Increased Defense Spending Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Stocks popping higher after jobs data came in stronger than expected for April: Carl Quintanilla and Sara Eisen discussed the report and what it means for stocks - alongside some positive tariff headlines when it comes to China, and a number of better-than-feared earnings reports. A key focus? Mega-cap tech – namely Apple and Amazon after new numbers there… What to do with both stocks, and the street’s reaction this hour. Plus: does the rally have more room to run? Jefferies Chief Market Strategist and Goldman’s Chief Economist joined the team with their takes, and what comes next from the Fed.  

Also in focus: details emerging when it comes to President Trump’s 2026 budget – a deep-dive on the key points we have so far this hour… And a live read from the ground in Omaha - ahead of Berkshire’s annual shareholder meeting tomorrow.

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