Opening Bid

Surprise surprise, an Nvidia stock price beating right after a closely watched CES keynote from CEO and founder Jensen Huang. Huang sure delivered the sizzle, promising big things in robotics and AI. All of this was reinforced in a Yahoo Finance interview with Huang led by tech editor Dan Howley. Yet, investors left yearning for more – and Nvidia’s stock notched their worst day since Sept. 3 on Jan. 7. Such is the case with Nvidia where expectations of greatness are a constant. Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi chats with widely followed tech analyst Dan Ives at Wedbush. Ives was in the room at CES to watch Huang give his keynote and hype new chips and new technology, such as the use synthetic data to train machines. Did Nvidia’s stock deserve to get routed? Do Huang’s comments on delayed quantum computing usage warrant the steep pullback in quantum stocks like Rigetti Computing? Ives offers up his usual no filter views on Nvidia and the wider tech landscape. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Dan Ives is Wedbush Securities Managing Director, Senior Equity Analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not many internet companies from the past 30 years conjure up the allure of Yahoo. The tech pioneer was the first guide for people to the fast-growing internet in the mid to late 1990s. Along the way came legendary products such as Yahoo.com, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Sports, Yahoo News and Yahoo Mail. These timeless products endure today as the go-to trusted guide for millions of people around the world in their respective categories. Amidst its rocketship-like success also came a dose of fascinating headlines in the 2000s, ranging from an offer by Microsoft (MSFT) to buy the company for $45 billion and a decision to make an early investment in then Jack Ma-led upstart Alibaba (BABA). In the milestone 100th episode of the Opening Bid vodcast, Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with Yahoo co-founder and AME Cloud Ventures Founding Partner Jerry Yang. Yang shares leadership lessons learned from the early days of Yahoo and how the next generation of entrepreneurs could apply them to achieve success in the era of AI. Yang also wades into the outlook for the internet as it continues to experience disruption amid the rise of AI and ChatGPT. While Yang reflects fondly on his time creating the Yahoo juggernaut, he has since gone on to be an early-stage investor in many of the companies powering the world today, such as Zoom (ZM). Yang offers insight into how he is investing today and why. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Jerry Yang on Opening Bid 00:50-Yahoo legacy and building the company from the ground up 12:50-The future of the internet and AI  18:15-Government’s understanding of AI impact 20:20-AI investing 24:35-SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son 26:02-The future of Alibaba (BABA) and Jack Ma.  27:50-US & China relations heading into 2025 30:30-Yang on Steve Jobs 32:00-Advice for next generation of entrepreneurs Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Jerry Yang is the AME Cloud Ventures Founding Partner and Yahoo! Co-Founder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Month after month, Tesla (TSLA) continues to be one of Yahoo Finance’s top most active tickers. And as a big car lover, it’s no surprise that Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi had to spend an entire Opening Bid episode focusing on our top Tesla conversations from the year. With critical investment insights, competitive landscape analysis, and absolute fangirl hype, this episode is chock-full of diverse Tesla commentary. You’ll hear from L&F Investor Services CEO Alexandra Merz, Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management CEO Ross Gerber, and Bank Of America Securities Senior Automotive Analyst John Murphy. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Tesla: Opening Bid year-in-review 00:40-Alexandra Merz, L&F Investor Services CEO 10:30-Ross Gerber, Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management CEO 18:45-John Murphy, Bank Of America Securities Senior Automotive Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Investing 101 to the future of AI and even the billionaire mindset, Opening Bid has brought you key coverage from all angles of the investing world. In this episode, you’ll hear from several top names, including Howard Buffett, CEO and Chairman of the Howard G. Buffett Foundation; Ford (F) CEO Jim Farley; Salesforce (CRM) Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO Marc Benioff; Economist Judy Shelton; and Suntory (STBFY) CEO Tak Niinami. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Top guests: Opening Bid year-in-review 00:50-Howard Buffett, CEO and Chairman of the Howard G. Buffett Foundation 07:30-Jim Farley, Ford CEO 12:15-Judy Shelton, economist 17:00-Marc Benioff, Salesforce Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO 20:40-Tak Niinami, Suntory CEO Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) exploded this year, reaching new heights following the election of President Trump. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi spoke to several key players in the space on Opening Bid, bringing you their investing approaches and what to look out for in the future of cryptocurrencies. In this episode, you’ll hear from PayPal (PYPL) CEO Alex Chriss, BNY Mellon (BK) CEO & President Robin Vince, and Benchmark Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst Mark Palmer. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Crypto: Opening Bid year-in-review 01:00-Mark Palmer, Benchmark Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst 13:50-Alex Chriss, PayPal CEO 20:20-Robin Vince, BNY Mellon CEO & President Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Nvidia (NVDA) to startups or even humanoid robots, it seems that every company under the sun found a way to incorporate AI into their business in 2024. On Opening Bid, Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi spoke with numerous key players in the space to get their takes on the AI explosions and help you wrap your head around the ever-evolving technology. In this episode, you’ll hear moments from key conversations with C3.ai (AI) Founder and CEO Tom Siebel, the iconic Property Brothers, 22V Research Managing Director and Head Of Derivative Strategy Jeff Jacobson, and the Citi Global Insights team, with Head of Innovation & Technology Rob Garlick and research analyst Wenyan Fei. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-AI: Opening Bid year-in-review 01:30-Jeff Jacobson, 22V Research Managing Director and Head Of Derivative Strategy 10:00-Tom Sibel, C3.ai Founder and CEO 16:35-Wenyan Fei & Rob Garlick, Citi Global Insights team 21:40-Property Brothers Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The market wasn't surprised by the Federal Reserve's decision to cut the fed funds rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday. But the outlook that showed FOMC members only expect two rate cuts did, sending stocks plummeting. In an interview with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi on Opening Bid, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly said the decision to cut was a "close call" that "took a lot of deliberation" but that she ultimately decided "it was appropriate to reduce it 25 basis points. That will be a hundred basis points of recalibration. And I see that as right-sizing the policy rate level to the economy we have, recognizing the progress on inflation, recognizing the labor market's now well-balanced. There's one job opening for every unemployed worker. That's a perfect balance." Daly sees the "recalibration period" as "completed" meaning the Fed can now make decisions more slowly as they get more data to process. On the issue of the 2025 outlook, Daly stresses that it is a projection but that the Fed remains committed to bringing inflation down, "and that will mean restricted policy through the year in all likelihood." Daly says if inflation were to rise, she wouldn't rule out raising rates, but that's not something she sees on the horizon. Ultimately, Daly says, "I do not see that we're done cutting rates. I just see that we're going to adjust rates at a slower pace." So what will Daly be watching to make her next rate decision? Inflation and employment data, of course. But also what she is hearing from those who live and work in her district. What are they seeing on the ground? Are businesses hiring? Laying people off? On that point, she says, "I'm hearing that they're not really brushing off their layoff plans, they're just thinking carefully about the amount of hiring they do, and they're thinking carefully about whether they refill jobs if people attrit or leave the jobs." Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Mary Daly is the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President and CEO.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corporate America is gearing up for Trump 2.0, having already gotten a flavor of what Trump has in mind. Potentially crushing fresh tariffs on China, even if it means higher levels of US inflation. Mass deportations come with their own set of economic risks. And soon, a new leader atop the Federal Reserve. Is there any way a top executive could prepare for uncertain outcomes tied to these initiatives from the Trump administration? How does one lead their teams when uncertainty begins to reign supreme again? Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi sat down with former TD Ameritrade CEO and former head football coach at Coastal Carolina University Joe Moglia. Moglia is not only considered a market master for his work from 2001 to 2008 building TD Ameritrade into a trading powerhouse but also a leadership expert honed while coaching college football. Moglia shares his perspective on the record-setting year for markets, what’s next for investors, and how to lead with a clear focus in 2025. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Joe Moglia on Opening Bid 02:30-"Be A Man"...but for everyone 08:00-Evaluating Wall Street today 15:45-Trump: the President of Bitcoin 21:20-HOT TAKE Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Joe Moglia is the former CEO & Chairman of TD Ameritrade and former head football coach at Coastal Carolina University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robinhood has come a long way financially since it burst onto the scene during the meme stock frenzy. Amid a tighter control on costs and new product introductions, Robinhood has become a profitable business with its eyes set on taking on legacy financial platforms. The stock has surged this year as the business has pivoted to growth mode. Hence, the company has won Yahoo Finance’s ‘Comeback of the Year’ award. Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi talks with Mizuho senior analyst Dan Dolev about the future of stock trading platform Robinhood. The company is becoming more than just a place to buy and sell stocks, think more wealth management player. And perhaps, sports betting. Dolev is a bull on the stock, and makes a compelling case for more upside after a big run-up this year. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Dan Dolev on Opening Bid 04:20-Robinhood price target 08:20-Generational wealth under Robinhood 13:20-Crypto outlook under Trump 18:00-Analyst's recommendations on Robinhood and Coinbase Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Dan Dolev is a Senior Financial Technology Analyst at Mizuho Securities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stocks don’t go up in a straight line, and that pertains to the market’s favorite name Nvidia as well! Shares of the chip-maker have fallen into correction territory, dropping by 12% from their November highs. Pros point to several factors for the sell-off, ranging from only an OK third quarter earnings report to signs of new competition from Amazon and Broadcom. Comments from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on chip supply have also weighed on Nvidia sentiment. Even still, Nvidia managed to secure the 2024 Product of the Year award for its work with game-changing AI chip Blackwell. Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi is joined at the roundtable at the Nasdaq in Times Square by one of Wall Street’s most respected chip analysts, Bofa’s Vivek Arya. Arya has been a long-time bull on Nvidia, giving the company high marks for its leadership in chip design and execution. But despite that bullishness, he hasn’t shied away from urging caution on the stock in key periods for the company. Arya dives into his current thinking on the AI chip darling of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and offers up a few predictions that will surely garner the attention of the many Nvidia bulls. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Vivek Arya on Opening Bid 03:30-Nvidia's growing pains 09:00-What does Nvidia sell-off mean? 13:30-The full chip landscape 19:12-HOT TAKE Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Vivek Arya is a Wall Street analyst for BofA Securities, focused on technology, semiconductors, and AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been a year to remember for the auto industry. Tesla unveiled a cab that doesn’t need a driver. GM’s stock is on fire. And EV maker Fisker went bust. Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi sits down with widely followed Bank of America auto analyst John Murphy. Murphy made headlines recently for a very bullish on note on Tesla following a visit to the company’s Texas Gigafactory. The two dive into that call, but also into the future of General Motors. GM has secured Yahoo Finance’s “Surprise of the Year” award after consistently beating earnings estimates this year. The company has executed impressively on new product introductions, cost cuts and stock buybacks. Shares have surged higher as a result. Can the gains for GM continue in 2025 as incoming President Trump aims to enact stiffer tariffs? Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-John Murphy on Opening Bid 00:50-GM CEO Mary Barra interview teaser 06:20-2025 outlook for General Motors 10:40-Evaluating a rollback standard of emissions under Trump 15:15-How an analysts thinks through modeling for clients 17:00-Tariff impact on automakers Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. John Murphy is a Sr. Automotive Analyst at BofA Securities. He was recently inducted in the Automotive Hall of Fame having covered the automotive financial industry for over 20 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walmart has had a year for the record books. The company’s stock is up a sizzling 80% this year. Its financial performance has been beyond impressive given Walmart’s size. And Walmart continues to out-perform key retail rivals such as Target. It’s for these reasons Walmart has secured the 2024 Yahoo Finance Company of the Year award. Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi sat down with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to learn more about the company’s growth plans, and what keeps the long-time CEO up at night. He says Walmart is truly firing on all cylinders. But can Walmart stay super dominant in the years to come as Amazon gets even stronger and others in retail mount comebacks? Sozzi welcomes retail and supply chain expert Brittain Ladd on Opening Bid for an in-depth discussion on the future of the world’s largest retailer. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Brittain Ladd on Opening Bid 02:00-Walmarts big 2024 year 04:00-Walmart vs their competitors 08:00-How Walmart might incorporate tech 14:40-Walmart pulls back DEI initiatives 21:00-HOT TAKE Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Brittain Ladd has 20 years of experience in supply chain management and logistics. Brittain is currently the Fractional COO at BCL Consulting and is recognized as a leading expert on the topic of growing the market for micro-fulfillment. His prior experience includes work at Amazon, Deloitte, Dell and the Michaels Companies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chipotle (CMG) continues to be one of the most beloved food brands in America and its stock price underscores the point. The stock is up 300% in the past five years! But success is never guaranteed in the restaurant industry, and Chipotle will have to work hard in the years to come to keep competitors at bay. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi and Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma sit down with Chipotle’s new CEO Scott Boatwright. Boatwright was named as CEO in November after the unexpected departure of Brian Niccol to Starbucks as CEO. Boatwright has spent decades in operating roles at restaurants, 18 years in fact. Now he will be tasked with carrying over the momentum at Chipotle established by Niccol, while also looking to expand faster overseas and automate restaurants. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Scott Boatwright on Opening Bid 01:30-Origin story: a dishwasher 05:30-Tech at Chipotle 13:30-Can consumers swallow another cost increase? 19:00-Filling Brian Niccol's shoes Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Scott Boatwright is Chiptole's CEO and a member of the Board of Directors. He joined Chipotle in 2017 after spending 18 years at rival Arby's Restaurant Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump hasn’t hidden his appetite to unleash new tariffs on China and possibly Europe right out of the box upon getting back into the White House. The point person for executing those tariffs is likely to be Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick, who Trump has selected as Commerce Secretary. While stocks continue to new highs despite the tariff threats, most experts agree tariffs could hurt the economy and increase inflation. It’s a risk that shouldn’t be overlooked. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi goes one-on-one with businessman and former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. Ross was the Commerce Secretary in the first Trump term and helped implement his tariffs on China. Will the president go hardcore on tariffs as he has promised? Or is it a negotiating tactic? Ross takes investors inside the mind of the President-elect as the US nears Inauguration Day and potentially, more restrictive trade. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Wilbur Ross on Opening Bid 01:30-Are tariffs good for the economy? 05:00-Evaluating Trump cabinet picks 13:30-How fast will Musk and Ramaswamy be able to make changes? 19:30-Hot takes on AI technology Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Wilbur Ross is an American businessman who served as the 39th United States secretary of commerce from 2017 to 2021.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The year in AI has been impressive. The companies building the technology such as Nvidia and Anthropic have notched numerous wins. Meantime, advances from OpenAI’s ChatGPT continue to be impressive. In short, Wal Street remains very hopeful the main sector plays stay hot well beyond 2025 as AI further penetrates our daily lives. Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi sits down with one of Wall Street’s most followed tech analysts, Wedbush’s Dan Ives. Ives has made a host of big calls this year on top Yahoo Finance tickers such as Nvidia, Tesla and Palantir. Will the big gains for AI stock continue into 2025? Ives reveals his topic picks for the space, and what will drive them even higher. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Dan Ives on Opening Bid 02:00-Why autonomous vehicles are mountains for companies 08:00-Full-self driving vs autonomous vehicles 12:30-Palentir outlook 16:30-The AI revolution 22:00-Big Mag 7 call Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Daniel Ives is a Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst covering the Technology sector at Wedbush Securities since 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The future of social media platform TikTok hangs in the balance. Will it be banned in the US? Will someone be able to buy the platform and work on adding safeguards that please lawmakers? The outcome of the platform is important to the millions of creators who rely on its powerful algo to earn income. Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi sits down with McCourt Global executive chairman Frank McCourt. The two discuss why McCourt is trying to buy TikTok, and his plans for the platform should he win control. McCourt also serves up his take on AI and the influence it’s having on social media and the wider business community. The long-time businessman also owned the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, and the conversation dives into surging values being paid to own sports teams and players – including the $765 million deal for star Juan Soto by the New York Mets. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Frank McCourt on Opening Bid 03:00-ByteDance might not 06:30-TikTok is addictive 11:40-An internet bull 19:40-Why internet (as of now) is not good for democracy 22:30-HOT TAKE Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Frank McCourt is the founder of Project Liberty, an international non-profit, and executive chairman and former CEO of McCourt Global, a business and philanthropy organization. He is the owner of the football club Marseille was the owner and chairman of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Dodger Stadium from 2004 to 2012. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investors have largely ignored geopolitical risks in 2024, opting to instead latch onto bull stories such as AI and robust corporate earnings growth and Fed rate cuts. But the overlooking of key risks may not come into 2025 as president Trump promotes an America first economic agenda. Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi chats with geopolitical strategist and New York Times best-selling author Peter Zeihan. Zeihan breaks down some of the top geopolitical risks for investors to know ahead of 2025 – one of them being Tesla CEO Elon Musk. How much risk will returning president Trump bring to tense geopolitical situations such as the Ukraine/Russia war? Will penalizing tariffs on China unleash new problems for the global economy? This latest episode dives into all of these topics and much more. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Peter Zeihan on Opening Bid 02:00-Trump tariffs 06:20-Are global leaders scared of Trump? 12:40-Looking at DOGE 17:50-Mass deportation under Trump 21:50-HOT TAKE Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Peter Zeihan is an expert in geopolitics: the study of how place impacts financial, economic, cultural, political and military developments. He is the founder of Zeihan on Geopolitics, and author of The Absent Superpower, Disunited Nations, and The End of the World Is Just the Beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The restaurant industry is more competitive and challenging than ever before. Mobile ordering is placing fresh pressures on the kitchen. Wage inflation is weighing on the industry’s profit margins, especially in top states such as California and New York. And food tastes are evolving as people aim to live healthier lifestyles. Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi sits down with celebrated restaurateur Danny Meyer to explore the world of restaurants. Meyer is the acclaimed author of “Setting the Table”, which many in the restaurant industry credit with establishing a new standard in hospitality. Meyer also founded Shake Shack, helping to take it from a hot dog cart in New York City to a public company with hundreds of locations worldwide. The pair discuss the future of restaurants in America, and Meyer’s top advice to getting ahead in the competitive industry. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Danny Meyer on Opening Bid 02:00-Early NYC restaurant days 10:20-'Enlightened Hospitality' 15:00-Business of food 22:30-Family legacy Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Danny Meyer is a renowned restaurateur, CEO and founder of Union Square Hospitality Group, founder of Shake Shack, and one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

he initial numbers are in, and the holiday shopping season has started well – in most cases. Adobe Analytics data shows Black Friday online sales rose 10% year over year to $10.8 billion as shoppers feasted on deals. Mastercard SpendingPulse data pegged Black Friday sales rising 14.6% online for Black Friday, while only rising 0.7% in stores. Top selling categories included apparel and footwear. Meanwhile, RetailNext data noted in store customer traffic nationwide fell on Black Friday and the holiday weekend. In this special Opening Bid roundtable, Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi drills into all things consumer on Cyber Monday. At the table on this Cyber Monday include: Barclays analyst Adrienne Yih, BMO Capital Markets analyst Simeon Siegel, and Mastercard Economics Institute chief economist Michelle Meyer. The group not only looks at who in retail is winning the holiday season shopping battle, but who stands to win and lose in 2025 and why. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Cyber Monday panel on Opening Bid 02:30-Ecommerce at a high 08:00-How income affects consumer spending habits 12:15-Trump tariffs impact on retail 19:30-Experts think Nike will rebound in 2025 Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. For today's Cyber Monday panel we were joined by Mastercard Economics Institute Chief Economist Michelle Meyer, BMO Capital Markets Managing Director & Senior Analyst Simeon Siegel, and Barclays Consumer Discretionary Senior Analyst Adrienne Yih. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The humanoids are coming! Amazing advancements are underway in the field of humanoids, which will likely lend way to more of the driving the future of work. Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi goes inside the emerging world of humanoid robots with Rob Garlick and Wenyan Fei, analysts at Citi Global Insights. The duo just published a lengthy piece of research outlining the growth potential of humanoids looking out to the year 2050. The market is emerging very fast, and there are more players in the mix for winning the robot race than Tesla CEO Elon Musk and upstart Figure. The advances in humanoids will also change how work is done, impacting the labor force in profound ways, says the Citi analysts. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid, brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor - before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Rob Garlick and Wenyan Fei join Opening Bid 02:30-The humanoids market 08:00-What are the market investment opportunities in robotics? 18:00-2025 is the year of growth 22:00-Ethics & regulation concerns Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid is hosted by Brian Sozzi, and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Rob Garlick is Citi's Head of Innovation, Technology & the Future of Work for Citi Global Insights. Alongside his colleague Wenyan Fei, Citi Associate Research Analyst, their research and reports look at the future of AI in finance, business, and technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices