues over the Silicon Valley Bank (NASDAQ:SIVB) meltdown, while investors remain wary over a possible contagion effect. And, the upcoming Fedex (FDX) earnings report could offer some insight into the state of the U.S. economy.

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Stocks to Watch: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4586598-stocks-to-watch-investors-prep-for-cpi-nail-biter-earnings-reports-from-fedex-xpeng-and-dollar-general

Catalyst Watch: https://seekingalpha.com/news/3946540-catalyst-watch-microsoft-ramps-up-ai-talk-fedex-earnings-and-voting-drama-with-amc-entertainment-ritchie-bros

Earnings Week Ahead: https://seekingalpha.com/news/3946443-earnings-week-ahead-adobe-fedex-lennar-xpeng-dollar-general-and-more

Microsoft and AI: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4584581-breaking-down-generative-ai-microsoft-music-plays-elsewhere-than-in-search