Leaders Meet, Stocks Soar, and Big Tech Takes the Stage 10/27/25

U.S. and Chinese trade officials pave the way for this week’s highly anticipated face-to-face meeting between the nations’ leaders — one that the Treasury Secretary says could help avoid the 100% tariffs coming November 1st. Plus, Wall Street cheers the progress, with U.S. stock futures broadly higher after the Dow closed above 47,000 for the first time ever. And later, it’s not just trade talks — a huge week for earnings as mega-cap tech dominates the calendar. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 On AI, Clare Pleydell-Bouverie, Co-Head of Global Innovation Team at Liontrust, says growth is real, not a bubble, while X. Eyeé, CEO at Malo Santo, warns that its rapid evolution poses real dangers. Tesla’s high valuation reflects its tech potential, not profits. Gene Goldman, CIO at Cetera, says “markets are a little jittery right now;” overvalued, but not at risk of a bear market. Strong manufacturing and chip investments are boosting growth.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street tries to extend its record run after the Dow does something for the first time, while gold sees its biggest one-day drop since 2013. Plus, Warner Bros. Discovery’s saga goes on—the media giant reportedly rejects a nearly $60 billion bid. And later, why Fitch says regional banks may not be out of the woods yet when it comes to questionable loans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big report today on Netflix and whether it still belongs among the Magnificent Seven. Plus, Apple hits a record high on iPhone 17 hype. And later, AWS is back online after a costly outage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cameron Dawson, Chief Investment Officer at NewEdge Wealth, says the market “has an incredible ability to shake off bad news.” Insiders cash out millions in Dell, Albertsons, and Celsius stock sales. China tech stocks split opinions as investors weigh risks and opportunity. Global IT spending is predicted to top $6T as AI drives a new “supercycle of intelligence.” Investors should expect volatility but remain optimistic. Private credit’s rapid growth. Dewardric McNeal, Managing Director & Senior Policy Analyst at Longview Global, says US-China ties are “dangerously brittle” as Beijing pushes for tech independence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street’s on the wrong side of a new U.S.–China tariff tantrum. Premarket moves threaten Monday’s big bounce-back as Beijing adds nearly half a dozen U.S. firms to its blacklist. Plus, new doubts over yesterday’s whipsaw rebound — and the stocks leading the higher charge. And later, round two of stock picks you can’t afford to miss in the home stretch of 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.