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First, Justin Lahart joins Miriam Gottfried and Spencer Jakab to discuss how the prolonged uncertainty of Brexit's aftermath could impact global markets. Then, a look at how rising competition from footwear companies like Adidas and Under Armour is edging in on Nike's dominance.
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Tesla and SolarCity: Elon Musk's Waterloo?
Heard on the Street's Miriam Gottfried, Spencer Jakab, and Ken Brown try to make sense of the Tesla-SolarCity deal and whether Tesla CEO Elon Musk can win investors over. Then Dan Gallagher explains why lackluster expectations for the iPhone 7 could mean an opportunity for Apple investors.
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Brexit: What Are the Consequences?
Richard Barley and Paul Davies join Miriam Gottfried and Alex Frangos from London to talk about what the Brexit vote means for the world economy, Britain and global banks. Then Aaron Back joins the show to discuss how China's Tencent is trying to dominate mobile gaming.
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The Fed, Stocks and the 'Tina' Effect
Miriam Gottfried and Spencer Jakab sit down with Justin Lahart and Steven Russolillo to delve into the market's current driving force known as the "Tina" effect, which stands for "there is no alternative."
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Auto Sales: Is the Boom Really Done?
After a years-long rally, auto sales slumped in May. Heard on the Street's Charley Grant joins Miriam Gottfried and Alex Frangos on this week's podcast to discuss future trends in auto sales. Then, Stephen Wilmot calls in from Heard on the Street's London office to discuss the rise in Chinese tourism and the effect of tourist spending on European luxury brands.
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Why Oil Bulls Can See $60 From Here
With oil back above $50 a barrel for the first time in 2016, Spencer Jakab talks with Heard on the Street's David Reilly and Aaron Back about supply disruptions that have helped fuel this rally. Then Anjani Trivedi joins the podcast from Hong Kong to talk about how China's moves to revive its economy could be sowing the seeds of future problems.
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Amazon's Echo: Turning Up the Volume on Apple
Dan Gallagher joins Miriam Gottfried, David Reilly and Amazon's "Alexa" in studio to see if this voice-enabled Echo is truly the next big tech device. Then Justin Lahart talks about whether there is any way for retail department stores to bounce back.
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Can Trump Take Back Comments on Debt?
Heard on the Street's Richard Barley joins Miriam Gottfried and David Reilly to discuss Donald Trump's suggestions he might reduce the national debt by renegotiating with creditors to convince them to accept less than full payment. Then, Heard on the Street's Justin Lahart talks about Lending Club and the risks of disruption.
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Is Warren Buffett Right About Hedge Funds?
Warren Buffett went on a rant against hedge funds at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting last weekend. Spencer Jakab talks to Miriam Gottfried and Alex Frangos about whether Mr. Buffett is right in his assessment. Then, Aaron Back comes on to talk about why no company has won the mobile payment war and what steeper competition means for the companies involved.
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Corporate Jets, Big Pay: What Does Your CEO Make?
Michelle Leder, founder of footnoted*, discusses what she has been seeing in the most recent raft of proxy filings with Miriam Gottfried and David Reilly. Then, special guests Daniel Jakab, along with Conor and Peter Reilly, talk about what captivates the minds of Generation Z -- from whether kids today favor Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo or Sony gaming systems, to whether it is cooler to wear Under Armour, Nike or Adidas gear.
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Oil Prices: Where They Go From Here
Miriam Gottfried, Spencer Jakab and Helen Thomas discuss the future direction of oil prices. Then, Aaron Back joins the show to talk about Japan's economic struggles, its experiment with negative interest rates and what other tools the Bank of Japan has at it prepares to meet next week.
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Bank of America: Why Not Bad Is Pretty Good
Big bank earnings so far haven't been as bad as investors were expecting. Miriam Gottfried, David Reilly, and Alex Frangos discuss Wall Street's reaction. Then they discuss Facebook and Google and their combined market values over the past year.
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Gold: How Much Is it Really Worth?
Steve Russolillo joins Miriam Gottfried and Helen Thomas to argue why gold's big first-quarter rally won't last. Then, Richard Barley lays out the dangers of investing in low-yield German bonds.
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Tesla's Model 3 Stock: Already in Ludicrous Mode?
Will Tesla be able to make enough Model 3 cars to supply the masses? Just ahead of the unveiling of the electric-car maker's new, less expensive vehicle, Charley Grant joins Miriam Gottfried and Spencer Jakab to assess potential pricing and demand. Then, Aaron Back talks Anbang's Starwood bid and what the company's rise says about the Chinese economy.
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Do Big Things Come With Small Screens for Apple?
Can a new, smaller iPhone mean big business for Apple? Miriam Gottfried and David Reilly are joined by Dan Gallagher to discuss the latest offering from the tech giant. Then, Paul Davies in London talks about Credit Suisse's latest troubles and what these say about too-big-to-manage banks.
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Facebook Vs. Sony: A Virtual Reality Battle Begins
Miriam Gottfried and Alex Frangos get the latest from Dan Gallagher on the battle over virtual reality. Will Sony emerge as the name to beat? Then Charley Grant discusses the culture of disruption that led to a huge stock plunge for Valeant Pharmaceuticals.
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The ECB: Whatever Happened to Whatever It Takes?
How will the European Central Bank latest attempts to revive the eurozone economy work out? Miriam Gottfried and Spencer Jakab discuss the central bank news with Helen Thomas in London. First up, Charley Grant explains why despite a more favorable economic environment than usual, the airline industry has its hands full.
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U.S. Stocks: Can the Bull Charge Again?
After a rough start to the year, is the rally that kicked off March set to continue, or is newfound optimism misplaced? A lot has to do with China. Miriam Gottfried, David Reilly, Alex Frangos and Steve Russolillo dissect whether the bull market has more room to run.
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Fitbit and GoPro: Are They One-Hit Wonders?
A debate swirls around one-product companies like Fitbit and GoPro over whether they have staying power. Dan Gallagher joins Miriam Gottfried and Steve Russolillo to hash it out. Then, Justin Lahart explains why earnings for S&P 500 companies are worse than advertised and why stocks may be even more expensive than they seem.
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The Privacy Link: Apple and the $100 Bill Plot
Has Alibaba lost its way after going public? Its purchase of a stake in Groupon suggests it has. Miriam Gottfried and Alex Frangos get the lowdown from Aaron Back. Then, John Carney joins the show to discuss the fate of the hundred dollar bill and how privacy ties into Apple's showdown with the FBI.
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Tesla: Burning Rubber or Burning Cash?
Tesla's earnings breathed some new life into the suddenly beaten-down stock. In the latest Heard, the Podcast, Miriam Gottfried and David Reilly talk the risks and rewards of Tesla and its upcoming Model 3 car with Charley Grant. Then, Paul Davies joins the show from London to break down the chronic profitability crisis that is causing European bank stocks to crater.
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Google's $140 Billion Question: What Comes Next?
Google's market value has had a spectacular rise since last summer, putting it neck and neck with Apple for the world's most valuable company. Dan Gallagher joins Miriam Gottfried and Helen Thomas to discuss what's behind Google's rise and what comes next. Then Justin Lahart explains why the strong dollar could throw a wrench in the Fed's plans to raise rates.
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Exxon: Time to Put a Tiger in Your Tank
Miriam Gottfried and Alex Frangos are joined by Spencer Jakab, who discusses why Exxon Mobil has held up well so well, and should continue to do so, amid the oil-price rout. Richard Barley then explains why emerging market investors have more to worry about than sinking oil prices.
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Bank of America: Why It's Getting Crushed
Miriam Gottfried, Helen Thomas, John Carney and Spencer Jakab discuss the disconnect between the beating big bank stocks have taken so far this year and the earnings they have just reported. Also, a look at what investors shouldn't be doing amid all the stock-market mayhem.
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Oil: Where's the Bottom?
Miriam Gottfried and Alex Frangos talk to Spencer Jakab about the outlook for oil, as prices take another dive. Then Charley Grant explains why the Nasdaq Biotech Index is down 17% year to date.