Wall Street Breakfast

Trump fires Fed Governor Cook (0:25), threatens more tariffs (2:40), and Hassett on Fed chair nominee pick (3:15).Show links: The firing of Lisa Cook might be a warning for PowellIBM and AMD join hands to build future computingGilead granted EU nod for twice-yearly HIV PrEP therapyAT&T strikes $23B deal to buy spectrum licenses from EchoStarEpisode 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.

Stock futures slightly lower after Dow's record close (0:30), home sales falling (2:19), and Abercrombie & Fitch partner with the NFL (3:10).Episode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsbShow links: Powell In Jackson Hole, A Little Too Late - Danielle DiMartino BoothHome sales falling through at highest rate in yearsAbercrombie & Fitch announces fashion partnership with NFLSign 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 chipmaker’s numbers could signal if the AI trade still has legs. (0:17) Post-Jackson Hole, the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge hits. (1:54) European post offices pause package shipments to the U.S. (3:19)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.

Reactions to Powell's comments at Jackson Hole (0:30). Walmart, Home Depot and retail earnings (3:55). Nvidia reports next week (6:00). Pressure on Powell (7:10). Palantir declines (9:30).Episode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsbShow links: Dow surges to record high as Wall Street rallies on Powell’s Jackson Hole remarksChip stocks gain after Fed Chair Powell's speech at Jackson HoleCleveland Fed Pres. Hammack: Inflation is too high and trending higherSign 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 heads to Jackson Hole amid conflicting economic signals. (00:25) Tech giants Google (GOOGL) (GOOG) & META sign $10 billion cloud deal spanning over six years. (02:05) Cracker Barrel's (CBRL) new logo stirs controversy and adds to share losses. (02:47)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Friday: ZM, NIO, and moreElon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg discussed potential financing of OpenAI takeover bidNvidia to halt work on China-focused H20 AI chip - reportTesla's fastest Cybertruck variant now costs $15,000 higher in the U.S.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) curbs Chinese access to cybersecurity flaw data. (00:21) Fox eyes drawing younger viewers with new streaming service. (01:50) Meta pauses AI hiring amid broader restructuring - report. (02:39)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: COTY, NDSN, and moreSkechers, Tesla, and DoorDash among hedge funds’ new favorite long positions – GSPalantir shorts reap billions amid selloff - report10 standout tech stocks to watch as the Nasdaq slidesSign 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.

Walmart (WMT) recalls shrimp in 13 states after FDA finds radioactive contamination. (00:22) OpenAI challenger Manus hits $90M revenue run rate. (01:32) Graphic design platform Canva initiates share sale at $42B valuation amid IPO push - report. (02:07)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Wednesday: FUTU, ALC, and moreU.S. expands 50% steel, aluminum tariffs to 407 products, including auto partsIndividual investors likely to slow stock buys in September – Citadel’s Scott RubnerHow does Viking’s oral obesity drug stand up to those of Eli Lilly and Novo?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.

Chamath Palihapitiya announces SPAC American Exceptionalism Acquisition Corp. (0:15) Home Depot says customers waiting on big projects. (1:23) Viking Therapeutics plunges on weight-loss pill data. (2:43)Show NotesThe Not-So-Nifty 50 revival stocksEpisode 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.

Intel (INTC) scores $2B investment from Japan's SoftBank (STFBY), shares jump after-hours. (00:21) Sinclair (SBGI) reportedly offers to merge broadcast TV operations with Tegna (TGNA). (01:11) Crocs (CROX) partnering with NFL for team-branded clogs and charms - report. (02:13)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: PANW, BLNK, and moreZelenskyy courts Trump with $90B defense package for U.S. protectionNvidia said to develop new AI chip for China that beats the H20Arm Holdings said to poach Amazon AI chip execSign 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.

Wedbush tech analyst Ives swaps in four new names for the IVES AI 30 list. (0:15) Dayforce surges on takeover speculation. (1:17) Soho House goes private for $9 a share. (2:16)Show NotesStocks retail investors love the most  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.

Penny stock selloffs fuel concerns over pump-and-dump scams - report. (00:21) Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) agrees to $36 million fine over anti-competitive deals with Australian telcos. (01:50) Air Canada (ACDVF) cabin crew defy back-to-work order, vow to keep striking. (02:39)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Monday: NVO, DAY, and moreStocks retail investors like the leastStocks retail investors love the mostTesla almost halves monthly leasing payments in UK as sales drop - 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.

Markets expect the Fed chief to signal a rate cut, but will he? (0:17) Walmart earnings: bull case and bear case. (3:01) Another Meta AI revamp? (5:06)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.

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) takes new stakes in UnitedHealth (UNH), Nucor (NUE); pares back on Apple (AAPL). (00:22) Intel (INTC) spikes on speculation US considers taking stake in chip company: report. (01:22) Airbnb (ABNB) launches more flexible payment options with Reserve Now, Pay Later. (03:12)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Friday: AMAT, UNH, and moreApplied Materials signals Q4 revenue decline to $6.7B amid China uncertainty and leading-edge logic delaysCathie Wood bets big on Bullish IPO, buys over 2.5M sharesOracle to offer Google’s Gemini AI models to its customersSign 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 July Producer Price Index saw the biggest monthly pop in three years. (0:15) Tapestry faces tariff pinch. (3:27) Concern over Meta AI bot behavior. (4:29)Show NotesEthereum to $15,000 by year end?  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.

Bullish (BLSH) stock surges 84% in first trading day. (00:22) DeepSeek delays launch of new model amid Huawei chip setback: FT. (01:29) Amazon (AMZN) rocks the grocery sector with a major expansion of its same-day delivery service that includes perishable food. (02:16)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: COHR, RRGB, and moreFoxconn sees AI server demand growing after Q2 profit soarsTwo Pentagon projects set to be axed, risking costly do-over - reportCisco outlines $59B–$60B revenue target for FY26 with AI infrastructure as major growth driverSign 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.

CAVA slides after comparable sales disappoint. (00:27) Brazil to provide $5.6 billion aid to exporters struggling with U.S. tariffs. (01:59) Sam Altman prepares to back Merge Labs—potential rival to Musk's Neuralink - report. (02:35)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Wednesday: CRWV, INTA, and moreJudge rules Musk must face OpenAI’s claims of ‘years-long harassment campaign’Taiwan Semiconductor to phase out 6-inch wafer manufacturing in 2 years - reportAI firm Perplexity makes $34.5B bid for Google's Chrome browser: WSJSign 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 consumer price index held few surprises, boosting stocks. (0:15) Sea Limited rallies on solid revenue. (2:21) Have a good talk with Barbie AI? (3:31)Show NotesCiti boosts its S&P target  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.

Trump names EJ Antoni to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics. (00:21) Musk threatens legal action against Apple (AAPL) over alleged antitrust violations. (01:30) GM plans renewed push into driverless personal vehicles - Bloomberg. (02:45)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links:Biggest stock movers Tuesday: Pot stocks, BBAI, and moreChina urges firms not to use Nvidia's H20 chips, Bloomberg reportsTrump signals openness to Nvidia selling scaled-back Blackwell to ChinaArcher Aviation Q2 loss widensSign 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.

AMC shares are rallying post-earnings as theater numbers pop in Q2. (0:15) Cannabis stocks up on hope of Trump rescheduling. (2:21) How the Post Office could help tobacco giants. (3:01)Show NotesThe best sectors for tactical investors  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.

U.S. businesses are absorbing two-thirds of tariff costs so far - Goldman. (00:23) Nvidia (NVDA), AMD to pay 15% of China AI chip sales to the U.S. - report. (01:27) C3.ai shakes up global sales team after slashing revenue outlook by 33%. (02:24)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Crypto stocks, AI, and moreApple’s Siri delay is said to mask bigger AI ambitions behind the scenesTrump admin considers BLS critic E.J. Antoni to lead agency - WSJPalantir’s record run tests investor faith as valuation soars to S&P 500 peakSign 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.