Power Lunch

We’ve got a big week on deck for markets. A third of the S&P 500, and half of the Dow 30 are set to report earnings -- including Microsoft, Meta & Amazon. Will this earnings parade finally shake up an uninspired market? We’ll debate. Plus, Bud Light partnered with a transgender influencer, and it seems to have backfired for the brand in a major way. We’ll examine the always-sticky situation when c...

AI is the hottest segment of technology right now. We’ll explore how different AI tools get so smart in the first place, plus AI’s impact on culture, music and even the economy. Plus, we’re less than a week away from the 2023 CNBC Stock Draft. Can the MNTN Goats, led by Ryan Reynolds, repeat as champions? We’ll draw this year’s draft order live. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad...

Stocks and bond yields alike are sliding today amid more signs of weakness in the economy. We’ll tell you one stock’s warning you may not have heard about, and could be a telling sign for where we go from here. Plus, SpaceX launched its Starship rocket for the first time today, but it blew up mid-flight – and on live television. Is just getting it off the ground a success, or is this a setback for...

Disney’s battle with the state of Florida took a new turn today, as the stock sinks amid reports of thousands of job cuts. Can the company really win this fight? We’ll explore. Plus, we’re wrapping up our real estate road trip in San Francisco. We’ll examine how mortgage rates are affecting one of the priciest markets in the country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

Netflix reports results tonight, following its live streaming debacle over the weekend. But a new problem has emerged for content creators: a Hollywood writers strike. How serious is the threat, and how can streamers work around it? We’ll explore.  Plus, Southwest planes are back in the air after yet another computer meltdown. How did this happen again? And can it be prevented from happening again...

Google CEO Sundar Pichai warns society is not yet ready for AI.  Netflix tries to stream a live reunion show for “Love is Blind” and fails.  And a Washington-area realtor updates us on the state of the housing market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Earnings season just kicked off with a bang. UnitedHealth is dragging on the Dow after results, while JPMorgan is jumping higher. We’ll dig into all of the numbers on the big banks that reported, and get the big picture from a regional bank CEO as well. Plus, NJ Governor Phil Murphy joins on the state of the Garden State’s economy, taxes, the exodus of wealth from the state and more. Hosted by Sim...

New White House regulations are under fire, as auto companies are unhappy with new emissions rules. And a new business lobbying group is forming to push back on what it calls “future-killing” tax policies. We’ll break it all down. Plus, we’re seeing big changes to the employment picture. The “Great Resignation” is all but over, and working from home could soon be a relic, too. We’ll explain why. H...

Fallout from the U.S. banking crisis is likely to tilt the economy into a mild recession later this year, according to the Fed minutes released today. That comes after CPI data cooled in March. Are markets and the Fed now on a collision course? And what could that mean for you and your money? We’ll explore all of the angles for you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

The Nasdaq is falling again today, on pace for its 5th drop in 6 sessions. We’ll take a closer look at 2 tech titans off to a rough start in April: Apple & Tesla. Plus, the markets are awaiting tomorrow’s big CPI print. If it shows inflation cooling, could the Fed press pause on rate hikes? Could stocks sinks if keeps hiking? We’ll weigh all the scenarios. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

It’s a busy week for the markets. We have CPI and retail sales data on the economic front, but also earnings season kicking off with a lot of big banks. We’ll explain what you need to watch for, and what you should be doing with your money ahead of it all. Plus, Disney just announced 3 more Star Wars movies on deck, while “Super Mario Bros.” is cleaning up at the box office. Could franchise fatigu...

The jobs market is showing signs of cracking. Weekly jobless claims are on the rise, following a weak report on payrolls from ADP. All as Wall Street awaits the big government employment report due out tomorrow. We’ll look at what these ‘labor pains’ mean for the Fed, markets & the economy.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Is the banking crisis finally over? JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says “no,” and that the repercussions will be felt for years. But we’ll speak to an analyst who’s upgrading one regional bank, saying there’s still “value” in it. Plus, what’s the best way to get laid off: in person at the office, or from the comfort of your own home? Our panel will discuss that and several other hot topics of the day. H...

Stocks are pulling back today after a strong recent run. But despite that good start to 2023, market pessimism is running high. We’ll ask legendary investor Mario Gabelli what he sees ahead for the stock market and the economy. Plus, Fmr. President Donald Trump is about to be arraigned in a New York court. We’ll bring you the latest details as they happen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

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Market turmoil & rising bond yields have some investors willing to sit on the sidelines and take the steady returns in treasuries. But are they going to be sorry later? We’ll hear both sides of the argument in a ‘stocks vs. bonds’ bull fight. Plus, Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit is cutting nearly all of its workers and ceasing operations for the foreseeable future. We’ll discuss the latest black e...

Stocks are holding on to their March gains, and it’s tech names leading the way. The Nasdaq is up 4%, while Apple, Amazon, Alphabet & Microsoft are all up 10% or more. Can they continue to lead the way? We’ll explore. Plus, Wall Street bonuses have taken a big hit, down 26% from last year. We’ll talk to New York’s state comptroller about the big impact this has on the economy. Hosted by Simplecast...

Markets are higher today, as investors seem to be hoping the worst of the banking crisis is over. Is recent bearishness starting to lift? We’ll explore. Plus, if pessimism around stocks is lifting, is it time to change your investment decisions? We’ll talk to the head of the Pacer U.S. Cash Cows ETF about where to invest now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...

A Senate hearing on the collapse of Silicon Valley & Signature Bank is underway in Washington today, with the Fed now becoming a target of ire. Where did it all go wrong? And more importantly, what can be fixed to prevent this from happening again in the future? We’ll explore. Plus, some big corporate shakeups are underway at a couple of former high-flyers. Alibaba is getting broken up, while Lyft...

We’re getting some mixed signals on what could happen next in the banking crisis. We’ll look at one positive development, but also the area many are looking at as the next trouble spot. Plus, Tim Cook visited China, and got welcomed with applause. But with the TikTok CEO getting grilled over its ties to Beijing, is there a double standard? We’ll discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

Shares of Germany’s Deutsche Bank are sinking today, as concerns about its health hit the market. But stocks are shaking it off. Is the banking crisis actually contained, or should we still be fearful of contagion concerns? We’ll debate. Plus, shares of 3M just hit a 52-week low, as its earplugs lawsuit continues to drag on. Analysts fear it could cost billions. We’ll explore. Hosted by Simplecast...

Stocks are bouncing back today, following yesterday’s post-Powell selloff. We’ll get to the bottom of what’s moving markets, and explore where we could head next. Plus, TikTok’s CEO is testifying on Capitol Hill, as calls for a ban of the platform grow louder. We’ll cover all the angles, and speak to a TikTok creator about the impact of a potential ban. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

The Federal Reserve just hiked interest rates by a quarter point, and indicated increases are nearing an end. We’ll discuss where we go from here, and what it means for markets, the economy & your money leading up to Chair Powell’s press conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re just 24 hours away from the latest Fed decision. And this time, it truly is one of the most important meetings in recent memory. Will they raise, or will they pause? We’ll discuss what they might do, the impact it will have on markets, and how you should be investing ahead of the decision. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Stocks are higher today, as UBS is rescuing Credit Suisse from the brink. But bond holders are getting wiped out, and they’re not happy. And unhappiness is a common theme here: Europe is now upset with the U.S., and a lot of people are blaming capitalism as a whole. We’ll explore all those issues. Plus, Amazon just announced it will do another 9,000 job cuts. While Apple is making other cuts to tr...