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CNBC Media Alert: CNBC's Kelly Evans to Broadcast “Closing Bell” Live from the Yale CEO Summit in New York City on Thursday, December 18th

WHEN: Tomorrow, Thursday, December 18th

WHERE: CNBC's "Closing Bell"

On Thursday, December 18th, CNBC's Kelly Evans will broadcast "Closing Bell" (M-F, 3PM-5PM ET) live from the Yale CEO Summit in New York City. Interviews include Blackstone Chairman, CEO & Co-Founder Steve Schwarzman; Kynikos Associates Founder & Managing Partner Jim Chanos; Atlas Merchant Capital Founder & CEO Bob Diamond; and IEX Group President & CEO Brad Katsuyama.

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