Promotional materials for CNBC Plus obtained by The Desk show it will offer an enhanced live stream of CNBC programming that includes real-time market data and headlines. (Graphic by The Desk)

Comcast’s financial news and consumer business network CNBC is planning to launch a standalone streaming channel early next year, according to a trade publication report on Wednesday.

The report, from Variety, said the streaming outlet will be called CNBC Plus and include simulcasts of live TV programming from CNBC’s channels in the United States, Asia-Pacific and Europe.

CNBC already offers streaming access to some of its U.S. and international programming via CNBC Pro, a $35 per month or $300 per year service targeted at financial professionals that also includes access to real-time market data and analysis and some ancillary perks.

As described, CNBC Plus will offer none of those additional features, and will stick exclusively to television programs,...