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September 4, 202642 min

Jobs Report Reaction, Diesel Prices Hit Record High, Data Center Debate 9/4/26

The Dow Jones fell on Friday as August’s hotter-than-expected payrolls reading increased expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates at its next meeting. Kelly Evans is joined by MAI Capital Management’s Chris Grisanti for the hour as they sit down with Wells Fargo Chief Economist, Tom Porcelli, to recap the surprise numbers in last month’s jobs report. Later on, RBC Capital’s Helima Croft joins the show to discuss the impact of record-high diesel prices ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend. Meanwhile, the anchors host a data center debate between former North Dakota Senator, Heidi Heitkamp, and Information Technology and Innovation Foundation President, Daniel Castro, as both guests bring up the pros and cons of data center development amid the broad public pushback in recent weeks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 3, 202645 min

Power Lunch 9/3/26

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 2, 202643 min

Power Lunch 9/2/26

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 1, 202642 min

Rising Global Bond Yields, New Apple CEO, Memory Trade’s Momentum 9/1/26

Stocks are falling to begin September as inflation worries and elevated oil prices lift bond yields in the U.S. and abroad. Dominic Chu and Kelly Evans sit down with Northern Trust Asset Management’s Joe Tanious to break down the move in global bond yields and whether it will influence the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at this month’s meeting. After more than 15 years at the helm, Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple’s CEO and John Ternus is succeeding him in the role. Patrick McGee, author of “Apple in China,” joins the program to recap some of the key milestones from Cook’s tenure and lay out his predictions for Ternus’ era. Later on, Roundhill Investment’s Drew Pettit comes on to discuss the memory trade’s recent run and what the rest of the year might have in store for semiconductor investors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 31, 202641 min

Power Lunch 8/31/26

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 28, 202640 min

Power Lunch 8/28/26

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 27, 202642 min

Power Lunch 8/27/26

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 26, 202642 min

Countdown to Nvidia Earnings, Meta Legal Settlement, Latest OpenAI Exit 8/26/26

Stocks are relatively unchanged on Wednesday after the latest PCE report revealed inflation levels remain elevated. Brian Sullivan and Contessa Brewer sit down with Wells Fargo’s Ohsung Kwon and Interactive Brokers’ Steve Sosnick to break down the key factors moving the markets and impacting investors. Evercore ISI Head of Internet Research, Mark Mahaney, chats with the anchors about Meta Platforms’ $16.7 billion settlement with 48 states over child-safety claims and the company’s plans to replace many of its staff members with AI agents. In the tech world, CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports on the string of executive departures from OpenAI as the company works to justify its $852 billion valuation, and Baird’s Tristan Gerra provides his predictions for Nvidia’s Q2 earnings ahead of the company's report after-the-bell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 25, 202642 min

Key Market Tests Ahead, Brent Breaks Below $90, New OpenAI Chips 8/25/26

Equities are slightly higher on Tuesday as a semiconductor rally is lifting stocks, and treasury yields are falling for the second day in a row. Contessa Brewer and Brian Sullivan are joined on set by MJP Wealth Advisors’ Brian Vendig and Matrix Asset Advisors’ David Katz to break down the anticipated mega-cap tech earnings, ongoing global trade tensions, and upcoming Jackson Hole Symposium. Dan Pickering from Pickering Energy Partners also joins the show to discuss the latest headlines from the Middle East as crude oil prices fall on reports that Iran and Oman are negotiating a joint shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz. Later on, the anchors speak with CNBC’s Kate Rooney who reports on OpenAI’s claims that its new semiconductor chips can outperform Nvidia processors as the mega-cap private company prepares a potential IPO for 2027. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 24, 202642 min

Bessent Press Conference Reaction, Tracking Hormuz Tankers, Data Center Impact on REITs 8/24/26

The markets are moving mostly lower on Monday as a drop in key technology stocks overshadows a dip in Treasury yields. Brian Sullivan and Contessa Brewer are joined by Oliver Wyman’s Dan Tannebaum to discuss how the U.S. could effectively sanction Iran without causing a massive surge in global oil prices. Kpler’s director of commodity strategy, Matt Smith, also joins the show to go through the latest shipping traffic numbers from the Strait of Hormuz and how much oil is actually leaving the Middle East. Later, Ji Zhang, Cohen & Steers Global Real Estate Portfolio Manager, explains the impact that AI data center backlash is having on the real estate sector and adds where she is still seeing opportunity for investors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Jobs Report Reaction, Diesel Prices Hit Record High, Data Center Debate 9/4/26

Power Lunch 9/3/26

Power Lunch 9/2/26

Rising Global Bond Yields, New Apple CEO, Memory Trade’s Momentum 9/1/26

Power Lunch 8/31/26

Power Lunch 8/28/26

Power Lunch 8/27/26

Countdown to Nvidia Earnings, Meta Legal Settlement, Latest OpenAI Exit 8/26/26

Key Market Tests Ahead, Brent Breaks Below $90, New OpenAI Chips 8/25/26

Bessent Press Conference Reaction, Tracking Hormuz Tankers, Data Center Impact on REITs 8/24/26

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