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Halftime Report

From CNBC Business, Business News, Investing, News

Halftime Report is on the front lines of CNBC’s market coverage. CNBC’s Scott Wapner and the Street’s top investors get to the heart of the action as it’s happening and help set the agenda for the rest of the day. Halftime Report airs weekdays 12-1PM ET on CNBC TV.

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Episodes
1,572
Releases
Daily
Typical length
44 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
8 hours ago

Episodes

1,572 episodes, newest first

  1. More Volatility on the Way? 11/3/26

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    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss the state of stocks and whether more volatility is on the way after the midterms. Joe Terranova details his latest trade. Josh Brown talks about his Best Stocks in the Market. Mike Santoli reacts to the latest market moves. Oliver Renick reports Options Action on Uber.

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    44 min
  2. New Month, Better Tech Trade? 11/2/26

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    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss the state of the tech trade after the worst month in a year and a half. Plus, the setup on Apple and Palantir earnings after the bell tonight. Joe Terranova details his latest trades. Dominic Chu reports today's ETF Edge. Mike Santoli reacts to the latest market moves.

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    44 min
  3. Amazon in Focus as the Nasdaq Slides 10/3026

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    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate how to navigate the selloff in tech. Plus, the desk shares their latest portfolio moves. And later, CNBC’s Oliver Renick joins us to discuss the latest Options Action on macro hedges.

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    43 min
  4. Tech Earnings Weigh on the AI Trade 10/29/26

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    October 29, 2026; 12pm: Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee break down the tech earnings fallout as Alphabet’s search miss raises new AI competition concerns while Microsoft’s Azure growth resets expectations for Amazon and AWS. The committee also debates Booking Holdings, ServiceNow, Fortinet, Okta, fixed income, and where investors should be selective as AI spending and monetization remain the market’s biggest questions.

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    43 min
  5. Countdown to the Fed Decision 10/28/26

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    Leslie Picker and the Investment Committee are joined by CNBC’s Steve Liesman to discuss the latest news ahead of the Fed Decision this afternoon. The desk debates what it will mean to the market, big tech and your money. Plus, Andy Sieg, Head of Wealth at Citi, joins us to discuss private credit, AI in wealth management and Citi's commitment to AI safety. And later, the Committee shares their latest portfolio moves.

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    43 min
  6. The AI Correction, Tech Earnings and the Rally 10/27/26

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    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate whether the AI correction is over and how tech earnings will affect the rally. Plus, Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, joins us to spotlight Meta and Cloudflare in his "Best Stocks in the Market." And later, CNBC’s Oliver Renick joins us to discuss the latest Options Action on Alphabet and Microsoft ahead of their earnings reports.

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    43 min
  7. The Investment Committee Prepares for a Pivotal Week 10/26/26

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    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debates the pivotal week ahead as some key earnings reports and a Fed Decision loom over the market. Plus, the desk discusses some stocks they own that are on the move today. And later, CNBC’s Oliver Renick joins us to discuss the latest Options Action in the software sector.

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    43 min
  8. Shifting Sentiment and Sliding Semis: The Investment Committee's Strategy 10/23/26

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    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee reveal their strategy as sentiment seems to be shifting in the market. Plus, the desk shares their latest portfolio moves. And later, CNBC’s Oliver Renick joins us to discuss the latest Options Action in the Energy sector.

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    43 min
  9. The AI Race Deepens as Access to Capital Shrinks: Your Next Move 10/22/26

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    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate their investment strategy as the scarcity of capital becomes apparent in the AI sector. Plus, the desk shares their latest portfolio moves. And later, Josh Brown spotlights IQVIA in his "Best Stocks in the Market."

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    47 min
  10. Will the AI Trade Resume? The Investment Committee Weighs in 10/21/26

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    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate whether the AI trade will continue after a few rocky trading days. Plus, CNBC’s Seema Mody joins us with Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire to discuss the Genius Act, crypto markets and AI banking risks. And later, CNBC’s Oliver Renick joins us to discuss the latest Options Action in the Chinese market.

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    44 min
  11. The Bull Market Backdrop in Question: The Investment Committee Weighs in 10/20/26

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    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate whether the bull market can continue or is it time to join the rotation trade. Plus, Josh Brown spotlights Waters Corporation and Thermo Fisher in his "Best Stocks in the Market." And later, CNBC’s Oliver Renick joins us to discuss the latest Options Action on SpaceX.

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    44 min
  12. Managing Risk in a Volatile Market 10/19/26

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    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate their risk strategies as we trade through a volatile market. Plus, the desk debates the latest Calls of the Day. And later, CNBC’s Oliver Renick joins us to discuss the latest Options Action on SpaceX.

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    44 min
  13. AI debt Fears Fuel Tech Volatility: The Investment Committee's Strategy 10/16/26

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    Leslie Picker and the Investment Committee debate whether the AI trade is on shaky ground. They share their portfolio strategies. Plus, the desk shares their latest portfolio moves. And later, CNBC’s Oliver Renick joins us to discuss the latest Options Action in commodities

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    43 min
  14. The AI Trade in Focus: Altimeter's Brad Gerstner joins "Halftime Report" live in San Francisco 10/15/26

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    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee are joined by Brad Gerstner, Founder and CEO of Altimeter Capital, live in San Francisco to discuss AI, the market and more. Plus, Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO of Snowflake, joins us to discuss the AI frontier and what it means for the market and your money. And later, Josh Brown spotlights Palantir in his "Best Stocks in the Market."

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    49 min
  15. Rising Yields & Rally Risk: The Investment Committee's Strategy 10/14/26

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    Frank Holland and the Investment Committee debate how rising yields threaten the rally. They reveal their portfolio strategies. Plus, the desk shares their latest portfolio moves. And later, CNBC's Morgan Brennan brings us her interview with Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet and Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey. They discuss the ramp-up in missile production at Lockheed and what it means for the broader market.

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    43 min
  16. Halftime Report Live at the CAIS Summit 10/13/26

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    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debates whether the best returns in the market are behind us. Plus, we are live today in Beverly Hills at the CAIS summit to discuss the alternative investment landscape. Glenn August, Oak Hill Advisors Founder & CEO, joins us to discuss AI, rates, the market and more. And later, Josh Brown spotlights some names in his "Best Stocks in the Market."

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    47 min
  17. High Bar for Q3 Earnings? The Investment Committee Debates 10/12/26

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    Leslie Picker and the Investment Committee debates how to navigate Q3 earnings and whether the market is expecting too much from the reports. Plus, we hit the latest Calls of the Day. And later, CNBC’s Oliver Renick joins us to discuss the latest Options Action on Snapchat.

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    43 min
  18. The State of the AI Trade 10/9/26

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    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the state of the AI trade and whether the rally is getting too narrow. Plus, the desk shares their latest portfolio moves. And later, CNBC’s Oliver Renick joins us to discuss the latest Options Action on Micron.

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    43 min
  19. The Rally and Rising Rate Risk 10/8/26

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    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate rising rate risk for the rally and share their portfolio strategies. Plus, Josh Brown spotlights Williams-Sonoma in his "Best Stocks in the Market." And later, CNBC’s Oliver Renick joins us to discuss the latest Options Action on JetBlue and Delta Air Lines.

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    49 min
  20. Halftime Report Celebrates 15 Years 10/7/26

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    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee celebrate 15 years together and debate where the market is headed next. Plus, the desk shares their latest Calls of the Day. And later, we look back at the last 15 years of Halftime Report, revisiting the biggest calls, the sharpest debates and the moments that defined the show.

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    49 min