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
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Saudi Aramco poised to bet on lithium
15/01/2025 Duration: 06minSaudi Aramco (ARMCO) to boost lithium investments to build its own supply chain - report. (00:24) Elon Musk sued by SEC over delayed disclosures of Twitter stock purchases. (01:28) IonQ ends higher as company, Maryland unveil $1B quantum initiative. (03:10)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Wednesday: Quantum computing stocks, and moreMastercard reaches $26M settlement in a lawsuit alleging equal pay rules violationBanks to kick off Q4 earnings on Wednesday — here's what to expectTrump to create External Revenue Service for foreign revenue collectionSign 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.
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Microsoft in pole position for Agentic AI
14/01/2025 Duration: 06minMorgan Stanley CIO survey says Agentic AI is underappreciated. (0:16) Wholesale inflation comes in cool, but markets are wary. (1:25) Meta to fire 5% of 'underperformers.'" (4:40)Show NotesStocks look halfway done with pullback as bull market resets Robinhood named best idea for 2025Episode 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.
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Pay to Stay: Starbucks refreshes store rules
14/01/2025 Duration: 05minStarbucks (SBUX) makes more store changes as it looks to recreate its coffeehouse vibe. (00:28) Honeywell (HON) planning breakup under pressure from Elliott - Bloomberg. (01:37) Comcast (CMCSA) takes minority stake in the Sixers; to help build new arena in South Philly. (02:48)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: KBH, CHGG, and moreNot just X! Elon Musk said to be the running for TikTok U.S.MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor calls bonds 'toxic,' tells companies to turn to bitcoinD-Wave inks share sale agreement worth up to $150M, quantum stocks dipSign 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.
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Retail stocks punished after holiday updates
13/01/2025 Duration: 06minAs the ICR retail conference starts, most big names are seeing selling. (0:15) Oil keeps climbing on sanctions on Russia. (1:59) Nvidia hits out at new AI Diffusion rule. (4:51)Show NotesStrong chance the Fed hikes this year (if you can't get a reservation)Moderna slides after slashing sales outlook for 2025Find out more about Seeking Alpha's Virtual Analyst Reports here.
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Canada ready to counter Trump tariffs
13/01/2025 Duration: 05minTrudeau says Canada ready with counter-tariffs if Trump starts trade war. (00:24) Europe’s largest pension fund sells Tesla stake over Musk's pay package: report. (01:42) White House delays order for Nippon Steel to end takeover bid for US Steel. (02:42)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Monday: ITCI, and SAGEApple plans iPhone revamp, push into smart home, catching up with AI: reportAmid a global selloff, the right move might be to buy more bondsTikTok ban: Supreme Court skeptical of free speech argumentsSign 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.
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Big banks kick off earnings season
12/01/2025 Duration: 06minJPMorgan, Citi, BofA, Wells Fargo, Goldman and more on the calendar. (0:17) Hot CPI could slash odds of rate cuts further. (1:49) L.A. wildfires could be most costly ever. (3:27)Show NotesZuckerberg slams AppleThe most overbought and oversold stock marketsEpisode 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.
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Intertwined markets and upcoming earnings
10/01/2025 Duration: 13minInvestors have had trouble getting started in 2025, but there's good data on the horizon (0:30). Economic concerns around Trump's tariff talk (2:30). The Fed's 'no landing', bond market movement (4:20). Bitcoin worries might carry over into tech (see Palantir) (6:40). CES and positive moves in semiconductors (8:45). Upcoming earnings in financials and insurance (10:25).Episode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsbShow links: Consumer sentiment slips in January as inflation expectations jumpJobs data in charts: December payroll growth hits highest level since MarchBitcoin selloff deepens, wiping out early 2025 advanceSign 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.
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Wildfire costs blaze toward historic highs
10/01/2025 Duration: 06minAccuWeather updates California wildfire damage estimate to $135B-$150B. (00:25) Free speech vs. national security: TikTok heads to Supreme Court over U.S. ban. (01:30) Macy's to close 66 underperforming stores across U.S. (02:22)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Friday: MVST, RKLB, and moreTaiwan Semiconductor's Q4 revenue beats estimates amid growing AI demandEquities are ‘priced for perfection’ and vulnerable to a correction – GoldmanElon Musk doubts DOGE can achieve $2T in U.S. budget cuts under TrumpBlock to change ticker symbol to 'XYZ'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.
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Nvidia pulls the rug out from under quantum stocks
08/01/2025 Duration: 06minNVDA CEO Huang estimates 20 years before very useful quantum computers. (0:16) AMC CEO feels shareholder pain. (2:41) Sportsbooks hit as too many NFL favorites win. (3:51)Show NotesTop stocks in software as Wolfe sees it as an area of M&A opportunitiesAMD slides as HSBC downgrades on Nvidia worriesFind out more about Seeking Alpha's Virtual Analyst Reports here.
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Shell lowers Q4 outlook, trims LNG output
08/01/2025 Duration: 05minShell (SHEL) cuts production forecast for LNG, warns weaker Q4. (00:22) Goodyear (GT) to sell Dunlop brand to Sumitomo Rubber in $701M deal. (01:33) Delta (DAL) to link SkyMiles program to Uber, ending Lyft partnership. (02:26)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Wednesday: CALM, PLTR, and moreSamsung's preliminary Q4 profit rises 130% Y/Y, but misses estimatesSana stock rallies 280% on pancreatic cell transplant studyPalantir tumbles after ARK Invest sheds $15M in sharesSign 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.
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Aurora partners with Continental and Nvidia
07/01/2025 Duration: 06minAurora soars after unveiling driverless truck partnership with Nvidia (0:20). November JOLTS shows interesting mixed picture (1:50). Meta ending 3rd-party fact-checking; Tesla downgraded (3:45). Getty Images and Shutterstock agree to merge (5:00).Show NotesAurora soars +50% after unveiling a large-scale driverless truck partnership with NvidiaWells Fargo spotlights 31 names it believes ‘offer above-average growth potential’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.
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U.S. adds Tencent, Huawei to Chinese military list
07/01/2025 Duration: 06minU.S. adds Tencent, Huawei to list of Chinese military companies. (00:25) Uber and Nvidia to collaborate for autonomous mobility. (01:49) U.S. natural gas surges as severe winter storms seen hiking demand, cutting supplies. (03:11)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: NARI, DNLI, and moreFed's Cook: Markets at risk of 'large declines' as valuations are elevatedNvidia, AMD vie for AI supremacy with latest offerings at CESSA Sentiment: What's the best AI stock to watch in 2025?Wells Fargo spotlights 31 names it believes ‘offer above-average growth potential’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.
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Fubo combines with Disney's Hulu + Live TV
06/01/2025 Duration: 04minDeal to create new multichannel video distributor also settles litigation. (0:16) Nvidia gets another accolade. (1:58) Citi gets defensive. (3:28)Show NotesPalantir initiated with Underweight rating at Morgan StanleyUber unveils $1.5 billion accelerated share repurchase programEpisode 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.
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Trudeau’s potential exit lifts Canadian dollar
06/01/2025 Duration: 05minCanada's Trudeau expected to resign as ruling party leader this week - report. (00:22) Paychex (PAYX) in talks to buy smaller rival Paycor HCM (PYCR) - Bloomberg. (01:51) Italy in talks with SpaceX over $1.6B telecom security services deal: report. (02:17)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Monday: PYCR, VRT, and moreNYC is first U.S. city to charge congestion toll, but Trump could end programNvidia is headlining CES; here are 5 chip stocks rated higherSA Asks: Which biotechs are most likely to be acquired near-term?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.
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Jobs and CES lead another shortened week
05/01/2025 Duration: 07minPayrolls seen up 150,000 for December. (0:37) AI, autonomous driving among big themes at Consumer Electronics Show. (3:13) The NFL owns TV. (4:37)Show NotesEarnings CalendarDividend RoundupFind out more about Seeking Alpha's Virtual Analyst Reports here.
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Biden poised to block US Steel deal: report
03/01/2025 Duration: 05minBiden to block U.S. Steel's sale to Japan's Nippon - reports. (00:26) Gannett (GCI), Reuters (TRI) to bundle content for US regional, local outlets. (01:32) Samsung smart refrigerators can now order groceries through Instacart (CART). (02:35)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Friday: X, CVNA, and moreTesla China sales hit record high level in DecemberData check: Pizza stocks often heat up when cold weather slams the U.S.Bulls vs. Bears: Is the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF a good investment?Find out more about Seeking Alpha's Virtual Analyst Reports here.
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Room for disappointments in 2025 and into 2026
02/01/2025 Duration: 12minKirk Spano shares why the stock market and Bitcoin are the most interesting things to talk about (0:30). President Trump is inheriting a really good economy on all metrics, but hard to forecast for 2025 (3:20). This is an excerpt from a recent Investing Experts episode.Episode transcripts: seekingalpha.com/wsbShow links: Expect A Roller Coaster Stock Market In 2025Here's Who Should Buy The Discount At Grayscale Bitcoin TrustKirk's Margin of Safety Investing GroupSign 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.
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Alibaba sells Sun Art at $2B loss
02/01/2025 Duration: 05minAlibaba (BABA) to sell stake in China's hypermarket chain Sun Art for $1.58B. (00:29) Brand prescription drugs to rise an average 4.5% in 2025. (01:39) Cybertruck (TSLA) blast driver identified; links to New Orleans attacker are growing. (02:43)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Thursday: Crypto-linked stocks and moreBYD December NEV sales set another record highSynaptics stock rises 5% after partnership with Google to advance Edge AI for IoT devicesJust do it again: Will Nike keep its lead in 2025 or trip on the track?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.
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Tale of the tape for 2024
01/01/2025 Duration: 03minThe S&P rose 24% but limped to the finish line. (0:11) Investors see a tougher 2025 in store. (1:43) The most popular stories of 2024 (hint: quantum). (2:16)Show NotesS&P closes out the year with four sessions in the redEpisode 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.
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Faraday Future surges with CES reveal ahead
31/12/2024 Duration: 05minFaraday Future (FFIE) skyrockets with model reveals on tap for next week at CES. (00:29) Tempur Sealy (TPX) and Mattress Firm propose concessions to address FTC's opposition. (01:51) Tel Aviv (TVAVF) poised to switch to Monday-to-Friday trading week - report. (02:45)Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb.Show links: Biggest stock movers Tuesday: VSTM, ACADBill Ackman says common stocks of GSEs offer 'large asymmetric upside'Trim the Mag 7 and invest in lower valuation dividend growth stocks – Miramar CapitalHIVE Digital relocates head office to U.S. for better ecosystemFind out more about Seeking Alpha's Virtual Analyst Reports here.