Closing Bell Overtime: Mideast Tensions Hit Markets; Flexport CEO On Port Strike Impact 10/01/24

Closing Bell

Stocks dipped lower as Iran launched a missile attack on Israel, but by the end of the session had clawed back most of their losses. Bespoke’s Paul Hickey and Jefferies’ David Zervos break down how to be defensive during this volatility, plus former Deputy Assistant Defense Secretary Roger Zakheim on what next steps might happen in the Middle East. Nike reported its final earnings quarter before new CEO Elliott Hill takes the helm; Oppenheimer analyst Brian Nagel reacts to the numbers and talks why he likes the stock, despite it being in the doldrums this year.