

Halftime Report
CNBC
Halftime Report is on the front lines of CNBC’s market coverage. CNBC’s Scott Wapner and the Street’s top investors get to the heart of the action as it’s happening and help set the agenda for the rest of the day. Halftime Report airs weekdays 12-1PM ET on CNBC TV.
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Jul 15, 2022 • 48min
Are Stocks Finding Traction? 7/15/22
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss today’s bounce in stocks after retail sales beat expectations. Is this move sustainable? Plus, it looks like Healthcare is everyone’s new favorite sector, the Committee weighs in. And later, Netflix gets a price cut ahead of earnings, it’s our Call of the Day.

Jul 14, 2022 • 45min
A Market Downgrade from Major Bank 7/14/22
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the Bank of America Bombshell that sent stocks lower today. The bank’s star strategist cut her target for stocks to the lowest level on the street, what does it mean for the market from here. Plus, bank earnings miss, the Committee take their position on financials. And later, the auto industry is cutting estimates on recession fears, how do you play the sector now.

Jul 13, 2022 • 45min
Scorching Inflation and Stocks: How to Play it 7/13/22
Inflation surging higher again and surprising the markets. Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss if this is the last hot report we’ll see. Professor Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School also weighs in on what the Fed should do next and what it would means for stocks. Plus, mixed 2nd quarter earnings for banks, the Committee take their positions on the sector. And, Stephanie Link calls in to reveal her new stock buy.

Jul 12, 2022 • 45min
The Teetering State of the Market 7/12/22
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate whether the environment is improving or deteriorating for stocks. Mike Wilson of Morgan Stanley joins us to explain why the bears have some unfinished business with the market. Plus, Josh has been making some big moves, he takes you through them all. And later, Tech and Semis price targets getting cut, the Committee weigh in on the calls.

Jul 11, 2022 • 45min
A Huge Week for Your Money 7/11/22
Big banks kick off earnings this week and key inflation data on deck. Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate what’s at stake for the markets and how to position your portfolio ahead of it all.
Plus, Brian Belski of BMO Capital joins us to explain why he is overweight financials. And later, a big downgrade to Lululemon, the Committee take their positions.

Jul 8, 2022 • 45min
Buy the Bounce? 7/8/22
Stocks aiming for a winning week, with a number of mega-cap names up between 5% and 9% this week. Should you buy the bounce?
Plus, Fundstrat’s Tom Lee joins us to give his outlook on the markets and explains why he has a supportive outlook for the second half.
And, Kevin O’Leary reveals his new buys.

Jul 7, 2022 • 45min
Momentum for Stocks? 7/7/22
Stocks trying for a 4th straight day of gains for the first time since March. Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate if investors are coming around to the Fed and bigger rate hikes ahead. Plus, earnings season is around the corner. Are estimates still too high? Also, the big banks getting price cuts ahead of their earnings. And later, Jon Najarian reveals 3 trades showing unusual options activity.

Jul 6, 2022 • 45min
Positioning Ahead of the Fed 7/6/22
David Faber and the Investment Committee discuss how to position your portfolio ahead of the Fed minutes. Are 75-basis point hikes on the horizon? Plus, big banks reporting next week and Steve Weiss is shorting the XLF, he explains why. And later, Industrials are down almost 20% this year, the Committee take their positions on the sector. Plus, one member of the committee trimming a mega-cap tech name.

Jul 5, 2022 • 45min
Recession Fears Rise: Portfolio Protection 7/5/22
Stocks plunging as recession fears rise. Frank Holland and the Investment Committee debate what’s priced in this market and how can you protect your portfolio in the second half.
Plus, Josh Brown is making two moves in this market. Also, what the rally in high-valuation growth stocks in today’s down day may be signaling. And later, Jon Najarian shares some Unusual Activity in 2 names.

Jul 1, 2022 • 45min
Stocks in the Second Half 7/1/22
Markets coming off their worst first half in 50 years. Brian Sullivan and the Investing Committee debate if you should stick with stocks in the second half of the year and where to invest you money now. Plus, the big banks getting a price cut, are they still investable? Also, is the hottest trade of the year starting to cool? And later, Pete Najarian shares some Unusual Activity he’s seeing in three names.