Will Markets Keep Ignoring Iran Tensions?... And The AI Race to Supremacy 7/20/26

We’re watching shares of Alphabet, IBM, ServiceNow and Tesla after their latest earnings reports. Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management breaks down the numbers and how to trade big tech in the second half. Plus, what’s next for the crypto market, and a former WNBA player on the $3 billion women’s sports market.  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.

AI stocks bouncing back with major tech stocks closing in the green. The traders break down what’s causing the switch, and whether this momentum can continue throughout earnings season. Then, Danaher sinking despite beating expectations in their earnings report. Mizuho health care strategist Jared Holz breaks down why the stock is trading at near all-time lows, and why the company might need a management change. Plus, the latest on Intel job cuts, and where the middle class is feeling pricing pressures. 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.

Markets picking up momentum to kick off the week despite the ongoing tension with Iran, with the S&P and Nasdaq closing in the green and crude settling below its intraday highs. The traders break down why the markets are seemingly shrugging off the war. Then, head of equity and portfolio strategy at CIBC Capital Chris Harvey lays out where he sees the market heading in the second half, and what investors can expect from this earnings season. Plus, a take on who could win the AI race, why Oracle can’t catch a break, and The Odyssey breathing life back into the movie theater trade. 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.

Big tech selling off to wrap up the week as names like Microsoft, Google and Meta aggressively ramp up AI spending. The traders break down how to trade these tech giants, and if massive AI buildouts will eventually lead to growth. Then, will market volatility persist? Citi Wealth’s head of portfolio strategy J.P. Coviello lays out where he sees opportunity in a time of high volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. Plus, why selling Tesla could be the move, Netflix crumbling after a disappointing second quarter, and why the biggest IPO in history is on a six day losing streak. 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 big earnings day for markets with United Health and GE Aerospace both beating the top and bottom line, but all eyes on Netflix after falling short on revenue in its second quarter earnings.Can the streaming giant recover after a rough year? Then, sparks flying in the energy trade after New York becomes the first state to ban AI data centers. Guest trader Eli Horton of TCW Group lays out how surging data center demand is outpacing power availability, and the outlook for AI infrastructure. Plus, Google delaying its new Gemini model sends the stock sinking, new housing data, and an update on investor sentiment.   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.

Apple shares surging after striking a deal with Alibaba to use its Qwen AI model in Apple services in China. The traders break down where the tech giants are heading after the historic deal, and China’s broader outlook after its GDP slows. Then, semis taking big swings. Co-founder of PEAK6 Investments Matt Hulsizer gives his take on AI shortages, market volatility and Fed policies. Plus, United Airlines XXX after its second quarter earnings report after the bell, IBM falling further, what to expect from Netflix earnings. 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.

Software stocks falling on the back of International Business Machines releasing a bleak earnings warning, causing the stock to lose a fourth of its value. The traders break down what the plummet means for the broader software market and why the fall could be a buying opportunity. Then, the June CPI results coming in softer than expected, cooling from  months-long upward moves. Former Dallas Fed president Richard Fisher gives his thoughts on what the reversal means for Fed policy and why he isn’t saying goodbye to inflation yet. Plus, bank earnings season kicking off with Goldman Sachs soaring but Citigroup sinking, the latest on the Iran blockade, what’s next for SK Hynix. 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.

Treasury rates soaring to kick off the week, trading near highs not seen since the start of the Iran war. The traders break down the trend and what it means for bank earnings starting tomorrow. Then, Dow Jones Energy chief oil analyst Denton Cinquegrana gives his take on future oil prices and whether consumers can expect gas prices to fall back down to their June levels. Plus, Apple trading at record highs but SK Hynix hitting all-time lows, and SpaceX orbiting its initial offering price. 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.

SK Hynix begins trading on the Nasdaq in the second largest U.S. listing ever, raising over $26 billion and closing 13% above opening price. Tech strategist and analyst Dan Ives breaks down where the South Korean tech giant is heading next and what the IPO means for the memory market. Then, big banks heading into another strong earnings season next week. The traders lay out why Wall Street is expecting good results, and whether the results are sustainable long-term. Plus, Apple trading near record highs, Delta shares slipping despite its earnings report soaring above expectations, and Meta’s best week since 2024.   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.

Investors eyeing the AI trade this week anticipating the biggest U.S. listing by a foreign company ever. The traders break down what to expect when SK Hynix joins the Nasdaq tomorrow, and why U.S. shares could trade at a permanent premium. Then, Yen vs. Dollar hitting 40-year lows this month waving major red flags for the market. BK Asset Management managing director of FX strategy Kathy Lien lays out the dangers of Japan and U.S. rate differences and what policies could arise from Yen weakness. Plus, shares of PepsiCo falling after mixed second-quarter results, existing home prices at all-time highs, and how the World Cup is causing a spending spike across major cities.   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.