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The Exchange

"The Exchange" on CNBC is a one-stop shop for the day's top business stories, along with breaking news and the must-see market movers heading into the back half of the trading day. This newsroom-based program also features lots of original reporting, in-depth conversations and showcases CNBC's award-winning investigative work.
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Episodes

Conversations with Kelly Evans: Payment Problems?

In this conversation, CNBC reporter Kate Rooney helps walk us through the big changes that have created headwinds for payment giants Visa and Mastercard. We talk about the significance of Visa's bid for Plaid; the rise of new rival payment networks; and which crypto names could also end up significantly disrupting this space.

Nov 26, 202128 min

Conversations with Kelly Evans: Tapering When Wall Street is Shrinking

Kelly talks to Natalliance Head of International Fixed Income, Andrew Brenner. They cover the main issues markets could face as the Fed begins to taper bond purchases, and discuss how much Wall Street has changed in recent years--in ways that could complicate the Fed's efforts. Andy also talks about whether he thinks Wall Street is still a good career for young people, and which industries look more promising over the next decade.

Nov 25, 202137 min

SPR Release, Last of the Retailers on Deck, The “Must-Own” Energy Stock

Pres. Biden announcing he plans to release 50 million barrels of crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserves, the Deputy Secretary of Energy joins us to discuss the plan and Goldman’s Jeff Currie tells us why he still sees oil going to $85/barrel. Nordstrom and Gap both report after the bell, what to watch for in the earnings report and whether these beleaguered brands can right the respective ships. And oil was a hot topic today, but there’s an under-the-radar energy stock one Evercore analyst ...

Nov 23, 202144 min

Nevermind the Headlines, Buy Boeing Stock, Stop Fighting the Great Recession and Retail Stocking Stuffers

Austria implementing a lockdown amid rising covid cases spooking overseas markets and reopening stocks, including the airlines and Boeing, here at home. This as the WSJ reports the company is slowing down 787 Dreamliner manufacturing…but one trader is sticking by the stock. He tells us why. Policymakers learned a lot from the Great Recession, but Neil Irwin, Senior Economics Correspondent at the New York Times, says they’re misguided in applying them to the economic fallout from the pandemic. Pl...

Nov 19, 202147 min

Strong Sales, Hot Dogs & Hot Stocks, and Nike Enters the Metaverse

Kohl’s reported a huge increase in sales thanks to strong hair and makeup revenues, CEO Michelle Gass weighs in. Portillo’s posts its first earnings report, and while shares initially took a tumble, commentary about the supply chain and pricing power on the earnings call recouped much of those losses. Portillo’s Chief Executive Michael Osanloo tells us what’s most important to the restaurant’s bottom line. And, Nike launches Nikeland on Roblox—marketing stunt or effective way to capture customer...

Nov 18, 202145 min

Land grab, chips & candles and time to get back on the bike?

The return of shopping malls, demand for homes and the need to drill all need one thing in common: land. So is it better to bet on the location rather than on the business itself? We’ll explore. Plus, in today’s Earnings Exchange: we’ll give you the action, the story & the trade in Nvidia, Cisco & Bath & Body Works. And, after a post-earnings plummet and a 70% drop from its all-time high, is there finally a buying opportunity in Peloton? We’ll debate.

Nov 17, 202144 min

Long winter for high prices?, retail sales actually falling?, and shopping for trades

Today’s key word is inflation: companies are seeing it, consumers are experiencing it and Fed officials are calling for action to curve it. But the futures market says they won’t act anytime soon. Should you position for a long winter of high prices ahead? We’ll debate. Plus, the headline numbers may look good, but are retail sales actually falling? We’ll do some back of the envelope math to see what the data is telling us. And, in today’s Earnings Exchange: we’ll give you the action, the story ...

Nov 16, 202144 min

If you build it…, tech takeoff, and shopping, remodeling & the road ahead

The President is set to sign one of the biggest infrastructure bills in history today. We’ll speak with the CEOs of Blink Charging & Siemens USA about the money, the plans and the impact. Plus, we’ll speak with a 5-star tech fund manager who saw gains of 88% last year. He’ll tell us what he’s buying now amid rising rates. And, in today’s Earnings Exchange: we’ll give you the action, the story & the trade in Walmart, Home Depot and Lucid results on deck.

Nov 15, 202145 min

Stick a fork in it, and green thumb, green stock?

Wells Fargo’s message to investors following the latest inflation data: stick a fork in the tech trade! We’ll speak with the strategist behind the call on where to invest now. Plus, shares of cannabis company Green Thumb Industries are jumping after doubling profits. We’ll speak with the CEO. And, in today’s Earnings Exchange: from pre-profit to American staple, we’ll preview WeWork, Nvidia & Walmart results on deck.

Nov 12, 202145 min

Behind the curve?, fueling inflation, and drive, charge & wear

Hot inflation numbers are turning up the pressure on the Fed, and raising questions about the speed of its taper. We’ll look at just how far behind the curve they might be. Plus, it’s no secret that auto prices have been soaring. We’ll ask the CEO of CarGurus if there are any signs it’s improving. And, in today’s Earnings Exchange: we’ll give you the action, the story and the trade in Lordstown Motors, Blink Charging & Warby Parker.

Nov 11, 202144 min

Playing defense, Rivian reality, and Mouse, (fake) meat & money

Prices are jumping, inflation expectations are surging and the White House is playing defense. What does it all mean for socks and your portfolio? We’ve got your Inflation Nation plays. Plus, Rivian’s blockbuster debut could end up being the biggest IPO of the year. Can the capital help it reach scale and justify its price? We’ll explore. And, in today’s Earnings Exchange: we’ll give you the action, the story and the trade in Disney, Beyond Meat and SoFi Technologies on deck tonight.

Nov 10, 202144 minEp. 3

Rising risks, buy the dip?, and crypto, clothes & food

From cost pressures to supply chain woes, we’ll speak with a money manager who has three picks for your portfolio amid rising risks. Plus, commodities are suddenly out of favor, flat in the past month. Could this be the perfect buying opportunity? Goldman Sachs says “yes.” And, in today’s Earnings Exchange: we’ll give you the action, the story and the trade in Coinbase, Poshmark & Doordash on deck tonight.

Nov 09, 202143 min

A melt up or cool down?, survey says and payments, popcorn & space

Investors are driving stocks – and crypto currencies – to all-time highs, while bond yields go the other way. We’ll speak with a strategist who says there will be one big winner in the search for yield, and he’ll reveal it for us. Plus, Elon Musk will sell 10% of his Tesla shares after a Twitter poll voted in favor of it. We’ll look at what else could be driving his decision making, and what it means for the company. And, in today’s Earnings Exchange: we’ll give you the action, the story and the...

Nov 08, 202144 min

The market’s message, box office bounce back and the energy rally

Today’s trading seems to be all about the end of the pandemic, with Dr. Scott Gottlieb predicting the it could be over here in the U.S. by January. Reopening stocks are flying high, as pandemic trades get crushed. Is this the first day of the next chapter for markets? We’ll debate. Plus, Cinemark is forecasting a bounce back for the box office, but will movie-going ever return to pre-pandemic levels? We’ll ask the CEO. And, soaring energy prices have shares of U.S. natural gas giant EQT soaring ...

Nov 05, 202145 min

Peak inflation?, checking in on Choice, and rides, burgers & workouts

Economist David Rosenberg says inflation has finally peaked, and price pressure will start to ease soon. He’ll join us to explain why this is nothing like the 1970s, and how to position your portfolio too. Plus, the CEO of Choice Hotel joins us to discuss its earnings beat, and will also reveal a surprise winner of the work-from-home trend too. And, in today’s Earnings Exchange: we’ll bring you the action, the story and the trade in Uber, Shake Shack & Peloton results on deck tonight.

Nov 04, 202145 min

Countdown to Fed decision

We’re just an hour away from the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision, and it’s sure to be a historic one. It’s widely expected to announce tapering of its asset purchases as the pandemic winds down. But the key question here is whether or not it has to move up the timeline for hiking interest rates as inflation continues to spike. We’ll cover it all, and bring you the latest details as they unfold.

Nov 03, 202142 min

Vaccines for kids, inflation opportunities and Earnings Exchange

The CDC’s advisory panel is just hours away from voting to give Pfizer’s Covid vaccine approval for kids aged 5 to 11. We’ll speak with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla about that and the strong earnings the company just reported. Plus, our latest CNBC survey shows inflation has eclipsed Covid as the number one threat to our economy. We’ll discuss. And, in today’s Earnings Exchange: we’ll look ahead to Lyft, T-Mobile and Zillow results out after the bell.

Nov 02, 202145 min

A test for the bulls, turbulence in the skies?, and chips, cleaning & cars

We just hit all-time highs for the Dow, S&P and Nasdaq, while bond yields are taking a breather today. But this is a big week that could test the bulls with earnings, a Fed decision and the October jobs report. We’ve got you covered. Plus, in today’s Earnings Exchange: we’ll bring you the moves, the stories and the trades in NXP Semiconductors, Clorox & Avis Budget after the bell. And, are we plunging head first into a nightmare travel season? We’ll give you the latest on the lines and c...

Nov 01, 202145 min

Trick…or Treat?, banking on crypto and Flay’s new foray

Stocks are reversing higher, even after Apple and Amazon both failed to inspire investors with their earnings. And the Nasdaq and S&P 500 just hit fresh record highs, even as earnings season remains a mixed bag. We’ll cover all the angles. Plus, the FDIC is considering how it can allow traditional banks to hold cryptocurrencies on their balance sheets. We’ll dive into the details. And, celebrity chef Bobby Flay joins to weigh in on food prices, labor costs, supply chain struggles and his lat...

Oct 29, 202144 min

The $1.75T plan, the view from the top and titans on deck

The White House just announced details of its $1.75 trillion dollars social spending and climate bill. We’ll tell you what’s actually in it, what’s not, how it’s going to be paid for and whether it has enough support to pass. Plus, we’ll speak with two prominent CEOs to get their take on the economy, the labor shortage and inflation. And in today’s action-packed Earnings Exchange: we’ll look ahead to Apple & Amazon on deck, and Exxon Mobil & Chevron reporting tomorrow.

Oct 28, 202144 min

Buy the beaten-downs, turbulence ahead?, and earnings action

Markets are hovering near record highs, and one strategist says he’s looking to some beaten-down names like Boeing & Facebook to find more gains. He’ll explain what’s got him looking past the negative headlines, and seeing potential upside for both stocks. Plus, JetBlue just beat analyst estimates, but issued weaker-than-expected guidance for next quarter citing fuel and labor cost pressures. We’ll speak with the CEO. And, some big names report earnings after the bell today. We’ll bring you ...

Oct 27, 202145 min

Getting the green light?, earnings exchange and the worst idea ever?

Consumer confidence is bouncing back, as earnings season starts off hot, the housing market is strong and a potential stimulus deal is around the corner. Do the markets have a green light for gains for the remainder of 2021? We’ll ask the experts. Plus, as earnings season ramps up, we’ll bring you the action, story and trade ahead of three key reports: Microsoft, Alphabet & Robinhood. And, as the White House explores way to pay for its multi-trillion dollar spending plan, Janet Yellen says s...

Oct 26, 202145 min
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