CNBC is expanding its investing coverage

CNBC editor in chief Dave Cho and managing editor of digital and editorial strategy Ken Brown sent out the following on Thursday:

Team,

We are excited to announce several important updates to our markets team as we continue to strengthen CNBC’s investing coverage. These changes will boost our offering of sophisticated financial analysis while creating clear leadership and stronger coordination across our markets coverage.

John Melloy has been named Deputy Managing Editor, Investing & Markets. In this expanded role, John will oversee our investing, stock picks and markets coverage, along with contributions from CNBC’s leading on-air investing experts. Most recently, John served as Senior Editor, Markets, while also overseeing editorial content for CNBC Pro. He brings extensive experience across both television and digital, having previously served as Executive Producer of Fast Money and Halftime Report.

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