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As you sip on your morning coffee, Money FM 89.3's Breakfast Show makes sense of the latest movers on Wall Street, with notable markets and finance experts to help you stay ahead.


SEP 9, 2025
09/09/25 - US Markets Wrap: AI ecosystem building out beyond Mag 7 and S&P 500
Alex Morris, CEO & CIO, F/m Investments, discusses the unusually strong September start for markets in a historically weak month; the sustainability of the AI revolution beyond the Mag 7 and S&P 500; expectations for PPI and CPI prints; and the current investor playbook for cash, equities and fixed income.  Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar Photo Credi: ST Illustration: Chng Choon Hiong, Adobe Stock
08:56

SEP 5, 2025
05/09/25 - US Markets Wrap: Emerging markets, precious metals savvy bets for investors
Mark Newton, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy, Fundstrat Global Advisors deconstructs the S&P 500's 21st record close for the year and why there's been a bifurcation in the performance of tech stocks in the past month; freshly released lower-than-expected ADP private payroll numbers and expectations for August nonfarm payrolls; and why investors should bet on emerging markets and precious metals. Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar  
09:02

SEP 4, 2025
04/09/25 - US Markets Wrap: Tech Titans Lift Wall Street: Alphabet ruling, Fed watch, and AI’s next wave
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed higher on Wednesday, powered by tech heavyweights Alphabet and Apple after a favorable antitrust ruling eased regulatory fears. Joseph Sroka, CIO and Founder of NovaPoint Capital, unpacks why markets rallied despite September’s reputation as a tough month for equities, the implications of rising Treasury yields and tariff uncertainty, and how the Federal Reserve’s next move hinges on Friday’s jobs report. He also shares why AI-driven investment is rippling far beyond Silicon Valley, shaping opportunities across sectors from utilities to industrials. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
08:19

SEP 3, 2025
03/09/25 - US Markets Wrap: Wall Street wobbles as trade ruling and tech moves take centre stage
U.S. stocks kicked off September on the back foot, with all three major indexes closing lower as investors weighed rising bond yields and the latest twists in trade policy. Big Tech names like Nvidia, Amazon, and Apple saw declines during regular trading, but Apple and Alphabet rebounded sharply after hours on key legal rulings. Fabien Yip, Market Analyst, IG breaks down what the appeals court’s decision on Trump’s tariffs means for markets, why profit-taking is hitting bull market winners, and how shifting legal winds could reshape the tech landscape. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
09:12

AUG 29, 2025
29/08/25 - US Markets Wrap: AI, Rate Cuts, and Record Highs - Mapping the Market’s Next Move
U.S. stocks have surged to fresh records, with the S&P 500 breaking above 6,500 for the first time, powered by resilience in tech and optimism around Fed policy. Nvidia’s blockbuster growth highlights the relentless demand for AI chips, while upward GDP revisions underscore the scale of corporate investment in software and equipment. At the same time, small caps are outperforming as markets price in a faster pace of Fed rate cuts. Sonu Varghese, Vice President & Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, unpacks the signals behind the rally. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
09:00

AUG 28, 2025
28/08/25 - US Markets Wrap: Nvidia earnings beat, but stocks fall
Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at capital.com discusses Nvidia's tepid revenue forecast for the current period, fueling concerns that a massive run-up in artificial intelligence (AI) spending is slowing.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
08:23

AUG 27, 2025
27/08/25 - US Markets Wrap: Markets shake off Trump's latest attack on central bank
Christine Short, Vice President of Research, Wall Street Horizon discusses how markets are reacting to Trump's stepping up of pressure on the Central Bank with his decision to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage loan fraud. She also examines how retailers are coping with tariffs and where consumer spending sentiment is heading. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
09:29

AUG 26, 2025
26/08/25 - US Markets Wrap: Trump says US may take stakes in other firms like Intel deal
Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group discusses the takeaways for wider markets with the Trump administration taking a 10 percent stake in chipmaker Intel. This comes as White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett says this is part of a broader strategy to create a sovereign wealth fund that could include more companies. She also takes a closer look at Nvidia ahead of its earnings, and why she still like Novo Nordisk despite recent negative headlines.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Image by 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay
09:54

AUG 22, 2025
22/08/25 - US Markets Wrap: Rate cut forecasts down; further Fed clues in focus at Jackson Hole
Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, Carson Group, discusses why investors may not need to be too concerned about a fifth straight day of losses for the S&P 500 and tech stocks; how markets reacted to Walmart earnings; Fed Chair Powell's upcoming speech at Jackson Hole; and latest details about the US-EU trade agreement. Produced & Presented by Emaad Akhtar
10:48

AUG 21, 2025
21/08/25 - US Markets Wrap: Palantir's plunging stock - is the AI theme losing steam?
Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer, FedWatch Advisors, analyses another gloomy session for tech stocks; Palantir's sliding fortunes and concerns about over-valuation, the highlights from Q2 earnings for Target and Lowe's; and the takeaways from the Fed's July meeting minutes. Produced & Presented by Emaad Akhtar
11:25

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