Wall Street Breakfast

Couche-Tard (ANCTF) pulls $47B takeover bid for 7-11 parent (SVNDY). (00:22) PBS, NPR face funding loss as Senate approves DOGE-backed budget cuts. (01:11) Wix.com (WIX) climbs after Barclays reveals hike on subscription plans. (02:11)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: TSM, UAL, and moreIs Mexican Coke coming to America?AI bubble bigger than dot-com? Apollo economist sounds the alarmTaiwan Semi rises after Q2 profit surges 60%, raises 2025 outlookSign 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.

Equities trading sales of $4.3 billion drive Goldman Sachs’ strong quarter results. (0:15) Markets get whiplash on report Trump close to firing Powell that Trump later denies. (1:16) June PPI comes in soft on services disinflation. (3:23)Show Notes‘Red flare’ on housing marketEpisode 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.

MP Materials (MP) rips to all-time high after $500M deal that ensures Apple (AAPL) supply apart from China. (00:21) XPeng (XPEV) revises hiring plan for 2025 with focus on AI - report. (01:31) Stellantis (STLA) to end hydrogen fuel cell program citing infrastructure gaps, high costs. (02:01)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Wednesday: ASML, GPN, and moreNvidia CEO calls Chinese AI models ‘world class’Trump eyes drug, chip tariffs by month-endWestinghouse plans to build 10 large nuclear reactors in U.S. interim CEO Sumner 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.

Tariff inflation popped up as the yearly CPI rate moved higher. (0:15) Wells Fargo slumps as it trims NII guidance. (2:52) Google inks major hydropower deal for data centers. (3:52)Show NotesStocks most and least likely to beat on 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.

Nvidia (NVDA) to resume H20 chip sales to China after U.S. assures export licenses. (00:25) Trade Desk (TTD) jumps after inclusion in S&P 500 index. (01:21) Tesla (TSLA) Model Y hits Indian market at $69,751 price tag. (01:53)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: NVDA, TTD, and moreTikTok trying to propose Canada security solution amid looming order to shut operationsMoody's chief economist fires 'red flare' on housing marketStocks most and least likely to beat their earnings expectations – BofASign 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.

Electric vehicles will be particularly hurt by the higher price of parts using copper. (0:15) Autodesk jumps on report of no PTC deal. (1:36) Powell calls for internal review of Fed building revamp. (2:33)Show NotesGoldman’s out-of-consensus picks    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.

Musk says he doesn’t support merger between Tesla (TSLA) and xAI. (00:24) China clears Synopsys’ $35B Ansys takeover. (01:21) 'Superman' leaps to $122M to lead weekend box-office haul. (01:55)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Monday: Crypto stocks, and moreOracle CEO Safra Catz leads insider selling with $2.5B in stock salesBitcoin soars past $120K for the first time'Robust' cybersecurity growth expected in H2, with AI adding to 'tailwinds' - WedbushSign 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.

Big banks and Netflix to report as Q2 reporting heats up. (0:14) June CPI seen rising. (1:50) Amazon sees biggest Prime Day ever in extended event. (2:59)Show NotesEarnings CalendarDividend RoundupUBS top and bottom picksEpisode 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.

Musk, Tesla, more politics (0:20). Betting on Nvidia and the AI trade (2:55). Markets continue higher despite concerns (5:40). Financial earnings coming next week; sector showing strength (8:40).Show Notes:Nvidia hits $4 trillion market capNetflix Is Still KingMost Fed officials see rate cut as appropriate this year: FOMC minutesEpisode 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.

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) hits all-time high of $117K as crypto rally gains momentum. (00:21) DOJ clears path for T-Mobile's (TMUS) $4.4B acquisition of UScellular assets, closes antitrust probe. (01:16) Trump slaps 35% levy on Canada, warns further hikes if Ottawa retaliates. (02:57)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Friday: Crypto stocks, and moreTesla applies to test robotaxis in Phoenix, Arizona - reportTrump to make 'major statement' on Russia on Monday, eyes sanctions - reportBrazil tariff shock rattles Dutch Bros as coffee futures climbSign 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 reportedly offered $200 million to poach an Apple AI exec. (0:15) Delta rallies post-earnings. (1:53) Ferrero Group buys Kellog’s. (2:18)Show NotesDisney+ adds more UK showsEpisode 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 brings back the popular Snack Wrap after a long hiatus. (00:21) Trump tariffs: Nissan (NSANY) halts US production for three models for Canadian market. (01:16) Taiwan Semiconductor’s (TSM) Q2 sales rise 39% as AI demand stays strong. (02:08)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: KLG, DAL, and moreAutodesk considers acquisition of software firm PTC: reportIntel prices Mobileye share saleNvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang plans to meet Chinese leaders while AI curbs linger - 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.

Trump's tariffs on semis and pharmaceuticals (0:30), Copper retreats from record high, crude oil gains (1:55). Tesla, Musk and Dan Ives (3:55). Dallas Fed on Trump immigration policies (5:10).Show NotesCopper retreats from record high, crude oil gains after EIA forecastU.S. stock futures inch higher as tariff updates remain in focusEpisode 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.

New York Fed survey sees near-term inflation expectations moderate. (0:15) Uber to benefit from no tax on tips. (1:44) Three things Tesla’s board should do. (2:37)Show NotesGoldman, BofA up S&P targetsEpisode 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.

Samsung (SSNLF) warns 56% slump in Q2 profit as U.S. curbs hit AI chip business. (00:20) Discounter disconnect: Family Dollar officially separates from Dollar Tree (DLTR). (01:09) Energy Department warns of more U.S. blackouts by 2030 from relying on renewables. (01:31)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: WOLF, CIEN, and moreTrump says U.S. will send more weapons to Ukraine after last week's pauseEpic Games settles antitrust app store case against SamsungChina issues warning to Trump over tariffs, vows countermeasures targeting key US supply chainsSign 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 Chinese EV company has an SUV with its own Turing chip. (0:14) Tesla slumps as Elon Musk presses on politics. (1:32) BofA resumes telecom coverage. (3:52)Show NotesCoreWeave to buy Core ScientificEpisode 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.

Retail war: Amazon(AMZN), Walmart (WMT) to launch dueling sales events this week. (00:26) Lutnick says Trump’s tariffs to take effect on August 1. (01:48) ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ (CMCSA) roars to $91.5M domestic debut, global total tops $318M. (02:24)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Monday: TSLA, WNS, and moreStock index futures fall as Trump threatens tariffs on BRICS-aligned nationsCarney says possible oil pipeline project is 'highly likely’ in CanadaOracle is said to offer big discounts to U.S. government on softwareSign 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.

Trump will start sending out tariff letters to nations as Wednesday deal deadline nears. (0:17) Conagra to report earnings – bull v. bear. (1:54) Elon Musk announces American First party. (2:14)Show NotesTech picks for Q3Episode 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.

Despite worries, payrolls topped expectations and have risen for 54-straight months. (0:13) Stocks rallied into the early close. (1:41) DataDog jumps on S&P 500 inclusion. (2:30)Show NotesFord CEO says AI will take 50% of white collar jobsEpisode 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.

Robinhood (HOOD) ticks lower as OpenAI rejects tokenized equity tokens. (00:20) Alpha and Omega (AOSL) to pay $4.25M to settle with US over export control practices. (01:44) TripAdvisor (TRIP) stock gains after WSJ report of Starboard taking over 9% stake. (02:48)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: TRIP, DDOG, and moreFord CEO: AI will replace half of all white-collar workers in U.S.Datadog surges after placement on S&P 500Google proposes fresh changes to search results to comply with EU's antitrust rules: 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.