Closing Bell

This holiday-shortened trading week ends with a tension-release rally pushing the key infexes further into record territory. So what could be next for your money? We discuss with Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, Truist’s Keith Lerner and Wealth Enhancement Group’s Aya Yoshioka. Plus, former Fed Governor Frederic Mishkin breaks down his first reaction to the jobs report and what it might mean for the Fed’s next move. And, Lisa Shalett – CIO of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management – tells us where she is finding opportunity in the second half of the year.

S&P 500 closed at a record high today. Our Kristina Partsinevelos tracks key stock movers, while Rick Santelli breaks down action in the bond market. Scott Wren of Wells Fargo and Adam Crisafulli of Vital Knowledge weigh in on where the second half of the year could be headed. Big Technology’s Alex Kantrowitz reacts to Microsoft’s plan to cut 9,000 jobs and what is says about broader tech labor landscape. Affirm CEO Max Levchin joins to discuss what he’s seeing from consumers and payment trends Tim Seymour makes the case for getting bullish on health care.

What’s next for stocks? Solus’ Dan Greenhaus, Hightower’s Stephanie Link and Invesco’s Brian Levitt. Plus, Plexo Capital’s Lo Toney tells us how he is playing the tech space right now. And, we get some top plays for your portfolio as we kick off the second half with Michael Bapis from Vios Advisors at Rockefeller Global.

Washington wrestles with the latest budget bill. Our Emily Wilkins breaks down the latest, followed by reaction to the Senate passing its version of it from OMB Director Russell Vought. Paul Hickey of Bespoke and Jose Rasco from HSBC weigh in on the market setup heading into the second half. Banks begin unveiling capital return plans—Leslie Picker tracks the headlines. Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel joins on the travel boom ahead of July 4th and what he is seeing for summer.

What will drive the market for the remainder of the year? We discuss with Trivarite’s Adam Parker, Schwab’s Kevin Gordon and Robinhood’s Stephanie Guild. Plus, we break down the latest in the ongoing drama between President Trump and Elon Musk – and what it could mean for Tesla’s stock. And, Abby Yoder from JP Morgan Private Bank breaks out her playbook for the second half.

Two major narratives unfold — one on Wall Street, the other in Washington. We kick things off with market insight from Richard Bernstein of Richard Bernstein Advisors and Citi’s Scott Chronert. Stifel’s Brian Gardner breaks down the latest from D.C.. Evercore Chairman Emeritus and BlackRock Co-Founder Ralph Schlosstein weighs in on global M&A and the policy landscape. Plus, Morgan digs deep on the Army’s autonomous push. Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck on space demand and the stock’s huge run.

Have the bulls stolen back the benefit of the doubt for keeps or is the case for caution rising along with stock prices? We discuss with Strategas’ Chris Verrone, Requisite Capital’s Bryn Talkington and Capital Area’s Malcolm Ethridge. Plus, Former Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher reveals his forecast for the fed. And, Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson is mapping out where he sees stocks headed in the second half.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent live from the White House lawn on pulling out of trade talks with Canada, the state of China rare minerals deal and if he would replace Powell as Federal Reserve Chair. Plus, S&P 500 and Nasdaq record closes—where do markets go from here?

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.

Morgan sits down with Pete Cannito, CEO of Redwire, and Kirk Konert, Managing Partner at, AE Industrial -- one of the few aerospace private equity firms out there--to discuss Redwire’s game-changing acquisition of Edge Autonomy and how it transforms the company. The conversation explores how drones, AI, and autonomous systems are reshaping modern warfare, the growing investment in defense tech, and the role of space in global deterrence strategies. Cannito and Konert share insights on navigating this dynamic landscape and seizing a trillion-dollar market opportunity.

Our Rick Santelli breaks down the latest on the Fed speculation and its impact. Stephanie Link of Hightower and Keith Lerner of Truist weigh in on the market outlook. Nike earnings hit after the bell, and Oppenheimer’s Brian Nagel offers instant analysis on the Dow component. Our Diana Olick breaks down the state of the U.S. housing market, while our Pippa Stevens reports from Brooklyn on a new NYC wind farm project. Defense stocks also in focus, with top picks from Stifel's Jonathan Siegmann.

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.

Interactive Brokers’ Steve Sosnick and Invesco’s Brian Levitt break down the momentum and what could keep it going as the S&P 500 approaches record high. U.S. Special Envoy for Peace Missions Steve Witkoff discusses potential off-ramps to conflict in the Middle East and the state of the Iran-Israel ceasefire. PIMCO’s Pramol Dhawan weighs in on global markets and emerging risks. Vanguard Chief Global Economist Joe Davis lays out his midyear outlook for rates, growth, and asset allocation. Plus, Scott Cohn reports from Meta’s sprawling new data center campus in Louisiana, examining which states are winning the AI infrastructure race.

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.

As Chair Powell testifies on Capitol Hill, BNY's Vince Reinhart offers insight into what it means for the Fed path and investor expectations. Victoria Greene of G Squared breaks down the market positioning. FedEx and AeroVironment earnings. Former Pentagon official Roger Zakheim weighs in on the state of ceasefire efforts in the Middle East while Crowdstrike CEO George Kurtz joins to talk the rising cyber threats coming from Iran. More on the wild moves in the energy market with Again Capital’s John Kilduff.

Tech hit a new record high today with the Nasdaq 100 also approaching its own milestone. We discuss with Schwab’s Liz Ann Sonders. Plus, top technician Jeff deGraaf is highlighting three must-see charts he is watching right now. And, we drill down on some big moves in Carnival and Uber today.

As tensions rise in the Middle East, former Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Council on Foreign Relations President Richard Haass assess the responses and global ramifications. Payne’s Courtney Garcia and Mike Santoli weigh the market's reaction, while Arjun Murti of Veriten breaks down curious reaction in the energy markets. Tim Seymour analyzes moves in the dollar, gold, and global positioning. Plus, our Phil LeBeau reports on Tesla’s strong stock move today after the weekend’s rollout of its Robotaxi in Austin, TX.

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.

San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly talks inflation, policy, and the path of the economy. Schwab’s Kevin Gordon weighs in on this week’s market action. Dan Ives of Wedbush breaks down Tesla’s Robotaxi momentum and IBM’s recent breakout. Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth talks the company’s AI push, competition with defense contractors, and joining the U.S. Army Reserve. Our Pippa Stevens reports on the high-stakes competition between states to land data centers—and what it’s costing taxpayers.

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.