Mari Shor from Columbia Threadneedle Investments discusses surprising U.S. retail sales growth and consumer resilience. Mandeep Singh highlights TSMC's impact on AI and the tech sector. David Kudla shares an optimistic market outlook, while Paul Gulberg analyzes Blackstone's success in alternative assets. Josh Zegen and Abigail Doolittle explore commercial real estate recovery post-crisis. Finally, James Thornton reveals trends in corporate travel, emphasizing sustainability and the shift toward immersive travel experiences.

Mari Shor, a Senior Equity Analyst at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, joins experts Jennifer Bartashus, Vineer Bhansali, and Christopher Ciolino to dissect the recent surge in U.S. retail sales, particularly focusing on Walmart's impressive e-commerce growth. Bartashus elaborates on Walmart's strategic advancements and demographic shifts. Bhansali discusses innovative hedging strategies amidst market dynamics, while Ciolino offers insights into challenges facing the agricultural sector. Together, they reveal shifts in consumer behavior and the resilience of retail sectors in a fluctuating economy.

Bailey Lipschultz discusses meme stock mania, Lydia Boussour talks U.S CPI data, Mari Shor shares insights on U.S Retail Sales, James Demmert gives market outlook, and Sharon Marcil explains Generative AI's impact on CEOs.