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11AM Hour: Stocks Rally After Midterm Elections, Circle CEO on Earnings & CVS to Split Up 11/4/26

Nov 4, 2026 · 43m

Summary

This episode analyzes the market impact of the Democratic midterm sweep, focusing on potential regulatory headwinds for AI data centers, banks, and cryptocurrencies. Guests include Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire, who discusses stablecoin regulation and cybersecurity, and BMO analyst Harsh Kumar, who assesses the resilience of chip stocks despite political uncertainty. The discussion also covers the disconnect between President Trump and VP Vance on the Iran conflict and its effect on energy prices, alongside a broader look at supply-side economic risks and Fed policy.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Schwab Market Update Show intro and guest introductions Breaking news: Vance reflects on election loss Tech sector: Data center regulations and AI Banking sector: Regulatory outlook and risks Macro analysis: Supply shocks and Fed policy Segment wrap-up and upcoming topics Sponsors: VantageScore and Fidelity Interview: Circle CEO on crypto and earnings Preview: CVS split and chip stocks Sponsors: SimpliSafe and CNBC Changemakers Market recap and Learjet crash news Interview: Chip stocks and AI data center demand Health care policy and CVS stock analysis Flutter earnings and sports betting outlook Market wrap-up and closing remarks Disclaimer and sponsor outro
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