Breaking Down the Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Finding Opportunities in the Valuation Reset & Lendistry CEO Everett Sands on Growing Small Businesses

Our anchors start today’s show breaking down the White House’s response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict with CNBC’s Ylan Mui. Then, Stifel Co-Head of Global Technology Cole Bader joins for a look at tech valuations resetting, and CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports on Bitcoin plunging over rate hike concerns and the ongoing uncertainty in Eastern Europe. Next, Wall Street Journal Markets Reporter Gunjan Banerji highlights the current surge in short sellers adding to their positions amid the Russia-Ukraine tensions, and NBC News Correspondent Erin McLaughlin reports on Russian President Vladimir Putin receiving legislative permission to deploy the country’s military. CNBC’s Frank Holland also reports on supply chain issues stemming from the conflict, and GGV Capital Managing Partner Jeff Richards offers insight on valuations and opportunities in software. Later, Lendistry CEO Everett Sands discusses the community development financial institution’s work to provide capital to vulnerable small businesses.