Melissa Lee

Ratigan Update: Off the Air - Posted March 27, 2009
More details are emerging about the abrupt departure of Dylan Ratigan from CNBC. We just got off the phone with CNBC spokesperson Brian Steel who says, "Dylan has told us he is leaving effective today." In what was a mutual decision, Steel tells TVNewser, "Due to the serious economic times in which... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: FBN, CNN, CNBC... - Posted January 14, 2009
> There has been a lot of reaction on the Web to 60 Minutes' report on oil prices last Sunday. On FBN, Eric Bolling has some issues with the report (video after the jump). > Joe the Plummer War Correspondent told the AP he didn't think very highly of war correspondents.... [TVNewser]

CNBC Adds "Options" To Friday Lineup - Posted January 14, 2009
CNBC is adding a new program to its Friday schedule, airing "Options Action" at 11:30pmET. The program will be hosted by Melissa Lee and sponsored by thinkorswim, a "leader in investor education and options trades." The show will feature a roundatble discussion with top option traders on Wall Street. The show premieres... [TVNewser]

At Least Someone's Benefiting From Bernie Madoff - Posted December 19, 2008
The premiere of CNBC's "Scam of the Century? Bernie Madoff & The $50 Billion Heist" last night brought in 670,000 Total Viewers and 243,000 viewers in the A25-54 demo making it CNBC's highest rated documentary premiere telecast ever in both measurements. The special was anchored by CNBC's David Faber and included reporting... [TVNewser]

CNBC's "Scam" Special - Posted December 17, 2008
CNBC will air a live special tomorrow related to the Bernie Madoff scandal. "Scam of the Century?" premieres at 9pmET. David Faber anchors the special, with reporting from Charlie Gasparino, Carl Quintanilla, Melissa Lee, Mary Thompson and Scott Cohn, among others. According to CNBC.com's web site for the show, the program "delves into... [TVNewser]

The Ticker (CNBC Edition): Lee, Huckman, Haines... - Posted December 8, 2008
> CNBC's Melissa Lee is featured in this month's Asiance Magazine. The Harvard grad, who majored in Government, didn't see herself as a business reporter: "I wanted to cover elections and campaigns and things like that. It was really by chance that I got into Business news." > Here's a... [TVNewser]

Liz Claman De-listed from the S&P 500? - Posted November 28, 2008
Just after the opening bell on this shortened trading day, CNBC's Melissa Lee, reporting from the NYSE, was talking about some changes to the list of S&P-listed companies: We're watching changes in the S&P that were announced. Republic Services will replace Allied Waste Industries. That happens on December 3rd. And also Dunn... [TVNewser]

CNBC, FBN Live Tonight - Posted November 23, 2008
As announced Friday, Fox Business Network will air a one hour live special tonight at 8pmET. CNBC has just announced it too will be live tonight for one hour, or longer if necessary. The special at 8pmET is titled "CNBC Reports: Saving Citi." The special is co-anchored by Melissa Lee, Steve... [TVNewser]

What Just Happened on CNBC? - Posted October 30, 2008
That's what one, of several, emailers asked us after watching a bizarre exchange on CNBC's Closing Bell just before 3:30pmET. We'll post the video when we get it (hint, hint). But for now enjoy the transcript as Melissa Lee and Dylan Ratigan tried to bring into the conversation Charlie Gasparino. Lee: I... [TVNewser]

Red Eyes For Biz Nets As Wall Street Sees Red - Posted September 14, 2008
In what has been described tonight as, "a day that will force us to review the total financial system of America," on CNBC and "one day in American business that has not been seen in years" on FBN, Wall Street is bracing for what could be a brutal Monday. CNBC was... [TVNewser]

Red Eyes For Biz Nets As Wall Street Sees Red - Posted September 14, 2008
In what has been described tonight as, "a day that will force us to review the total financial system of America," on CNBC and "one day in American business that has not been seen in years" on FBN, Wall Street is bracing for what could be a brutal Monday. CNBC was... [TVNewser]

Biz Nets Going Live on Sunday - Posted September 12, 2008
FBN and CNBC will each be live on Sunday night at 8pmET, as the implications of Hurricane Ike and developments in the Lehman Brothers potential sale are expected to continue over the weekend. Brian Sullivan will anchor live for FBN. He will also look at reaction from overseas markets as a preview... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Nas, China, VF... - Posted July 22, 2008
> Politico's Michael Calderone reports hip-hop star Nas will be delivering a petition to Fox News tomorrow at 2pmET, urging the network to "stop its racist smears against the Obamas and other Black Americans." In unrelated news, Nas' new album, which blasts FNC, dropped last week. > CNBC's special on China,... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Nas, China, VF... - Posted July 22, 2008
> Politico's Michael Calderone reports hip-hop star Nas will be delivering a petition to Fox News tomorrow at 2pmET, urging the network to "stop its racist smears against the Obamas and other Black Americans." In unrelated news, Nas' new album, which blasts FNC, dropped last week. > CNBC's special on China,... [TVNewser]