The Exchange

Stocks rallying after existing home sales in July posted its biggest increase EVER… an economist and an investment strategist weigh in.And entrepreneur Don Peebles on Joe Biden’s messaging…and why it’s going to take NYC a decade to recover from the economic fallout due to the pandemic.Sticking with New York, some big-name hotels are in big trouble as they remain vacant. A look at the foreclosures that may be coming in Manhattan and across the country.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

California is having a rough go… blackouts and wildfires on top of the Covid 19 outbreak. We talk to the mayor of San Jose about all that, plus the future of Uber and Lyft in the state.Speaking of California, it’s one of the states as part of a coalition suing the United States Postal Service. The Attorney General joins to discuss the suit.And, Taco Bell’s pandemic revamp, Instagram’s new feature and Airbnb plans to go public.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lumber prices are soaring in 2020 as homebuilding is hot…a look at how to play that surge without having to buy a forest.And, why Axios’ Dan Primack calls Trump an ‘activist’ when it comes to getting involved in dealmaking.Plus, a shuffle button for Netflix, Harvard on hold, and fanny packs are back. That’s all in today’s Rapid Fire.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A source tells CNBC that Oracle has entered talks to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations. We break down the contenders vs. pretenders in the race for a TikTok takeover.Plus, ‘Fortnite’ maker Epic Games is seeking a preliminary injunction against Apple is in its App Store dispute. Could this be the start of trouble ahead for the tech giant? We explore in Rapid Fire.And, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq just hit new record highs. But as retail names sell off and stimulus talks stall in Congress, is this as good as it gets for stocks? Our market experts debate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With vaccine stocks on a tear due to late-stage trials and government contracts for Covid vaccines, Jefferies’ Healthcare Equity Strategist tells us why those names could go the way of the pot stocks.And, a Democratic Congressman explains why he called trading app Robinhood ‘unethical’—and the changes he wants made to protect customers.Plus, in today’s Rapid Fire…Uber’s California fight, the US and China’s “tik” for tat, Buffett’s shiny bet and NYC hotels get an elopement boost.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A California court just ruled Amazon can be liable for defective third-party goods sold on its marketplace. What does that mean for the future of its e-commerce business? We debate in Rapid Fire.Plus, retail sales climbed for the third straight month in July, and yet retail bankruptcies continue to rise – now totaling more than 40 this year. We explore the retail wreck.And, scheduled U.S.-China trade talks are reportedly in limbo, as tensions between the two nations continue to climb. But is the ‘phase one’ trade deal in jeopardy too? We’ll discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tesla & Moderna are among the high-flying Nasdaq names in 2020, but shares of diabetes management innovator Dexcom have nearly doubled this year too. We talk to CEO Kevin Sayer about what’s driving company growth.Plus, Apple is reportedly set to launch a series of consumer subscription bundles, including virtual fitness classes. Can it compete with the likes of Peloton & Nike in the exercise sector? We debate in Rapid Fire.And, is the private sector the solution to solving the COVID-19 testing crisis? We ask expert Dr. Michael Osterholm, who gives the U.S. a failing grade in our efforts thus far. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The anticipation for investors is over as Joe Biden has selected Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. What can Wall St. expect if the pair get elected in November? Our experts debate.Plus, vertical farming unicorn Plenty just inked a deal to supply produce to more than 400 Albertsons stores. We discuss the deal, the ag-tech startup scene and more with Plenty CEO Matt Barnard.And, investors poured more than $19 billion into municipal bond funds over the past three months. But can the “muni” momentum continue? We’ll explore. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the S&P 500 just points away from its all-time intraday high, we take a look at whether there is more positive momentum for stocks and where to put money to work. And, Russia approving a Covid vaccine for the public without completing a Phase III trial and without any studies published by researchers...the Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia weighs in on the safety issues and how that could disrupt the global race for a vaccine. Plus, the pandemic could cancel the fall season for college sports, leaving colleges without billions in revenue. A top expert weighs in on the wide-spread ramifications.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Treasury Sec. Mnuchin says there’s room for compromise on a new COVID-19 relief deal, just days after President Trump signed executive orders furthering aid amid stalled talks in congress. Is a new deal on the horizon? We’ll explore.Plus, Twitter has reportedly emerged as another potential suitor for TikTok, joining frontrunner Microsoft. But will TikTok’s U.S. ban ever actually take effect? We’ll discuss with a pair of experts.And, Chinese cloud giants Tencent & Alibaba could be next on the chopping block, as the White House urges an American boycott on them. But could this rock the market here at home? We’ll debate in RAPID FIRE.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.