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Power Players with Brian Sozzi
Hosted by Executive Editor Brian Sozzi, Power Players ditches the news desk for high-octane, unscripted discussions with the titans of industry. This 30-minute series blends conversational depth with market energy to uncover the "near-death" origin stories and "midnight" pressures that keep global CEOs up at night. Beyond the balance sheets, viewers gain actionable intel on AI, market shifts, and the tactical mindsets needed to win. Filmed at Yahoo Finance HQ, the Nasdaq, or on location, it is…
Episodes
- Power Players with Brian Sozzi
Should you go all in on Nvidia stock?: NVIDIA EARNINGS SPECIAL
Nvidia mania has returned to markets. Shares of the $3.2 trillion market cap chipmaker reversed losses and were up nearly 3% in early trading on Thursday as…
Power Players with Brian SozziWhy Robinhood CEO is mixed on a US sovereign wealth fund
Robinhood (HOOD) has been on one of the more blistering paces of innovation from the fintech space the last twelve months. The overarching goal? Make the…
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Why Nvidia is unstoppable
Nvidia earnings are coming in just a few short days, and you can feel the anticipation in the markets. If Nvidia can issue upbeat guidance, it could go a long…
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Why you should diversify out Mag 7 stocks
The market has taken a few punches this month in the form of non-stop headlines from the Trump administration. Concerns about policy chaos and tariffs has some…
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Bausch + Lomb aims to shake up contact lenses with deal off the table: EXCLUSIVE
Bausch + Lomb said this month it had explored taking the company private with a third-party buyer. No deal was reached as a consortium of private equity firms…
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Will Netflix and Amazon own all sports programming?
The Super Bowl is in the books, with the Philadelphia Eagles delivering a commanding win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Companies paid a steep $8 million for a…
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Why Amazon's robots and AI make their stock still a bull’s favorite
Amazon is one of the Magnificent 7 components managing to cling to gains this year, eclipsed only by Meta. The rest of the closely followed trading acronym is…
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Trump tariffs may trigger a stagflationary shock
On paper, the US economy continues to chug along three weeks into the Trump presidency. The January jobs report showed a solid 143,000 jobs created. Inflation…
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The team behind Kansas City Chief star Travis Kelce's finances & fame
The Travis Kelce brand continues to hit "New Heights." And it’s not just because he is dating pop icon Taylor Swift! Kelce will go down as one of the best…
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Why Trump's tariffs may not crush Nike, Lululemon, or other retail stocks
The retail sector felt somewhat well, having had a successful 2024 holiday shopping season. Many of the players in the space were looking forward to…
Power Players with Brian SozziWhy Bill Gates agrees with Nvidia's CEO on quantum's timeline, plus new memoir 'Source Code': EXTENDED CUT
Few companies have had the same impact on society as tech giant Microsoft (MSFT). Co-founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, the company fundamentally changed…
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Why the fajitas king Chili’s is on fire, and so is it's parent stock Brinker International
One of the hottest stocks in the world, surprisingly, isn’t AI darling Nvidia (NVDA). It’s actually Brinker International (EAT), which owns the restaurant…
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China's DeepSeek has US questioning AI innovation pace: Snowflake CEO weighs in
AI is developing at lightning-fast speeds. What is seen as game-changing on a Monday could be seen as behind the curve by Friday. Investors have been reminded…
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DeepSeek has shocked Nvidia and stock market bulls!
Markets have had a case of whiplash in January. Rising bond yields weighed on stocks earlier in the month. Then optimism spread in markets as Donald Trump…
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What Morgan Stanley CEO is watching in the economy under Trump: FROM DAVOS
Ask most stock pickers on Wall Street and they will likely agree that the financials are some of the best bets for 2025. The Trump administration is likely to…
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Ray Dalio’s debt warnings & big economic insights for 2025: FROM DAVOS
Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio has been warning about government debt levels and their implications for years. He is doubling down on his concerns in…
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What Nouriel “Dr. Doom” Roubini says about AI, crypto, and economic outlooks: FROM DAVOS
NYU professor and economist Nouriel Roubini is known as “Dr. Doom” for a reason—he has never been tepid in keeping it real on the economy, technology, crypto…
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Why Nasdaq's CEO sees IPO market growth ahead: FROM DAVOS
The IPO market was mixed at best in 2024 despite strong showings by Reddit (RDDT), Viking (VIK), and Rubrik (RBRK). IPOs raised about $123 billion last year…
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Trump meme coin called a 'clearing station for bribery' by Scaramucci: FROM DAVOS
Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci famously spent a short stint as President Trump’s communication director in his first term. He has since gone on…
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The inside tip on how Tesla CEO Elon Musk is able to deliver on his big ambitions
The venture capital industry has no shortage of ideas right now in the AI space. Companies specializing in everything from mobility to software to chip design…
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Rigetti Computing CEO on hype after his stock explodes 48%
How do you know as an investor that you are witnessing a borderline bubble in a stock? When a company (or companies) that has made no money ever is trading…
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Inside the ‘vicious’ stock market rotation hurting the Mag 7
One thing has generally held true about the stock market the past two years: it has gone up and to the right. The reasons why are plentiful. For starters…
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AI, vaccine distrust, and the future of healthcare: Novartis CEO
Can science prevail against this more turbulent backdrop of the Trump administration? Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi talks at length with Novartis…
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Why Nvidia stock is still the AI godfather
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…
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Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang, from the tech bubble to the age of AI: 100TH EPISODE OF OPENING BID
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…
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Tesla's big year, what’s next for Musk: Opening Bid
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…
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From Ford to Suntory to Salesforce: Big hitters on Opening Bid
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…
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Crypto surge: Key players reveal their strategies
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) exploded this year, reaching new heights following the election of President Trump. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi spoke to…
- Power Players with Brian Sozzi
AI's big year: How Big Tech is shaping the future
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…
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Rate cut decision was a 'close' call: SF Fed's Mary Daly
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…
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The Trump bull market is just beginning: former TD Ameritrade CEO
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…
- Power Players with Brian Sozzi
Robinhood is the perfect Trump stock, according to this analyst: Yahoo Finance names Robinhood Comeback of the Year
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…
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Nvidia stock sell-off — should you be worried? Yahoo Finance names Nvidia Blackwell Product of the Year
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…
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Why GM stock still looks super cheap — but maybe not for long: Yahoo Finance names General Motors Surprise of the Year
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…
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Why Walmart is clobbering its rivals: Yahoo Finance names Walmart Company of the Year
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…
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Will robots come to Chipotle? Chipotle’s new CEO shares his vision
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…
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Elon Musk will be a great cutter of gov. fat, according to fmr. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross
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…
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Thanks to Elon Musk, Tesla stock is this analyst’s top 2025 call
The year in AI has been impressive. The companies building the technology such as Nvidia and Anthropic have notched numerous wins. Meantime, advances from…
- Power Players with Brian Sozzi
TikTok ban and Trump: Frank McCourt moves forward with bid to buy
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…
- Power Players with Brian Sozzi
Why Elon Musk and Trump could fall flat with DOGE
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…
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How legendary restaurateur Danny Meyer finds the next big thing in food
The restaurant industry is more competitive and challenging than ever before. Mobile ordering is placing fresh pressures on the kitchen. Wage inflation is…
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Cyber Monday sales look hot; but will tariffs hurt it in 2025?
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…
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Why humanoid robots are a $7 trillion growth opportunity
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…
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Why bitcoin could easily hit $225,000 by 2026: analyst
One of the hottest assets in the market since the presidential election, surprisingly, isn’t AI chip darling Nvidia (NVDA). On the contrary, it’s bitcoin…
- Power Players with Brian Sozzi
Tariffs could send apparel prices 10% to 20% higher: Former Gap and J Crew CEO
The holiday shopping season is upon US consumers. While many experts are forecasting a solid shopping season for retailers amid record high stock prices and…
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Craigslist founder's big worry? Cyber threats to infrastructure
Spreading the wealth. That’s exactly what Craigslist founder Craig Newmark is doing now that he is fully retired from a customer service role at the company he…
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Nvidia earnings: How to trade stock like a pro
The most popular stock in the world, Nvidia (NVDA), is poised to announce its hotly anticipated quarterly earnings on Wednesday after the close of trading…
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Property Brothers on why the housing crisis is still raging on
The US housing market has been enduring its fair share of challenges since the COVID-19 pandemic. Higher interest rates and home prices have pushed many people…
- Power Players with Brian Sozzi
Investor Guide: Opening Bid round-up of Invest 2024
Amid a changing political landscape in the US and uncertainty across the world, many investors are looking for guidance for the rest of the year and beyond…
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Trump economy will be unpredictable: top economist
The Federal Reserve arguably has never been under a greater microscope than right now, excluding of course the Great Financial Crisis period. Fed chief Jerome…
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Opening Bid @ Invest 2024: Saira Malik and Nela Richardson
Coming to you from Yahoo Finance Invest 2024, executive editor Brian Sozzi hosts a special live edition your favorite weekly vodcast Opening Bid. On today’s…
- Power Players with Brian Sozzi
Automation is the future of fast food: Sweetgreen co-founder
Most in the fast food industry have had a challenging 2024. Many players such as McDonald’s have jacked up prices to compensate for higher worker wages…
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Nvidia enters the Dow: why the stock could still double
The tech stock landscape may look quite different over the next four years of returning President Donald Trump. For one, AI regulation of some form will likely…
- Power Players with Brian Sozzi
Election Special from Yahoo Finance: OPENING BID
Opening Bid joins forces with the rest of Yahoo Finance for this hour-long special election episode. In our Opening Bid segment, we focus on global market…
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Why stocks may get hammered if Trump wins
Election Day is almost here. And with that will come an end to one of the most divisive runs for the presidency in American history. Investors will be able to…
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Inside the $1 billion Nike rival, Brooks Running
Brooks Running may not be nearly as large as Nike or New Balance, but that doesn’t mean its impact on the sneaker industry isn’t still strong. The company –…
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Inside the future of travel with David Marriott
The lodging industry is dominated by two iconic players: Marriott and Hilton. But only one of them has board-lebel family involvement to this very day…
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Tesla stock entering its next growth wave: hall of fame analyst
Tesla founder Elon Musk is always full of surprises. His latest one came in the form of a surprisingly strong third quarter earnings report and very upbeat…
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Dude Perfect CEO armed to create 21st century media powerhouse
The traditional media industry continues to be disrupted by everything from new streaming networks to popular creators posting content on platforms such as…
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How this boardroom vet views the state of American leadership
What it means to be a good leader is rapidly evolving. The flow of information inside companies is traveling faster than ever before, and arriving to a more…