CNBC's "Fast Money"
CNBC's "Fast Money"
CNBC
Hosted by Melissa Lee and a roundtable of top traders, “Fast Money” breaks through the noise of the day, to deliver the actionable news that matters most to investors. Fast Money airs weeknights at 5p ET on CNBC. Visit http://fastmoney.cnbc.com for additional information.
Making sense of this week’s volatility... And Nvidia earnings on the clock 8/21/26
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both snapping three-week win streaks as yields continue their climb. The traders debate the next move for markets and what we could hear from Fed officials next week in Jackson Hole. Then, the Chart Master gives his technical take on Nvidia as the world’s largest company gears up to report earnings on Wednesday, and Bernstein analyst Stacy Rasgon lays out what investors need to hear from the chipmaker. Plus, Bitcoin’s big bounce, the hype over perpetual futures and Ross Stores rings up big gains. Fast Money Disclaimer
Aug 21
44 min
Debt worries back in focus... And Walmart misses the mark with investors 8/20/26
Yields tick higher again, even after the U.S. Treasury’s historic bond market intervention. The traders make sense of the impact on stocks, and CSIS’ Phil Luck weighs in on whether another U.S. credit downgrade could be in the cards. Then, former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon joins with his reaction to Walmart’s big same-store sales decline--and why he says Target stock looks more attractive now. Plus, bitcoin at more than two-month highs, Deere’s day in the sun and what Micron’s CEO had to say about the red-hot memory market. Fast Money Disclaimer
Aug 20
43 min
Treasury intervention sparks rate relief... And Moderna’s cancer moonshot 8/19/26
Yields and the dollar moving sharply lower after the U.S. Treasury pledged to step up debt buybacks. The traders debate whether the move just gave stocks the all-clear. Then, Mizuho’s Jared Holz reacts to the huge moves higher in Moderna and Merck, after the pair’s personalized cancer vaccine succeeded in a pivotal  trial. Plus, new signs OpenAI is falling behind Anthropic, Target delivers a bullseye for investors and a humanoid robot maker’s massive Shanghai debut. Fast Money Disclaimer
Aug 19
43 min
Rates surge around the globe... And sell the strength in energy stocks? 8/18/26
Global yields hit multi-decade highs, putting renewed pressure on stocks. The traders chat with CNBC’s Rick Santelli about the backup in rates, while RBC’s Lori Calvasina makes sense of the overall market impact. Then, the Chart Master Carter Worth makes the case that it could be time to take profits in oil refiners. Plus, Curaleaf’s CEO discusses a cannabis takeout target, semis lose momentum and what to expect from Target results tomorrow. Fast Money Disclaimer
Aug 18
43 min
Memory makes a comeback... And can gold reclaim $5k an ounce? 8/17/26
Storage stocks lead the semi rally as Trump administration officials look to steer Apple away from Chinese chips. The traders debate the health of the AI trade amid new commentary from leaders of OpenAI and Anthropic. Then, Vanda’s Jens Nordvig explains how prolonged dollar weakness could send gold prices surging. Plus, the countdown to Meta’s child safety trial, Nike stumbles to 12-year lows and how to trade home improvement stocks into earnings. Fast Money Disclaimer
Aug 17
43 min
Key week for retail on deck... And the next test for housing stocks 8/14/26
With the bulk of earnings season in the rearview, the attention shifts next week to reports from retail giants including Target, Walmart and Home Depot. The traders give their picks for the best-positioned retail stocks now. Then, Compass’ Mike Simonsen weighs in on the big week of housing data ahead and what it could signal about the next move in interest rates. Plus, Disney’s new CEO speaks to CNBC, the traders lay out their charts of the week and why the electric sports car market is stuck at a red light. Fast Money Disclaimer
Aug 14
43 min
Record national debt as stocks keep climbing…and retail investor playbook 8/13/26
The national debt topping 40 trillion as stocks keep setting new records.The traders debate if the disconnect is too big to ignore. Then, MooMoo U.S. CEO Neil McDonald shares the latest read from the retail investor and how their strategies are changing thanks to AI. Plus, what’s next for Netflix after Pershing Square’s Bill Ackman new stake, Birkenstock finding its footing after earnings and Applied Materials latest quarterly results. Fast Money Disclaimer
Aug 13
43 min
AI stocks back in the spotlight... And a bold call for three rate hikes this year 8/12/26
The traders debate what’s driving strength in the AI trade today, as stocks like CoreWeave, Nebius and Super Micro all surge double digits. We also get a fresh read on the AI buildout, with Cisco reporting Q2 numbers after the close. Then, BofA Securities’ U.S. economics head explains why three rate hikes this year could still be in the cards--even on the back of a muted CPI print. Plus, Google’s new AI smartphone lineup, a landmark social media trial hitting Meta and the big moves in restaurant stocks catching the attention of our traders today. Fast Money Disclaimer
Aug 12
43 min
“Big Short” investor’s AI warning... And a key inflation report on deck 8/11/26
Investor Steve Eisman of “Big Short” fame delivers an AI bubble warning, coming on the heels of Nvidia’s $500 billion financing deal with top firms on Wall Street. The traders make sense of the mega-deals playing out in tech now. Then, economist Joe Lavorgna lays out his expectations for tomorrow’s CPI report—and why the former counselor to Treasury Secretary Bessent thinks the Fed should hike interest rates now. Plus, all the headlines from CoreWeave earnings, On Holding’s worst day on record and the Options Action ahead of Cisco results. Fast Money Disclaimer
Aug 11
43 min
A $500 billion AI mega-deal... and whether Wall Street is getting Kevin Warsh all wrong 8/10/26
The traders react to Nvidia's milestone AI partnership with top financial institutions totaling half a trillion dollars. What CEOs from all the companies involved had to say about the deal in a CNBC roundtable today. Plus guest trader Mike Schumacher, formerly of Wells Fargo Securities, makes the case that Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh could be far more hawkish on interest rates than the market thinks. Fast Money Disclaimer
Aug 10
43 min
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