Wall Street Breakfast

The July CPI is expected to show a rise in annual retail inflation. (0:17) AMC and Cisco among those reporting earnings. (1:57) Nvidia reportedly getting licenses to export H20 to China. (3:34)Show Notes Earnings CalendarDividend RoundupEpisode 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.

Steve Miran, head of the Council of Economic Advisers, is expected to be another dovish voice at the FOMC. (0:15) OpenAI unveils GPT 5. (2:52) Union Pacific launches freight service connecting L.A. to Chicago to compete with trucking.  (4:32)    Show Notes The Trade Desk shares get hammeredIntel CEO reaffirms commitment to the companyEpisode 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.

Data for a trial of its oral weight-loss drug was not enough to spur buying in the high-valuation stock. (0:15) Labor productivity rebounds in Q2. (3:37) Trump wants Intel CEO fired. (5:05)Show NotesWarner Bros. Discovery mixed results  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.

TSMC climbs to record levels as Taiwan says chip giant exempt from Trump tariffs. (00:23) Samsung (SSLNF) shares rise as Apple taps Texas factory for chip supply. (01:10) United Airlines (UAL) resumes operations after technical glitch. (02:15)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: ABNB, DKNG, and moreThe Week After: How has MSFT performed since FQ4 earnings?AppLovin outlines 20–30% annual growth target and expands AXON platform globally as e-commerce rampsIonQ outlines $1.6B cash position and targets 80,000 logical qubits by 2030 while expanding global quantum footprintSign 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 Minecraft Movie Meal helped sales at McDonald’s rebound. (0:10) Super Micro shares tumble. (2:21) Telsa, Musk sued over robotaxi. (2:46)Show NotesThe competition for ‘dip alpha’ is heating up  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.

Novo Nordisk (NVO) plans cost cuts amid slower Wegovy growth outlook. (00:22) Disney’s (DIS) ESPN to acquire NFL media assets. (01:35) OpenAI reportedly exploring share sale at $500B valuation. (03:14)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Wednesday: AMD, ANET, SMCI, and moreSuper Micro sinks as Q4 results, Q1 outlook falls shortNvidia reiterates its AI chips don't have backdoors or kill switches, urges against location verificationAMD dips after earnings; revenue beats expectations, but data center growth slowsSign 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 president said pharmaceutical tariffs will rise to 250% eventually. (0:15) Trade deficit narrows to smallest in nearly two years. (1:14) The story of the rupee is somewhat too sensational. (3:17)Show NotesDon’t jump out of the saddle when stocks slideEpisode 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.

Palantir (PLTR) Q2 revenue surges 48% to strike $1B. (00:22) Figma (FIG) stock slides 27% days after meteoric market debut.' (01:57) The California Post' (NWS) coming soon next year. (02:51)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: PLTR, HIMS, and moreTaiwan Semi starts legal actions against potential trade secret violators - reportBerkshire Hathaway buys $106.5M in Sirius XM, cuts $230M in DaVitaVertex Pharmaceuticals stock falls as pain drug fails in phase 2Sign 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 interim award is aimed at keeping Elon Musk in the CEO slot until 2027. (0:15) Watch out, Duke & Duke. Orange juice futures tumble. (2:42) Charts point to seasonal weakness for the S&P. (3:31)Show NotesTyson Foods rallies after higher beef prices power a beat-and-raise quarterEpisode 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's (BA) defense workers strike for first time since 1996. (00:20) Brazil set to export more coffee to China amid U.S. trade tensions. (01:51) 'Fantastic Four' (DIS) holds No. 1 spot at box office amid debuts of 'The Bad Guys 2' (CMCSA) and 'The Naked Gun' (PARA). (02:32)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Monday: BLDE, COMM, and moreAmphenol set to acquire CommScope unit in $10.5B deal - reportKugler’s sudden exit from Fed accelerates Powell succession planning: UBSSA Graphics: Here are the biggest S&P 500 winners and losers in JulySign 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.

With BLS data suddenly suspect, can the markets trust nonfarm payrolls and the CPI? (0:17) Palantir and McDonald’s among those reporting earnings this week. (2:27) Berkshire-Hathaway profit down. (3:49)Show Notes Earnings CalendarDividend RoundupEpisode 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 and Meta earnings bring comfort (0:20). Intel left out in the cold (2:20). Post-earnings declines (3:35). Strange and somewhat surprising Fed dynamics (7:55). Earnings next week, AMD most interesting (13:10).Show Notes: Wall Street slumps to a negative close as trade jitters counter earnings euphoriaUnitedHealth appoints Wayne S. DeVeydt as new CFO, Rex steps downMicrosoft outlines double-digit revenue and operating income growth as AI momentum acceleratesEpisode 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.

Trump issues revised tariff orders. (00:21) Reddit's (RDDT) results topper, robust forecast drive shares higher. (01:49) Palantir (PLTR) lands enterprise deal worth up to $10B from U.S. Army. (02:58)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Friday: AMZN, FIG, and moreAmazon posts a powerhouse quarter again; shares fall as guidance is weighedApple rises after 'solid' Q3, as Wedbush says iPhone China-beat 'star of the show'Trump issues 60-day ultimatum for big pharma to lower drug pricesSign 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 joins Nvidia with $4T market cap after ‘slam dunk’ results. (0:15) Meta Platforms rides SuperIntelligence and GenAI higher. (1:06) Fed’s favorite inflation gauges comes in hot. (1:46)  Show NotesTesla robotaxi chauffeurs?  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.

Apple (AAPL) expected to report 'good headline numbers' says Wedbush. Amazon (AMZN) Q2 2025 Earnings Preview. (00:24) Bessent: Trump baby accounts 'a backdoor' for privatizing Social Security. (02:25) OpenAI rival Manus reportedly gears up for major upgrade to core agent platform. (03:27)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: META, MSFT, and moreMeta signals $66B–$72B 2025 capex outlook as superintelligence and AI investments accelerateMicrosoft surges after 'slam-dunk' Q4, company continues to capitalize on 'AI Revolution,' says WedbushQualcomm targets $22B in automotive and IoT revenue by 2029 as AI momentum acceleratesSign 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 FOMC keeps rates steady, but with two dissenting votes. (0:16) Odds of a rate cut in September fall below 50%. (1:33) Stocks sell off and yields rise as Chairman Powell speaks. (1:46)Show NotesQ2 GDP tops forecasts, but underlying growth a worry  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.

Starbucks (SBUX) outlines acceleration of Green Apron Service to all U.S. stores by mid-August, signals $0.5B labor investment for FY26. (00:20) Tsunami alerts for US West Coast after major earthquake off Russia's Far East. (01:59) Strategy (MSTR) buys $2.4B in bitcoins using proceeds from preferred stock sale. (02:52)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Wednesday: SBUX, SOFI, LC, and moreSoFi Technologies stock stumbles after pricing $1.5B share offeringVisa signals momentum in value-added services with 26% revenue growth as digital and AI initiatives advanceMeta faces Italian regulator's probe over AI service in WhatsAppSign 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.

UnitedHealth’s fresh ’25 outlook comes in below forecasts. (0:15) Novo Nordisk tumbles as it warns on obesity drug sales. (1:31) Union Pacific and Northern Southern seal merger. (5:07)Show NotesUPS fails to provide outlook amid macro uncertainty  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.

Baker Hughes (BKR) nears $13.6B deal to buy Chart Industries (GTLS), displacing Flowserve - FT. (00:25) Cadence (CDNS) to pay $140 million to U.S. for selling chip design tech to Chinese university. (01:10) Core 'Warner Bros.' (WBD) biz to be led by Zaslav; Wiedenfels to head networks unit 'Discovery Global'. (01:56)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: TLRY, PHG, and moreU.S. smartphone shipments edge up in Q2 as tariff fears spur inventory push; Samsung surges, Apple slipsMedicare Part D premiums will sharply rise in 2026 - reportNvidia ordered 300K H20 chips from Taiwan Semiconductor last week - 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.

Space startup Firefly Aerospace looking to raise $600M with IPO (0:20). JP Morgan upgrades Nike; Evercore downgrades Cisco (1:10). Stocks give up nearly all gains after US-EU trade deal (2:00). Luckin Coffee's early expansion test goes smoothly (3:25). AI may hold key to US debt problem (4:20).Show Notes:AI may hold the key to the U.S. debt problem Apollo economist saysLuckin Coffee's early test of U.S. expansion goes smoothlyLNG producers surge after Europe pledges $750B purchases in U.S. trade 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.