Jim Zelter, President of Apollo Global Management, shares insights on the strong M&A market and the resilience of the U.S. economy. Lindsey Piegza, Chief Economist at Stifel, discusses inflation risks and the Fed's upcoming decisions. Katy Kaminski, Chief Research Strategist at AlphaSimplex, highlights how optimism for rate cuts is benefiting small and mid-cap stocks. Matt Shay from the National Retail Federation analyzes holiday sales trends, inventory strategies, and consumer spending dynamics as retailers adapt to market challenges.
