Closing Bell

The U.S. Space Force was stood up in 2019 as the first new military service in over seventy years. Now, nearly five years since its establishment, the orbital battleground has shifted—towards what General Raymond calls the first commercial space war. Since retiring from active duty in 2022, General Raymond now serves as a senior managing director at Cerberus, and sits on the board of several space startups including Axiom Space and Impulse Space. He joins Morgan Brennan to discuss the risk of nuclear war in space, public-private partnerships and the state of the U.S. Space Force.

Anduril co-founder Trae Stephens talks the company’s new factory and its latest funding round. Former Fed economist Claudia Sahm on if her rule, the Sahm rule, is being overused by investors right now. Plus, The Hartford CEO Christopher Swift on the continued rise in insurance costs and our Phil LeBeua gives the latest on the Southwest activist battle with Elliott Management.

Stocks cautiously creeping higher with easing inflation back on the table. Goldman Sachs’ Jan Hatzius and Wharton Professor Jeremy Siegel break down their expectations for the Fed’s upcoming meetings. Plus, Solus’ Dan Greenhaus and Hightower’s Stephanie Link share their strategies as the rally gains ground. And, a difficult day for shares of Alphabet. Deirdre Bosa digs into the move.

Stocks rallied into the close and ended near session highs after a key inflation read came in lighter than estimates. The big corporate story of the day was Starbucks: hiring Brian Niccol away from Chipotle to be the new CEO. Starbucks recorded its best day ever; Barclays analyst Jeffrey Bernstein breaks down what is next for both companies. Tech investor Dan Niles on how to play the current volatility and navigating AI. Evercore ISI Vice Chairman Krishna Guha on the Fed and inflation. Plus, top-rated retail analyst Christopher Horver of JPMorgan on what to expect from Walmart and other retailers this week. 

The market rebound takes hold after a softer-than-expected PPI print. BlackRock’s Rick Rieder joins exclusively to discuss where he’s seeking gains. Plus, Allianz’s Mohamed El-Erian sets investors up for a critical CPI report. And, Starbucks shares notching their best day on record after a CEO shake-up. Kate Rogers breaks down the move… and we dig into an activist shareholder’s influence.

Join market experts Ryan Detrick, Michael Sansoterra, Afsaneh Beschloss, Chris Caso, James Shin, and Anthony Tutrone as they navigate a turbulent stock market. They discuss Qualcomm's recent downgrade, the bullish outlook on Eli Lilly, and prime picks in alternative investments. Insights delve into upcoming economic data, the potential for a soft landing, and retail transformations post-pandemic. Each guest offers a unique perspective on how geopolitical risks and interest rates are shaping investment strategies.

Investors anticipating a critical few days for stocks after a wild week on Wall Street. NewEdge’s Cameron Dawson, Wealth Enhancement’s Ayako Yoshioka and Greg Branch of Branch Global Capital Advisors debate their market forecasts. Plus, Stempoint Capital’s Michelle Ross maps out her playbook for the pharma and biotech space. And, Jetblue’s stock faced its worst day ever today. Phil Lebeau explains what is behind that drop. 

Stocks stage another comeback attempt to claw back Monday’s gains. HSBC’s Jose Rasco and Charles Schwab’s Kevin Gordon break down where things in the market. BofA’s Robert Ohmes previews next week’s retail reports after executives warned about a slowing consumer. Mark Mobius on international opportunities and global volatility. ELF Beauty CEO Tarang Amin on the latest quarter, growing market share and the strength of the consumer. Axon CEO Rick Smith on growing demand for drones in law enforcement.

Tom Lee, a financial expert known for his market insights, joins Bryn Talkington, a capital strategist, Yung-Yu Ma from BMO Wealth Management, and Chris Harvey, a securities analyst, to tackle the burning question: can we trust this market rebound? They explore the implications of upcoming CPI data and dissect recent market volatility. Harvey urges investors to focus on selective stock picks, while the group shares concerns over potential global risks and the Federal Reserve's strategies amid mixed signals in the economy.

CesiumAstro has cornered the market on an uncommon, but soon-to-be crucial part of the telecommunications market: phased array communications. The startup recently closed a Series B+ funding round with investors spanning across the Development Bank of Japan, L3Harris Technologies and Airbus Ventures. Founder & CEO Shey Sabripour joins Morgan Brennan to discus.