Wall Street Breakfast

The week kicks off with M&A in technology and fast food. (0:15) Boeing stock slumps below major technical support. (4:02) Barclays picks stocks for the second wave of AI. (5:05)Show NotesEmpire State Manufacturing Survey drops to levels not seen since 2020Goldman Sachs Q4 earnings beat, helped by asset and wealth management unitApple continues drop even as it surpassed Samsung as 2023's top phone makerEpisode 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.

US futures slide as yields rise (0:30), jam packed earnings week (2:50), and Musk demands voting control in Tesla (6:30).Show Notes:Elon Musk wants 25% voting control in Tesla before advancing AIEarnings week ahead: Taiwan Semiconductor, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Alcoa and moreStocks To Watch: Energy Market Drama And Financial Earnings Headline Holiday WeekEpisode 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.

Travis runs KCI Research and The Contrarian - why they're still focused on value and commodities (0:25). Really long market trends. Why new bull markets could run 10+ years (3:05). This is an abridged conversation from a recent Investing Experts podcast.Show Notes:For Those Investors Stuck On Yield, 2023 Was OpportunisticA Banner Year To Be A Contrarian In The Golden Age Of Active InvestingEpisode 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.

J.P. Morgan and Citi post solid results. (0:15) Bond yields slide after cool PPI. (2:37) Goldman has 25 options trades ahead of earnings. (6:19)Show NotesWells Fargo in charts: Corporate and Investment Banking revenue falls most Q/QBofA in charts: Revenue declines in most segments amid slower loan expansionDelta Air Lines falls after profit guidance lands short of long-term targetDividend Roundup: Proctor & Gamble, Citigroup, Caterpillar, CVS Health, and moreEpisode 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.

EV shocker: Tesla (TSLA), Rivian (RIVN) and Fisker (FSR) fall after Hertz (HTZ) hits the gas pedal. (00:27) CVS paring down pharmacy footprint inside Target (TGT): WSJ. (02:39) Amgen (AMGN) may be evaluating Cytokinetics bid; CYTK wants $130-$145 a share - report. (03:35)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Grifols, ZIM Integrated Shipping, and moreBoeing given formal notice of FAA probe into 737 Max 9 mishapMeta Materials announces $1M civil penalty to settle SEC investigationMcKesson looking to sell Rexall pharmacy chain in Canada - 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.

The December CPI rose 0.3%, more than expected. (0:15) Hertz to shed electric vehicles in its fleet. (2:37) Dow 100,000 in 10 years? (4:23)Show NotesBerkshire Hathaway's share of Occidental Petroleum hits 34%Google to lay off hundreds in voice assistant, hardware teamsEpisode 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.

Cummins (CMI) to pay record $1.675B civil penalty in vehicle test cheating settlement. (00:26) iRobot (IRBT) plunges to session lows amid report Amazon (AMZN) won't offer remedies in Europe. (01:41) SEC at long last approves spot bitcoin ETFs. (02:25)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Crypto-linked stocks, Praxis Precision Medicines, and moreConsumer Price Index seen ticking up in December, with core number easingSalesforce and Slack implement hiring freeze: reportGoogle to lay off hundreds in voice assistant, hardware teams 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.

Vessels face weeks of delays as they avoid Red Sea routes. (0:15) Another Fed rate hike isn't out of the question. (1:37) Apple hit with another stock downgrade. (2:12)Show NotesTen surprises that could affect markets in 2024Walmart impresses at both CES and ICR with tech initiativesEpisode 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.

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) briefly spiked on false report that SEC approved bitcoin ETFs. (00:29) Walmart (WMT) to bring drone deliveries to millions more in Texas. (02:02) Amazon's (AMZN) Twitch to cut about 35% of workforce - report. (03:14)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Alcon, Intuitive Surgical, and moreTesla launches upgraded Model 3 in North America at unchanged pricesU.S. oil production predicted to reach new records this year and nextBoeing CEO: Company must acknowledge quality issues with aircraftSign 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.

The discovery on 737 Max 9s indicates Boeing issues aren’t confined to the Alaska plane. (0:15) Nintendo gets an upgrade ahead of Switch 2. (3:01) Analysts adjust bank ratings ahead of earnings. (3:55)Show NotesCiti’s 30 stocks for its 2024 top themesNetflix dips after Citi cuts rating on potential risks in '24-25 amid Street's 'lofty expectations'Juniper Networks jumps 25% on report HPE is nearing buyout dealEpisode 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.

Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT) and others roll into CES as Vegas gets the AI treatment. (00:21) Netflix (NFLX) wins account sharing lawsuit filed by investor. (01:36) Juniper Networks (JNPR) jumps 25% on report HPE is nearing buyout deal. (02:34)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Juniper Networks, Unity Software, and moreTop 10 stocks with the highest short interest on Wall StreetActivist Elliott builds $1B stake in Match Group - WSJBausch + Lomb drops amid comments at JPMorgan Healthcare ConferenceSign 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.

Preorders for the the $3,499 mixed reality headset start Jan. 19. (0:15) First Costco store in 20 years votes to unionize. (2:48) Congressional leaders strike spending deal that could avert shutdown. (3:33)Show NotesReal Estate is the top performing sector since the market’s October lowOil falls after Saudi cuts crude prices amid supply, competition woesBlackRock, ARK 21Shares set lower fees for spot bitcoin ETFsEpisode 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.

Shares of Boeing (BA) and Spirit AeroSystems (SPR) plunge after mid-air blowout. (00:29) Merck (MRK) in talks to acquire Harpoon Therapeutics (HARP) for around $700M - Bloomberg. (01:44) Audacy (AUDA) files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as ad sales crash. (02:26)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Boeing, Harpoon Therapeutics, and moreEarnings week ahead: Citigroup, JPMorgan, UnitedHealth, Delta Airlines and moreWinter weather could mean hot returns for these stocksSome electric vehicles are underperforming EPA range estimates - is yours one of them?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.

Cestrian Capital Research's Alex King is worried he isn't bullish enough. Markets from a technical analysis perspective, using Elliott Wave and Fibonacci (2:25). Taking advantage of AI, tech sector (6:00). This is an abridged conversation from a recent Investing Experts podcast.Episode 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.

Payrolls up more than 200K and the unemployment rate holds at 3.7%. (0:15) But another jobs indictor hits crisis levels. (2:32) Microsoft could soon topple Apple as world's biggest company. (4:48)Show NotesDividend Roundup: Johnson & Johnson, AT&T, Mastercard, PNC Financial, and moreAluminum and copper to boost in 2024 + other commodities calls - GSPalantir slips as Jefferies downgrades, says AI is 'overhyped'Episode 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.

QuantumScape (QS) skyrockets after dazzling with Volkswagen (VLKAF) battery test. (00:23) Costco (COST) benefits from additional shopping day in December, net sales up 9.9%. (01:32) McDonald's (MCD) faces backlash in Middle East impacting business. (02:10)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Peloton, Medical Properties Trust, and morePepsico products pulled from Carrefour as retailer loses appetite for price hikesMasking returns to some U.S. hospitals amid rising COVID, flu casesMicrosoft may soon supplant Apple as world's most valuable companySign 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.

The Windows keyboard gets a button for Copilot AI. (0:15) Walgreens slashes its dividend. (3:56) Big upgrade seen for the iPhone camera - in 2025. (4:25)Show NotesAccelerating topline growth stocks - GoldmanInitial jobless claims fall to lowest level in 3 monthsMobileye weak Q4, full-year guidance sends shivers down spine of chip industryEpisode 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.

Apple (AAPL) to settle suit related to iTunes gift card scam - report. (00:23) TikTok (BDANCE) sets sights on Amazon (AMZN) with goal of growing e-commerce tenfold. (01:46) CVS to drop Humira (ABBV) from certain formularies, cover biosimilars instead. (02:36) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Cal-Maine Foods, FuboTV and moreMicrosoft adds Copilot AI button in first big change to PC keyboard in decadesMark Zuckerberg sold $428M worth of Meta stock at the end of 2023Piper Sandler downgrades Apple on iPhone sales and macroeconomic worriesSign 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.

Hedge fund Blackwells Capital will nominate 3 directors to Disney’s board to support the CEO. (0:15) Bitcoin sees a sharp early plunge. (2:27) U.S. national debt tops $34 trillion. (3:49)Show NotesMegacap rout in January is now consensus - BofAJob openings fall more than expected in November - JOLTS reportEpisode 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.

Maersk (AMKBY) to continue pausing Red Sea transit after attack on ship. (00:23) AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) soars after seeing fundraising close this month. (01:19) Universal Logistics (ULH) to invest $50M for expansion into greater Roanoke, Virginia market. (01:53)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: SoFi Technologies, Bloomin' Brands and moreTop 10 stock ideas for 2024 Q1 - BofAUPS, CRWD and TOL among Wells Fargo's 11 overweight tactical ideasTesla's China-made EV sales surged in December, capturing over half of global deliveries in 2023Sign 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.