Wall Street Breakfast

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.

Rising OpenAI rival Zhipu releases its biggest open-source model to date. (0:16) Tesla confirms Samsung chip deal. (1:01) Baidu unveils next-generation digital human technology. (1:52)  Show NotesTrump says a trade deal with China is closeHuawei unveils potential Nvidia rivalInvestors shift to value amid meme frothEpisode 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.

The Fed is expected to keep rates steady, but Powell will get questions on Fed independence. (0:18) Apple, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon report earnings. (2:37) U.S. and EU announce trade deal (3:44)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.

Tesla's bad report (0:20). Google's outstanding report (2:50). Chipotle down after earnings (4:40). Return of the meme stocks (6:30). Big 4 reporting next week (12:50). Fed commentary coming (16:45).Show Notes: Waiting On Tech Earnings, Don't Overplay Market SeasonalityAlphabet Q2 2025 earnings call transcriptTesla targets autonomous ride-hailing for half of U.S. while ramping Optimus and energy initiativesChipotle Q2 2025 earnings call transcriptEpisode 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.

Paramount (PARA) (PARAA) gains as FCC approves Skydance merger. (00:25) Intel (INTC) sees 15% workforce reduction as CEO Tan plans revival. (01:53)  Demand for repairs of U.S.-banned Nvidia (NVDA) AI chips soars in China - report. (02:41)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Friday: INTC, PARA, and moreGoogle said to have bagged $1.2B cloud contract from ServiceNowWhat analysts are saying about TeslaDow shares tumble as company swings to loss, slashes dividend amid global weaknessSign 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.

Claims for jobless benefits hit lowest level since April. (0:15) American Airlines slumps on warning. (1:48) Trump considered breaking up Nvidia but found it ‘not easy.’ (3:07)Show NotesWould replacing Powell at Fed really save on debt?  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.

Tesla (TSLA) targets autonomous ride-hailing for half of U.S. by year-end while ramping Optimus and energy initiatives. (00:26) Chipotle (CMG) signals confidence in return to mid-single-digit comps while expanding new restaurant openings. (02:02) Trump to visit Federal Reserve, escalating pressure on Chair Powell. (02:42)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: TSLA, IBM, and moreKey takeaways from Alphabet's Q2 beat, with stock dipping amid high spending plansServicenow targets $15B-plus subscription revenue for 2026 as AI momentum drives 21.5% growthIBM raises 2025 free cash flow guidance above $13.5B while accelerating AI-driven portfolioSign 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.

A new batch of stocks are seeing meme-like action and retail interest. (0:15) AT&T tops estimates. (1:37) Fiserv slumps. (2:04)Show NotesWho is paying the tariffs so far?    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.