The Big Tech Comeback…A Golden Outlook…Tax increases necessary? 05/01/25

The S&P on pace to close higher for the ninth straight day – the longest streak in 20 years. So has the rally officially returned. Plus, Apple falls after they announce tariffs will hit them in the coming quarter. We breakdown the quarter and how to trade the stock. And the Shell CEO breaks down the outlook for oil, their new big buyback plan and what’s ahead for the production in the U.S.

Meta and Microsoft giving the tech sector a large boost on the back of earnings. Is this a good sign for the return of the rally? Plus, Goldman Sachs says that the rally in gold can continue due to a number of factors. Their co-head of commodities joins us to discuss. And, it’s not just a tax cut on the table in the new GOP package, some increases may also be needed. 

Despite the rally we’ve seen in the past few days, Deutsche Bank cuts its S&P 500 and S&P earnings target due to concerns about tariffs. We speak to the firms Chief U.S. equity strategist. Plus, Amazon gets caught in the political crosshairs ahead of earnings later this week. We breakdown the drama and how to position. And, Novartis reports a strong beat and says it can manage any tariffs that come ahead. We speak with the CEO. 

Four mag 7 names are set to report earnings this week. We’ll breakdown the trends to watch and the names that could be buys. Plus, what the charts are saying about the recent rebound in stocks. And, a new exclusive club is coming to Washington D.C. with a very high price tag. 

The CEO of Lazard, Peter Orszag, joins us to discuss the state of the markets, tariffs policy, the regulatory environment and the company’s recent earnings as assets hit $227 billion. Plus, Alphabet and Intel trading in separate directions on the back of results. We’ll dive into the numbers. And, the Energy Secretary, the Agriculture Secretary and the head of the EPA join us to discuss the future of energy policy and the tariff impact on U.S. agriculture.

China says there has been no progress on trade talks with the U.S. despite the optimistic tone in Washington. We’ll look at what the rhetoric means for the markets. Plus, an exclusive interview with the Bank of England President on the rate outlook and the impact of tariffs in Europe. And, are the airlines setting up for turbulent times? We breakdown the latest earnings and commentary from CEOs.

Stocks rallying big for a second day on optimism over trade deals. But is the rally real? We discuss. Plus, the CEO of BHP breaks down the impact of the tariffs on his business and the broader commodity market. And, one of the newly appointed SEC Commissioners breaks down the administration’s plans for the future of crypto.

A rally takes hold on wall street after a big sell off. Is this a turning point? We’ll discuss. Plus, the dollar is hovering near a three year low as investors. Why is there strong selling? And, Tesla gets set to report earnings after the bell. We’ll look at the key numbers to watch. 

The Sell off continues, Apple Price Target Cut, A recession has been minted. As the market selloff continues should you buy on this dip? Wells Fargo says they still like U.S. equities and investors should look at mid-caps. Plus, Apple gets a price target cut with one analyst saying Apple still has a long way from out of the woods. He’ll make his case. And, the President continues to attack Fed Chair Powell. Will this backfire on the White House and could it lead to bond market confusion? 

The White House clarifies the President’s social media posts saying Fed Chair Jerome Powell's "Termination cannot come fast enough." A senior White House official telling CNBC Trump’s Truth Social post today should not be seen as a threat to fire Powell. JPMorgan Chief U.S. Economist responds. Then The CEO of Fifth Third bank joins the show after reporting results. Why he’s more optimistic about unemployment than many are predicting. Plus a look at Netflix, a rare tech stock in positive territory this year, ahead of its results after the market close.