How the Markets Are Gaming The Election; Are the Mag 7 Still the Names to Own?; Piper Sandler’s Top AI Infrastructure Names 10/29/24

“Worldwide Exchange” delivers essential, actionable information and analysis for anyone who wants to be part of the global business conversation. CNBC Anchor Frank Holland takes listeners through top business stories with global significance. Features conversations with key leaders, analysis of business and investor trends, and impact across international markets.

Milken Institute economist Bill Lee discusses how today’s jobs report will impact the Fed’s rate decision next week.  Plus, top analysts from Mizuho and TD Cowen highlight the key takeaways from Apple and Amazon’s earnings.  And, CNBC’s Emily Wilkins reports from the battleground state of Arizona, on why immigration and border security are major issues for many business owners.

PGIM Economist Tom Porcelli discusses what will be most important for the markets and the Fed to look for in today’s PCE report.  Plus, Wedbush’s Joel Kulina breaks down the key takeaways from Meta and Microsoft’s results.  And, Visa chief economist Wayne Best unveils the company’s holiday spending forecast, and whether consumers will be shelling out more for gifts this year.

Apollo Global Chief Economist discusses how a slate of economic data over the next several days could impact what the Fed does when it meets the day after the election.  Plus, RBC’s Amy Wu Silverman outlines an options strategy for investors to hedge risks in the equity markets.  And, the co-founder & CEO of Uncle Nearest Whiskey, the fastest-growing whiskey brand in the U.S., talks about trends in the spirits market and whether demand is moderating following the early days of the pandemic.

Henrietta Treyz of Veda Partners and Ben Emons of FedWatch Advisors discuss whether the markets are misreading the race for the White House, and which sectors could be in favor depending on the outcome.  Plus, Nancy Tengler of Laffer Tengler Investments says the mega-cap tech stocks still deserve a place in every investor’s portfolio.  And, Piper Sandler’s James Fish lays out which names are the top of the heap in the AI infrastructure space.

Tina Fordham of Fordham Global Insight discusses how investors are bracing for the outcome of the U.S. election with just over a week to go.  Plus, Amrita Sen of Energy Aspects talk about longer-term trends in oil prices now that Israel has conducted a strike on Iran.  And, Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Harbour highlights which restaurant stocks investors may dine on this earnings season.

Why a judge’s decision to block Tapestry’s more than $8 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings could send chills throughout the M&A space.  Plus, Franklin Mutual Advisers identifies sectors of the commercial real estate market where investors could find opportunity.  And, the CEO of software maker Pegasystems discusses the company’s push further into generative AI.

“Worldwide Exchange” delivers essential, actionable information and analysis for anyone who wants to be part of the global business conversation. CNBC Anchor Frank Holland takes listeners through top business stories with global significance. Features conversations with key leaders, analysis of business and investor trends, and impact across international markets.

“Worldwide Exchange” delivers essential, actionable information and analysis for anyone who wants to be part of the global business conversation. CNBC Anchor Frank Holland takes listeners through top business stories with global significance. Features conversations with key leaders, analysis of business and investor trends, and impact across international markets.

“Worldwide Exchange” delivers essential, actionable information and analysis for anyone who wants to be part of the global business conversation. CNBC Anchor Frank Holland takes listeners through top business stories with global significance. Features conversations with key leaders, analysis of business and investor trends, and impact across international markets.