Closing Bell

Are investors headed for a “head fake” rally in May? Greg Branch from Veritas Financial lays out his prediction ahead of the Fed’s pivotal meeting on Wednesday. Plus, Mike Mayo from Wells Fargo Securities outlines three reasons why he’s bullish on banks. And, Michael Santoli is “birdwatching” for his “Last Word.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...

Stocks closing higher for a second straight day ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve decision on interest rates. Oaktree Capital’s Howard Marks discusses this year's wild market volatility and why he thinks the worst of the market's excesses have been corrected. Bridgewater’s Rebecca Patterson says she doesn't like stocks or bonds right now and explains what investments she finds attractive right...

Stocks rebounded in a late-day rally and the Nasdaq Composite closed near session highs. Bearish strategist Eric Johnston from Cantor Fitzgerald explains why he just turned “tactically bullish” for the short-term. Plus, Tom Lee from Fundstrat Global Advisors says the FAANG trade is a “no-brainer.” And, Michael Santoli’s “Last Word” was “normal.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:...

Stocks staging a huge comeback into the close as May kicks off in the green. The Dow had been down more than 500 points at one point. PIMCO CEO Emmanuel Roman discusses whether there is more downside to the market and fears the Fed's rate hikes could spark a recession. Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen on how consumers are reacting to inflation and higher interest rates and why he thinks food inflation i...

The Nasdaq Composite posts its worst month since 2008. Wharton School Professor says the market may look attractive for long-term investors. Plus, value investor Scott Black from Delphi Management gives his top picks right now. And, Michael Santoli’s “Last Word” is “endurance.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...

The major averages closed sharply lower to finish out a rough month for the bulls. Tony Dwyer from Canaccord and Charlie Bobrinskoy from Ariel break down the action, and whether or not they’d recommend buying the dips. Analysts Colin Gillis and Amit Daryanani debate the best way to play Apple’s pullback. Meantime Chevron CEO Mike Wirth discusses the outlook for the oil giant as shares move lower o...

Earnings guidance dominates the after hours trading session. Shares of Amazon fall more than 10% after the company provided a weak Q2 revenue outlook. Dan Ives from Wedbush Securities gives his instant analysis to those numbers. But, Apple rallies following an earnings beat across the board and forecasts better-than-expected EPS and revenue. And Michael Santoli’s “Last Word” is “relief.” Hosted by...

Stocks surged in another choppy session, with the Nasdaq finishing the day higher by more than 3%. Meta shareholder Barbara Doran and Wedbush analyst Ygal Arounian discuss whether or not the Facebook parent’s results are an all-clear signal for tech. The rally came even as the latest GDP numbers showed an unexpected contraction in the first quarter. Heather Boushey from the Council of Economic Adv...

Shares of Meta surge in after hours trade following a beat on earnings and user growth. But, Josh Brown from Ritholtz Wealth Management says investors shouldn’t trust the post-earnings bounce. Plus, Teladodoc gets crushed following a big earnings miss. Kari Firestone from Aureus Asset Management gives her reaction and analysis. And, Michael Santoli takes a closer look at all the stock moves in his...

Stocks closed well off their highs in a choppy day of trading, with results from Visa and Microsoft boosting the Dow, while Boeing and Alphabet dragged. Victor Jones from Tastytrade and Megan Horneman from Verdence discuss the read-through from tech earnings for the rest of the mega-cap names. Hawaiian Airlines CEO Peter Ingram joins to talk about his quarterly earnings and his deal for in-flight...

Big tech earnings after the bell. Dan Ives from Wedbush Securities, Bryn Talkington from Requisite Capital Management, and Brian Belski from BMO Capital Markets give their instant reaction and analysis to Microsoft and Alphabet’s reports. Plus, big news out of Robinhood. The company slashing 9% of its workforce. And, Michael Santoli’s “Last Word” is “cloudy.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

Stocks closed at the lows of the session after another painful day on Wall Street. Phil Camporeale from J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Eric Johnston from Cantor Fitzgerald square off in a bull-bear debate to discuss whether or not the selloff is a buying opportunity. Interactive Brokers chairman Thomas Peterffy weighs in on how retail investors are navigating the volatility. And as the Nasdaq pa...

Twitter’s board of directors accepts Elon Musk’s offer to buy the company. Closing Bell Overtime panelists Kantrowitz from Big Technology, Casey Newton from Platformer, Josh Brown from Ritholtz Wealth Management, and Dan Ives give their reaction and analysis. Plus, stocks stage a major comeback in late-day trade. Is it enough to tip the market into rally mode? Tom Lee from Fundstrat Global Advisor...

Shares of Twitter rallied on news that Elon Musk will officially buy the company for $54.20 per share, or roughly $44 billion dollars. Analysts Youssef Squali, Rohit Kulkarni, and Ygal Arounian weigh in on the move and what it means for the future of the social media giant. Plus, former SEC chairman Harvey Pitt discusses the potential regulatory headwinds around the deal. And as tech leads the mar...

The market sell-off accelerates in the final minutes of the trading day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 1000-points at session lows. Jim Cramer discusses whether or not earnings season can save the stock market. Plus, top investor Rick Heitzmann from FirstMark Capital looks at how the IPO market stacks up in the face of tech valuation pressures. And, Michael Santol’s “Last Word” i...

Stocks got slammed on the final day of the week, with the Dow turning lower for the month – joining the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq. Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester outlines her views on rate policy – including whether or not she thinks a 75 basis-point hike is appropriate. Analyst Brent Thill breaks down the tech trade ahead of a massive week of earnings for the mega-caps. And retail expert Dan...

Snap Inc. shares are volatile in after-hours trade after the company missed earnings expectations. Stephanie Link from Hightower gives her instant reaction and analysis to the report. Plus, Avery Sheffield from VantagePoint says that high-flying growth names are in for a "reality check." She takes a closer look at market valuations. And, is it time to get cautious? Chris Toomey from Morgan Stanley...

In a special edition of Closing Bell from Washington, Sara Eisen speaks with Fed Chair Jerome Powell and other leaders at the IMF’s Debate on the Global Economy. Mohamed El-Erian from Allianz breaks down the latest policy signals from the central bank leader, and the potential impact on the market. Meantime, the Netflix nightmare continues, with shares taking another leg lower after hedge fund man...

Tesla shares rally in after-hours trade following a big earnings beat. Dan Ives from Wedbush Securities calls them “almost Cinderella-type numbers.” But, Eric Johnston from Cantor Fitzgerald says mega cap tech names will underperform the market going forward. Plus, is TikTok to blame for waning interest in Netflix? Michael Santoli takes a closer look in his “Last Word.” Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

Stocks finished the day mixed – with the Dow gaining and the Nasdaq sinking. Netflix weighed sharply on the tech-heavy index after reporting a decline in subscribers. Analyst Will Power discusses what’s really to blame for the miss, and what comes next for the streaming company. Meantime IBM and P&G helped boost the Dow on the back of strong results. The CEO of IBM joins to talk about the strength...

Netflix plunges in after-hours trading after reporting a loss of 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter. But, value investor Bill Nygren from Oakmark Funds is still betting on the stock. Plus, JPMorgan’s Chief Global Markets Strategist Marko Kolanovic says “a near-term rally is likely,” and recommends both growth and value names. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz....

Wall Street finished the day sharply higher ahead of key tech earnings from Netflix and IBM. Alli McCartney from UBS and Barton Crockett from Rosenblatt debate whether or not tech earnings will help the Nasdaq catch up, after lagging all year long. The CEO of Citizens Financial Group breaks down earnings as that stock finishes near the top of the S&P 500. And Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic l...

Twitter vs the world? Alex Kantrowitz from Big Technology and Casey Newton from Platformer discuss the latest in Elon Musk’s battle for the social media giant. Plus, is Fundstrat’s Tom Lee getting less bullish? He breaks down his latest market call. And, has the market priced in the Fed’s tightening cycle? Steve Liesman speaks with St Louis Fed President James Bullard. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

Stocks ended the day lower after a seesaw session. Jason Trennert from Strategas and Jim Bianco from Bianco Research debate the impact of rising rates on the market, as yields on the 10-Year treasury note hit their highest level since 2018. The CEO of KBW gives his take on bank stocks, following a divergent performance for Bank of America and Charles Schwab on the back of results. World Bank Presi...

The talk of the tape is Elon Musk’s maneuver to takeover Twitter. Will he be successful? Alex Kantrowitz from Big Technology and Casey Newton from Platformer discuss. Plus, stocks closed at session lows and major averages notched another week of losses. Cameron Dawson from Fieldpoint Private explains why it’s time to focus on high quality and defensive-leaning names. And, Michael Santoli looks at...