McDonald's earnings show lower-income consumers are tapped out, Mitch Roschelle says
On 'Mornings with Maria', guest Mitch Roschelle joins Maria Bartiromo to analyze McDonald's earnings. He warns that inflation is squeezing lower-income consumers, forcing them to pull back on fast-food spending.
Longer lifespans reshape financial portfolios with more than $124T expected to be on the move
Abacus Global Management Chairman and CEO Jay Jackson discusses how longer life expectancy is reshaping investing, retirement planning, AI-powered financial tools and the company's growth outlook on ‘Mornings with Maria.’
LARRY KUDLOW: Iran or not, the Dow just broke another record
Mainstream economists may not like it, but tariffs have refocused businesses domestic production away from offshoring
Market analyst hails Chevron-Microsoft deal as a 'tremendous breakthrough'
CPA and market analyst Dan Geltrude breaks down Chevron and Microsoft's massive 20-year power deal. He explains how tech's growing data center needs are driving partnerships with traditional energy companies.
AI trade 'isn't dead,' it is 'simply catching its breath': Jason Katz
UBS managing director Jason Katz analyzes tech stock valuations and the search for artificial intelligence profits.
Oil slides as Trump delays Iran strikes, signals peace talks
West Texas Intermediate crude dropped over 6% Monday as Trump signaled a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global oil shipments.
Oil prices plunge over US-Iran deal rumors as yields fall ahead of jobs report
FOX Business' Cheryl Casone breaks down tumbling oil prices amid U.S.-Iran deal hopes and falling Treasury yields. Carter Intelligence Group CEO Lee Carter joins the panel to discuss the psychological impact of lower gas prices on consumers.
Apple stock declines despite record revenue, Amazon doubles down on AI spending
Slatestone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari analyzes Apple, Tim Cook's final earnings report and Amazon's $250 billion AI investment on ‘Varney & Co.’
Mortgage rates rise to 1-year high
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.66%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.58%.
Will the Fed hold rates? Nancy Lazar breaks down what's next for markets
Piper Sandler chief global economist Nancy Lazar analyzes the state of the U.S. economy, expectations for the Federal Reserve's rate decision and what upcoming GDP and inflation data could mean for investors on ‘Mornings with Maria.’
Wall Street’s ‘great rotation’ continues ahead of Big Tech earnings and Fed rate decision
Payne Capital Management president Ryan Payne and Bullseye American Ingenuity Fund portfolio manager Adam Johnson break down the market rally, strong earnings, falling oil prices and what Meta and Microsoft earnings could reveal about AI spending.
New CEO inherits Cracker Barrel still recovering from rebrand backlash
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino is stepping down following a slow recovery from a failed rebrand. While foot traffic and stock trends improve, sales remain below last year's levels.
Stuart Varney breaks down the Monday morning market rally
Stuart Varney kicks off Monday's market report, noting falling oil prices and interest rates leading to a stock market rally. He covers Big Tech's AI spending ahead of earnings, stable Treasury yields, and national average gas and diesel prices.
Mag 7 stocks record biggest drop since 2025: Nancy Tengler reveals where she's buying
Laffer Tengler Investments CEO and CIO Nancy Tengler joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss the AI-driven tech sell-off, why she remains bullish on the Magnificent Seven and why strong economic growth continues to support markets.
Nasdaq slides: Magnificent Seven wipes out $797 billion in market value
Slatestone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari discusses whether investors should sell the Magnificent Seven and the Nasdaq's recent pullback on ‘Varney & Co.’
Albertsons warns of softer grocery demand as consumers pull back
Albertsons cut its annual outlook after comparable grocery sales declined, while digital and pharmacy growth helped offset pressure in its core business.
American Express Q2 earnings beat estimates, signals confident consumer spending
American Express reports strong Q2 earnings, with revenue up 10% and EPS beating estimates. CEO Stephen Squeri highlights robust consumer confidence, lowest delinquency rates, and a significant 40% year-over-year increase in Gen-Z spending.
If companies pull back on AI spending, it sends a ‘signal’ to the market: Portfolio manager
Motley Fool Asset Management portfolio manager Shelby McFaddin discusses the impact of Alphabet Inc.'s artificial intelligence spending on profits and Apple's market strategy on ‘The Claman Countdown.’
Cathie Wood says battered SpaceX could become 'most important company in global history'
ARK Invest allocated $80 million to SpaceX after its IPO, and CEO Cathie Wood remains bullish even as the stock sheds nearly $1.4 trillion in market value.
Lee Munson: AI market risks major sell-off if profitability lags expectations
Lee Munson, president and CIO of Portfolio Wealth Advisors, assesses the current earnings period, expressing concerns that the AI trade market, heavily reliant on beating expectations, could face a major sell-off if profitability lags.