Closing Bell: Navigating Geopolitical Concerns 4/21/26

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of geopolitical concerns on the market, including a new CEO at Apple and the performance of the IGV software ETF.

What does the looming ceasefire deadline mean for the market? We discuss with Sofi’s Liz Thomas, Citi’s Kate Moore and Hightower’s Stephanie Link. Plus, Apple named a new CEO. We break down all the details and what it could mean for the stock with shareholder Bryn Talkington and best-selling author Leander Kahney. The IGV software ETF is on its 7th day of straight gains. Vista Equity Partners’ Ashley MacNeill tells us what her forecast for the space looks like. And, Former Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher weighs in on the confirmation hearing for Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh.

People in this episode

Guests: Liz Thomas, Kate Moore, Stephanie Link, Bryn Talkington, Leander Kahney, Richard Fisher

Topics covered

• geopolitical concerns
• market analysis
• CEO transition
• stock implications
• software ETF
• economic forecasts
• Federal Reserve

Keywords

• geopolitical concerns
• market analysis
• Apple CEO
• software ETF
• Federal Reserve
• economic forecasts
• stock market

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sofi, Citi, Hightower, Apple, Vista Equity Partners, Dallas Fed

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