Stocks rally across the board 9/18/25

CNBC's Steve Kovach sits down with Microsoft president Brad Smith to talk data centers and AI. Joe Lavorgna, Counselor to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, discusses the economy and rates with Brian Sullivan.  And what should you make of investing in big tech right now? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fed cuts rates by 25 basis points. Power Lunch brings you pre and post Fed decision analysis.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBA Champion Tristan Thompson joins Brian Sullivan to discuss investing. Goldman Sachs' Alexandra Wilson-Elizondo gives her economic outlook.  And what should you know about investing in natural resource and energy names? It's all here on Power Lunch.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

Gold and silver prices keep climbing. Several companies make their public debuts.   And could David Ellison's Paramount buy Warner Bros. Discovery? It's all here on Power Lunch.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

D.A. Davidson downgrades Apple to Neutral and upgrades Nvidia to Buy. Stocks charge to new highs.  And how is the health of the housing market? It is all here on Power Lunch.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Klarna makes its public debut. Oracle booms after strong results from its cloud business.  And Brian Sullivan sits down with Energy Secretary Chris Wright. We have it all here on Power Lunch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apple rolls out a new, thin iPhone, among other new products. Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick gives his read on the economy. And our Brian Sullivan brings us interviews with Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino Tilman Fertitta from Gastech 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

OPEC said it will increase production. The U.S. told Europe to stop buying Russian oil and gas. And Apollo's Torsten Slok noted that the AI adoption rate is ticking down for large companies, so how should you invest around that? We have it all here on Power Lunch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shares of Lululemon slid after cutting its guidance. Stocks sold off after a weaker-than-expected August jobs report. And what should investors make of the proposed new Tesla pay package for Elon Musk? It's all right here on Power Lunch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.