Power Lunch

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.

Power Lunch is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 1,000 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 92.

Unknown Host hosts Power Lunch, a business show with 1,000 episodes published.

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  First On with HPE CFO, Tech Investing, American & Chinese Autos 9/30/26

  Sep 30, 202643 min

  The 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 start off the show with a “First On CNBC” interview with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Chief Financial Officer, Marie Myers, to talk about HPE’s latest networking growth outlook and today’s stock move. Yorkville Ives Partner, Dan Ives, then joins the anchors on set to discuss the mega-cap tech IPO timeline and which private AI companies are worth investing in. Meanwhile, Mark Fields, Former Ford CEO, joins the program to give his take on the state of the American auto industry and whether Detroit carmakers will be able to fend off the rise of affordable Chinese-made cars. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  OpenAI DevDay, Jamie Dimon’s Op-Ed, Valley Bank CEO Interview 9/29/26

  Sep 29, 202646 min

  Stocks 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 gives his initial reaction to OpenAI’s DevDay announcements and initiatives. MCC Global Enterprises CEO, Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, also joins the show to discuss JPMorgan CEO’s “Wall Street Journal” op-ed article in which he lays out his vision for the western world and calls on Europe to revive its economy and reinforce its military capabilities. Meanwhile, Valley National Bank CEO, Ira Robbins, comes on-set to discuss the state of his company and how artificial intelligence is impacting the regional banking sector. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Nvidia’s Record Buyback, SpaceX Starship Rocket, Graco CEO Interview 9/28/26

  Sep 28, 202642 min

  Stocks 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 with Nvidia’s announcement to raise its share buyback plan a record $150 billion. Seaport Research Senior Analyst, Jay Goldberg, kicks off the program with his initial reaction to the news and breaks down some of the best-positioned semiconductor stocks in his coverage. MoffettNathanson’s Craig Moffett also joins the show to discuss the state of SpaceX as the company successfully launched its Starship rocket into orbit for the first time. Later on, Mark Sheahan, Graco President & CEO, joins the anchors on-set to explain his company’s business model and how they are participating in the AI and industrial buildout across the country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Power Lunch 9/25/26

  Sep 25, 202642 min

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

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  Trump-Xi Summit, Navigating Higher Yields, Oracle’s ‘Force Majeure’ 9/24/26

  Sep 24, 202643 min

  Stocks 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 Evans and Brian Sullivan open the show by discussing the impact the conflict in the Middle East is having on U.S. markets with Rochefort Asset Management Founder and Co-CEO, Kyle Bass. He emphasized the importance of shutting down the IRGC’s ability to access capital as the global sanctions have become a key issue complicating the relations between the U.S. and China. Harris Oakmark’s David Herro then joins the anchors on set to break down his best stock picks for investors given the recent rise in treasury yields and the possibility of another interest rate hike at October’s Federal Reserve meeting. Oracle shares are falling after the company reportedly sent a “force majeure” notice to the developer of its data center project in New Mexico. D.A. Davidson Head of Technology Research, Gil Lauria, weighs in on what long-term impact this might have on shares and the rest of the AI data center sector. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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