Stock futures under pressure to cap off what’s been a rough week for Wall Street. Then, from Canada to Greenland to the Panama Canal, the reasons behind Donald Trump’s fixation and the possible outcomes. And, plus, the growing costs of those devastating California wildfires.

The deadly wildfires in LA continue to spread, now burning in the famed Hollywood Hills. A live report this hour. Plus, a tentative port deal is reached to avoid a strike at major U.S. ports from New York to Houston. And later, the stock market is closed as Wall Street and the nation remember Jimmy Carter.

“Worldwide Exchange” delivers essential, actionable information and analysis for anyone who wants to be part of the global business conversation. CNBC Anchor Frank Holland takes listeners through top business stories with global significance. Features conversations with key leaders, analysis of business and investor trends, and impact across international markets.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang teases the latest AI frontier, calling it a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity. Plus, A geopolitical wildcard. Investors and governments grappling with Elon Musk and his X feed and a warning of what the next four years could bring. And later, a developing story as port workers and operators meet for the first time in weeks to avoid a potential strike.

“Worldwide Exchange” delivers essential, actionable information and analysis for anyone who wants to be part of the global business conversation. CNBC Anchor Frank Holland takes listeners through top business stories with global significance. Features conversations with key leaders, analysis of business and investor trends, and impact across international markets.

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces his latest leadership test in a crucial vote today. Why investors should be paying attention. Plus, shares of U-S Steel lunging on reports President Biden has made a decision on the proposed 15 Billion Dollar takeover by Nippon. And later, nearly one year since the Boeing door plug blowout the stock still struggling to recover.

Police are investigating a truck attack that killed 15 people and left many more hurt. Plus, Investigators are also looking into a possible link to a cybertruck explosion at a Trump Hotel in Las Vegas. And later, the countdown is on to a possible port strike that could stop operations from Boston to Houston.

Franklin Mutual’s Katrina Dudley discusses whether the sectors that powered the market’s gains this year will continue to lead the way in 2025. Plus, Barbara Goodstein of R360 highlights some areas where the club’s ultra-wealthy members may invest some of their money in the new year, and whether they’ll emulate moves by Warren Buffett. And, Chanel Frazier of CHF Ventures discusses where she’s advising her private equity and venture capital clients to target investments, as dealmaking is poised to pick up.