Closing Bell Overtime: Databricks CEO on New Fundraise; What’s going on in energy markets? 12/16/25
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Bob Elliott of Unlimited joins the show to break down the market backdrop as investors weigh growth, risk, and positioning, before Leslie Picker reports on what could be the biggest IPO of 2025 with Medline set to price. Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi discusses his company’s latest valuation and what it signals for private AI companies. Collapsing oil prices and unusual Venezuelan shipping activity with Bill Perkins of Skylar Capital. Julia Boorstin explains Instagram’s push onto the TV screen. Eric Mandl of Guggenheim on the outlook for tech M&A and what deals could define the next phase for the sector.
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