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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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Musk’s Influence & Disney on Deck 11/12/24

It’s like when you’re the kid and the teacher is mean to you, and then you become the principal. That’s how Tesla analyst Dan Ives describes Elon Musk’s new role in the Trump administration. Ives calls it a game-changer for Tesla. He joins us to make his case. Plus, Disney earnings are on deck. Analyst Laura Martin has long said it will be a takeover target if the regulatory environment allows it. With Trump in charge, we’ll ask her if the time has come and who could scoop it up.

Nov 12, 202444 min

Momentum Rules, Global Assets, Trump Winners 11/8/24

What a week for the markets, the Dow hitting 44,000 to close out the best week in a year on Trump’s election win, while the S&P crosses the 6,000 mark for the first time. Our market guest says momentum rules. We ask him how he’s riding it. Plus, that brings us to our first mystery chart. We’ll give you a hint – it’s the key catalyst our international strategist is watching as a signal to trade out of the U.S., which he expects to happen under Trump. And, a special Three Buys & A Bail “El...

Nov 08, 202444 min

Fed Decision Countdown, Trump Tariff Impact, Upwork CEO on Earnings 11/7/24

Less than 60 minutes until the Fed decision on interest rates. We’ll tell you what to expect, what to watch for, and what impact the Trump administration could have on the future of the central bank. Speaking of Trump policies, we’re drilling down on the potential tariff impact to IT and Hardware with Evercore’s Amit Daryanani, and shares of freelance platform Upwork are up 60% in 2 weeks. We’ll ask the CEO what’s driving the rally and get her read on the labor market.

Nov 07, 202440 min

Election Market Rally, Countdown to Fed Decision, Broadcast M&A Coming Soon? 11/06/24

Stocks are surging as Trump becomes the President-Elect and the possibility for a GOP-controlled Congress remains. We’ll look at the three areas of the market our guest says stand to benefit. Plus, we’re just about 24 hours away from the Fed decision on interest rates, and one of our guests has noticed a shift in the central bank’s approach. And we’ll speak with the Wells Fargo analyst who says the state is set for significant M&A cycle in broadcast media.

Nov 06, 202446 min

Election Day 2024, Foreign Policy Fallout, Fed Decision Countdown 11/5/24

The trades for both candidates seem to be working today with big tech outperforming, along with DJT, crypto and bond yields on the rise. We’ll look at the market implications of today’s election outcome. Plus, foreign policy and the future of NATO is front and center today with the world watching the U.S. choose a new president. And Thursday’s Fed decision is around the corner as 10-year notes go up for auction today. We have the results and analysis.

Nov 05, 202444 min

Final Election Countdown, Consumer Trades, Berkshire’s Money Moves 11/4/24

We’ll round up the latest polling data and look at the key trades to consider under each outcome. Plus, we’re checking in on the consumer, with inflation and the economy top of mind ahead of tomorrow’s election. And Berkshire Hathaway is revealing its latest moves, including a growing cash pile that’s bigger than most U.S. stocks.

Nov 04, 202444 min

Jobs Warning Signal?, Read on Retail, 3 Buys & A Bail: MSFT, LLY, PTON, SNAP 11/1/24

Stocks are mostly higher despite a lighter-than-expected jobs report, but if the weakness is just storm- and strike-related, does it even matter to the Fed ahead of next week’s meeting? Plus, one analyst is tracking the scary read-throughs following the busiest week of earnings season and joins us with the fallout ahead of the holiday season. And we’re trading the winners and losers of this earnings week in 3 Buys & A Bail.

Nov 01, 202444 min

Big Tech Earnings, Comcast Considers Spinoff, CEOs of Generac, Equinix & Kontoor Brands 10/31/24

Apple earnings on deck, as Microsoft and Meta are under pressure following their reports. We’ll look at what went wrong and how it sets up the rest of big tech. Plus, CNBC’s parent company Comcast is considering a spinoff of its cable networks business. We have exclusive comments from Liberty Chairman John Malone. And the CEOs of Generac, Equinix, and Kontoor Brands join us on the heels of their earnings reports.

Oct 31, 202447 min

Big Tech on Deck, The 22-Hour Trading Day, and the Elder Care Gap 10/28/24

Five of the Magnificent Seven report results this week; our technician has the name poised for a breakout. NYSE President Lynn Martin weighs in on the pros and cons of a 22-hour trading day. Plus, the start-up pairing college students with seniors to help close the elder-care gap.

Oct 28, 202444 min

The Bonds to Buy, “Sleepwalking into an Economic Storm”, Tesla Results on Deck 10/23/24

Stocks are moving lower as yields climb yet again. We’ll tell you where the opportunities are and why our strategist is cautious on the long end. Plus, the winner of this year’s Nobel Prize in Economics says America is “sleepwalking into an economic storm”. He’ll join us to explain and tell us about the red flags he’s seeing. And Tesla reports results after the bell today. Bernstein’s Toni Sacconaghi joins us to explain why he sees more than 44% downside ahead.

Oct 23, 202444 min

Rate Reversal, Unhealthy Returns, 15 Days Until Election Day 10/21/24

Rates, overall, have moved higher since the Fed’s jumbo rate cut last month. We’ll look at what’s behind the moves and how to position. Plus, Cigna and Humana shares are on the move as deal talks may be back on, but one strategist calls this the most challenging fundamental backdrop ever for health insurers. And we’ve got a view on the ground in one county that could decide the election, as we kick off the 2024 Your Money, Your Vote Roadtrip.

Oct 21, 202444 min

Cause for a Pause?, Read on REITs, Manufacturing in Mexico 10/18/24

The economy is strong, and the stock market is at record highs. So should the Fed pause rate cuts? We debate and look at where your money is best deployed against this backdrop. Plus, now that several names have reported, we get a gut check on REITs on the heels of that jumbo-sized rate cut. One analyst brings us his top pick from here. And this company has got a large manufacturing base in Mexico, but is still well positioned even if former President Trump gets elected and imposes steep tariffs...

Oct 18, 202444 min

Trading the AI story, Viral f(AI)ke podcasts, Earnings Exchange: NFLX, AXP, PG 10/17/24

Chip stocks are hitting new highs, and the AI story seems intact but our market guest says to trade it on the margins and joins us to explain. Plus, Google is using AI to turn text into podcasts, and it could be just the beginning for the next generation of generative AI. And we’ve got Netflix, American Express and Procter & Gamble on deck for Earnings Exchange.

Oct 17, 202444 min

The Trades Ahead of Earnings, The Tech Value Name to Buy Now, and The Bottom Line on Tariffs 10/16/24

We preview results from three companies our trader calls high quality, with a history of performing well for investors. MAI’s Chris Grisanti has called it right on Verizon and Hershey, he tells us the tech name he says is now a value stock. Plus, Trump promising tariffs so high, US companies will have to return manufacturing stateside—two experts discuss whether that’s feasible, what it means for already-high prices, and which countries could retaliate.

Oct 16, 202444 min

A Boeing Debate, China Risks vs. Rewards, and Using AI for a Trading Edge

Boeing pre-announcing a massive third quarter loss and a 10% workforce reduction as its machinist strike pushes into its fifth week. Wells Fargo bearish on the stock, concerned about its free cash flow, but Seaport has three reasons to buy the dip. China’s government re-committing to stimulus measures, but with another round of disappointing economic data overnight, is it too little too late? Plus, not just investing in AI stocks…how hedge funds are leveraging new tech to gain a trading edge.

Oct 14, 202444 min

Tesla’s Cybercab Debut, GOP’s Union Push, and Potential Pause Picks 10/11/24

Elon Musk unveiling Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxi, the Cybercab, but failing to detail plans for a ride-hailing service; Melius Research warns Tesla may pose a bigger competitive risk to Uber and Lyft than meets the eye. With less than a month until the election, how the GOP is making inroads with the typically liberal unions. Plus, recent data and Fed commentary has investors re-thinking rate cuts--we’ve got five names to play a potential pause.

Oct 11, 202444 min

Data Distortion, Fading the Fed, Robotaxi Reveal

Inflation a little hotter, jobless claims a little hotter, and the data just keeps getting more distorted. We’re starting to see the impact from storms and strikes, and our economist says the Fed could defer a rate cut because of it. Plus, today’s data giving investors more reason to fade an aggressive Fed. We dive into what that trade looks like and where the opportunities are. And Tesla’s long awaited – and several times rescheduled – robotaxi event is finally happening tonight. We speak with ...

Oct 10, 202453 min

Bracing for Milton, GM Investor Day, Kendra Scott CEO 10/8/24

Florida is preparing for its second major hurricane in as many weeks. We’ll get a live report from the ground, along with the outlook for gasoline and insurance. Plus, GM’s first investor day in two years is underway, with Wall Street squarely focused on GM’s China strategy. We’ll hear from CEO Mary Barra. And the CEO of Kendra Scott is here with a look at the health of the consumer and overall retail.

Oct 08, 202444 min

Blockbuster Jobs Report, The Case for Small Caps, Restaurant Stock to Watch 10/4/24

The September jobs report crushed expectations, so did the Fed make a mistake by going big on that first rate cut? We’ll debate. Plus, our market guest says this is what a soft landing looks like, and investors should own small-cap stocks going forward. And restaurants have been challenged by higher wages and a softer consumer, but Guggenheim says one name is dealing with it better than the competition.

Oct 04, 202444 min
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