Walmart Beats, Cisco CEO Exclusive, Fed for Thought: Ten-Year Yield Hits 2008 High 8/17/23
Aug 17, 2023
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Chuck Robbins, CEO of Cisco, discusses the company's earnings beat and AI outlook. Walmart's better-than-expected results and raised guidance cause stock volatility. Ten-year yield hits a fresh 15-year high. China's challenges and growth targets mentioned. Impact of rising yields on tech companies. Transition to a software company with recurring revenue. Concerns about economic impact and market conditions. AI's impact on consulting jobs and stock investment discussions.
Walmart's strong Q2 results were driven by customer demand for bargains and increased e-commerce services, but concerns remain about future sales projections and operating income growth.
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins highlights the company's focus on artificial intelligence, with the launch of an AI-specific chip and collaboration with hyperscalers, positioning itself to be a leader in the AI space.
Deep dives
Walmart posts better than expected second quarter results
Walmart reported better than expected second quarter results, with US comps up 6.4% and e-commerce jumping 24%. The retail giant's strong performance was attributed to customers seeking bargains and increased pickup and delivery services. Despite positive results, concerns lingered about operating income growth and future sales projections.
Cisco CEO discusses strong Q4 performance and AI strategy
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins highlighted the company's strong Q4 performance, with record enterprise software agreements and significant revenue growth. Robbins emphasized Cisco's focus on artificial intelligence and its positioning for the next phase of AI development. With the launch of a new AI-specific chip, collaboration with hyperscalers, and strong networking opportunities, Cisco aims to be a leader in the AI space.
Concerns over Fed's tightening bias and bond market's impact on equities
The podcast episode delves into the impact of the Federal Reserve's tightening bias and the bond market's rising yields on the equities market. The Fed's minutes release revealed a tightening bias and concerns about inflation, influencing the recent surge in bond yields. This has led to debates about the potential implications for stocks and the overall economy, as investors weigh the potential effects of higher interest rates.
Tapestry, the parent company of brands like Coach, faces challenges despite recent acquisitions aimed at creating a luxury powerhouse. The company reported weaker sales growth in North America and struggled to generate the desired momentum. While acquisitions like Versace and Jimmy Choo may enhance its offerings, Tapestry's performance highlights the competitive landscape in the luxury and fashion industry.
Jim Cramer and Sara Eisen began the show with reaction to Walmart's better-than-expected quarterly results and raised guidance. Why was the stock volatile on that news? Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins joined Jim and Sara at Post 9 to discuss the company's earnings beat and AI outlook which helped to lift the stock. Also in focus: The ten-year note yield hits a fresh 15-year high following the release of Fed Minutes on Wednesday, Amazon and Mark Cuban's drug firm play a role in shares of CVS tumbling, an earnings miss for Coach parent Tapestry, China's challenges and what its premier said about achieving growth targets.