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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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    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Halftime Report podcast is an exceptional mid-day show that excels in improvisation and authenticity. Hosted by Judge Wapner, this show puts its guests on the spot, pushing them to stick their necks out and provide real insights without holding back. As a regular listener of CNBC, I can confidently say that The Halftime Report is consistently my favorite show, and I am grateful that it has become more accessible for on-the-go listening.

    One of the best aspects of The Halftime Report podcast is the unfiltered and genuine nature of the discussions. The hosts and guests are not afraid to express their opinions openly, creating a dynamic and engaging atmosphere. This level of authenticity adds value to the show as it allows listeners to hear different perspectives and gain valuable insights into the world of stocks and investments. The improvised nature of the discussions also keeps things fresh and exciting, as you never know where the conversation will lead next.

    Additionally, having a podcast version of The Halftime Report allows for greater flexibility in consuming the content. No longer do fans have to worry about missing an episode while being on-the-go or occupied with other tasks. Being able to listen to missed episodes at any time is a fantastic feature that enhances the overall experience.

    However, one aspect that could be improved upon is the potential bias displayed by some hosts, including Judge Wapner and certain left-leaning members of the panel. While it is understood that discussions may naturally have biases, it would be beneficial if all participants made a conscious effort to focus solely on facts and stock-related information. This would help ensure a more balanced approach to presenting investment insights, allowing listeners to form their own opinions based on objective data rather than personal biases.

    In conclusion, The Halftime Report podcast stands out as an exceptional mid-day show that offers raw and honest discussions about stocks and investments. Its improvisational nature brings excitement to each episode, making it enjoyable for both novice investors and seasoned professionals. While some biases may occasionally be present, the overall value provided by this podcast makes it a must-listen for those seeking insightful conversations about the financial world.



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    The Summer Playbook for Stocks 6/3/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 44:01


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the Summer Setup for stocks as another firm says record highs are coning in the months ahead. Plus, the Committee share their latest portfolio moves. And later, the desk debate the rideshare wars heating up, with Waymo, Uber and Tesla battling for dominance in the space. Investment Committee Disclosures

    The Summer Setup for Stocks 6/2/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 43:51


    Courtney Reagan and the Investment Committee debate the Summer setup for stocks as we kick off a new trading month. Will there be a June swoon or surge?  Plus, Oppenheimer downgrading the banks, it's our Call of the Day. And later, the Committee share their latest portfolio moves.  Investment Committee Disclosures

    The Road Ahead for Stocks 5/30/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 55:48


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the road ahead for stocks as we close out the best month for the market since November 2023.  Plus, we go live to Morgan Brennan's interview with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon. And later, Scott Wapner brings you the latest from his interview with Third Point's Dan Loeb.  Mad Money Disclaimer

    The State of the AI Trade 5/29/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 44:14


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the state of the AI trade following Nvidia's earnings report showing strong demand.  Plus, the Committee share their latest portfolio moves. And later, Josh Brown shares a stock that made it to his “Best Stocks in the Market” list. Investment Committee Disclosures

    Banking on Nvidia 5/28/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 43:04


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss the all-important Nvidia earnings report coming up tonight and how it could affect the market. Plus, Abercrombie & Fitch soars on earnings results, the desk debates the retail sector. And later, the Committee share their latest portfolio moves. Investment Committee Disclosures

    Stocks Surge on Tariff Delay 5/27/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 43:04


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss the big day for stocks as the President once again backs away from his tariff threat. Plus, Jim Lebenthal buys more Alphabet and defends his position in Cleveland-Cliffs. And later, Josh Brown shares a stock from his “Best Stocks in the Market.” 

    Trading Trump's Tariffs 5/23/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 44:13


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate President Trump ramping up the tariff rhetoric against Apple and the EU. Plus, the Committee making some moves in the industrial sector, they share their latest trades. And later, Scott Wapner grades the Committee's May report cards.  Investment Committee Disclosures

    Will Rising Rates Wreck Stocks? 5/22/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 43:39


    Scott Wapner and the Investment committee debate whether rising rates pose a threat to the record rally.  Plus, Stephanie Link shares her latest portfolio move. And later, Josh Brown highlights another stock on his “best stocks in the market” list. Investment Committee Disclosures

    Navigating an "Unfamiliar Market" 5/21/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 42:41


    Frank Holland and the Investment Committee debate the nest move for stocks as the S&P and Nasdaq snap their 6-day win streaks. Plus, the Committee discuss Tesla after David Faber's wide-ranging interview with Elon Musk yesterday.  And later, the desk shares their latest portfolio moves. Investment Committee Disclosures

    The Road to Record Highs 5/20/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 44:05


    Frank Holland and the Investment Committee discuss the road to record high as stocks take a breather following six straight days of gains for the S&P 500. Plus, Josh Brown has an update to one of his Best Stocks in the Market group. And later, the Committee share their latest portfolio moves. Investment Committee Disclosures

    Trading the Downgrade 5/19/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 43:48


    Frank Holland and the Investment Committee debate the Moody's Downgrade of America's credit rating and discuss what it means for the market. Plus, Bill Baruch buying a biotech name, he calls in to share the details. And later, the desk cover the latest Call of the Day on Netflix.   Investment Committee Disclosures

    Does the Rally have Legs? 5/16/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 44:13


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate whether the rally has legs as stocks continue to rebound. Plus, multiple moves from the Investment Committee – they share the details of their latest trades. And later, UnitedHealth having a tough week, the desk debates how to trade the name from here.  Investment Committee Disclosures

    Rising Rates and the Road Ahead for Stocks 5/15/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 43:33


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the road ahead for stocks and how rising rates could impact the market. Plus, the Investment Committee share their latest portfolio moves. And later, Josh Brown adds another stock to his “Best Stocks in the Market.”Investment Committee Disclosures

    The Run to New Highs 5/14/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 44:20


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss the markets run to new highs and how to navigate the move. Plus, we debate the latest calls of the day on Robin Hood, UnitedHealth, Abbvie and more. And later, the desk reveal their latest portfolio moves.  Investment Committee Disclosures

    New Highs in Sight 5/13/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 49:59


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the next leg higher for stocks as new highs are in sight for the S&P. Plus, UnitedHealth hitting a new 52-week low, it's our Chart of the Day. And later, Josh Brown shares a new stock addition to his best stock in the market group.  Investment Committee Disclosures

    Trading the Stock Surge 5/12/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 44:00


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss the stock surge as the tariff pause with China pushes the market higher. Plus, the Investment Committee share their latest portfolio moves. And later, a Call of the Day on JPMorgan Chase, with one market watcher saying it could be the first trillion dollar market cap bank. Investment Committee Disclosures

    Reassessing the Rebound 5/9/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 44:14


    Frank Holland and the Investment Committee debate the market rebound and whether there's more room to run in stocks. Plus, the Committee share their latest portfolio moves. And later, we discuss a Call of the Day on Target, the desk shares their retail strategy.    Investment Committee Disclosures

    Can Stocks Keep Climbing? 5/8/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 43:10


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate whether stocks can keep climbing as the U.S. and the U.K. announce a trade deal. Plus, the desk making some major portfolio moves, they reveal all the details. And later, Bitcoin back over $100k, the Committee discuss their Crypto strategy.  Investment Committee Disclosures

    Time to get Bullish? 5/7/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 44:14


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate whether it's time to get more bullish on stocks as trade talks with China are finally set. Plus, Disney surges on an earnings beat and Jim Lebenthal is buying more, it's our Chart of the Day. And later, Josh Brown reveals some of his latest portfolio moves. Investment Committee Disclosures

    Trading the Market Ahead of the Fed Decision 5/6/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 47:26


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the state of stocks ahead of the Fed's decision tomorrow. Plus, Bill Baruch calls in with multiple moves in his portfolio, he shares the details. And later, the desk debates the latest Calls of the Day.   Investment Committee Disclosures

    Trading the Rebound 5/5/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 44:16


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the state of stocks as the S&P 500 goes for 10-straight days of gains. The experts detail their latest portfolio moves. Altimeter Capital Founder and CEO Brad Gerstner joins as the Halftime Headliner. Investment Committee Disclosures

    Playing the Rebound 5/2/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 44:28


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the rebound in stocks as the S&P 500 heads for its longest winning streak in 20 years. The experts detail their latest portfolio moves. CNBC Senior Markets Commentator Michael Santoli joins from Omaha with a special Midday Word ahead of Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting. Calls of the Day include AutoZone, Roblox, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, and Quanta Services. NBC Sports host Mike Tirico is live in Churchill Downs ahead of the 151st Kentucky Derby. The Setup is on Ferrari, Zoetis, Elanco Animal Health.Investment Committee Disclosures

    Trading Big Tech's Big Beats 5/1/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 44:01


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss big tech as Meta and Microsoft drive stocks higher with Amazon and Apple on deck. Josh Brown highlights his Best Stocks in the Market. CNBC Senior Markets Commentator Michael Santoli joins with his Midday Word. The panel reacts to the day's biggest stock movers. Investment Committee Disclosures

    Trump Tariffs Hit the Economy 04/30/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 44:30


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate where the economy is heading as tariff turmoil sends GDP into the red. The panel take their position on big tech ahead of earnings. Karen Firestone details her latest portfolio moves. Calls of the Day include AppLovin, CoStar, Cheniere, Spotify, and Raymond James. The earnings setup is on Allstate, Eli Lilly, Amgen, Live Nation, and Exxon Mobil. 

    Can Stocks Reverse Course? 4/29/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 42:48


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss whether stocks are poised for a major comeback as we mark the first 100 days for President Trump. Bill Baruch calls in with reaction to Spotify. Josh Brown details his latest portfolio moves. The panel debates the red-hot cyber trade. The Setup is on Eli Lilly and Shake Shack.Investment Committee Disclosures

    The State of Stocks 4/28/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 43:04


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the state of stocks and the moment of truth for mega-cap tech. Calls of the Day include Eli Lilly, UnitedHealth, and Chipotle. Bill Baruch calls in with a new trade ahead of earnings. The Setup is on Visa, AstraZeneca, Sherwin-Williams, and S&P Global.Investment Committee Disclosures

    Trade Negotiations and the Market 4/25/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 44:14


    Frank Holland and the Investment Committee debate the latest news on the Trade Negotiations out of Washington and how it will affect the market. Plus, we discuss some key earnings on deck. And later, the Committee making multiple portfolio moves, they share the details.Investment Committee Disclosures

    How To Invest in Volatile Markets 4/24/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 44:29


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the state of stocks in this highly volatile market. Plus, Alphabet earnings after the bell tonight, the desk debate how to trade the tech giant. And later, the Committee debate how to trade some stocks on the move today. 

    Trading the Trade War 4/23/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 44:09


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the new trade war headlines driving stocks sharply higher. Plus, the Committee share some of their latest portfolio moves. And later, we give you the setup on some key names reporting earnings this week. 

    Dow Heads for Worst April since 1932 4/22/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 43:53


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the rebound for stocks as the Dow heads for its worst April since 1932. Plus, the desk debate Tesla's earnings report tonight. And later, Leslie Picker brings us an exclusive interview with Disney Chairman James Gorman.

    The Committee Debates the State of Stocks 4/21/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 42:56


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the shaky markets with rates, the dollar and earnings all closely watched by investors. Plus, the desk is making some moves amidst the volatility, they explain why. And later, Bitcoins moves higher as stocks slide, Tanaya Macheel joins us with the latest crypto news. 

    Is the Tech Trade Broken? 4/17/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 46:32


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the state of the tech trade after Nvidia gets crushed. The experts detail their latest portfolio moves. The Chart of the Day is UnitedHealth and Steve Weiss calls in with his trade. Josh Brown adds a new name to his “best stocks in the market” list. 

    Trading Trump's Trade War 04/16/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 44:06


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss the continued fallout from Trump's Trade War as Nvidia shares fall sharply on the new export rules. Plus, the Investment Committee make some portfolio moves. And later, the desk debate the latest Calls of the Day. 

    Is the Worst Over for Stocks? 4/15/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 44:07


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate whether the worst of the turbulence is over for stocks. Plus, Josh Brown making a major portfolio move, selling Alphabet and buying Netflix, he explains why. And later, J.P. Morgan's Head of Global Markets Strategy Dubravko Lakos joins us with his 2025 market strategy and outlook.  Investment Committee Disclosures

    Trading the Tariff Whiplash 4/14/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 43:59


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss tariff whiplash with the markets looking to build on last week's gains. Plus, the Committee share their latest portfolio moves. And later, the desk discusses Roth's new note about stocks that are “Diamonds in the Rough.” Investment Committee Disclosures

    Navigating a Week of Volatility 04/11/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 47:05


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate another volatile session for stocks following Wednesday's historic moves. Plus, legendary commodities investor Mark Fisher joins us with his best trade I the market.  And, the Investment Committee continue to make portfolio moves amid the volatility, they share all the details. 

    Trading the Volatility 4/10/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 58:32


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss the sharp downturn in the market following yesterday's historic move. 

    Navigating the Market Turbulence 4/9/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 49:12


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee navigate the turbulent markets as tariff news continues to push volatility in the markets. Plus, BMO cuts its price target to $6,100, Brian Belski calls in to explain why. And later,  the Committee share their latest market moves. 

    Trading the Turbulence 4/8/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 47:21


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the volatility in the markets as the indices started the day strong but start to give back gains during the hour. Plus, the desk making more moves in their portfolios as the market whipsaws, they share the details. And later, Jenny Harrington out with a new book on dividend investing, she explains how her strategy can work in a volatile market. Investment Committee Disclosures

    Assessing the Damage 4/7/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 52:21


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee assess the damage Trump's Trade War has done to the market so far, and debate what's to come. Plus, Leslie Picker joins us with some comments from Larry Fink, stating that we might be in a recession right now, the desk discusses his comments. And later, some committee members are making some moves, they detail their trades.   Investment Committee Disclosures

    Trading the Trump Selloff 4/4/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 56:00


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss the market selloff as the Trump Tariffs weigh heavily on the major indices. The Committee share some of their portfolio moves as markets plummet with some members buying as the market continues to fall. And later, Josh Brown calls in with his take on the selloff and shares some moves he's making.  Investment Committee Disclosures

    Trump Tariffs Tank Stocks 4/3/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 55:54


    Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss the Trump tariff sell-off after a much worse than expected outcome. Plus, Josh Brown is buying a stock amidst the sea of red in the market, he breaks down why. And later, Altimeter Capital's Founder and CEO Brad Gerstner joins us to discuss Tariffs and how he's thinking about some of his current positions in the market. Investment Committee Disclosures

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