Power Lunch CNBC

Stocks are rebounding today, continuing the turnaround that began late yesterday morning. The Nasdaq is the outperformer today, boosted by strong earnings from Microsoft & Alphabet. We’ll dive into that and much more.

The CNBC Stock Draft is our annual stock-picking competition pitting market professionals, athletes and celebrities against each other. Each team makes two picks from a list of 60 stocks and other investments. The winning team’s stocks garner the highest average price appreciation between the closing prices of April 25th, 2024, and Feb. 7th, 2025.

Earnings season rolls on, with many major companies reporting results. We’ll break down some of the reports we’ve gotten so far, and preview some that have yet to come. Plus, we’re just 24 hours away from one of our favorite days of the year: the CNBC Stock Draft! Analyst Tim Seymour will join us with some key names to watch in this year’s competition.

A huge week for earnings reports rolls on, with tech, energy, autos, airlines and consumer staples all in the spotlight. We’ll break down the key results for you.
Plus, a new report from UBS warns 45,000 retailers are at risk in the next few years. We’ll ask the analyst which names he sees on the chopping block, and which remain strong.

As more and more American executives take a stand on social issues, their companies are having invest more and more into their personal protection. We’ll dive into that. Plus, we’re already seeing backlash on social media over a potential TikTok ban in the U.S. We’ll explore the fallout for users and creators alike.

CNBC’s Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans 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.