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Carl Quintanilla

American journalist (born 1970) · CNBC anchor

Latest 7d ago
Organization
CNBC
Role
Co-anchor
Born
1970 (age 55–56)
Nationality
American
Education
University of Colorado Boulder, BA political science
Reference
Wikipedia

Profile by The Voices DeskReviewed under editorial standardsUpdated September 26, 2026Corrections

Who is Carl Quintanilla?

Carl Quintanilla is an American journalist and co-anchor of Squawk on the Street on CNBC. He is known for his extensive reporting on airlines, manufacturing, and economic issues. Quintanilla previously worked as a staff reporter for The Wall Street Journal, where he also wrote a weekly column on workplace issues and on-the-job trends. His career includes serving as a correspondent for various CNBC programs, including Business Center, and as a special correspondent for Fox X-press on Fox News.

Career

Quintanilla began his career as an intern at Westword Magazine and later worked as a reporter and columnist for the Daily Camera. He also served as an editorial assistant for NPR. From 1994 to 1999, he was a staff reporter for The Wall Street Journal. He then became a correspondent for CNBC programs and Fox X-press before co-anchoring CNBC's Wake Up Call. He is now a co-anchor of Squawk on the Street on CNBC.

What is Carl Quintanilla known for?

  • Co-anchor of Squawk on the Street
  • Former staff reporter for The Wall Street Journal
  • Covered airlines, manufacturing, and economic issues
  • Correspondent for CNBC and Fox News

What Carl Quintanilla has said

“'. AI companies are privately gaming out scenarios for a public and political revolt after a catastrophic AI event. most likely a cyberattack, that shuts down access to financial services, internet connectivity, or even power and water.' @axios”

Frequently asked

Who is Carl Quintanilla?
Carl Quintanilla is an American journalist and a co-anchor of Squawk on the Street on CNBC.
What is Carl Quintanilla known for?
He is known for co-anchoring CNBC's Squawk on the Street and for his previous work covering airlines, manufacturing, and economic issues as a staff reporter for The Wall Street Journal.
Where does Carl Quintanilla share views on Earnings?
Carl Quintanilla shares views on Squawk on the Street on CNBC and on his X account @carlquintanilla.

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