Closing Bell

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...

Stocks selling off into the close ahead of a 3-day holiday weekend with tech leading the decline. Twitter shares closing in the red despite initially popping following Elon Musk’s $54 per share takeover offer for the social media company. Box CEO Aaron Levie explains why he thinks that bid may be too cheap. Evercore ISI’s Mark Mahaney weighs in on where the stock will go from here. Wells Fargo one...

Stocks closed near session highs. Chris Hyzy from Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank says there are bargains in the equity market. Plus, Tom Lee from Fundstrat Global Advisors explains why stay-at-home stocks is the “toughest group” to own right now. And, Michael Santoli looks “Beyond the Banks” for his Last Word. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Stocks rallying on Wall Street as the S&P and Nasdaq snapped 3-day losing streaks. Investors looking past a record gain in producer prices just a day after the hottest reading on consumer prices since 1981. Fed Governor Christopher Waller explains why he thinks inflation is peaking and how many more rate hikes it will take to get inflation under control. Mastercard Economics Institute Chief U.S. E...

Exclusive interview with Guggenheim Partners Global Chief Investment Officer Scott Minerd. He explains why he remains bullish in the face of hawkish Fed commentary. Plus, Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood responds to criticisms made about her funds following Morningstar’s downgrade of the ARK Innovation ETF. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

Stocks giving back big early gains extending the losing streaks for the S&P and Nasdaq to 3-days after the highest increase in consumer prices since 1981. National Economic Council Director Brian Deese says inflation is running uncomfortably high and explains why the White House’s plan to allow more ethanol in gasoline will help lower prices at the pump. And Satori Fund Founder Dan Niles explains...

Stocks closed near the lows of the day. Adam Parker from Trivariate Research says the upcoming earnings season may stabilize the market. Plus, is there an alternative for stocks? Anastasia Amoroso from iCapital makes the case. Walter Isaacson is working on an Elon Musk biography and says it’s not surprising that Musk decided not to join Twitter’s board of directors. And, Michael Santoli’s Last Wor...

The major averages closed near session lows after losing steam throughout the session. Fundstrat’s Tom Lee weighs in on the pullback, and whether he thinks the market has already bottomed. Investors Kyle Bass and Mark Mobius discuss the Chinese market and opportunities abroad. And a former Twitter board member gives his take on Elon Musk’s decision to not join Twitter’s board, and why it’s a “grea...