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Will markets 'settle down' after the recent chaos?
Why is the White Housing picking a fight with Amazon?
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump softening the blow from automotive tariffs. Xi is trying to turn the world against the US. Retail giants can't continue to hold prices as tariffs loom around the corner. White House blasts Amazon over tariff cost report: ‘Hostile and political act’. JOLTS March job openings 7.192M vs 7.480M estimate. What to expect from Friday's jobs report.
Can markets survive if the magnificent seven doesn't correct course?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the magnificent seven getting off to the worst start to the year since 2022 and what that means for markets. Americans are claiming Social Security early, fearful of its future. Will the Trump administration ease conditions enough for another baby boom? With the US resuming student loans, is college still worth it?
Most important earnings report this week is...
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss this week's economic releases and which company's earnings report is the most important. Trump China tariffs set to unleash supply jolt on US economy. America Inc. slashes spending as tariff uncertainty swirls. Inflation fear is making some people spend more and others less. Massachusetts needs more affordable housing, lots of it.
Apple has lofty goals for iPhone production in India
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Google's earnings power holds up in global turbulence. Apple aims to build most iPhones for US in India by end-2026. What the tomato teaches us about free trade. How Chili's won when America raged about fast-foot prices. Paul LaMonica joins the show to chat about Coca-Cola's continued dominance. Gen Z workers are increasingly opting out of college in favor of the trades.
Trump vs China: He said, Xi said
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss China possibly exempting some US goods from tariffs as costs rise. Trump claims trade negotiations are ongoing, China refutes that claim. Who is lying? Are we about to be hit with a big problem due to tariffs? Corporate giants shred outlooks over tariff uncertainty. Home sales in March fell 5.9%, biggest drop since 2022.
Are huge stock swings the new normal?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Google setting the stage for megacap earnings as headwinds swirl. US labor market holds steady despite darkening coulds from tariffs. Google is forcing remote workers to return to the office with a hybrid schedule. Huge stock swings are the new normal for frazzled investors. Trump rejects the millionaires tax hike. Fertility rates continue to plunge in the US.
Why are so many companies pulling their guidance?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Trump softening his economic and trade stances in the midst of market turmoil. Why are so many companies pulling their guidance? CEOs are pushing back against Trump's tariff policies. China says the US should revoke unilateral tariffs and denies trade talks are ongoing. Chipotle is seeing a 'slowdown' in consumer spending as 2025 gets off to a rough start. Does the dollar have further to fall?
Musk to refocus on Tesla after its worst quarter in years
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss how and why Trump decided not to persue firing Jerome Powell. Musk to refocus on Tesla after the company suffers its worst quarter in years. Joe Boschulte, Commissioner - USVI Department of Tourism, joins the show to chat about what is attracting visitors this summer. Five-minute EV charging is here, just not in the US.
Is a trade war with China not sustainable?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not ‘sustainable’. Trump says he won't fire Jerome Powell. China is signaling an openess to trade with the US. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd.