I have a new Kindred Spirit it turns out. So yes. 106 alltime high territory trading at close to 750 a share before the 7 for 1 split and its as you see there having another big day up right now. And its a big day, a big gets here on closing bell. Etna ceo, td amertrade ceo and John Huntsman sr. Giving away most of his wealth to fight cancer. So much to speak with him about. Cant wait for that coming up. I love jon huntsman sr. , such a charismatic figure. Before that, facebooks earnings will be out at the top of the next hour. Mark zuckerberg watching that stock rocket higher, nearly 50 this year alone. We will have the earnings, the numbers as soon as they hit the tape and the Market Reaction and analysis coming up. Heres the markets. The dow up 130 as bill mentioned. Top of the session here. The s p adding 16 points. It moves back up towards 1980. Nasdaq up 65 today. 1. 5 . Thats raising, bill, eyebrows as people try to figure out whats driving the strength after the high profile misses including twitter and the russell 2000 on fire today. Look at that, 2. 5 just about. By the way, we are waiting for a statement from the president there on the south lawn of the white house. They have just put his papers on the podium there. Before he boards marine one for a trip to milwaukee, wisconsin. For an event there this evening. But before he does that, hes going to go before cameras for a statement on ebola and we want to hear that statement so as soon as that gets under way, well take you there live to the white house so that will interrupt our programming for just a moment. As a matter of fact, lets do it now. Heres the president on ebola. I just want to offer a quick update on ebola and number of the issues that have been raised. We know that the best way to protect americans ultimately is going to stop this outbreak at the source. And i just had the privilege of speaking with some of the men and women who are working to do just that. Our Disaster AssistanceResponse Team on the ground in west africa. First and foremost, i thanked them for their compassion and dedication. These are the folks the moment we saw the outbreak growing larger than traditionally, deployed and on the ground and helping to coordinate the countries where the outbreak is happening to make sure that the response was effective. And its typical of what america does best. When others are in trouble, when disease or disaster strikes, americans help. And no other nation is doing as much to make sure that we contain and ultimately eliminate this outbreak than america. We deployed this dart team to west africa back in early august. Theyre now the strategic and operational backbone of americas response. Theyve increased the number of ebola treatment units and burial teams. They have expanded the pipeline of medical personnel and equipment and supplies. They have launched an aggressive Education Campaign in country. The bottom line is that theyre doing what it takes to make sure that medical personnel and Health Care Workers from all countries have what they need to get the job done. And the good news is that its starting to an impact based on the conversation that i had with them today, theyre starting to see some progress in liberia and the infrastructure is beginning to get built out. Thats thanks to the incredible work and dedication of folks from the United States who are leading the way in helping liberia, guinea and sierra leone. And its critical that we maintain that leadership. The truth is that were going to have to stay vigilant here at home until we stop the epidemic at its source. And for that, were going to need make sure that our doctors and our Health Care Professionals here in the United States are properly trained and informed and that theyre coordinated if and when an ebola case crops up here in the United States. But whats also critically important is making sure that all of the talent, skill, compassion, professionalism, dedication and experience of our folks here can be deployed to help those countries deal with this outbreak at the source. And thats why yesterday the cdc announced that were going to have new monitoring and Movement Guidance thats sensible based in science. And tailored to the unique circumstances of each Health Worker that may be returning from one of these countries after they have provided the kind of help that they need. In fact, tomorrow, im going to have a chance to meet with doctors and public Health Workers who have returned from fighting this disease in west africa or who are about to go not only to say thank you to them and give them encouragement but to make sure we are getting input from them based on the science, the facts, the experience about how the battle to deal with ebola is going and how our policies can support is incredible heroism that they are showing. So, we dont want to discourage our Health Care Workers from going to the front lines and dealing with this in an effective way. Our medical teams here are Getting Better and better prepared and trained for the possibility of an isolated ebola case here in the United States. But in the meantime, weve got to make sure that we continue to provide the support of Health Workers who are going overseas to deal with the disease where it really has been raging. Its also important for the American People to remind themselves that only two people so far have contracted ebola on american soil. The two dallas nurses who treated a patient who contracted it in west africa. Today, both of them are disease free. I met with one of them, nina pham, last week and she is doing wonderfully. And i just had a chance to get off the phone with amber vinson whos on her way back home and also as many of you saw in her press Statement Today is doing well, also. Of the seven americans treated for ebola so far, all have survived. Right now, the only american still undergoing treatment is dr. Craig spencer who contracted the disease abroad while working to protect others. And we should be is a lutding his service. And we are focused on getting him the best care possible, as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with him. Meanwhile, the west african nations of senegal and nigeria are declared ebola free because of outstanding work led in many cases by americans and working with the countries to make sure that we did not see an outbreak there. So the point is that this disease can be contained. It will be defeated. Progress is possible. But were going to have to stay vigilant and make sure that were working together. We have to keep leading the global response. America cannot look like its shying away because other people are watching what we do. And if we dont have Robust International response in west africa, then we are actually endangering ourselves here back home. In order to do that, we have to make sure that those worker who is are willing and able and dedicated to go over there in a really tough job that theyre applauded, thanked and supported. That should be our priority. And we can make sure that when they come back they are being monitored in a prudent fashion but we want to make sure that we understand that theyre doing gods work over there. And theyre doing that to keep us safe. And i want to make sure that every policy we put in place is supportive of their efforts because if they are successful then were not going to have to worry about ebola here at home. America in the end is not defined by fear. Thats not who we are. Americas defined by possibility and when we see a problem and a challenge then we fix it. We dont just react based on our fears. We react based on facts and judgment. And making smart decisions. Thats how we have built this country. And sustained this country and protected this country. Thats why america has defined progress because were not afraid when challenges come up. Thanks to our military, our dedicated medical and Health Care Professionals, the men and women who i spoke to today in west africa, that leadership and progress continues. And were going to keep on making progress and we are going to solve this particular problem just like weve solved every other problem. But it starts with us having the confidence and understanding that as challenging as this may be, this is something that will get fixed. In large part because weve got extraordinary americans with experience, talent, dedication who are willing to put themselves on the front lines to get things done. Ill have more about more to say about this tomorrow when i have the workers here but i just wanted to emphasize how proud i am of the people who are already involved this effort and how confident i am after speaking to them that, in fact, were gong to get this problem under control. All right . Thank you. There might be some confusion between the quarantine rules of the military and Health Care Workers and some states . Well, the militarys a different situation, obviously, because they are first of all not treating patients. Second of all, they are not there voluntarily. Its part of their mission thats been assigned to them by their commanders and ultimately by me the commander in chief so we dont expect to have similar rules for our military as we do for civilians. They are already by definition in the military under more circumscribed conditions. When we have volunteers who are taking time out from their families, from their loved ones and so forth, to go over there, because they have very particular expertise to tackle a very difficult job, we want to make sure that when they come back that we are prudent, that we are making sure that they are not at risk themselves or at risk of spreading the disease. But we dont want to do things that arent based on science and best practices because if we do then were just putting another barrier on somebody whos already doing really important work on our behalf and thats not something that i think any of us should want to see happen. All right . Thank you, guys. All right. The president heading toward milwaukee for an event there this evening but before that a quick Progress Report on ebola both here in the United States and in west africa. Jon harwood is there at the white house. Clearly this had the president s focus fulltime, jon. The u. S. Strategy continues to evolve on ebola, doesnt it . Reporter yes. Although he said pretty consistently from the beginning the most important thing to stop it at the source but i think the real onus of the remarks, most pointed remarks, directed and the president didnt say so at governors of new york and new jersey saying were not going to make decisions based by fear. Plainly the when you say and the administration believes that thats exactly what those two governors did in announcing their new unilateral guidelines for confining workers and the president said thats counterproductive. He doesnt want to discourage the workers and wants to salute them and made the point that the only two people who have contracted ebola on american soil were nurses who were treating the man who came back from liberia where he obtained it in the midst of the outbreak. So he was trying to calm people down and push back against those politicians who he thought were giving in to public fear and not tamping it down. Jon harwood, thanks very much. See you later. Lets get back to the markets running a little bit behind schedule obviously at this point but the rally continues. The dow up 147 points this hour. Joining us in the exchange, gemma godfried and we got david kudlow joining us, as well. Gemma, theres a feeling here in the United States that the fear over ebola some extent caused some of the volatility in the markets. You also believe the fed is a problem for the markets down the road. But prioritize. Are you watching ebola and reacting to it as much as we are here . I think its a time when you have to keep your head and others around you losing theirs and the way to do that, check your time horizon and focus on Quality Companies to appreciate in value longer trmer and this is an opportunity to buy into markets and we do think that the volatility is here to stay and some complacency in markets and natural to see it coming up to more normal levels but were using this to buy into markets and closer to home in developed markets. David, all the same, looks like markets here are bid up. No surprise ahead of the fed meeting, the pattern for last several meetings. What does the fed have to do or say tomorrow in order to keep the snapback going . To stay the course. Were all expecting that the fed is on autopilot relative to qe and for qe to end, there will be some very close scrutiny on any language and the announcement but basically that the fed stays on course to end qe and then were just in a waiting game for raising rates sometime next year. Probably late next year. Ill cut to the chase. Im sorry. We are tight on time. You said earlier today you would avoid investing in europe in the very place where gemma sitting right now. What dont you like about europe right now . I dont like the fact that there are countries there that are dangerously close to a deflationary economy and the political wrangling that mario draghi, the ecb president , has to deal with and implementing monetary policy. Its not as easy as it is here in the u. S. Where the central bank, our Federal Reserve, can act as they see fit. There are a lot of constituents there to agree and so, therefore, i think jim, give us if you could, before we go here, gemma, how likely is it, its an economy the size of americas potentially entering deflation. Whats the most likely outcome . Do you think europes an attractive investment for those of us on this side of the pond . Europe is becoming a buy their trade and dependent on whether they have qe or not. You are seeing people underestimating the amount of progress made. If you lock at the banks are much stronger than they were. Money supply, no ones talking about this. Growth accelerating. However, thats all very well on the supply side but you need to see a boost in confidence an enthe way to get that is ironically if germany which is the growth driver of the region deteriorates enough that they actually stop opposing straight qe and so bad news is good news and stick a rocket up the markets. All right. Wed love to pursue this further. We are tight on time. Appreciate you joining us. We have about 40 minutes to go until the close here. Markets having a nice day. The dow up 156 heading into the close and a lot will depend on how much is bidding equities up and how much is other factors like earnings . Pressures on the fed once again. Earnings season in high gear. Facebook, gilead sciences, Electronic Arts reporting tonight after the bell. We have a preview what to look for in a moment here. And also ahead, the ceos of etna and Td Ameritrade talking earnings and topping forecasts and later jon huntsman discussing his autobiography hot off the press. Find out if he thinks entrepreneurs have it easier or tougher these days. Today could be the day. The day we give you hope. Relief. A cure. Today, we believe every life deserves worldclass care. As one of the top four hospitals in the nation, over 100,000 people from around the world come to Cleveland Clinic for care each year. 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Could ebola throw a Monkey Wrench in the industry . Joining us, we always like to welcome back the chairman and ceo of etna. Good to see you again, mark. Hi, bill. Hi, kelly. Health care costs. According to the release, it surprised you to some degree how much it went up in the quarter. Tell us about that and what you think the implications are going forward. I think at the beginning of the year, bill, we said we were going to see an increase of utilization. Part is the economy recovers. We have seen that. Its noisy, though, however, as the lower end of the market, small group and individual get ready for the changes with the Affordable Care act so its hard to predict and why we gave annual guidance. In the end, well meet annual guidance and again we beat and raise for the Third Quarter in a row so we anticipate overall that our earnings and revenue all will come in fine for the year. Mark, is obamacare the grinch that steals christmas . I ask because this is a time when consumers have much more disposal income and theres reports about rates of people renewing or joining obamacare going up significantly. Is that going to eat into disposal income . What kind of rate increases are you seeing . I think we have said that we see rate increases that will be in the midteens, low to midteens and i think generally the rest of the pack with the rest of the marketplace. I think the part thats noisy is first time people have to reenroll and people that joined last year. So all of this is new for everybody. An