Cracks In The Consumer… And The State Of The Semi Trade 5/8/24

McDonald’s rolling out a new low-priced meal as cash-strapped customers tighten their purse strings. The latest signs of the consumer crunch, and the sentiment at its lowest level of the year. Plus China stocks rebound. Mainland momentum picking up, as China’s FXI outperform the S&P 500 this year. How the overseas opportunities could help boost your portfolio. Fast Money Disclaimer

Stocks jumping as investors await another big round of economic data, so where are traders waiting things out? Their highest conviction trades, and if the names are right for your portfolio. Plus Media companies looking to make the shift into streaming. But they better get a move on…as Netflix’s recent comeback proves why it’s currently the king of streaming. Fast Money Disclaimer

Earnings keep rolling in, and different stories are being told about the consumer. The areas seeing strength, and the groups raising the red flag. Plus… A check on chips. From a U.S-China license revoking… to the names that could keep surging. Where one semi analyst sees this trade heading next. Fast Money Disclaimer

Shares of Disney tumble as the media giant looks to make its streaming business profitable. The hurdles they face, and how a consumer under pressure will impact the company. Plus relying on Nvidia. Can the AI trade continue its run? Or does a pullback in the name spell trouble for the broader market? Fast Money Disclaimer

10-year yields are down about 25 basis points from their recent highs, but are they falling for the right reasons? And what does the move mean for the markets? Plus, former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz weighing in on the company’s latest earnings report and the leadership of the man he chose to replace him. How will his comments impact the company now?  Fast Money Disclaimer

Shares of Apple surging after the company announced the biggest share buyback in history, but was the news just a bit of financial engineering to distract investors from slowing sales? Plus Starbucks continued to drop after its disappointing earnings report. Is this stock actually so bad it's good? Fast Money Disclaimer

How can investors use the timeless investing strategies and sage teachings of the iconic Warren Buffett to make their own investing decisions? What does the portfolio of Berkshire-owned companies and stocks say about your own portfolio? CNBC Pro goes on a deep dive of all things Buffett with a longtime Berkshire shareholder and follower. CNBC’s Dominic Chu interviews Berkshire investor Bill Stone, the CIO at Glenview Trust Company, in this special CNBC Pro Talk ahead of the 2024 Berkshire annual shareholders meeting. CNBC Pro’s Yun Li also joins to preview Berkshire’s annual meeting and what investors can expect from the Oracle of Omaha. CNBC Pro Talks features one-on-one interviews with Wall Street’s top investors, smartest traders and rising stars. CNBC’s Dominic Chu finds out what makes them tick, what makes them money, and how you can follow in their footsteps. CNBC Pro Talks is a monthly interview series that’s part of CNBC’s premium subscription service, CNBC Pro. To hear the full Pro Talk interview—including specific stock picks and investment strategies—listeners can subscribe to [cnbc.com/protalks].

Apple on the move after its results. We’re diving into the numbers and the call from the iPhone maker. Plus shedding the pounds and the prices. Novo Nordisk lowering prices for its blockbuster weight loss drugs. How an increase in competition is tipping the scales in the space. Fast Money Disclaimer

Stocks losing steam late in the day after the central bank leaves rates unchanged. What Jerome Powell is saying about the Fed’s next rate move. Plus Grinding into Starbucks. The coffee store chain sinking after reporting, as the company slashes its forecast. What the CEO had to say about the results, and if analysts are still sipping on the stock. Fast Money Disclaimer

Amazon jumping after posting better-than-expected results. How the e-commerce giant’s report stacks up against its big tech peers. Plus All eyes on the Fed as the central bank gears up to make their next interest rate decision. And our next guest says two cuts may not be enough. How tomorrow’s decision could determine the market moves in May. Fast Money Disclaimer