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title: "Small to mid-caps will grow in valuation due to AI benefits: Northwestern Mutual's Brent Schutte"
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description: "Brent Schutte, Northwestern Mutual CIO, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to discuss what's behind this week's market rally, the state of the U.S. economy, how AI advancements are moving markets, and more."
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# Small to mid-caps will grow in valuation due to AI benefits: Northwestern Mutual's Brent Schutte

Brent Schutte, Northwestern Mutual CIO, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to discuss what's behind this week's market rally, the state of the U.S. economy, how AI advancements are moving markets, and more.

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