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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
Why Nvidia is a generational investment
Nvidia’s stock is once again having a monster run, up about 13% in October alone. The advance has taken the year to date appreciation for the market darling to…
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AI upstarts think they are selling ‘God in a Box’: C3.ai founder
The pace of development for AI continues to blow minds. What was cutting-edge 90 days ago looks like old news today. AI models are doing more things, even…
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Why Costco members are racing to buy gold bars
The economy has been behaving rather interestingly ahead of the November presidential election. On the one hand, the jobs market continues to moderate. Yet…
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What this whiskey CEO has to say about Gen Z's alcohol consumption—or lack thereof
The spirits industry has seen tremendous growth over the past decade as consumers seek out new flavors. Many of these same consumers have been open as well to…
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Shrinkflation! What investors must know about Big Food’s troubles
The packaged industry has a few problems at its doorsteps entering 2025. For starters, the industry continues to be under fire from lawmakers like Senator…
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Top retirement mistakes you are still probably making
The wealth management industry could look vastly different a decade from now than it does today. For one, there continues to be consolidation in the industry…
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Stocks may be spooked by rising bond yields
Investors are pushing aside the looming presidential election as a key risk to rip-roaring stock prices, and are beginning to focus on the here and now. And on…
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OpenAI leadership exodus: Why this management expert is concerned
It happened with Starbucks (SBUX) it happened with Boeing (BA), it happened with Nike (NKE), and now it’s happening with OpenAI. Executive management turnover…
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What a flurry of interest rate cuts will mean to economy
By most indications, the Federal Reserve has engineered a soft landing for the economy. Loosely defined, that is the economy is still growing solidly in terms…
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PayPal CEO: we are headed for a total transformation
Turning around an iconic company that has been experiencing stumbles is no small task. Sometimes a turnaround never materializes, and sometimes it happens very…
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The unintended consequences of AI in markets: Tradeweb's CEO
Don’t be upset with yourself if you have never heard of Tradeweb Markets, just promise to do better next time. Because the reality is you should have heard…
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Google is a monopoly and here’s the best outcome: You.com founder
AI development seems like it’s moving at the speed of sound. If 2023 was about co-pilots, this year is shaping up to be about agents that work with humans to…
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Whole Foods CEO: we are no longer whole paycheck
Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel has had his hands full since taking over as CEO from iconic founder John Mackey in 2022. He has guided the organic grocer through…
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Salesforce CEO on Disney, AI, Terminator, and the future of technology
Developments on the AI front are coming in hot and heavy. OpenAI is eyeing a huge capital raise. Microsoft is full steam ahead with a co-pilot for everything…
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Why the Fed's soft landing is in sight
All eyes are on the Federal Reserve as its highly-anticipated September meeting has finally arrived. The central bank is expected to cut interest rates for the…
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Palantir co-founder talks big tech and backing Trump
If you know the name Joe Lonsdale, Founder and Managing Partner of 8VC, you’ll also know of his brand of bold—as he self-describes—and sometimes controversial…
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AI's main growth challenges live in US infrastructure
Behind popular AI tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Gemini lies the vast, often overlooked realm of infrastructure. From chip manufacturing to massive data…
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Why split power in Washington is better for markets
The debate Tuesday between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris was fiery, with both nominees hoping they won over voters with their…
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Why Trump and Harris must reckon with expiring tax cuts
On the eve of the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, voters wait to see the two face-off. Some…
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From Alexander Hamilton to crypto: Market review from the CEO of America's oldest bank
Not many banks can say they are America’s oldest bank. In fact the only one who could lay claim to that title is BNY, founded 240 years ago by Alexander…
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Why tech stocks are still darlings even as they get drilled
The year end is fast-approaching for investors, and the waters are getting rocky. Stocks experienced their first growth scare in early August as recession…
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Trump is serious about stronger tariffs: former US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross
Not many people know former president Donald Trump like Wilbur Ross. Ross has known Trump for decades first as a real estate mogul and then as his boss…
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How a President Harris or Trump could roil the economy
The stock market has bounced back from the growth scare that ensued earlier in August. To many folks on Wall Street, the sell-off was overdone and…
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Memo to Nvidia bears: tech beast has a monopolistic profit margin
Bottom line is that the stock market remains obsessed with Nvidia. The company is seen as the hands down leader in AI chips. But does that make Nvidia a great…
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Why this major Tesla investor and Elon Musk supporter is pulling back
When isn’t Tesla’s stock a lightning rod for sharp opinions from both bulls and bears!? Now is one of those moments where views from each passionate camp are…
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Is a 50 basis point rate cut on the table? BlackRock’s Rieder doesn’t rule it out
A sense of calm has returned to markets after a volatile start to the month. But that doesn’t mean the coast is clear. Pros that Yahoo Finance are speaking…
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What Nvidia, Ford, and AI have in common: SPECIAL ROUND UP
Are Tesla and Ford friends or foes? What stocks doest Howard Buffett trade? Can Nvidia keep the trend moving up up up? The summer might be coming to a close…
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What new Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol must instantly do to address crisis
It’s not easy being a leader. Some would argue that you were either born a leader or not. The same could be said for being a great supporting coach to a…
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Steve Jobs’ former intern on the AI and Nvidia craze
It gets no bigger in tech then legendary Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Jobs revolutionized how life is conducted each and every day with breakthrough products…
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Has the stock market bottomed?
So much for smooth sailing for markets in 2024! After making a lot of money on the long side this year notably with hot AI trades like Nvidia, investors are…
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Rate cuts vs. AI boom: the battle for investor attention
Is the US in a recession? Are businesses pulling back on transformation projects for fear of who wins the White House? And speaking of the White House, what is…
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Are we on the cusp of a black swan market crash? Not according to this investor
The stock market is going through a severe rough patch amid concerns on Fed policy and fears that AI stocks like Nvidia are crazy overvalued. Not helping…
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Why this Tesla investor thinks the stock could hit $10,000
Tesla is having a tough summer. The EV leader is fresh off a challenged second quarter amid slowing demand for plug-in autos and greater price competition from…
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Election risk: "Do your homework" says top strategist
President Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race serves as a reminder to traders that in the world of politics, things can change quickly…
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Why the Fed should shoot for 0% inflation: Judy Shelton
Economic improvement over time is supposed to be achieved by having vigorous debate from those with varying perspectives. No one has a monopoly on great ideas…
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'You have to stick to your guns a little bit': The AI trade
"You have to stick to your guns a little bit" says Drew Pettit, Citi Director of US Equity Strategy when asked about investor euphoria, market bubbles and AI…
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Warren Buffett is turning 94 – should you still invest in the billionaire?
Warren Buffett has another milestone birthday coming up – 94 years young. The birthday will inevitably have investors wondering how much longer the billionaire…
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Ignore the election, fear the short-term AI trade: Mike Wilson
It’s a fascinating time in the markets to say the very least. Despite what looks to be a heated presidential contest between former President Donald Trump and…
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6 hot takes for investors now that Trump may be facing Kamala Harris: SPECIAL REPORT
So much for another Trump vs. Biden debate! President Biden has stunned the world by announcing he will not seek re-election. In the process, he has tossed his…
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Why the Trump 2.0 trade is over
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi has a lively discussion with tastylive Founder & CEO Tom Sosnoff. Sosnoff is viewed by many traders as the Godfather…
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Why AI-powered human-like robots running amok won’t happen
Going uncovered in the run-up to the presidential election is the view each candidate has on the hard-charging world of artificial intelligence. The next…
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7 hot takeaways from Trump’s fiery RNC speech: SPECIAL REPORT
Former President Trump was fired up as usual as he addressed the Republican National Convention. From shouting out his famous friends at the event such as Hulk…
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From the RNC: Trump will crush inflation and pump through tax cuts
Not many details are known about what the economic agenda of a second Trump presidency would look like relative to his first go around. Trump has promised…
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Trump Trade 2.0 in focus after assassination attempt: SPECIAL REPORT
The United States has been rocked amid an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. Trump narrowly missed more…
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Biden should drop out: Former Mike Bloomberg campaign manager
Many political veterans think President Biden’s chance at a second term are slim to none amid concerns about his age and handling of the country. But these…
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AI stocks like Nvidia are nowhere near a bubble
Is Nvidia (NVDA) the best place to stay in terms of AI? Or does one warm back up to Apple (AAPL) ahead of the debut of its Apple Intelligence suite? Yahoo…
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Who is more dangerous for the economy and stocks: Trump or Biden?
Fed Watch Advisors Founder and Chief Investment Officer Ben Emons joins Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Editor Brian Sozzi and the pair dive into the potential…
- Power Players with Brian Sozzi
Smart investing begins with Opening Bid from Yahoo Finance
Are you a hungry, curious investor on the hunt for the hottest market commentary? Join Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi every Monday, Wednesday, and…
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Why Impossible Foods CEO is backing Nathan’s hot dog eating legend Joey Chestnut
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Editor Brian Sozzi goes inside the future of the plant-based food industry with Impossible Foods CEO Peter McGuinness…
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Market can keep climbing this 'wall of worry': Bradesco BBI's Ben Laidler
Ask most investors and they'll say they've had a great year. The S&P 500 is up double-digits. Nvidia’s stock has captivated the masses amid its epic gains, and…
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Why the Trump/Biden presidential debate debacle isn’t shaking investor confidence
Newsflash to the people that love investing in Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Google (GOOG), Netflix (NFLX), Meta (META), Amazon (AMZN) and Nvidia (NVDA). We…
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From crises to crashes with the Einstein of Wall Street
The iconic New York Stock Exchange trading floor looks a lot different than it did in its heyday in the 1980s. Blame the advance of technology, of course…
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Inside Amazon’s alleged toxic culture and its race to be a $10 trillion giant
Amazon didn’t become its beastly, dominant self by sitting back and watching its competitors do business. Quite the contrary. The Jeff Bezos founded company…
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Between shrinkflation and shoplifting, what's in store for retail?
If there has been any constant down the aisles of supermarkets and on the racks at clothing stores, it’s inflation. While inflation has started to cool down…
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Affirm’s founder on Apple’s big news, his friend Elon Musk, and AI safeguards
Affirm founder and CEO Max Levchin is one of the preeminent tech entrepreneurs of the past 25 years. He worked alongside Silicon Valley heavyweights Peter…
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Fortune 500: still relevant 70 years on
The Fortune 500 is one of the oldest lists published in the financial media space. The first Fortune 500 was published in May 1955, and was based on annual…
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GameStop saga continues: SPECIAL REPORT
In a special taping of Yahoo Finance’s ‘Opening Bid’, we explore how investors should go about investing in the polarizing company that is GameStop (and if…
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BONUS: What car does Ford CEO Jim Farley actually drive?
For some people, their job is just that. But for Ford CEO Jim Farley, his job is his whole world. A car guy through-and-through, he spends as much time on cars…
Power Players with Brian SozziFord CEO on EVs, Detroit and texting Elon Musk
After 120 years we've seen a lot of competition’ says Ford CEO Jim Farley to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi in the grand hall of the newly…