Closing Bell

Stocks ended an up-and-down session near the flatline as investors await this week’s Fed decision and signals from the IPO market via  Instacart. David Bahnsen from The Bahnsen Group explains why he “wouldn’t touch Instacart with a 10-foot pole.” Chris Harvey from Wells Fargo discusses opportunities in the market ahead of the Fed. Meantime the UAW strike dragged on to a fourth day, sending shares of Ford, GM, and Stellantis lower. Gabelli fund manager Brian Sponheimer discusses if there are any investable names in the auto space. Elon Musk biographer Walter Isaacson talks about new reports that Turkey and Saudi Arabia are angling for an EV factory. Plus the latest on Block, Norfolk Southern, and how art is performing as an asset class. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Major averages ended Friday lower as chip stocks slid on demand worries. Wilmington Trust’s Meghan Shue and Unlimited Funds’ Bob Elliott break down the market action. Our Phil LeBeau reports that Ford plans to lay off 600 workers as UAW strikes ramp up while GM warns of negative ripple effects. Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi on his company’s latest fundraising and a potential IPO timeline. Needham’s Charles Shi on Arm’s first two days of trading and a Reuters report warning Taiwan Semi is worried about demand. Craft Ventures Co-Founder David Sacks talks his new company SaaSGrid and the state of tech. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are now halfway through a historically bad month for stocks and they’ve shown some remarkable resiliency lately. So, does it mean we’re out of the woods or about to get worse? Cameron Dawson of NewEdge and Hightower’s Stephanie Link gives their expert forecasts. Plus, Dominic Rizzo from T. Rowe Price says the tech trade still has room to run. He explains why. And, Ed Yardeni is says stocks will end the year higher and could rise as much as 20% by the end of 2024.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Walter Isaacson’s new biography on Elon Musk sparked controversy with the revelation that the SpaceX founder withheld Starlink internet services to Ukraine in a military operation on Russia last year. While the company was not under military contract at the time—and has since received funding from the Pentagon— the disclosure fueled the debate that U.S. government and allies are too reliant on SpaceX. U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall joins Morgan Brennan from the floor of the Air Force Association’s annual Air, Space, Cyber conference to discuss national security contracts, China, AI and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks closed higher as investors cheered Arm’s successful IPO. Annandale Capital’s George Seay and Zevenbergen Capital’s Anthony Zachary break down the market action. Ahead of the midnight deadline for a new contract with UAW, Ford CEO Jim Farley on where negotiations stand. Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen talks the company’s earnings and how it plans to monetize its AI offerings. Peter Oppenheimer, Goldman Sachs Chief Global Equity Strategist, on why AI is not a bubble and has more room to run. Jon and CNBC.com’s Hugh Son talk regional banks—and the new challenge they are facing. Seaport’s Ken Zener on Lennar’s earnings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How long can the market’s unique ability to brush off almost anything thrown its way really last? Gabriela Santos from JP Morgan Asset Management and Virtus Investment Partners’ Joe Terranova give their expert opinions. Plus, ARM made its highly anticipated market debut today. Corient’s Amy Kong explains how she is playing the IPO market. And, Treasury Partners’ Rich Saperstein is laying out his case for caution.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The fastest growing defense prime is also home to the largest space business in the world. Northrop Grumman's space systems surged 17% in both Q1 and Q1 -- the combination of 20 companies brought together over time. While 85% of the company's space business is concentrated in national security, the company also does work for civil and commercial space. In a rare interview, Morgan Brennan speaks with CEO Kathy Warden from inside of Northrop Grumman’s mission operations center.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CIO Barbara Doran and Morgan Stanley's Seth Carpenter analyze market action. Moor Insights & Strategy CEO Patrick Moorhead discusses ARM's potential growth. Andrew Ng breaks down the AI summit with Elon Musk and Sundar Pichai. Air Force Secretary talks about China's threats and potential government shutdown economic impact.

Why have stocks been able to largely brush off today’s CPI? And what does it say – if anything – about where your money might go from here? All star panel of Alicia Levine of BNY Mellon, Marci McGregor of BofA Merrill Lynch and Citi’s Kristen Bitterly give their takes. Plus, King Lip is seeing some serious upside in tech… despite the sector’s rough month. He explains why. And Schwab’s Kevin Gordon is breaking down his rate hike forecast.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.