Wall Street Breakfast

Amrita Roy and Rob Isbitts are both bullish on gold and T-bills (0:25). Inflationary and deflationary tug of war, macro volatility and central banks piling into gold (1:25). Why liquidity is the glue that drives everything forward (5:00). This is an abridged conversation from Seeking Alpha's Investing Experts podcast.Episode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsbShow links:Upside/Downside Tug Of WarHere Comes The Stagflation Debate10-year yield tops 4.5% after strong CPI 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.

Snap sees up to 18% revenue growth in current quarter, stock rockets. (00:24) Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL) jumps as YouTube, search drive easy revenue beat. (01:55) Microsoft (MSFT) jumps as Azure continues strong growth, aided by AI. (03:21)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: GOOG, MSFT, SNAP, and moreHertz slides 20% as depreciating Teslas dent the bottom lineHonda to spend C$15B to expand electric vehicle efforts in CanadaFCC votes to bring back net neutrality rulesSign 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.

GDP +1.6%, the slowest pace in 2 years, as inflation came in hot. (0:16) Wall Street rushes to defend Meta stock. (3:33) Biggest oil ETF sees biggest outflows ever. (4:42)Show NotesDavid Einhorn: Gold demand from the East is pushing its price higherOnly 14 S&P stocks have a 3% yield and have climbed over 10% YTD7 Stocks in Fin-tech and Payments Baird analysts like the mostEpisode 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.

Nvidia (NVDA) to buy two Israeli startups aiming to run AI models more cheaply. (00:25) META earnings call: More spending on AI ahead before payoff. (01:14) Microsoft-backed Rubrik (RBRK) prices IPO at $32/shr, above indicated range. (02:32)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: META, IBM, F, and moreWalmart, Kroger shares hint at concerns about Amazon's low-cost delivery plan, UBS saysGDP watch: U.S. economic growth likely slowed in Q1BHP weighs potential takeover of Anglo American - Bloomberg (update)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 topped estimates on the top and bottom lines. (0:16) AT&T reaffirms guidance. (1:46) Iron ore futures hit highest level in 7 weeks. (3:53) Show NotesStock investors facing 'meaningful losses' but hope lies in key metricDurable goods orders rise more than expected in MarchEpisode 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.

Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) delays phaseout of third-party cookies in Chrome yet again. (00:26) Tesla (TSLA) rallies after pointing to its upcoming affordable models. (01:10) FTC votes to ban non-compete clauses. (02:08)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: TSLA, TXN, ENPH, and moreJPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon: U.S. economy is booming, but beware of fiscal dominanceGrayscale files to register shares of ethereum trust, plans for lower-fee substituteHistory suggests the materials sector is about to hit a seasonal peak, RenMac saysSign 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.

State Senator's bill would ban Clear Secure from security areas across the state. (0:16) GM handily beats earnings forecasts. (2:33) Apple sets special event for May 7. (4:22)Snow NotesJ.P. Morgan's Kolanovic says the correction in stocks isn't finished yetU.S. PMI Manufacturing unexpectedly slips into negative territory in AprilEpisode 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.

UnitedHealth (UNH) confirms personal data compromised in cyberattack. (00:28) China reportedly bought Nvidia (NVDA) AI chips embedded in Super Micro (SCMI), Dell servers. (01:24) New York Stock Exchange (ICE) gauging interest for 24/7 stock trading. (02:43)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: IBRX, NVS, and moreFTC sues to block Capri Holdings $8.5B sale to TapestryHeaded into earnings, most Magnificent 7 stocks are well off their 2024 peaksCalifornia bill aims to ban Clear from airport security linesSign 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.

UBS downgrades Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and Nvidia. (0:16) Five risks to the $2 trillion private credit market. (1:55) Expect 13 new weight-loss drugs by '29. (5:11)Show NotesGoldman picks top capex and R&D stocksTesla skids to a new 52-week low with earnings on tap for TuesdayVerizon gains as Q1 earnings top estimatesEpisode 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.

Tesla (TSLA) price cuts go global; cost of Full Self-Driving slashed by a third. (00:26) Salesforce's (CRM) talks to acquire Informatica (INFA) flame out - WSJ. (01:39) MEVCO, Rivian (RIVN) ink pact to provide EVs to the mining industry. (02:27) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: INFA, crypto-related stocks and moreEarnings week ahead: Tesla, Meta Platforms, Google, Microsoft, Intel, Exxon Mobil, and moreCitadel calls Trump Media CEO a `proverbial loser' amid claims about short sellingSneakerheads losing interest and spending lessSign 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.

Four of the Magnificent 7 headline a busy earnings week. (0:19) Investors get first look at Q1 GDP. (2:46) House passes $95 billion aid and security package. (4:29)Show NotesIs the AI trade losing favor?Catalyst WatchDividend RoundupEpisode 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.

Oil gives back gains after latest Mideast worries. (00:27) Netflix (NFLX) dips despite beating subscriber, financial forecasts with double-digit growth. (01:24) Apple (AAPL) ordered to pull Meta's WhatsApp, Threads from China App Store. (02:41)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: NFLX and PARABitcoin halving on deck – here’s what to expectParamount jumps on report Sony in talks with Apollo over joint bidTruist upgrades energy sector to overweight as technicals improveSign 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.

Nike closing in on new deal with Iowa star, including signature shoe. (0:16) Philly Fed manufacturing highest since April '22 (1:39) Deutsche Bank cries 'uncle' on its Tesla Buy. (3:29) Show NotesApple might wait until September to reveal most new AI features14 companies with a near-term catalyst around 1Q earnings - MSEpisode 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.

Snapchat (SNAP) surges as TikTok (BDNCE) bill on potential fast track through Congress. (00:23) Micron (MU) to get $6.1B grant from U.S. for local chipmaking projects. (01:14) 23andMe (ME) CEO Anne Wojcicki eyes taking DNA-testing company private. (02:06)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: EFX, DUOL, and moreTesla to let go of 285 employees in Buffalo, New YorkOracle to invest over $8B in Japan to meet cloud computing, AI demandNvidia retakes top spot from Tesla as IBKR's most actively traded during 'chaotic' weekSign 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.

Zepbound sees positive outcomes in Phase 3 clinical trials for sleep disorder. (0:16) Walmart teams up with Jessica Simpson. (3:25) Cathie Wood's flagship ARRK ETF falls below key technical level. (3:42)Show NotesWedbush says these housing stocks can benefit from rising interest ratesEpisode 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.

Federal Reserve's restrictive policy needs more time to work, Jerome Powell says. (00:28) Theft Auto publisher Take-Two Interactive to lay off 5% of workforce. (01:24) Hawaiian Electric hits 40-year low as wildfire probe does not fault first responders. (02:38)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: UAL, JBHT, and moreEvercore considers DOJ vs. Google a bigger risk to Apple than DOJ vs. AppleShopify pits employees against each other to achieve higher pay - reportSA Analyst Roundtable: What's next for Boeing?  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.

10-year Treasury yield nearing a full point rise for 2024. (0:16) UnitedHealth rallies on solid results. (2:19) Fund managers are so bullish it might be time to sell. (4:13)Show NotesAMD unveils new chips to power AI PCs in race against Intel and NvidiaEpisode 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.

Live Nation (LYV) drops on reports Justice Dept. may file antitrust lawsuit next month. (00:32) U.S. government expected to award all CHIPS Act grants this year. (01:28) Microsoft (MSFT) invests $1.5B in UAE-based AI firm G42. (02:17)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: ERIC, LYV, and morePeloton pulls unlimited free app membership tier as it fails to draw paid usersRemain cautious on defense stocks amid Iran escalation: Wells FargoBroadcom questioned by EU regulators over VMware licensing: 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.

Goldman's global banking and markets business rebounds in latest quarter. (0:15) Retail sales in March trounce expectations. (2:03) Tesla confirms it will lay off 10%. (4:01)Show NotesSmall and midcap pair trades for every sector - OppenheimerEpisode 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.

Apple (AAPL) loses top smartphone maker crown to Samsung (SSNLF). (00:27) Tesla (TSLA) employees brace for potential layoffs - report. (01:01) J&J (JNJ) cough syrup recall classified as most serious in South Africa. (01:51) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: AA, MPW, and moreEarnings week ahead: BAC, JNJ, TSM, UNH, ABT, SLB, UAL, PG, NFLX and moreGold upgraded at Goldman Sachs amid geopolitical risksU.S. hikes royalty fees for drilling on federal lands for first time in a centurySign 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.