Nvidia shares extended a post-earnings rally as Elon Musk fueled the artificial-intelligence frenzy by accelerating his challenge of OpenAI. Also on the show: ConocoPhillips is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Marathon Oil, according to the Financial Times. It would extend a major wave of consolidation among the US oil and gas industry. Today's guests: Emmanuel Cau, Barclays; Nomathibana Okello, Terebinth Capital —— "The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops.