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Market Movers: The Opening Bell

How the banking industry is embracing AI to drive innovation | Bentzi Aviv, Global Head of Financial Solutions @ Amdocs |

The banking industry is rapidly integrating AI to enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, and drive innovation across financial services. In this interview, Bentzi Aviv, Global Head of Financial Solutions at Amdocs, explores how AI is transforming banking operations, from personalized financial products to risk management and fraud detection.

Fed looking to hold off on rate cuts amidst inflation concern | Clark Geranen, Chief Market Strategist @ CalBay Investments |

The Federal Reserve signals a cautious stance on rate cuts as inflation concerns persist. Clark Geranen, Chief Market Strategist at CalBay Investments, breaks down the central bank’s outlook and its implications for markets, borrowing costs, and economic growth. With investors closely watching inflation trends, Geranen offers insights into how Fed policy could shape the trajectory of equities and fixed-income markets.

Navigating tariff policy as S&P 500 hits new record | Matt Cheslock, Equity Trader @ Virtu Financial |

As the S&P 500 reaches new record highs, shifting tariff policies add uncertainty to the market outlook. Matt Cheslock, Equity Trader at Virtu Financial, examines how trade policy developments could impact equities, supply chains, and investor sentiment. With markets balancing optimism and risk, Cheslock provides insights on potential strategies for navigating volatility in the current economic climate.

Bitcoin experiencing volatility as memecoin controversies emerge | David Tawil, President of ProChain Capital |

Bitcoin faces renewed volatility as memecoin controversies shake investor sentiment. David Tawil, President of ProChain Capital, analyzes the impact of speculative token trends on Bitcoin’s market stability and broader crypto adoption. With regulatory scrutiny intensifying, Tawil explores the risks and opportunities driving Bitcoin’s price action amid the evolving digital asset landscape.

Will staking ETFs & tokenization drive Ethereum forward? | Vivek Raman, Founder of Etherealize |

Will staking ETFs and tokenization shape Ethereum’s future growth? Vivek Raman, Founder of Etherealize, discusses how these financial innovations could impact Ethereum’s adoption, liquidity, and institutional appeal. As regulatory frameworks evolve, Raman shares insights on the potential risks and opportunities shaping the next phase of Ethereum’s ecosystem.

Bitcoin staking protocols seeing growth in 2025 | Alexei Zamyatin, Co-Founder of BOB – Build on Bitcoin |

Bitcoin staking protocols are experiencing a surge in growth in 2025, attracting increasing interest from investors. Alexei Zamyatin, Co-Founder of BOB - Build on Bitcoin, joins us to discuss the key drivers behind this expansion and the potential impact on the broader cryptocurrency market.

Google & Tesla seeing weakness as NVDA recovers from DeepSeek sell-off | Ethan Powell, Principal & CIO of Brookmont Capital Management |

Market sentiment shifts as Google and Tesla face headwinds while NVDA rebounds following the DeepSeek-driven sell-off. Brookmont Capital Management's Principal & CIO, Ethan Powell, joins us to analyze these developments and offer his perspective on the evolving investment landscape.

Unpacking the robust job market & rising sectors to watch | Mark Hamrick, Senior Economic Analyst & Washington Bureau @ Bankrate |

In this interview, Mark Hamrick,  Senior Economic Analyst & Washington Bureau at Bankrate, discusses how the latest job figures are contributing to a robust job market and what this means as inflation rises and tariffs begin to settle in. Additionally, Hamrick discusses rising sectors to keep an eye on for both the near and long term.

Breaking down ‘eggflation’ amidst bird flu outbreak | David Anderson, Professor @ Texas A&M University |

Egg prices are climbing as the bird flu outbreak disrupts supply chains. David Anderson, Professor at Texas A&M University, analyzes the factors driving these increases and their impact on consumers. Additionally, Anderson walks us through the process of rebuilding a healthy chicken flock.

S&P 500 enters mid-week trade at record high | Tim Anderson, Managing Director @ MND Partners |

The S&P 500 continues its upward momentum, reaching a new record high mid-week. Tim Anderson, Managing Director at MND Partners, analyzes the factors driving the market’s strength.

Crypto adoption set to advance amidst new regulatory landscape | Samantha Lewis, Partner @ Mercury Fund |

Regulatory shifts are paving the way for increased crypto adoption and institutional engagement. Samantha Lewis, Partner at Mercury Fund, discusses how the new regulatory landscape is shaping the future of digital assets.

Markets navigating geopolitical uncertainty & Mag 7 weaknesses | Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader @ TradeMas |

Geopolitical tensions and weakness in the Mag 7 stocks are creating volatility in the markets. Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader at TradeMas, analyzes how investors are responding to these challenges and how markets are aiming to push higher this year.