

Halftime Report
CNBC
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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Feb 27, 2026 • 50min
Big Tech's AI Spender-Bener 2/27/26
Stephen Weiss, trader known for tactical, trade-driven moves; Kevin Simpson, strategist focused on diversification and durable cash flows; Jim Laventhal, portfolio manager with macro and sector insights. They debate big tech spending and OpenAI/Amazon deals. They discuss portfolio shifts including sales of Nvidia and Amazon, buying Microsoft and Apple, and sector calls from energy to transports.

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Feb 26, 2026 • 44min
Trading Tech's Troubles 2/26/26
Rob Seachin, an investment committee member offering market perspective and sector positions, and Stephanie Link, an equity portfolio manager focused on fundamentals and cash flow. They debate NVIDIA’s post-earnings price action and AI vs fundamentals. They discuss software disruption fears, hyperscaler capex, where to invest in the AI buildout like power and infrastructure, and recent portfolio trims and buys.

Feb 25, 2026 • 44min
The State of the Tech Trade 2/25/26
Jim Laventhal, a direct market commentator focusing on private credit and software risk. Rich Saperstein, a portfolio-construction specialist who leans defensive with healthcare ideas. Joe Terranova, a contrarian market and tech strategist. They debate Nvidia as the AI bellwether, software valuations and demand, private credit liquidity and risk, rotations into defensives, and select portfolio moves ahead of major tech reports.

Feb 24, 2026 • 44min
Navigating High AI Anxiety 2/24/26
Joe Terranova, portfolio manager who discusses allocation and sector positioning. Jim Laventhal, market strategist focused on consumer and cyclical themes. Josh Brown, RIA known for his HALO (Heavy Assets, Low Obsolescence) trade and stock picks. They debate high AI anxiety, trade-resistant HALO ideas, favorite consumer discretionary names, and a utilities spotlight.

Feb 23, 2026 • 44min
The SCOTUS Tariff Decision Fallout 2/23/26
Bryn Tocke, an investment committee member who picks stocks and ETFs; Joe Terranova, a tactical trader focused on risk management; Jim Laventhal, a portfolio manager offering allocation views. They debate market moves after the Supreme Court tariff ruling. Short‑term uncertainty, trading reactions like selling names, private credit risks for retail, and NVIDIA and software as key market catalysts are discussed.

Feb 20, 2026 • 46min
The Supreme Court Rules Against Trump's Global Tariffs 2/20/26
Bill Baruch, market strategist with portfolio moves. Jim Labenthal, trading-focused market commentator. Josh Brown, stock picker known for 'Best Stocks' segments. Eamon Javers, Washington reporter with live White House coverage. They discuss the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, White House reaction and press plans, market and Fed implications, major portfolio trades, and a spotlight on Old Dominion.

Feb 19, 2026 • 43min
The Big Risks Beyond A.I. 2/19/26
Bryn Talkington, an investment pro focused on cybersecurity and private credit, discusses liquidity and tactical portfolio moves. Stephanie Link, a portfolio manager and strategist, shares fundamental analysis and specific financials and industrials trades. Joe Terranova, a veteran market strategist, offers market color and energy sector calls. They debate consumer health, Iran-driven oil moves, sector rotation, cybersecurity names, and private credit risks.

Feb 18, 2026 • 43min
Big Tech's Concentration Situation 2/18/26
Liz Thomas, market strategist who blends technical and fundamental views; Kerry Firestone, portfolio manager with equity strategy chops; Joe Terranova, market commentator and trader. They debate whether Big Tech is stabilizing, weigh NVIDIA’s looming print and AI spending, dissect concentration and institutional positioning, and review recent portfolio moves and top stock calls.

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Feb 17, 2026 • 44min
Trading the Tech Takedown 2/17/26
Josh Brown, CEO and market commentator known for his stock picks; Jenny Harrington, portfolio manager focused on dividends and value; Joe Terranova, market strategist specializing in tactical momentum. They debate AI risks to tech and whether weakness becomes a broader rotation. They discuss software sell-offs, cybersecurity pressures, real estate and REIT rallies, and top dividend stock strategies.

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Feb 13, 2026 • 44min
Buy the AI Sell-Off? 2/13/26
Jim Labenthal, a tactical/long-term investor who calls out buys like Disney and Wynn. Steve Weiss, a market strategist focused on trading, risk and sector moves such as defense and big-tech. Amy Raskin, a portfolio manager concentrating on tech, semiconductors, energy and commodities. They spar over whether the AI-driven sell-off is a buying opportunity, share specific portfolio moves, and debate sector winners and timing.


