Closing Bell: Strong GDP boosts sentiment, Tesla drives a Nasdaq rally, Diageo buzzkill 1/26/23

Stocks rallied after GDP came in above expectations, giving a boost to investor sentiment, while the Nasdaq surged on strong Tesla earnings. Council of Economic Advisers Chair Cecilia Rouse joins to weigh on the state of the economy and inflation, and how that meshes with the recent wave of tech layoffs. Rouse also discusses news that Chevron is undertaking a $75 billion buyback, and how the White House views that use of capital. Meantime shares of spirits-maker Diageo fell on concerns about North American growth. CEO Ivan Menezes joins with his read on the US consumer and the boom in tequila. Plus the latest on Nike, IBM, and Southwest’s big hit from its holiday disruptions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.