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Wharton School Professor Jeremy Siegel tells us what he thinks is next for this resilient market rally. Plus, Roger Altman – founder of Evercore ISI – tells us what he is forecasting from the fed meeting in November. And, top technician Jeff DeGraaf breaks down what he is calling “the most important market call right now.” 

The Department of Defense is prepared to award nearly $1 billion in loans to jumpstart technology critical to national security. The office, established in 2022, recently issued a Notice of Funding Availability laying out the criteria and application process for the Pentagon loans. The loans can be awarded to 31 categories ranging from quantum science to space propulsion. OSC Director Jason Rathje joins Morgan Brennan to discuss the new program and the intersection between technology and national security.

Stocks slipped in midday trading, but AI was a standout performer after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s comments to Overtime about demand for its Blackwell chips. T. Rowe Price’s Dom Rizzo weighs in on the AI trade and what the next few years could look like. Claudia Sahm gives her take on the economy ahead of tomorrow’s major jobs report. Plus, Christie’s CEO Guillaume Cerutti on the art market and luxury spending levels. 

NewEdge’s Cameron Dawson, Virtus’ Joe Terranova and Morgan Stanley’s Ellen Zentner break down how they’re navigating today’s volatility. Plus, Lo Toney from Plexo Capital tells us what he thinks is next for OpenAI after its massive funding round. And, we explain what’s behind the big drop in Hims & Hers stock today. 

An exclusive interview with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Hear why he says we are already in the next wave of AI – and what comes after that. Plus, Accenture CEO Julie Sweet joins Huang to discuss the potential of enterprise AI. Plus, Secretary Pete Buttigieg gives his first comments since the port strike began. 

Trivariate’s Adam Parker, JP Morgan Asset Management’s Jack Manley and Wealth Enhancement’s Aya Yoshioka reveal their outlooks. Plus, OpenAI closed its latest round of funding. Kate Rooney breaks down all the details and Intelligent Alpha’s Doug Clinton tells us what this could mean for the broader AI space. And, Lauren Goodwin tells us what she thinks the fed’s latest move could mean for your money. 

Stocks dipped lower as Iran launched a missile attack on Israel, but by the end of the session had clawed back most of their losses. Bespoke’s Paul Hickey and Jefferies’ David Zervos break down how to be defensive during this volatility, plus former Deputy Assistant Defense Secretary Roger Zakheim on what next steps might happen in the Middle East. Nike reported its final earnings quarter before new CEO Elliott Hill takes the helm; Oppenheimer analyst Brian Nagel reacts to the numbers and talks why he likes the stock, despite it being in the doldrums this year. 

Today marks a new quarter for stocks with the economy, earnings , election and geopolitics all on investors minds. Morgan Stanley’s Chris Toomey – one of the country’s top investment advisors – reveals how he is navigating the market right now. Plus, star chip analyst Stacy Rasgon weighs in on the sell-off in the semi space. And, we break down what to watch when Nike reports in Overtime. 

As September closes, the market experiences surprising rallies influenced by the Federal Reserve's comments. The potential implications of a ports strike loom large, impacting supply chains ahead of the holiday season. Delving into the industrial sector, experts highlight strong performances from giants like GE, and an impressive surge in homebuilder stocks points to growth. Discussions also touch on labor dynamics, upcoming IPOs, and Wall Street's earnings outlook, revealing a landscape rich with opportunities despite evolving challenges.

Brian Belski, a market analyst from Solus Alternative Asset Management, discusses the longevity of the current stock bull run. Ryan Detrick, a skilled technician, shares insights on upcoming market rallies, banking on year-end optimism. Seema Mody, a financial journalist, analyzes the unexpected drop in Carnival shares despite strong earnings, shedding light on trends in the travel sector. Together, they explore key economic shifts, sector performances, and investor strategies as the market approaches the end of the quarter.