Worldwide Exchange

Stocks are pulling back after the S&P 500 hit an all-time high intraday. It is now trading just below its December 6th record close. Plus, President Trump and Saudi Arabia are nearing a multi-billion-dollar, multi-year investment deal. We will discuss the impact from D.C. to Wall Street. Later, Elon Musk continues his feud with Sam Altman as OpenAI shifts further away from Microsoft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Worldwide Exchange” delivers essential, actionable information and analysis for anyone who wants to be part of the global business conversation. CNBC Anchor Frank Holland takes listeners through top business stories with global significance. Features conversations with key leaders, analysis of business and investor trends, and impact across international markets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Donald Trump retakes the White House, four years after his first term, with a wave of executive actions and orders targeting everything from energy and immigration to trade policy and regulation. Plus, The President is directing federal agencies to study U.S. tariff policy and promising blanket tariffs on two of the top U.S. trading partners. And later, The President is also sharing his vision for a U.S. manufacturing renaissance, with U.S. car production front and center. Global reaction ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One and done? Tech is under pressure once again as investor attention moves to different parts of the market. Apple sees its worst day in months. Plus, bracing for the Supreme Court decision on TikTok that could come as soon as today. And later, Israel approves the Gaza ceasefire deal after a tenuous 24 hours. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Tech Comeback. The Magnificent Seven are doing something for the first time in more than two years as the NASDAQ snaps a five-session losing streak. Plus, White House Warning. President Biden gives an ominous outlook for the next four years in his farewell address. And later, critical testimony on the Hill today with Wall Street watching the man who could become the next Treasury Secretary.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Kantrowitz of Big Technology weighs in on what Microsoft and Meta’s reported job cuts and hiring freeze means about the broader landscape for Big Tech.  Plus, the CEO of AI chip startup Blaize discusses the decision to go public through a SPAC merger.  And, Gabelli Funds Co-CIO Chris Marangi highlights one financial name that offers an alternative entry point into the sector. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Musk to the Rescue? Reports this morning indicate that the Chinese government is in talks with the Tesla chief over the sale of TikTok's U.S. operations. Plus, a critical week of hearings is on tap for the President-elect's cabinet picks. And later, one government agency is key to the relief effort in the California wildfires. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More red arrows for Wall Street after the worst day in nearly a month. Futures under pressure. Plus, Mark Zuckerberg goes after Apple and Tim Cook for a lack of innovation and what he calls arbitrary rules. And later, the response to the California wildfires is getting more and more political with one week to go until Inauguration Day.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lisa Thomas, Managing Director at TD Cowen, shares her expertise on market dynamics and economic shifts. She discusses the pressures facing stock futures and rising bond yields, reflecting on Wall Street's rough week. The conversation shifts to Trump's land ambitions in Greenland and the Panama Canal, delving into their implications for U.S.-Canada relations. Lastly, Thomas highlights the devastating costs of California wildfires, addressing their impact on the insurance market and the broader economy.

The deadly wildfires in LA continue to spread, now burning in the famed Hollywood Hills. A live report this hour. Plus, a tentative port deal is reached to avoid a strike at major U.S. ports from New York to Houston. And later, the stock market is closed as Wall Street and the nation remember Jimmy Carter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.