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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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Uncertainty Hits Stocks, Coreweave IPO, Kyle Bass’ Recession Call 03/28/25

Stocks are selling off as growing uncertainty on U.S. trade policy and a more grim outlook on inflation weighs on investor sentiment. Plus, Coreweave makes its public debut, but immediately comes under pressure after pricing below its expected range. And China hawk Kyle Bass chimes in on the market sell-off, saying the economy actually needs a “slight recession”.

Mar 28, 202550 min

The Impact of Auto Tariffs and How AI Is Reshaping Education 3/27/25

President Trump’s latest round of tariffs focused on autos and auto parts. We’ve got the details, the winners and losers, and the name one trader says will cut its dividend “immediately.” And while President Trump touts them as a win for America, will the government eventually have to step in to support the automakers like it did farmers following the 2016 tariffs? Plus, Sal Khan on how AI is reshaping the classroom for both teachers and students alike.

Mar 27, 202544 min

Tariffs Loom Large and the Signal Group Chat Fallout Continues 3/26/25

Are the markets REALLY ready for tariffs? Just how inflationary could they be? And what does that mean for both business and consumer spending? We dive into all of that ahead of this afternoon’s auto tariff announcement. Plus, the latest on the Trump administration’s Signal group chat fallout.

Mar 26, 202544 min

Consumer Confidence Crash, Time to Cover Tesla?, Gap CEO Exclusive 03/25/25

Consumer confidence is tumbling to a 12-year low, and one of our guests agrees that a recession is back in play. Plus, our trader covered his Tesla calls, comparing it to catching a falling knife. And we have an exclusive sit-down with the Gap CEO live at the ShopTalk conference in Las Vegas.

Mar 25, 202543 min

The Exchange 3/24/25

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

Mar 24, 202543 min

Stocks Struggling at Week’s End, Musk Making Moves, Tariff Tug-of-War 3/21/25

The S&P is trying to avoid a 5th-straight losing week, but our market guest insists there are four signals that the correction is over. Plus, Elon Musk holding an all-hands meeting at Tesla last night, and today he’s visiting the Pentagon. We’ll look at whether his reach is getting too wide. And some consumer names are less exposed to tariffs than others. Bank of America gives us the names on their radar.

Mar 21, 202543 min

The Exchange 3/19/25

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

Mar 19, 202538 min

Nvidia CEO Keynote Address, Tariffs Hit Homebuilders, Foreign Policy in Flux? 3/18/25

Jensen Huang is taking the stage at Nvidia’s biggest event of the year, and Wall Street’s expectations are higher than ever. We’ll look at what to expect and how investors are positioning. Plus, tariffs are hitting the housing market from every angle, but one pre-fabricated homebuilder could be a beneficiary. And President Trump spoke at length with Russian President Putin about a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. We have the headlines and what it all means for U.S. foreign policy.

Mar 18, 202549 min

Consumer Spending Pullback, Klarna’s Walmart Deal, Michael Lewis’ New Book 3/17/25

Today’s economic data is painting a mixed picture of the consumer, but most of Wall Street remains positive on GDP growth for the year. We’ll debate what it means for the Fed’s path forward. Plus, Klarna is poaching Walmart from its rival Affirm to become the retailer’s exclusive provider of Buy Now Pay Later loans. And the author of “Moneyball” and “The Big Short” joins us in a First on CNBC interview to discuss his new book, “Who is Government?”

Mar 17, 202547 min

Stocks in Rally Mode, Gold Gone Wild, Are the Apple Bears Wrong? 03/14/25

Stocks are rebounding today but still on track for their worst week in two years. Plus, our market guest likes gold at record highs, but he’s also starting to nibble on some equities amid the recent sell-off. And Apple is having its worst week in five years, but one analyst says the bears are wrong.

Mar 14, 202544 min

Countdown to Shutdown, Intel’s New CEO, DOGE Domino Effect 03/13/25

We’re less than 36 hours away from a potential government shutdown, and Senate Democrats seem to be uniting against the House bill. We have the latest from Capitol Hill. Plus, Intel is flirting with its best day since 2020 after hiring a permanent CEO, who Wall Street’s #1 analyst says can drive a turnaround. And DOGE’s cuts to the federal government are having a direct impact on defense and education companies. Our analyst has some names to avoid, and some to consider ahead of more potential la...

Mar 13, 202547 min

Tariffs Overshadow CPI, Retail Under Scrutiny, Robinhoods’s Read on Retail Investors 03/12/25

CPI cooling for the first time since September, but JPMorgan sees a 40% chance of a recession this year due to U.S. policy. We’ll look at the rising recession risk and how to position. Plus, China is targeting Walmart over U.S. tariffs, but our retail analyst still sees plenty of opportunity in the space. And Robinhood’s chief brokerage officer joins us with their latest data and a look at how users are taking advantage of the recent market sell-off.

Mar 12, 202543 min

Recession Fears Slam Stocks, Canada’s Next Chapter, NextEra CEO at CERAWeek 03/10/25

The S&P and Nasdaq are back at their lowest level since September as recession fears ripple across Wall Street. We’re breaking down the latest economic data and looking at how to position ahead of more volatility. Plus, Canada’s next prime minister is not shying away from a trade war with the U.S. And we’re live at CERAWeek in Houston with NextEra’s CEO on the company’s outlook and how DC’s budget battle could impact the entire energy landscape.

Mar 10, 202547 min

Powell on Fed’s Path Forward, Tariff Tug-of-War, Faith in Mag-7 Fundamentals 3/7/25

Fed Chair Powell says the Fed is focused on separating the signal from the noise, but with so much uncertainty in the market, we’ll look at how to position in both stocks and bonds. Trump’s tariffs remain a major source of that investor uncertainty, with the president saying reciprocal tariffs could go into effect as early as today. And one portfolio manager says investors should keep the faith in the Mag 7’s fundamentals, despite the noise in the rest of the tech landscape.

Mar 07, 202544 min

Tariff Turmoil, Mag-7 Meltdown, State of the Semis Trade 3/6/25

Uncertainty about supply chains and higher costs are rattling C-suites around the world, as American companies continue to worry about growth. We’ll ask one CEO who’s uniquely positioned to look at both challenges. Plus, 6 of the Mag-7 stocks are down year-to-date, but Evercore just made one of them their new top pick in the Internet space. And we’ll look at the state of the semis trade as the SMH ETF breaks below a key technical level.

Mar 06, 202544 min

Stocks Sell Off on Tariff Fears 3/4/25

President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China are going into effect today, rattling the markets. We’ll look at how to position and what it all means for consumers and the Fed’s path forward.

Mar 04, 202549 min

Countdown to Tariffs, Buying the Dips, Uranium U-Turn 3/3/25

Tariffs are set to be imposed on Mexico, Canada, and China, but our guest is concerned there doesn’t seem to be any rush for countries to find an off-ramp. Plus, Warren Buffett warns the economy and consumer could weaken, but our market guest is ready to buy any pullbacks and tells us where he sees the most opportunity. And tariffs should be a tailwind for this U.S. uranium producer, but there’s more to this story than trade. The CEO of Uranium Energy Corp. joins us with his outlook for America’...

Mar 03, 202544 min

Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office Clash Causes Intraday Sell-Off 02/28/25

President Trump and Vice President Vance argued with Ukranian President Zelenskyy during an extraordinary moment before reporters in the White House. The visit, which was supposed to culminate in a news conference between both leaders, ended with Zelenskyy’s abrupt departure. We follow the live developments and market action as the event unfolds.

Feb 28, 202557 min

Markets Tug-of-War, Retail & Tariffs, Trump’s Gold Card 02/27/25

More signs of a slowdown are putting the Fed in a tricky position. We’ll debate what it means for the bull run. Plus, Bath & Body Works is plunging on weak guidance and the risk of tariffs. We’ll look at who else has the most exposure to China. And Trump’s gold card program has a hidden tax break that could lead to a boom in foreign investment.

Feb 27, 202544 min

Andy Jassy on the Record and Nvidia After the Bell 02/26/25

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy weighs in on AI, James Bond, and why Alexa+ is for the children in an extended interview. Plus, ahead of earnings, we dig into why Wells Fargo says Nvidia is still one of the most attractive secular growth stories in semis.

Feb 26, 202552 min

Sentiment Sinks Stocks, UnitedHealth Plunges, Retail Under Trump 2.0 2/21/25

A batch of negative data, including weak consumer sentiment, is weighing on stocks. Plus, UnitedHealth plunges as the Justice Department reportedly investigates its Medicare billing practices. And Wells Fargo has the retail names most exposed to the Trump administration’s shifting policy on immigration.

Feb 21, 202544 min

Uncertainty Hits Stocks, Fed’s Path Forward, Health of Homebuilders 2/20/25

Walmart’s weak guidance is weighing on the Dow, putting it on pace for one of its worst days of the year. Plus, a flurry of Fed officials are weighing in on tariff uncertainty and warning of a material slowdown. And the housing market could be set for another soggy spring selling season. We’ll ask the CEO of Tri Pointe Homes about what he’s seeing.

Feb 20, 202544 min

VAT = Value Added Tariff?, The Future of Intel, U.S.-Russia Ukraine Talks 2/18/25

President Trump reiterated his reciprocal tariff plan over the weekend. We’ll speak to an expert that says it really could lead to 20% or more tariffs on many of our biggest trading partners. Plus, shares of Intel are surging again today amid reports it could be broken in two. But we’ll speak to an analyst who says he has a “better” idea to create value. And, U.S. and Russia officials are holding their first high-level talks in more than two years, as they try to negotiate a truce in the Ukraine...

Feb 18, 202544 min
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