Citi's Leon Kalvaria: Why the M&A boom is just getting started
Citi Global Chair of Banking Leon Kalvaria discusses ‘strong’ interest in the U.S. market, the outlook for mergers and acquisitions through 2026 and China's latest efforts to stabilize its technology sector on ‘Mornings with Maria.’
Phil Blancato advises investors to avoid emotional decisions in portfolios
Osac Chief Market Strategist Phil Blancato advises investors to strip emotions from their investment decisions.
Cathie Wood: SpaceX to become most important company in history
Cathie Wood, ARK Invest CEO, discusses the vast investment opportunity in AI. She highlights SpaceX as potentially the most important company in global history due to its space exploration, launch capabilities, and global communications network.
UBS projects Micron to generate $400 billion in cash flow by 2028
Daniel Newman, CEO of The Futurum Group, discusses UBS's projection that Micron Technology will generate $400 billion in free cash flow by 2028.
Sebastian Kurz on AI technology advancing cybersecurity threats: 'Create a lot of chaos in our societies'
'Mornings with Maria' host Maria Bartiromo discusses the escalating AI arms race with China with Sebastian Kurz, co-founder of Dream Security and former Austrian Chancellor.
Markets tumble as Trump turns up pressure on Iran
Markets retreat as chip stocks extend their sell-off while Chevron pursues new Iraqi energy investments aimed at reducing reliance on the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran.
Netflix stock plummets as streamer forecasts slower growth
Mark Mahaney from Evercore ISI discusses Netflix's stock decline after reporting slower growth for the second consecutive quarter. He notes market concerns that the streaming giant's rapid growth days are behind it.
Morgan Stanley’s Jim Lacamp breaks down the stock market’s 'violent' sell-off
Morgan Stanley Executive Director Jim Lacamp discusses how investors should navigate market volatility and whether staying invested this summer is the right strategy on ‘Varney & Co.’
Mortgage rates jump to highest level in almost a year
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.55%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.49%.
7-Eleven details plans to close 645 stores
Seven & i Holdings plans to close 200 unprofitable 7-Eleven stores while converting hundreds more to franchise locations and wholesale fuel sites.
American mall retailer warns it may close up to 15 more stores this year
Fossil Group expects to close up to 15 stores in 2026 as the watch and accessories company cuts costs and shrinks its retail footprint.
Taiwan Semiconductor boosts investment in Arizona fabs as chip boom continues
Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) reports a record-breaking quarter and announces massive investment in Arizona fabs. Lou Basenese confirms the chip boom is far from over, urging investors to "buy the dip" despite current market volatility in chip stocks.
Louis Navellier predicts a 'good' upcoming quarter
Louis Navellier provides his analysis on current market trends, including semiconductor and big tech performance, Q2 earnings expectations, the Fed's approach to inflation and interest rates, and investment opportunities in energy and materials.
Lou Basenese: My SpaceX buy zone is around $100 after IPO falls
Lou Basenese discusses SpaceX's stock falling below its IPO price, attributing it to typical post-IPO drawdowns. He suggests an ideal buy zone around $100 per share based on historical data.
June retail sales, jobless claims released
Cheryl Casone reports on June retail sales, which came in line with expectations at +0.2% month-to-month. Initial jobless claims were better than estimated at 208K, while continuing claims also beat forecasts at 1.805 million.
Pizza chain to close up to 50 locations as sales slump
MTY Food Group CEO Eric Lefebvre said 45 to 50 Papa Murphy's stores will close after nearly two years of turnaround efforts failed to deliver results.
Frontier Airlines to add Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi on flights
Frontier Airlines will begin rolling out SpaceX's Starlink inflight internet in 2027, offering high-speed Wi-Fi while investing in new amenities to attract more travelers.
Trump pushes Senate to pass crypto bill as CLARITY Act gains momentum
Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss President Donald Trump's push for the CLARITY Act, the Senate's race to pass crypto legislation and why regulatory certainty could reshape the digital asset market.
IBM plunges on poor earnings as AI spending shifts to hardware
Maria Bartiromo discusses IBM's historic 25% stock drop after concerns about AI spending returns. Adam Johnson analyzes the shift towards AI infrastructure, boosting semiconductor stocks like ASML despite IBM's struggles.
United's new seating option ditches the middle seat
United's new economy offering features a vacant middle seat that's covered from armrest to armrest with a table and cupholders that aisle and window seat passengers may use.