Closing Bell

Eric Jensen, CEO of ICEYE U.S., leads a space technology company focused on real-time Earth observation. He talks about how ICEYE collects critical data to aid responses to disasters like Hurricane Milton, emphasizing the role of satellite imagery in emergency management. Jensen discusses innovative radar satellites and their applications in damage assessment and recovery. He also touches on the commercialization of space and the growing importance of AI in predictive modeling for natural disasters, hinting at exciting future plans for an IPO.

Lisa Su, the CEO of AMD, shares insights on the cutting-edge MI325X AI chip, aimed at rivaling NVIDIA while enhancing customer efficiency. Stephanie Drescher, from Apollo Global Management, discusses the surging interest in private market investments and emerging opportunities. Mike Santoli offers a look at the banking sector's current stability, and analysts like Steve Sosnick and Craig Irwin weigh in on market trends, including Tesla's ambitious robo-taxi initiative and its implications for future technology sectors.

Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research, shares his insights on economic trends, while Cameron Dawson from New Edge Wealth discusses investment strategies. Joe Terranova, a market strategist at Virtus, and Sebastian Page from T. Rowe Price highlight risk-taking opportunities in the current landscape. Liz Ann Sonders and Kevin Gordon from Charles Schwab explore market positioning amid rising interest rates. They debate the implications of a slower Fed on stock performance and the potential growth in sectors like small caps and emerging markets.

Barbara Doran from BD8 Capital discusses market trends and earnings season, while Courtney Garcia from Payne Capital highlights shifts from tech stocks to stable sectors. Steve Liesman explores implications from the latest Fed minutes, and Eddie Shapiro shares insights on the luxury real estate market despite severe weather impacts. Drew Pettit analyzes equity strategies amid rising inflation concerns, and Mike Santoli provides a look at the bond market. James Hardiman talks about the cruise industry's recovery after the pandemic.

Malcolm Ethridge, a managing partner at Capital Area Planning Group and CNBC contributor, shares insights on market trends. Wealth advisor Richard Saperstein offers a year-end playbook for savvy investors. Eric Jackson from EMJ Capital dives into tech trade trends, spotlighting opportunities with companies like NVIDIA. The discussion highlights the resilience of the stock market, AI's influence, and the outlook for financial stocks, including regional banks facing unique challenges. Exciting times for investors as they navigate a bullish landscape!

Sheila Kahyaoglu, a Jefferies analyst, explains the implications of Boeing's credit watch status due to financial strains. Steve Westly, a former Tesla Board Member, discusses GM's electric vehicle strategy and Tesla's upcoming innovations. Carli Lloyd, a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, shares her journey toward financial security and her partnership with Betterment's CEO to promote financial wellness. They dive into the balance of smart investing and planning for life post-sports, highlighting the importance of financial literacy.

Adam Parker, CEO of Trivariate Research, shares deep market insights alongside Avery Sheffield, CIO of Vantage Rock, who offers a cautious investment outlook. Jason Snipe from Odyssey Capital Advisors delves into the tech sector's resilience amid downgrades and shifting investor sentiment, particularly regarding mega-cap stocks like NVIDIA. They discuss strategies for navigating high valuations, the mixed signals in U.S. equities, and the impact of external factors like oil prices and natural disasters on markets.

Dan Niles, founder of Niles Investment Management, shares his insights on tech valuations and explains why he favors Meta. Erik Hirsch, co-CEO of Hamilton Lane, discusses his bullish cases for infrastructure in private credit and tokenization, highlighting the evolution of investment strategies. Joe Mazzola from Charles Schwab reveals current trading trends, including what their clients are buying and selling right now. The conversation delves into the dynamic state of the market with implications for future investments.

Dan Greenhouse, Chief Strategist at Solus Alternative Asset Management, discusses market stability amidst geopolitical tensions. Jordan Jackson from JP Morgan sheds light on market trends shaped by the Federal Reserve. Yuma Young from BMO Wealth Management contrasts market noise with core economic strengths. Chris Verone of Strategas analyzes the surge in yields and its effects on utilities. The conversation navigates rising oil prices, the utilities sector's resilience, and emerging investment opportunities amidst economic uncertainties.

Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood joins for a wide-ranging interview, including why she is upping her firm’s investment in OpeanAI, what she expects for next week’s Tesla Robotaxi event and her fund’s underperformance against the broader market. Plus, Jefferies’ David Zervos and Jason Furman break down the hot jobs report and what it means for the Fed going forward.