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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

Rising Rates & Risks, China's Troubles, and The Read on Retail 8/21/23

As yields hit historic highs, we'll look at how it impacts your money and the Fed's next move. And with China's central bank somewhat surprising investors overnight - we've got the impact on investors in the U.S. Plus, the read on retail for three names on deck with earnings: Macy's, Baidu, and Lowe's.

Aug 21, 202344 min

Bond Voyage, Brace or Embrace, and 3 Bails & A Buy 8/18/23

Just as important as the jump in bond yields this week, is the question of why this is happening now. For good reasons, like better economic growth? Or for bad reasons, like too much supply and central banks losing control? We'll look at what's been driving these moves, and where you can find the best value, right now. Plus, some major earnings drama. Shares of Palo Alto Networks have dropped 17% since their company's unorthodox decision to hold their earnings call today – a Friday – after marke...

Aug 18, 202345 min

A Tale of Two Retailers, Goodwill CEO, and Mike Novogratz Live 8/17/23

Target and Walmart reporting two very different quarters, and with student loan payments set to restart soon, we’ll look at the names best positioned. Plus, the CEO of Goodwill joins us on National Thrift Shop Day with a look at the economics behind second-hand shopping. And Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz is here with his latest read on the market, crypto, and the Fed’s next move.

Aug 17, 202345 min

Don’t Count on Cuts, Health of Banks, Housing Hedge 8/16/23

Don’t bet on the Fed cutting rates anytime soon, says our market guest. She’ll tell us where she’s finding opportunities. Plus, the CEO of Jack Henry joins us on the heels of earnings with a look at the health of the banks and why their stock is the worst name in the S&P 500 today. And as rates keep rising and mortgage demand drops, there’s one housing name positioned to benefit from the environment. The CEO joins us ahead.

Aug 16, 202343 min

No Landing No-Kay!, Downgrades Ahead, Health of Housing 8/15/23

The Fed needs the economy to soften but today's retail data showing no signs of it. We look at why this could become a problem for the Fed and how you want to be positioned in this market right now. Plus, Fitch warning of possible downgrades ahead including big ones like JPMorgan Chase. Does this latest credit warning carry more weight? And homebuilder sentiment is dropping sharply. We’ll speak with a builder about what he sees ahead.

Aug 15, 202344 min

The Exchange 8/14/23

Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor.

Aug 14, 202344 min

China’s Sluggish Recovery, Hire Education, and Soft Landing Save? 8/11/23

Chinese property giant Country Garden issuing a profit warning amid a decline in real estate sales, we have the latest details and the trade on the Chinese consumer slowdown. With the health care industry facing a critical worker shortage, the CEO of Adtalem Global Education, specializing in medical post-secondary ed, discusses what needs to be done to fill those positions. And recession rescue…a University of Chicago Booth School of Business professor reveals the current phenomenon he thinks wi...

Aug 11, 202345 min

Sell-off Watch, Ad-vantaged, Cyber Pains & Gains 8/10/23

Markets are breathing a sigh of relief on weaker-than-expected CPI data, but our market guest says don’t get too complacent and sees inflation rising again before year’s end. Plus, Disney is taking a page out of Netflix’s playbook on passwords, but is it too late to turn things around on streaming? We’ll look at some potential suitors primed to take it over. And the CEO of Cyberark joins us on the back of a big earnings beat and guidance hike with the threats he sees in the space as states like ...

Aug 10, 202345 min

Tug of War, Stifel CEO Exclusive, and Keeping It Clean 8/9/23

Crude prices are hitting their highest level of the year and our guest says ‘watch out’ because oil could push US inflation higher again even as deflationary trends emerge out of China. Plus, Stifel’s CEO joins us with his view of the headwinds facing banks and where the US economy could go in the next 6-9 months. And we talk to the head of a company that governments rely on to help clean up environmental disasters, and whose stock is moving higher on earnings.

Aug 09, 202345 min

Credit Crunch, Winners & Losers, Cost of Care 8/8/23

Moody’s is downgrading several US banks and warning more could follow, but private credit is stepping in to fill the lending gap. We’ll speak with the CEO of one company which says it’s poised to benefit. Plus, big pharma seeing big gains thanks to the obesity drug boom. We’ll look at the four names in the food ecosystem that stand to gain and lose the most. And the cost of childcare continues to rise, but affordability is key to growing the economy according to a former Fed official. We’ll spea...

Aug 08, 202344 min

The Potential for Cuts, ADP vs. BLS, Health of Housing 8/7/23

From rate hikes to cuts by next year? The NY Fed’s John Williams suggests that prospect in a new interview. We’ll look at what that could mean for inflation and the markets. Plus, is the labor market actually stronger than it appears? The debate between the ADP survey and the governments official data goes to the next level. And what’s driving historic lows in housing inventory? New data from Black Knight points to a few reasons and consequences.

Aug 07, 202346 min

The Goldilocks Number, SEC vs. Coinbase, and Protecting Your Portfolio 8/4/23

Stocks pop and yields drop after today’s so-called “Goldilocks” jobs number. We’ll look at whether it’s enough to fuel the market euphoria and whether there are any bargains left to buy. Plus, Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer joins us with a look at the regulatory landscape for crypto. And InvestingFixx co-founders Jean Chatzky and Karen Finerman join to discuss their newest venture for financial literacy.

Aug 04, 202344 min

Executive Exchange, Crypto Couple, and Major Payments Player 8/3/23

The CEOs of Wyndham Hotels, and Portillo’s join us for a special Executive Edition of Earnings Exchange on the back of their results. Plus, the so-called crypto couple is back in court with a bombshell admission. And Shift4 founder and CEO Jared Isaacson joins to discuss Q2 results and the latest space ventures.

Aug 03, 202344 min

Recession Call Reversal, Warning Shot to Washington?, and Prices at the Pump 8/2/23

Bank of America becoming the first major Wall Street Bank to remove a recession from their outlook. BofA’s Chief Economist joins us with what has changed to make that call. Plus, if the economy isn’t deteriorating, why the U.S. credit downgrade from Fitch? Strategas’ Dan Clifton says it’s a warning shot to Washington, and we shouldn’t ignore the signs of stress that are building up. And oil just posted its strongest month in a year and a half, and that is leading to more pain at the pump. We loo...

Aug 02, 202343 min

The Exchange 8/1/23

Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor.

Aug 01, 202346 min

Soft Landing Tech Trap, Under the R(AI)dar, and 3 Big Bellwethers 7/31/23

Don’t get caught in the so-called “soft landing” trap, says our market guest. He tells us where he’s finding opportunities right now instead. Plus, the CEO of one under-the-radar AI name joins us with why his company is uniquely positioned at the intersection of AI and real estate. And halfway through earnings season, we’ve got Uber, Caterpillar, and Molson-Coors on deck in Earnings Exchange.

Jul 31, 202345 min

Potential Pause, Messi of AI, Restaurant Revamp 7/28/23

The Fed might have a reason to pause rate hikes for the rest of the year, and our market guest has some ways for investors to position. Plus, one analyst is initiating coverage of a stock, calling it the “Messi of AI.” He’ll make his case for why it could rally 50% from here. And Golden Corral is launching a new fast casual brand this fall. The CEO joins us with what’s behind the debut, and his view on inflation.

Jul 28, 202345 min

Forget the Fed, Cruise Control, and The Busiest Day of Earnings Season 7/27/23

GDP is topping expectations and inflation continues to cool, so should the Fed be done raising rates? Our market guest tells investors how to position. Plus, all aboard the cruise rally! The CEO of Royal Caribbean joins us on the heels of a big earnings beat and guidance hike. And three key consumer names are on deck with results. We have the action, the story, and the trade in Earnings Exchange.

Jul 27, 202345 min

Fed Decision Countdown, Real Estate Risks, and Striking a Deal 7/26/23

All the investment advice you need to know ahead of the Fed decision on interest rates. Plus, billionaire real estate mogul Don Peebles joins us on set with an update on the health of commercial real estate, and why he’s most excited about New York City over the next decade. And the Teamsters General President joins us fresh off the UPS deal, averting a costly and disruptive strike.

Jul 26, 202343 min

The Fed’s Endgame, Alaska Air Turbulence, and Alphabet’s Bull Case 7/25/23

Wondering what to expect and how to position ahead of the Fed’s decision on interest rates? Former Pimco chief economist Paul McCulley joins us with his thoughts. Plus, an exclusive interview with Alaska Air CEO Ben Minicucci after the company’s revenue guidance fell short of expectations. And Alphabet’s results are on deck as the megacap tech giants begin to report. We’ll speak with one analyst who’s staying bullish on the stock and says it’s trading at a steep discount to the market.

Jul 25, 202344 min

The Tech Trade, Positioning into the Print, and Fighting AI Plagiarism 7/24/23

A big week for big tech with Alphabet, Microsoft, Intel and Meta results on deck. We’ll drill down on the name one analyst says is the best positioned in AI. Plus, Verizon, NXP Semiconductors, and Anywhere Real Estate are on deck with results. We’ve got the action, the story, and the trade in Earnings Exchange. And we’ll speak with a recent college graduate who built an AI-detecting program from his college dorm room.

Jul 24, 202343 min

A.I. in D.C., Time to Buy, and 3 Buys & A Bail 7/21/23

President Biden speaks after meeting with tech executives from 7 AI companies. We’ll set the scene, and look at what’s at stake. Plus, as the payment stocks start to report, one analyst says two of them have an “unusually attractive entry point.” She’ll tell us which, and make her case. And the FIFA Women’s World Cup is underway, so we’ve got a special 3 Buys & A Bail “World Cup” Edition, featuring sponsors of Team USA. The names and opportunities our trader sees, ahead.

Jul 21, 202350 min

Data Curveball, Margins & Movies, and The Elder Economy 7/20/23

One of the best real-time indicators of the economy just surprised everyone, and it’s complicating the outlook for the Fed and investors. We’ll tell you where our market guest sees opportunity because of it. Plus, Tesla and Netflix selling off post-earnings – we’ll look at the trades in Earnings Exchange. And Baby Boomers control 70% of the country’s disposable income. Ahead, we’ll speak with a group of seniors blowing up on TikTok and capitalizing on social media influencer opportunities....

Jul 20, 202345 min

Alarm Bells, Too Much Credit, Health of Housing 7/19/23

“No landing” might be the new consensus, and our market guest is sounding the alarm, saying the market is overvalued and recession risk is super elevated. Plus, Carvana shares are rallying today, now up 1,000% from their lows. Are investors giving the company too much credit for its move to deleverage? And we’ll delve into the roadmap for home prices and inventory in light of a surprise drop in new home construction.

Jul 19, 202343 min

Multi-decade Runway, Consumer Cracks, and Power Player 7/17/23

From “hard landing” to “soft landing” to the economy taking off again, our market guest has one sector where he sees a multi-decade runway developing. Plus, credit card usage and debt levels are climbing. How significant are the consumer cracks bubbling under the surface? We’ll ask the CEO of Primerica. And a power player in the lithium space (and Tesla supplier) joins Kelly with the company’s latest plans to build a new mine in the U.S.

Jul 17, 202344 min

The Ripple Effect, Citi’s CFO on Earnings, and “All Bulled Up” 7/14/23

A federal judge deciding Ripple’s token isn’t a security…kinda. The CEO tells us why he’s counting the decision as a win. Citi CFO Mark Mason breaks down second quarter earnings and tells us his plans to help boost Citi stock performance. Plus, a super bullish call on Spotify.

Jul 14, 202344 min

The Broadening Market Rally, AI ETFs vs. Stocks, and the Disney Dilemma 7/12/23

With the S&P and Nasdaq hitting 52-week highs, our small cap portfolio manager says a new investing trend is emerging, even as mega cap tech keeps rallying. Not all AI ETFs are created equal, warns Bank of America’s Jared Woodard. And between slowing parks traffic and box office disappointments, there could be trouble brewing in the Magic Kingdom.

Jul 12, 202344 min
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