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Vol. I · No. 187 · 2288 Reports Tuesday, July 7, 2026

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Fox Business

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Fox Business cites Dallas Fed paper on immigration and housing costs

Jul 6, 2026

Segment discusses DOGE spending cuts, alleged fraud in programs benefiting undocumented immigrants, and a new Dallas Fed working paper linking Biden-era unauthorized immigration to higher housing costs. Guests Peter St. Onge and others claim the surge caused a 30% rise in home prices and 20% in rents across metro areas, affecting entry-level housing for American families. Sourcing centers on the Dallas Fed paper (March 2026) by Wilson and Zhou, with commentary from Heritage Foundation economist St. Onge. Segment also covers Trump's proposed Australia-style retirement savings plan and Social Security reform ideas. Throughline is criticism of prior administration policies on spending and borders.

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Barclays CEO discusses AI-driven changes in global banking on Fox Business

Jul 3, 2026

Fox Business segment filmed on the NYSE floor during America's 250th anniversary celebrations features an exclusive interview with Barclays Group CEO C.S. Venkatakrishnan. It covers historical US banking ties, the CEO's personal background as a US citizen and former JP Morgan executive now leading the UK bank, and AI's role in enabling personalized banking services and better customer products. The discussion also touches on central bank communications, market volatility from jobs reports and energy shifts, and corporate M&A activity. Sourcing relies primarily on the named CEO guest with NYSE floor visuals and host commentary; no additional experts or data graphics are referenced.

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Fox Business segment critiques DSA gains in 2026 Democratic primaries

Jul 2, 2026

Fox Business host Ashley discusses far-left Democrats and DSA candidates winning 28 primaries in the 2026 midterms. Segment features GOP Rep. Wesley Hunt criticizing socialism, capitalism rejection, and open borders. Includes a clip of DSA co-chair outlining policies like abolishing the Electoral College and prosecuting fossil fuel executives. Host and guest highlight DSA membership demographics showing predominantly white, college-educated members. Discussion promotes hard work, energy industry, and Trump-era priorities.

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Fox Business Discusses DSA Primary Wins and Party Shift

Jul 2, 2026

The segment covers recent Democratic Socialist of America-backed candidates winning primaries in New York City, Colorado, and D.C., alongside platforms like Medicare for All and universal childcare. It highlights a 2021 DSA member survey on race and education, Axios reporting on Kamala Harris contacting NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and guest commentary labeling the trend a socialist takeover. Guests Ben Ferguson and Gianno Caldwell, plus clips from Yemisi Edgewooly, argue the party has shifted left, with candidates portrayed as privileged elites rather than working class. The discussion ties the rise to broader concerns about Marxism versus American founding principles.

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Stew Leonard discusses July 4 cookout costs, beef prices, and supply

Jul 2, 2026

The segment features Stew Leonard, CEO of Stew Leonard's, discussing July 4th barbecue costs amid higher meat prices, consumer shifts to cheaper proteins like chicken, and reassurance of ample food supplies. Maria Bartiromo references American Farm Bureau data on cookout costs rising 4% year-over-year and USDA reports on tight cattle supplies. Leonard highlights store operations, patriotic items, TikTok-driven trends, and competition in the sector. The interview closes with a water safety message. Sourcing includes named data from USDA and the Farm Bureau, on-screen graphics for prices, and Leonard's direct commentary.

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Fox Business segment examines USMCA review and AI job impact studies

Jul 2, 2026

The segment opens with the US decision not to renew the USMCA trade agreement, triggering a review process with Canada and Mexico that could lead to expiration in 2036. Guests discuss potential renegotiation opportunities, limited GDP impact estimated at 0.02%, and effects on the auto sector. It then shifts to AI employment fears, with a Barron's contributor citing St. Louis Fed and New York Fed analyses alongside a private study claiming AI-investing firms are hiring more workers.

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ITG Communications Debuts on Nasdaq Following $16 IPO Pricing

Jul 1, 2026

Fox Business aired a live interview with ITG CEO Andy (Parrott) on the company's Nasdaq debut day. The segment covered the IPO pricing at $16, opening pop to $19.26, subsequent trading near $16.88 for a roughly $2 billion valuation, and the company's role providing turnkey fiber, engineering, and deployment services to broadband and data center operators. It highlighted the FUSE 360 platform, 12,000 field workers, European engineering staff, and plans to use proceeds for debt reduction and organic growth. CEO discussed quadrupling revenue over four years, reducing customer concentration with Comcast and Charter from 80% to under 50%, and scaling data center work. The interview preceded ITG ringing the Nasdaq closing bell.

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Fox Business segment weighs Netflix stock as buy amid recent decline

Jul 1, 2026

The segment discusses Netflix shares down roughly 45% over the prior year, trading near $78 after $87 levels, with a fund CEO arguing it has been oversold and represents a buying opportunity due to attractive valuations and growth. Markets close with Dell higher and broader indices mixed. The guest also covers avoiding 'dogs of the NASDAQ' like Walmart and Costco in favor of growth names such as Amazon, and references a prior successful short on crude oil tied to high OPEC output and Iranian sales. Sourcing is the guest fund manager with $4B AUM; no graphics or additional experts shown.

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Fox Business segment critiques Mamdani NYC budget deal and hiring

Jul 1, 2026

The segment discusses Mayor Zohran Mamdani's recent handshake agreement on a $125.8 billion NYC FY2027 budget, achieved partly through efficiencies and taxing the rich. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman criticizes the deal, claims the city has a spending problem not a revenue one, cites $5 billion in state aid from Gov. Hochul, compares budgets to Florida's, and warns of wealthy residents leaving. Dave Portnoy echoes budget concerns and floats a mayoral run against Mamdani. Blakeman vows to reverse policies if elected governor, including on police hiring.

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Portnoy criticizes NYC Mayor Mamdani's socialism, flags allied candidates

Jul 1, 2026

Fox Business segment features Dave Portnoy responding to a clip of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani discussing socialism and tax policy. Portnoy criticizes Mamdani and Democratic socialist Melat Kiros, alleges anti-American views among Mamdani allies, and addresses potential mayoral run. Segment also covers US soccer, Supreme Court transgender sports ruling, Taylor Swift wedding speculation, crypto losses, SpaceX, and Portnoy's book promotion.

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Fox Business segment highlights Q2 market gains and Trump-era energy, defense outlook

Jul 1, 2026

The segment opens with market futures and recaps a strong Q2 rally ending June, noting Dow and Nasdaq gains. Host Maria Bartiromo interviews Bob Nardelli on oil prices below $69, falling gas prices, Iran-Qatar talks involving Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, defense production, veterans' hiring, and inflation outlook. Nardelli expresses optimism about the economy, defense tech, and Trump administration actions on geopolitics and energy. Sourcing relies on the guest's corporate experience and named officials; graphics reference prices and indices.

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Farmers discuss fertilizer costs, trade and aging workforce on Fox Business

Jul 1, 2026

Fox Business segment features Tennessee dairy farmer Stephanie Nash and crop farmer Cort Halub discussing challenges in U.S. agriculture. Topics include fertilizer supply and prices, the need for public education on farming, increasing exports, the average age of farmers, and policy requests such as year-round E15 ethanol and a new farm bill. Guests reference Biden administration phosphate duties, prior Trump trade deals including the Phase One China agreement, and call for more farmer voices in Washington. Sourcing is limited to the two farmers and host commentary; no additional experts or data graphics are presented in the transcript.

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