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Moderna’s $44B booster

Aug 20, 2026 · 5m

Summary

Host Julie Morgan covers Moderna’s historic rally following positive cancer vaccine results, despite analyst caution. The episode details a massive crypto short squeeze as Bitcoin surged past $70,000, and discusses Apple’s delayed camera-equipped AirPods launch. Additional topics include US-Iran tensions, a tentative Canada trade deal, and Walmart’s upcoming earnings report.

Topics discussed

Introduction to Wall Street Breakfast Moderna stock rally on cancer vaccine news Bitcoin surge and massive short liquidations Apple camera AirPods leak and 2027 launch Trump-Iran tensions and Canada trade deal Treasury buybacks, S&P changes, and Walmart Market futures, Wolf Speed earnings, and calendar
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