The Exchange

40 Episodes
Subscribe

By: CNBC

"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.

The Exchange 5/15/26
Today at 7:06 PM

Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor. 


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


Cerebras Opens for Trading, A Midterm Misstep, and Crypto Clarity 5/14/26
Yesterday at 8:17 PM

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 “fawning over the Chinese Communist Party”, according to AEI’s Derek Scissors, and that could give Democrats an edge in the midterms. Plus, a win for the crypto industry. 


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


The Exchange 5/13/26
Last Wednesday at 7:01 PM

Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor.


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


Bubble Babble, Memory Mayhem, and a Spring Swing 5/12/26
Last Tuesday at 6:32 PM

Chip stocks, including Nvidia, Intel, Micron, Qualcomm and AMD, are sitting near record highs and fueling concerns of a 1999 repeat. One Korean policymaker’s suggestion of paying citizens an AI “dividend” throws the memory trade into temporary disarray. Plus, home prices post their strongest monthly gain in nearly two years. 


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


Dotcom Do-Over?, Nadella Takes the Stand, and The Sleeper in Semis 5/11/26
Last Monday at 6:26 PM

The run-up in tech has Dan Niles remembering like it’s 1999, but he says the rally “has at least one more great year.” Microsoft’s Satya Nadella takes the stand in the Musk vs. Altman trial. Plus, the under-the-radar chip company UBS says is “the fastest grower” in the space. 


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


Two Rate Hikes, Tensions Ahead of China Summit, and AI Economic Distortions 5/8/26
05/08/2026

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."


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


Whirlpool's Recession Warning, A Spending Split, and the Burger Battle 5/7/26
05/07/2026

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.


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


The Exchange 5/6/26
05/06/2026

Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor.


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


Running of the Bulls, In-Home Data Centers, and Citadel's Ken Griffin 5/5/26
05/05/2026

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.


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


Risks to the Rally, Scoring Berkshire's Abel, and Wyndham's Win 5/4/26
05/04/2026

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.


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


Memory’s Moat, Tech’s Role in Recent Highs, and Shrugging Of $100 Oil 5/1/26
05/01/2026

Western Digital CEO Irving Tan on the global memory supply crunch and “a lot more opportunity” to expand pricing. Tech has been the key driver of the market’s 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.


 


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


Apple's AI Problem, "Save the Shire," and Caterpillar Crushes 4/30/26
04/30/2026

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.


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


Fed Decision, Memory Momentum, and Mag 7 on Deck 4/29/26
04/29/2026

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.


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


OpenAI's Viability, UAE to Exit OPEC, and Climbing Consumer Costs 4/28/26
04/28/2026

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. 


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


Big Tech on Deck, Musk vs. OpenAI, and Cardiac Drug Breakthroughs 4/27/26
04/27/2026

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.


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


DOJ Drops Powell Probe, Big Tech on Deck, and Intel's Gain, AMD's...Gain? 4/24/26
04/24/2026

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.


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


Debunking Oil Myths, the New Gamestop?, and Saving Spirit 4/23/26
04/23/2026

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."


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


Tech Still Cheap, SpaceX's $60B Deal, and Google's Enterprise Fight 4/22/26
04/22/2026

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.


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


The Exchange 4/21/26
04/21/2026

Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor.


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


The Exchange 4/20/26
04/20/2026

Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor.


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


Markets Rally, Airlines Soar, and Oracle Bounces Back 4/17/26
04/17/2026

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.


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


Markets' Seismic Shifts, SanDisk's Surge, and 2026's Biggest IPO 4/16/26
04/16/2026

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.


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


Meta's AI Ambitions, JPMorgan's Airline Warning, and the "Ultimate Contrarian Trade" 4/15/26
04/15/2026

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."


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


Software Earnings Set-Up, Big Banks' Big Issues, and Iran Peace Talks Latest 4/14/26
04/14/2026

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.


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


U.S. Blockade, China's Role in Iran, and Bank Earnings Underway 4/13/26
04/13/2026

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.


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


Washington's AI Warning, Sentiment Slump, and The "Least Ceasefire Ceasefire" 4/10/26
04/10/2026

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.


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


The Exchange 4/9/26
04/09/2026

Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor.


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


Oil Slips, Stocks Rally & a Rate Cut is back in Play 4/8/26
04/08/2026

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.


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


Iran Deadline Looms, Under-Priced Oil Risk, and Opportunities in Semis 4/7/26
04/07/2026

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.


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


Iran Escalation Risk, Renewed Private Credit Concerns, and Pullback Opportunities 4/2/26
04/02/2026

The President’s Iran speech fails to soothe markets. Private credit jitters are back. Plus, where the market pullback is creating opportunities.


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


The Exchange 4/1/26
04/01/2026

Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor.


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


Crude Climb Continues, China's Price Spike Warning, and KKR's Major Deal 3/30/26
03/30/2026

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.


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


Fed's Inflation Battle, the Alphabet Case, and the Memory Meltdown 3/27/26
03/27/2026

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?


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


U.S.-Iran Peace Talks, Memory Melt, and a Fed Hike? 3/26/26
03/26/2026

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.


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


Chevron's California Warning, AI-Powered Drones, and OpenAI Shutters Sora 3/25/26
03/25/2026

Chevron says California risks a fuel crisis unless the Iran war ends. Ondas CEO Eric Brock talks autonomous drone usage in the ongoing conflict. Plus, OpenAI announces plans to shut down its popular AI video app just six months after its launch.


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


Energy Ripples, Databricks Moves into Cybersecurity, and Anthropic vs. the Pentagon 3/24/26
03/24/2026

Carlyle's Jeff Currie says even if the Iran war stops now, surging oil prices will impact the economy for months. Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi on his new cybersecurity product and AI disruption within the space. Plus, Anthropic and the Department of Defense head to court.


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


Mixed Signals, the Rate Hike Case, and Airlines Navigate Oil 3/23/26
03/23/2026

President Trump postponed strikes on Iranian power plants after saying negotiations were underway, but Iranian state media refuted those claims, triggering wild swings across asset classes. Markets now expect the Fed to hold rates steady, but HFE's Carl Weinberg makes the case for a hike. Plus, the airline bracing for oil prices to top $100 through 2027.


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


Crude Climb Continues, Spring Housing Season, and the Mag 7 Melt 3/20/26
03/20/2026

The energy complex keeps climbing as the Iran war enters its third week. Housing season officially kicks off, but rising mortgage rates could challenge the market. Plus, the Mag 7 name that Clockwise Capital thinks will come out on top this year.

 


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


Middle East Escalation, Micron's Big Beat, and the Private Credit Exodus 3/19/26
03/19/2026

Oil prices spike after Iran strikes key energy infrastructure in Qatar, but is the end of the war on the horizon? Micron shares slide despite blowout earnings, but BofA is still bullish. Plus, why private equity's pain could be commercial real estate's gain.


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


The Fed's Next Move, The Iran Timeline, and Food Inflation? 3/18/26
03/18/2026

As fuel costs spike and inflation proves sticky, our panel dissects the delicate balance Jay Powell has to strike in today's Fed decision. Brookings' Michael O'Hanlon on why the killing of more Iranian leadership could backfire. Plus, are higher food prices on the way?


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