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  • Markets pause at records, Trump–Xi call, FedEx tops

    Markets pause at records, Trump–Xi call, FedEx tops
    Sep 19 2025
    US stocks hover near all-time highs after the Fed’s first rate cut of 2025, with the Russell 2000 (^RUT) closing at a record for the first time since 2021. President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping are holding a high-stakes call on TikTok’s US future, tariffs, and broader trade. Oracle (ORCL) is expected to lead a consortium to run TikTok’s US arm, while Beijing escalates pressure on Nvidia (NVDA) with an antitrust probe and a ban on chip purchases. FedEx (FDX) beats on earnings and reinstates guidance but warns of a $1B tariff hit this year. Netskope (NETS) gains after a strong IPO, and Klaviyo (KVYO) rises on an analyst upgrade. Small caps surge as investors bet on more rate cuts and an earnings rebound. Takeaways: US stocks hold at record highs; Russell 2000 joins the rally Trump and Xi speak on TikTok, tariffs, and trade framework FedEx beats earnings but warns of $1B tariff impact Netskope IPO pops, Klaviyo upgraded; small caps gain on Fed easing bets Yahoo Finance's flagship show, Morning Brief, is your go-to source for smarter investing and market moves. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Please email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min
  • Nvidia invests $5B in Intel, Fed fallout, UK tech push

    Nvidia invests $5B in Intel, Fed fallout, UK tech push
    Sep 18 2025
    Intel (INTC) shares surge after Nvidia (NVDA) unveils a $5B investment and chip collaboration, making it one of Intel’s largest shareholders. The move gives Nvidia optionality in PCs and data centers while boosting Intel’s turnaround hopes. Markets also digest the Fed’s quarter-point cut and dot plot signaling two more cuts this year, with Chair Powell calling it a “risk management” move as labor market concerns grow. In London, President Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce a $42B tech prosperity deal, with Microsoft (MSFT), Google (GOOG), and Nvidia pledging major AI infrastructure investments. Meanwhile, Novo Nordisk (NVO) jumps after a study showed Ozempic outperformed Eli Lilly’s (LLY) Trulicity in reducing cardiovascular risk. Alphabet (GOOGL) rises after China drops an antitrust probe into Android, and GE Healthcare (GEHC) explores a multibillion-dollar stake sale of its China unit. Takeaways: Nvidia invests $5B in Intel; chipmakers deepen AI collaboration Fed cuts 25 bps, signals two more in 2025 amid labor market worries Trump and Starmer announce $42B UK tech deal with Microsoft, Google, Nvidia Novo Nordisk rallies on Ozempic data; Alphabet and GE Healthcare gain on China news Yahoo Finance's flagship show, Morning Brief, is your go-to source for smarter investing and market moves. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 min
  • Fed decision day, China bans Nvidia chips, Trump in UK

    Fed decision day, China bans Nvidia chips, Trump in UK
    Sep 17 2025
    US stocks hold steady ahead of the Fed’s 2 p.m. ET decision, with a 25 bp rate cut widely expected — the first since 2024. Markets are also bracing for Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference and the updated dot plot as traders price in up to six cuts over the next year. The Financial Times reports China has ordered companies including Alibaba (BABA) and TikTok parent ByteDance to cancel orders for Nvidia (NVDA) AI chips, escalating tensions just as President Trump prepares for a call with Xi Jinping on TikTok’s US operations. Oracle (ORCL) is expected to remain a key cloud partner under the proposed $35–$40B deal. Meanwhile, gold prices climb as deficits and de-dollarization fuel demand. In trending tickers, Workday (WDAY) rises on analyst upgrades and an Elliott stake, FedEx (FDX) dips on a downgrade ahead of earnings, and Unilever (UL) faces the exit of Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield as it prepares to spin off the ice cream unit. Takeaways: Fed expected to cut 25 bps today; Powell’s guidance and dot plot in focus China bans Nvidia chip sales; TikTok deal talks move forward with Oracle, A16Z, Silver Lake Gold rallies as deficits widen, central banks boost reserves Workday pops on Elliott stake, FedEx slips, Unilever faces Ben & Jerry’s exit Yahoo Finance's flagship show, Morning Brief, is your go-to source for smarter investing and market moves. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 min
  • Fed meeting begins, retail sales strong, Trump sues NYT

    Fed meeting begins, retail sales strong, Trump sues NYT
    Sep 16 2025
    US stocks look to extend record gains as the Fed kicks off its two-day policy meeting, with a 25 bp rate cut widely expected. Newly confirmed Fed Governor Steven Myron joined the board, while a federal court blocked President Trump’s attempt to remove Governor Lisa Cook ahead of the decision. August retail sales rose 0.6%, topping estimates as back-to-school shopping boosted apparel and online sales, though Moody’s warns that high-income households now account for nearly half of all US consumer spending. Meanwhile, President Trump filed a $15B libel lawsuit against The New York Times (NYT), more than the paper’s market cap. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) falls after a TD Cowen downgrade, and Disney (DIS) takes a 2% stake in Webtoon as part of a broader content partnership. Takeaways: Fed expected to cut 25 bps Wednesday; Myron confirmed, Cook remains on board Retail sales beat with back-to-school boost; spending led by top earners Trump sues New York Times for $15B, more than its market cap Warner Bros. downgraded, Disney buys into Webtoon with 2% stake Yahoo Finance's flagship show, Morning Brief, is your go-to source for smarter investing and market moves. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Please email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 min
  • Fed meeting nears, Musk buys Tesla, Nvidia probed

    Fed meeting nears, Musk buys Tesla, Nvidia probed
    Sep 15 2025
    US stocks edge higher ahead of the Fed’s policy meeting this week, with a quarter-point cut expected Wednesday. President Trump continues to pressure the central bank while seeking to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook, and the Senate votes on Fed nominee Steven Myron today. Elon Musk discloses a $1B open-market purchase of Tesla (TSLA) shares, his largest insider buy ever, lifting the stock. Trade talks between the US and China resume in Spain, with TikTok and tariffs on the agenda, as Beijing escalates pressure on Nvidia (NVDA) with an anti-monopoly probe into its 2020 Mellanox deal. China also launches investigations into US analog chipmakers Texas Instruments (TXN) and Analog Devices (ADI) for dumping. Meanwhile, President Trump floats ending quarterly earnings reports in favor of semiannual disclosures. In trending tickers, Hims & Hers (HIMS) sinks after the FDA flagged a misleading Wegovy ad. Takeaways: Fed expected to cut 25 bps Wednesday; Trump pressures central bank, Senate to vote on nominee Myron Musk buys $1B in Tesla shares, his largest insider purchase China probes Nvidia, Texas Instruments, and Analog Devices amid trade talks Trump proposes scrapping quarterly earnings reports; Hims & Hers falls on FDA ad warning Yahoo Finance's flagship show, Morning Brief, is your go-to source for smarter investing and market moves. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 min
  • CPI heats, Fed cut in focus, Oracle fuels rally

    CPI heats, Fed cut in focus, Oracle fuels rally
    Sep 11 2025
    US inflation came in slightly hotter than expected in August, with headline CPI up 0.4% month over month and core CPI up 0.3%, keeping annual inflation at 2.9% headline and 3.1% core. The data underscores sticky price pressures in services and shelter, while food and apparel show tariff-driven gains. Still, markets expect the Fed to cut rates by 25 basis points next week as jobless claims hit a four-year high. Stocks continue to hover near records, with Oracle (ORCL) powering the AI trade after its blowout forecast. Klarna’s ([KLAR]) IPO delivered a 43% pop before easing, and blockchain lender Figure ([FIGR]) prices its debut at a $5.3B valuation. In trending tickers, Opendoor (OPEN) jumps on leadership changes, Kroger (KR) beats on food sales, and Centene (CNC) rallies on Medicare quality ratings. Takeaways: CPI rises 0.4% in August; inflation still above Fed’s 2% target Fed expected to cut 25 bps next week despite sticky services prices Oracle leads AI-fueled rally; Klarna and Figure highlight IPO momentum Opendoor, Kroger, and Centene move on leadership, earnings, and health ratings Yahoo Finance's flagship show, Morning Brief, is your go-to source for smarter investing and market moves. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Please email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 min
  • Oracle soars, Wall Street lifts targets, PPI cools

    Oracle soars, Wall Street lifts targets, PPI cools
    Sep 10 2025
    US stocks push higher with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq at record highs after Oracle (ORCL) surges more than 30% on blowout AI-driven cloud guidance, adding $200B+ to its market cap overnight. Wall Street strategists rush to lift forecasts: Deutsche Bank raises its year-end S&P 500 target to 7,000, Barclays hikes to 6,450, and Wells Fargo sees double-digit gains into 2026. Inflation data adds fuel as the Producer Price Index unexpectedly declines for the first time since April, reinforcing bets on a Fed rate cut next week. Meanwhile, Klarna launches its long-awaited IPO under ticker [KLAR], valued at $15B after pricing above range. On the regulatory front, a judge blocks President Trump’s attempt to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook, keeping her on the board ahead of next week’s policy meeting. In trending tickers, Synopsys (SNPS) plunges on a weak China outlook and job cuts, Novo Nordisk (NVO) sheds 9,000 jobs while cutting guidance, and Chewy (CHWY) falls on rising costs despite higher sales. Takeaways: Oracle skyrockets on AI cloud outlook; S&P 500 targets raised across Wall Street PPI falls for first time since April, boosting Fed rate cut bets Klarna IPO prices at $40/share, values firm at $15B under ticker KLAR Synopsys slumps, Novo Nordisk cuts jobs, Chewy drops on costs Yahoo Finance's flagship show, Morning Brief, is your go-to source for smarter investing and market moves. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Please email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min
  • Apple iPhone launch, Oracle earnings, jobs revision ahead

    Apple iPhone launch, Oracle earnings, jobs revision ahead
    Sep 9 2025
    US stocks edge higher with the Nasdaq (^IXIC) at a record as investors await revised jobs data and key inflation reports later this week. Apple (AAPL) headlines with its iPhone 17 launch event, unveiling a thinner “Air” model alongside new Apple Watches and AirPods, while analysts debate pricing and AI features. Oracle (ORCL) reports earnings after the bell, facing high expectations following a $30B cloud deal with OpenAI. GameStop (GME) also reports as it pursues its turnaround strategy. Meanwhile, investors brace for the Bureau of Labor Statistics' annual jobs revision, expected to show as many as 900,000 fewer jobs created between March 2024 and March 2025, a potential catalyst for Fed policy. In trending tickers, CoreWeave inks a $17.4B GPU capacity deal with Microsoft (MSFT), UnitedHealth (UNH) rallies on Medicare Advantage star ratings, and Nasdaq Inc. (NDAQ) invests $50M in Gemini’s upcoming crypto IPO. Takeaways: Apple launches iPhone 17 lineup, thinner Air model leads event Oracle earnings test AI-fueled rally after OpenAI cloud deal Jobs revision could show 600K–900K fewer positions, pressuring Fed CoreWeave, UnitedHealth, and Nasdaq move on major deals and upgrades Yahoo Finance's flagship show, Morning Brief, is your go-to source for smarter investing and market moves. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Please email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 min