Scott Wapner and the investment committee debate the true state of stocks with earnings, interest rates and the war in the Middle East impacting sentiment. Plus, how the experts are navigating the tech trade. The chart of the day is Morgan Stanley. And a check on the transports as United Airlines paces for its worst day in more than a year. <a href="https://cnb.cx/3HSe4EV">Investment Committee Disclosures</a>  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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