

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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Jan 16, 2026 • 45min
The Road Ahead for the Rally 1/16/26
In this discussion, Stephanie Link, a seasoned portfolio manager, emphasizes the importance of diversification beyond mega-cap tech. Jenny Harrington advocates for risk management through granular stock-picking strategies, while Josh Brown categorizes the ongoing rally as a cyclical bull market linked to AI advancements. He highlights CBRE Group as a top stock, praising its shift towards recurring services. The panel debates the future of key tech stocks and reviews market reactions as earnings season approaches, providing insights into portfolio strategies for 2026.

Jan 15, 2026 • 44min
Resilience and Rotation 1/15/26
Frank Holland and the Investment Committee discuss stocks trying to rebound after back-to-back down days. Plus, the desk share their latest portfolio moves. And later, Taiwan Semi's earnings report reveals a 35% jump in profit on the AI boom. CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos joins us to discuss the latest in the chip space. The Committee shares their semis strategy. Investment Committee Disclosures Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 14, 2026 • 44min
How to Trade the Market Volatility 1/14/26
Frank Holland and the Investment Committee debate how to trade the increased volatility in the market. Plus, the desk shares their latest portfolio moves. And later, Oil rebounding over the past week amid rising tensions in Iran and Venezuela, it's our Chart of the Day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 13, 2026 • 44min
The Return of Volatility? 1/13/26
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate whether we should expect more volatility in the market as stocks trade at record highs. Plus, the Committee shares their latest portfolio moves. And later, Josh Brown spotlights Materials in his "Best Stocks in the Market." Investment Committee Disclosures Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 12, 2026 • 44min
Reaction to the DOJ Probe of Fed Chair Powell 1/12/26
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee react to the DOJ opening an investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. CNBC’s Eamon Javers joins us with the latest out of Washington. Plus, the desk shares their latest portfolio moves. And later, we hit the latest Calls of the Day. Investment Committee Disclosures Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 9, 2026 • 44min
The Everything (Other than Tech) Rally 1/9/26
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss the broad rally across the market and how you should position your portfolio. Plus, the Committee shares the many moves they are making. And later, the desk debates whether Bitcoin is poised to break out. Investment Committee Disclosures Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 8, 2026 • 47min
Assessing the Rally 1/8/26
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee assess the rally and debate where markets are going from here. Plus, the Committee shares their latest portfolio moves. Also, Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers, joins us live to debate the surge in popularity of Prediction Markets and what it means for investors. And later, Josh Brown spotlights Energy in his "Best Stocks in the Market."Investment Committee Disclosures Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 7, 2026 • 44min
Stocks Chasing Major Milestones 1/7/26
Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee their expectations of the market moving higher as the S&P and Dow aim for new record highs. Plus, the desk share their latest portfolio moves. And later, we hit the latest Calls of the Day. Investment Committee Disclosures Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 6, 2026 • 47min
Brad Gerstner Live on Halftime Report 1/6/26
The discussion kicks off with the Dow nearing its first 49,000 close, highlighting early market leaders, especially banks. Brad Gerstner shares his insights on AI infrastructure, revealing Altimeter's strategic positioning for 2026. He quantifies massive investments in data centers and highlights companies like NVIDIA and Amazon as key players. The team analyzes software valuations, urging focused stock selection. As they wrap up, they offer thoughts on the market landscape and spotlight promising opportunities in regional banks.

Jan 5, 2026 • 53min
The Committee's 2026 Outlook 1/5/26
In this discussion, Joe Terranova, a seasoned market strategist, Steve Weiss, a sharp portfolio manager, and Jim Laibenthal, an insightful market strategist share their forecasts for 2026. They explore the impact of deregulation on financials, potential profit growth amid easing inflation, and the effects of AI on various industries. The panel debates energy market complexities, particularly with Venezuelan oil, while also assessing the current state of key tech giants like Amazon and Netflix, alongside risks in autonomous driving.


