CNBC's annual Stock Draft kicked off Thursday on "Power Lunch," with candidates opting for a wide range of stocks from AI to consumer plays. Nvidia WWE wrestler Charlotte Flair bet on artificial intelligence with her first pick: Nvidia. Amazon Olympic swimmer Erica Sullivan picked Amazon, saying she likes the e-commerce giant's service and uses it regularly. General Electric Sullivan chose General Electric for her second pick. General Electric shares are higher by more than 49% in 2023.

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