Consumer Crunch Intensifies… And International Opportunity 5/11/26

Cracks in the consumer seem to be widening, as retail takes a leg lower ahead of the group's earnings reports. The names pulling the XRT retail ETF lower on the back of its 3-week losing streak, and how the Fast Money traders are positioning in the names ahead of the results. Plus Netflix shares get chilled, Copper shines as the metal closes at a record high, and the semi testing company that’s quintupled over the past year. The CEO joins the Fast Money crew to dig into what makes the company stand out. 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 hitting fresh record highs, and notching a sixth straight week of gains, but could there be some trouble brewing under the surface? How stocks are holding up this earnings season when the Mag7 aren’t carrying the weight, and if the lagging sectors can keep up with the AI & tech trade. Plus Intel surges after an Apple deal, the strong memory for one ETF that’s attracting lots of options activity, and what to expect out of President Trump’s meeting next week with China’s Xi Jinping. 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.

Consumer health in focus, as companies sound the alarm on spending. What we’re hearing out of fast food chains like McDonald’s and Shake Shack, and how even gyms, pet companies, and consumer staples are seeing signs of a pinch. Plus the latest results out of Coreaweave and Coinbase, the state of housing with the spring season underway, and The Chartmaster Carter Worth and Mike Khouw tag team an old school Options Action on Apple as the tech giant trades at a record high. 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.

Semi stocks on a tear, as AMD surges after earnings, and Nvidia powers the market higher after a partnership with fiber optics maker Corning. The latest chip trends leading the trade, and how much more these stocks can climb. Plus Some Disney magic after reporting, Joby Aviation takes off, and a global go-ahead… how progress in the Middle East is giving overseas markets room to run.   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.

Semi stocks soaring, as Intel and memory names jump double digits. How much more this trade can climb, and how our traders are positioning in the chip rip. Plus, Meta’s copyright complications, Coinbase cuts heads as AI shakes up the workforce, and the CEO of biopharma company Protagonist on its recent drug approval and the stock’s big run up over the past year. 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.

Oil prices jumping on the latest developments out of the Middle East. How the energy spikes are impacting already high gas prices, and the impact it’s having on equities as stocks pull back from record highs. Plus, all the after-hours action in shares of Palantir & Paramount, clarity on Clarity helps fuel a crypto jump, and how a legendary Hollywood producer brings the magic to the silver screen as “The Devil Wears Prada 2” tops the box office this weekend.   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 S&P and Nasdaq closed at records after Apple’s earnings report last night. And with more than 60% of the S&P reporting results, what have we learned and can the rally continue? Plus a new study shows just where the wins are coming in the prediction markets, and how algorithms are outbetting traders. 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 on the move after the iPhone makers latest earnings report. It was one of Tim Cook’s last quarters as CEO. What he had to say about results and his tenure. Plus major indexes closing out April with gains. The Dow up nearly 800 points and Intel posted its best month since going public 55 years ago – more than doubling in April! 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 powerhouse earnings palooza… with Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon all reporting results. The details from the Mag7 reports, plus the numbers from Qualcomm, Ford, and Chipotle’s quarters. And if all the earnings weren’t enough, a Fed decision as well. What we heard from the central bank today in what could be Chair Powell’s last presser, and what to expect from his successor after clearing a key Senate hurdle on the path to a final vote. 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 & tech stocks taking it on the chin as concerns surround OpenAI after reportedly falling short of internal revenue and growth targets. The names seeing the biggest losses, and what it all means ahead of a big day of Mega Cap Tech earnings tomorrow. Plus all the after hours earnings action in Starbucks, Seagate, Visa, and Robinhood. And what to expect ahead of what could be Powell’s last Fed meeting.  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.