Wall Street Breakfast

Federal Reserve cuts, risks to dual mandate in balance (0:50), Wendy's getting help from Palantir's AI (2:40), and Japan hits highest levels in weeks.Show links: Wendy's enlists Palantir's AI to keep up with Frosty demandChips mostly rise as earnings fly in; Qualcomm gives up gainsAsian markets mixed after Fed's expected rate cutEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsbSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Powell says president removing Fed chairman 'not permitted under the law.' FOMC cuts rates by 25 basis points as expected. (0:18) Australia moves to ban social media for those under 16. (3:32) Show NotesGoldman Sachs sticks to 9% S&P 500 gain forecast for next 12-monthsEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Airbnb (ABNB) Q3 earnings on deck: Focus on bookings amid slow U.S. demand. (00:23) Election buzz: Tesla (TSLA) soars on expectations of green lights for autonomous driving approvals. (02:02) Costco's (COST) October net sales climb 7.2%. (03:10)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: QCOM, MELI, and moreMSCI to add 22 stocks, remove 57 stocks from ACWI Index in latest rebalanceFed’s confidence in flagging rate cuts ‘might wane’ as Trump’s economic impact unfoldsTrump win brings 'breath of fresh air' to oil and gas industry, Energy Transfer CEO saysSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Stocks rally and bonds plunge as with new economic agenda ahead. (0:15) Tesla is a winner as other EV makers fall. (2:39) Tech stocks bullish and renewable energy dives. (3:01)Show NotesSuper Micro Computer down 25%, giving up its entire AI rallyIncumbent party loses three-straight presidencies for the first time in 120 yearsEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Donald Trump tops 270 electoral votes to win 2024 presidential election. Recreational marijuana initiatives fail in Florida, North Dakota. (00:28) Spirit AeroSystems (SPR) warns of ability to continue as going concern amid cash crunch. (02:14) iRobot (IRBT) to cut another 16% of workforce as part of operational restructuring. (03:01)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Wednesday: DJT, SMCI, and moreDave faces FTC complaint alleging deceptive practices toward consumersNvidia retakes world’s most-valuable company title from Apple as market cap climbsHawaiian Electric completes $2B settlement on deadly Maui fireSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

So far, stocks are in the green, while bonds are under pressure. (0:16) Services activity jumps. (1:36) Palantir posts 'eye-popping' quarter. (3:01)Show NotesMidcap stocks with ‘significant scope’ for upsideADM postpones Q3 earnings to amend results amid more accounting errorsDollar Tree faces another challenge after its CEO steps downEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

SA Sentiment: Debt is the top economic issue for U.S. voters. Stock investors looking for ‘unambiguous winner’ in U.S. presidential election - analyst. (00:24) Boeing (BA) strike ends as workers accept latest contract offer. (02:30) Viking stock drops 13% after jumping 9% on obesity drug data. (03:03)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: CLF, PLTR, and moreWynn Resorts falls after Macau revenue misses the consensus expectationGoodyear cost savings initiative keeps profits intact despite drop in tire salesPalantir leaps after crushing estimates due to its popular AI toolsSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Those with 100mg doses of VK2735 lost an average of 8.2% of body weight. (0:15) Peloton snags a double upgrade. (2:41) Regulators nix Talen-Amazon power deal. (3:47) Show NotesMarriott's full year outlook lowered again on sluggish Chinese marketsEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Nissan (NSANY), Mitsubishi (MSBHF) to form JV for robotaxi, EV battery services - report. (00:23) Stonepeak near deal to acquire Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) in $3.1B deal: report. (01:27) Palantir Q3 Earnings Preview: Can the software maker justify its valuation? (02:08)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Monday: NVDA, DJT, and moreElection-proof Walmart is tipped to see gains amid market uncertaintyOPEC+ delays 2.2M barrel-per-day increase until end of DecemberEarnings week ahead: O, PLTR, QCOM, SQ, AMC, PARA, LCID, RIVN, WBD, and moreSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

How to invest no matter what the result. (0:18) The Fed will cut but what next? (1:42) Warren Buffett gets sour on Apple. (3:45)Show NotesHere's how to invest for a Trump or Harris presidencyEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Boeing (BA) reaches deal to end machinist strike. (00:27) Aurora (AUR) to delay commercial launch of driverless truck until April 2025. (01:28) Abbott (ABT) jumps as jury says company, Reckitt (RBGPF) not liable in infant formula case. (02:17)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Friday: AMZN, INTC, and moreSony takes CBS to court for breaching Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune distribution contractsCarvana shares defy gravity, but is the stock's valuation justified?S&P 500 October winners and losers: United Air soars, Qorvo cratersSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Guidance from Microsoft and Meta spark a spooky selloff. (0:15) The Fed's favorite inflation gauge ticks up. (2:00) Estée Lauder slashes its dividend. (3:16)Show NotesCall overwriting and call buying opportunities within the Russell 1000Put underwriting and put buying opportunities within the Russell 1000Peloton appoints Apple Fitness+ co-founder as CEOEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Starbucks (SBUX) plans to get back to the neighborhood coffeehouse vibe. (00:23) Blackstone (BX) is bidder for $7B investment in Rogers (RCI) wireless backhaul network - report. (01:59) Grammys end their +50 year stint with CBS, 'Music's Biggest Night' comes to Disney (DIS). (02:46)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: MSFT, META, and moreElon Musk ordered to attend hearing in Philadelphia over $1M voter giveawayKey takeaways from Meta's Q3 earnings, amid flat stock reactionThis is how investors should allocate their money in election years: SA’s Steven CressSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Ernst & Young resigns as auditor of the AI server maker. (0:15) U.S. GDP up 2.8% in Q3 on strong consumers. (1:55) Eli Lilly weight-loss drug sales disappoint. (4:46)Show NotesAMD's results were solid. Why Wall Street wanted more.Shake Shack rallies to a new 52-week high after strong earningsRobotaxi stunner: Waymo hits milestone of 150,000 paid autonomous trips a weekEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Solid user engagement drives Reddit's robust results; shares soar. (00:24) Roaring Kitty disposes of Chewy stake. (01:33) JPMorgan sues customers over alleged TikTok-fueled check fraud - reports. (02:12)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Wednesday: GOOG, SNAP, and moreColonial Pipeline considers options including potential $10B-plus sale - BloombergUkraine, Russia said to be in talks over halting attacks on energy infrastructureRobotaxi stunner: Waymo hits milestone of 150,000 paid autonomous trips a weekSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Masayoshi Son predicts super AI 10,000 times smarter than humans by 2035. (0:15) Ford tumbles as its EV business struggles. (2:01) Consumer confidence up sharply. (3:29)Show NotesThe most overbought and oversold global assetsPayPal stock slips after Q3 revenue missesEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Microsoft (MSFT) accuses Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) of shadow campaigns, slams new astroturf group. (00:25) DOJ throws wrench into J&J (JNJ) bankruptcy plan to settle talc suits. (02:01)Campbell's (CPB) wants your home to smell like mashed potatoes all year long. (03:40)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: F, VFC, and moreUS Treasury Department finalizes rule curbing tech investments in ChinaJPMorgan Chase's Dimon urges banks 'to fight back' against regulations: reportsStarbucks threatens to fire employees who don't return to office: BloombergSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Robinhood offers contracts paying off for Harris or Trump wins. (0:16) Oil tumbles as Mideast escalation fears ebb. (0:47) McDonald's brining back Quarter Pounders. (2:55)Show NotesHedge funds are a lot more skittish for this round of Magnificent 7 earningsBoeing looks to raise up to $19 billion in share offeringEpisode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Volkswagen (VLKAF) board preparing $4.3B cost-savings plan: report. (00:21) McDonald's (MCD) confirms beef patties not to blame for E. coli outbreak. (01:15) Eli Lilly (LLY) gets nod to sell weight-loss drug in Hong Kong by year-end - report. (02:03)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Monday: PHG and DJTOil futures slide as fears of supply disruptions ease after Israel's strike on IranSA Asks: Which tech stocks could rise or fall on a Harris win?Boeing plans to raise over $15 billion as early as Monday - reportSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

Five of the biggest tech companies will report earnings. (0:17) Q3 GDP and the October jobs report are due. (2:39) Delta sues Crowdstrike. (3:57)Show NotesThe most overweight stocks in ESG fundsEarnings CalendarDividend Roundup Episode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsb Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.