

Morning Call
CNBC
Morning Call, anchored by Morgan Brennan, delivers the essential market intelligence that drives the trading day ahead. The program captures breaking business news as it unfolds and tracks pre‑market equity moves, commodity swings, U.S. futures, and overnight action across global markets.
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Mar 25, 2024 • 43min
Semi Stocks, China's CEO Forum, and Mega-Cap Bull Case 3/25/24
Key to Wall Street's record run so far this year has been chip stocks. Clockwise Capital's James Cakmak discusses. Plus, Beijing kicks off a major forum this week, welcoming around 100 CEOs from across the globe. China Beige Book's Shehzad Qazi explains. And, Goldman Sachs says mega-cap tech could lead the S&P 500 to a 15% rise by year-end. Potomac Wealth Advisors' Mark Avallone and KKM Financial's Jeff Kilburg dive deeper into the sector. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 22, 2024 • 43min
Reddit’s Red-Hot IPO, Apple $113B Loss, and Nike and Lululemon’s Consumer Concerns 3/22/24
Reddit is enjoying the fruits of its IPO yesterday, jumping nearly 50% in its debut. Cleo Capital’s Sarah Kunst lays out the road ahead. Plus, Apple’s stock has shed $113 billion in value after the Department of Justice launched an antitrust case against the company. Big Technology’s Alex Kantrowitz explains. And, shares of Nike and Lululemon are falling on concerns about slowing growth. AB Bernstein’s Aneesha Sherman dives into the quarters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 21, 2024 • 42min
The Fed's Rate Cut Outlook, FedEx Earnings, and Where to Invest 3/21/24
Wall Street is cheering on the prospect of three rate cuts this year. Wall Street Journal's Gunjan Banerji and KKM Financial's Jeff Kilburg discuss. Plus, FedEx reports earnings after the close today. Bank of America's Ken Hoexter tees up the results. And, where should investors put their money to work? Waddell & Associates' David Waddell weighs in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 20, 2024 • 43min
The Fed's Policy Decision, Chip Competition, and the Trading Day Ahead 3/20/24
The Fed releases its latest monetary policy decision today. The New York Times' Jeanna Smialek gives her expectations. Plus, Micron reports earnings this afternoon as Nvidia rallies on its newly unveiled AI chip. Mizuho's Jordan Klein tees up the results. And, what's in store for the trading day ahead? Principal Asset Management's Seema Shah and GenTrust's Mimi Duff weigh in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 19, 2024 • 42min
Powell Policy Playbook, Nvidia’s New AI Chip, and the State of Real Estate 3/19/24
The Fed kicks off its latest monetary policy meeting today. Wilmington Trust’s Meghan Shue and Howard Capital Management’s Vance Howard lay out the Powell policy playbook. Plus, Nvidia is out with a new AI chip. WisdomTree’s Chris Gannatti explains. And, the National Association of Realtors has agreed to slash commissions for real estate agents. Nest Seekers’ Erin Sykes discusses what this means for the housing market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 18, 2024 • 43min
March Fed Meeting, S&P 500 Shake-Up, and the New Trading Week 3/18/24
The Federal Reserve kicks off its latest monetary policy decision this week. Former Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart previews the decision. Plus, the S&P 500 is set to look a little different today. Inside Edge Capital’s Todd Gordon explains. And, what’s ahead for the new trading week? Bone Fide Wealth’s Douglas Boneparth and Advisors Capital Management’s JoAnne Feeney discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 15, 2024 • 43min
Rethinking the Magnificent 7, Commercial Real Estate Risk, and Disney+ (Taylor's Version) 3/15/24
Adobe shares are falling on weak guidance, but the stock is still outperforming Tesla. Big Technology's Alex Kantrowitz discusses whether Adobe should replace Tesla in the Magnificent 7. Plus, the commercial real estate risk continues to rise. Marcus & Millichap's Hessam Nadji weighs in on the outlook. And, Disney+ is out with Taylor Swift's "Eras" movie today. The Hollywood Reporter's Alex Weprin dives into what this means for the streaming landscape. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 14, 2024 • 43min
Consumer Bull vs. Bear, Steel Deal in Doubt, and The Final Inflation Read 3/14/24
A busy day is shaping up for the retail sector on top of what's already been a market-moving week around inflation. SW Retail Advisors' Stacey Widlitz and Oppenheimer's Brian Nagel debate the health of consumer spending. Plus, President Biden is reportedly planning to express concern over Nippon Steel's takeover proposal for U.S. Steel. Wolfe Research's Timna Tanners explains. And, today's producer prices will give investors a final read on inflation before next week's Fed meeting. GLOBALT Investments' Thomas Martin and Crossmark Global Investments' Victoria Fernandez discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 13, 2024 • 43min
Potential TikTok Ban, Rising Housing Costs, and Japan Wage Hikes 3/13/24
Lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. Longview Global's Dewardric McNeal lays out the impact on geopolitics and the economy. Plus, housing is still one of the stickiest parts of inflation. Brown Harris Stevens' Bess Freedman explains. And, several Japanese companies have agreed to grant workers their biggest pay increases since the 1990's. Goldman Sachs' Tomohiro Ota discusses what this means for the Bank of Japan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 12, 2024 • 44min
February CPI, A TikTok Ban, and Arm's Lockup Expiration 03/12/24
February CPI is out this morning, with economists expecting the inflation rate to remain unchanged. Apollo Global Management's Torsten Slok lays his expectations. Plus, lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. Wiley Rein's Nova Daly explains. And, Arm's post-IPO lockup period expires today. MSA Capital's Ben Harburg discusses. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


