

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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Feb 28, 2023 • 45min
Target Earnings, Interest Rates Peak, and Disney CEO Bob Iger’s First 100 Days 02/28/23
Target kicks off a busy week of retail earnings as the company deals with inventory, sales growth, and consumer demand concerns. Oppenheimer's Rupesh Parikh explains what to expect. Plus, traders are pricing in interest rates to peak at about 5.3%, compared to 5% just a month ago. Fernwood Investment Management's Cate Faddis and G Squared Private Wealth's Victoria Greene break down the markets. And, today marks Disney CEO Bob Iger's first 100 days in his second term at the helm. CNBC's Alex Sherman gives the outlook for the media giant. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 27, 2023 • 45min
Cybersecurity Stocks, Fresh Housing Data, and Heightened Market Volatility 02/27/23
Cybersecurity stocks have been performing well this year, and even more so in just the past week since Palo Alto Networks beat analysts' forecasts. Tenable CEO Amit Yoran dives into how his company is doing. Plus, fresh housing data is on tap this week amid continued headwinds in the housing market. National Association of Realtors' Lawrence Yun explains what to expect. And, fear may be re-entering the market, with the VIX climbing to its highest level since March 2020. Blanke Schein Wealth Management's Robert Schein and CFRA's Sam Stovall discuss the week ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 24, 2023 • 45min
Investing in Defense, Cloud Stock Performance, and the S&P 500 in 2023 02/24/23
On the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, what is the state of national security and defense? Morgan Stanley's Kristine Liwag weighs in. Plus, cloud and enterprise stocks are outperforming the market, with several high growth and high valuation names seeing outsized gains. Wedbush's Dan Ives dives into his favorite stocks. And, the S&P 500 is on track for its worst week since December, down more than 1.5% this month and up just 4.5% year-to-date. NewEdge Wealth's Ben Emons and Oppenheimer's John Stoltzfus wrap up the markets for the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 23, 2023 • 45min
Ukraine’s Agriculture Problem, Alibaba’s Slowing Revenue Growth, and Key Market Catalyst 02/23/23
The invasion of Ukraine has created new problems for the global food supply chain, halting Ukraine’s exports of grains and raising the number of people around the world facing food insecurity. The American Farm Bureau’s Veronica Nigh dives into the conflict. Plus, analysts are expecting Alibaba to post its slowest ever revenue growth, weighed down by rising regulations and COVID lockdowns. William Blair’s Vivian Lin Thurston gives her expectations. And, with the rally to start the year losing steam recently, what catalysts are fueling the market? Miramar Capital’s Max Wasserman and ProShares Advisors’ Simeon Hyman weigh in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 22, 2023 • 43min
State of the Energy Sector, Nvidia's Microsoft Partnership, and FOMC Meeting Minutes 02/22/23
One year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, what is the state of the energy sector? Energy Aspects' Amrita Sen weighs in. Plus, Nvidia results are out today on the heels of its announced partnership with Microsoft to save the Activision deal. Wedbush Securities' Matt Bryson lays out his expectations. And, investors are awaiting minutes from the latest FOMC meeting, which will likely be a catalyst for markets. Piper Sandler's Craig Johnson discusses the trading day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 21, 2023 • 44min
President Biden in Poland, Walmart and Home Depot Earnings, and the Trading Week Ahead 02/21/23
President Biden is in Poland this morning to meet with leaders after yesterday's surprise visit to Ukraine. Retired Army Lieutenant General Steph Twitty dives into where things stand one year into the invasion of Ukraine. Plus, Walmart and Home Depot kick off retail earnings this week, with several companies forecasting weaker sales growth and margins. Refinitiv's Jharonne Martis gives the outlook. And, JPMorgan says investors may be setting themselves up for disappointment when it comes to a Fed pivot. Raymond James Investment Management's Matt Orton, Defiance ETFs' Sylvia Jablonski, and Veritas Financial Group's Greg Branch discuss the trading week ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 17, 2023 • 45min
DraftKings' Earnings Beat, the Industrials Boom, and Top Retail Investor Trends 02/17/23
Shares of DraftKings are higher this morning after the company beat on earnings and revenue. Jefferies' David Katz breaks down the gambling sector. Plus, several industrials stocks are hitting new highs amid a tear for the sector. D. A. Davidson's Michael Shlisky explains what this means for the Deere earnings on deck. And, what are the top retail trends among investors in 2023? Investopedia' Caleb Silver lays them out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 16, 2023 • 45min
Cisco's Earnings Beat, AIG's Profit Drop, and the Outlook for Stocks 02/16/23
Shares of Cisco Systems are popping more than 10% after the company beat on earnings and revenue, as well as raised guidance for the year. Bank of America Securities' Tal Liani explains the company's outlook. Plus, AIG had its strongest underwriting performance last year but saw a dip in net profit. Piper Sandler's Paul Newsome discusses the insurance space. And, despite a solid start to the year for stocks, are stormy skies on the horizon? Miller Tabak's Matt Maley and Aureus Asset Management's Karen Firestone weigh in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 15, 2023 • 45min
Airbnb's Record Year, Retail Sales on Deck, and the Odds of a Recession 02/15/23
Shares of Airbnb are higher after the company posted its first annual profit ever. Wells Fargo's Brian Fitzgerald explains why he's bullish on the stock. Plus, investors are awaiting the latest snapshot on the U.S. consumer today, with January retail sales out this morning. Telsey Advisory Group's Dana Telsey discusses the names she's watching. And, executives at some of Wall Street's biggest banks are changing their tune on the economy, the odds of a recession, and if the Fed can pull off a soft landing. Van Lanschot Kempen's Anneka Treon, Horizon Investments' Zachary Hill, and Baird's Ross Mayfield give their thoughts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 14, 2023 • 45min
The Outlook for Stocks, U.S.-China Tensions, and Today’s CPI Report 02/14/23
Ahead of today’s inflation report, what is the outlook for stocks, a potential recession, and the global economy? CalSTRS’ CEO Christopher Ailman weighs in. Plus, amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and China over the suspected spy balloon, the Bank of Japan is making a leadership change. Former Morgan Stanley Asia Chairman Stephen Roach gives his thoughts. And, investors are gearing up for what is likely to be a volatile day for markets. Capital Wealth Planning’s Kevin Simpson and NatWest Markets’ Michelle Girard discuss what to expect. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


