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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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Leslie Picker and the Investment Committee debate the state of the tech trade and share their strategies in the space. Plus, the desk share their latest portfolio moves. And later, Josh Brown spotlights Target in his "Best Stocks in the Market."

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Christina Parts-Nevalos
Nasdaq expert and market commentator
Nasdaq
Episode: The State of the Tech Trade as SK Hynix Opens for Trading 7/10/26
Megan Cassella
CNBC News correspondent
CNBC
Episode: Markets React to the Iran Developments: How to Trade it. 7/8/26
Alex Sherman
Reporter, World Cup rights and media
CNBC
Episode: Markets React to the Iran Developments: How to Trade it. 7/8/26
Mike Aikens
Founding partner, ETF Action
ETF Action
Episode: Markets React to the Iran Developments: How to Trade it. 7/8/26
Additional guests (implied)
Various analysts referenced in ETF Edge and other segments
Various
Episode: Markets React to the Iran Developments: How to Trade it. 7/8/26
Seema Modi
CNBC News Update host
CNBC
Episode: The Second Half Setup for Stocks 7/1/26
Paul Rabel
Co-founder, PLL; President and Chief Creative Officer
Premier Lacrosse League
Episode: The Best Quarter for Stocks in 6 Years 6/30/26
Ice Cube
Rapper and actor mentioned as a future guest
Episode: What's Riding on Micron Earnings? 6/24/26
Wyndham Clark
U.S. Open winner, professional golfer
PGA Tour
Episode: Buy Tech Dips? 6/23/26

Host

Scott Wapner
Host of Halftime Report; CNBC on-air market anchor with a focus on real-time trading color and panel discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 959 ratings
  • Great, but too much Trump

    Stop breaking away from your show to broadcast Trumps repeated lies.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    User RCH
    United States4 months ago
  • Best Show, But Bar Is Low

    This is clearly the best show on CNBC, but the bar is low. On TV, there is an insufferable 30 minutes of commercials — that’s half the show. The host, Scott Wapner, is astute, but inserts himself far too often and comes off as asking questions only to hear his own view. Josh, Jenny, Stephanie, Weiss, Joe, and Jim are excellent regulars. Jason Snipes seems knowledgeable, but needs to assert himself more and mix it up with the others. Wapner admonishing Weiss on air was a new low for the station. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    CLiFF G.
    United States10 months ago
  • TOO LOUD!

    Why is this show so freaking LOUD. Isolate and remove the unnecessary background noise. It’s like watching cable news.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    C'mon John!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good show but

    They normalize the country’s “leaders” lack of empathy and integrity

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Matiemateomatthew
    United Statesa year ago
  • Please Ignore Trump

    When I listen to Halftime Report I don’t want to hear Trump. He has no idea what he’s talking about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scorpion1776
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many want deeper moderation and more guest diversity; some criticize host cadence and pacing.
The show is valued for actionable stock ideas and macro context, though opinions on guests can be polarizing.
Listeners appreciate real-time market color and diverse investing perspectives.
Ratings of the signal-to-noise vary; some callers crave less commercial/advertising chatter during episodes.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The State of the Tech Trade as SK Hynix Opens for Trading 7/10/26
Q: What is driving the tech rally and how sustainable is it given earnings expectations?
The panel argues that a catalyst-driven tech rally will hinge on earnings guidance and AI-driven demand, with investors rotating rather than fleeing if MAG-7 stays above key levels and if memory and AI infrastructure demand stay robust.
Cyber Stocks Hit New Record High: How to Trade it 7/14/26
Q: What do you make of this drop and what do you do with the stock?
The speaker notes a cautious approach, owning a position in IBM for a reason, and emphasizes patience and reassessment as the longer-term trend remains intact despite one-day volatility.
Live at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills 6/18/26
Q: What is the dominant theme of the market discussion today?
Analysts focus on the Fed's stance, inflation dynamics, and high-mrequency data, while debating AI-related stock momentum and pricing power in tech giants like Apple, along with SpaceX IPO implications.
Trading the Market Downturn: The Committee's Next Move 6/9/26
Q: What makes LIV Golf's prospects look different under LIV 2.0?
Scott O'Neil described a disciplined approach focusing on cost control, player engagement as equity partners, and a strong revenue growth trajectory that aims to reach profitability within a three-year horizon.
Gauging Market Momentum into June 6/1/26
Q: What is driving the current market momentum, especially for software stocks?
Analysts point to earnings growth, AI-related demand, and strategic software deployments as key catalysts, with some caution about whether the rally is broad-based or idiosyncratic to certain names.

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What is Halftime Report about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-moving, finance-focused discussion of the current market environment, with emphasis on AI-driven rallies, semiconductor demand, and the tension between lofty tech valuations and macro headwinds. Episodes frequently feature a mix of veteran investors, top CNBC reporters, and prominent CEOs offering tactical stock calls, risk controls, and big-picture context on OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX, and the IPO landscape. Noteworthy is the ongoing obsession with AI infrastructure, memory and compute cycles, and how private-market dynamics intersect with public equities, making it a go-to for traders, portfolio managers, and institutional listeners seeking real-time color and actionable ideas.

The show stands out for its panel-style format, live ... more

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Recent guests on Halftime Report include:

1. Christina Parts-Nevalos
2. Megan Cassella
3. Alex Sherman
4. Mike Aikens
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6. Seema Modi
7. Paul Rabel
8. Ice Cube

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