Power Lunch

We’re just 24 hours away from the latest Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, with more conflicting economic data coming out today. We’ll discuss the difficult position for the Fed right now. Plus, the other big piece of the market puzzle right now is earnings. We’ll trade some of the big names which reported results, and preview some more that are on deck.

Stocks are building on Friday’s rally and getting a boost big from Apple, which is contributing to gains for all the major averages. We’ll discuss what it means for markets. Plus, shares of Tesla are surging on news of Elon Musk’s surprise visit to China, and a deal to get approval for full self-driving there. We’ll get the key details.

Stocks are rebounding today, continuing the turnaround that began late yesterday morning. The Nasdaq is the outperformer today, boosted by strong earnings from Microsoft & Alphabet. We’ll dive into that and much more.

The CNBC Stock Draft is our annual stock-picking competition pitting market professionals, athletes and celebrities against each other. Each team makes two picks from a list of 60 stocks and other investments. The winning team’s stocks garner the highest average price appreciation between the closing prices of April 25th, 2024, and Feb. 7th, 2025.

Earnings season rolls on, with many major companies reporting results. We’ll break down some of the reports we’ve gotten so far, and preview some that have yet to come. Plus, we’re just 24 hours away from one of our favorite days of the year: the CNBC Stock Draft! Analyst Tim Seymour will join us with some key names to watch in this year’s competition.

A huge week for earnings reports rolls on, with tech, energy, autos, airlines and consumer staples all in the spotlight. We’ll break down the key results for you. Plus, a new report from UBS warns 45,000 retailers are at risk in the next few years. We’ll ask the analyst which names he sees on the chopping block, and which remain strong.

As more and more American executives take a stand on social issues, their companies are having invest more and more into their personal protection. We’ll dive into that. Plus, we’re already seeing backlash on social media over a potential TikTok ban in the U.S. We’ll explore the fallout for users and creators alike.

CNBC’s Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are both riding 4-day losing streaks, while the Dow is having its worst month in over a year. What can turn this trend around? We’ll ask our experts. Plus, Caitlin Clark is on the verge of getting a huge contract from Nike for a signature shoe. We’ll speak to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert about the impact Clark is having on the sport.

Markets continue to grapple with the possibility of zero rate interest cuts this year. We’ll get the latest read on the economy from the Beige Book, and tell you all you need to know. Plus, a Boeing whistleblower is testifying on Capitol Hill today. He says the company is putting out defective airplanes. We’ll talk to a $BA shareholder about this latest block eye for the company.

The Dow is trying to snap a 6-day losing streak, but new comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell about a lack of progress on inflation could hinder that. We’ll discuss. Plus, while today’s focus is on earning and the Fed, geopolitical tension is taut. We’ll talk to a global insurance expert about the threats to business and the macro economy.

Stocks are falling as rising yields overshadowed strong Goldman Sachs earnings, hot retail sales data and hopes that the conflict in the Middle East will not escalate further following Irans’s weekend air assault on Israel. We’ll tell you all you need to know.

Stocks sold off Friday as inflation and geopolitical worries once again dented investor sentiment on Wall Street. A broad decline in major bank shares also weighed on the market. We’ll tell you all you need to know.

Stocks rose Thursday as tech shares climbed higher, managing to rebound from an earlier pullback over concerns of persistent inflation. Technology stocks lifted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite into positive territory midday, as investors bought into the dip from earlier in the week. We’ll break down what it all means for you and your money.

Stocks are falling after March inflation data came in hotter than expected, likely pushing off interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve that investors have been anticipating. We’ll break down what it means for you & your money. Plus, we’ll get a view from the top. Billionaire Tilman Fertitta will join us to weigh in on the hot CPI print and the state of the consumer.

CNBC’s Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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.

Treasury Secretary Janey Yellen is in Beijing today, with some tough words for China. She says it needs to change its policies on industry and the economy. We’ll dive into that. Plus, everyone’s talking about today’s solar eclipse. And lots of people are traveling to get a better look at it. We’ll tell you about the sudden hotspots that aren’t typical travel destinations.

Stocks are rebounding from yesterday’s sell-off, following a stronger-than-expected jobs report. So why are the markets liking a report that seems to give the Fed cover to stay “higher for longer”? We’ll discuss. Plus, we’ll be joined by real estate mogul Don Peebles. While many are worried about the commercial real estate market, he thinks now is a great time to buy. He’ll explain why.

Disney’s proxy fight is over, but the war of words isn’t done just yet. Who deserves more credit for the stock’s 50% rise since its lows last fall? We’ll discuss. Plus, certain well-known retailers have been late paying their suppliers lately. Could that be a signal of potential financial distress? We’ll tell you which names to watch.

CNBC’s Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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.

The Dow is down for a second day, continuing Wall Street’s lackluster start to the second quarter. Bond yields have increased as traders lower expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates in June. We’ll break down what it all means for you and your money.

California’s new minimum wage law takes effect today: $20 an hour. We’ll speak to the CEO of fast-food chain Raising Cane’s, which nearly has nearly 100 locations there, about the real impact of this wage hike. Plus, stocks are hitting a speed bump on the road to Dow 40K. Friday’s inflation data and comments from Jerome Powell have led some to believe the Fed could cut rates later than initially expected. We’ll discuss.

The S&P 500 is on pace to close out its best quarter in nearly 5 years. We’ll look at some of this quarter’s winners, and ask the all-important question: can the gains continue into Q2? Plus, if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em! Recording artists and labels are embracing AI tools for productions. So we decided to try some of them out for ourselves in a live demonstration.

Is “Meme Mania” making a comeback? Reddit shares have had a huge rally since its IPO. While shares of former president Donald Trump’s media company are up 70% this week. We’ll look at what could be different this time around. Plus, we’re following the drama at Disney. The company just settled its long-running legal dispute with Gov. Ron DeSantis, while it also faces a proxy fight ahead of next week’s shareholder meeting. We’ll break down everything at stake.

A cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, destroying it in seconds. We’ll get a live report from the scene, and look into the economic disruption as well. Plus, private equity deals have climbed from $6 billion in 2019 to $31 billion last year. We’ll dive into that under-explored section of the economy with an industry insider.

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is set to step down at the end of the year, amid a very tumultuous time for the aerospace giant. We’ll break down what it all means for the company’s future. Plus, the EU is launching its first official investigations under its new competition law, the Digital Markets Act. That includes inquiries into tech giants like apple, Google and Meta. We’ll bring you the key details.

This market has been chock full of surprises. Especially when stocks, bonds, technical and options trades are all telling very different stories. So we’re going to break down the trade on a single stock, using three different schools of thought. Plus, the Olympics’ opening ceremonies are hitting the big screen – literally. IMAX will air them on more than 150 U.S. screens this summer. We’ll discuss that and changing trends across the theater landscape with IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond.

The DOJ is taking aim at Apple, as the tech titan faces a massive antitrust lawsuit. The stock is on pace for its worst day since August. We’ll bring you the latest details, including what’s at stake. Plus, the FTC just released the findings from it’s long-awaited supply chain study. And it has some bold claims relating to retail giants like Walmart, Amazon and Kroger. We’ll tell you all you need to know.

Stocks are on the rise, with the S&P 500 topping the 5,200 level for the first time as the Fed held rates at a 23-year high and maintained expectations for 3 cuts before the end of 2024. We’ll break down what that means for markets and your money, right up until Fed Chair Powell’s press conference.

We’re just 24 hours away from the latest Fed decision on interest rates. What will they do? And when will they do it? We’ll ask our experts for their opinion. Plus, we’ll get a live report from the second day of Nvidia’s AI developer’s conference. And we’ll speak exclusively to the CEO of Teradyne about it’s partnership with $NVDA.

Wall Street is waiting to hear from 2 important figures this week: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Both will speak, but which one has greater market-moving potential? We’ll debate. Plus, March Madness kicks off this week, and the game has changed dramatically for college athletes. Now players can make money, and that’s cleared the way for one video game giant to cash in and spread the wealth, too. We’ll discuss.

CNBC’s Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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 Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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.

Tesla was once the darling of Wall Street, but now analysts are bailing on the name. We’ll talk to one who downgraded the stock today, cut his price target well below its current level, and said it isn’t so magnificent. Plus, the House just voted to ban TikTok. It’s splitting parties and joining strange allies. And two big Republican donors are on different sides of the issue. We'll explain this political tug of war.

The rally on Wall Street is resuming – especially for tech stocks – after this morning’s CPI report fell in line with expectations. With that out of the way, can anything stop the market momentum? Plus, we’ve heard a lot about organized retail theft. Our Courtney Regan was on-site as law enforcement raided and broke up an organized ring, which would steal from stores and resell online. We’ll take a deeper look at her investigation, “Selling Stolen.”

Elon Musk just donated billions of dollars in Tesla stock to his own charity – giving the organization money, and giving himself a tax break. But a new report claims the foundation has been mostly sitting on the cash, which could pose a problem for the billionaire. We'll explain. Plus, we've heard a lot about rising sea levels, but new data shows the ground is sinking. We'll dig into potential causes and impacts, next.

Stocks have turned lower this afternoon as markets digest the jobs report. 275,000 jobs were added in February – which was more than expected. Wages ticked up, but less than forecasted. And the unemployment rate jumped to 3.9%. Looking at the weekly market numbers, the S&P 500 is the only of the major averages set to finish the week with a gain. Plus, Bitcoin is on pace to close out a strong week with a new record, crossing $70,000 for the first time ever.

President Biden is set to deliver the State of the Union address tonight, and corporations are expected to be a target. We'll discuss what the President's proposed tax increases would mean for business and the stock market. Plus we'll talk to the CEO of Rivian, as he unveils its latest vehicle – which could be a make-or-break moment for the company.

CNBC’s Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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.

: Shares of Apple are falling once again – this time on concerns about sales in China. The stock is down 11% this year, compared to a 6% gain for the Nasdaq 100. Plus, Disney shares are reversing course after Bob Iger said he’s extremely confident that the company’s streaming offerings will be profitable by the end of this year. And Target shares are soaring after results beat on both the top and bottom lines, but there are still some areas of concern. We’ll discuss all that, coming up.

The European Union just slapped Apple with a nearly $2 billion fine. The commission said the tech giant has abusive rules for other music streaming providers. Shares are down 3% today, but it seems investors might be more concerned about Apple's perceived slow start to the AI race. We’ll have more on that. Plus, Macy’s stock is rallying 15% as Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital raise their offer for the company to $24/share from $21/share. The retailer confirmed it received the offer and said its board will review it. We’ll discuss what happens next and why one analyst is downgrading the stock today.

Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman and OpenAI. Musk says they breached a contract and got away from their mission to use AI for the good of humanity. Walter Isaacson, who knows Musk as well as anyone, will join us to discuss. Plus another big day of declines for New York Community Bank as the company flags new problems with its internal controls. We'll look at what this latest event means for banks and the markets more broadly.

Today is February 29, the rarest day on the calendar and we are marking what is known as Rare Disease Day. It's a day to bring attention to disorders affecting relatively few people, but there are still thousands of these diseases out there impacting millions of families. We'll talk to the head of the National Organization for Rare Disorders about the scope of the problem, plus the CEO of a company working in this area about the process for getting treatments approved. We'll also take a look at some of the stocks involved in this space as possible opportunities to invest in the companies working to treat, or even cure these diseases.

Coming up, Apple is parking its car project to focus more on AI ambitions. But will AI features be enough to get people to upgrade their iPhones? Plus, we continue to look inside the economic ecosystem of health care. We’ll go over the sometimes risky, but often profitable, world of biotech stocks.

Coming up, a battle between Exxon and Chevron over an oil project off the coast of South America. It could derail Chevron's $53 billion buyout of Hess. And there's one complicating factor: Venezuela's government. We'll explain. Plus, religion, politics, and even sex. All topics many people would rather talk about than talk about money. Why is it so hard to discuss our personal finances? We'll dig into that.

CNBC’s Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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 Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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 Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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 Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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 Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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 Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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 Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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 Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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 Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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 Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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 Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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.

We’re watching the markets today as the S&P 500 pulls back after getting oh-so-close to the 5,000 level for the first time yesterday. Plus, Google CEO Sundar Pichai is ramping up the company’s AI ambitions. We’ll take a look at some of the companies benefitting from Big Tech’s spending on AI. And that includes Arm Holdings, which is flexing it’s muscles today, up more than 50%.

CNBC’s Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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 Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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 Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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 Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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 Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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 Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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.

There are two big things that markets are watching right now: earnings and the Fed. Some big results came out this morning. Some huge names will report this afternoon. But the biggest name of them all, Jay Powell, takes the stage tomorrow. We’ll break down what that all means for stocks. Plus, JetBlue just swung to a loss in Q4. We’ll dive into the results with the incoming CEO, and what lies ahead for the merger deal with Spirit.

It’s Fed week. Investors are preparing for the first decision on interest rates of 2024. No change is expected this time, but the markets are split on what will happen in March. Plus, Costco is the stock many analysts think is a must-own for any kind of economic environment. We’ll talk to one analyst who says it’s his top pick, and why account sharing isn’t just a problem for Netflix.

The Fed’s favorite inflation gauge, Core PCE, just rose nearly 3% from a year ago. Between that and credit card company earnings, we’ve received plenty of interesting consumer insights. We’ll dig into them. Plus, a looming labor strike in Las Vegas is threatening the biggest sporting event of the year – and in more ways than one. We’ll bring you the latest details, including what’s at stake for the local economy.

Fourth quarter GDP came in much stronger than expected. But earnings continue to roll in, and we’re hearing lots of profit warnings. So what kind of economy do we have? And what’s the Fed going to do about it? We’ll discuss. Plus, Elon Musk and Tesla gave zero guidance on their conference call. And that worries Wall Street about future growth. The stock is down 10% today and 25% to start the year. We’ll explore where the firm goes from here.

There are 2 CEOs in the spotlight today. Dave Calhoun is facing questions from lawmakers over Boeing’s safety procedures. And Elon Musk is facing investors as Tesla reports results. We’ll tell you all you need to know. Plus, is Trump vs. Biden: Part 2 a certainty at this point? And if so, will the big money donors which had been behind Nikki Haley defect to Trump as he tries to retake the White House? We’ll discuss.

The market rally is hitting a roadblock today, as earnings really start to roll in. Will that be what kills the rally, or will strong results actually add another log to the fire? We’ll discuss. Plus, home prices are so high, realtors are increasingly glossing over the eye-popping total costs – highlighting the down or monthly payment instead. Will it help woo more buyers? Well ask an expert.

CNBC’s Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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.

Markets are higher again today, with all 3 major averages now higher for the year after a rough start to 2024. But is the rally based on “bet” that may not even come to fruition? We’ll explain. Plus, speaking of bets -- we’re seeing growing complaints from sportsbook customers claiming bad lines are impacting their payouts. We’ll dig into the details.

Google is warning employees that more job cuts are coming, even as the company has ambitious goals. We’ll discuss what it means for big tech in 2024. Plus, we’re seeing signs of progress in Washington over how to tackle the country’s $34 trillion in debt. We’ll talk about why it matters to lawmakers.

CNBC’s Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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

All eyes are on China, as voters in Taiwan re-elected its ruling party despite warnings from the regime in Beijing. We’ll discuss the fallout for markets, geopolitics and the global economy. Plus, another controversial tweet from Elon Musk. He says he wants more voting control over Tesla, or else he’ll take his great ideas elsewhere. We’ll tell you all you need to know.

Inflation and the Fed aren’t the only issues affecting markets right now – now are earnings, too. UnitedHealth is accounting for nearly all of the Dow’s losses on concerns over higher-than-expected medical costs. We’ll discuss. Plus, earnings for big banks are rolling in, with some signs that the sector is weakening. We’ll hear from Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan about bank results, the state of the economy and much more.

Stocks are falling today, after the “rate cuts are coming soon” narrative took a hit thanks to hotter-than-expected inflation data. We’ll discuss what it means for both markets and the Fed. Plus, Bitcoin spot ETFs have officially begun trading after receiving SEC approval. But what’s the different between them? And which should you buy? We’ll explore all of the options.

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is doing damage control after that Alaska Airlines incident. We’ll speak to shareholder and brand expert about what he said, and he needs to do to reassure customers and investors. Plus, natural gas prices have been soaring to start the year. As the U.S. becomes the biggest exporter of liquified natural gas, we’ll look at some ways you can invest in the energy space right now.

Pharmaceutical giants are shelling out billions of dollars lately to buy promising new drugs. Is this a sign of good financial health, or a problem with pipelines? We’ll discuss. Plus, there’s more and more data coming out on Shein as it prepares for a U.S. IPO. We’ll break down it’s revenue numbers, and where it ranks compared to American retailers.

Shares of Boeing are sinking today, after a door plug blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight. And it’s just the latest problem for the 737-Max series. Is it just another one-off unfortunate event, or a bigger black eye for the company and its management team? We’ll discuss. Plus, stocks are higher across the board, despite Boeing’s move lower. So were last week’s declines just a healthy pullback? We’ll explore.

The economy added 216,000 jobs in December, much more than expected. While the unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%. But the labor participation rate saw its biggest one-month drop in nearly 3 years, meaning the pool of available workers is shrinking. Could this end up putting upward pressure on wages, and downward pressure on markets and economy? And what does it mean for the Fed’s plans? We’ll explore what it all means for you and your money.

Another day, another downgrade for Apple’s stock – the second this week. The shares are down more than 5% to start the year, as concerns over iPhone demand grow. We’ll speak to the analyst behind the latest call. Plus, Eli Lilly is taking weight-loss drugs directly to the consumer, setting up a new service to help patients get telehealth prescriptions. We’ll ask a medical doctor about the potential implications.

Federal Reserve officials concluded that interest rate cuts are likely in 2024, though they appeared to provide little in the way of when that might occur, according to minutes from the December meeting released today. We’ll explore what that means for markets and your money. Plus, the auto market ended 2023 with the pedal to the metal, posting its strongest sales year since 2019. Are consumer smore flush with cash, or is this just a post-pandemic pickup for auto buying? We’ll discuss.

We’re keeping a close eye On oil prices, after Iran dispatched a warship to the Red Sea. Is this yet another sign that tensions in the region won’t end anytime soon? We’ll explore that and the outlook for crude. Plus, it’s not just the first trading day of the year, but the first day for a host of new CEOs at big corporations across America. We’ll break down the key risks and challenges facing the c-suite in 2024.

CNBC’s Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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 Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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.

A major lawsuit could have huge implications for the future of AI. The New York Times is suing Microsoft and OpenAI, claiming its chatbots we’re trained using copyrighted articles. We’ll explore the potential fallout. Plus, the markets are once again in the green today. And even though the gains are small, record highs are being hit seemingly every day. We’ll discuss whether or not the record rally can continue into the new year.

If you didn’t get the new Apple watch for Christmas, you may not be able to get one for a while. A ban on importing it just took effect, with no relief from the White House. We’ll get the latest details. Plus, we’ll examine the best CEOs of 2023, and also which executives are on the hot seat heading into next year. We’ll ask leadership expert Jeff Sonnenfeld for his personal picks.

Stocks are holding onto gains today, with the major averages on pace for an 8th-straight positive week. Can the Santa Claus rally keep up momentum through the end of the year? We’ll debate, and give you some top picks for 2024 too.

We’ve got 2 big CEO interviews from a couple of very interesting sectors on deck today. We’ll hear from the Splunk CEO on cybersecurity. It seems like every day there’s a new attack. Are the hackers always going to be one step ahead? We’ll explore. Plus, the CEO of Group 1 Automotive will join us to talk the state of dealerships and the broader auto market, including the softer-than-expected demand for EVs.

The Dow is trying for it’s 10th-straight positive day, despite a major earnings miss from FedEx. Can the record rally keep rolling? We’ll ask the experts. Plus, the craft beer boom may be over, but they’re still popular -- and draining profits from bigger brewers. We’ll talk about the business side and stock side of the industry.

Today we’ll highlight 2 important topics having a major impact on business: AI and retail theft. We’ll talk to NJ Governor Phil Murphy about his plans to get the Garden State ready to be a leader in Artificial Intelligence. And Sen. Mark Warner & Sen. John Kennedy will join us as they introduce a bill aimed at protecting financial markets from AI manipulation. Plus, retail theft is changing the way we shop. More items are locked away, if they’re even in stock. Is it ruining the consumer experience in-store? We’ll explore.

Markets are starting the week off with gains, following 7 straight positive weeks from the major averages. We’ll talk to a market watcher about the biggest thing to watch in 2024. Plus, oil prices are rising as tensions heat up in the Red Sea. BP now says it will stop sending tankers there. We’ll get the key details, including all you need to know.

Markets are getting a reality check today. After soaring to new highs on hopes of the Fed cutting rates sooner than later, John Williams says they’re not talking about that right now. We’ll discuss the implications. Plus, despite the pullback, the major averages remain on pace for their 7th straight week of gains. But with a rally like that, our trader says some stocks have gotten ahead of themselves. We’ll get his take on 3 of them.

The Dow is notching another record high today, as the Post-Fed market rally rolls on. Can stocks keep this momentum going into the new year? We’ll discuss. Plus, we’ll look at the impact of interest rates on the real estate market. If we’ve hit a peak, could the market start to unfreeze? We’ll ask Don Peebles.

The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady for the third straight time, but also set the table for multiple cuts to come in 2024 and beyond. Along with the decision to stay on hold, committee members penciled in at least three rate cuts in 2024, assuming quarter percentage point increments. That’s less than market pricing of four, but more aggressive than what officials had previously indicated. We’ll break down what that means for markets and your money, right up until Fed Chair Powell’s press conference.

We’re just 24 hours away from the Fed’s decision on interest rates. No change is expected. But with another tame inflation reading this morning, will the Fed hint when rates could start to come down? We’ll explore. Plus, AI is transforming everything we do, including banking. We’ll speak to an analyst who is looking at the regional banks, and breaking them out into AI leaders or laggards.

Today has seen a ton of deal-making news, each highlighting trends across multiple sectors. Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital offered to buy Macy’s for $5.8 billion. Occidental Petroleum is buying Permian producer CrownRock for $12 billion. And Paramount shares jumped after reports of takeover interest. We’ll break down what these deals mean for their respective industries. Plus, the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to pay all-star Shohei Ohtani a record-setting $700 million over 10 years. We’ll break down what it means for the economics of baseball.

The U.S. added 199,000 jobs in November, more than expected and contrary to signs the labor market may be “cooling.” We’ll break down what it means for the Fed and markets. Plus, Google unveiled it’s new AI tool “Gemini,” and the stock soared. But now we’re learning more about what it can really do. We’ll speak to an analyst about what it can do for the stock.

There’s a big jobs report on deck tomorrow, as the labor market is showing signs that it’s starting to cool. We’ll discuss what to expect, and what it could mean for markets. Plus, we’ve had some big CEO interviews on CNBC this week. We’ll hear from the head execs of AMD, Amazon & ExxonMobil, and get our trader’s take on the stocks in Three Stock Lunch.