OpenAI is telling investors its funding round should close by next week despite recent executive departures, our Kate Rooney reports. Madrona Managing Director Matt McIlwain gives his take on the high-flying startup as well as why he says private equity is becoming increasingly active in tech deals. Former Cleveland President Loretta Mester gives her take on the Fed’s next steps, the consumer and more. Plus, our Robert Frank reports on the sudden uptick in global luxury stocks.

What is the state of the soft-landing debate? And how are stocks set up heading toward the fourth quarter? Our all-star panel of JP Morgan’s David Kelly, 3Fourteen’s Warren Pies and Neuberger Berman’s Shannon Saccocia give their outlooks. Plus, AB Bernstein’s Aneesha Sherman weighs in on the state of the consumer and what to watch from Nike earnings next week. And, BofA’s Savita Subramanian says the uptrend in value stocks could continue. She makes her case.

The U.S. Commerce Department has unveiled a proposed a ban on Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles on American roads—but it could expand to drones and other technology. Skydio co-founder & CEO Adam Bry joins Morgan Brennan on the heels of his company’s customer day. The largest maker of drones in the U.S., Bry and Brennan discuss the future of the technology, implications for public safety, & potential for package delivery by drones.

Investors cheered Southwest’s new three-year plan, unveiled by CEO Bob Jordan at today’s investor day. Jordan joins to discuss the steps the airline is taking to improve profitability while fending off activist investor Elliott Management. China stocks have been sharply higher this week after the government introduced measures meant to boost businesses. But Rockefeller International Chairman Ruchir Sharma isn’t so sure it will last. He shares why. Plus, Telsey analyst Joe Feldman reacts to Costco earnings.

From the open to the close, “Closing Bell” and “Closing Bell: Overtime” have you covered. From what’s driving market moves to how investors are reacting, Scott Wapner, Jon Fortt, Morgan Brennan and Michael Santoli guide listeners through each trading session and bring to you some of the biggest names in business.

World leaders and policymakers are meeting for both the UN General Assembly and Climate Week this week: a primetime for Planet Labs’s latest product launch and satellite success. The company, which operates the largest earth observation constellation in low-Earth orbit, has unveiled the world’s first-ever forest carbon monitoring system at 3 meter resolution. Additionally, the publicly traded company revealed images from it new hyperspectral satellite, Tanager-1. CEO Will Marshall joins Morgan Brennan to discuss AI in the space race, and why he believes his company is positioning itself for a “multi-trillion dollar transition to a sustainable economy.”

Meta unveiled its long-awaited AR headset at its Meta Connect developers conference. Chief Product Officer Chris Cox joins for a rare interview to talk the company’s AI strategy, spending and election efforts. Micron jumped on strong guidance after earnings; CFRA analyst Angelo Zino on what to do with the stock. Our Pippa Stevens reports on the surge in nuclear energy demand thanks to AI while Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel discusses his company’s plans to meet that demand.

How much more can stocks rise? Fundstrat’s Tom Lee gives his expert market forecast. Plus, Meta held its annual “Connect” event today and announced a number of new hardware products and AI tools. Shareholder Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management tells us what he thinks this could mean for the stock. And, some big changes at OpenAI – Kate Rooney runs us through the details.