CPI market outlooks, Netflix deal, AI in tech: Catalysts
On today's episode of Catalysts, co-hosts Seana Smith and Madison Mills explore market reactions to economic data, company announcements, and the latest developments in the AI sector. Market dynamics take center stage as the show dissects the ripple effects of Wednesday's Consumer Price Index (CPI) print and the resurgence of the meme stock frenzy. Yahoo Finance's Jared Blikre breaks down the market response to the meme trade resurgence. Rabobank Senior Cross-Asset Macro Strategist Christian Lawrence joins the discussion to shed light on the implications of the CPI print for market outlooks. Additionally, Loomis Sayles Head of Full Discretion Team Matt Eagan and Nuveen Head of Municipals Dan Close offer their insights on market outlooks after the CPI release. The show also spotlights a several trending tickers, including Netflix (NFLX), which will now stream two holiday NFL games, Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), which unveiled new AI features at its Google I/O conference, and SunPower Corporation (SPWR), the recipient of a downgrade from Wolfe Research. Furthermore, BCG Global Chair Rich Lesser joins the discussion to explore the growing investments in generative AI from tech companies. This post was written by Angel Smith
