Former White House Legislative Affairs Director Marc Short discusses how Congress and the incoming Trump administration moves forwards on spending bills to keep the government funded.  Plus, two top analysts weigh in on FedEx and Nike’s latest results, and whether the stocks are poised for a rebound.  And, Pivotal Advisors’ Tiffany McGhee has two retail stocks on her holiday naughty & nice list.

Terry Haines of Pangaea Policy Advisory discusses how investors should view political turmoil in Canada, Germany and France.  Plus, Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi previews what the Fed is expected to do versus what it should do.  And, CappThesis president Frank Cappelleri explains why a potential rebound in shares of UnitedHealth can be tied to the fortunes of Boeing’s stock.

“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.

A Bull-Bear debate on Adobe, as investors are concerned it’s not yet seeing major gains from AI.  Plus, former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon discusses the holiday shopping season, consumer trading down, and the impact of potential Trump tariffs.  And, KKM Financial’s Jeff Kilburg says it may be time to trade in profits on big tech for industrials and materials.

“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.

Futures are lower this morning after the Nasdaq crosses 20 thousand for the first time. Plus, first it was AI and now the latest craze sweeping Wall Street, Quantum Computing. And later, the Fed comes next week today, two other major central banks decisions in Europe.

Stocks are coming off their back-to-back losing sessions in weeks ahead of today's inflation report. Plus, Washington's antitrust wave hits Wall Street sending shares of names you are sinking. And Later, Trump's treasury picks back Jay Powell to finish out his terms as Fed Chairman. 

“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.

President Elect Donald Trump doubles down on his promise of tariff and offers a new take on the future of the Fed. Plus, why is one money manager is urging crypto caution with Bitcoin at all-time highs. And later, Billionaire Steve Cohen closes the deal - with the richest contract in sports History. 

Stocks pull back from all-time highs but are still on pace for a third straight winning week. Plus, key today will be the November jobs report, pivotal just days ahead of the Fed's final rate decision of 2024. And later, President-elect Trump makes good on his promise to name a White House Crypto Czar.