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Commercial Break with Tim Seymour & Guy Adami

Commercial Break with Tim Seymour & Guy Adami

By Tim Seymour & Guy Adami

The 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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It’s a Heartache When the Fed Leaves Us

Commercial Break with Tim Seymour & Guy AdamiJun 10, 2021

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Renovation vs. Inflation with Home Depot and Lowe’s

Renovation vs. Inflation with Home Depot and Lowe’s

Home Depot and Lowe’s love that we got hooked on renovation in lockdown, but, even if demand persists, inflation may put a dent in forecasts with delayed purchases, higher inventory, and lower margins.

Aug 17, 202107:10
Disney Does Offense

Disney Does Offense

Baseball fans and shareholders may disagree if there's a must-win game in August, but, regardless, Disney is positioned to win the long game.

Aug 12, 202105:55
You Can Go Your Own Way, but Should You Stay Home?

You Can Go Your Own Way, but Should You Stay Home?

Who do you listen to — Stevie Nicks or interest rates? Stevie puts on a better show, but Covid threw a Monkey Wrench into her concert plans, and it's more than Rumours to Southwest Airlines.

Aug 11, 202105:15
Could US Steel be a Steal?

Could US Steel be a Steal?

The infrastructure in Flushing may be collapsing (and we don’t mean roads and bridges), but, elsewhere, companies like US Steel are standing strong.

Aug 10, 202108:46
Hair Today. Gone Tomorrow.

Hair Today. Gone Tomorrow.

Great hair will only take you so far. It’s what’s under that matters. Robinhood’s brand looks good, but it isn’t as innovative as some may have you believe — especially compared to a Coinbase.

Jul 30, 202109:23
The Parts May be Greater than the Whole in Big Tech and Music

The Parts May be Greater than the Whole in Big Tech and Music

The Traveling Wilburys was a supergroup that failed to fully exploit the potential of its individual parts. Big tech companies like Amazon and Facebook have a lot in common.

Jul 29, 202105:42
Apple, Google, and Microsoft Take the Mound

Apple, Google, and Microsoft Take the Mound

It’s a different kind of Moneyball when Microsoft, Apple, and Google pitch earnings, and they’ve all got great arms, but the long game may be in Google’s favor.

Jul 27, 202107:57
You Can Only Use Your Illusion for So Long

You Can Only Use Your Illusion for So Long

We used to love them, but we had to kill them. Stocks like Netflix and Tesla don’t have the following they once had — but is it better to burn out than to fade away?

Jul 21, 202109:55
They Aren’t Dead Flowers, but They Aren’t in Bloom

They Aren’t Dead Flowers, but They Aren’t in Bloom

A Night at the Opera beats a bad day at the ballpark or a sell-off in the market. Is pain priced-in?

Jul 19, 202106:09
The Market Meets Sticky Fingers

The Market Meets Sticky Fingers

Can’t You Hear Me Knocking over the outstanding songs from Sticky Fingers? We apply its soundtrack to the markets as Wild Horses drag us into the weekend.

Jul 16, 202107:58
Passing Basketballs and Cannabis Bills

Passing Basketballs and Cannabis Bills

Schumer shoots, but can he score on cannabis? A state-by-state status quo is complicated, but it keeps the CPG monsters out of the game … for now. Is the Schumer cannabis bill the right bill for right now?

Jul 14, 202109:08
It’s a Close Shave for Consumers’ Budgets

It’s a Close Shave for Consumers’ Budgets

Housing, cars, hotel rooms — inflation is creating a hairy situation for consumers as the Fed trims the yield curve.

Jul 13, 202108:52
Never Side Against the Big Tech Family

Never Side Against the Big Tech Family

The five families of big cap tech are Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Apple, but are they making an offer we can’t refuse?

Jun 30, 202109:03
Columbia House Prime

Columbia House Prime

Amazon’s Vinyl-of-the-Month Club could be Columbia House without the hassle. Add e-commerce, AWS, and ever-increasing margins, and Amazon may be singing our song come earnings time.

Jun 28, 202107:46
Nike Scores with All-Star Earnings

Nike Scores with All-Star Earnings

Nike may have dropped the ball on All-Star jerseys, but they’re knocking it out of the park on earnings.

Jun 25, 202108:20
Talking Bitcoin and Ball Games

Talking Bitcoin and Ball Games

Citi Field and Bitcoin have something in common — they’re both electric. That’s a big plus in baseball, but a big negative in crypto where volatility is no longer shocking.

Jun 22, 202109:13
What’s Old is New Again

What’s Old is New Again

CDs have joined 8-tracks in the rear view, but vinyl is back. Could the market pre-Fed announcement make a comeback too?

Jun 21, 202107:41
Will the Spin Stick?

Will the Spin Stick?

We’ve got Spin Doctors on the radio, the pitcher’s mound, and at the Fed, and yesterday’s shot across the bow may be the first sign of a more aggressive Fed going forward.

Jun 17, 202105:59
We’re Sky High Without a Reason Why

We’re Sky High Without a Reason Why

The Fed blew it all Sky High and, last year, had a reason why. Today, on the other hand? Is Jerome Powell trying to do too much?

Jun 16, 202104:40
MVPs in Sports, Music, and Markets

MVPs in Sports, Music, and Markets

What do Boy George, deGrom, and the Fed have in common? They could all be considered MVPs. We’ll see how the Fed plays things this Wednesday.

Jun 14, 202103:31
The Market’s Golden Tickets and Glass Elevators

The Market’s Golden Tickets and Glass Elevators

Are investors flying too close to the sun, or are Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook golden tickets to the glass elevator?

Jun 11, 202109:46
It’s a Heartache When the Fed Leaves Us

It’s a Heartache When the Fed Leaves Us

We aren’t Holding Out for a Hero because the Fed is already here — but what happens when it leaves? Maybe we Never Can Say Goodbye.

Jun 10, 202107:18
Not Even Rhonda Can Help Transports Today

Not Even Rhonda Can Help Transports Today

FedEx and UPS aren’t having Fun, Fun, Fun at the moment, but Wouldn’t It be Nice if they could Hold On for One More Day?

Jun 09, 202107:08
Amusing Ourselves to Death in the Market

Amusing Ourselves to Death in the Market

Fun and fundamentals are often at odds, but, in a market that’s moved by messaging, both can make or break stocks.

Jun 08, 202106:37
Good Guys, Bad Guys, and Vigilantes in the Market

Good Guys, Bad Guys, and Vigilantes in the Market

In classic cop shows, the heroes and villains were obvious, but the lines are blurrier in a post-meme stock market.

Jun 07, 202108:36
Gold Rallies, Gold Records, and Golden Girls

Gold Rallies, Gold Records, and Golden Girls

The value of gold is always changing - just ask Andrew Gold, the man behind the ‘Golden Girls’ theme song. As the precious metal rises, is a market pullback coming?

Jun 04, 202107:44
Does the Market Want Charlie Watts or John Bonham

Does the Market Want Charlie Watts or John Bonham

As we salute the great Charlie Watts on his 80th birthday, we wonder if the market prefers a steady beat, or the more flashy and volatile style of a John Bonham.

Jun 02, 202107:22
The Market Plays Ball with Infrastructure

The Market Plays Ball with Infrastructure

A well-kept stadium tells the world that you’re ready to play ball, and an infrastructure investment could put General Electric and Boeing up to bat.

May 27, 202105:10
The Market Would Rather Say Yes than be Fragile

The Market Would Rather Say Yes than be Fragile

Two weeks ago the market was looking pretty Fragile, but with strong earnings, a tech rally, and continued liquidity, the Roundabout has taken us back to where we were.

May 26, 202109:54
Hodl the Phone!

Hodl the Phone!

Don’t ride the Bitcoin roller coaster if you’re below the height restriction, pregnant, or have a Heart of Glass. One Way Or Another, this volatility has to affect traditional markets.

May 20, 202105:42
When Music Makes a Difference
May 18, 202107:18
There’s No Such Thing as a Good Excuse

There’s No Such Thing as a Good Excuse

Major League team owners and Fortune 500 CEOs have a lot in common, but fans and shareholders probably don’t want to hear an excuse from either. Should a team owner give forward guidance like a CEO?

May 17, 202109:57
Things That Make You Go Hmmm …

Things That Make You Go Hmmm …

From CDC guidelines to C+C Music Factory, we’re wondering about a lift in the market. Was it algorithms and keywords or optimism on reopening? Either way, Disney plays the Best of Both Worlds with streaming and parks.

May 13, 202109:32
Who Nominated The Fed for this Lifetime Achievement?

Who Nominated The Fed for this Lifetime Achievement?

Once a band is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, they’re a part of it — sort of like how the Fed is a part of the market, whether it belongs there or not.

May 12, 202108:06
Sometimes the Market Throws a Curveball

Sometimes the Market Throws a Curveball

The market was down in early innings, but made a comeback. We’ve seen this game before, and it’s usually business-as-usual in a few days. Could the dollar’s status as a reserve currency be at risk?

May 11, 202109:51
Big Names and High Multiples

Big Names and High Multiples

Despite the S&P’s all-time highs, big names like Square, Peloton, Zoom, and The Trade Desk may find their multiples hard to live up to.

May 10, 202109:51
When Printing Money Creates Problems, Print More Money!

When Printing Money Creates Problems, Print More Money!

The Fed’s meddling (Feddling?) has created big problems in the labor market — and doubling down may be the only thing that works.

May 07, 202106:25
Use the Fourth, Luke

Use the Fourth, Luke

We may spend May The Fourth trolling Star Wars fans, but we can’t deny that the Force is strong with Disney acquisitions.

May 04, 202109:06
The Beatles and Apple Aren’t Your Only Options

The Beatles and Apple Aren’t Your Only Options

The Beatles is to record collections as Apple is to portfolios, but the best record collections are diversified. Can you make a case for Wings over The Beatles? Can anyone?

May 03, 202108:40
Bugs is Long on ACME

Bugs is Long on ACME

Bugs Bunny sends us down a rabbit hole on his 83rd birthday, and we consider CNBC Stock Draft picks. Ford, GM, Tilray … ACME?

Apr 30, 202109:26
CNBC’s Annual Stock Draft is Upon Us

CNBC’s Annual Stock Draft is Upon Us

Forget the NFL Draft. CNBC’s annual stock draft is where the action is. Tim has the number one pick, which is a wonderful position vs. competitors like Kevin O’Leary.

Apr 28, 202107:48
We’re Ready for Takeoff

We’re Ready for Takeoff

We’ve been grounded for so long that the hassles of flying might feel like a luxury, and, upon reopen, Delta is looking up.

Apr 26, 202103:37
The Market’s Short Term Memory

The Market’s Short Term Memory

Sometimes having a short term memory works out to your advantage — whether we’re talking sports or markets.

Apr 23, 202107:36
You Don’t Know Jack

You Don’t Know Jack

Today we celebrate the great Jack Nicholson’s birthday. His filmography is as good as it gets, but not flawless — which might also describe Chipotle, Tesla, and Netflix.

Apr 22, 202105:02
Viacom Dios

Viacom Dios

Archegos may have washed away, but the stocks commonly associated with it are riding a wave. Sometimes you have to wait until the tide comes in.

Apr 21, 202109:04
Let’s Talk High Growth Industries on 4/20

Let’s Talk High Growth Industries on 4/20

The date is 4/20, but times have changed. 2021 sees some highly profitable companies that weren’t fully baked in the days of Cheech & Chong, or even 2018 and 2019.

Apr 20, 202108:58
A Little Change Will Do You Good — or Not

A Little Change Will Do You Good — or Not

A change-up can reinvigorate a team, a band, or a streaming service, but Disney winning attention from Netflix could mean a changing of the guard.

Apr 19, 202107:47
We’re Going Mobile as the Market Walks Tall

We’re Going Mobile as the Market Walks Tall

We’re keeping our eyes on the road and our hands upon the wheel, but the market is walking tall to end the week.

Apr 16, 202107:52
Is Jerome Powell a Hero, or is it Just Magic?

Is Jerome Powell a Hero, or is it Just Magic?

Has the Fed blown it all sky high, by telling us a lie, without a reason why? It’s the song that consumers want to hear, but the hits don’t always keep coming.

Apr 15, 202108:48
Who Are You? I Really Wanna Know

Who Are You? I Really Wanna Know

Who are you? Whether you choose Coke or Pepsi, McDonald’s or Burger King, Goldman Sachs or Coinbase can say a lot. What we really want to know is The Stones or The Who?

Apr 14, 202107:10