Software Bounces Back, Meta’s Broadcom Deal, UK’s Growth Warning 4/15/26

Former General Council for the Fed Board of Governors, Scott Alverez, reacts to the breaking news the DOJ is dropping its criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, potentially paving the way for the confirmation of Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh. Then the CFO of OpenAI on an IPO timeline, the cost of compute and the risked posed by new AI cyber tools. And CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz on why he says the AI models that identify cyber vulnerabilities, don’t pose an existential risk to his business. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shares of IBM and ServiceNow drop while Texas Instruments surges on the back on earnings. A look at the dispersion in the tech trade. Then the CEO of CBRE on the opportunity in data centers. And the CEO or regional bank Pinnacle Financial on results and exposure to private credit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CNBC speaking with the CEO of GE Vernova as that stock surges on the back of earnings. How AI is generating massive demand for that business. Then the CEO of Philip Morris on the company’s smokeless products such as Zyn, which are leading growth. And ahead of its IPO, a look at SpaceX’s AI strategy and a potential $60B acquisition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump’s nominee for Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh, takes questions from members of the Senate Banking Committee during his confirmation hearing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A look at the impact for the energy and equity markets with the President saying an extension of the current ceasefire is unlikely to be extended. Then QXO CEO Brad Jacobs on the company’s $17B deal for TopBuild, a company in the building and construction sector. And an early investor and Anthropic breaks down the company’s recent push for diplomacy in Washington. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks surge and oil drops as investors react to news about a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz during an Israel/Lebanon ceasefire. But IRGC affiliated media says Iranian armed forces will oversee ship movement in the Strait of Hormuz, adding if a U.S. naval blockade continues, the Strait will be closed. Then, CNBC reporting Cerebras could file an S1 as soon as today, moving forward with its plans to go public. Plus, how investors should think about Netflix results as that stock drops. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Breaking this hour: President Trump says Israel and Lebanon will begin a 10-day ceasefire today at 5pm ET. Then, the CEO of Charles Schwab with his first reaction to results. The company also announcing it will get into crypto trading. And new reports say the Pentagon’s in discussion with companies to be its next AI partner, after a fallout with Anthropic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What’s behind the rebound in many software names this week? Jefferies’ Brent Thill breaks down some potential drivers. Then What Meta’s deal with Broadcom signals about Mark Zuckerberg’s larger AI ambitions and strategy. Plus, the U.K.’s Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, with a warning about the Iran War’s impact on growth for the country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CFO of Wells Fargo in his first interview after reporting results. Why the company decided to break out its exposure to private credit. Then the CEO of Carlyle on whether he thinks the private credit fallout is systemic after the firm’s fund saw redemption requests top 15%. And Boeing reporting March orders and deliveries. We break then numbers, this hour. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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