About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the DOJ dropping charges against Jerome Powell and its effects on the market.

Leslie Picker and the Investment Committee debate what the DOJ dropping charges against Jerome Powell means for the market and your money. CNBC’s Steve Liesman joins ‘Halftime Report’ to discuss the latest out of Washington. Plus, Intel surges after earning, it's our Chart of the Day, the Committee strategize on what to do with the stock from here. And later, the desk share their latest portfolio moves. Investment Committee Disclosures

People in this episode

Host: Leslie Picker

Guest: Steve Liesman

Topics covered

• DOJ charges
• Jerome Powell
• market impact
• Intel earnings
• portfolio strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DOJ, Intel

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