About this podcast
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.
Episodes
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- Power Lunch: NVIDIA CEO Exit, Tech Volatility and Crypto Pressure · 42 minNovember 12, 2026: Power Lunch breaks down Jensen Huang's exit from NVIDIA, the ripple effects across tech, semiconductors, indexes and AI investing, and the market’s…
- CoreWeave AI Rally, NVIDIA Scrutiny and Energy Shipping Risks · 42 minNovember 11, 2026: Power Lunch breaks down CoreWeave’s AI-fueled rally, NVIDIA scrutiny, defensive tech rotation, energy and shipping risks, data center power demand, and…
- Nvidia Fallout, AI IPO Frenzy and Rate Hike Risks · 43 minNovember 10, 2026; 2pm: Kelly Evans and Dominic Chu cover Nvidia’s slide amid an internal investigation involving CEO Jensen Huang, Anthropic’s planned IPO, renewed rate hike…
- Nvidia Investigation, AI Stock Rally and Data Center Power Demand · 42 minNovember 10, 2026; 2pm: Kelly Evans covers Nvidia’s board investigation into CEO Jensen Huang's affair as other mega-cap stocks rally, with the AI trade, Anthropic’s IPO timeline…
- Tech Sell-Off, AI Repricing and Washington Shakeup · 43 minNovember 6, 2026; 2pm: Kelly Evans and Dominic Chu break down a volatile week for markets, the recent AI sell-off, Anthropic’s IPO outlook, and Lumentum’s deal with Marvell. The…
- Tech Sell-Off, AI Trade Fears and Amb. Tilman Fertitta · 42 minNovember 5, 2026; 2pm: Power Lunch breaks down a brutal tech-led market sell-off as the Dow drops more than 1,000 points, the Nasdaq enters correction territory, and AI, chip and…
- Midterm Market Rally, Texas Data Center Fallout & Crypto Regulation · 43 minNovember 4, 2026; 2pm: Stocks and bonds rally after Democrats' midterm sweep, while Texas data center and AI power names sell off on regulatory concerns. Guests weigh whether the…
- Election Day, Data Center Debate and AI Sector Fallout · 42 minNovember 3, 2026; 2pm: The Power Lunch team tracks how the midterm elections, AI data center backlash, interest rates, and affordability are shaping the markets, with insights…
- Tech Stocks Slide as AI Capex, Apple Earnings and Oil Drop Dominate Headlines 11/2/26 · 42 minNovember 2, 2026; 2pm: Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan break down a rougher market beneath the surface as tech, semiconductors and AI-linked stocks slide while investors watch…
- Tech Sell-Off, AI Panic and Market Rotation: Power Lunch 10/30/26 · 41 minOctober 30, 2026; 2pm: Power Lunch breaks down a sharp tech and AI-stock sell-off, with Intel plunging, the Nasdaq 100 falling more than 3%, and investors rotating into energy…
- Alphabet AI Sell-Off, EQT-Range Deal and Big3’s Public Market Plans 10/29/26 · 42 minOctober 29, 2026; 2pm: Power Lunch breaks down Alphabet’s AI-driven sell-off, market rotation, EQT’s Range Resources deal, Crocs’ earnings surge and Ice Cube’s plan to take Big3…
- Fed Holds Rates as Warsh Weighs Inflation, AI and December Hike Odds 10/28/26 · 58 minOctober 28, 2026; 2pm: CNBC panelists and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh break down the FOMC’s decision to hold rates at 3.75% to 4%, citing elevated inflation, resilient growth, and the…
- Energy Secretary Interview, Low-Beta Stock Picks, Nucor CEO Exclusive 10/27/26 · 35 minBrian Sullivan and Kelly Evans speak with U.S. Energy Secretary, Chris Wright, as the Department of Energy continues to expand America’s nuclear power capacity amid rising energy…
- Previewing Big Tech Earnings, Anthropic IPO Announcement, Countdown to Midterms 10/26/26 · 43 minStocks are higher across the board as semiconductor makers rally after Anthropic’s IPO filing revived enthusiasm for the artificial intelligence trade. Kelly Evans and Brian…
- Oil Hits 5-Month High, iPhone Duo Launch, Weekend Sports Slate 10/23/26 · 42 minThe markets are falling to end the trading week as defensive stocks within consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare sectors are all lower. Brian Sullivand and Kelly Evans…
- Tech Earnings Reaction, Q3 All-America Survey, Hormuz Chokepoint Check 10/22/26 · 45 minStocks are tumbling on renewed concerns around spending by artificial intelligence companies, while oil prices jump as geopolitical tensions rise. Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan…
- Tech Earnings Season, SpaceX Targeting Telecoms, CME Group CEO Interview 10/21/26 · 43 minTech stocks are leading the markets higher as the latest developments surrounding SpaceX and Tesla lead investors to move back into technology. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are…
- Cracks in the AI Trade, Tech Earnings Preview, Surging Airfares 10/20/26 · 42 minThe markets are mostly higher as a number of upbeat earnings reports and a drop in oil prices overshadow recent pressure in the tech space. Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan are…
- Global Markets, AI Debt Concerns, Energy Stock Ideas 10/19/26 · 43 minStocks are mixed to begin the new trading week as investors move back into tech following last week’s artificial intelligence-related rout. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans sit…
- Top Stock Ideas, Growing U.S. Debt, AI & The Restaurant Industry 10/16/26 · 42 minStocks are sliding to end the week amid a shift away from tech and artificial intelligence-related names as well as a rise in oil prices. Dominic Chu and Kelly Evans are joined…
- Reaction to PPI Data, TeraWulf CEO Interview, Global Energy Markets 10/15/26 · 43 minStocks are clawing back their earlier losses as investors shake off concerns about tech companies potentially overspending on AI. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined on set…
- Anthropic Investor Day, CoreWeave Shares Sink, Media Stock Roundup 10/14/26 · 42 minThe major averages are lower across-the-board on Wednesday as investors react to hotter-than-expected September consumer inflation data. Kelly Evans is joined by Steve Liesman…
- Bank Earnings Kickoff, Tech Fueling Rally, Sarat Sethi Guest Host 10/13/26 · 43 minStocks are mostly lower as traders digest the latest slate of quarterly earnings from several of the major banks. Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan are joined on-set for the full…
- Power Lunch 10/12/26 · 42 minCNBC’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…
- Power Lunch 10/9/26 · 48 minCNBC’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…
- Investing Outside Big Tech, Oil Prices Rally, Powering AI Infrastructure 10/8/26 · 43 minStocks are mostly lower as new details about OpenAI’s annualized revenue spooked investors, putting the artificial intelligence trade under pressure. Brian Sullivan sits down…
- Tech’s Record Rally, Assessing Amazon’s Valuation, Global Energy Uncertainty 10/7/26 · 43 minStocks 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…
- S&P Hits New Record, Doing Business with Bots, Global Market Opportunities 10/6/26 · 43 minThe S&P 500 is rising to a fresh all-time high, boosted by gains in key technology names as well as declines in Treasury yields. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined on set…
- Guidelines for AI, Middle East Oil Flows, State of the Retail Trade 10/5/26 · 43 minThe 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…
- Jobs Report Reaction, Grok Bot Opportunity, Congress & College Sports 10/2/26 · 42 minStocks are rising following a surprisingly weak September jobs report that raised hopes the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady in October. Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan are…
- Mortgage Rates Hit Multi-Year High, Can Nike Be Saved?, Powering Data Center Demand 10/1/26 · 46 minStocks 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…
- First On with HPE CFO, Tech Investing, American & Chinese Autos 9/30/26 · 43 minThe major averages are mixed on the last trading day of the month and the third quarter after new economic data showed inflation slowed last month. Steve Liesman and Kelly Evans…
- OpenAI DevDay, Jamie Dimon’s Op-Ed, Valley Bank CEO Interview 9/29/26 · 46 minStocks 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…
- Nvidia’s Record Buyback, SpaceX Starship Rocket, Graco CEO Interview 9/28/26 · 42 minStocks are dropping to start the new trading week as treasury yields are on the rise once again. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans bring the latest headlines and start off the show…
- Power Lunch 9/25/26 · 42 minCNBC’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…
- Trump-Xi Summit, Navigating Higher Yields, Oracle’s ‘Force Majeure’ 9/24/26 · 43 minStocks are moving between gains and losses as investors weigh rising yields and a report of the U.S. and Iran potentially reaching a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Kelly…
- Meta’s Muse Momentum, Qualcomm CEO Interview, The Future of AI 9/23/26 · 43 minThe 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…
- OpenAI’s Latest Models, Bitcoin’s Recent Rally, Tech Portfolio Check 9/22/26 · 43 minStocks are moving mostly higher with the Nasdaq Composite rising to a new all-time intraday high on Tuesday. Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan are joined on-set by Citi’s Head of…
- Mega-Cap Tech Rally, Diesel Prices Hit Record High, East Coast Flight Disruptions 9/21/26 · 43 minStocks 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…
- Soaring Diesel Prices, Wall of Worry, Data Center Buildout Interview 9/18/26 · 42 minStocks are little changed on Friday as the major averages close out a volatile week on Wall Street. Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan speak with GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis…
- Power Lunch 9/17/26 · 51 minCNBC’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…
- Federal Reserve Hikes Rates for the First Time in Three Years 9/16/26 · 1 h 0 minMajor averages trade between gains and losses as investors react to the Fed’s decision to raise interest rates by a quarter percentage point, bringing the target range to between…
- Fed Decision Preview, Cohere CEO Interview, Clarity Act Vote 9/15/26 · 45 minStocks 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…
- Power Lunch 9/14/26 · 42 minCNBC’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…
- September Rate Hike Odds, Middle East Oil Disruptions, AI Researcher Resignations 9/11/26 · 43 minStocks 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…
- Thoma Bravo Founder, Treasury Bond Auction, Terawulf Exclusive 9/10/26 · 42 minStocks are dropping amid growing fears of higher inflation from a prolonged war in the Middle East as oil prices top $100 per barrel. Kelly Evans and Brian Sullivan sit down for…
- Apple’s Foldable iPhone, Brent Tops $100, AT&T CEO Interview 9/9/26 · 45 minStocks are falling as rising Treasury yields and oil prices continued to rattle investors. Brian Sullivan and Kelly Evans are joined by CNBC’s Mackenzie Sigalos with the latest…
- State of the Markets, Diesel Prices at Record Highs, Regional Bank Merger 9/8/26 · 43 minStocks are falling to start the shortened trading week as investors monitor escalating tensions in the Middle East ahead of a key inflation reading later this week. Brian…
- Jobs Report Reaction, Diesel Prices Hit Record High, Data Center Debate 9/4/26 · 43 minThe 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…
- Power Lunch 9/3/26 · 45 minCNBC’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…
