The Exchange
"The Exchange" on CNBC is a one-stop shop for the day's top business stories, along with breaking news and the must-see market movers heading into the back half of the trading day. This newsroom-based program also features lots of original reporting, in-depth conversations and showcases CNBC's award-winning investigative work.
Micronâs $1T Move, Pope Leoâs AI Warning, Knicks Win & Potential Spin(off) 5/26/26
Micron crossing $1 trillion in market cap for the first time; how much room is left to run? Pope Leo calling for the âdisarmingâ of AI, saying it threatens to normalize an âanti-human visionâ of society. And as the New York Knicks head to their first NBA finals since 1999, Wall Street is buzzing about Madison Square Garden Sportsâ potential spinoff of the Knicks and Rangers.
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Warsh sworn in as Fed Chair, OpenAIâs IPO Plans, âChip maniaâ still intact? 5/22/26
Former Fed Governor Larry Lindsey gives his take on what a Kevin Warsh-led Fed will look like. Redpoint Venturesâ Managing Director and OpenAI investor Erica Brescia joins Kelly on the AI startupâs path to the public market. And Jeff Kilburg is sticking with Intel despite the stockâs meteoric rise.
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The Nvidia Read-Through, Bond Market Headwinds, Governmentâs Quantum Leap 5/21/26
Nvidiaâs earnings beat, stock buyback, and dividend hike not exciting Wall Street, but one chip subsector is seeing a boost. Greg Ipâs âdangerous brew thatâs rattling bond markets.â And the CEO of D-Wave Quantum discusses the governmentâs new $100M stake.Â
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Not Hot on Nvidia, Public Offering Parade & Hundred-Point Hike? 5/20/26
Nvidia reports after the bell, but our portfolio manager sees better opportunities in semis. Â Wall Street readying for both SpaceX and OpenAI to file for IPOs this week. Plus, why the Fed may have to hike rates by at least 100 basis points.Â
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The Global Bond Rout, The Solo Sell on Nvidia, and Googleâs New AI Agent 5/19/26
Yields soaring around the world as bond vigilantes try to force a Fed hike ahead of Kevin Warshâs installation as Fed Chair. The streetâs only analyst with a âsellâ rating on Nvidia lays out his bear case ahead of earnings. Plus, Google unveils Gemini Spark at its annual developersâ conference.Â
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Court Rules Against Musk in Legal Battle with Sam Altman, OpenAI 5/18/26
We go live to the courthouse after Elon Musk loses his court battle against OpenAI and Sam Altman; Big Technologyâs Alex Kantrowitz and Deepwater Asset Managementâs Gene Munster join Kelly for instant reaction. Plus, what to watch in Walmartâs and Targetâs reports this week.Â
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The Exchange 5/15/26
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Cerebras Opens for Trading, A Midterm Misstep, and Crypto Clarity 5/14/26
The Exchange, along with a little help from two surprise guests, takes a deep dive into the blockbuster Cerebras IPO as shares start trading at the top of the hour. President Trump was âfawning over the Chinese Communist Partyâ, according to AEIâs Derek Scissors, and that could give Democrats an edge in the midterms. Plus, a win for the crypto industry.Â
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The Exchange 5/13/26
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Bubble Babble, Memory Mayhem, and a Spring Swing 5/12/26
Chip stocks, including Nvidia, Intel, Micron, Qualcomm and AMD, are sitting near record highs and fueling concerns of a 1999 repeat. One Korean policymakerâs suggestion of paying citizens an AI âdividendâ throws the memory trade into temporary disarray. Plus, home prices post their strongest monthly gain in nearly two years.Â
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Dotcom Do-Over?, Nadella Takes the Stand, and The Sleeper in Semis 5/11/26
The run-up in tech has Dan Niles remembering like itâs 1999, but he says the rally âhas at least one more great year.â Microsoftâs Satya Nadella takes the stand in the Musk vs. Altman trial. Plus, the under-the-radar chip company UBS says is âthe fastest growerâ in the space.Â
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Two Rate Hikes, Tensions Ahead of China Summit, and AI Economic Distortions 5/8/26
KPMG's Diane Swonk makes the case for two rate hikes this year. The Iran war could make for an acrimonious meeting between President Trump and China's Xi next week. Plus, the Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip writes AI is "distorting practically everything about the economy."
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Whirlpool's Recession Warning, A Spending Split, and the Burger Battle 5/7/26
Whirlpool sinks on disappointing results, and management says the Iran war triggered a recession-level industry decline. New signs the K-shaped is widening. Plus, McDonald's stays afloat while Shake Shack stumbles.
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The Exchange 5/6/26
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Running of the Bulls, In-Home Data Centers, and Citadel's Ken Griffin 5/5/26
With the Nasdaq and the Russell at fresh highs, Carson Group's Ryan Detrick says there may still be several years left of the bull market. One company is teaming up with Nvidia to build mini data centers that can be attached to residential homes. Plus, an exclusive interview with Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin.
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Risks to the Rally, Scoring Berkshire's Abel, and Wyndham's Win 5/4/26
Strong earnings pushing stocks to record highs despite high oil prices, can the rally keep running? Scoring Greg Abel's first time at the helm of Berkshire's Annual Meeting. Plus, the case for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts as a stealth AI beneficiary.
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Memoryâs Moat, Techâs Role in Recent Highs, and Shrugging Of $100 Oil 5/1/26
Western Digital CEO Irving Tan on the global memory supply crunch and âa lot more opportunityâ to expand pricing. Tech has been the key driver of the marketâs huge April rally. Is it needed to make new highs from here? Plus, three scenarios on why high oil prices have not had a bigger impact on markets.
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Apple's AI Problem, "Save the Shire," and Caterpillar Crushes 4/30/26
The iPhone is booming, but can Apple fix its AI problem? Oppenheimer's "one AI to rule them all." Plus, how AI could touch off a new cycle for an old industrial.
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Fed Decision, Memory Momentum, and Mag 7 on Deck 4/29/26
As Jay Powell's time as Fed Chair comes to an end, our experts discuss whether he should stay on as a governor and what successor Kevin Warsh's first moves will be. Memory stocks surge after Seagate's blowout results. Plus, Alphabet and Microsoft hit all-time highs ahead of their after-the-bell reports.
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OpenAI's Viability, UAE to Exit OPEC, and Climbing Consumer Costs 4/28/26
Renewed concerns over OpenAI's massive spending following a Wall Street Journal report, but journalist and author Sebastian Mallaby raised that issue back in January. He lays out the four problems he sees facing the company. OPEC set to lose one of its members after nearly 60 years. Plus, with gas prices hitting 2022 levels, a look at where else costs could climb as the Iran war continues.Â
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Big Tech on Deck, Musk vs. OpenAI, and Cardiac Drug Breakthroughs 4/27/26
With five of the Mag 7 reporting this week, we discuss whether investors should temper their capex expectations. The trial between Elon Musk and Sam Altman kicks off. Plus, the potential next frontier in preventing heart attacks.
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DOJ Drops Powell Probe, Big Tech on Deck, and Intel's Gain, AMD's...Gain? 4/24/26
The Department of Justice is dropping its criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, leaving the door open for a Kevin Warsh confirmation. Jeff Kilburg breaks down how to trade the Mag 7 ahead of earnings next week. Plus, D.A. Davidson upgrades AMD after Intel's blowout results.
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Debunking Oil Myths, the New Gamestop?, and Saving Spirit 4/23/26
The IEA chief warned the world is facing the biggest energy crisis in history, so why aren't oil prices spiking? The meme stock that tanked nearly 50% after soaring 700% in one month. Plus, why Barclays says the Trump administration's potential $500 million bailout plan for Spirit Airlines could be a "moral hazard."
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Tech Still Cheap, SpaceX's $60B Deal, and Google's Enterprise Fight 4/22/26
Tech stocks surging in April, but Barclays says the sector still looks historically cheap. SpaceX strikes a deal for the right to buy AI startup Cursor. Plus, Google unveils new in-house chips and AI tools amid growing competition for corporate customers.
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The Exchange 4/21/26
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The Exchange 4/20/26
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Markets Rally, Airlines Soar, and Oracle Bounces Back 4/17/26
The S&P and Nasdaq hit new all-time highs and oil prices drop on optimistic Iran war headlines. Airline stocks surge as crude slips, and that could set the stage for consolidation, according to a former United CEO. Plus, Oracle shares post their best week since 1999.
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Markets' Seismic Shifts, SanDisk's Surge, and 2026's Biggest IPO 4/16/26
The two "seismic shifts" underway our strategist says will have profound implications for markets as the Nasdaq and S&P hit fresh record highs. Evercore's bullish case for SanDisk. Plus, the CEO of Madison Air on the heels of the biggest U.S. industrial IPO since 1999.
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Meta's AI Ambitions, JPMorgan's Airline Warning, and the "Ultimate Contrarian Trade" 4/15/26
Meta is doubling down on custom AI chips, expanding its partnership with Broadcom. Delta kicked off airline earnings with a strong Q1 beat, but JPMorgan's Jamie Baker is reducing his 2026 earnings estimates on higher fuel prices. Plus, one technician's "ultimate contrarian trade."
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Software Earnings Set-Up, Big Banks' Big Issues, and Iran Peace Talks Latest 4/14/26
The software names with the most potential for margin upside this earnings season, according to DA Davidson. A mixed bag for bank earnings, and G Squared's Victoria Greene warns that could be a "canary in the coal mine" for the economy. Plus, Israel and Lebanon meet in Washington, while a second round of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran are reportedly in the works.
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U.S. Blockade, China's Role in Iran, and Bank Earnings Underway 4/13/26
Oil prices spike as the blockade of Iranian ports begins. As Trump threatens 50% tariffs on China for a reported arms sale to Iran, The Council on Foreign Relations' Charles Kupchan says the Chinese are enjoying every minute of the conflict as it distracts the U.S. and fractures its relationship with NATO. Plus, Goldman Sachs kicks off bank earnings.
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Washington's AI Warning, Sentiment Slump, and The "Least Ceasefire Ceasefire" 4/10/26
Washington's warning to banks about Anhropic's new Mythos model. Inflation hits a near two-year high, while consumer sentiment touches a record low. Plus, energy analyst Denton Cinquegrana tells us when energy prizes should normalize if, what he calls, the "least ceasefire ceasefire in the history of ceasefires" holds up.
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The Exchange 4/9/26
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Oil Slips, Stocks Rally & a Rate Cut is back in Play 4/8/26
Stocks rally as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire sends oil prices tumbling, but is the rally real? Plus, a fed rate cut is back on the table. We debate whether it should be.
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Iran Deadline Looms, Under-Priced Oil Risk, and Opportunities in Semis 4/7/26
Equities under pressure after President Trump ramped up threats against Iran ahead of his Strait of Hormuz deadline. Crude hits $116 a barrel, but S&P Global's Dan Yergin says the oil market is under-pricing risk. Plus, we go stock picking in the semis sector.
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Iran Escalation Risk, Renewed Private Credit Concerns, and Pullback Opportunities 4/2/26
The Presidentâs Iran speech fails to soothe markets. Private credit jitters are back. Plus, where the market pullback is creating opportunities.
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The Exchange 4/1/26
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Crude Climb Continues, China's Price Spike Warning, and KKR's Major Deal 3/30/26
WTI crude hits a three-week high after Trump threatens to "obliterate" Iran's energy sources. Chinese manufacturers warn to brace for price hikes due to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, KKR agrees to sell cooling systems company CoolIT for $4.75 billion to Ecolab, making 15 times its initial investment.
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Fed's Inflation Battle, the Alphabet Case, and the Memory Meltdown 3/27/26
Mounting inflation concerns could put Trump's pick for Fed Chair in a bind. The company Wells Fargo says is the "best-positioned" name in the AI race. Plus, a rough week for memory stocks but will the dip be short-lived?
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U.S.-Iran Peace Talks, Memory Melt, and a Fed Hike? 3/26/26
Trump says negotiations have started, Iran denies that talks are taking place, but which one do markets believe? Memory stocks are under pressure after Google unveiled its new AI model, but Morgan Stanley sees underlying resilience in the space. Plus, a Fed hike is back on the table.
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