Opening Bid

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Opening Bid

Yahoo Finance’s Opening Bid decodes the frenzied trading day and the mystical world of business and finance like no one else in the game today. We serve you up the fiercest market commentary, deep dives with top leaders, hot perspectives on stocks, and inside scoops to get you maximizing your success on all things investing and finance. Opening Bid's host, Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi, taps into his extensive C-suite rolodex for provocative and thought-inducing chats. Catch new episodes of Opening Bid each week on Monday, Wednesdays, and Friday at 8:00am ET. Your journey to smart investing begins here!

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Trump economy will be unpredictable: top economist

    The Federal Reserve arguably has never been under a greater microscope than right now, excluding of course the Great Financial Crisis period. Fed chief Jerome Powell is likely to face fresh pressure from returning president Donald Trump. Powell has been steadfast in saying he will not let Trump push him around and will not resign if asked. Meanwhile, markets have rallied hard in recent months on expectations for further interest rate cuts from the Fed. Not delivering those cuts could have ramifications for investors worldwide. Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi talks with Deutsche Bank chief US economist Matthew Luzzetti about the future of monetary policy. The direction of policy in 2025 will be key to sustaining the rally markets have enjoyed, many pros say. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Matthew Luzzetti joins Opening Bid 02:00-State of economy 05:30-Consumer fundamentals 13:00-Looking at stagflation 15:30-Impact of immigration policy on the economy 20:00-Chaos or calm under Trumponomics Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Matthew Luzzetti is Chief US Economist and Head of US Economic Research at Deutsche Bank in New York. In 2017, Matthew was named to Business Insider's Rising Stars on Wall Street Under 35.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Opening Bid @ Invest 2024: Saira Malik and Nela Richardson

    Coming to you from Yahoo Finance Invest 2024, executive editor Brian Sozzi hosts a special live edition your favorite weekly vodcast Opening Bid. On today’s episode, enjoy a riveting conversation with Nuveen Head of Nuveen Equities and Fixed Income & Chief Investment Officer Saira Malik, and ADP Chief Economist and ESG Officer Nela Richardson. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    Automation is the future of fast food: Sweetgreen co-founder

    Most in the fast food industry have had a challenging 2024. Many players such as McDonald’s have jacked up prices to compensate for higher worker wages, especially in California. That has sent consumers back to preparing their food at home in a bid to save money. Meantime, ingredient inflation has remained stubborn. Then there is Sweetgreen, which has notched several quarters of solid sales as its higher income diner embraces new menu items. The company has also stayed aggressive in opening new locations, while beginning to add robot food making machines to certain sites. Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi talks with Sweetgreen co-founder and chief concept officer Nicolas Jammet. Sweetgreen has returned to stock market darling status after falling out of favor post a sizzling 2021 IPO. Jammet reveals his plans for Sweetgreen, and how a move to put robots in restaurants could unlock major growth for the company. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Nicolas Jammet joins Opening Bid 01:30-Sweetgreen founded by college friends 04:45-Reimagine fast food 11:30-Infinite kitchen evolution 17:20-Metrics on expansion Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Nicolas Jammet is the co-founder and chief concept officer of Sweetgreen. Having grown up in a NYC mom-and-pop restaurant set him up for a passionate future in food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min

  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    Nvidia enters the Dow: why the stock could still double

    The tech stock landscape may look quite different over the next four years of returning President Donald Trump. For one, AI regulation of some form will likely have to come from the Trump administration as the fast-moving technology was not clamped down on by the Biden administration. Is that regulation soft or anti-AI innovation? That’s one of the key questions investors will aim to figure out. At the same time, questions will swirl on if a Trump administration plans to move forward with a breakup of Google and possibly, others in big-cap tech. Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi talks with EMJ Capital founder Eric Jackson. The pair dive into the outlook for market darling Nvidia and AI more broadly in the wake of Donald Trump’s historic White House Win. Trump’s win will also likely have ramifications for the big tech companies such as Microsoft and Tesla that dominate the popular Magnificent 7 complex. Is there one big name in tech that investors should own over another? Nvidia is also entering the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which may add further gains to the stock Jackson hints. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Eric Jackson joins Opening Bid 01:00-Looking at Nvidia in the wake of Trump's victory 05:50-Bullish on crypto 10:30-Trump tariffs won't stop Nvidia 16:40-Nvidia joins the Dow 18:20-Hot takes on Nvidia Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Eric Jackson is the Founder of EMJ Capital with a proprietary AI/ML-driven algorithm for selecting long/short tech equities.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min

  5. NOV 6

    Election Special from Yahoo Finance: OPENING BID

    Opening Bid joins forces with the rest of Yahoo Finance for this hour-long special election episode. In our Opening Bid segment, we focus on global market reactions to President-elect Trump's victory. Our panel of experts includes Truist Co-CIO & Chief Market Strategist Keith Lerner, Wind Shift Capital Founder Bill Blain, and State Street Global Markets Head of Equity Research Marija Veitmane. In the full hour-long special, Yahoo Finance breaks down how Wall Street is digesting the results the morning after the 2024 election. Tune in as we bring the power of the Morning Brief, Opening Bid, and Capitol Gains and Yahoo News together to guide you through what you need to know about the market day ahead. You can watch this full hour-long special episode at https://finance.yahoo.com/video/dow-rises-investors-await-election-191637550.html Key guests include: Steve Sosnick, Interactive Brokers Chief Strategist Doug Holtz-Eakin, American Action Forum President, Former Director of the Congressional Budget Office Keith Lerner Truist Co-CIO & Chief Market Strategist Bill Blain Wind Shift Capital Founder Marija Veitmane State Street Global Markets Head of Equity Research Andrew Romano, Yahoo! News Political Reporter Meltem Demirors, Crucible Capital General Partner 00:00-Welcome to Yahoo Finance's election special 24:00-Opening Bid 36:00-Exit polls breakdown 45:00-Bitcoin high 52:00-Capitol Gains Find more episodes of Opening Bid at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min

  6. NOV 4

    Why stocks may get hammered if Trump wins

    Election Day is almost here. And with that will come an end to one of the most divisive runs for the presidency in American history. Investors will be able to move on, hopefully putting more stock in a company's fundamentals than a Donald Trump post on Truth Social or an Elon Musk post on X, formerly Twitter. Moving on from the election will bring with it a host of inevitable risks and rewards for investors. Finding the rewards rather than the risks will be no easy achievement even for the most seasoned investor. Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi talks at length with veteran investor, author, and founder of The Bear Traps Report Lawrence McDonald. McDonald – who is the author of the new book How to Listen When Markets Speak – outlines his biggest concerns about markets following the election. He also details areas of potential opportunity in the face of numerous fiscal and monetary challenges. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Larry McDonald joins Opening Bid 06:00-Talking tariffs 08:30-Debt ceiling coming in January 10:00-Giving Jerome Powell a 'D' 15:00-Trump vs Harris stock impact 22:00-McDonald's hot take Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. The Bear Traps Report, created in 2009 by NY Times bestselling author Larry McDonald, now has over 1000 subscribers worldwide enjoying a political-risk overview across all asset classes. Our book - "A Colossal Failure of Common Sense" - just ranked top 20 all time by the CFA Institute, featured in Netflix Academy Award Winner - "Inside Job." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    24 min

  7. NOV 1

    Inside the $1 billion Nike rival, Brooks Running

    Brooks Running may not be nearly as large as Nike or New Balance, but that doesn’t mean its impact on the sneaker industry isn’t still strong. The company – founded in the early 1900s to sell ballet slippers and bathing shoes – continues to be the top sneaker choice for serious runners. To maintain its pole position in running, Brooks has released a host of new innovations such as the Glycerin Max Road Shoe for a pricey $200. But fending off upstarts in running such as On and to a lesser extent, Decker’s outdoor owned Hoka won’t be easy. A resurgence at struggling Nike under new CEO Elliott Hill may also pose a risk. Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi sits down with new Brooks Running CEO Dan Sheridan inside the Nasdaq Marketsite in Times Square ahead of the New York City Marathon. Sheridan reveals his vision for Brooks Running a few months into the top job and what Nike’s many stumbles have meant to the company’s growth. The long-time Brooks executive also shares what it’s like to be owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Dan Sheridan joins Opening Bid 05:00-The engineering arms race of shoes 14:00-Reflecting on the competitors 17:45-Running market in China grows with middle class 22:00-Talking parent company Berkshire Hathaway Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. As the CEO of Brooks Running, Dan Sheridan takes the reigns after serving in leadership roles across the company since 1998. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min

  8. OCT 30

    Inside the future of travel with David Marriott

    The lodging industry is dominated by two iconic players: Marriott and Hilton. But only one of them has board-lebel family involvement to this very day: Marriott. Founded in 1927 by J. Willard Marriott, Marriott has grown into a global hotel colossus sporting 36 different brands, more than 9,000 locations globally and about 1.6 million rooms. Despite competition from newcomers in lodging such as AirBNB, Marriott continues to open new locations at rapid clip and innovate on the digital front. Sitting on that aforementioned board of directors from the Marriott family: the daughter of chairman emeritus J.W. Marriott, Jr. Deborah Marriott Harrison; J.W. Marriott, Jr. and new chairman, the son of J.W. Marriott, David Marriott. Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi talks at length with Marriott chairman David Marriott. Marriott shares his vision for the family business, and how he will put his stamp on the iconic lodging company as chairman. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-David Marriott joins Opening Bid 01:30-Starting at the bottom, washing dishes 08:30-Surrounding yourself with smarter people 16:40-Looking ahead: the next 50 years of company growth 20:30-Why Marriott is looking at China and India Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. David S. Marriott is Chairman of the Board of Marriott International, Inc., the third chairman of the board in the company's 97-year history. Host Brian Sozzi personally loves David's Linkedin posts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min
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Yahoo Finance’s Opening Bid decodes the frenzied trading day and the mystical world of business and finance like no one else in the game today. We serve you up the fiercest market commentary, deep dives with top leaders, hot perspectives on stocks, and inside scoops to get you maximizing your success on all things investing and finance. Opening Bid's host, Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi, taps into his extensive C-suite rolodex for provocative and thought-inducing chats. Catch new episodes of Opening Bid each week on Monday, Wednesdays, and Friday at 8:00am ET. Your journey to smart investing begins here!

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