Record national debt as stocks keep climbing…and retail investor playbook 8/13/26

With the bulk of earnings season in the rearview, the attention shifts next week to reports from retail giants including Target, Walmart and Home Depot. The traders give their picks for the best-positioned retail stocks now. Then, Compass’ Mike Simonsen weighs in on the big week of housing data ahead and what it could signal about the next move in interest rates. Plus, Disney’s new CEO speaks to CNBC, the traders lay out their charts of the week and why the electric sports car market is stuck at a red light. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The national debt topping 40 trillion as stocks keep setting new records.The traders debate if the disconnect is too big to ignore. Then, MooMoo U.S. CEO Neil McDonald shares the latest read from the retail investor and how their strategies are changing thanks to AI. Plus, what’s next for Netflix after Pershing Square’s Bill Ackman new stake, Birkenstock finding its footing after earnings and Applied Materials latest quarterly results. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The traders debate what’s driving strength in the AI trade today, as stocks like CoreWeave, Nebius and Super Micro all surge double digits. We also get a fresh read on the AI buildout, with Cisco reporting Q2 numbers after the close. Then, BofA Securities’ U.S. economics head explains why three rate hikes this year could still be in the cards--even on the back of a muted CPI print. Plus, Google’s new AI smartphone lineup, a landmark social media trial hitting Meta and the big moves in restaurant stocks catching the attention of our traders today.   Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Investor Steve Eisman of “Big Short” fame delivers an AI bubble warning, coming on the heels of Nvidia’s $500 billion financing deal with top firms on Wall Street. The traders make sense of the mega-deals playing out in tech now. Then, economist Joe Lavorgna lays out his expectations for tomorrow’s CPI report—and why the former counselor to Treasury Secretary Bessent thinks the Fed should hike interest rates now. Plus, all the headlines from CoreWeave earnings, On Holding’s worst day on record and the Options Action ahead of Cisco results. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The traders react to Nvidia's milestone AI partnership with top financial institutions totaling half a trillion dollars. What CEOs from all the companies involved had to say about the deal in a CNBC roundtable today. Plus guest trader Mike Schumacher, formerly of Wells Fargo Securities, makes the case that Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh could be far more hawkish on interest rates than the market thinks. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks rising on an unexpected drop in July payrolls, with the Nasdaq pacing for its best week since late April and S&P 500 hitting a record high to close out the week. The traders break down the markets and momentum and if this rally can last into the coming months. Then, Mercado Libre CFO Martin de los Santos lays out the state of emerging market ecommerce and what he’s seeing for the second half of the year. Plus, SpaceX pops and heads toward its IPO price, Airbnb soars after earnings, and the changing tastes of car buyers. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rates on the rise as investors question Warsh’s interest rate strategy. The traders break down what to expect from the next Fed meeting and what rising rates means for the economy. Then, oil prices dipping this week as investors anticipate a potential Strait of Hormuz deal. RBC Capital Markets Managing Director Helima Croft lays out the likelihood of an official peace deal and what the Trump administration could do next. Plus, Soundhound AI CEO Keyvan Mohajer on the future of the AI trade, SpaceX’s insider shares unlock, and after hours earnings from Airbnb and Lyft. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The traders break down the state of the consumer as the summer winds down. Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof gives his take on where the consumer is heading and the result of the world cup on consumer behavior. Then, metals and materials surging midweek, with the XLB leading the gains in the S&P 500 and Gold reaching its highest levels since February. Plus, Alphabet drops on Exec shakeup, major tech earnings after the bell, and Disney jumping after earnings beat. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SpaceX on the move in after-hours trading on the back of its first earnings report since going public. Can investors expect SpaceX to blast off, or will the aerospace giant sink even further below its IPO price?Then, major Pharma earnings from giants like Pfizer and Merck beating Wall Street estimates with Amgen and Eli Lilly on deck. Founder and CEO of Portal Innovations John Flavin lays out the best trades in the Pharma market, and his reaction to Novo Nordisk’s slide after disappointing guidance. Plus, why Morgan Stanley is bearish on AMD, digging into Caterpillar earnings, and can McDonald’s make a comeback? Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A market rally kicking off the week as major indexes trade at near all-time highs with software leading the gains. The traders break down what caused the historic trading day after weeks of mega-cap losses, plus key after-hours earnings from Palantir and Onsemi. Then, the Japanese Yen trading at near 40-year lows sparking U.S. intervention. Ben Emons of FedWatch Advisors lays out the best positioning in the Treasury market after intervention, and how to trade the volatile Yen. Plus, Airlines soaring higher, Boeing getting a double upgrade, and why it might be time to buy Amgen. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.