Power Lunch

The markets are falling to end the trading week as defensive stocks within consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare sectors are all lower. Brian Sullivand and Kelly Evans speak with RBC Capital Markets’ Helima Croft as oil prices touch $115 a barrel for the first time since May amid fears of renewed escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. Polygon Co-Founder, Russ Frushtick, joins the anchors on set with the new iPhone Duo which hit store shelves earlier today as he breaks down all the pros and cons of Apple’s latest device. Later, CNBC’s Alex Sherman reports on the biggest stories in sports as Game 1 of the MLB World Series is slated for later tonight and the NFL weighs postponing its international game in France as protests rage on across the country.

Stocks are tumbling on renewed concerns around spending by artificial intelligence companies, while oil prices jump as geopolitical tensions rise. Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan speak with Needham Senior Internet Analyst, Laura Martin, to get her key takeaways from Meta’s latest earnings report and hear whether investors should be buying into the stock. CNBC’s Steve Liesman joins the anchors on set to report on the latest CNBC All-America Survey which focused on consumer opinions on AI and data centers ahead of next month’s midterm elections. Later, Kpler Head of Commodity Research, Matt Smith, also joined the show in-person to break down the latest global energy headlines as Brent Crude oil prices jump to their highest levels since May.

Tech stocks are leading the markets higher as the latest developments surrounding SpaceX and Tesla lead investors to move back into technology. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined on set by Schwab Center for Financial Research Head of Macro & Strategy, Kevin Gordon, who gives a broader look at the state of the markets following SpaceX’s strong quarterly results as Tesla gears up to report after-the-bell. LightShed TMT Analyst, Walter Piecyk, joins the show to discuss why he believes SpaceX’s StarLink business can pose a problem to legacy telecommunication companies like Verizon and AT&T. Later on, Terry Duffy, CME Group CEO, chats with the anchors about his company’s latest earnings report and his forecast for global bond yields amid the political unrest happening across Europe and beyond.

The markets are mostly higher as a number of upbeat earnings reports and a drop in oil prices overshadow recent pressure in the tech space. Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan are joined on set by MAI Capital Management’s Chris Grisanti and Defiance ETFs CIO, Sylvia Jablonski, to discuss whether they are buying into the tech dip or taking profits before the potential AI bubble pops. CNBC Options Reporter, Oliver Renick, joins the show live from the Cboe trading floor to report on the options activity he’s seeing ahead of Netflix’s and SpaceX’s key earnings reports due out after the markets close. Airlines for America CEO, Chris Sununu, speaks with the anchors about the Ryanair CEO’s warning that Europe could be facing the biggest airfare hike in history ahead of the holiday travel season.

Stocks are mixed to begin the new trading week as investors move back into tech following last week’s artificial intelligence-related rout. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans sit down with Robinhood CIO, Stephanie Guild, and CNBC’s Seema Mody to discuss the state of mega-cap AI valuations as CoreWeave is set to enter its second week at 15% debt yields. Later, Rockefeller International Chairman, Ruchir Sharma, join the anchors to cover the global markets as mass protests threaten Europe’s economy and America’s debt may be a growing cause for concern. Goldman Sachs Analyst, Neil Mehta, also comes on-set to break down his latest list of energy stock ideas across the global oil industry.

Stocks are sliding to end the week amid a shift away from tech and artificial intelligence-related names as well as a rise in oil prices. Dominic Chu and Kelly Evans are joined on set by Sanctuary Wealth’s Mary Ann Bartels and Hightower Advisors’ Stephanie Link as both guests lay out their top stock ideas amid the market rotation away from tech names. CNBC’s Steve Liesman also joins the show with breaking news from the U.S. Treasury Department on the growing government deficit that underscores the state of the nation’s financial stress. Later, OpenTable CEO, Debby Soo, and Celebrity Chef, Tyler Florence, join the program to discuss the impact artificial intelligence is having on the restaurant industry and how consumers are using it to their advantage.

Stocks are clawing back their earlier losses as investors shake off concerns about tech companies potentially overspending on AI. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined on set by Interactive Brokers’ Steve Sosnick and Fundstrat’s Mark Newton to hear their takes on the state of the markets and whether investors should be buying into the mega-cap tech dip. Paul Prager, TeraWulf CEO, also joined the program in-person to defend his company amid a recent double-digit pullback in share prices as investors rotate out of AI tech stocks in favor of more defensive sectors. The anchors also speak with Rapidan Energy Group Founder & President, Bob McNally, to recap the latest headlines from the Middle East as Iranian forces escalate their attacks on oil tankers and what impact it might have on the global energy market.

The major averages are lower across-the-board on Wednesday as investors react to hotter-than-expected September consumer inflation data. Kelly Evans is joined by Steve Liesman for the full hour after he brings the latest Fed commentary from this month’s Beige Book. Tusk Ventures CEO, Bradley Tusk, joins the show to discuss why he believes Anthropic should not rush to go public next month as the company holds its Pre-IPO Investor Day on the west coast and tech investors await the highly anticipated market debut. CNBC’s Seems Mody reports on the latest headlines regarding CoreWeave as shares fall double-digits after the company’s credit-default swaps soar back to record high levels. LightShed Partners Co-Founder, Rich Greenfield, also joins the program to provide his take on Netflix, Disney, and Meta Platforms as all three media names are making news this afternoon.

Stocks are mostly lower as traders digest the latest slate of quarterly earnings from several of the major banks. Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan are joined on-set for the full hour by Douglas C. Lane & Associates’ Sarat Sethi to break down the day’s headlines and provide his perspective on the recent market moves. RBC Capital’s Co-Head of Global Financials Research, Gerard Cassidy, joins the show to give his initial reaction to this morning’s quarterly bank earnings reports and provide predictions for the remaining financial stocks set to report over the coming days. Bernstein’s Tech Hardware Analyst, Mark Newman, also sits down with the anchors to discuss the recent surge in memory stocks and whether the mega-cap tech names can continue to carry the major averages to new highs.

CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s award-winning business news coverage, plus a healthy dose of personality from the show’s anchors and the network’s top-notch roster of reporters and digital journalists.

CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s award-winning business news coverage, plus a healthy dose of personality from the show’s anchors and the network’s top-notch roster of reporters and digital journalists.

Stocks are mostly lower as new details about OpenAI’s annualized revenue spooked investors, putting the artificial intelligence trade under pressure. Brian Sullivan sits down with David Lefkowitz, UBS Head of U.S. Equities, to hear where the best opportunities are outside mega-cap tech as the hyperscalers continue to drive the major averages to record highs. Bob McNally, Rapidan Energy Founder & President, also joins the show to talk global energy markets and why crude oil prices are popping higher this afternoon. Meanwhile, Bill Zartler, Solaris Energy Infrastructure Chairman & CEO, comes on set to discuss his company’s recent 400% stock move as it continues to be an under-the-radar player in the AI data center buildout.

Stocks are falling on Wednesday as pressure continues to build in the bond market, pushing yields to their highest levels in 20 years. Brian Sullivan anchors the show and is joined on set by Cantor Fitzgerald’s Eric Johnston to lay out why he is closing out his bullish view on the technology trade. Later, RBC Capital’s Helima Croft speaks with Brian on the global energy markets as the conflicts in Russia and the Middle East complicate the natural gas and crude oil shipping logistics. Meanwhile, David Parkinson, MS Now Senior Weather Data Analyst, reports on Tropical Storm Isaias as it threatens to hit the Gulf Coast as a life-threatening hurricane.

The S&P 500 is rising to a fresh all-time high, boosted by gains in key technology names as well as declines in Treasury yields. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined on set by VanEck Funds CEO, Jan Van Eck, to discuss his latest thoughts on the markets amid the record-high rally investors have been seeing. CNBC’s Kate Rooney then joins the program live from San Francisco with breaking news on how Meta Platforms, Sierra, and Stripe are teaming up to try and make it easier for companies to do business with artificial intelligence bots. Later on, Allspring Global Investment’s Derrick Irwin weighs in on the recent surge in Brazilian stocks following the country’s first round of presidential election results and he also lays out which under-the-radar regions he sees opportunity in for investors.

The Nasdaq is hitting a fresh all-time high as traders look past rising U.S. Treasury yields and digest new economic data. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined by Baird’s Christopher Verrone to start off the new trading week as the major averages are moving higher across the board. The anchors also speak with Former OpenAI Safety Researcher, Steven Adler, on what guidelines he believes tech companies need to follow in order to keep users and the general public safe. Kpler’s Matt Smith also joins the program to lay out the latest oil flow stats for the Middle East as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran rages on and continues to threaten the global energy markets. J Rogers Kniffen CEO, Jan Kniffen, joins Kelly and Brian on-set to chat about the state of retail and how agentic AI agents could disrupt – or help – business for some of the largest retailers.

Stocks are rising following a surprisingly weak September jobs report that raised hopes the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady in October. Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan are joined on set by Neuberger’s Jeff Blazek and Wells Fargo’s Tom Porcelli to get their initial thoughts on the state of the economy following September’s weaker-than-expected jobs report. Evercore ISI Analyst, Kutgun Maral, joins the show to explain why he believes xAI’s Grok Bot is an underappreciated part of SpaceX that may prove to have massive upside for investors as the race for AI agent market share heats up. Later on, Bruin Capital Founder and CEO, George Pyne, comes on set to discuss the world of professional and collegiate sports as Congress looks to pass a new bill regulating NIL funds.

Stocks are rising on the first trading day of October, clawing back earlier declines as Treasury yields pull back from their highest levels in more than 20 years. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined on set by Advisors Capital Management’s JoAnne Feeney to break down the tech trade following Micron’s Q4 earnings report, and they later speak with Mortgage News Daily’s Matthew Graham on how homebuyers can navigate the highest 30-year mortgage rates since 2023. Americus Reed, Wharton School Professor of Marketing, joins the show to give his take on what Nike needs to do to turn the company around as shares are on pace for their worst year since 1993. The anchors also chat with Evercore ISI’s Nicholas Amicucci on his latest utility and energy stock picks as hyperscalers continue to ambitiously spend on building AI data centers.

The major averages are mixed on the last trading day of the month and the third quarter after new economic data showed inflation slowed last month. Steve Liesman and Kelly Evans start off the show with a “First On CNBC” interview with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Chief Financial Officer, Marie Myers, to talk about HPE’s latest networking growth outlook and today’s stock move. Yorkville Ives Partner, Dan Ives, then joins the anchors on set to discuss the mega-cap tech IPO timeline and which private AI companies are worth investing in. Meanwhile, Mark Fields, Former Ford CEO, joins the program to give his take on the state of the American auto industry and whether Detroit carmakers will be able to fend off the rise of affordable Chinese-made cars.

Stocks are mostly lower following another rise in Treasury yield to fresh multiyear highs. Seema Mody and Brian Sullivan kick off the show with Zeta Global’s Nate Yohannes who gives his initial reaction to OpenAI’s DevDay announcements and initiatives. MCC Global Enterprises CEO, Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, also joins the show to discuss JPMorgan CEO’s “Wall Street Journal” op-ed article in which he lays out his vision for the western world and calls on Europe to revive its economy and reinforce its military capabilities. Meanwhile, Valley National Bank CEO, Ira Robbins, comes on-set to discuss the state of his company and how artificial intelligence is impacting the regional banking sector.

Stocks are dropping to start the new trading week as treasury yields are on the rise once again. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans bring the latest headlines and start off the show with Nvidia’s announcement to raise its share buyback plan a record $150 billion. Seaport Research Senior Analyst, Jay Goldberg, kicks off the program with his initial reaction to the news and breaks down some of the best-positioned semiconductor stocks in his coverage. MoffettNathanson’s Craig Moffett also joins the show to discuss the state of SpaceX as the company successfully launched its Starship rocket into orbit for the first time. Later on, Mark Sheahan, Graco President & CEO, joins the anchors on-set to explain his company’s business model and how they are participating in the AI and industrial buildout across the country.

CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s award-winning business news coverage, plus a healthy dose of personality from the show’s anchors and the network’s top-notch roster of reporters and digital journalists.

Stocks are moving between gains and losses as investors weigh rising yields and a report of the U.S. and Iran potentially reaching a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan open the show by discussing the impact the conflict in the Middle East is having on U.S. markets with Rochefort Asset Management Founder and Co-CEO, Kyle Bass. He emphasized the importance of shutting down the IRGC’s ability to access capital as the global sanctions have become a key issue complicating the relations between the U.S. and China. Harris Oakmark’s David Herro then joins the anchors on set to break down his best stock picks for investors given the recent rise in treasury yields and the possibility of another interest rate hike at October’s Federal Reserve meeting. Oracle shares are falling after the company reportedly sent a “force majeure” notice to the developer of its data center project in New Mexico. D.A. Davidson Head of Technology Research, Gil Lauria, weighs in on what long-term impact this…

The Nasdaq is retreating from Tuesday’s record levels, and the other major averages are falling as the 10-year yield rises to a 19-year high. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined on-set by Goldman Sachs’ Brook Dane to recap Meta’s recent run as shares are on pace for their best month in 13 years following the launch of the company’s new AI agent. CNBC’s Jon Fortt joins the sow with a “First On” interview with Qualcomm CEO, Cristiano Amon, to discuss the launch of his company’s latest Snapdragon chipset. Meanwhile, the anchors sit down for an exclusive interview with Former OpenAI employee, Zack Kass, to hear his take on the state of AI safety and his outlook for the industry as both OpenAI and Anthropic gear up for their potential IPOs.

Stocks are moving mostly higher with the Nasdaq Composite rising to a new all-time intraday high on Tuesday. Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan are joined on-set by Citi’s Head of U.S. Equity Trading Strategy, Stuart Kaiser, for an extended conversation on the state of the markets and his outlook for global treasury yields and energy prices. CNBC’s Kate Rooney breaks in with the latest headlines on OpenAI’s new AI agent models with updated capabilities and lower costs. Michael Bucella, Neoclassic Capital Founder, also joins the program to recap Bitcoin’s recent runup following Washington’s recent vote on the crypto Clarity Act.

Stocks are rising to start the trading week as technology leads the markets higher with oil prices and treasury yields falling slightly. Brian Sullivan and Contessa Brewer are joined on set by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee to discuss whether the major averages are poised for a rally, and Freedom Capital’s Jay Woods also joins the conversation to give the technical perspective. Morgan Stanley’s Head of Power and Utilities Research, Stephen Byrd, sits down with the anchors to weigh in on the outlook for global power demand as diesel prices hit a new nationwide record high. CNBC’s Leslie Josephs calls into the show with her latest reporting on the flight disruptions at Newark, Laguardia, and other major east coast airports following an air traffic control malfunction.

Stocks are little changed on Friday as the major averages close out a volatile week on Wall Street. Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan speak with GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, about the rising price of diesel fuel and when consumers can expect the recent surge to rise above the historic inflation-adjusted record. Interactive Brokers’ Steve Sosnick also joins the anchors on set to lay out his “wall of worry” for the markets and provide his latest forecast for stocks and bonds through the end of the year. Meanwhile, Forgent CEO, Gary Niederpruem, joins the show for an exclusive interview to discuss the state of the AI data center buildout and whether the recent backlash from the public over potential safety concerns is justified.

CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s award-winning business news coverage, plus a healthy dose of personality from the show’s anchors and the network’s top-notch roster of reporters and digital journalists.

Major averages trade between gains and losses as investors react to the Fed’s decision to raise interest rates by a quarter percentage point, bringing the target range to between 3.75% and 4%. Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan host the show live from Washington D.C., and are joined by Harris Financial Group’s Jamie Cox, Raymond James’ Larry Adam, JPMorgan’s David Kelly, and RBC’s Frances Donald to provide their initial takes and first reactions to the decision. CNBC’s Steve Liesman, Rick Santelli, and Matt Peterson also join the program to provide their insight and reporting ahead of Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s live press conference during the second half of the hour.

Stocks are falling and treasury yields are surging to multiyear highs as traders look ahead to the Federal Reserve’s policy decision tomorrow. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans speak with Evercore Senior Managing Director, Julian Emanuel, and Brookings Institution Senior Fellow, Robin Brooks, on the state of the markets ahead of the FOMC meeting. Meanwhile, the Senate is holding a key procedural vote on the Clarity Act which could dictate how soon the cryptocurrency industry can be regulated in the U.S. CNBC’s Kate Rooney also joins the program with a one-on-one interview with Cohere CEO, Aidan Gomez, to get his take on whether safety guardrails should be implemented on the AI industry.

CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s award-winning business news coverage, plus a healthy dose of personality from the show’s anchors and the network’s top-notch roster of reporters and digital journalists.

Stocks are rising following four straight days of declines as oil prices retreat and investors look ahead to next week’s Federal Reserve meeting. Brian Sullivan & Kelly Evans are joined by Jefferies Chief Market Strategist, David Zervos, to assess the state of the markets and discuss whether the recent inflation data means the Fed will be raising interest rates next Wednesday. Daan Struyven, Goldman Sachs Co-Head of Global Commodities Research, breaks down his latest note where he raised Brent & WTI forecasts on the assumption that Mideast shipping disruptions will continue into 2027. Meanwhile, former Google DeepMind Research Scientist, Alexander Turner, speaks with the anchors on the reasons why he chose to resign from the company and what concerns he has for the industry as AI continues to advance.

Stocks are dropping amid growing fears of higher inflation from a prolonged war in the Middle East as oil prices top $100 per barrel. Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan sit down for an extended conversation with Thoma Bravo founder, Orlando Bravo, who gives his take on the state of the markets, the recent downturn in software stocks, and how artificial intelligence is affecting employment. CNBC’s Rick Santelli joins the program with breaking news on the results from the U.S. Treasury’s latest bond auction following headlines that the department plans to buy back $6 billion of government debt. Meanwhile, Terawulf CEO, Paul Prager, comes on set to discuss the ongoing backlash from data center critics as shares of his company are on track to post their fourth straight positive year.

Stocks are falling as rising Treasury yields and oil prices continued to rattle investors. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined by CNBC’s Mackenzie Sigalos with the latest updates from Apple’s "Surprise and shine" event where the company unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo. Later, RBC Capital’s Helima Croft joins the program to discuss the geopolitical circumstances that are forcing oil prices higher and whether these global conflicts will have a long-lasting impact on the energy industry. David Faber also sits down for a one-on-one interview with AT&T CEO and Chairman, John Stankey, at Goldman Sachs’ Communacopia and Tech Conference in San Francisco.

Stocks are falling to start the shortened trading week as investors monitor escalating tensions in the Middle East ahead of a key inflation reading later this week. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans sit down with Piper Sandler’s Craig Johnson and Schwab Asset Management’s Omar Aguilar to get their thoughts on whether stocks and treasuries may be heading as investors prepare for next week’s Federal Reserve Meeting. Meanwhile, GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan joins the show to discuss the potential economic impact of oil prices pushing back near $100 per barrel. Later on, WaFd Bank President & CEO, Brent Beardall, speaks with the anchors in an exclusive interview covering the headlines that Everbank will combine with WaFd in a $3.9 billion reverse merger.

The Dow Jones fell on Friday as August’s hotter-than-expected payrolls reading increased expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates at its next meeting. Kelly Evans is joined by MAI Capital Management’s Chris Grisanti for the hour as they sit down with Wells Fargo Chief Economist, Tom Porcelli, to recap the surprise numbers in last month’s jobs report. Later on, RBC Capital’s Helima Croft joins the show to discuss the impact of record-high diesel prices ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend. Meanwhile, the anchors host a data center debate between former North Dakota Senator, Heidi Heitkamp, and Information Technology and Innovation Foundation President, Daniel Castro, as both guests bring up the pros and cons of data center development amid the broad public pushback in recent weeks.

CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s award-winning business news coverage, plus a healthy dose of personality from the show’s anchors and the network’s top-notch roster of reporters and digital journalists.

CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s award-winning business news coverage, plus a healthy dose of personality from the show’s anchors and the network’s top-notch roster of reporters and digital journalists.

Stocks are falling to begin September as inflation worries and elevated oil prices lift bond yields in the U.S. and abroad. Dominic Chu and Kelly Evans sit down with Northern Trust Asset Management’s Joe Tanious to break down the move in global bond yields and whether it will influence the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at this month’s meeting. After more than 15 years at the helm, Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple’s CEO and John Ternus is succeeding him in the role. Patrick McGee, author of “Apple in China,” joins the program to recap some of the key milestones from Cook’s tenure and lay out his predictions for Ternus’ era. Later on, Roundhill Investment’s Drew Pettit comes on to discuss the memory trade’s recent run and what the rest of the year might have in store for semiconductor investors.

CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s award-winning business news coverage, plus a healthy dose of personality from the show’s anchors and the network’s top-notch roster of reporters and digital journalists.

CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s award-winning business news coverage, plus a healthy dose of personality from the show’s anchors and the network’s top-notch roster of reporters and digital journalists.

CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s award-winning business news coverage, plus a healthy dose of personality from the show’s anchors and the network’s top-notch roster of reporters and digital journalists.

Stocks are relatively unchanged on Wednesday after the latest PCE report revealed inflation levels remain elevated. Brian Sullivan and Contessa Brewer sit down with Wells Fargo’s Ohsung Kwon and Interactive Brokers’ Steve Sosnick to break down the key factors moving the markets and impacting investors. Evercore ISI Head of Internet Research, Mark Mahaney, chats with the anchors about Meta Platforms’ $16.7 billion settlement with 48 states over child-safety claims and the company’s plans to replace many of its staff members with AI agents. In the tech world, CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports on the string of executive departures from OpenAI as the company works to justify its $852 billion valuation, and Baird’s Tristan Gerra provides his predictions for Nvidia’s Q2 earnings ahead of the company's report after-the-bell.

Equities are slightly higher on Tuesday as a semiconductor rally is lifting stocks, and treasury yields are falling for the second day in a row. Contessa Brewer and Brian Sullivan are joined on set by MJP Wealth Advisors’ Brian Vendig and Matrix Asset Advisors’ David Katz to break down the anticipated mega-cap tech earnings, ongoing global trade tensions, and upcoming Jackson Hole Symposium. Dan Pickering from Pickering Energy Partners also joins the show to discuss the latest headlines from the Middle East as crude oil prices fall on reports that Iran and Oman are negotiating a joint shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz. Later on, the anchors speak with CNBC’s Kate Rooney who reports on OpenAI’s claims that its new semiconductor chips can outperform Nvidia processors as the mega-cap private company prepares a potential IPO for 2027.

The markets are moving mostly lower on Monday as a drop in key technology stocks overshadows a dip in Treasury yields. Brian Sullivan and Contessa Brewer are joined by Oliver Wyman’s Dan Tannebaum to discuss how the U.S. could effectively sanction Iran without causing a massive surge in global oil prices. Kpler’s director of commodity strategy, Matt Smith, also joins the show to go through the latest shipping traffic numbers from the Strait of Hormuz and how much oil is actually leaving the Middle East. Later, Ji Zhang, Cohen & Steers Global Real Estate Portfolio Manager, explains the impact that AI data center backlash is having on the real estate sector and adds where she is still seeing opportunity for investors.

CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s award-winning business news coverage, plus a healthy dose of personality from the show’s anchors and the network’s top-notch roster of reporters and digital journalists.

Stocks are falling as treasury yields continue marching higher despite the Treasury Department’s extraordinary debt buyback operation. Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan speak with SMBC Americas’ Joe Lavorgna and Robinhood’s Stephanie Guild on the state of the markets as the national debt crosses the $40 trillion benchmark. VanEck Head of Digital Assets Research, Matthew Sigel, also joins the show to give his long-term outlook for Bitcoin prices as the Senate gets set to vote on the highly anticipated Clarity Act next month. Later, KKM Financial’s Jeff Kilburg speaks with the anchors on which stocks he believes are the most underpriced compared to their Wall Street price targets.

The markets are moving higher as the Treasury Department unveils a plan to relieve the recent bond market pressure. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined by Former Bridgewater Associates Chief Market Strategist, Rebecca Patterson, and Cboe Senior VP of Retail and Alt Investments, JJ Kinahan, to break down the latest Fed minutes and give their take on the state of the economy. Later, the anchors sit down for an exclusive interview Etched CEO & Co-Founder, Gavin Uberti, to talk about his company’s latest $700 million fundraising round led by Jane Street. Tiger 21’s Michael Sonnenfeldt also joins the program to reveal the key highlights from his company’s Q2 allocation report which provides an overall picture of where the ultra-wealthy are investing their capital.

Stocks are falling as a record run in global bond yields are pressuring the markets. Kelly Evans and Robert Frank sit down with Deutsche Bank’s Binky Chadha and Bespoke’s Paul Hickey provide their takes on the state of stocks and where they are looking for signs of where investors will rotate into next. Later, the anchors speak with former OpenAI researcher, Daniel Kokotajlo, on the regulation and safety concerns making headlines across the industry and whether investors should remain skeptical of the massive private company valuations. Meanwhile, Forward Party co-founder, Andrew Yang, joins the show to lay out his proposal to further tax AI companies and prevent them from replacing their human workforce with artificial intelligence agents and machines,

The major averages are moving lower to start the trading week as investors weigh the growing tensions in the Middle East. Kelly Evans and Robert Frank are joined on set by Pence Capital Management’s Dryden Pence and Fundstrat’s Tom Lee to discuss their takes on the state of the markets and whether hyperscalers should cut back their AI spending ambitions. Later on, retail consultant and former executive, Jan Kniffen, joins the show to give a read on the retail sector as a number of key companies are slated to report quarterly results in the coming days. Meanwhile, CNBC’s Contessa Brewer sits down with Brunswick CEO, David Foulkes, for an exclusive interview on his company’s latest high-tech boat models that can dock themselves with a push of a button.

CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s award-winning business news coverage, plus a healthy dose of personality from the show’s anchors and the network’s top-notch roster of reporters and digital journalists.