Melissa Lee

Mentioned in 13 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

Host of CNBC's "Fast Money," a financial markets program that covers daily stock movements, sector opportunities, and economic developments. Regularly anchors episodes from key locations including NASDAQ in Times Square and industry conferences, moderating discussions on topics ranging from earnings reports and tech stocks to credit markets, cryptocurrency, and macroeconomic concerns. Known for providing real-time market analysis and hosting panel discussions on investment opportunities across equities, private credit, and alternative assets.

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CNBC's "Fast Money"

Episode Appearances

CNBC's "Fast Money" · Apr 24, 2026

Intel Posts Best Day Since 1987 and Counting Down to Big Tech Results 4/24/26

“Hosted Fast Money episode from Nasdaq MarketSide in Times Square”

Semiconductor Supply Chain and CPU DemandAI Infrastructure Investment and CapEx CyclesFed Leadership Confirmation and Monetary Policy

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CNBC's "Fast Money" · Apr 14, 2026

Big Tech Bounce… And An Economic Warning From JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon 4/14/26

“Hosting Fast Money episode from Nasdaq market site in Times Square”

Semiconductor Supply Chain and Custom AI ChipsAI Disruption of Legacy Software Business ModelsToken Consumption Economics in Enterprise Software

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CNBC's "Fast Money" · Apr 10, 2026

Stocks Wrap Winning Week As Investors Eye Ceasefire… And A New AI Cyber Threat 4/10/26

“Co-host of Fast Money; participates in market analysis and panel discussions”

Iran-US Ceasefire Negotiations and Geopolitical RiskOil Price Dynamics and Energy InflationCybersecurity Threats from AI Models

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CNBC's "Fast Money" · Apr 1, 2026

Markets Rally Ahead of Trump’s Iran Address… And Fading The Bounce 4/1/26

“Anchors Fast Money episode from Nasdaq studio, moderates discussion on market rally and geopolitical risks”

Iran War Impact on Markets and Oil PricesMarket Rally Sustainability and Fading the BounceHousing Market Deterioration and Mortgage Rate Impact

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CNBC's "Fast Money" · Mar 31, 2026

Stocks Rally On Optimism For End Of Iran War… And Apple’s Mag-7 Outperformance 3/31/26

“Anchored Fast Money episode from Nasdaq Market Site in Times Square”

Iran War Ceasefire Negotiations and Geopolitical RiskOil Price Dynamics and Energy IndependenceNike Earnings Miss and Athletic Wear Sector Weakness

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CNBC's "Fast Money" · Mar 2, 2026

Stocks Stage Comeback Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict… And Jamie Dimon’s Credit Concerns 3/2/26

“CNBC Fast Money host anchoring episode coverage of Iran conflict, energy markets, and credit concerns”

U.S.-Iran Military Conflict and Strait of Hormuz ClosureOil Price Volatility and Energy Market Supply ShocksPrivate Credit Cycle and Banking Sector Exposure

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CNBC's "Fast Money" · Feb 27, 2026

Credit Concerns Hit Banks, Private Equity… And Opportunities In The Software Selloff 2/27/25

“Host of Fast Money; moderated panel discussion on market selloff and sector opportunities”

Credit Market Stress and Banking Sector SelloffAI Job Displacement and Workforce AutomationPrivate Credit and NDFI Lending Risks

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CNBC's "Fast Money" · Feb 26, 2026

Nvidia Fails To Lift Markets… And The Latest Media Drama For Warner Bros. Discovery 2/26/26

“Host of Fast Money; anchored episode from NASDAQ in Times Square”

NVIDIA Earnings Reaction and AI Trade SustainabilityHyperscaler Capex ROI and Concentration RiskCoreWeave Financing and Infrastructure Buildout Challenges

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CNBC's "Fast Money" · Feb 25, 2026

All Eyes on Nvidia’s Latest Quarter… And Housing and Retail Flash Warning Signs 2/25/26

“Host of Fast Money; anchored episode covering NVIDIA earnings, housing weakness, and retail sentiment shifts”

NVIDIA Q4 Earnings and Q1 GuidanceData Center Revenue Growth and MarginsAI Hardware vs. Software Valuation Divergence

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CNBC's "Fast Money" · Feb 24, 2026

Growing AI Warnings… And Opportunities in Private Credit & Real Estate 2/24/26

“Host of Fast Money; anchored coverage from iConnections Global Alts Conference in Miami Beach”

AI Bubble Risk and Valuation ConcernsPrivate Credit Market Stress and Blue Owl Liquidity CrisisNVIDIA Earnings Catalyst and GPU Demand Sustainability

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CNBC's "Fast Money" · Feb 23, 2026

Tariffs, Banks & Private Credit Jitters… And Crypto Below $65K 2/23/26

“Fast Money anchor hosting episode from iConnections Global Alts Conference in Miami Beach”

Tariff Policy and Trade UncertaintyAI Disruption in Software IndustryPrivate Credit Market Stress

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CNBC's "Fast Money" · Feb 6, 2026

Mini Correction or Fundamental Rethinking?… And Bitcoin Bounces Back After Plunge 2/6/26

“Host of Fast Money; moderated discussion on market rebound, AI disruption, and crypto recovery throughout episode.”

AI CapEx Spending SustainabilitySoftware Stock Valuation and Disruption RiskMarket Rotation: Growth to Value/Cyclicals

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CNBC's "Fast Money" · Feb 4, 2026

Alphabet Reports Results… And Pharma Stocks Diverge In Weight Loss Drug Race 2/4/26

“Host of Fast Money; anchored the episode from NASDAQ studio in Times Square”

Alphabet Q4 Earnings and 2026 CapEx GuidanceAI Infrastructure Spending and MonetizationSemiconductor vs Software Performance Divergence

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