Closing Bell

Brian Levitt, a portfolio manager at Invesco, Adam Parker, founder of Trivariate Research, and Dan Chung from Alger dive into the potential for a significant rally in tech stocks. They discuss expected earnings from giants like Microsoft and Meta, analyzing market dynamics and investor sentiment amid election uncertainty. The trio debates investment strategies, weighing small-cap versus large-cap trends, while highlighting the resilience of leading tech firms. Also covered are earnings from Robinhood and Starbucks, providing a comprehensive view of key market movements.

The earnings parade rolls on with Google, EA, Visa, Chipotle, Snap, AMD, Reddit and more. We have instant analysis and reaction from Evercore's Mark Mahaney, Bernstein's Stacy Rasgon and DA Davidson's Gil Luria. Plus, Chipotle interim CEO Scott Boatwright gives his first earnings interview in the role to talk his strategy for the company, the latest results and more. 

Dan Greenhaus from Solus Alternative Asset Management, Courtney Garcia of Payne Capital Management, Brian Belski from BMO, Katherine Stueland, CEO of GeneDX, and Doug Clinton of Intelligent Alpha delve into the mega-cap tech landscape. They discuss the urgency surrounding Alphabet's upcoming earnings amid fierce competition and regulatory hurdles. Stueland also shares GeneDX's success in pediatric genetic diagnostics and their innovative approach to genetic testing. Insights into mid-cap investments and AI's impact on market dynamics provide listeners with valuable takeaways.

John Lawler, Ford's CFO, delves into the company’s Q3 earnings and the future of the EV market, highlighting key financial strategies. Josh Wolfe, co-founder of Lux Capital, discusses investment opportunities in defense tech and the launch of Lux Labs aimed at fostering American innovation. Janine Stickter of BTIG analyzes VF Corp's impressive turnaround, emphasizing its impact on market performance. Together, they navigate the complexities of corporate earnings amidst shifting economic landscapes and technological advancements.

Samir Samana from Wells Fargo Investment Institute shares insights on market performance and future trends. Steve Leisman updates listeners on Treasury borrowing antics and their implications. Deirdre Bosa discusses Alphabet’s strategy amidst a competitive advertising landscape, while Richard Fisher dives into monetary policy impacts. The conversation navigates tech earnings expectations, market dynamics with rising yields, and the potential shift towards mid-cap stocks, all while addressing the delicate balance of investor sentiment in these changing times.

Tony Faddell, inventor of the iPod and co-inventor of the iPhone, joins to discuss the recent spate of bearish Apple headlines—and makes his case for why Apple has a strategic advantage in AI not just right now but for years to come. Plus, the fallout from WSJ’s bombshell report on Elon Musk and Russia and T. Rowe Price’s Tony Wang on how to position ahead of Big Tech earnings next week.

Between tech earnings and the election, the next two weeks are shaping up to be pivotal for the markets. Professor Jeremy Siegel tells us how he is navigating these upcoming events. Plus, 3Fourteen’s Warren Pies tells us why he sees stocks rallying into the year end. And, DataTrek’s Nick Colas is flagging what he says is a positive sign for the tech sector heading into 2025. 

Morgan sits down with Palantir CEO Alex Karp and L3Harris CEO Chris Kubasik to talk the strategic partnership announced between the two firms, advancing AI in the military and defending America and its allies around the world. Compass CEO Robert Reffkin on the surge in new home sales and mortgage rates. Plus, digging into Tesla’s best day in over a decade. 

How should you play these markets over the remainder of the year? Virtus’ Joe Terranova, Merrill and BofA Private Bank’s Marci McGregor and Capital Area Planning Group’s Malcolm Ethridge tell us how they’re navigating the next few months. Plus, Erik Woodring from Morgan Stanley sets us up for Apple’s earnings next week. And, all the details behind Southwest’s stock drop after striking a deal with an activist investor. 

A wild day of tech earnings, including from Tesla, IBM, Lam Research, ServiceNow, plus Las Vegas Sands and Mattel. High-profile analyst Dan Ives reacts to Tesla’s numbers and former board member Steve Westly gives a bigger picture take on where the EV-maker stands. Jon spoke with IBM CEO Arvind Krishna and ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott before the earnings call and brings those comments to you.