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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

Alaska Airlines Earnings Exclusive, The Names Positioned for Gains, and Chips, Cards & Chinos 1/25/24

Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci joins us for an earnings exclusive fresh off those results. His thoughts on the Boeing Max 9 turmoil and the DOJ’s stance on Alaska’s deal with Hawaiian. Plus, our market guest sees one group of stocks set to outperform despite some warning signs on the horizon. And we’ll break down three names getting ready to report in Earnings Exchange.

Jan 25, 202447 min

Forgotten Stocks, Bitcoin ETF Flow Race, Small Bank Barometer 1/24/24

The so-called Magnificent 7 trade has created a lot of dislocation in the market, and our guest says that’s a good thing because it’s created a lot of opportunity. Plus, less than 2 weeks after the SEC approved spot bitcoin ETFs, there are two asset managers dominating the flow race. We’ll speak to one of them about that. And a small bank barometer with the CEOs of two regional players.

Jan 24, 202443 min

Room to Run?, Red Sea Retail Ripples, Netflix’s Ad-vantage 1/23/24

Stocks moving lower today, but our market guests both say the bulls have the upper hand. Plus, the U.S. expanding strikes in Yemen. We have the latest and a look at the retail group most exposed to Red Sea disruptions. And Netflix is on deck to report earnings. The company may have won the streaming wars, but what about the ad wars? Ad executive Mark Douglas will weigh in.

Jan 23, 202443 min

The Exchange 1/22/24

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

Jan 22, 202443 min

S&P 500 Record High, Big Tech’s Big Week, and Abodes Abroad 1/19/24

The S&P 500 just hit a record high, but our market guest says the U.S. is still the place to be for stocks. Plus, a second bullish call for Apple in as many days. Evercore’s analyst will join us with the one event that could be a catalyst for the stock. And the CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty sees Americans who are still buying overseas, and will tell us where.

Jan 19, 202445 min

MSCI Short Report, Contrarian Trades, The Deepfake Election 1/18/24

Spruce Point Capital founder Ben Axler joins us to defend his new short of MSCI. Plus, our market guest has three contrarian trades he says are poised to outperform. And 2024 is already being described by some as the year of the so-called “deepfake election”. We’ll look at what platforms and regulators are doing to defend our democracy.

Jan 18, 202446 min

Consumer Won’t Quit, China’s Car Threat, 2024 Deal Barometer 1/17/23

The latest retail sales data coming in stronger than expected and investors are not too happy about it. We’ll debate whether rates could remain higher for longer. Plus, Chinese cars are flooding the West, but are they a real threat to American automakers? We’ll get one view from Hong Kong. And EY is launching its first-ever deal barometer and the sector where they expect to see the most M&A activity in 2024 will surprise you.

Jan 17, 202446 min

Too Much Optimism?, 3 Buys & A Bail: Bank Edition, Home-Building Momentum 1/16/24

Bank of America’s survey shows overwhelming optimism for a soft landing, but Fed Gov. Waller says not so fast… We’ll look at how to position in this environment. Plus, bank earnings have felt like a gut punch according to our trader, but he’s still buying three and staying away from one. And the CEO of Taylor Morrison joins us with the pulse of the housing market.

Jan 16, 202445 min

Markets vs. The Fed, Red Sea Ripples & Powering G(ai)ns 1/12/24

Encouraging signs on the inflation front. The market now sees an 80% probability of a rate cut in March. But our market guest doesn’t see that happening. He’ll tell us the other places he’s seeing opportunity. Plus, geopolitical tensions are rising. Houthi forces now vowing to retaliate to last night's US-led coalition strikes in Yemen. So what happens next? We’ll ask former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Admiral James Stavridis. And we're heading to the intersection of AI and real estate. We’ll...

Jan 12, 202446 min

Timing the Cuts, Bitcoin ETFs, Rapid Rundown 1/11/24

CPI coming in hotter than expected, pushing stocks lower as a result. Could the first Fed rate cut come later than the market expected? Plus, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong calls the bitcoin ETF approval a great victory, but our guest predicts the company is in for a big reality check. And a rapid rundown with the RapidRatings CEO: the names on his radar that could be headed for financial trouble.

Jan 11, 202445 min

Boeing CEO Exclusive, Rate Cut Timeline, Election Year Boost? 01/10/24

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun joins us exclusively for his first interview since a part blew off of a 737 Max 9 aircraft during an Alaska Airlines flight. Plus, our guests say the Fed’s rate cuts could come fast and furious if history is any indication. And stocks tend to outperform during an election year, but could the Fed and inflation play a unique role in this year’s campaign trail? Our guest looks at the factors in play.

Jan 10, 202450 min

2024 Playbook Pivot, Live from CES!, and Turnaround Ahead? 1/9/24

Stocks struggling to extend yesterday’s gains but our strategist has one unloved part of the market he says to buy. Plus, The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is underway, and we’ll hear from the CEOs of Siemens and L’Oreal about their latest endeavors. And Elliott Management is making a billion-dollar bet on one dating company. We’ve got the details and what it reveals about activist investing in 2024. Investment Committee Disclosures

Jan 09, 202444 min

Trading the 2024 Election, Stealth Rate Cut Benefits, and Railroad CEO on Southern Border 1/8/24

Citi’s best and worst performing sectors before and after a Presidential election. BMO says Fed cuts won’t be a tide that lifts all boats, especially in the retail sector. Their analyst reveals the particularly rate-sensitive names to buy now. And the CEO of the largest railcar-maker in the US weighs in on the state of freight and the impact of southern border closures.

Jan 08, 202445 min

Cuts & Concerns, Equities Excitement, and 3 Buys & a Bail: Tech Earnings Edition 1/5/24

Wall Street still sees a 70% chance of a Fed rate cut in March, but KPMG’s Diane Swonk says no way and tells us why. Plus, stocks aren’t off to a great start this year, but our market guest is excited and sees plenty of opportunities ahead. And Danielle Shay joins us with three big tech names positioned for gains into earnings, and one surprising bail for investors.

Jan 05, 202445 min

Timeline Turmoil, Billion-Dollar Bet in SF, Hydration Hype 1/4/23

Is stronger-than-expected economic data throwing the Fed’s rate cut timeline into question? We’ll debate whether it’s bad news for all stocks or just the high-flyers. Plus, the promise of AI could help revitalize downtown San Francisco, and we’ll speak to one developer making a billion-dollar bet on the Golden City. And the Stanley cup craze sweeping the nation has hit Wall Street, leading one analyst to downgrade Yeti. He’ll join us to make his case.

Jan 04, 202445 min

Rate Expectations, Escalating Tensions, Tech Wreck? 01/03/23

Stocks falling again after the Nasdaq’s worst start to a year since 2016. Is weak economic data the culprit? We’ll look at what’s dragging the market lower. Plus, another cargo ship attacked in the Red Sea is leading investors to worry about retaliatory attacks and the fallout for energy prices and the global supply chain. And Microsoft is nearing Apple’s market cap for the first time in a couple of decades. Is tech in trouble or is leadership just shifting? Nancy Tengler and Mark Mahaney weigh ...

Jan 03, 202444 min

‘Higher for longer’ for longer?, Red Sea Tensions Rise, The Risks Ahead 01/02/24

Our strategist says “higher for longer” is still very much in play and rates could spoil the party in 2024. Plus, rising tensions in the Red Sea are pushing oil prices higher. We’ll ask Atlantic Council CEO Fred Kempe whether we’re on the brink of a multi-front war in the Middle East. And Barclays becomes the fourth firm with a bearish rating on Apple. We’ll tell you why, as the stock drags the whole tech sector lower today.

Jan 02, 202444 min

The Trade that Paid, Meta vs. Apple, and Three-V Buys & A Bail 12/29/23

Stick with tech in 2024, says our market guest, but not just any tech… She likes one name she’s been bullish on all year and is about to post its best year in two decades. Plus, 2024 could be the year the metaverse finally takes off! Apple is getting in the game and could change it for consumers. And a special EV edition of 3 Buys & A Bail to close out the year. We’ve got some under-the-radar names for investors to consider into the new year.

Dec 29, 202345 min

2024 Opportunities, Heart-y Gains, Vice City Real Estate 12/28/23

With stocks at or near record highs, our market guest says the gains can continue and is highlighting the parts of the market that he sees as undervalued. Plus, a blowout finish for biotech stocks to end the year – we’ll speak to one CEO whose company is coming off its best day ever thanks to the success of a heart disease drug. And our latest check on commercial real estate takes us down to Miami.

Dec 28, 202346 min

January Rate Cut, Pain & Opportunity, and In the Fast Lane 12/27/23

Don’t count out a January rate cut, according to one of our guests. He’ll tell us what has to happen for the Fed to pull the trigger, and what it means for the market rally if things don’t pan out that way. Plus, a trillion dollars in commercial real estate loans are set to mature by the end of next year. We’ll speak with one private credit player who says the motto for landlords is “Survive until 2025.” And Tesla’s seeing some real competition from Chinese EV maker BYD, and while shares are shr...

Dec 27, 202344 min

Triggering the Fed Pivot, Big Biotech Buyouts, and Top 2024 Tech Picks 12/26/23

We’ve got the results of the final 2-year note auction of the year and the one key data point our market guest says will finally trigger the Fed pivot. Plus, a pair of big biotech buyouts today, including one pharma giant striking its second multibillion-dollar deal in less than a week. We’ll look at whether more M&A is on the way. And with tech stocks on track to post their best year since the turn of the century, can they avoid a sharp correction after their massive run? We’ll debate....

Dec 26, 202344 min

The Tech Names ARK’s Cathie Wood is Buying Now, Two Percent is Too Late, and the Med Tech Stock with 36% Upside 12/22/23

ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood reveals the stock she’s adding back to her portfolio, along with a few other names she’s betting on for the long-term. Economist Tom Porcelli tells us why Fed rate cuts are coming sooner than later…and why two percent is too late. Plus, Insulet shares have climbed 35% since an upgrade at Jeffries. We’ve got the med tech name that analyst says is poised to run in 2024.

Dec 22, 202344 min

The Exchange 12/21/23

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

Dec 21, 202345 min

Timing the Cuts, Office Opportunity? and Overseas Playbook 12/20/23

Rate cuts are coming – and they’re coming fast. That’s been the theme out of Wall Street so far this week, but one of our guests sees it differently. He’s not expecting a cut until the fourth quarter, but he does however see a significant slowdown ahead. Given what we just heard from FedEx, could he be right? He joins us to make his case. Plus, the office sector has been hit hard by higher rates, but one analyst says it’s also been given a rare opportunity. He joins us with what he means by that...

Dec 20, 202345 min

Recession Inevitable?, Pivot Positioning, and Coinbase CEO on Crypto 12/19/23

The toothpaste is out of the tube and a recession is coming, our economist says. She’ll make her case and look at the path forward for the Fed. Plus, how should investors position for a possible Fed pivot? Ariel Investments’ Charlie Bobrinskoy joins with his take on the value trade. And we’ll speak with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong about the recent crypto rally, the regulatory environment, and what a potential bitcoin ETF would mean for his company.

Dec 19, 202344 min

Premature Pivot, Cheap but Controversial, Fade These Trades 12/18/23

Goldman Sachs says rate cuts are coming, but Fed officials are pumping the brakes on that rhetoric. Jefferies chief market strategist David Zervos tells us why Fed Chair Powell needs to tread carefully from here. Plus, our market guest has two areas of this rally that he says are still cheap, though one of them is quite controversial. And Carter Worth joins us with the two trades he’s fading into the end of the year.

Dec 18, 202344 min

Catalysts Trump Concerns?, “Screaming Buys?” and Building Out Gains 12/15/23

It’s been a record-setting and head-spinning week for markets as the Dow hits new all-time highs. But this morning, New York Fed President John Williams warned not to get too carried away with rate cut hopes. We’ll ask our market guests what they make of his comments, and what the trade is from here. Plus, two screaming buys for 2024 that may surprise you – India and Bitcoin. One of our guests says they’re having more than just a moment. He’ll join us to make his case. And, if you’re worried you...

Dec 15, 202343 min

Full Steam “A-Fed”, Short Signals, Real Estate Turning Point? 12/14/23

The Dow is at a record high, while the S&P and Nasdaq are at 52-week highs, but did the Fed actually give Wall Street the “all clear?” Our economist isn’t convinced. Plus, the most heavily shorted S&P stocks are also up double-digits this month, and one equity strategist says that’s a major warning sign for the market. And mortgage rates are back below 7 percent for the first time since May. We’ll look at whether we’re on the brink of a major turning point in real estate.

Dec 14, 202343 min

Countdown to the Fed Decision 12/13/23

One hour until the Fed’s decision on interest rates. What will the market be watching for from Chair Powell’s statement, and will stocks hit all-time highs as a result? We’ll get you ready for the decision and look at how to position.

Dec 13, 202339 min
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