

The Exchange
CNBC
"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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Jun 5, 2024 • 44min
Timing the Cuts, Recession-Proof Business Model?, Suburban Surge 6/5/24
The synchronized global rate cuts seem to be starting, but will the Fed end up quickly following suit, or will high inflation keep Powell & Co. on the sidelines? Plus, travel stocks tend to be among the hardest-hit names during a downturn, but Travel + Leisure’s CEO calls their business model recession-proof and joins us to make his case. And Sweetgreen shares have tripled YTD as the company invests in automation and suburbanization. We’ll ask the CEO what’s driving growth and what’s next for the company.

Jun 4, 2024 • 44min
Flashing Slowdown Signals, Roaring Kitty’s Options, Hot Solar Stocks 6/4/24
We’re counting down to Friday’s big jobs report with a look at the warning signs in the market. Our guest is still bullish in the short-term and joins us with where he’s finding opportunities. Plus, “Roaring Kitty” trader Keith Gill seems to have posted his Gamestop holdings on Reddit, but can he cash in without attracting regulatory scrutiny? And First Solar shares surged after one analyst called it an under-appreciated beneficiary of AI. He joins us to explain his call.

Jun 3, 2024 • 44min
Overseas Opportunities, Changing Consumer, 3 Buys & A Bail: Sector Leaders 6/3/24
Exploring overseas opportunities with India hitting a record high and EWW Mexico ETF at a 4-year low. Costco reaching a record high, analyst bullish on its resilience. Jeff Killburg trading AMD, Duke Energy, Exxon Mobil, and Starbucks in 3 Buys & A Bail segment.

May 31, 2024 • 50min
Fed’s Path Forward, Fast Food Wars, Calculating Earnings Commentary 5/31/24
We debate whether it’s a mistake for the Fed to keep a rate hike on the table after today’s PCE reading. Plus, the relative cost gap between dining in and dining out is at a record high, but our analyst says that benefits one staples stock in his coverage universe. And with earnings season nearly over, we’ll look at how one company is leveraging AI to make earnings trends and data more accessible to investors.

May 30, 2024 • 44min
Salesforce’s Surprise Miss, Home Sales Disappoint, Earning Exchange: COST, DELL, MDB 5/30/24
Salesforce plunging 20% after its first revenue miss since 2006, but is it just AI growing pains or is AI killing SAAS? Plus, pending home sales dropping to a 4-year low, but it’s not all bad news. Morgan Stanley has two names that benefit from a housing shortage and affordability crisis. And Costco, Dell, and MongoDB are on deck with results. Nancy Tengler joins us with the trade on all three and her take on the markets.

May 29, 2024 • 44min
Nvidia: Bargain or Beware?, Rate Cut Doubts, Health of Housing 5/29/24
Nvidia is on a tear, but if you think you’ve missed the rally, there’s one key metric that suggests there’s more room to run. Plus, as yields rise, so do doubts about a rate cut, but our market guest says it doesn’t matter and will tell us where he’s seeing opportunities. And J.P. Morgan is out with a new report suggesting we could see more movement in the housing market soon. We’ll tell you why, and who’s buying.

May 28, 2024 • 43min
“No Cuts, No Problem”, Next Stop: Splitsville, AI Risks vs. Rewards 5/28/24
Our strategist says the Fed holding rates higher for longer makes him more bullish on near-term stock prices. He’ll tell us why and give us two names he likes outside of tech. Plus, is the uptick in stock splits a positive sign for the market? We’ll look at how these names typically perform after the split and which companies could be next. And our mystery stock of the day is getting an upgrade, sending shares up 9%. We’ll reveal it and hear from the analyst who says the AI rewards outweigh the risks.

May 24, 2024 • 44min
Sell-off Bounceback, Duke Energy CEO, 3 Buys & A Bail: Under-the-Radar 5/24/24
The CEO of Duke Energy discusses electricity usage and power demand preparation, highlighting the need for high electricity users to pay their fair share. The podcast also covers the recent market recovery, tech sector performance, consumer trends, real estate challenges, interest rates impact on REITs, economic incidents, increased energy demand in the Southeast, and the role of AI in sports leagues.

May 23, 2024 • 44min
July Cut?, Nvidia Halo, Zyn Rewards 5/23/24
The market sees the first cut in September, but our economist says you don’t have to wait that long – it’s going to be July. We’ll ask what makes him so confident. Plus, no signs of an AI slowdown. Nvidia crushing it once again, with data center growth up more than 400% from last year. And that’s good news for this company. Nvidia and all the big tech giants are clients. The CEO joins us live ahead. And there are Zyn-fluencers and now there’s a Zyn rewards program. We look at the explosive growth of the tobacco-free nicotine pouches, how Philip Morris International is capitalizing on it, and how much upside our analyst sees for the stock because of it.

May 22, 2024 • 43min
Where to Find Value, Nvidia Earnings & A(I) + Opportunity 5/22/24
Experienced market analyst discusses market behavior post no recession, highlights opportunities and favorite stock picks. Trader anticipates Nvidia move. Khan Academy collaborates with Microsoft to offer AI tutors for teachers. AI's role in education and fraud detection is explored. Amazon plans AI overhaul for Alexa with subscription model.