Jess Metin
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Jess Metin is a financial commentator and guest contributor. She has appeared on Bloomberg Audio Studios' Stock Movers report to discuss market trends and stock movements.
What Jess Metin has said on podcasts
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Darden’s Olive Garden and LongHorn same-store sales growth slowed.
“it did see a slowdown a little bit there in same-store sales growth for Olive Garden and a little bit for LongHorn”
Open the episode · Darden Dips, Everpure Soars, MGM Resorts TumblesListen at 1:26
Darden’s Yard House segment benefited from the World Cup.
“that segment and that basically the portfolio for that did benefit from the World Cup”
Open the episode · Darden Dips, Everpure Soars, MGM Resorts TumblesListen at 1:47
Darden shares fell 2.2%, after declining as much as 3.5%.
“DRI is the ticker on that, down 2.2%. Had been down as much as 3.5% earlier.”
Open the episode · Darden Dips, Everpure Soars, MGM Resorts TumblesListen at 2:48
Darden benefited as consumers chose restaurant steak over preparing it at home.
“some of these restaurants have benefited for people going in and ordering steak there instead of trying to do it at home. So that's something that we've seen a trend in recent quarters for Darden.”
Open the episode · Darden Dips, Everpure Soars, MGM Resorts TumblesListen at 3:14
Everpure was added to the S&P 500, replacing Trade Desk.
“it just was added to the S&P 500 this week. It replaced Trade Desk.”
Open the episode · Darden Dips, Everpure Soars, MGM Resorts TumblesListen at 3:39
Everpure was the S&P 500’s best performer, rising 15%.
“best performer today, up 15% on pace for its best day since August of last year”
Open the episode · Darden Dips, Everpure Soars, MGM Resorts TumblesListen at 3:46
Everpure is transitioning from older hard drives to newer storage technology under a Meta deal.
“it did have a deal with Meta a few years ago where it's transitioning from those older hard disk drives to sort of the newer type of storage here”
Open the episode · Darden Dips, Everpure Soars, MGM Resorts TumblesListen at 4:15
Everpure’s projected revenue in a couple of years exceeded analysts’ average estimates.
“their outlook when it comes to revenue in a couple of years, that really beat analysts' average estimates”
Open the episode · Darden Dips, Everpure Soars, MGM Resorts TumblesListen at 4:22
MGM Resorts shares fell 11%, nearing their worst day since October 2024.
“MGM is the ticker, down 11% on pace for its worst day since October of 2024.”
Open the episode · Darden Dips, Everpure Soars, MGM Resorts TumblesListen at 4:36
Barry Diller-led bidders withdrew their buyout offer for MGM Resorts.
“people backed out of its buyout offer. So that's obviously led by billionaire media mogul Barry Diller there.”
Open the episode · Darden Dips, Everpure Soars, MGM Resorts TumblesListen at 4:44
MGM Resorts faced downward pressure after the buyout withdrawal.
“you're seeing its pressure there”
Open the episode · Darden Dips, Everpure Soars, MGM Resorts TumblesListen at 4:57
Tesla is the S&P 500’s biggest percentage decliner today, falling 14%.
“TSLA is the ticker down 14%. So this is the biggest percent in point decliner in the S&P 500 today”
Open the episode · Tesla Tumbles, American Airlines Sinks, Allegion RisesListen at 1:07
The Magnificent Seven index has lagged broader indexes.
“you would have already seen the MAG7 index lagging the broader indexes”
Open the episode · Tesla Tumbles, American Airlines Sinks, Allegion RisesListen at 1:28
Apple has declined about 2% and spends the least on capital expenditure among the group.
“Apple's down almost about 2%, but it's the least hit and also the one that spins the least when it comes to Capex”
Open the episode · Tesla Tumbles, American Airlines Sinks, Allegion RisesListen at 1:57
Micron, Western Digital, and U.S.-listed SK Hynix shares are higher today.
“The AI infrastructure trade. You still have Micron, Western Digital and then US listed shares of SK Hynix higher today.”
Open the episode · Tesla Tumbles, American Airlines Sinks, Allegion RisesListen at 2:23
American Airlines is down nearly 8%, on pace for its worst day in almost a year.
“American airlines down almost 8% on pace for its worst day in almost a year”
Open the episode · Tesla Tumbles, American Airlines Sinks, Allegion RisesListen at 3:12
The passenger airlines index is down more than 3%.
“the passenger Airlines index and the S&P 500, that's down more than 3%”
Open the episode · Tesla Tumbles, American Airlines Sinks, Allegion RisesListen at 3:22
Exxon and Chevron shares are moving higher today.
“if you're looking at an Exxon or a Chevron, those moving higher today”
Open the episode · Tesla Tumbles, American Airlines Sinks, Allegion RisesListen at 3:33
United Rentals, the world’s largest equipment rental company, raised guidance.
“United Rentals is hired to URI, that's also an industrial stock. It's the world's largest equipment rental company. You also saw a guidance boost from them.”
Open the episode · Tesla Tumbles, American Airlines Sinks, Allegion RisesListen at 4:12
Barclays set Lumentum’s price target at $1,000.
“the price target is actually $1,000”
Open the episode · Lumentum Gains, Apple Falls, AMC Entertainment SoarsListen at 1:43
Barclays’ Lumentum price target implies nearly 40% upside from Friday’s close.
“that would imply close to a 40% increase from where the stock closed on Friday”
Open the episode · Lumentum Gains, Apple Falls, AMC Entertainment SoarsListen at 1:45
Apple stock had risen more than 20% during the referenced span.
“the stock had been up more than 20%”
Open the episode · Lumentum Gains, Apple Falls, AMC Entertainment SoarsListen at 3:15
Apple briefly surpassed Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company.
“it briefly overtook Nvidia for the world's most valuable company”
Open the episode · Lumentum Gains, Apple Falls, AMC Entertainment SoarsListen at 3:18
AMC Entertainment stock rose 25% that day.
“AMC Entertainment up 25%”
Open the episode · Lumentum Gains, Apple Falls, AMC Entertainment SoarsListen at 4:03
AMC Entertainment was among the Russell 2000’s top gainers.
“It's also in the Russell 2000 so it's one of the top gainers there too.”
Open the episode · Lumentum Gains, Apple Falls, AMC Entertainment SoarsListen at 4:10
AMC Entertainment stock had gained more than 55% year to date.
“it's up more than 55% year to date”
Open the episode · Lumentum Gains, Apple Falls, AMC Entertainment SoarsListen at 4:14
The Odyssey performed very well at the box office.
“the Odyssey, it ended up being performing very well”
Open the episode · Lumentum Gains, Apple Falls, AMC Entertainment SoarsListen at 4:36
The Odyssey generated $125 million in US and Canadian ticket sales that weekend.
“$125 million in ticket sales”
Open the episode · Lumentum Gains, Apple Falls, AMC Entertainment SoarsListen at 4:42
The strong growth may continue, but continuation remains uncertain.
“we'll see if that can continue”
Open the episode · Lumentum Gains, Apple Falls, AMC Entertainment SoarsListen at 4:54
Citigroup's implied market move is underpriced.
“he thinks it's underpriced”
Open the episode · SK Hynix Tumbles, Braiin Jumps, Valero hits Record HighListen at 1:14
SK Hynix’s market value fell below one trillion dollars after briefly exceeding it.
“this company briefly actually overtook Samsung in market value in recent weeks before it made its US Debut, it was above a trillion dollar valuation. Now it's below that.”
Open the episode · SK Hynix Tumbles, Braiin Jumps, Valero hits Record HighListen at 2:05
SK Hynix shares rose about 500% or more over the preceding year.
“those shares were up about 500% or more just leading into this over the last year”
Open the episode · SK Hynix Tumbles, Braiin Jumps, Valero hits Record HighListen at 2:18
SK Hynix’s decline may reflect an ongoing momentum unwind.
“Some of this could be just the momentum unwind that we've continued to see.”
Open the episode · SK Hynix Tumbles, Braiin Jumps, Valero hits Record HighListen at 2:28
Brain shares traded near $15 at its February debut.
“it was trading closer to $15”
Open the episode · SK Hynix Tumbles, Braiin Jumps, Valero hits Record HighListen at 4:05
Brain provides real-estate intelligence and automation through its Aria agent.
“it has a real estate intelligence and automation. A new agent that it debuted called aria.”
Open the episode · SK Hynix Tumbles, Braiin Jumps, Valero hits Record HighListen at 4:12
Brain has a market capitalization slightly above one billion dollars.
“a little over $1 billion market cap”
Open the episode · SK Hynix Tumbles, Braiin Jumps, Valero hits Record HighListen at 4:43
Meta plans to expand its overall computing power over the next year.
“Meta, planning to expand that overall computing power over the next year”
Open the episode · Lumentum Surges, PepsiCo Falls, Meta SoarsListen at 1:47
Lumentum will benefit from Meta’s expanded computing-power investment.
“Lumentum is part of this when you're thinking about the networking type of stocks that will benefit from a sector catalyst like this.”
Open the episode · Lumentum Surges, PepsiCo Falls, Meta SoarsListen at 2:04
Meta’s stock rose over 500% after its transition toward AI.
“they went to the AI realm there that stocks up over 500% in that span”
Open the episode · Lumentum Surges, PepsiCo Falls, Meta SoarsListen at 2:46
Meta is potentially exploring a cloud business.
“potentially exploring that cloud business”
Open the episode · Lumentum Surges, PepsiCo Falls, Meta SoarsListen at 3:21
Meta’s AI and cloud transition is supporting its stock today.
“he felt like that's kind of helping underpin the stock today”
Open the episode · Lumentum Surges, PepsiCo Falls, Meta SoarsListen at 3:26
PepsiCo’s stock decline reflects weakness in its second-quarter U.S. business.
“this has to do with the weakness it's seeing in second quarter US businesses”
Open the episode · Lumentum Surges, PepsiCo Falls, Meta SoarsListen at 4:49
Higher oil prices are pressuring consumer purchases of PepsiCo products.
“higher oil prices that was pressuring why some consumers weren't buying some of their products”
Open the episode · Lumentum Surges, PepsiCo Falls, Meta SoarsListen at 5:27
Anthropic is beginning early-stage work on its own AI chip and may partner with Samsung Electronics.
“the information was actually reporting about Anthropic and how they're starting early stage work on its own AI chip potentially holding stocks with Samsung Electronics about a potential manufacturing partner there”
Open the episode · Semiconductor Stocks Fall, Tesla Sinks, Moderna GainsListen at 1:26
SanDisk had its best quarter on record in the second quarter.
“the second quarter was its best quarter on record”
Open the episode · Semiconductor Stocks Fall, Tesla Sinks, Moderna GainsListen at 1:45
Chip stocks had their strongest first-half performance relative to the S&P 500 in history.
“the first half for chip stocks was the best first half relative to the S&P 500 in history”
Open the episode · Semiconductor Stocks Fall, Tesla Sinks, Moderna GainsListen at 1:48
Tesla’s decline may reflect a buy-the-rumor, sell-the-news event.
“that stock was up for four consecutive straight sessions leading into this. So potentially being kind of buy the rumor, sell the news event.”
Open the episode · Semiconductor Stocks Fall, Tesla Sinks, Moderna GainsListen at 3:34
Rivian raised its full-year sales guidance, making it a brighter spot.
“It also raised its full year guidance in sales outlook. So you're seeing a bit of a brighter spot for Rivian”
Open the episode · Semiconductor Stocks Fall, Tesla Sinks, Moderna GainsListen at 3:52
Moderna announced positive vaccine developments.
“it announced some positive developments when it comes to vaccines and MRNA”
Open the episode · Semiconductor Stocks Fall, Tesla Sinks, Moderna GainsListen at 4:34
Moderna’s stock rose 30% in the week after its science day.
“that stock's actually up 30% over the last week since that science day”
Open the episode · Semiconductor Stocks Fall, Tesla Sinks, Moderna GainsListen at 4:38
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8 episodes featuring Jess Metin
Stock Movers
Akamai turns AI demand into a market-moving deal
The episode shows how AI infrastructure enthusiasm is reshaping technology valuations while exposing weakness in communications and restaurant stocks.
Sep 25, 2026 · 7 min
Stock Movers
Darden tests the consumer as Everpure and MGM diverge
The market moves frame three different signals about spending, data infrastructure, and deal expectations.
Sep 24, 2026 · 7 min
Stock Movers
Tesla slide and airline fuel costs expose widening cracks in corporate earnings
As tech giants pour billions into capital expenditures, divergent earnings from Tesla, American Airlines, and Allegion show how unevenly macroeconomic pressures are hitting different sectors.
Jul 23, 2026 · 8 min
Stock Movers
Lumentum surges on Barclays upgrade while Apple slips in Nvidia battle
Understanding these market movements reveals how artificial intelligence infrastructure and consumer entertainment trends are actively reshaping corporate valuations.
Jul 20, 2026 · 8 min
Stock Movers
SK Hynix plunges as Braiin jumps on AI software rollout
The contrasting fortunes of chip manufacturers and software developers reveal where investors are placing their bets as the artificial intelligence sector matures.
Jul 13, 2026 · 7 min
Stock Movers
AI infrastructure lifts Meta as consumer pressure hits PepsiCo
The episode connects a technology-driven market rally with weakening consumer demand and rising input costs across defensive stocks.
Jul 9, 2026 · 8 min
Stock Movers
Semiconductors slide on Anthropic chip reports as Tesla slips
As tech giants bring chip design in-house and auto leaders face valuation pressure, market leadership is rotating toward defensive sectors.
Jul 2, 2026 · 7 min
Stock Movers
Chip equipment suppliers surge on South Korean investments as Zimmer Biomet slumps
Understanding these divergent market movements reveals where global capital is flowing, from high-tech manufacturing to defense, and where consumer demand is softening.
Jun 30, 2026 · 7 min