Closing Bell

The Dow and S&P 500 closed at record highs – and our Mike Santoli gives a few market measures on why investor risk appetite is nowhere near stretched. Needham’s Laura Martin and LightShed’s Walter Piecyk on what their channel checks reveal from the iPhone 16’s first weekend of sales. DA Davidson’s Gil Luria issued a rare downgrade for Microsoft stock – he says rivals are catching up on AI. Plus, PIMCO chief emerging markets portfolio manager Pramol Dhawan on global hotspots to check out for your portfolio. 

Rick Rieder, a BlackRock financial expert, shares insights on the market's potential for gains post-Fed decisions. Venture capitalist Rashaun Williams discusses his top growth investments in a shifting landscape towards fixed income. Bank of America's Brian Moynihan analyzes consumer behavior trends, highlighting concerns and opportunities. The conversation covers the challenges facing companies like GM, a tech stock resurgence, and the revival of IPO activities, showcasing the evolving investment strategies in light of recent economic shifts.

Patrick Moorhead, CEO of Moor Insights & Strategy, discusses the Dow's record close following a Fed rate cut and the potential for a Qualcomm-Intel merger that could benefit both companies. Tony Fadell, co-creator of the iPhone and iPod, shares insights on the launch of iPhone 16 and the implications of AI for Apple. The conversation also touches on the reopening of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant and its sale of power to Microsoft, highlighting exciting investment opportunities in the nuclear sector.

From the open to the close, “Closing Bell” and “Closing Bell: Overtime” have you covered. From what’s driving market moves to how investors are reacting, Scott Wapner, Jon Fortt, Morgan Brennan and Michael Santoli guide listeners through each trading session and bring to you some of the biggest names in business.

Eric Mandl, Sr. Managing Director at Guggenheim Securities, discusses the recent Fed-driven rally and a potential wave of tech mergers on the horizon. He highlights which sectors are ripe for consolidation. Elliott Hill, returning as Nike's CEO, shares insights into the company's leadership transition and its positive impact on morale and stock performance. They also examine FedEx's disappointing earnings and the broader market's adaptability amid economic shifts. The conversation touches on the growing role of AI in transforming business strategies.

Polaris Dawn has done the impossible: making history with private citizens conducting a spacewalk. The extravehicular activity was done to test SpaceX’s new suits. Fresh off of splashdown, mission commander & Shift4 CEO Jared Isaacman joins Morgan Brennan to discuss the view from his walk, how this space mission compared to Inspiration4— his previous venture—and the path ahead for the Polaris Program.

How much fuel is left in the market’s rocket boosters after gains eight of the past nine days? Our all-star panel of NewEdge’s Cameron Dawson, Virtus’ Joe Terranova and Payne Capital’s Courtney Garcia debate where they stand right now.  Plus, Morgan Stanley’s Sherry Paul tells us why investors should be recalibrating their portfolios now that we are in a rate cutting cycle. And, Apple got a big boost in today’s session and led the tech sector higher. We break down what’s behind that bounce. 

David Zervos from Jefferies discusses how the recent Fed rate cut spurred mixed reactions across markets. Barbara Doran from BD8 shares insights into potential stock performance post-cut. Investor Dan Niles focuses on the impact of rate changes on tech and energy stocks. Mark Mobius explores global market opportunities stemming from these economic shifts. Former Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren offers predictions on future Fed policies and their effects on global investment strategies.

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 50 basis points today … and stocks fell in response. DoubleLine’s Jeffrey Gundlach gives his first take on what this could mean for the economy and your money. Plus, expert analysis from Senior Markets Commentator Mike Santoli. 

The S&P 500 touched an intraday record the day before the Fed decision, where Wall Street is split on whether to expect a 25 or 50-basis-point cut. RBC’s Lori Calvasina, Vital Knowledge’s Adam Crisafulli, and Neuberger Berman’s Joe Amato all weigh in on their expectations and how the Fed could change the narrative. Shake Shack’s CEO Rob Lynch joins for his first interview since taking the helm at the company in May, with his read on consumer spending and Shake Shack’s place in the value menu wars. Plus Intuit’s CEO on the company’s new enterprise tools, Coursera’s CEO on the parts of the world benefitting from AI, and an update on Elliott’s activist battle with Southwest.