

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 2, 2022 • 58min
Jay Powell Testifies: We Break it Down
As Jay Powell testifies before Congress, Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate what it means for interest rates and the market. Steve Liesman joins us to break down what’s been said so far and how you should interpret it. Plus, Tom Lee joins us to reiterate his bullish call on stocks. And later, Brian Belski explains why Jay Powell is the ‘smartest person in the room.’

Mar 1, 2022 • 50min
Navigating the Sell-Off
A big mid-day sell-off on Wall Street. Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss the best way to ride out the volatility. Plus, banks getting battered as treasury yields fall. Is this a good buying opportunity? And, the new trading month begins. Is this Tech’s ‘moment of truth’ with the Fed getting ready to raise interest rates in March.

Feb 28, 2022 • 45min
The Big Debate: Is the Bottom In?
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the big question in the market, is the bottom in? The Committee all weigh in with their thoughts. Plus, Steve Liesman joins us to discuss the sanctions on Russia and what the Fed’s Path will be in all this. And later, Pete Najarian shares some Unusual Activity he’s seeing in two tech names.

Feb 25, 2022 • 44min
Buy the Big Reversal?
Melissa Lee and the investment committee debate if yesterday’s big reversal in stocks is signaling a bottom and if it’s time to start buying oversold names, especially in tech. Plus, a bullish call on one of the top financials.
Plus, the committee gets you ready for a slew of retail earnings next week. And later, Jon Najarian reveals his latest trades in Unusual Activity.

Feb 24, 2022 • 44min
Protecting Your Portfolio in the Turmoil
Markets fall deeper into correction territory as Russia invades Ukraine. Melissa Lee and the Investment Committee debate the best way to protect your portfolio as the crisis worsens. The committee is making a lot of moves, including Josh Brown who’s buying a beaten down mega-cap name. Plus, Pete Najarian reveals his latest trades in Unusual Activity.

Feb 23, 2022 • 44min
Stocks Close to the Bottom?
S&P moves deeper into correction territory. Brian Sullivan and the Investment Committee discuss if stock are close to a bottom or if there’s more to go. Plus, what Russia tensions mean for the hot energy trade. And later, Jon Najarian shares Unusual Activity in two names.

Feb 22, 2022 • 45min
Managing Volatility Amidst a Crisis
Brian Sullivan and the Investment Committee debate the best strategy to protect your portfolio as the escalating crisis in Ukraine unfolds. Plus, Jonathan Krinsky joins us to explain why the lack of capitulation in the market keeps him cautious. And later, we dive in to the proxy fight Carl Icahn is waging against McDonald’s…and what it means for the stock

Feb 18, 2022 • 47min
The Volatile Road Ahead
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss the volatile week for stocks as the Fed, Rates, and Russia impact investor sentiment. Plus, Shake Shack slammed, we’ve got Josh Brown to comment on the company’s tough earnings call

Feb 17, 2022 • 55min
Exclusive: ARK’s Cathie Wood
ARK’s Cathie Wood joins Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee to discuss her investment strategy, the critics, and the stocks in her portfolio that have plunged from their highs. She also weighs in on the impact Fed rate hikes have on innovation stocks. Cathie also answers your stocks questions. Plus, Jon Najarian has his latest trades in Unusual Activity.

Feb 16, 2022 • 45min
Navigating the ‘Eye of the Storm’
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate a call from top technician Jonathan Krinsky that stocks are in the ‘Eye of the Storm.’ How should you navigate your portfolio amidst all the uncertainty. Plus Roblox and Paramount taking a dive, the committee take their positions. And later, Pete Najarian shares some Unusual Activity in two names.