Power Lunch

CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s award-winning business news coverage, plus a healthy dose of personality from the show’s anchors and the network’s top-notch roster of reporters and digital journalists.

Stocks are falling on Wednesday as pressure continues to build in the bond market, pushing yields to their highest levels in 20 years. Brian Sullivan anchors the show and is joined on set by Cantor Fitzgerald’s Eric Johnston to lay out why he is closing out his bullish view on the technology trade. Later, RBC Capital’s Helima Croft speaks with Brian on the global energy markets as the conflicts in Russia and the Middle East complicate the natural gas and crude oil shipping logistics. Meanwhile, David Parkinson, MS Now Senior Weather Data Analyst, reports on Tropical Storm Isaias as it threatens to hit the Gulf Coast as a life-threatening hurricane.

The Nasdaq is hitting a fresh all-time high as traders look past rising U.S. Treasury yields and digest new economic data. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined by Baird’s Christopher Verrone to start off the new trading week as the major averages are moving higher across the board. The anchors also speak with Former OpenAI Safety Researcher, Steven Adler, on what guidelines he believes tech companies need to follow in order to keep users and the general public safe. Kpler’s Matt Smith also joins the program to lay out the latest oil flow stats for the Middle East as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran rages on and continues to threaten the global energy markets. J Rogers Kniffen CEO, Jan Kniffen, joins Kelly and Brian on-set to chat about the state of retail and how agentic AI agents could disrupt – or help – business for some of the largest retailers.

Stocks are rising on the first trading day of October, clawing back earlier declines as Treasury yields pull back from their highest levels in more than 20 years. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined on set by Advisors Capital Management’s JoAnne Feeney to break down the tech trade following Micron’s Q4 earnings report, and they later speak with Mortgage News Daily’s Matthew Graham on how homebuyers can navigate the highest 30-year mortgage rates since 2023. Americus Reed, Wharton School Professor of Marketing, joins the show to give his take on what Nike needs to do to turn the company around as shares are on pace for their worst year since 1993. The anchors also chat with Evercore ISI’s Nicholas Amicucci on his latest utility and energy stock picks as hyperscalers continue to ambitiously spend on building AI data centers.

Stocks are mostly lower following another rise in Treasury yield to fresh multiyear highs. Seema Mody and Brian Sullivan kick off the show with Zeta Global’s Nate Yohannes who gives his initial reaction to OpenAI’s DevDay announcements and initiatives. MCC Global Enterprises CEO, Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, also joins the show to discuss JPMorgan CEO’s “Wall Street Journal” op-ed article in which he lays out his vision for the western world and calls on Europe to revive its economy and reinforce its military capabilities. Meanwhile, Valley National Bank CEO, Ira Robbins, comes on-set to discuss the state of his company and how artificial intelligence is impacting the regional banking sector.

CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s award-winning business news coverage, plus a healthy dose of personality from the show’s anchors and the network’s top-notch roster of reporters and digital journalists.

The Nasdaq is retreating from Tuesday’s record levels, and the other major averages are falling as the 10-year yield rises to a 19-year high. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined on-set by Goldman Sachs’ Brook Dane to recap Meta’s recent run as shares are on pace for their best month in 13 years following the launch of the company’s new AI agent. CNBC’s Jon Fortt joins the sow with a “First On” interview with Qualcomm CEO, Cristiano Amon, to discuss the launch of his company’s latest Snapdragon chipset. Meanwhile, the anchors sit down for an exclusive interview with Former OpenAI employee, Zack Kass, to hear his take on the state of AI safety and his outlook for the industry as both OpenAI and Anthropic gear up for their potential IPOs.

Stocks are rising to start the trading week as technology leads the markets higher with oil prices and treasury yields falling slightly. Brian Sullivan and Contessa Brewer are joined on set by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee to discuss whether the major averages are poised for a rally, and Freedom Capital’s Jay Woods also joins the conversation to give the technical perspective. Morgan Stanley’s Head of Power and Utilities Research, Stephen Byrd, sits down with the anchors to weigh in on the outlook for global power demand as diesel prices hit a new nationwide record high. CNBC’s Leslie Josephs calls into the show with her latest reporting on the flight disruptions at Newark, Laguardia, and other major east coast airports following an air traffic control malfunction.

CNBC’s Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan take you through the heart of the business day bringing you the latest developments and instant analysis on the stocks and stories driving the day’s agenda. “Power Lunch” delves into the economy, markets, politics, real estate, media, technology and more. The show sits at the intersection of power and money. “Power Lunch” gives viewers a full plate of CNBC’s award-winning business news coverage, plus a healthy dose of personality from the show’s anchors and the network’s top-notch roster of reporters and digital journalists.

Stocks are falling and treasury yields are surging to multiyear highs as traders look ahead to the Federal Reserve’s policy decision tomorrow. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans speak with Evercore Senior Managing Director, Julian Emanuel, and Brookings Institution Senior Fellow, Robin Brooks, on the state of the markets ahead of the FOMC meeting. Meanwhile, the Senate is holding a key procedural vote on the Clarity Act which could dictate how soon the cryptocurrency industry can be regulated in the U.S. CNBC’s Kate Rooney also joins the program with a one-on-one interview with Cohere CEO, Aidan Gomez, to get his take on whether safety guardrails should be implemented on the AI industry.

Stocks are rising following four straight days of declines as oil prices retreat and investors look ahead to next week’s Federal Reserve meeting. Brian Sullivan & Kelly Evans are joined by Jefferies Chief Market Strategist, David Zervos, to assess the state of the markets and discuss whether the recent inflation data means the Fed will be raising interest rates next Wednesday. Daan Struyven, Goldman Sachs Co-Head of Global Commodities Research, breaks down his latest note where he raised Brent & WTI forecasts on the assumption that Mideast shipping disruptions will continue into 2027. Meanwhile, former Google DeepMind Research Scientist, Alexander Turner, speaks with the anchors on the reasons why he chose to resign from the company and what concerns he has for the industry as AI continues to advance.