Closing Bell Overtime: Markets Hit New Highs; Netflix, Alcoa Sink After Earnings 4/16/26

Markets push to fresh record highs as earnings take center stage and investors lean into momentum. Liz Ann Sonders of Charles Schwab explains what’s driving the rally and whether markets can continue climbing from here. Netflix headlines earnings. Mark Mahaney of Evercore reacts and outlines what it means for growth, margins and the streaming landscape. Alcoa adds another key signal. Our Morgan Brennan covers the results and has an exclusive interview with CEO Bill Oplinger to discuss demand trends and what they reveal about the broader economy. Darrell Cronk of Wells Fargo assesses whether earnings can push stocks even higher and what investors should watch next. Our Phil LeBeau reports on a potential jet fuel shortage and what it could mean for airlines and travel demand.