Nightly Business Report

The Department of Justice is dropping its criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, leaving the door open for a Kevin Warsh confirmation. Jeff Kilburg breaks down how to trade the Mag 7 ahead of earnings next week. Plus, D.A. Davidson upgrades AMD after Intel's blowout results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The IEA chief warned the world is facing the biggest energy crisis in history, so why aren't oil prices spiking? The meme stock that tanked nearly 50% after soaring 700% in one month. Plus, why Barclays says the Trump administration's potential $500 million bailout plan for Spirit Airlines could be a "moral hazard." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tech stocks surging in April, but Barclays says the sector still looks historically cheap. SpaceX strikes a deal for the right to buy AI startup Cursor. Plus, Google unveils new in-house chips and AI tools amid growing competition for corporate customers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The c-suite view on Apple's CEO change. What Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh said, and didn't say, in his confirmation hearing. Plus, Alaska Air suspends guidance amid surging jet fuel prices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The S&P and Nasdaq hit new all-time highs and oil prices drop on optimistic Iran war headlines.  Airline stocks surge as crude slips, and that could set the stage for consolidation, according to a former United CEO. Plus, Oracle shares post their best week since 1999. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The two "seismic shifts" underway our strategist says will have profound implications for markets as the Nasdaq and S&P hit fresh record highs. Evercore's bullish case for SanDisk.  Plus, the CEO of Madison Air on the heels of the biggest U.S. industrial IPO since 1999. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meta is doubling down on custom AI chips, expanding its partnership with Broadcom. Delta kicked off airline earnings with a strong Q1 beat, but JPMorgan's Jamie Baker is reducing his 2026 earnings estimates on higher fuel prices. Plus, one technician's "ultimate contrarian trade." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The software names with the most potential for margin upside this earnings season, according to DA Davidson.  A mixed bag for bank earnings, and G Squared's Victoria Greene warns that could be a "canary in the coal mine" for the economy. Plus, Israel and Lebanon meet in Washington, while a second round of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran are reportedly in the works. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oil prices spike as the blockade of Iranian ports begins. As Trump threatens 50% tariffs on China for a reported arms sale to Iran, The Council on Foreign Relations' Charles Kupchan says the Chinese are enjoying every minute of the conflict as it distracts the U.S. and fractures its relationship with NATO. Plus, Goldman Sachs kicks off bank earnings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Washington's warning to banks about Anhropic's new Mythos model. Inflation hits a near two-year high, while consumer sentiment touches a record low. Plus, energy analyst Denton Cinquegrana tells us when energy prizes should normalize if, what he calls, the "least ceasefire ceasefire in the history of ceasefires" holds up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former White House energy advisor Bob McNally sees an 85% chance the Iran ceasefire doesn't hold. The Fed's preferred inflation gauge climbed in February, even before oil's spike, does that lock in a rate hike this year? Plus, the internal practice at some big tech firms that could undermine the AI trade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks rally as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire sends oil prices tumbling, but is the rally real? Plus, a fed rate cut is back on the table. We debate whether it should be. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Equities under pressure after President Trump ramped up threats against Iran ahead of his Strait of Hormuz deadline. Crude hits $116 a barrel, but S&P Global's Dan Yergin says the oil market is under-pricing risk. Plus, we go stock picking in the semis sector. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The President’s Iran speech fails to soothe markets. Private credit jitters are back. Plus, where the market pullback is creating opportunities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nike shares get crushed on weaker-than-expected sales outlook amid revenue struggles in China. The Mag 7 rallying for a second day after a rough first quarter, but Benchmark is bullish on name in particular.  Plus, with gold on pace for its first positive week in five, Tim Seymour says the rally will continue if one particular condition is met. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WTI crude hits a three-week high after Trump threatens to "obliterate" Iran's energy sources. Chinese manufacturers warn to brace for price hikes due to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, KKR agrees to sell cooling systems company CoolIT for $4.75 billion to Ecolab, making 15 times its initial investment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mounting inflation concerns could put Trump's pick for Fed Chair in a bind.  The company Wells Fargo says is the "best-positioned" name in the AI race. Plus, a rough week for memory stocks but will the dip be short-lived? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump says negotiations have started, Iran denies that talks are taking place, but which one do markets believe? Memory stocks are under pressure after Google unveiled its new AI model, but Morgan Stanley sees underlying resilience in the space. Plus, a Fed hike is back on the table. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chevron says California risks a fuel crisis unless the Iran war ends. Ondas CEO Eric Brock talks autonomous drone usage in the ongoing conflict. Plus, OpenAI announces plans to shut down its popular AI video app just six months after its launch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.