Brian Sozzi

    Executive Editor

    Brian Sozzi is Yahoo Finance’s Executive Editor. He hosts executive interviews on Yahoo Finance Live, Yahoo Finance's 'Lead This Way' digital series and at major conferences such as the World Economic Forum in Davos and the Milken conference. He is also the host for the Opening Bid podcast and leads direction for Yahoo Finance's annual 'Invest' conference. Sozzi was previously the Executive Editor of publicly traded financial media company TheStreet. He led editorial direction for multimedia publications TheStreet, The Deal, several subscription news and data services, video and the company's conference business. He was a member of TheStreet's executive management team and reported directly to the founder, CEO and chairman. Sozzi began his career on Wall Street as a sell-side stock analyst covering retailers, banks and numerous other sectors. He won the 2011 FT | StarMine Analyst Award for No. 3 Earnings Estimator in the Textiles Apparel and Luxury Goods Industry.

  • Trump Trade 2.0 in focus post assassination attempt: Special Report

    A recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally has intensified focus on the 2024 presidential race. Markets are now reassessing the potential economic and financial impacts of a Trump or Biden presidency. Investors, who previously disregarded political rhetoric amid market highs, are now closely monitoring developments leading to the Republican National Convention and ultimately, the November election. Trump's polling lead over President Biden has raised speculation about a potential Republican sweep, a scenario with significant implications for Wall Street. Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi is joined by Stifel chief Washington policy strategist Brian Gardner, C.J. Lawrence partner & portfolio strategist Terry Gardner, and Yahoo Finance Washington correspondent Ben Werschkul to dissect US politics. Together they analyze the intense political landscape, potential trade policies under Trump vs. Biden, and the market implications of each candidate's potential presidency.

  • What if President Biden withdrew and pardoned Hunter?

    After the debate, calls from democrats for President Biden to step down have only increased. Venture Capitalist and author of upcoming book Vote With Your Phone Bradley Tusk joined Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi on Opening Bid and made the point that if President Biden withdrawals from the race he could pardon Hunter and the public would understand that. Whereas "if he runs and loses his reputation will be so destroyed," Tusk said. For full episodes of Opening Bid, watch on our website or listen on your favorite podcast platform.

  • Biden should drop out: Former Bloomberg campaign manager

    Many political veterans believe President Biden’s chance at a second term are slim to none amid concerns about his age and handling of the country. But these same political veterans are far from enthralled with another White House stint for former President Donald Trump. The election's results will have major implications for investors and the wealthy names that play in the markets, like Tesla (TSLA) billionaire Elon Musk. Unicorn startups also have a lot of skin in the game come this presidential election. On the latest episode of Opening Bid, Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi goes in-depth with Tusk Venture Partners Co-Founder & CEO Bradley Tusk, an early investor in Uber (UBER) and the former campaign manager for Michael Bloomberg’s 2009 mayoral race. Sozzi and Tusk discuss the likelihood of another Biden presidency, the outlook for billionaire Elon Musk's wealth if Trump is elected, and whether super hot tech stocks are still a good buy.

  • Is Tesla an AI company?

    Known mostly for semi-autonomous and vehicle innovation such as their newly released Cybertruck, it's surprising to think that Tesla (TSLA) is in fact a data company. Founder of EMJ Capital Eric Jackson joined Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi on Opening Bid and explained that collections of big data sets paves the way for a company's AI model. Jackson pointed out that despite all the flack Elon received for buying Twitter, "Twitter brings a lot of data...He clearly sees the importance of that as a co-founder of Open AI." For full episodes of Opening Bid, watch on our website or listen on your favorite podcast platform.

  • Why Nvidia's market cap could hit $6 trillion this year

    The tech sector continues to outperform the market as the AI race shows no signs of stopping. Nvidia (NVDA), in particular, has enormously benefitted from the increased demand for AI, with the chipmaking giant crossing a $3 trillion market capitalization and gaining more than 200% in just the last year. After a record year and mounting sky-high expectations, does Nvidia have more room to grow? In the latest episode of Opening Bid, EMJ Capital founder Eric Jackson tells Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi that this is just the beginning of Nvidia's story. Jackson lays out his case for why Nvidia could double its market cap to $6 trillion this year and become the largest US company by a wide margin. He points out that the chip giant tripled its market cap in 2023 and has doubled it so far in 2024.  He explains, "We're now kind of going up again with Nvidia, and it would not surprise me that we see another strong earnings report this fall... We'll see evidence in the August report of initial appetite for the Blackwell chips, and we know that those things are priced higher than the H100s, H200s. So it might be then, but certainly by November we'll have evidence of the real operating results." Click here to watch the full episode of Opening Bid.

  • What PepsiCo earnings signal about the consumer

    PepsiCo (PEP) reported its second quarter earnings, revealing some weakening in demand as consumers fight back against high prices and shrinkflation. On the conference call, CEO Ramon Laguarta commented the company has work ahead of itself to earn back those discerning consumers. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi joins Morning Brief to give insight into these consumer brands and what they signal about the state of the consumer. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Morning Brief. This post was written by Nicholas Jacobino

  • Social Security's outlook is uncertain: strategist

    Social Security may encounter challenges in the years ahead. "Yeah, they are [at risk]. Because you're getting this situation where you're running a prolonged deficit, that it becomes so unsustainable that you have no choice but to cut those programs. And that's the challenge," Fed Watch Advisors Ben Emons told Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi on his Opening Bid podcast. Retirees could see cuts to Social Security benefits as early 2033 based on current policies, according to a recent report from the Social Security Administration. For full episodes of Opening Bid, watch on our website or listen on your favorite podcast platform.

  • Chipotle stock ticks lower as CFO plans retirement

    Chipotle Mexican Grill's stock (CMG) continues to face downward pressure in Wednesday's trading session, as investors digest the news that long-time Chief Financial Officer Jack Hartung will be stepping down from his role. With Hartung set to retire at the end of 2024, the company has named Adam Rymer, currently serving as Vice President of Finance, as his successor. Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi breaks down the details and what to expect from Chipotle's stock amid such a transition. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Morning Brief. This post was written by Angel Smith

  • Why Nvidia could be headed for a seismic moment: Another $3 trillion in market cap

    One veteran tech investor makes his case for a super surge in Nvidia's market cap into year-end.

  • AI stocks like Nvidia and Microsoft are nowhere near a bubble

    Two things in markets have held true in 2024. One, the stock market opens and closes at the same time each day. And two, investors — large and small — love the AI trade. What’s not to like about companies at the leading edge of this exciting technology? Companies such as Nvidia (NVDA) are unable to keep pace with demand for their products, driving higher prices and profits. Even a legacy player like Intel (INTC) is getting in big to all things AI. The stock prices of AI-centric names have remained virtually bulletproof as investors await the next big upward lift to guidance. But really, how long can this all last — especially in front of a pivotal presidential election?  On this episode of Opening Bid, Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi goes on the search for the next hot tech stock trade with EMJ Capital founder Eric Jackson. Is Nvidia the best place to stay in terms of AI? Or should investors warm back up to Apple (AAPL) ahead of the debut of its Apple Intelligence suite? Jackson and Sozzi discuss these top Wall Street tech trades and many others in this high-octane episode.

  • Does a Fed interest rate cutting bonanza lurk?

    Not so fast on all those interest rate cuts, warns one markets veteran.

  • Is the stock market way too hot?

    Valuations on the broader market and popular stocks such as Nvidia (NVDA) just feel too hot, pros are starting to chatter about. "There's definitely some level of froth [in markets]," Fed Watch Advisors founder Ben Emons told Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi on Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid podcast. "There's a lot of liquidity in the market. You see speculation through these meme stocks — so that's happening." Emons isn't alone. Morgan Stanley's top strategist Mike Wilson warned this week of a 10% pullback in stocks ahead of the election. Wilson is among the experts on the worried about current stock valuations. And Nvidia's stock caught a rare downgrade to neutral by New Street Research on valuation concerns. For full episodes of Opening Bid, watch on our website or listen on your favorite podcast platform.

  • Why you won’t see 8 interest rate cuts from the Fed: Opening Bid

    The stock market is pumped up on a view that the Federal Reserve will make it rain free money once more. Many pros think a cooling US economy and waning inflation set the stage for a barrage of interest rate cuts starting in the fall. And with those lower interest rates, a land of even higher stock prices for top names such as Apple (AAPL) and Nvidia (NVDA) are unlocked. But is that just wishful thinking? Should investors think through this one more rationally?  Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is leading in the polls versus sitting President Joe Biden, reigniting what is known as the “Trump Trade” on Wall Street. It also has people calling out danger ahead for the economy. On the latest episode of Opening Bid, Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Editor Brian Sozzi chats with Fed Watch Advisors Founder and Chief Investment Officer Ben Emons. The pair dive into the potential for massive interest rate cuts, if stocks are majorly overvalued, and if Trump would make the market even greater again.

  • Worried about Biden and Trump wreaking havoc on your portfolio? There's nowhere to hide!

    There may no other areas to hide if the US market gets choppier into the presidential election.

  • June jobs panel: We didn't expect fireworks as economy cools

    The US labor market saw 206,000 added in the month of June, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Morning Brief is joined by a panel of experts to detail what the string of positive employment data ultimately means for the US economy: Glassdoor senior economist Daniel Zhao, Longview Economics director and senior market strategist Harry Colvin, and Interactive Brokers chief strategist Steve Sosnick. Sosnick believes the state of the economy may not be entirely optimal for equities (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC), adding that: "When the Fed [Federal Reserve] meets, and we'll get a sense of how nervous they are about it because it does seem that the economy is beginning to decelerate, and then the question becomes 'what are they willing to do about it in the short term?'" Colvin believes "there's not a lot of job creation, that hiring in small or total jobs in small companies has been flat for most of the past year." "And so the household survey is picking up on that. And it's showing that really the job market is actually much softer than one would think from just looking at these headline numbers. So I think there's softness emerging. And this is fascinating, really, for the debate around inflation and [interest] rates," Colvin goes on to say. Lastly, Zhao states that the cooling labor print wasn't exactly sizzling, "but we weren't necessarily looking for fireworks as policymakers look for the economy and the job market to cool down to get inflation under control." For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Morning Brief. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

  • Market strategist on rate cuts: 'Big picture, I don't really care.'

    With attempts to stabilize prices and stimulate economic growth, rate cuts sound like an consumer's dream. But that's not the only thing the economy is focused on. Bradesco BBI Head of Equity Strategy Ben Laidler chatted with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi on Opening Bid and shared, "The market's fine, as long as the growth keeps delivering and the rate cuts are on the horizon." For full episodes of Opening Bid, watch on our website or listen on your favorite podcast platform.

  • Nike, Lululemon, Deckers: Top retail brands in focus

    Brad Smith, Brian Sozzi, and Myles Udland conduct a fit check as they review the stock performance of several premier retail brands: Nike (NKE), Lululemon (LULU), and UGG and Hoka parent company Deckers Outdoor (DECK). The trio comment on their own experiences with the clothing and footwear brands, while focusing on each companies' respective leadership decisions and promotional strategies. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Catalysts. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

  • Saks-Neiman Marcus merge, Tesla stock jump, UK election: Catalysts

    In today's episode of Catalysts, hosts Brian Sozzi and Brad Smith delve into the biggest developments across the retail sector, notable stock movements in Friday's trading, and the results of yesterday's UK election where the Labour Party achieved a landslide victory. The show kicks off with major retail news: HBC, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, has struck a deal to acquire luxury powerhouse Neiman Marcus. Sozzi and Smith explore the potential ramifications of this merger on the luxury retail landscape. The focus then shifts to analyzing stock reactions of trending tickers. Notably, Tesla (TSLA) shares have surged by an impressive 20%, while Evercore ISI analysts maintain a bullish sentiment on Apple (AAPL). In the wake of the Labour Party's big win over in Britain, Rabobank's head of FX strategy Jane Foley joins the show to discuss the implications of this political shift for the UK economy. Pangaea Policy founder Terry Haines also comes on to discuss the greater political ramifications around the UK election and current doubts around President Biden's candidacy in his US reelection efforts. This post was written by Angel Smith

  • June jobs report, UK election results: Morning Brief

    On today's episode of Morning Brief, Brian Sozzi and Brad Smith break down the market open and some of the biggest stories from the trading day, from June's jobs report to the results of the UK general election. US equity markets (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) opened Friday's session largely flat, coming off the July 4th holiday and June's jobs data. Nonfarm payrolls rose above expectations for the month of June as the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 206,000 new jobs added compared to economist estimates of 190,000. The US unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%, while many experts were originally forecasting it to hold at 4.0%. A meriprise Financial Vice President of Equity Research Justin Burgin characterizes the data positively, highlighting the job additions and the unemployment numbers and noting that "it beats what we got last month." Acting US Secretary of Labor Julie Su joins The Morning Brief to discuss the employment growth seen under the Biden administration, saying, "If you recall, on this day in 2020, under the last administration, the unemployment rate was nearly 12%, and there was no national strategy to address the economy or the global pandemic." Secretary Su adds, "President Biden came in with a national strategy, we've been implementing it, and of course there's more work to do." Collapsed bitcoin (BTC-USD) exchange Mt. Gox is reportedly beginning to pay back the nearly $9 billion in bitcoin it owes to customers from its 2014 bankruptcy. With the influx of the cryptocurrency into crypto markets, investors are concerned that customers might sell off the coins quickly. Token Bay Capital Founder and Managing Partner Lucy Gazmararian notes that the Mt. Gox repayment event has been "tracked quite thoroughly in Bitcoin circles" and was largely "anticipated." She suggests that "any selling [in bitcoin] is likely to be staggered" rather than occurring all at once. Moreover, she questions whether significant selling will materialize at all, stating, "people are likely to hold bitcoin for the longer term." Keir Starmer led the Labour Party to a landslide victory in Britain's July 4th election. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Akiko Fujita analyzes the British pound's reaction to these headlines and Goldman Sachs' current outlook on Britain's economic growth as Starmer shifts into his new leadership role as UK prime minister. Over in the US, President Joe Biden is under pressure from key Democratic donors — like Disney (DIS) heiress Abigail Disney — who are withholding their money until he steps aside as the Democratic nominee in the 2024 presidential election. On the tech front, Nvidia (NVDA) shares dipped in pre-market trading after New Street Research downgraded the chipmaker's stock to a Neutral rating. On the other hand, shares of Samsung (005930.KS) have jumped to their highest level since January 2021 after the company posted its fastest pace of sales and profit growth in several years. This post was written by Melanie Riehl

  • Will Impossible Foods go public?

    Though he can't disclose confidential information, Impossible Foods CEO Peter McGuinness chatted with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi on Opening Bid and shared what could be next for the company. Between an IPO, a sale, and a capital raise, what's his favorite option? "I like them all," he says.  For full episodes of Opening Bid, watch on our website or listen on your favorite podcast platform.