Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane preview the week ahead, including a big Fed meeting, more first quarter earnings from the likes of Amazon and Apple, a jobs report on Friday and much more. Also, are traders beginning to show concerns about November's election? And Tesla finally scores a significant win in China.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss how Google and Microsoft left Meta in their wake with the latest earnings reports. China will pay consumers $1,400 to replace their old cars. How economists could make themselves more useful. With inflation this high, nobody knows what the dollar is worth anymore. Paul LaMonica joins the show to chat about why big banks are taking a risk on fintech.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti react to the release of the Fed's key inflation measure which rose 2.8% year over year. Inflation worries are impacting investors. Should the Fed remail independent from the execuvite branch? Do the GDP and Dow reflect American well-being? The dream of Fed rate cuts in 2024 is slipping away. The thrill is back for retail investors.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why the Fed could cause housing to get more expensive. US White-Collar job growth stalls, even in pandemic boomtowns. TikTok ultimatum puts a target on the backs of US companies operating in China. If a sale of TikTok is forced, what will it sell for? About 1 in 4 US adults over 50 say they expect to never retire. US fertility rates drops to a record low. Companies are already finding work arounds for the non compete ruling.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane react to the GDP rate coming in well below expectations. Does this report show the need for the Fed to raise rates? Why is Meta's stock tanking after posting record revenue? Microsoft and Alphabet have the hopes of the Magnificent Seven on their backs today. Biden issues new rules for airlines to require automatic cash refunds for cancellations and delays. Southwest is exiting four airports as Boeing troubles impact the entire industry.

Todd Lutsky, Cushing & Dolan, stops by to share his expertise on transfering assets in the event that inheritance plans change. Should you add a safety deposit box to your trust? How can I protect my rental property from divorce? What is Schedule A listing?

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss traders adding bets that the Fed will skip interest rate cuts this year. Visa profit surges 17% as consumer card spending climbs. Ted Rossman, Bankrate.com, joins the show to chat about how many Americans are taking on debt to go on a vacation this summer. What does Boeing need from its next CEO? The FTC bans noncompete agreements that restrict job switching. Gold has gone gangbusters. Retirement savers shouldn't get carried away.

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss how Big Tech has been leading the recent rally. Tesla accelerates rollout of more-affordable EVs as profit drops sharply. Elon Musk needs cheaper Tesla's to pay for everything else he wants. TikTok isn't going away, at least not yet. Todd Lutsky joins the show to share his expertise on leaving assets for your beneficiaries.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane take a look at why there has been a dramatic shift from the beginning of the year on how investors are viewing where interest rates are headed. Why is the FTC suing to block another merger? Why are 'pay later' lenders feuding with credit bereaus? Is delaying retirement the only way to enjoy? Chipotle keeps raising its prices and we keeping eating their burritos.