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 Advisers discusses if it’s a signal of a coming recession. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 “Last Word.” 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 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 WiFi with SpaceX, as that stock takes a dive. And the CFO of Spotify breaks down subscriber and ad trends as the streaming platform makes a move lower. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 paces for its worst month since 2008, Angelo Zino from CFRA breaks down what we’ve learned from big tech earnings, and what to expect when the rest of the mega-caps report results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Advisors explains who he’s navigating the market. And, Michael Santoli’s “Last Word” is “Rare Stakes.” He talks about why this week could be pivotal for stocks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 market comeback, Chris Caso from Raymond James explains why he just upgraded chipmakers AMD and Marvell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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” is “resilience.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Dana Telsey discusses the trade on Gap – which shed nearly a fifth of its value after cutting sales guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Private Wealth Management outlines his strategy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.