Wall Street Breakfast

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) tops $50,000 for the first time in over two years amid spot ETF momentum. (00:21) JetBlue (JBLU) soars after Icahn discloses stake. (01:34) Express (EXPR) tumbles after hours amid report of imminent restructuring. (02:21)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: JetBlue, Waste Management, and moreWalmart and Energizer face class action lawsuits over battery pricesFederal judge dismisses PhRMA challenge to Medicare price negotiationsDiamondback sees growing pro-forma production with fewer wells after Endeavor dealSign 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.

Uber and Lyft drivers plan to go on strike in 20 cities. (0:16) Rivian downgraded on soft EV market. (2:13) Citi received three Fed notices on how it gauges risk. (3:38)Show NotesAfter Meta debuts a dividend, Goldman does the math if big names follow suitEpisode 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.

Diamondback (FANG), Endeavor Energy to merge. (00:22) V.F. Corp (VFC) founding family supports activist Engaged Capital in board fight - report. (01:18) Tesla (TSLA) temporarily cuts some U.S. auto prices. (02:44)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Joby Aviation, monday.com, and moreEarnings week ahead: Coca-Cola, Cisco, Shopify, Roku, Biogen and moreThe price of chocolate may be hard to swallow this Valentine's DayTesla trades lower than it did a year ago - reality check or buying opportunity?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.

Annual retail inflation in January is expecting to cool again. (0:20) Flurry of hedge fund 13F filings expected. (4:33) Valentine's Day sticker shock. (5:02)Show NotesIPO activity in U.S. expected to continue to improve in 2024, Goldman saysEpisode 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.

The Super Bowl is coming - Las Vegas casinos and sportsbooks may have already won. (00:26) DoorDash (DASH) may be the favorite to win the Super Bowl brand buzz MVP award. (02:30) Coca-Cola (KO) spices things up with first new flavor in three years. (03:10)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Cloudflare, Pinterest, and moreFocus on smokeless tobacco paying off for British American TobaccoFive questions on investors’ minds for 2024 answered - UBSGreenlight Capital founder: Markets are fundamentally broken by passive investorsSign 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, Microsoft, JPMorgan among those in new U.S. AI Safety Institute. (0:16) Chip company Arm adds $40 billion in market cap post-earnings. (2:45) These idiosyncratic stocks could help your portfolio. (5:22)Show NotesGreenlight Capital founder: Markets are fundamentally broken by passive investorsPhilip Morris points to strong momentum as smoke-free sales climbEpisode 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.

Disney (DIS) earnings call: ESPN's digital moves, the return of buybacks. (00:25) Synopsys (SNPS) said to begin sale of software integrity business, could be valued at $3B plus. (01:48) PayPal (PYPL) Q4 earnings beat, but active accounts slip; guidance disappoints. (03:00)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Disney, PayPal, Arm Holdings, and moreU.S. Treasury's record 10Y auction sees strong demand; eyes on 30Y saleStocks with expensive valuations vs their peers - BofABill Ackman's Pershing Square files to launch new closed-end fundSign 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.

Alibaba added $25 billion to its stock repurchase program. (0:15) Ford tips a skunkworks EV project. (3:54) Tesla may be looking at layoffs. (4:35)Show Notes4- and 5-Star rated “Dividend Aristocrat” stocks for 2024 by CFRAJ.P. Morgan trade desk splits with Kolanovic on stocks, loves Magnificent 7Roblox jumps amid bookings surge, strong outlook through 2027Episode 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.

SNAP slides as revenue shortfall overshadows user growth, profits. (00:23) Disney (DIS), Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), Fox (FOX) to build joint sports streamer. (01:41) PayPal (PYPL) Q4 earnings: Eyes on guidance and profit margins. (02:41)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Ford Motor, Snap, Enphase Energy, and morePalantir's 'off the charts' success shows the AI revolution is herePinterest's deal with Amazon is bigger than believed; may lead to Google pact80 Stocks that offer more dividend yield than cash in the next 3 years - BofA / Part 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.

Eli Lilly easily beats sales forecasts. (0:16) DuPont boosts its dividend and launches buyback. (1:37) NYCB's head of risk left before it announced shock results. (2:38)Show NotesOppenheimer's Buy vs. Sell ideas paired by each SMID sectorDocuSign to shrink headcount; company will stay public after failed takeover talksEpisode 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.

Palantir (PLTR) soars as Q4 revenues surge; guidance is mixed bag. (00:29) U.S. appeals court refuses to shield Bayer (BAYRY) from Roundup lawsuit. (01:51) Layoff season continues to roil across tech industry. (02:52)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: BP, Palantir Technologies, Chegg and moreVirgin Galactic reports flight issue to FAAChegg's investment in AI taking longer to pay offInvitae plunges amid report it may file for bankruptcy within weeksSign 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 Vision Pro is showing customer intrigue not seen in many years. (0:16) Service inflation has yields climbing after Powell remarks. (1:55) How do the Magnificent 7 stack up against the Tech Bubble 5? (5:02)Show NotesHertz Global hits the brakes on EV plans with Polestar AutomotiveMcDonald's falls short of Q4 comparable sales expectationsEpisode 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.

Fed can afford to be 'careful' with policy due to strong US economy, Powell says. (00:30) Snap has started new round of layoffs - report. (01:58) Palantir (PLTR) Q4 earnings preview: Big expectations from commercial division. (02:56)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Cytokinetics, 4D Molecular Therapeutics, and moreEarnings week ahead: Alibaba, PepsiCo, Disney, Palantir, McDonalds, Ford and moreAI may be much more than a buzzword for ShopifyWatch this restaurant stock for a near-term bounceSign 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 will January's blowout jobs report mean for monetary policy? (0:19) Watch the SLOOS report in wake of regional bank jitters. (2:38) Sports books are already Super Bowl 58 winners. (5:45)Show NotesSeeking Alpha's Catalyst WatchEarnings Week AheadCompanies with profit warnings after negative earnings seasonEpisode 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.

Meta soars 15% on beat and solid outlook; launches dividend and big buyback. (00:25) Disney (DIS) is joining the password crackdown trend. (01:31) Intel (INTC) reportedly delays $20B chip facility in Ohio. (02:15)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Amazon, Meta Platforms, and moreApple falls as China worries overshadow sales growthAmazon gains after holiday quarter sales shine and profits soarBAE Systems buys Malloy Aeronautics, a British tech companySign 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.

Loan-loss-provision and commercial-loan-loss jitters are hammering stocks. (0:15) Altria announces new stock buyback. (3:35) A winning January bodes well for the S&P in 2024. (5:25)Show NotesISM manufacturing index hits highest level since October 2022Plug Power completes first customer fill at Georgia green hydrogen plantEpisode 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.

Disney's (DIS) free speech lawsuit against Ron DeSantis dismissed. (00:25) Tesla (TSLA) hopes to stay under Congress's radar by keeping CATL at arms length. (02:10) Qualcomm (QCOM) pops as Q1 results top expectations. (04:17)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Vaxart, Rocket Lab, and moreLi Auto accelerates into 2024 with a 105.8% Y/Y surge in January deliveries; sets ambitious goals for 800K annual deliveriesParamount gains amid report board has formed a special independent committeeViking Therapeutics gains amid takeover speculationSign 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 sink as Fed chief Jay Powell calls a March interest rate cut unlikely. (0:17) Boeing suspends 2024 guidance amid 737 problems. (4:23) Walmart switches gears to open new stores. (4:57)Show NotesPrivate sector adds 107K jobs in December, less than expectedSeeking Alpha's Alpha Picks portfolioEpisode 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.

Byron Allen makes $14B offer for Paramount Global (PARA). (00:24) Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk's $55B pay package voided by judge. (01:40) Walmart (WMT) to implement a 3-for-1 stock split. (02:49)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers today: Paramount Global, Google parent Alphabet, and moreKen Griffin: If China invades Taiwan, the U.S. could see “a great depression”Embraer sees 13% increase in 2023 deliveriesStarbucks strikes confident tone on store growth and profitability despite headwindsSign 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.

Officials say the group is part of an effort to compromise Western infrastructure. (0:15) Elon Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in human. (1:10) Job openings unexpectedly surge. (2:19)Show NotesQuality stocks that would outperform in 2024 - UBSU.S. consumer confidence advances in January, hitting two-year highUPS slides after revenue outlooks disappointsEpisode 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.