Closing Bell

Navigate the Federal Reserve’s market impact with Vince Reinhart and Carole Schleif from BNY Investments analyzing implications from Powell’s speech. T. Rowe Price’s Tony Wang examines the ongoing tech rotation. UBS’s John Lovallo breaks down the housing trade opportunities, while RBC’s Gerard Cassidy provides insights on the banking sector outlook. Adam Crisafulli from Vital Knowledge sets up next week’s key market catalysts as consumer discretionary faces pressure and chips rally.

What exactly did chair Powell mean to convey in Jackson Hole this morning and is the market interpreting his message correctly? We discuss with the Wharton School’s Jeremy Siegel, Neuberger Berman’s Shannon Saccocia and Metlife Investment Management’s Drew Matus. Plus, Randy Kroszner – a former Fed Governor – tells us what Powell’s speech might mean for the upcoming September meeting. And, HSBC’s Max Kettner helps us break down the final crucial moments of this busy trading day.

SPACs, or Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, are back – with aerospace & defense tech startups embracing the moment. Merlin, a startup focused on deploying AI into cockpits, is the latest to do so. The company announced a reverse merge with a SPAC led by Inflection Point Asset Management, valuing the company at $800 million pre-money and raise hundred of millions of dollars in proceeds. CEO Matt George joins Morgan Brennan to discuss the prospects of going public.

Wells Fargo Senior Economist Sarah House leads "The Jackson 5" analysis of key economic indicators ahead of the Fed symposium. Wedbush's Matt Bryson explains his Nvidia price target hike this week ahead of earnings. Brooke May from Evans May Wealth charts the market's next move. Plus, an exclusive look inside one of America's largest biologic drug manufacturing plants as Fujifilm's North Carolina facility prepares to produce drugs for Johnson & Johnson and Regeneron. Tom Rogers, former NBC Cable President and Versant Board senior advisor, breaks down the streaming wars as ESPN launches its new standalone app.

Armada is a startup focused on movable data center systems in AI computing in remote locations. It all started with a close collaboration with SpaceX, using the Starlink broadband network for connectivity. Co-founder & CEO Dan Wright joins Morgan Brennan to discuss edge computing, partnerships with energy producers and the AI arms race.

Is this bout of seasonal choppiness a helpful reset to refresh the bull market or signs of a more fragile tape emerging? We discuss with CIO of Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank Chris Hyzy, Payne Capital Courtney Garcia and Morgan Stanley’s Jim Caron. Plus, John Kernan from TD Cowen tells us how he is playing the retail space this earnings season. And, Disney launched ESPN’s new flagship streaming app. Julia Boorstin breaks down all the details

Navigate today's market landscape with Kristina Partsinevelos setting the market theme while Rick Santelli breaks down critical bond market movements. Scott Wren from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and Brent Schutte from Northwestern Mutual share their global market outlook. BHP CEO Mike Henry discusses earnings, tariffs impact on the global economy and more. Legendary bond observer Jim Grant weighs in on the bond market ahead of Jackson Hole. Plus, CFRA's Arun Sundaram previews Walmart's upcoming earnings.

We discuss what’s at stake for the tech space with Charles Schwab’s Liz Ann Sonders. Plus, Target named a new CEO set to replace Brian Cornell in February 2026. We break down that – and the broader retail sector – with our Courtney Reagan and Mizuho’s David Bellinger. And, Fairlead’s Katie Stockton tells us the key levels she’s watching right now.

Markets correspondent Kristina Partsinevelos kicks off today's show with key market themes, followed by Rick Santelli on bond market movements from the CME. Charles Bobrinsky, Vice Chairman and Head of Investment Group at Ariel Investments, and Tim Urbanowicz from Innovator ETFs break down the latest market action. We preview Target earnings with Zihahn Ma from Bernstein. In a major autonomous vehicle development, Applied Intuition Co-Founder & CEO Qasar Younis joins us to discuss the company's new self-driving system launch and expansion into passenger vehicles. Plus, Angelica Peebles covers Viking Therapeutics, and Alan Ratner from Zelman & Associates analyzes Toll Brothers earnings and the broader housing market outlook.

Is it time to prepare for a bigger pullback in the AI trade? We discuss with Trivariate’s Adam Parker, RBC Capital Markets’ Lori Calvasina and Invesco’s Brian Levitt. Plus, Bill Miller IV from Miller Value Partners weighs in crypto’s wild ride. And, Allianz’s Mohamed El-Erian tells us what he’s expecting from Jackson Hole.

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.

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.

Kristina Partsinevelos sets the market theme before Rick Santelli breaks down bond market reaction to fresh economic data. Eamon Javers reports on the Trump–Putin meeting, followed by insight from former Defense Secretary Mark Esper. Gene Sperling, former NEC Director, discusses the economy and the Fed, while Adam Crisafulli of Vital Knowledge reviews the week that was and the week ahead. Beeneet Kothari of Tekne Capital examines China’s economic slowdown, and Aneesha Sherman of Bernstein previews retail sales and earnings.

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.

Kristina Partsinevelos opens with the market theme before Rick Santelli breaks down bond market reaction to the latest PPI. Steve Liesman explains what drove the number. Former Fed Governor Frederic Mishkin shares insight on the economy and the Fed’s next steps. Earnings focus turns to Applied Materials, while our Leslie Picker covers 13F filings. Bob Elliott of Unlimited and Kristina Hooper of Man Group weigh in on market direction, and Chris Retzler of Needham highlights a big week for small caps. Angelica Peebles reports on Eli Lilly raising Mounjaro prices in Europe in response to Trump’s pressure.

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.

Kristina Partsinevelos sets the day’s market theme before Rick Santelli covers bond market reaction. Paul Hickey of Bespoke Investment discusses weakening breadth, while Ben Reitzes of Melius Research examines the software slump and the role AI is playing. Earnings spotlight includes Cisco, plus Kate Rogers on the fast casual sector’s troubles with Danilo Gargiulo of Bernstein analyzing Cava’s crash and where to find value in the restaurant sector. Centerview Partners co-president Tony Kim weighs in on a bullish environment for IPOs and dealmaking – and if it can continue.

The story continues to be the broadening as tech takes a slight breather today. Plus, another booming IPO could be a big signal for the overall outlook for stocks. We discuss with Trivariate’s Adam Parker, Charles Schwab’s Kevin Gordon and Mike Rode from American Century Investments. BTIG’s top technician out with a fresh note on small caps today. He joins us with what’s behind his call. Lo Toney from Plexo Capital tells us how he is navigating the tech space with the Nasdaq at new highs. And, Anastasia Amoroso from Partners Group tells us whether she thinks this is really one of the best environments we’ve seen in some time for investing in stocks and bonds.

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.

The record run resumed with new questions about how far this rally can really go? Blackrock’s Rick Rieder gives us his take. Plus, former Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan tells us what he thinks the Fed should do about interest rates. And, 3Fourteen’s Warren Pies tells us where he thinks stocks are heading – as we near another record close.