Seana Smith

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    Seana Smith co-hosts Yahoo Finance’s closing bell coverage from 3-5 p.m. ET. Previously, she anchored ‘The Ticker’ and ‘Midday Movers’ on Yahoo Finance, and spent time reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Before joining Yahoo Finance, Seana worked as a writer and producer at Fox Business. Seana holds a master’s degree in economics and a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in business from Lehigh University

  • Oil is more than a commodity, it's 'a financial asset': Strategist

    Oil prices (CL=F, BZ=F) continue their upward trajectory, with Brent Crude surpassing $86 per barrel. R.J. O'Brien Managing Director Tom Fitzpatrick joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the ongoing rally in oil prices. Fitzpatrick notes that oil should not only be viewed as an "industrial commodity" but also as "a financial asset." The strategist emphasizes that oil prices do not solely trade based on supply and demand dynamics: the rally's movements have been "very technical" in nature. Addressing the geopolitical tensions driving oil prices higher, Fitzpatrick believes the price moves highlight "what we are susceptible to." He notes that the way price action is already trading, another significant event could "accelerate [oil prices] to the topside." However, current events do not "rise to the significance" of 2022's oil disruption amid the Russia-Ukraine War, Fitzpatrick says. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Angel Smith

  • Reddit IPO: Valuation target likely, but profitability still a concern

    Reddit's IPO will make its debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday with the ticker RDDT. The company's target valuation is $6.4 billion, with shares estimated to cost between $31 and $34. According to a report from Reuters, the company will likely reach its target valuation but is four to five times oversubscribed. Yahoo Finance anchors Brad Smith and Seana Smith discuss how profitability is an ongoing concern for possible Reddit investors. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Nicholas Jacobino

  • Fed meeting: Why markets may shrug off dot plot changes

    The Federal Reserve begins its March meeting on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the central bank will release not only its latest decision on interest rates but also the latest Summary of Economic Projections from FOMC officials. Those projections include officials' estimates for where rates will be in the coming years.  There are concerns that, given the recent economic strength and hot inflation data, officials may trim the number of rate cuts they see for 2024.  A few months ago, they may have led to a big selloff on Wall Street, but that may not be the case anymore. Yahoo Finance's Josh Schafer explains why in the video above.  For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Stephanie Mikulich.

  • Avoiding a 'fool's game' in investing, Ellevest CEO explains

    As investors' focus zones in on the Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting this Wednesday, the market momentum has shifted, pushing many to pivot their portfolios. Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck — whose investment and management firm recently crossed over the $2 billion mark of client Assets Under Management (AUM) — joins Yahoo Finance to give insight into how investors may position themselves during these developing market conditions. Krawcheck affirms why investors need to focus on long-term investment strategies: "Active trading tends to be a losing strategy for non-professional investors... You think you can know more than the markets do, know more than all of the portfolio managers out there do, know more than all the traders out there do, and that somehow you're going to... read up on something and just have an insight that everybody else missed so you can outperform the market, is a fool's game." For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Nicholas Jacobino

  • United Airlines stock tumbles as CEO launches safety review

    United Airlines (UAL) shares are trading lower on Monday after the company's CEO, Scott Kirby, announced the launch of a comprehensive safety review of the airline's aircraft fleet. This decision comes in the wake of several concerning safety incidents, including the most recent event involving a Boeing aircraft landing without a fuselage panel. The announcement of this safety review has raised concerns among investors, highlighting the potential risks and vulnerabilities within the aviation industry. Yahoo Finance's Seana Smith and Brad Smith break down the details. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Angel Smith

  • Beyond Google talks, Apple needs to 'catch up' on AI development

    According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple (AAPL) is currently in talks with Google (GOOG, GOOGL) to use its generative AI engine, Google Gemini, in iPhones. Oppenheimer Senior Analyst of Emerging Technologies and Services Martin Yang joins Yahoo Finance to discuss the reported talks and Apple's position within the AI sector. For the partnership to be successful for both companies, Yan states, "it will require a lot of nuance on how the large language models or gen AI functions will be implemented because it can augment search capabilities, but there are also a large number of applications it can use. One example would be simulating communication to copilot for the productivity applications from Apple, similar to Microsoft's (MSFT) implementation of copilot for its Office suite. " For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Nicholas Jacobino

  • Homebuilder confidence may signal housing market recovery: Analyst

    According to a National Association of Homebuilders report, homebuilder confidence continues to rise, signaling a potential recovery in the housing market. Rafe Jadrosich, Senior Homebuilders Analyst at Bank of America Securities, joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the factors driving this optimism. Jadrosich notes that as the spring selling season approaches, "new home demand has stayed relatively robust." He highlights that homebuilders have been able to sustain sales by offering incentives such as rate buy-downs and constructing smaller homes to address buyer affordability challenges. The analyst signals that several tailwinds contribute to this positive outlook, including the influx of millennials entering the home-buying market, baby boomers "benefiting from the wealth effect," and a robust labor market. However, Jadrosich also acknowledges the impact of homeowners who are reluctant to sell due to high mortgage rates. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Angel Smith

  • Don't start putting new money into the market now: Strategist

    Is a bubble forming around the stock market (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC)? And if so, is it about to burst? B. Riley Wealth Management Chief Investment Strategist Paul Dietrich sits down with Yahoo Finance to discuss whether certain sectors of the market are becoming overvalued and if the equity market is edging closer to correction territory. "I'm sure that every analyst... is looking at all the different valuation methodologies, and they've got to come to the same conclusion because there's no ambiguity here," Dietrich says about the probability of a market bubble. "It is bizarrely overvalued in most of these things. And so, you're seeing the smart money right now moving massive amounts into cash." For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

  • Musk teases possible flying car in Don Lemon interview

    In an interview with Don Lemon, Tesla CEO Elon Musk teased the possibility of creating a flying car in conjunction with SpaceX. The roadster model was discussed in the full interview, posted on Don Lemon's personal account, after it was revealed that Musk would not move forward with a content partnership with the former CNN personality. Yahoo Finance Anchors Brad Smith and Seana Smith break down the latest developments for Tesla and Musk. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Nicholas Jacobino

  • Tesla to raise price on Model Y vehicles

    Tesla (TSLA) shares are moving higher after announcing plans to boost the price of its Model Y vehicle by $1,000 starting on April 1. Yahoo Finance Anchors Brad Smith and Seana Smith break down the latest development for Tesla and what it could mean for the broader EV landscape moving forward. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Nicholas Jacobino

  • Splunk acquisition is 'a game-changer': Cisco CFO

    Cisco (CSCO) has completed its $28 billion acquisition of Splunk (SPLK).   Cisco CFO Scott Herren called the deal a "game-changer," telling Yahoo Finance Live it will "build value" for both customers and shareholders.  Herren added: "In the world we live in today with both AI and digital transformation, what companies need to do is be able to deliver to different places, to devices, to people. We're uniquely positioned to not only do that with the breadth of our networking and security portfolio, but add Splunk to that, and no one's going to be able to actually pull that combination of resources together in the way that Cisco can." For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Angel Smith

  • Super Micro Computer, Deckers Outdoor make S&P 500 debut

    Shares of Super Micro Computer (SMCI) and Deckers Outdoor (DECK) are experiencing a surge as they make their debut in the S&P 500 (^GSPC) index on Monday. Super Micro Computer will be joining the index's IT sector, riding on an impressive 12-fold growth over the past year, surpassing even Nvidia (NVDA), the S&P 500's top performer. Meanwhile, Deckers Outdoor — the company behind footwear brands like Hoka and UGG — has also secured its place in the benchmark index. The stock has already delivered a remarkable 36% year-to-date return, outpacing its competitors in the highly competitive footwear market. Yahoo Finance's Reporter Madison Mills breaks down the details. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Angel Smith

  • US homebuilder confidence rises in March, according to NAHB

    US homebuilder confidence rose to an index print of 51 in March, higher than what was expected, as reported by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Yahoo Finance Live breaks down the data and what the housing sector is expecting from the Federal Reserve's March FOMC policy decision. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

  • Taiwan Semiconductor, Micron move higher on upgrades

    Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) and Micron Technology (MU) are trading higher as financial firms upgraded the stocks on continued interest in AI. Bank of America has lifted the price target of Taiwan Semiconductor from $760 to $880 per share and maintained a Buy rating, citing increased demand for advanced materials produced by the company. Morgan Stanley has lifted the price target of Micron to $78 per share, pointing to demand in the high bandwidth memory space that is priced into shares. Yahoo Finance Anchors Brad Smith and Seana Smith break down the latest developments for these companies. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Nicholas Jacobino

  • Diversify away from AI, trends can change quickly: Strategist

    US equities (^GSPC, ^DJI, ^IXIC) are moving higher ahead of the Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting on Wednesday, March 20. Some financial firms have lowered their targets for interest rate cuts from the central bank, opening up the potential for more trading momentum. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company CIO Brent Schutte joins Yahoo Finance to discuss the Fed's potential policy decisions, how they may impact the market, and gives his insights into the cyclical market themes investors should keep in mind. Schutte warns on the dominance of AI hype that has captivated markets: "If we wake up five years from now, and the same theme is out there, it would be highly unlikely that that would occur. History would suggest that that's not going to be the case. AI is probably like the internet of the past... Today's winners won't necessarily be tomorrow's winners. In every economic cycle in the past going back to 1981, has had different leadership in the next economic cycle. And that's why I want investors to make sure they stay diversified... At least historically, at the end of the cycle, like we are right now... typically the leaders of the past cycle become the laggards of the next cycle." For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Nicholas Jacobino

  • Stock markets pop off Monday morning, start week in green

    The major stock market indices (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) are starting the trading session in positive territory right out of the gate. Yahoo Finance Live co-host Brad Smith monitors this morning's market action, as well as the status of several Nasaq 100 (^NDX) tech leaders. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

  • AI in iPhones? Apple in talks with Google

    Apple (AAPL) is in talks with Alphabet's Google (GOOG, GOOGL) to potentially incorporate Google's "Gemini" generative AI engine into its iPhones, according to a Bloomberg report. Apple had previously engaged in talks with OpenAI for a similar potential partnership. Yahoo Finance's Seana Smith and Brad Smith discuss past deals between Apple and Google, and how generative AI may be embedded in the devices. more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Angel Smith

  • What to expect at Nvidia's GTC conference

    Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) are trading higher Monday ahead of the tech giant's highly anticipated GTC conference. The event will focus on Nvidia's upcoming product lineup and the company's vision for advancing AI in the coming years. Yahoo Finance's Tech Editor Dan Howley breaks down the details, providing insight into the key details investors should watch for during the conference. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Angel Smith

  • Qualcomm debuts latest Snapdragon 8s AI chip for Android devices

    Qualcomm (QCOM) debuts its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip to power generative AI features in Android smartphone devices. Yahoo Finance Live monitors Qualcomm's stock movement in Monday's pre-market trading and what partnerships like this could mean for the semiconductor company moving forward. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

  • Fed's inflation fight will affect housing supply for decades, says Redfin CEO

    The housing market is showing signs of a recovery, but Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman warns higher rates will affect the housing sector for decades.