November 3, 2026; 2pm: The Power Lunch team tracks how the midterm elections, AI data center backlash, interest rates, and affordability are shaping the markets, with insights from Mark Newman, Bill Nygren, Libby Cantrell, Andrew Yang and Barry Sternlicht. Guests argue how investors are weighing a potential AI capex slowdown against opportunities in memory stocks, value names, and broader public participation in the AI economy.

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.