Wall Street Breakfast

GM, Stellantis (STLA) on hook for $9.5B in fines under fuel economy proposal - report. (00:28) McDonald's (MCD) and Wendy's (WEN) win a hamburger legal battle while Burger King preps for trial. (01:40) WeWork (WE) skips $95M interest payments as it looks to negotiate with lenders. (03:02)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.Show links: DraftKings, FanDuel see huge increases in Travis Kelce prop betsMicrosoft CEO testifies that Google will expand search dominance with AICleveland Fed's Loretta Mester sees one more rate hike this year

October is traditionally strong for stocks, but it's no sure thing. (0:15) Goodbye, Kellogg (K). (3:13) Will a Tesla Cybertruck arrive in Q4? (3:45)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.Show Notes'Hey above-median spender' - Jefferies highlights software/net picksNvidia rises, EU says no 'formal investigation' into AI after French raidDatadog rises as Piper Sandler upgrades, citing stability,' boost from AI

Student loan payments resume. What does it mean for the economy? (00:23) Tesla (TSLA) rolls out updated Model Y in China; starting price unchanged. (01:15) Cigna (CI) to pay $172M to resolve Medicare overpayment claims. (02:19)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.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Coinbase Global and moreApple to take action on overheating iPhone 15sMacau's Golden Week starts off strong in potential catalyst for the broad Chinese economy

Catalyst watch for the week of October 1. Seeking Alpha Senior Executive Editor Kim Khan on a notable catalyst for the week, Nonfarm Payrolls. (00:26) He also takes note of the research that evaluates how today’s market compares to the 2018/2019 government shutdown. (02:34) Julie gives a brief earnings preview of Constellation Brands (STZ). (01:37)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.Show links:Catalyst Watch: Tesla deliveries, Google event, Kellogg spinoff, Amgen drama and Ether ETFsAmazon, Disney, Boeing boosted in Wells Fargo Signature Picks portfolioWhy this shutdown selloff looks differentU.S. Government Shutdown Makes It Likely The Fed Is Finished HikingRate environment today 'rhymes with 2008' - J.P. Morgan's Kolanovic

The Fed’s favorite inflation gauge falls below 4% for the first time in two years. (0:15) Bill Ackman says keep shorting Treasuries after worst month this year. (2:07) GameStop’s Cohen calls for ‘extreme frugality.’ (4:10)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.Show NotesStocks in midst of worst seasonals, but things look up for Q4 - GoldmanBlue Apron skyrockets 121% after landing buyout offer from Marc Lore's Wonder GroupNvidia offices in France raided over suspected anti-competition practices

Nike (NKE) rises on profit beat; China sales miss estimates. (00:23) Exelon (EXC) to pay $46.2M penalty to settle SEC fraud charges. (01:26) Tesla (TSLA) and Chipotle (CMG) are sued separately by the EEOC for civil rights violations. (02:24)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.Show links: House Speaker McCarthy snubs Senate plan to avoid government shutdownNews-heavy Amazon closes at the same exact price three days in a rowFed Chair Jerome Powell emphasizes education's role in the economy

Shares rise as meme crowd favorite Cohen takes GameStop (GME) top spot. (0:15) ChatGPT goes real time. (2:55) S&P ETF is the most oversold it’s been in a year. (3:25)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.Show NotesRate environment today 'rhymes with 2008' - J.P. Morgan's KolanovicPending home sales in August sink 7.1% to lowest since 2020Workday stock falls 10% after subscription revenue forecast seen below estimates; unveils AI Marketplace

Las Vegas hospitality workers vote for strike against hotels, casinos. (00:25) Johnson Controls (JCI) hit with data breach, ‘massive ransomware attack’. (01:17) Evergrande (EGRNF) stock trading suspended in Hong Kong as chairman under surveillance. (02:01)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.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Peloton, Micron Technology and moreMeta Platforms shows off Quest 3 headset, AI updates, as the face race heats upMorgan Stanley’s top picks for high dividend-paying industriesExercise shocker: Lululemon and Peloton enter broad strategic partnershipBank of America CEO still expects soft landing as consumer spending stays strong

Crude stocks at Cushing, Okla. hit their lowest level in 14 months. (0:15) Hollywood writers set to return to work. (3:37) Here's why a government shutdown could be even worse for stocks than 2018. (4:50)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.Show NotesDurable goods orders unexpectedly tick up in AugustNextEra Energy Partners cuts long-term growth outlook roughly in halfCostco is defended by bulls despite staying quiet on membership fee increase

Retail theft jumped almost 20% in 2022. (00:25) Microsoft-backed (MSFT) OpenAI said to discuss existing share sale, valuing it at $90B. (01:37) Intel (INTC) German plant reportedly having difficulty hiring. (02:20)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.Show links:DuPont opens new adhesives manufacturing facility in ChinaCostco drops after the close; Co. beat quarterly profit, sales estimatesJabil to divest Mobility business to BYD Electronic for $2.2BChina Evergrande chairman reportedly under police watch, stock drops 19%

Ford (F) pauses construction on giant electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan. (00:26) Costco (COST) members get access to online medical visits in Sesame deal. (01:20) Government shutdown will be 'credit negative' on U.S. sovereign rating: Moody's. (02:03)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.Show links: World not ready for Fed rate rising to 7%, warns JPMorgan's Jamie DimonTaiwan Semiconductor reportedly moves up packaging orders for AI demand3M weighs whether to restart PFAS manufacturing at factory in Belgium

Studios, writers reach tentative agreement to end strike. (00:23) Apple (AAPL) to boost India production over five times to $40B - report. (01:21) Rite Aid (RAD) reportedly could close up to 500 stores as part of bankruptcy. (01:57)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.Show links: Thinking of buying a used EV? Think very, very carefullyOnce-hyped NFTs now are largely worthless, study findsAmazon, Google, Microsoft could be required to disclose cloud customer infoRepublicans divided on stopgap spending bill as U.S. govt shutdown looms

Matthew Tuttle and Rob Isbitts discuss the reaction to the Fed not raising rates this past week (0:40), sussing out the real market narrative (7:00), technical levels and the 10-year (14:00).Transcripts on Seeking AlphaShow Notes:SPY And S&P 500: Big Short 2? Path To 3,000 Easier Than It SeemsSPY, QQQ, ARKK, Oil Conspire To Point To A High Return-High Risk Market (Technical Analysis)Market Crosswinds And Nasdaq Looking Better Than DowSign 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.

Rob Isbitts shares why the stock market has been resilient; T-Bills' tough competition (0:35) the salient 10 year yield (9:30) and bright spots in oil and uranium (15:20).Transcripts on Seeking AlphaShow notes:SPY And S&P 500: Big Short 2? Path To 3,000 Easier Than It SeemsMarket Crosswinds And Nasdaq Looking Better Than DowJerome Powell's Speech At Jackson Hole Just Made PSQ A Strong BuyChart Watching + Does Stock Market History Rhyme, Repeat Or Not Matter That Much?Selling Time? Oil, Inflation, Debt Concerns And A T-Bill PortfolioNavigating The Bond Market: Yield Curve, Options And Investment Strategies From Matthew Tuttle + Rob IsbittsSign 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.K. issues preliminary approval for Microsoft-Activision merger. (00:26) Kevin McCarthy's third attempt to avert government shutdown fails. (01:02) Detroit automakers could face expanded strike as negotiations continue. (02:24)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.Show links: FAA alert warns of GE jet engines with unapproved partsFTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to stay behind bars ahead of trial - reportCanada's Stelco weighing bid for US Steel - Bloomberg

FedEx (FDX) rises after the close on strong results, estimates. (00:28) Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) refuses to sign standstill agreement with US Steel (X) - report. (01:51) MGM Resorts (MGM) says operations have recovered from organized hacking attack. (02:41) 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.Show links: Hollywood strike may end soon as writers, studios return to bargaining tableToshiba set to end 74-year run as listed firm as $13.5B buyout concludesKB Home Q3 earnings reflect steady demand, but average sales price slips

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold as expected. But the summary of economic projections showed median expectations for two fewer rate cuts in 2024. The 2-year Treasury yield hit levels not seen since 2006.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.Show NotesPlay-by-play of Fed Chairman Powell's press conference

Klaviyo prices IPO at $30 a share. (00:27) Uber (UBER) may be forced to hike prices by 40% if EU gig work rules passed - report. (01:19) Exxon (XOM) working on direct air capture technology, not EV charging stations. (02:16)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.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Instacart, ARS Pharmaceuticals and moreA single oil trader is sparking a price run-up for U.S. physical crude - BloombergDisney slips after move to double Parks investments to $60BPhilip Morris evaluates selling stake in pharmaceuticals unit - report

Games and gadgets to boost holiday retail sales, MasterCard says. (0:15) Are hedge funds putting the whole Treasury market at risk? (3:25) Two metals look vulnerable to the UAW strike. (4:27)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.Show NotesHousing starts plunge more than expected in August as mortgage rates stay highAmazon, Alphabet, Meta top tech names at Wedbush on AI growth

Federal Reserve expected to keep rate unchanged — then what? (00:25) Instacart (CART) prices at the high end of range, gets $10B valuation. (01:33) Carrier (CARR) reportedly explores listing commercial, residential fire unit. (02:29)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.Show links: Wall Street Breakfast SurveyUAW to strike at more factories if 'serious progress' not made by FridayPepsi stands to lose as Burger King said to negotiate with Coke: ReportAmazon considers new subscription programs: ReportNike earnings are next week - analysts expect a rough update