Synopsis
Seeking Alpha's Wall Street Breakfast brings you all the news you need to know for your market day. Released by 800am ET each morning, it is a quick listen that you can put on as you get ready to start your working day. We also publish a weekend Stocks to Watch podcast to prepare listeners for the week ahead.
Episodes
-
Tariff risk flagged as earnings season heats up
22/04/2025 Duration: 05minGE, Kimberly-Clark and 3M cite tariff uncertainty. (0:15) U.S. tariffs of up to 3,521% on solar imports. (2:29) White House drug price plan has Big Pharma sweating. (3:22) Show NotesWhat to make of Amazon after 30% dropEpisode 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.
-
DoJ targets Google’s AI edge in search
22/04/2025 Duration: 05minDoJ says Google must be prevented from using AI to boost online search supremacy. (00:21) China's Nio delays Europe launch of Firefly EV citing challenges. (01:36) FDA suspends milk quality testing due to staffing reductions. (02:23)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: NVO, MEDP, and moreTrump sees Walmart, Target, Home Depot chief executives at White House for tariff meetingU.S. pushes India for full ecommerce market access for trade deal - reportNovo Nordisk slides after Eli Lilly's results for oral weight loss drug—orforglipronSign 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.
-
Greenback takes it on the chin
21/04/2025 Duration: 04minThe dollar index hits its lowest level since early 2022. (0:15) Jefferies bullish on Lowe’s. (1:15) Why this economist sees a 90% chance of a U.S. recession. (3:04)Show NotesChipotle to open in MexicoEpisode 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.
-
Airbus delays hydrogen jet by a decade
21/04/2025 Duration: 05minAirbus (OTCPK:EADSF) hits the brakes on hydrogen jet plans after reportedly spending over $1.7B. (00:48) Malaysia Airlines plans to buy Boeing (BA) jets dropped by China. (01:45) Nvidia (NVDA) CEO pushes for more power generation in Japan visit to meet AI's needs - report. (02:33)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Monday: TSLA, NFLX, and moreChina warns against U.S. side deals, threatens retaliation if interests are compromisedU.S. dollar drops to lowest since Feb 2022 over concerns of Fed independenceTrump economic approval rating hits new low - CNBCSign 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 and Google earnings ahead
20/04/2025 Duration: 06minEarnings season ramps up. (0:18) Trump vs. Powell (2:07) Netflix rises post-earnings. (4:12) Show Notes Earnings CalendarEpisode 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.
-
Eli Lilly sees weight loss pill success
17/04/2025 Duration: 06minLilly’s diabetes pill meets Phase 3 trial goal. (0:15) Trump says Fed chief Powell can’t be ‘terminated’ soon enough. (2:27) Take an electric air taxi from Manhattan to JFK. (4:48)Show NotesThe market is still too rosy on the economyApple gets a vote of confidenceEpisode 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.
-
Analysts weigh Meta’s future without Instagram, WhatsApp
17/04/2025 Duration: 06minSA Asks: How would META fare if it lost Instagram, WhatsApp? (00:25) China bans use of 'smart driving' terms in auto ads. (02:56) McDonald's (MCD) is bringing back its popular Snack Wrap menu item this year. (03:54) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: TSM, AA, and moreAlcoa expects $90M hit from tariffs in Q2; CEO says impractical to boost capacity in U.S.CBP says $500 million collected in reciprocal tariffs since April 5Taiwan Semiconductor in charts: 3nm, 5nm, 7nm, 16nm and 28nm chips power Q1 revenue growthSign 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.
-
Retail sales ramp up ahead of tariffs
16/04/2025 Duration: 05minConsumers stay resilient with spending in March. (0:15) Hertz pops on Pershing stake. (3:00) Silver lining for Nvidia. (3:11) Show NotesThe bad idea of creating a recession to lower ratesEpisode 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.
-
Nvidia to take $5.5B hit on H20 chip
16/04/2025 Duration: 07minU.S. government informs Nvidia (NVDA) it requires license to export H20 hardware to China. (00:22) Bagged and dragged: Vera Bradley (VRA) sets new lows as rebranding falls flat. (01:39) Major shareholder seeks Harley-Davidson (HOG) board shakeup, calls for CEO to step down - report. (03:00)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Wednesday: ASML, UAL, and moreUnited beats FQ1 estimates but issues profit warning if economy stallsAST SpaceMobile seesaws amid takeover, contract speculationTrump says U.S. raking in ‘record numbers’ from tariffs, points to lower inflationSign 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.
-
Banks cashing in on a volatile market
15/04/2025 Duration: 06minBank earnings show strong trading revenue amid big swings. (0:16) HPE draws activist interest. (2:20) Fund managers have never been so worried about one outcome. (5:01) Show NotesWhat history shows us about tariffs and earningsEpisode 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.
-
Is Boeing being grounded by China?
15/04/2025 Duration: 05minChina orders freeze on Boeing deliveries in trade spat with U.S. - report. (00:22) Hertz hires advisors for capital restructuring, confirms data breach. (01:06) Netflix aiming for $1T market cap by 2030: report. (02:20)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: ERIC, BA, and moreNew tariffs? U.S. probes pharma, chip imports' impact on national securitySA Asks: How will higher tariffs impact Disney?AMD to make CPU chips at TSMC's Arizona plantSign 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's iPhone tops smartphone charts
14/04/2025 Duration: 05minThe iPhone had the largest market share in Q1, followed by Samsung. (0:15) Pfizer abandons weight-loss pill. (2:50) China halting rare earth exports. (3:36) Show Notes50 most liquid stocks50 least liquid 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.
-
Goldman sees oil sliding into 2026
14/04/2025 Duration: 06minOil prices to fall through 2026 on supply glut – Goldman Sachs. (00:20) Sony increases costs of PS5 in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand amid tariff risks. (01:46) Tech stocks rebound on Trump tariff exemptions. (02:17)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Monday: Tech stocks, and moreWhich stocks are least liquid? Goldman Sachs lists 50 of themGold sprints to fresh record high, Goldman Sachs boosts end-2025 forecast to $3,700/ozChina suspends rare earth exports as trade war with U.S. escalates - 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.
-
What gets a tariff break?
13/04/2025 Duration: 06minTrump carves out exemptions for tariffs. (0:18) Meta vs. the FTC. (2:19) Retail sales will show a last tariff-less consumer picture. (3:30) Show NotesEarnings CalendarMost liquid stocksLeast liquid 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.
-
China hits back with 125% tariffs
11/04/2025 Duration: 06minChina retaliates against Trump tariffs, raises U.S. goods duties to 125%. (00:24) Lucid wins bankruptcy auction to acquire Nikola’s Arizona factory and other assets. (01:19) Google lays off at Android, Pixel, Chrome amid restructuring - report. (02:21)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Friday: NVS, JOBY, and moreFDA to phase out animal testing requirement, adopt AI methodsU.S. dollar below $100, Euro at 3-year high as investors flee dollar assets amid tariff frenzyHegseth slashes $5.1B in defense spending deemed wasteful by DOGESign 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.
-
Amazon navigates trade war world
10/04/2025 Duration: 07minAmazon CEO says third-party sellers may pass costs on to customers. (0:15) Stocks sink, ignoring a cool but pre-tariff CPI report. (2:05) Goldman Sachs forced to quickly reverse recession call. (6:00)Show NotesGet DoorDash from a robotEpisode 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.
-
TSMC revenue surges on pre-tariff rush
10/04/2025 Duration: 06minTSMC Q1 sales top estimates on surging AI demand ahead of U.S. tariffs. (00:22) Amazon (AMZN) pulls the plug on China orders, leaving vendors in the lurch - Bloomberg. (02:03) U.S. Postal Service aims to raise stamp prices to 78 cents. (02:56) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: DJT, X, and moreGoogle reiterates $75B spending plan for data centers amid tariff woesFormer Treasury secretary Summers says govt 'rightly scared after collapsing markets'EU said to weigh buying more U.S. gas, but green transition still in focusSign 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.
-
Stocks to the moon as Trump backs off trade war (except for China)
09/04/2025 Duration: 04minTrump does U-turn on tariffs, pausing on nearly all countries, but raising China rate. (0:16) Stocks explode higher, with Dow up nearly 3,000 points. (2:50) Bond yield rise forced Trump’s hand. (3:11) Show NotesChina boosts tariffs on U.S.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.
-
Easter spending to hop to $23.6B despite uncertainty
09/04/2025 Duration: 06minConsumers to put more in their Easter basket this year. (00:22) Microsoft reclaims title of world's most valuable public company after Apple selloff. (01:55) Peabody Energy surges on Trump's executive orders boosting coal industry. (02:52)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Wednesday: BTU, CALM, and moreEx-Meta employee to tell Congress that company helped China in AI race, undermined U.S. securityTrump says TSMC would face 100% tax if it doesn't build in U.S.Spain calls on EU to rethink relations with China amid Trump's sweeping tariffsSign 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.
-
Musk reportedly asked Trump to reverse tariffs
08/04/2025 Duration: 06minMusk also went after trade adviser Peter Navarro’s Tesla comments. (0:16) Stocks still volatile as hopes for fast tariff exceptions and resolutions fade. (1:29) USTR Greer spooks bulls. (2:12) Show NotesApple Stores see iPhone ‘panic selling.’The Curious Case of Rising Treasury YieldsSmall-cap picks that can outperformEpisode 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.