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Steve Leisman, senior economics correspondent who explains Fed context. Jeffrey Gundlach, DoubleLine founder and fixed-income veteran with macro views. They discuss the Fed holding rates, timing of future cuts, dollar and commodities themes. The conversation pivots to mega-cap earnings, previewing what to watch from Microsoft, Meta and Tesla.

Julian Emanuel, Senior Managing Director at Evercore ISI who leads equity, derivatives, and quant strategy, offers macro and tech valuation perspective. He discusses why tech might still be attractive amid AI-driven rotation. Conversation covers narrow market leadership, financing AI capex and how Tesla’s upcoming results and robo-taxi narrative could sway sentiment.

John Belton, portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, on big tech valuations and CapEx tradeoffs at companies like Meta and Apple. Seema Modi, CNBC reporter, on notable stock movers and analyst actions. They cover tech earnings, metal and natural gas moves from the storm, small-cap strength versus mega-caps, and a BlackRock private credit writedown.

Adam Parker, equity strategist focused on risk management and earnings-season dynamics. Sherry Paul, Morgan Stanley private wealth advisor specializing in AI, supply chains, and allocation. They discuss Fed week and chair speculation. They debate earnings-season risks and whether estimates are too high. They outline how to position versus big-cap tech and which parts of tech to own amid volatility.

Katie Stockton, technical market analyst who maps S&P momentum, and Dan Niles, portfolio manager focused on big tech and AI, discuss looming mega-cap reports and market positioning. They dive into Microsoft, Apple, Meta and Tesla outlooks. Commodities chatter includes dramatic moves in gold, silver and natural gas. Short, punchy takes on sector rotation, tech momentum and what to watch next.

Tom Lee, Fundstrat founder and market forecaster; Pippa Stevens, CNBC energy reporter; Jeff Cornish, AccuWeather meteorologist. They cover a massive winter storm threatening 200 million people. They discuss expected snow, ice and outages. They explain the natural gas surge and supply risks. They look at airline cancellations and wider market and sector implications.

Markets are buzzing as they digest a robust earnings session. Intel reports a beat but faces concerns over supply issues and disappointing guidance. Meanwhile, Alcoa impresses with strong revenue, touching on increased aluminum prices and production outlook. Natural gas prices surge amidst cold forecasts, driving commodity discussions. In tech, enthusiasm rises with stock upgrades, especially for Micron. Plus, insights on geopolitical factors and an intriguing lawsuit involving Trump and J.P. Morgan add to the market's drama.

Chris Toomey, a top financial advisor at Morgan Stanley, shares his insights on what high-net-worth clients are concerned about, including gold allocations and hedging strategies. Richard Clarida, former Federal Reserve Vice Chair, discusses potential Fed chair nominees and predicts no immediate rate changes, emphasizing Fed independence. They delve into the impact of the president's tariff turnaround on market volatility and the implications for economic resilience, particularly focusing on small-cap stocks and their current valuation challenges.

Henry McVey, Partner at KKR, shares his insights on macro outlook and asset allocation strategies, emphasizing the importance of owning assets tied to nominal GDP. Anastasia Amorosa, Chief Investment Strategist at Partners Group, discusses the significance of earnings and housing affordability amid market noise. They analyze President Trump's uplifting comments from Davos that spiked market reactions and explore investment themes driven by AI and geopolitical factors. Both guests stress the importance of focusing on cash flow and quality in a volatile environment.

In a compelling interview, President Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States, discusses pivotal geopolitical and economic topics. He unveils his ambitious Greenland framework, hinting at a potential security strategy. Trump also announces the removal of planned tariffs, providing market relief and eliciting sharp equity gains. Additionally, he critiques the Federal Reserve's leadership expectations and underscores domestic policy initiatives like credit card caps and housing restrictions. His insights spark lively discussions on market implications and investor sentiment.