CNBC's "Fast Money"

CNBC's "Fast Money"

Produced as a cornerstone of CNBC’s post-market coverage, "Fast Money" is a high-energy financial talk show that provides real-time analysis and actionable trading strategies for investors. Hosted by Melissa Lee and featuring a rotating roundtable of professional Wall Street traders, the program originates from the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City’s Times Square. Its primary objective is to distill the complex market movements of the day into clear, concise insights that individual investors can apply to their own portfolios.

The show’s format is centered on a fast-paced debate among seasoned traders, including regulars such as Guy Adami, Karen Finerman, Tim Seymour, and Dan Nathan. These panelists bring diverse expertise across various asset classes, including equities, commodities, and currencies. Rather than offering traditional news reporting, the "Fast Money" crew focuses on "the trade"—analyzing which stocks are poised for movement and explaining the underlying technical or fundamental reasons for potential volatility. Each episode typically concludes with a "Final Trade" segment, where each panelist offers a single high-conviction investment idea for the following market session.

Beyond the daily recap, "Fast Money" frequently features interviews with prominent CEOs, hedge fund managers, and industry analysts, providing a multifaceted view of the global economy. While the show is broadcast on television on weeknights at 5:00 PM ET, its podcast version allows a global audience to access its market-moving discussions on demand. Although CNBC maintains a significant international presence with its Asia-Pacific headquarters located in Singapore, the core production of "Fast Money" remains centered on the American financial markets. The program is recognized for its ability to cut through technical jargon and "market noise," making it a vital resource for both professional traders and retail investors seeking to stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly fast-moving financial landscape. Through its blend of expert opinion and data-driven analysis, "Fast Money" serves as a definitive guide to the closing bell and beyond.

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Episode's summary

Stocks selling off on Wall Street, with tech and AI leading the declines as investors rotate into more defensive parts of the market. How the traders are handling the drops in the Mag7, Semis, and Memory stocks, and if there’s more pain ahead. Plus, the biggest crypto theft ever, some bright spots in spots in the sea of red, and what the Chartmaster sees in store for bombed out names like Alphabet, ServiceNow, and Caterpillar. Fast Money Disclaimer

Episodes

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Amazon and Intel Report Results… And Alphabet’s Post-Earnings Plunge 10/30/26

Stocks selling off on Wall Street, with tech and AI leading the declines as investors rotate into more defensive parts of the market. How the traders are handling the drops in the Mag7, Semis, and Memory stocks, and if there’s more pain ahead. Plus, the biggest crypto theft ever, some bright spots in spots in the sea of red, and what the Chartmaster sees in store for bombed out names like Alphabet, ServiceNow, and Caterpillar. Fast Money Disclaimer

30 Oct 2026
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Amazon and Intel Report Results… And Alphabet’s Post-Earnings Plunge 10/29/26

A busy week of earnings continues, with Amazon reporting results, and Intel, Sandisk, and Starbucks all delivering quarterly earnings. How the Fast Money traders are handling all the moves, and what tech analyst Gene Munster sees in store for the tech trade. Plus, Caterpillar’s results hit shares, pharma names in focus, and Alphabet’s rough day; how the tech giant’s earnings miss reflects first real sign that AI is taking a bite out of search. Fast Money Disclaimer

29 Oct 2026
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Alphabet Search Miss, Microsoft Azure Beat and Fed’s Hawkish Pause 10/28/26

Fast Money breaks down Alphabet’s after-hours selloff on search weakness and AI cannibalization concerns, Microsoft’s Azure-led earnings beat, and fresh read-throughs from ServiceNow, FedEx, Chipotle and the Fed. The key takeaway: investors rewarded visible cloud growth and spending discipline while punishing uncertainty around AI monetization, capex and the durability of core businesses. Fast Money Disclaimer

29 Oct 2026
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All Clear For Markets?... And What To Expect Out Of Fed Rate Decision Tomorrow 10/27/26

Stocks posting back-to-back gains, as tech and AI stocks lead the charge higher. So is the bull market back on track as earnings season kicks into high gear, or is the rebound only temporary? Plus, Boeing’s drop after reporting results, the options setup on key names reporting this week, and the Fed on deck; what the street is expecting ahead of tomorrow’s rate decision, and what Chairman Kevin Warsh may signal for future rate policy. Fast Money Disclaimer

27 Oct 2026
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Anthropic’s long-awaited IPO filing... And next Fed decision on deck 10/26/26

AI giant Anthropic advancing its plans to go public, with a new filing showing massive revenue growth -- in addition to massive capex plans. The traders talk the AI capital rush and what to expect heading into another key tech earnings week. Then, Societe Generale’s Subadra Rajappa lays out her expectations for the next Fed decision out Wednesday and why she thinks the 10-year Treasury yield looks attractive at current levels. Plus, Brazil’s post-election bust, more Instacart takeover talk and why guest trader Katie Stockton thinks Costco is poised to break out. Fast Money Disclaimer

26 Oct 2026