

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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Apr 26, 2022 • 43min
Judgement Day for Big Tech 4/26/22
The NASDAQ under heavy selling pressure today, fueled by tech. Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss how to position for Microsoft and Alphabet earnings after the bell. How much is riding on it for the markets? Also, the Committee unveil their latest buys and sells. Plus, GM set to report earnings after the bell, the committee take their positions. And later, Pete Najarian reveals his new trades in Unusual Activity.

Apr 25, 2022 • 44min
How to Navigate the Volatility 4/25/22
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss all the negative news in the market from Fed Fears to China and COVID. Plus, earnings season gets into full swing this week. The committee discuss the two stocks that matter the most for the market. The energy sector falling into correction territory, but still the best sector this year. How to play it from here. And later, cryptos getting crushed. Bitcoin back below $39,000. Is it safe to buy yet?

Apr 22, 2022 • 44min
Hawkish Fed & Stocks 4/22/22
A Fed fueled sell-off on Wall Street. Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate how much 50 and 75 basis point rate hikes are priced into this market. Plus, Apple and Microsoft getting ready to report earnings next week. How much is riding on it for the tech trade? Plus, the committee take their positions on Cleveland-Cliffs and American Express on the back of their earnings.

Apr 21, 2022 • 44min
Netflix: Buy vs. Bail 4/21/22
Hedge fund titan Bill Ackman bailing on Netflix, but Josh Brown and Jon Najarian are buying. Scott Wapner and the investment committee debate what’s the right move from here, as Netflix falls for a second day. Plus, Tesla surging after reporting a record quarter. Is this now a must-own stock? Plus, Airlines flying high on earnings. Should you buy the group? And later, Jon Najarian reveals his latest trades in Unusual Activity.

Apr 20, 2022 • 44min
A Nightmare on Wall Street: Netflix Crushed 4/20/22
Netflix shares plunging after reporting its first subscriber loss in more than 10-years. But, Josh Brown is buying the stock! Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate his new move. Plus, IBM soaring to its earnings beat. Should you buy this old-tech name? And, Tesla gearing up to report earnings after the bell. The committee gets ready. And later, Pete Najarian shares some Unusual Activity in three names.

Apr 19, 2022 • 44min
Rising Rates & Earnings: How to Position Your Portfolio 4/19/22
Rates hitting new highs and earnings front and center. Melissa Lee and the Investment Committee discuss how investors navigate this market now. Plus, Netflix and IBM getting ready to report earnings after the bell. The Committee take their positions ahead of the results. Also, Agriculture stocks soaring lately. But, two names getting downgraded. Is it too late to get into this red-hot trade? And, Jon Najarian shares some Unusual Activity in three names.

Apr 18, 2022 • 44min
Peak Inflation Pullback For Stocks? 4/18/22
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate whether a deeper pullback is coming after a recent inflation relief rally. A widely-watched market technician tells us where he sees the S&P falling from here. Plus, the battle at Twitter and how one member of the committee is playing it. And later, Pete Najarian shares some Unusual Activity he’s seeing in three names.

Apr 14, 2022 • 44min
Twitter Takedown? What it means for the Stock 04/14/22
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate Elon Musk’s attempt to buy Twitter. What does it mean for the stock and how should you play it? Plus, how low do rates need to settle before we can be confident in stocks going higher, the Committee weigh in. And later, Jon Najarian shares some Unusual Activity he’s seeing in three names.

Apr 13, 2022 • 44min
Time to Get Bullish on Stocks? 4/13/22
Inflation is still surging. Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss if it’s actually time to get bullish on stocks now. Plus, the Committee is making a lot of moves in this market. They reveal their latest buys and sells. Also, casino stocks slammed this year, but rallying today. Is the bottom in for these names? And later, Pete Najarian shares some Unusual Activity in 3 names.

Apr 12, 2022 • 44min
Has Inflation Peaked? 4/12/22
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate whether today’s CPI Read equals peak inflation like many influential market watchers are saying. Professor Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School joins us to weigh in. Plus, big calls on some tech names like Crowdstrike and Cisco, the Committee take their positions. And later, Jon Najarian shares some Unusual Activity he’s seeing in two names.