Nassim Taleb, famous for his “Black Swan” book on the risk to investments from very unusual circumstances, tells “Power Lunch” he why he feels “forced” to own stocks even though he doesn't like them. (1:33)

The FMHR crew reveals how they're playing the market rally. And David Bianco, Deutsche Bank, explains why his best advice for investors is to take a look at the tech and industrial space. Also, Herb Greenberg has the update on an FTC press conference due out this afternoon.

The FMHR traders share their final trades of the hour.

Rick Santelli urges government officials to follow the U.S. Constitution instead of "trying to get around it." (2:37)

Will Power, Robert W. Baird analyst, explains why he downgraded Apple stock to "neutral" and weighs in on the growing competition between Samsung and Apple.

CNBC's David Faber reports the NYSE sought a proposal from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway as an alternative to the ICE merger. Berkshire, however, did not match the ICE bid.

Art Cashin of UBS tells "Squawk on the Street" why stocks have been rallying over the past week. (4:18)

Sen. Mike Johanns, (R-NE), explains why he wants President Obama's recess appointments to the NLRB and CFPC to tender their resignations immediately.

The "Squawk on the Street" news team report on today's market movers; including Carl Icahn upping his stake in Transocean and demanding a dividend.

CNBC's Rick Santelli reports the "very good" numbers for December, and discusses what it indicates about the health of the economic recovery, with CNBC's Steve Liesman, and Jeff Kleintop, LPL Financial.

CNBC's Kayla Tausche provides an inside look at stocks now. And Thomas Lee, JPMorgan; and Robert Kaplan, Harvard Business School, discuss possible headwinds that could stall the market's rally, as the budget battle looms on Capitol Hill.

CNBC's Robert Frank provides the inside scoop on New York City's most expensive trophy apartment.

Jeffrey Kleintop, LPL Financial; and Rebecca Patterson, Bessemer Trust, explain why investors need to listen to what the Fed has to say this week when they meet, and whether it will trigger a rotation from bond to stocks.

It is the most expensive co-op on the market in New York City and CNBC had the only cameras allowed inside. Seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms and a killer view. See more of the $95,000,000 mega-home located in the historic building, the Sherry-Netherland.

Peter Ferrara, The Heartland Institute, discusses the fallout from a court decision that ruled President Obama's NLRB recess appointment unconstitutional.

CNBC's Kelly Evans tells you what the markets will be watching as we approach the start of trading in the U.S.

Karen Cho takes you through the European market open where stocks have opened flat.

Huw van Steenis, head of EMEA and diversified finance research at Morgan Stanley, says the banking sector has been 'rehabilitated' and the outlook is very positive.

Gary Jackson, Director of Business Analytics, Asia Pacific, CSC says he would hire a graduate with an art degree over one with an MBA. He explains why.

Steve Brice, Chief Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Wealth Management Group advises investors to take advantage of every opportunity to increase their asset allocations.