Power Lunch

Stocks are rebounding today, continuing the turnaround that began late yesterday morning. The Nasdaq is the outperformer today, boosted by strong earnings from Microsoft & Alphabet. We’ll dive into that and much more.

The CNBC Stock Draft is our annual stock-picking competition pitting market professionals, athletes and celebrities against each other. Each team makes two picks from a list of 60 stocks and other investments. The winning team’s stocks garner the highest average price appreciation between the closing prices of April 25th, 2024, and Feb. 7th, 2025. 

Earnings season rolls on, with many major companies reporting results. We’ll break down some of the reports we’ve gotten so far, and preview some that have yet to come. Plus, we’re just 24 hours away from one of our favorite days of the year: the CNBC Stock Draft! Analyst Tim Seymour will join us with some key names to watch in this year’s competition.

A huge week for earnings reports rolls on, with tech, energy, autos, airlines and consumer staples all in the spotlight. We’ll break down the key results for you.

Plus, a new report from UBS warns 45,000 retailers are at risk in the next few years. We’ll ask the analyst which names he sees on the chopping block, and which remain strong. 

As more and more American executives take a stand on social issues, their companies are having invest more and more into their personal protection. We’ll dive into that. Plus, we’re already seeing backlash on social media over a potential TikTok ban in the U.S. We’ll explore the fallout for users and creators alike.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are both riding 4-day losing streaks, while the Dow is having its worst month in over a year. What can turn this trend around? We’ll ask our experts.

Plus, Caitlin Clark is on the verge of getting a huge contract from Nike for a signature shoe. We’ll speak to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert about the impact Clark is having on the sport.

Markets continue to grapple with the possibility of zero rate interest cuts this year. We’ll get the latest read on the economy from the Beige Book, and tell you all you need to know.

Plus, a Boeing whistleblower is testifying on Capitol Hill today. He says the company is putting out defective airplanes. We’ll talk to a $BA shareholder about this latest block eye for the company.

The Dow is trying to snap a 6-day losing streak, but new comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell about a lack of progress on inflation could hinder that. We’ll discuss.

Plus, while today’s focus is on earning and the Fed, geopolitical tension is taut. We’ll talk to a global insurance expert about the threats to business and the macro economy.

Stocks are falling as rising yields overshadowed strong Goldman Sachs earnings, hot retail sales data and hopes that the conflict in the Middle East will not escalate further following Irans’s weekend air assault on Israel. We’ll tell you all you need to know.

Stocks sold off Friday as inflation and geopolitical worries once again dented investor sentiment on Wall Street. A broad decline in major bank shares also weighed on the market. We’ll tell you all you need to know.

Stocks rose Thursday as tech shares climbed higher, managing to rebound from an earlier pullback over concerns of persistent inflation.

Technology stocks lifted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite into positive territory midday, as investors bought into the dip from earlier in the week.

We’ll break down what it all means for you and your money.

Stocks are falling after March inflation data came in hotter than expected, likely pushing off interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve that investors have been anticipating. We’ll break down what it means for you & your money. Plus, we’ll get a view from the top. Billionaire Tilman Fertitta will join us to weigh in on the hot CPI print and the state of the consumer.

Treasury Secretary Janey Yellen is in Beijing today, with some tough words for China. She says it needs to change its policies on industry and the economy. We’ll dive into that.

Plus, everyone’s talking about today’s solar eclipse. And lots of people are traveling to get a better look at it. We’ll tell you about the sudden hotspots that aren’t typical travel destinations.

Stocks are rebounding from yesterday’s sell-off, following a stronger-than-expected jobs report. So why are the markets liking a report that seems to give the Fed cover to stay “higher for longer”? We’ll discuss. 

Plus, we’ll be joined by real estate mogul Don Peebles. While many are worried about the commercial real estate market, he thinks now is a great time to buy. He’ll explain why.

Disney’s proxy fight is over, but the war of words isn’t done just yet. Who deserves more credit for the stock’s 50% rise since its lows last fall? We’ll discuss.

Plus, certain well-known retailers have been late paying their suppliers lately. Could that be a signal of potential financial distress? We’ll tell you which names to watch.

The Dow is down for a second day, continuing Wall Street’s lackluster start to the second quarter.

Bond yields have increased as traders lower expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates in June.

We’ll break down what it all means for you and your money.