

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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Mar 29, 2022 • 53min
Recession Watch? 3/29/22
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate if a key indicator is signaling a recession. Plus, has the commodities trade peaked? And later, Pete Najarian shares some Unusual Activity he’s seeing in three names.

Mar 28, 2022 • 48min
The Remarkable Resilience of Stocks 3/28/22
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate whether it is time to get more bullish in the face of an ever-growing wall of worry. Plus, Jonathan Krinsky joins us to explain why the risk/reward in the market is generally less favorable as the S&P approaches 4600. And later, Jon Najarian shares some Unusual Activity he’s seeing in two names.

Mar 25, 2022 • 45min
New Highs Next for Tech? 3/25/22
With tech titans on a tear, Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate whether new highs are ahead for the sector. Plus, 5-star fund manager Kevin Simpson joins us to explain why he’s buying Deere. And later, Disney reiterated overweight by Wells Fargo, Jason Snipe recently sold, the Committee weighs in on what to do with the stock.

Mar 24, 2022 • 45min
The Shifting State of Stocks 3/24/22
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the trajectory of the market as the Dow is still on pace for a weekly loss. A big divide amongst the Committee on where the market is going from here, we dive in. Plus, one of Jim Lebenthal’s favorite picks, Cleveland Cliffs, just got reiterated as a top pick, can you still buy it up 10%, Jim weighs in. And later, Pete Najarian shares some Unusual Activity in an energy name.

Mar 23, 2022 • 44min
The Rally, Rates, and Risk to your Money 3/23/22
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss the rally and risks to it. Bullish sentiment is on the rise with multiple analysts calling for S&P ending the year higher, the Committee weighs in. Plus, BP getting upgraded to overweight by Morgan Stanley, we break down the best names in the energy sector. And later, Jon Najarian shares some Unusual Activity in two names.

Mar 22, 2022 • 45min
Is the Worst Over? 3/22/22
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate whether the worst is over for stocks and if you can trust the recent rally. Plus, the Committee is also making a lot of moves in this markets. They unveil their latest buys and sells. And later, Pete Najarian has his latest trades in Unusual Activity

Mar 21, 2022 • 50min
Reliable Rally or Bear Bounce? 3/21/22
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the hottest question in the market right now, are we experiencing a bear market bounce or is this a reliable rally? Brian Belski of BMO joins us to explain why he thinks last week’s market moves demonstrates why you cannot be bearish. Plus, we dive into Coinbase after legendary short seller Jim Chanos said the name is in a bubble. And later Jon Najarian shares some Unusual Activity in 2 names.

Mar 18, 2022 • 45min
Best Week of the Year for Stocks 3/18/22
As the best week for stocks this year comes to a close, Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss if the damage is mostly done. Plus, Adam Parker of Trivariate Research making a big, bullish, call on one of the sectors that’s been beaten down. Plus, Stephanie Link buys a cyber security name, she calls in to explain why. And later, Jon Najarian shares some Unusual Activity he’s seeing in two names.

Mar 17, 2022 • 45min
Time to Add Risk Again? 3/17/22
It’s shaping up to be the best week of the year for stocks. Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate a new note dropping from JPMorgan’s Marko Kolanovic, saying it’s time to start adding risk in many areas that overshot on the downside this year. Plus, Professor Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School joins us to weigh in on where he thinks the market is headed from here. We also discuss how to play the financials on the back of the Fed rate hike. And later, Pete Najarian has his latest trades in Unusual Activity.

Mar 17, 2022 • 45min
Positioning Ahead of the Fed 3/16/22
The Federal Reserve getting ready to raise rates today for the first time since December 2018. Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss how investors position their portfolios from here. China stock are soaring. Kevin O’Leary was buying these names on Monday. Mr. Wonderful calls in to tell us how he’s playing it from here. Plus, a double upgrade for one chip stock. The Committee take their positions. And, Pete Najarian reveals his latest trades in Unusual Activity.