Market Trends & Records - The market is betting on a September Fed rate cut, with the S&P 500, NASDAQ, Nvidia, Japan's topics exchange, and Taiwan's major stock index all at record highs [2][3] - The S&P 500 has reached its 16th record close this year, underperforming the 57 all-time highs seen in 2024 [5] - There is a 982% probability of a Fed rate cut at the next meeting, according to the CME Fed Watch tool [11] Company Performance & Earnings - Bullish rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on its IPO day, raising $11 billion with an initial valuation of approximately $56 billion [1][2] - Coreweave's stock is opening down 11% after missing earnings expectations and is not expected to be profitable until 2026 [6] - Cava's stock is opening down 20% after disappointing earnings, with revenue and same-store sales below expectations, leading to a cut in full-year guidance [8] - Starbucks is in turnaround mode, with the stock still valued as a growth stock and trading at a premium to the broader market [50] Investment Strategy & Risk - The market is not tolerant of companies falling short of earnings forecasts or retracting guidance, leading to significant penalties [14][15] - Diversification is key to profiting from the market, or holding tight through volatility in concentrated names like the MAG7 [15][16] - The market may be too top-heavy and priced for perfection, with the top 20 mega-cap stocks outperforming the S&P 500 since the April lows [30][31] - Geopolitical risks, such as Trump's China tariff extension and the Trump-Putin meeting, are potential near-term risks that the market may be overlooking [61][64] Consumer Behavior & Restaurant Industry - Consumer behavior patterns are shifting in the post-pandemic world, impacting the value proposition for some companies [9] - Restaurants are battling through consumer spending headwinds, as seen in Cava's stock crash [44] - Starbucks is focusing on improving the in-store experience to attract customers, especially with more people working hybrid or remotely [53][54]

Morning Brief: Market Sunrise anchor Ramzan Karmali breaks down the latest international market news for August 13, 2025.Meta shares hit an all-time high on Tuesday, pushing the company closer to a $2 trillion market cap. Ramzan breaks down what is pushing the stock up, including strong growth, new AI targeting tools, and the new Threads platform. The US government budget deficit hit $291 billion in July, despite record inflows from tariffs. Federal spending keeps outpacing the revenues collected by the gov ...

Hello and welcome to Asking for a Trend. I'm Ally Canal and for the next half hour, we're breaking down the trends of today that'll move stocks tomorrow. There's a lot to keep track of, so we're focusing on what you need to know to get ahead of the curve.Here are some of the trends we'll be diving into. Stocks rallied Tuesday after CPI data is released, and investors like what they heard. At the end of the session, all the major indexes ended the day higher.And in the wake of tariff policies ups and downs, ...

That's the closing bell on Wall Street. And now it's market domination overtime. We're giving you full team coverage of all the market moves to get you up to speed on the action from today's trade.Robin Hood CIO Steph Guild as well as Galu Finance's Jared Blickery join us here to break down the moves. And Jared, let's start with you. on the close.We have a record for the S&P 500 closing above 6,400 for the first time ever. >> Yes, we do. And we'll start with the Dow, though.No record for the Dow. Uh let's j ...

In the long run, tariffs, as long as it's just a one-off circumstance, are deflationary, not inflationary. So, you're just saying because of simple math. In other words, because tariffs push up prices, and then if you look a year out, you will not see those price increases persist.That's correct. I guess the concern is that they'll make their way through the system, be more persistent, and unanchor inflation expectations, right. And that that could have a persistent inflationary effect.I will not take excep ...

From their early days on the Disney Channel to dancing with Missy Elliot, child actor, author, and advocate Alyson Stoner reveals the hidden costs of a career in entertainment. On this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, Stoner says publicist retainers, glam teams, and voice lessons often outweigh earnings. They expose the illusion of celebrity wealth, the industry’s reliance on unpaid labor and the exploitation of young performers. Stoner’s personal stories of financial pressure and money myths shine a li ...

AI Infrastructure & Market Trends - CoreWeave (CRWV) is emerging as a major force in the AI infrastructure boom, with Wall Street potentially underestimating its growth potential [1] - Rising demand for compute power is reshaping the market, potentially leading to massive gains for CoreWeave and other AI infrastructure stocks [1] - AI spending is expected to accelerate into 2026, benefiting specific sectors [1] Investment Strategies & Risks - The discussion covers growth versus value strategies in the context of AI infrastructure investments [1] - Risks from energy grid limits are a consideration for AI infrastructure growth [1] - Hedge funds may be underinvested in AI infrastructure [1] Podcast & Information - Trader Talk on Yahoo Finance provides expert analysis and actionable insights for navigating market volatility [1] - The podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice [1] - Listeners should consult their own financial, legal, or tax advisors [1]

401(k) Plan Evolution - 401(k) plans should empower individuals to make their own investment decisions [1] - This shift promotes financial literacy among participants [1] - It also benefits the business overall [1] Traditional 401(k) Shortcomings - Traditional 401(k) systems lacked transparency [1] - Participants were often unaware of the specific investments within funds [1] - Fee structures were unclear [1] - Performance data was not readily accessible [1] Industry Perspective - The industry views this evolution as a positive and overdue step [1]

The steady stream of dire news about Social Security continues to affect retirement plans around the country, but one man is surprisingly optimistic about its future. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Andrew Biggs of the American Enterprise Institute. Biggs reveals that retirees tend to be much more confident in their savings and discusses why the doom and gloom about Social Security may be premature. For a refreshingly contrarian take on retirement in America, lis ...

Morning Brief anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest market trends and inflation data for August 12, 2025. July core CPI data, which strips out the more volatile food and energy prices, rose more than expected on an annual basis. Our panel breaks down the numbers, what drove the increase, and what it means for the Fed and interest rate cuts. President Trump has nominated E.J. Antoni to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics. We examine the pick, the data collection process, and what Antoni's nomination coul ...