The Exchange – Details, episodes & analysis

The soft-landing narrative is getting stronger with the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge coming in as expected. It could be smooth sailing for investors from here, but our market guest has one major concern. Plus, we’ll check in with one company that’s leveraging AI to keep the lights on, literally. And Abercrombie & Fitch is getting some love on Wall Street today, thanks in part to its inroads with Gen Z.

The Dow is hitting a record high on the back of Nvidia’s solid report, so what’s the next catalyst or concern for the market? We’ll debate. Plus, Citi’s analyst double-upgraded Best Buy from a sell rating to buy ahead of its blockbuster report. He’ll join us with where else he’s seeing opportunity in retail. And Tanger is uniquely positioned to monitor foot traffic with its 40 shopping centers across the country. The CEO joins us with the trends they’re seeing.

Stocks are on pace for their best week of the year, but one portfolio manager says investors are ignoring two very significant market risks. Plus, Vice President Harris is laying out her economic policies ahead of next week’s DNC. And Robert Frank is in Monterey, California, with a look at the $30B classic car market and the $400M test it faces this week.

Has the Fed’s base case shifted from “later cuts” to “no cuts this year?” Our market guest says it doesn’t matter. He sees stocks going higher regardless. He’ll tell us why, and the one scenario that could change it. Plus, credit card debt stands at a record high. At the same time, using buy now pay later to fund purchases remains popular. Klarna has its finger on both of these trends, and the CEO is here with what he’s seeing. And, a push to on-or near-shoring supply chains is making one sector increasingly attractive. We’ll tell you which one, and the names that stand to benefit the most. 

Following its worst day since October, the Nasdaq is trying to claw its way back with some gains today. Will March bring the tech trade back to life? We’ll ask the Co-Head of Goldman Sachs’ tech fund. Plus, we’ll talk to Wall Street’s #1 retail analyst, who says it’s time to get ready for the “preparation buying” phase of the recovery. And, the Gamestop frenzy nearly led to the collapse of some hedge funds. We’ll explain why they’re now using the same websites to defend themselves.

Stocks are selling off today, as fears of rising rates seep into the markets and hit the tech sector the hardest. Big names like Amazon, Apple and Facebook are down this week and heading lower. Is this a buying opportunity? We’ll debate. Plus, investors are looking for a hot new type of research these days – Reddit mentions. We’ll speak with a company offering just that. And, Laura Martin of Needham & Co. says investors should sell Netflix so they can buy into ViacomCBS. She’ll explain why.

Stocks are wiping out earlier losses, as investors seem to be putting fears of rising rates aside. But why the sudden shift in sentiment? We’ll ask Angela Mwanza of UBS, and get her best practices for investors right now. Plus, shares of Overstock are sinking despite posting a solid earnings beat. We’ll talk about its outlook, the consumer and its crypto investments with the CEO. And, the electric vehicle sector is sinking this month, with some big names down 20% or more. We’ll take a close look at what’s driving the move lower.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the economy has a long way to go to recover, but also committed to keeping a backstop in place. We’ll break down all of his comments from his testimony today, and what they mean for both the recovery and your money. Plus, demand for electric vehicle batteries is set to surge, and a former Tesla executive is looking to cash in. We’ll give you the key details. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: Bitcoin tumbles from record highs, Home Depot sinks despite delivering a Q4 beat and WeWork is back in the headlines.

When will Royal Caribbean and other cruise lines get back to sea? And will vaccinations be required? CEO Richard Fain joins us exclusively to discuss the path forward for travel and the pent-up demand he’s seeing for voyages. Plus, we’ll take a look at how rising mortgage rates, surging prices and tight supply could lead to a ‘Spring Squeeze’ for the housing market. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: Bitcoin whales are trimming their holdings, activist investors take aim at Kohl’s and does Instacart love robots?

As the pandemic drags on, we speak exclusively with New York Fed President John Williams. We’ll ask him all about the economy, policy flexibility, inflation and the path forward for asset purchases. Plus, the semiconductor industry is facing a new problem – the weather. We’ll explain why. And, should the so-called “joke” cryptocurrency Dogecoin be taken seriously? We’ll speak to an expert who thinks so.