Wall Street Breakfast

Cruise lines, airlines, hotels all struggle. (0:15) AES plunges after agreeing to buyout. (1:41) ISM Manufacturing Index tops expectations. (2:05)Show NotesThe Jefferies AI Risk BasketEpisode 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.

Oil jumps to multiyear high as Hormuz disruption shakes global supply. (00:13)  Gold rises above $5,400 as U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict escalates. (01:20) US-Israel war disrupts Gulf logistics; FedEx (FDX) suspends services in five countries. (02:11)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Monday: Oil and defense spikes, airlines slide as war fears grip marketsAirline stocks dive: AAL, UAL, DAL, ALK fall as Middle East strikes ground flightsKhamenei betting frenzy triggers backlash, scrutiny of prediction marketsQuant check: Defense stocks volatile on rising U.S.-Iran tensionsSign 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’s next for oil and gold after Iran strikes. (0:17) February payrolls seen up 60K. (1:48) Berkshire Hathaway cash pile grows as Buffett exits. (2:50)Show NotesOpenAI says Anthropic not supply chain riskEarnings CalendarDividend RoundupEpisode 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 Nvidia in a trap of its own making? (0:25) Microsoft, IBM, Salesforce and AI moats (2:30) Week's biggest movers (8:00) Netflix bows out; Paramount and Warner Bros closer to deal (10:20)Show links: There Is No Streaming WarThis Is A Stock Picker's MarketWhy Daily Stock Picks' Gary Vaughan Likes Large Cap Tech (And Energy)Episode 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.

Paramount (PSKY) wins the bidding war for Warner Bros. (WBD) as Netflix (NFLX) walks away. (00:18) Anthropic CEO rejects Pentagon demand for unrestricted model access, says threats won’t sway it. (01:16) Burger King's (QSR) iconic Whopper gets its first refresh in over 10 years. (02:54)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Friday: NFLX, XYZ, DELL, and moreCitigroup to launch Bitcoin integration into core banking later this yearMeta inks yet another AI chip deal, this time with Google - reportASML says next-gen chipmaking tool ready for high-volume production: 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.

Investors rotate from AI to A1 as breadth increases. (0:16) Krispy Kreme and Shake Shack surge on earnings. (1:13) S&P 500 triggers sixth Hindenburg Omen signal. (3:26)Show NotesJane Street now top holder of silver ETFEpisode 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.

C3.ai (AI) shares fall on missed guidance, regional sales shortfalls, and workforce reductions. (00:14) Nvidia (NVDA) pops Q4 results, guidance blow past Wall Street's forecast. (01:41) DeepSeek withholds upcoming AI model from US chipmakers, including Nvidia: report. (02:34)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: CRM, TTD, NTNX, and moreSocial media addiction trial: Plaintiff set to take the stand after therapist's testimonyTrump administration to hold back $259M in Medicaid payments to MinnesotaWarner Bros. deal odds shift to Paramount as $14M options bet signals Netflix upside if it losesSalesforce (CRM) slips as earnings outlook lands just below estimates; Benioff projects $63B revenue by FY30Sign 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.

Self-driving startup Wayve raises $1.2B from Microsoft, Nvidia, Uber (0:20) Uber Air and Joby Aviation (1:10) HP's EPS outlook challenged by memory headwinds (1:50) Majority of US teens use AI (2:30)Tom Lee spies bottom in software stocks (3:20)Show links: HP's EPS outlook challenged by memory headwinds, say analysts; stock fallsLowe's issues cautious FY26 outlook on housing market headwindsEpisode 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.

UBS hikes worst-case private credit default view to 15% on AI fears. (00:14) AMC Entertainment (AMC) flags opportunity to close underperforming theaters amid attendance, screen declines. (01:30) Trump orders tech giants to power their own AI data centers under ‘rate protection’ pledge. (02:36) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Wednesday: FSLR, WDAY, and moreWarner Bros. Discovery says raised Paramount Skydance bid may be 'superior'Anthropic softens AI safety policy to stay competitiveTrump administration explores requiring banks to collect citizenship data - 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.

FedEx (FDX) sues U.S. for full refund of IEEPA tariffs. (00:15) Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) discloses SEC investigation over copycat GLP-1s; stock falls. (01:20) IBM falls most since 2000 after Anthropic COBOL AI claims; Thomas says translation isn’t modernization. (02:36) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: HIMS, VIR, and moreWhite House working on 15% tariff, timeline remains unclear: reportBayer sues Johnson & Johnson over prostate cancer drug claimsIonQ in focus as quantum computing firm selected for Golden Dome contractSign 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.

Stock index futures slide amid renewed tariff-related uncertainty. (00:14)DHS shutdown clouds TSA PreCheck, raising operational risks for airlines and travel sector. (01:24) Bitcoin (BTC-USD) ETFs see $3.8B in outflows over five-week streak - report. (02:36)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Monday: NVO, VNDA, and moreOpenAI's Sam Altman: Idea of space data centers is ridiculous for nowNovo Nordisk stock tumbles as next-gen obesity shot underperforms Lilly’s tirzepatideNvidia re-enters PC market with AI-powered laptop chipsSign 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.

Walmart, Carvana and Blue Owl; AI spending (0:20) Supreme Court strikes down Trump's global tariffs (9:30)Episode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsbShow links: The Art Of Being A Contrarian With Courage & Conviction InvestingSteven Bavaria And Samuel Smith's Top Income Picks For 2026This Is A Stock Picker's MarketSign 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.

Carvana's (CVNA) Q4 profitability loses traction; shares crater more than 20%. (00:14) DoorDash (DASH) sees double-digit growth in orders, GOV; sets upbeat Q1 guidance. (01:31) Moderna (MRNA) gains as FDA backtracks and accepts flu shot for review. (02:14)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: OXY, DASH, and moreGameStop's Ryan Cohen takes on the 'hollow men' of corporate boardroomsShift away from EVs continues to cost Avis BudgetFigma targets 30% revenue growth for 2026 as AI adoption acceleratesSign 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.

SoftBank among firms interested in $36B Japan-financed projects announced by Trump admin in Texas, Georgia, and Ohio. (00:14) YouTube back online after recommendation glitch disrupts 350,000+ users worldwide. (01:20) Palantir confirms it has moved headquarters to Florida from Colorado. (01:52)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Wednesday: PANW, NYT, and moreLagarde said to weigh quitting ECB before her term endsHormel Foods sells whole-bird turkey business, forecasts continued organic sales growthPalo Alto declines after guidance reveals revenue surge but lower-than-expected EPSSign 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.

Danaher (DHR) nears $10B acquisition of medical tech company Masimo (MASI), FT reports. (00:14) Elliott builds over 10% stake in Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) to push changes - report. (01:08) Costco (COST) sued over rotisserie chicken as nonprofit alleges salmonella at Nebraska plant. (02:05)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: ZIM, CMPS, and moreApple adds integrated video podcasts, taking on Spotify and YouTubeMichael Saylor's Strategy says it can weather Bitcoin drop to $8,000 while covering debtGoldman Sachs to drop DEI criteria for its board, WSJ reportsSpaceX to compete in Pentagon contest for autonomous drone tech - 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.

Walmart features in a holiday-shortened week with 57 S&P 500 reports. (0:17) Economists expect Q4 GDP growth near 2.8%. (1:10) Supreme Court could rule soon on Trump tariffs. (1:37)Show NotesGoldman’s AI pair tradesEarnings CalendarDividend RoundupEpisode 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.

Jobs data and other macro factors (0:25) Economic picture holding steady (3:00) AI expansions, tech earnings (5:25) Fed update, Walmart valuation, earnings coming (10:30)Episode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsbShow links: Tech Tug Of War: Fear Vs. GreedInitial jobless claims were slightly higher than expected in past weekWidening gap between CPI and PPI is what truly matters for the stock market – strategistSign 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.

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services like Affirm (AFRM) and Klarna (KLAR) are becoming a go-to option at checkout, allowing shoppers to split purchases into smaller, often interest-free payments. Federal Reserve data shows younger users are more likely to use BNPL—and more likely to miss a payment. From an investment standpoint, analysts remain divided between Affirm and Klarna, while experts warn the convenience of BNPL can come with budgeting risks.Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Affirm signals 30% GMV growth in Q3 2026 while advancing card and international expansionAffirm: Groceries On Credit? The Shift In BNPL And The Credit MarketAffirm: Merchant Concentration And U.K. Challenges Point To 30% DownsideKlarna Group plc (KLAR) Q3 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptKlarna Proves Itself A BNPL/Neobank Disruptor - Initiate Buy With CaveatsSign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seeking

The pollster cites priorities, but others see different reasons for the switch. (0:15) Cisco and AppLovin fall despite solid earnings reports. (0:56) Existing home sales plunge 8.4% in January. (1:38)Show NotesThe big stealth rally that few noticedEpisode 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.

McDonald's (MCD) says it is winning on value again as it accelerates the pace of restaurant openings. (00:14) Apple (AAPL) iPhone stands out: only smartphone to grow in China sales this January- Counterpoint. (01:25) Southwest Airlines' (LUV) fleet to be equipped with Starlink internet. (02:04)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: CSCO, FSLY, QS, and moreHouse votes to end Canada tariffs as six Republicans defy TrumpCisco projects over $5B in AI orders for FY26 amid accelerated demand and product innovationAppLovin outlines 5%–7% Q1 sequential revenue growth as AI drives platform expansionSign 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.