Commercial Break with Tim Seymour & Guy Adami
178 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe Commercial Break Podcast with Tim Seymour and Guy Adami is where investing and pop culture mingle. This is what we talk about when CNBC's Fast Money cameras are off.
For those who like their stocks with a side order of movies, music, and sports.
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Episodes
The New Treasury Secretary Isn’t a Pretender
January 19, 2021 20:45 - 7 minutes - 11.2 MBStimulus checks are less Mystery Achievement and more foregone conclusion. Don’t expect a Middle of the Road approach from Janet Yellen.
Is There Darkness on the Edge of Town?
January 15, 2021 21:17 - 9 minutes - 13.9 MBWe make sense of the market through the language of the Boss. What’s the best Springsteen B-side?
But Can You Trust Facebook’s Earnings?
January 14, 2021 21:33 - 9 minutes - 13 MBThe End of the Innocence came a long time ago for Facebook, but earnings are right around the corner. Will the market look past the controversies?
You Gotta Skate to Where the Puck is Going
January 13, 2021 21:25 - 9 minutes - 14 MBThe game has changed - on the ice and in energy. There are pluses and minuses to each, but being built for tomorrow is an advantage in any arena.
They Don’t Write ‘em Like That Anymore
January 12, 2021 20:50 - 8 minutes - 12.4 MBWhether it’s a shirt you’ve owned since the 1980s or $GM stock, there’s comfort in the classics — and sometimes they still fit.
Numbers Don’t Tell the Whole Story
January 11, 2021 21:16 - 5 minutes - 7.92 MBThey say numbers never lie, but they can still be deceiving — whether you’re talking Big Ben Roethlisberger or the market.
The Market Looks Good Now, but Trends Change
January 07, 2021 21:26 - 8 minutes - 12.5 MBThe market looks pretty good, but no trend lasts forever. Could things go south faster than the mullet, or stick around like a man bun at Starbucks?
Chaos Strikes the Capital but Not the Market
January 06, 2021 21:34 - 6 minutes - 9.72 MBTimes like these really illustrate how impossible it is to predict the market. Amidst extraordinary scenes in our nation’s capital, the market hovers at all-time highs and reacts like it might on any given day.
The Fed is Tuff Enuff for Whatever Comes Next
January 05, 2021 20:54 - 7 minutes - 7.62 MBIn the face of pandemic and political uncertainty, a little sell-off isn’t so crazy. Does a quick rally imply confidence that the Fed is Tuff Enuff to tackle whatever comes next?
Georgia On the Market’s Mind
January 04, 2021 20:54 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBGeorgia is on my mind and it’s finally on the market’s. Is today’s drop a reaction to the Senate run-off? The inauguration? More Covid? All of the above?
Don’t Call it a Comeback
December 21, 2020 21:26 - 9 minutes - 13 MBNo matter what mama said, you can’t knock this market out. Down, maybe — but for how long?
It’s Hip to be Square - or Jack Dorsey
December 18, 2020 11:53 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBI hate myself for loving Square. Easily dismissed in early days, it just keeps soaring. Of course, embracing Bitcoin put more wind in its sails.
Is Jerome Powell the Master of Puppets?
December 17, 2020 11:26 - 7 minutes - 11.3 MBWhen it comes to valuations in 2021, Nothing Else Matters as long as the Fed is the Master of Puppets.
Cannabis’s Future Could be Less Cloudy
December 16, 2020 12:44 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBA blizzard could be moving in, but it’s always sunny for cannabis up North. Does a Tilray and Aphria merger forecast warmer days for the sector in US markets?
Talking Fast Cars and Slow Markets
December 15, 2020 12:12 - 6 minutes - 9.38 MBThe market suddenly feels more like a carpool than a car chase as we all slow down to ride out the end of the year. Hey — it’s better than ending in a crash.
Gordon Gekko’s Rules Still Echo on Wall Street
December 11, 2020 20:54 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MB33 years after Wall Street premiered, everything in that movie feels strangely familiar — except the cell phones.
Good Guys vs. Good Try, Not Gonna Buy It
December 10, 2020 21:22 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBSometimes it’s easier to buy a company’s stock than its feel-good demeanor. For example, Facebook is on a mission to connect the world and you’re paying for it with private data. Who’s getting poked?
DoorDash Could Deliver a lot of Goodwill by Giving Back
December 09, 2020 21:38 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBSome companies provide service, some try to provide no service (thanks UnitedHealth), and some do a disservice. Is DoorDash in the first or last category?
We Pick Music to Inspire Moves in the Market
December 08, 2020 21:14 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBToday would have been Jim Morrison’s birthday, and he continues to inspire in strange ways. For instance, could a Five to One split Light Amazon’s Fire?
The Market is Tangled Up in Green
December 07, 2020 21:04 - 8 minutes - 8.31 MBThere’s a lot of money blowin’ in the wind, and Bob Dylan, DoorDash, and Airbnb all want to get tangled up in green before the Fed walks it back.
Boeing Gets the Benefit of the Doubt
December 03, 2020 21:22 - 9 minutes - 13.9 MBDespite 737 Max issues, Boeing soars out of the penalty box. Some players and some companies get to play by different rules.
Flying Gets Upgraded from Hassle to Treat After a Lockdown
December 02, 2020 21:48 - 7 minutes - 11.2 MBThis lockdown might make flying the friendly skies a little bit friendlier. After all, we’ve all become more appreciative of a getaway.
Apple is Thankful for a Post-Black Friday Boost
December 01, 2020 11:44 - 6 minutes - 9.74 MBGobble gobble. With a post-Black Friday and Cyber Monday boost, Apple escapes the FAANG turducken. Does this indicate happy holidays for shareholders and a prime selling opportunity on the horizon?
The Wolf of Weed Street’s Cannabiz Lessons
November 26, 2020 13:14 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBWolf of Weed Street Jason Spatafora talks Marijuana stocks, cutting through hype, fraud, and irrationality to smoke out real opportunities, and becoming the anti-Jordan Belfort for a sector that’s on fire. Plus plenty of Boiler Room, music, Mets, 1970s heartthrobs, and Star Wars talk.
The Dow Climbed Mount Everest — Now What?
November 24, 2020 22:05 - 9 minutes - 13.9 MBIs there such thing as an insurmountable record? As the Dow hits 30,000 we contemplate what takes it to 40,000.
Retail Rises — With or Without Black Friday
November 23, 2020 21:42 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBAs Macy’s, Nordstrom, and The Gap rise, the Macy’s Parade may be virtual, but retail deserves a celebration in the streets. Unfortunately, Guitar Center is playing a different tune.
We’re Seeing STARZ — and Lionsgate Too
November 20, 2020 20:41 - 40 minutes - 56.4 MBPresident & CEO of STARZ Jeffrey Hirsch and Lionsgate Vice Chairman Michael Burns give us an inside look at their global, entertainment juggernauts — plus music, sports, TV, and movie talk.
Legacy Companies Want it That Way
November 19, 2020 21:45 - 9 minutes - 13.9 MBJustin Timberlake and Bobby Brown reinvented themselves and found success beyond boy band notoriety. Much like the well known companies who have gotten their acts together over the past 6 months. We’re looking at you GM, Walmart, Target, and Macy’s.
School’s Out but the Market is Suspended
November 18, 2020 21:06 - 9 minutes - 13 MBSchool’s not out til Summer, but it may be out til January. Boeing finally got a passing grade, but can a guidance counselor please advise the market on where to go next?
When Amazon Moves In, Pharmacies Can’t Just Shake It Off
November 17, 2020 21:01 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBAmazon eyes pharmacies like Scooter Braun eyed Taylor Swift’s catalog. While Taylor covered her own songs in retaliation, Walmart covers Amazon’s e-commerce play.
Good Vaccine News Helps Chins Breathe Easy
November 16, 2020 22:08 - 8 minutes - 12 MBThe dream team of drug companies brings good news on the vaccine front — and maybe good news for guys who are tired of hiding their beards under masks.
Good Vaccine News Helps Chins Breathe Easy
November 16, 2020 22:08 - 8 minutes - 12 MBThe dream team of drug companies brings good news on the vaccine front — and maybe good news for guys who are tired of hiding their beards under masks.
Deficit Talk — Straight from the Horse’s Mouth
November 12, 2020 21:53 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBA horse is a horse, of course, of course, but neither Mr. Ed nor Wilbur Ross have talked about the debt and the deficit until now. Maybe we should focus on a vaccine first, because Lassie won’t find it for us.
Never Underestimate Alibaba or Britney Spears
November 11, 2020 21:14 - 9 minutes - 13 MBNo matter the challenges Britney and Alibaba may face, they’re both anything but Toxic. Whether we’re talking hit singles or Singles’ Day, you should never count either out.
Metals Weighed the Edmund Fitzgerald Down, but Could Be on the Rise
November 10, 2020 21:12 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBThe Edmund Fitzgerald went down with a load of iron ore, twenty-six thousand tons more than it weighed empty. Might loading up on resource stocks like Freeport, Southern Copper, BHP, or Rio Tinto keep you steady in choppy waters?
This Market Won’t Back Down
November 09, 2020 21:13 - 9 minutes - 13.9 MBNo matter your stance on politics, this is no time to be Petty. After all, this market won’t back down, and banks are on their way up — look at Citi and JP Morgan. What does it mean for Zoom and Peloton if you don’t stop thinking about tomorrow?
This Week Overstayed its Welcome
November 06, 2020 20:58 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBWhat does this week have in common with the movie “Reds”? It isn’t politics. They both feel 30% too long. As a break from the news, we turn our attention to the best and worst uniforms in sports.
Will America’s Food Fight Leave a Mess for the Market?
November 05, 2020 21:48 - 9 minutes - 13.9 MBIt’s a food fight out there, but should the Fed be on double secret probation? Amidst Covid’s biggest day on record, the market cleans up — but has it priced-in a contested election?
The Market Makes a Call in this Turf War
November 04, 2020 21:20 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBThis thing may be too close to call, but the Market doesn’t wait for a final count. Watch out for the Furies, because this looks like early innings of a long turf war.
The Market is Like Pulp Fiction without the Soundtrack
November 03, 2020 21:17 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBThe market is a bit like Pulp Fiction. It’s hard to follow and you can drive yourself crazy trying to find meaning. Sometimes you have to kick back, enjoy the soundtrack, and see where the story goes.
The Market wants what the Mets Have — Money!
November 02, 2020 22:24 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBIs spending power what the Mets and the market need? Flushing now has the deepest pockets in baseball, while America waits for someone to pitch a stimulus bill. A management change can make a big impact, but the Senate is the starting lineup.
The Fab Four Played the Hits, but Google Stole the Show
October 30, 2020 10:59 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBThe Fab Four put on their big show. Of course, we mean Apple, Amazon, Google, and Facebook. Nobody sank like a Yellow Submarine, but Google emerged as the George Harrison of the group — totally underrated.
Have the Market’s Happy Days been Canceled?
October 29, 2020 09:56 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBWe need good news from market leaders or else the next 10 will be anything but Happy Days. As new lockdowns hit the globe, it feels more like the sad, later seasons.
The Market’s Rock ’n' Roll Horoscope
October 28, 2020 10:47 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBA wise man once said that it's time to move on. Was he talking about bonds? The S&P 500? The US dollar? No, but you can always find meaning in a rock & roll horoscope.
The Market’s Rock ’n’ Roll Horoscope
October 28, 2020 10:47 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBA wise man once said that it's “Time to Move On.” Was he talking about bonds? The S&P 500? The US dollar? No, but you can always find meaning in a rock ’n’ roll horoscope.
Are those Alarm Bells or Prize Bells Ringing?
October 27, 2020 11:39 - 9 minutes - 13 MBIn a week of uncertainty as both an election and big earnings loom, could we see buy opportunities for Microsoft, Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook? Sometimes you lose the battle to win the war.
Are those Alarm Bells or Prize Bells Ringing?
October 27, 2020 11:39 - 9 minutes - 13 MBIn a week of uncertainty as both an election and big earnings loom, could we see buy opportunities for Microsoft, Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook? Sometimes you lose the battle to win the war.
Cannabis Enjoys Joint Support Across Party Lines
October 23, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 14 MBCannabis is catching fire, and a Senate shakeup could accelerate the blaze. Companies are finally making money, but this election could be a catalyst for serious attention and growth. Either way, its bipartisan acceptance is no longer ‘if’ but ‘when'.
Quibi Drowns and Netflix Bobs in a Flooded Market
October 22, 2020 10:07 - 6 minutes - 9.89 MBNetflix may run out of growth, but Quibi never found it. The mobile streamer has more than a few letters in common with Quiznos; one has toasted buns and the other is toast. Does the Fed’s cheap money encourage expensive flops? Just cause you’re right, that don’t mean I’m wrong.
The Hummer EV Makes GM Look Tough
October 21, 2020 09:45 - 9 minutes - 13 MBArnold Schwarzenegger looked tough behind the wheel of the original Hummer, but Mary Barra is the badass driving Hummer EV and GM's resurgence. Will it beat Tesla’s Cybertruck to the finish line?