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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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Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the investability of software stocks after Snowflake surges on a blowout Q2 earnings report. Plus, we hit the latest Calls of the Day. And later, Josh Brown spotlights Deere in his "Best Stocks in the ... more

Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss the outlook for stocks as bond yields ease. The experts weigh in on the data center debate. Calls of the Day are on Vertex, Eli Lilly, and Wynn Resorts. Oliver Renick reports on Options Action. Jim Le... more

Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee explain how they are setting up their portfolios as we head into September. Plus, the desk shares their latest portfolio moves. And later, Josh Brown spotlights Amphenol and Dell in his "Best Stocks in the Ma... more

Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the next move in your portfolio following Nvidia earnings and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's comments last week. Plus, CNBC’s Oliver Renick joins us to discuss the latest Options Action on Tesla. Bryn bought... more

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Recent Guests

Eamon Javras
CNBC Reporter
CNBC
Episode: Stocks Rise as Yields Fall: The Committee's Investment Strategy 8/19/26
Frank Holland
CNBC News Update Anchor
CNBC
Episode: Stocks Rise as Yields Fall: The Committee's Investment Strategy 8/19/26
Anika Kim-Constantino
Correspondent covering healthcare and biotech
CNBC
Episode: Stocks Rise as Yields Fall: The Committee's Investment Strategy 8/19/26
Oliver Rennick
CNBC contributor, Options Action
Cebo Global Markets
Episode: Rising Yields Threaten the Market: The Investment Committee's Strategy 8/18/26
Sam Husco
Founder of SGH Wealth Management
SGH Wealth Management
Episode: Too Bullish or Just Right? 8/17/26
Ed Yardeni
Leading market analyst mentioned on air
Yardeni Research
Episode: Positioning for Big Tech's Next Move 8/12/26
Brad Lightcap
Former COO, OpenAI
OpenAI
Episode: The Market Bull Run Continues: The Committee's Next Move 8/11/26
Anastasia Amoroso
Equity strategist referenced on air
Société Générale / Evercore commentary used on show
Episode: Wall Street Firms Raise Stock Target: Your Next Move
Kerry Firestone
Portfolio manager/market commentator
Not specified in transcript
Episode: Wall Street Firms Raise Stock Target: Your Next Move

Hosts

Scott Wapner
Host of Halftime Report on CNBC; lead moderator for market discussions and panel debates.
Mike Santoli
Senior Markets Commentator providing market color and mid-day insights.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 971 ratings
  • Great, but too much Trump

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    User RCH
    United States6 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 Statesa year 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

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Listeners value sharp panel dynamics and actionable market ideas.
Many appreciate real-time market color and diverse guest perspectives.
Feedback often mentions strong host contributions but notes varying guest influence.
Critiques frequently target pacing and on-air interruptions rather than content quality.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Stocks Rise as Yields Fall: The Committee's Investment Strategy 8/19/26
Q: What's driving the market move today besides tech?
A combination of Treasury yield actions, a rotation into healthcare and energy, and continued earnings strength across sectors are driving the market, with biotech breakthroughs and major M&A activity also shaping leadership.
How to Trade the Market Resilience. The Investment Committee Shares their Strategy 8/14/26
Q: Is this showing any signs that the working-class consumer might be ready to crack, and do you have to be positioned for that?
The panel responds that while consumer dynamics are mixed, they see pockets of resilience in the consumer and hence favor a balanced approach—maintaining exposure to data-center and AI-enabled spending while being ready to adapt if demand cools, using selective hedges and stock-specific opportunities.
The Rally's Road Ahead 7/24/26
Q: What is the biggest risk to the market in the near term?
The panel money managers point to the risk of higher-for-longer rates and the unwinding of AI-driven capex cycles if inflation proves stickier than anticipated, which could pressure multiples and cash flows, especially for hyperscalers.
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.

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

A fast-paced, market-centric discussion featuring a rotating panel of financial professionals and CNBC contributors. Episodes center on macro context, AI and cloud spend, big-tech leadership, and stock-by-stock takes on names like Nvidia, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia-driven beneficiaries. The format blends earnings trends, sector leadership, and tactical trading ideas with real-time market color, making it useful for listeners who want actionable insights, risk considerations, and a sense of how leadership changes, AI adoption, and macro data shape sentiment and allocations. A notable aspect is the strong panel dynamic: a mix of seasoned investors and in-house reporters who push for discipline, rebut competing theses, and spotlight opportu... more

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2. Frank Holland
3. Anika Kim-Constantino
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5. Sam Husco
6. Ed Yardeni
7. Brad Lightcap
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