Power Lunch
CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan guide listeners through the heart of the business day, delivering the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. The show covers the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology, and more, sitting at the intersection of power and money. It offers a full plate of CNBC’s award-winning business news coverage, plus personality from the show’s anchors and the network’s top-notch reporters and digital journalists.
Episodes
Reaction to PPI Data, TeraWulf CEO Interview, Global Energy Markets 10/15/26
Stocks are clawing back their earlier losses as investors shake off concerns about tech companies potentially overspending on AI.Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined on set by Interactive Brokers’ Steve Sosnick and Fundstrat’s Mark Newton to hear their takes on the state of the markets and whether investors should be buying into the mega-cap tech dip.Paul Prager, TeraWulf CEO, also joined the
Anthropic Investor Day, CoreWeave Shares Sink, Media Stock Roundup 10/14/26
The major averages are lower across-the-board on Wednesday as investors react to hotter-than-expected September consumer inflation data.Kelly Evans is joined by Steve Liesman for the full hour after he brings the latest Fed commentary from this month’s Beige Book.Tusk Ventures CEO, Bradley Tusk, joins the show to discuss why he believes Anthropic should not rush to go public next month as the comp
Bank Earnings Kickoff, Tech Fueling Rally, Sarat Sethi Guest Host 10/13/26
Stocks are mostly lower as traders digest the latest slate of quarterly earnings from several of the major banks.Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan are joined on-set for the full hour by Douglas C. Lane & Associates’ Sarat Sethi to break down the day’s headlines and provide his perspective on the recent market moves.RBC Capital’s Co-Head of Global Financials Research, Gerard Cassidy, joins the sho
Power Lunch 10/12/26
CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s a
Power Lunch 10/9/26
CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s a
Investing Outside Big Tech, Oil Prices Rally, Powering AI Infrastructure 10/8/26
Stocks are mostly lower as new details about OpenAI’s annualized revenue spooked investors, putting the artificial intelligence trade under pressure.Brian Sullivan sits down with David Lefkowitz, UBS Head of U.S. Equities, to hear where the best opportunities are outside mega-cap tech as the hyperscalers continue to drive the major averages to record highs.Bob McNally, Rapidan Energy Founder &
Tech’s Record Rally, Assessing Amazon’s Valuation, Global Energy Uncertainty 10/7/26
Stocks are falling on Wednesday as pressure continues to build in the bond market, pushing yields to their highest levels in 20 years.Brian Sullivan anchors the show and is joined on set by Cantor Fitzgerald’s Eric Johnston to lay out why he is closing out his bullish view on the technology trade.Later, RBC Capital’s Helima Croft speaks with Brian on the global energy markets as the conflicts in R
S&P Hits New Record, Doing Business with Bots, Global Market Opportunities 10/6/26
The S&P 500 is rising to a fresh all-time high, boosted by gains in key technology names as well as declines in Treasury yields.Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined on set by VanEck Funds CEO, Jan Van Eck, to discuss his latest thoughts on the markets amid the record-high rally investors have been seeing.CNBC’s Kate Rooney then joins the program live from San Francisco with breaking news
Guidelines for AI, Middle East Oil Flows, State of the Retail Trade 10/5/26
The Nasdaq is hitting a fresh all-time high as traders look past rising U.S. Treasury yields and digest new economic data.Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined by Baird’s Christopher Verrone to start off the new trading week as the major averages are moving higher across the board.The anchors also speak with Former OpenAI Safety Researcher, Steven Adler, on what guidelines he believes tech com
Jobs Report Reaction, Grok Bot Opportunity, Congress & College Sports 10/2/26
Stocks are rising following a surprisingly weak September jobs report that raised hopes the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady in October.Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan are joined on set by Neuberger’s Jeff Blazek and Wells Fargo’s Tom Porcelli to get their initial thoughts on the state of the economy following September’s weaker-than-expected jobs report.Evercore ISI Analyst, Kutgun Maral, jo
Mortgage Rates Hit Multi-Year High, Can Nike Be Saved?, Powering Data Center Demand 10/1/26
Stocks are rising on the first trading day of October, clawing back earlier declines as Treasury yields pull back from their highest levels in more than 20 years.Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined on set by Advisors Capital Management’s JoAnne Feeney to break down the tech trade following Micron’s Q4 earnings report, and they later speak with Mortgage News Daily’s Matthew Graham on how home
First On with HPE CFO, Tech Investing, American & Chinese Autos 9/30/26
The major averages are mixed on the last trading day of the month and the third quarter after new economic data showed inflation slowed last month.Steve Liesman and Kelly Evans start off the show with a “First On CNBC” interview with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Chief Financial Officer, Marie Myers, to talk about HPE’s latest networking growth outlook and today’s stock move.Yorkville Ives Partner, D
OpenAI DevDay, Jamie Dimon’s Op-Ed, Valley Bank CEO Interview 9/29/26
Stocks are mostly lower following another rise in Treasury yield to fresh multiyear highs.Seema Mody and Brian Sullivan kick off the show with Zeta Global’s Nate Yohannes who gives his initial reaction to OpenAI’s DevDay announcements and initiatives.MCC Global Enterprises CEO, Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, also joins the show to discuss JPMorgan CEO’s “Wall Street Journal” op-ed article in which he la
Nvidia’s Record Buyback, SpaceX Starship Rocket, Graco CEO Interview 9/28/26
Stocks are dropping to start the new trading week as treasury yields are on the rise once again.Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans bring the latest headlines and start off the show with Nvidia’s announcement to raise its share buyback plan a record $150 billion. Seaport Research Senior Analyst, Jay Goldberg, kicks off the program with his initial reaction to the news and breaks down some of the best-p
Power Lunch 9/25/26
CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s a
Trump-Xi Summit, Navigating Higher Yields, Oracle’s ‘Force Majeure’ 9/24/26
Stocks are moving between gains and losses as investors weigh rising yields and a report of the U.S. and Iran potentially reaching a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan open the show by discussing the impact the conflict in the Middle East is having on U.S. markets with Rochefort Asset Management Founder and Co-CEO, Kyle Bass. He emphasized the importance of shutting
Meta’s Muse Momentum, Qualcomm CEO Interview, The Future of AI 9/23/26
The Nasdaq is retreating from Tuesday’s record levels, and the other major averages are falling as the 10-year yield rises to a 19-year high.Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined on-set by Goldman Sachs’ Brook Dane to recap Meta’s recent run as shares are on pace for their best month in 13 years following the launch of the company’s new AI agent.CNBC’s Jon Fortt joins the sow with a “First On”
OpenAI’s Latest Models, Bitcoin’s Recent Rally, Tech Portfolio Check 9/22/26
Stocks are moving mostly higher with the Nasdaq Composite rising to a new all-time intraday high on Tuesday.Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan are joined on-set by Citi’s Head of U.S. Equity Trading Strategy, Stuart Kaiser, for an extended conversation on the state of the markets and his outlook for global treasury yields and energy prices.CNBC’s Kate Rooney breaks in with the latest headlines on Open
Mega-Cap Tech Rally, Diesel Prices Hit Record High, East Coast Flight Disruptions 9/21/26
Stocks are rising to start the trading week as technology leads the markets higher with oil prices and treasury yields falling slightly.Brian Sullivan and Contessa Brewer are joined on set by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee to discuss whether the major averages are poised for a rally, and Freedom Capital’s Jay Woods also joins the conversation to give the technical perspective.Morgan Stanley’s Head of Power a
Soaring Diesel Prices, Wall of Worry, Data Center Buildout Interview 9/18/26
Stocks are little changed on Friday as the major averages close out a volatile week on Wall Street.Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan speak with GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, about the rising price of diesel fuel and when consumers can expect the recent surge to rise above the historic inflation-adjusted record.Interactive Brokers’ Steve Sosnick also joins the anchors on set to
Power Lunch 9/17/26
CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s a
Federal Reserve Hikes Rates for the First Time in Three Years 9/16/26
Major averages trade between gains and losses as investors react to the Fed’s decision to raise interest rates by a quarter percentage point, bringing the target range to between 3.75% and 4%.Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan host the show live from Washington D.C., and are joined by Harris Financial Group’s Jamie Cox, Raymond James’ Larry Adam, JPMorgan’s David Kelly, and RBC’s Frances Donald to pro
Fed Decision Preview, Cohere CEO Interview, Clarity Act Vote 9/15/26
Stocks are falling and treasury yields are surging to multiyear highs as traders look ahead to the Federal Reserve’s policy decision tomorrow.Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans speak with Evercore Senior Managing Director, Julian Emanuel, and Brookings Institution Senior Fellow, Robin Brooks, on the state of the markets ahead of the FOMC meeting.Meanwhile, the Senate is holding a key procedural vote o
Power Lunch 9/14/26
CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s a
September Rate Hike Odds, Middle East Oil Disruptions, AI Researcher Resignations 9/11/26
Stocks are rising following four straight days of declines as oil prices retreat and investors look ahead to next week’s Federal Reserve meeting.Brian Sullivan & Kelly Evans are joined by Jefferies Chief Market Strategist, David Zervos, to assess the state of the markets and discuss whether the recent inflation data means the Fed will be raising interest rates next Wednesday.Daan Struyven, Gol
Thoma Bravo Founder, Treasury Bond Auction, Terawulf Exclusive 9/10/26
Stocks are dropping amid growing fears of higher inflation from a prolonged war in the Middle East as oil prices top $100 per barrel.Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan sit down for an extended conversation with Thoma Bravo founder, Orlando Bravo, who gives his take on the state of the markets, the recent downturn in software stocks, and how artificial intelligence is affecting employment.CNBC’s Rick S
Apple’s Foldable iPhone, Brent Tops $100, AT&T CEO Interview 9/9/26
Stocks are falling as rising Treasury yields and oil prices continued to rattle investors.Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined by CNBC’s Mackenzie Sigalos with the latest updates from Apple’s "Surprise and shine" event where the company unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo.Later, RBC Capital’s Helima Croft joins the program to discuss the geopolitical circumstances that are
State of the Markets, Diesel Prices at Record Highs, Regional Bank Merger 9/8/26
Stocks are falling to start the shortened trading week as investors monitor escalating tensions in the Middle East ahead of a key inflation reading later this week.Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans sit down with Piper Sandler’s Craig Johnson and Schwab Asset Management’s Omar Aguilar to get their thoughts on whether stocks and treasuries may be heading as investors prepare for next week’s Federal Res
Jobs Report Reaction, Diesel Prices Hit Record High, Data Center Debate 9/4/26
The Dow Jones fell on Friday as August’s hotter-than-expected payrolls reading increased expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates at its next meeting.Kelly Evans is joined by MAI Capital Management’s Chris Grisanti for the hour as they sit down with Wells Fargo Chief Economist, Tom Porcelli, to recap the surprise numbers in last month’s jobs report.Later on, RBC Capital’s H
Power Lunch 9/3/26
CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s a
Power Lunch 9/2/26
CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s a
Rising Global Bond Yields, New Apple CEO, Memory Trade’s Momentum 9/1/26
Stocks are falling to begin September as inflation worries and elevated oil prices lift bond yields in the U.S. and abroad.
Dominic Chu and Kelly Evans sit down with Northern Trust Asset Management’s Joe Tanious to break down the move in global bond yields and whether it will influence the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at this month’s meeting.
After more than 15 years at the helm, Tim Co
Power Lunch 8/31/26
CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s a
Power Lunch 8/28/26
CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s a
Power Lunch 8/27/26
CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s a
Countdown to Nvidia Earnings, Meta Legal Settlement, Latest OpenAI Exit 8/26/26
Stocks are relatively unchanged on Wednesday after the latest PCE report revealed inflation levels remain elevated.
Brian Sullivan and Contessa Brewer sit down with Wells Fargo’s Ohsung Kwon and Interactive Brokers’ Steve Sosnick to break down the key factors moving the markets and impacting investors.
Evercore ISI Head of Internet Research, Mark Mahaney, chats with the anchors about Meta Pl
Key Market Tests Ahead, Brent Breaks Below $90, New OpenAI Chips 8/25/26
Equities are slightly higher on Tuesday as a semiconductor rally is lifting stocks, and treasury yields are falling for the second day in a row.
Contessa Brewer and Brian Sullivan are joined on set by MJP Wealth Advisors’ Brian Vendig and Matrix Asset Advisors’ David Katz to break down the anticipated mega-cap tech earnings, ongoing global trade tensions, and upcoming Jackson Hole Symposium.
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Bessent Press Conference Reaction, Tracking Hormuz Tankers, Data Center Impact on REITs 8/24/26
The markets are moving mostly lower on Monday as a drop in key technology stocks overshadows a dip in Treasury yields.
Brian Sullivan and Contessa Brewer are joined by Oliver Wyman’s Dan Tannebaum to discuss how the U.S. could effectively sanction Iran without causing a massive surge in global oil prices.
Kpler’s director of commodity strategy, Matt Smith, also joins the show to go through the la
Power Lunch 8/21/26
CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s a
Treasury Yields Rebound, Crypto’s Comeback, Wall Street’s Biggest Bargains 8/20/26
Stocks are falling as treasury yields continue marching higher despite the Treasury Department’s extraordinary debt buyback operation.
Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan speak with SMBC Americas’ Joe Lavorgna and Robinhood’s Stephanie Guild on the state of the markets as the national debt crosses the $40 trillion benchmark.
VanEck Head of Digital Assets Research, Matthew Sigel, also joins the show to
July Fed Minutes, Etched CEO Interview, Latest Ultra-Wealthy Investments 8/19/26
The markets are moving higher as the Treasury Department unveils a plan to relieve the recent bond market pressure.
Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined by Former Bridgewater Associates Chief Market Strategist, Rebecca Patterson, and Cboe Senior VP of Retail and Alt Investments, JJ Kinahan, to break down the latest Fed minutes and give their take on the state of the economy.
Later, the anch
AI Safety Check, Looking for Market Signals, Economic Impact of AI 8/18/26
Stocks are falling as a record run in global bond yields are pressuring the markets.
Kelly Evans and Robert Frank sit down with Deutsche Bank’s Binky Chadha and Bespoke’s Paul Hickey provide their takes on the state of stocks and where they are looking for signs of where investors will rotate into next.
Later, the anchors speak with former OpenAI researcher, Daniel Kokotajlo, on the regulation a
AI Spending Concerns, Retail Earnings on Deck, Autonomous AI Boating 8/17/26
The major averages are moving lower to start the trading week as investors weigh the growing tensions in the Middle East.
Kelly Evans and Robert Frank are joined on set by Pence Capital Management’s Dryden Pence and Fundstrat’s Tom Lee to discuss their takes on the state of the markets and whether hyperscalers should cut back their AI spending ambitions.
Later on, retail consultant and former exec
Power Lunch 8/14/26
CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s a
Apple’s Texas Manufacturing Site, Energy Power Picks, State of Software 8/13/26
The S&P 500 and Russell 2000 rose to new all-time highs on Thursday following more encouraging inflation data.
Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans sit down with Tortoise Capital’s Rob Thummel to break down his latest energy stock picks and which sectors he believes will outperform in the coming months.
CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos also joins the show to report on the new manufacturing site Apple is openi
CPI Inflation Reaction, Sarat Sethi Weighs In, Record-Breaking Lakers Sale 8/12/26
Stocks are moving higher on Wednesday on the back of a tame CPI inflation report as tech names like CoreWeave and Super Micro Computer are leading the markets higher.
Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan are joined on-set by DCLA Managing Partner, Sarat Sethi, for the full hour to lay out his take on the state of the markets.
Meanwhile, today’s Power Insider segment is focusing on Bloom Energy as Everco
AI Financing Deal, Trane Technologies CEO, Planned California Pipeline 8/10/26
Markets are moving lower on Tuesday amid lingering doubts that the U.S. and Iran can reach a broader resolution to the Middle East conflict.
Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined on set by Yardeni Research President, Ed Yardeni, to get his take on the $500 billion AI financing deal announced on Monday and where he believes stocks will go from here.
Meanwhile, Trane Technologies CEO, Dave Regne
Power Lunch 8/10/26
CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s a
Jobs Report Reaction, Software Surge, Back-to-School Stock Picks 8/7/26
The major averages are moving higher across the board despite the dismal jobs report as investors believe the Fed will be forced to keep rates on hold for now.
Dominic Chu and Kelly Evans break down the odds of a September rate hike with Wells Fargo’s Tom Porcelli and recap software’s recent rally with Citi analyst, Fatima Boolani.
Later on, Telsey Advisory Group CEO, Dana Telsey, joins the show t
SpaceX Lockup Expiration, Occidental CEO Exclusive, Rise of Leveraged ETFs 8/6/26
The major averages are trading slightly lower across the board as stocks take a break from the recent record rally.
Kelly Evans and Dominic Chu sit down with VanEck Funds CEO, Jan Van Eck, to discuss the latest market action and the impact of SpaceX’s first share lockup expiration on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Richard Jackson, Occidental CEO, speaks exclusively with the anchors to break down his company
SpaceX Stock Slumps, Compass Datacenter CEO, Record-High Investing Playbook 8/5/26
The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Russell 2000 each hit fresh record-highs in intraday trading as stocks try to maintain the recent market rally.
Dominic Chu and Kelly Evans speak with Baird Strategas Chief ETF Strategist, Todd Sohn, about how investors should be navigating the recent momentum and whether traders should be chasing the new highs.
Meanwhile, Craig Moffett, MoffettNathanson Telecom Analys
Markets at Record Highs, Countdown to SpaceX Earnings, OpenAI Fires Back at Apple 8/4/26
Stocks are rallying on strong earnings and another decline in oil prices as the Dow and S&P 500 hit new all-time highs on Tuesday.
Kelly Evans and Dominic Chu chat with Raymond James’ Matt Orton to get his take on the market rally with each major average hitting 2% gains during intraday trading.
Later, Macquarie’s Head of U.S. Software and Services Research, Steve Koeing, joins the show to break d
Big Tech Rally, Bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, Strategy CEO Interview 8/3/26
The major averages are moving higher as shares of major tech companies are popping on the first day of August trading, while oil prices decline after President Donald Trump called off planned strikes against Iran.
Dominic Chu and Kelly Evans are joined on-set by Invesco’s Brian Levitt to break down the fundamentals behind today’s rally and what it means for investors going forward.
Meanwhile, Matt
Digesting Mag 7 Earnings, Housing Market Check, Jimmie Johnson Interview 7/31/26
The major averages are trading higher on the last trading day of July as investors look past rising treasury yields.
Brian Sullivan & Kelly Evans speak with tech investor and Apple shareholder , Ellen Hazen, to get her initial reaction to Thursday’s Q3 report.
Corcoran Group Broker, Noble Black, also sits down with the anchors to give his take on the state of housing as mortgage rates hit their
Tech Earnings on Deck, Bonds Digest Fed Decision, Entergy CEO on Data Centers 7/30/26
Stocks are rallying across the board as mega-cap tech stocks help drive the gains in the market.
Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined on-set by Michael Landsberg (Landsberg Bennett Private Wealth CIO) and Jay Peters (NewEdge Wealth Portfolio Manager) to discuss their market views and how investors should be trading the recent volatility.
Yardeni Research President, Ed Yardeni, also joins the
Power Lunch 7/29/26
CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s a
Countdown to Fed Decision, AI Trade Gets Trounced, Apple Hits $5T Market Cap 7/28/26
Major averages are mostly higher as investors prepare for the latest interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.
Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan discuss the latest market action with Edward Jones’ Mona Mahajan and Clockwise Capital’s James Cakmak and get their takes on which sectors they currently favor.
Later on, CNBC’s Mackenzie Sigalos reports on Apple’s plans to release a fold
Tech Earnings Preview, Top Analyst Calls, Digital Realty CEO Interview 7/27/26
The major averages are moving between gains and losses as chip stocks tumble – negating an earlier rally sparked by a decline in global oil prices.
Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan sit down with Fundstrat Global Advisors’ Tom Lee to discuss the state of the markets and crypto as we head into the busiest week of earnings season.
The anchors are also joined in-person by Mizuho’s David Bellinger to bre
Brent Falls Back Below $100, Duke Energy CEO Interview, Insuring Ships in the Middle East 7/24/26
Markets are mixed to end the week as investors assess the latest developments regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Brian Sullivan and Contessa Brewer are joined by DWS Americas’ David Bianco and Schawb Center for Financial Research’s Collin Martin to evaluate the state of the markets ahead of next week’s Federal Reserve meeting.
Meanwhile, Duke Energy CEO, Harry Sideris, joins for an
Tech Stocks Tumble, Brent Back Above $100, Biotech’s Big Comeback 7/23/26
Major averages trading lower across the board as oil prices surge amid escalating conflict in the Middle East and investors weigh quarterly results from two of the world’s largest companies.
Brian Sullivan and Contessa Brewer break down the latest earnings reports from Alphabet and Tesla with Dan Ives (Yorkville Ives & Co. Partner) as both stocks plummet in Thursday’s trading.
Meanwhile, Ninepoint
Saudi Nuclear Deal, Tech Earnings on Deck, The State of Crypto 7/22/26
The markets are little changed on Wednesday, pressured by a rise in oil prices, as investors look ahead to another busy day of corporate earnings.
Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan are joined on-set by Chris Verrone (Baird Strategas Chief Market Strategist) and Kevin Gordon (Schwab Head of Macro Research) to discuss the key factors impacting the markets in the leadup to Alphabet’s Q2 earnings report
Chipmakers Rip Higher, Interest Rate Impact on AI, Hut 8 CEO Exclusive Interview 7/21/26
Stocks climbed on Tuesday, supported by semiconductors, as investors look past the latest developments in the Iran war to focus on corporate earnings updates.
Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans break down the move in the chip stocks with Ohsung Kwon (Wells Fargo Chief Equity Strategist) and Tom Hulick (Strategy Asset Managers CEO) and look ahead to the busy slate of quarterly earnings scheduled for th
Pivotal Week for Tech, Iran War’s Impact on Energy, Small Cap Stocks with Big Returns 7/20/26
The Nasdaq rose on Monday as oil prices fluctuated in response to the latest bout of military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran.
Steve Liesman and Kelly Evans are joined on-set by Peter Mallouk (Creative Planning CEO) and David Spika (Turtle Creek Chief Market Strategist) to give their takes on the state of the markets as we head into a busy week of mega-cap tech earnings reports.
Kpler’s Direc
Buying Beaten-Down Tech, Investing in Iraqi Energy, Interview with Phoenix Mayor 7/17/26
Stocks fell again on Friday, with Wall Street on track for a weekly decline, as traders weighed the latest moves in semiconductors along with the latest quarterly reports.
Contessa Brewer and Frank Holland are joined by Interactive Brokers’ Steve Sosnick and Albion Financial’s Jason Ware to break down the latest retail trading trends amid the recent semiconductor slide on Wall Street.
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Mega-Cap Tech Earnings Preview, Global LNG Exports, and Countdown to Netflix Earnings 7/16/26
Stocks fell on Thursday as the sell-off in semiconductors has the major averages on pace for a losing week on Wall Street.
Brian Sullivan & Kelly Evans are joined by Morgan Stanley Senior Internet Analyst, Brian Nowak, to preview some of the key tech earnings reports expected out over the next week and to give his take on which companies are leading in hyperscaler capex spending.
Later in the prog
The State of the Markets, Latest Beige Book Report, and BlackBerry’s Bounceback 7/15/26
The markets rose on Wednesday, with major technology stocks advancing, as traders digested more data showing inflation is cooling.
Brian Sullivan & Kelly Evans are joined on set by One Point BFG Wealth Partners’ Peter Boockvar and Piper Sandler’s Craig Johnson to break down their outlooks for the markets as Steve Liesman joins in to provide the highlights from the latest Fed beige book report.
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Investors React to Inflation Data, IBM Shares Plunge, CleanSpark CEO Interview 7/14/26
The markets are trading mostly higher on Tuesday after June inflation data came in lighter than expected.
Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan are joined on set by Yardeni Research’s Ed Yardeni to react to the latest CPI numbers and Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s appearance on Capitol Hill.
Meanwhile, IBM investor Jeff Kilburg breaks down what’s driving IBM’s massive drop this afternoon and whether there i
Monthly Treasury Statement, Latest Iran Headlines, and the State of Semiconductors 7/13/26
Stocks fell on Monday after President Donald Trump announced he was reinstating what he called “a blockade on Iranian shipping” through the Strait of Hormuz.
Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans react to the monthly statement from the U.S. Treasury with Seaport Research Partners’ Jonathan Golub and are later joined by Rapidan Energy Group’s Bob McNally to give his take on the global energy markets.
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SK Hynix Pops in Nasdaq Debut, Recapping the Russell Rally, Energy Market on Edge 7/10/26
The S&P 500 is on track for a weekly gain as mega-cap tech stocks lead the index higher on Friday.
Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined on set by Hightower Advisors’ Stephanie Link and Advisors Capital Management’s Joanne Feeney to react to SK Hynix’s U.S. market debut on the Nasdaq.
Dan Veru, Palisade Capital Management CIO, joins the program to break down his small-cap winners from the firs
Big Tech Bounces Back, Baker Hughes CEO, & Powering the AI Revolution 7/9/26
Stocks rose on Thursday, supported by a jump in semiconductors and a fall in oil prices, as equity markets tried to recover despite renewed U.S.-Iran tensions.
Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan are joined on-set by Carson Group’s Ryan Detrick who provides his mid-year market report card and outlook for the rest of 2026.
Meanwhile, Baker Hughes’ CEO, Lorenzo Simonelli, joined the show after his compan
Latest Fed Minutes, Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty, & Kospi Enters Bear Market 7/8/26
The Dow Jones moved sharply lower on Wednesday after President Trump told the NATO summit that the ceasefire with Iran is “over” amid renewed hostilities in the Middle East.
The Fed Minutes from June’s meeting dropped at the top of the hour, and Brian Sullivan broke down the commentary with Steve Liesman, Rick Santelli, and Jefferies’ David Zervos.
Miller Tabak’s Matt Maley also joins the show to
AI Risk Appetite, SpaceX Initiations on Wall Street, and Domestic Energy Challenges 7/7/26
The Dow Jones pulled back from record levels as investors once again rotate out of AI stocks into safer sectors of the market.
Brian Sullivan is joined on set by Fortress Investment’s Elizabeth Burton to break down her strategy to navigate the recent volatility while Bernstein’s Doug Harned lays out the case for SpaceX after his firm initiated the stock with an outperform rating.
Brian also gets a
TeraWulf’s Data Center Deal, Trump Accounts Launch, and the State of Energy & Tech 7/6/26
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 jump to start the new trading week as semiconductor stocks pop to lead the markets higher.
Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined by TeraWulf CEO, Paul Prager, to discuss his company’s $19 billion deal to lease its data center facility to Anthropic.
Tech strategist, Dan Ives, sits down on set with the anchors to give his take on the tech sector while Citi’s Francesco Mart
Reacting to June Jobs Report, Looking to Oversea Opportunities, and Testing the U.S. Power Grid 7/2/26
The Dow rises to another record high heading into the extended holiday weekend as chipmakers continue to struggle.
Kelly Evans is joined by Wells Fargo’s Darrell Cronk and MJP Wealth Advisor’s Brian Vendig to break down their initial reaction to the June jobs report and look ahead to their strategy for the second half of the year.
Meanwhile, Harris Oakmark’s David Herro joins the show to explain w
Markets Mixed to Start the Second Half of 2026 7/1/26
The Dow Jones rises to a record high on Wednesday before giving up most of its earlier gains. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq is struggling to start Q3 as chipmakers are falling.
Dominic Chu and Kelly Evans are joined by Bespoke Investment’s Paul Hickey and Portfolio Wealth Advisors’ Lee Munson to lay out their investing strategy for the rest of the year.
The anchors are also joined by Brian Daly, the SEC D
Semiconductors Surge in Q2, Recapping Healthcare’s Historic Run, and Checking on the Call to Flee Financials 6/30/26
The major averages are trading higher across the board on the final trading day of the second quarter as the Dow paces for its best first half in 5 years.
Kelly Evans is joined by Interactive Brokers’ Steve Sosnick who helps break down the market action as they discuss the massive rally investors have seen in chip stocks and interview a healthcare analyst to ask whether the recent biotech momentu
Comcast to Spin Off Media Business, Alphabet Joins the Dow 6/29/26
CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s a
AI Fears Rattle the Markets & Uncertainty Surrounding Iran Peace Deal 6/26/26
The S&P 500 heads for a losing week on Wall Street as investors rotate out of key technology stocks and into more defensive areas of the market.
Dominic Chu is joined on set by Invesco’s Brian Levitt and Advisors Capital Management’s Joanne Feeney to break down the recent tech declines and assess the state of the bull market.
Meanwhile, Eamon Javers brings the latest headlines from the conflict in
CNBC’s “Power Lunch” Broadcasts Live from the Cboe Trading Floor in Chicago 6/25/26
Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan bring their daily markets coverage in a special live broadcast from the trading floor of Cboe Global Markets in Chicago.
“CNBC @ Cboe” features an exclusive interview with Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee in his first public appearance following the Federal Reserve’s June meeting.
KPMG Chief Economist, Diane Swonk, Ryan Sports Development CEO, Pat Ry
Major averages are mixed as investors look ahead to Micron earnings after the bell 6/24/26
Stocks remain little changed following the chip sell-off at the beginning of the week as Wall Street awaits Micron’s Q3 earnings report expected out after the markets close.
Brian Sullivan is joined by Landsberg Bennett Private Wealth CIO, Michael Landsberg, to preview Micron’s anticipated results and lay out his strategy for how he plans to trade the stock if there’s a potential pullback.
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