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Sara Eisen and Carl Quintanilla discussed the latest for stocks as tech leads the charge – with most of the morning’s gains coming from the chips after strong results out of key player Foxconn. The team broke down the investing outlook for Nvidia and the rest of big tech with an analyst from D.A. Davidson, and a Neuberger Berman CIO who manages more than $500B. Also in focus: the latest in the battle over U.S. Steel on the heel of new lawsuits, the staggering totals lost by short sellers in last year’s tech rally, and a deep dive on the impact of NYC’s new congestion pricing with a commissioner from the TLC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer discussed stocks maintaining their upward momentum after the S&P 500 and Nasdaqsnapped five-day losing streaks on Friday. The chip sector gets a boost ahead of Monday night's much-anticipated CES keynote by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel sue the federal government over President Biden's decision to block their merger. Also in focus: President-elect Trump's latest message on tariffs, United Airlines to test Elon Musk's Starlink on flights, Guggenheim says "sell" Salesforce, Fed speak on rates, Fubo soars on Disney Hulu + Live TV deal, streamers get roasted at the Golden Globe Awards. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sara Eisen and Michael Santoli discussed the latest for stocks as markets rallied to close out the first week of 2025 - though all 3 indices are still lower since Monday. Charles Schwab's Fixed Income Head Kathy Jones broke down her strategy for yields, alongside Janus Henderson's Jeremiah Buckley who argues Goldman Sachs and Royal Caribbean are buys here. Plus, top healthcare picks for 2025, and a new cancer warning around alcohol consumption. Also in focus: an exclusive with the CEO of car-sharing service Turo, as the company takes the spotlight after news that the trucks involved in New Years Day attacks — in New Orleans and Las Vegas — were rented on their app. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in the midst of 5-day losing streaks, Jim Cramer and Sara Eisen discussed stocks trying to recover from the recent pullback. Jim listed some positives that could lead to market gains in 2025. Also in focus: President Biden officially blocks Nippon Steel's planned acquisition of U.S. Steel, a look at why shares of Tesla are rebounding one day after its delivery numbers disappointed investors, shares of alcoholic beverage makers slide after the U.S. surgeon general called for cancer risk warning labels on those companies' products. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The second hour of CNBC’s "Squawk on the Street" with Carl Quintanilla and Sara Eisen is broadcast each weekday from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, with the up-to-the-minute news investors need to know and interviews with the most influential CEOs and greatest market minds.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jim Cramer and David Faber kicked off the first day of trading in 2025 with a look at what's ahead for stocks, following the best two-year stretch for equities since the late 1990s. Hear what Jim had to say about investing in the "Magnificent 7" stocks, including Tesla. Shares of the EV maker fell sharply in reaction to its first decline in annual deliveries. Also in focus: The deadly New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans and the Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Faber, Leslie Picker, and Mike Santoli discussed the latest for stocks on the last trading day of 2024. The S&P notching 57 record closes in that time, and on pace for its best 2-year performance since ‘97-98. Within the hour: why one fund manager says to bet on financials and energy here, 2025 picks from the street’s top analysts across retail and restaurants, plus a look at some of the year’s biggest winners (soft commodities) and losers (gaming stocks). Also in focus: Apple headwinds when it comes to China, after the stock’s big run off November lows. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The opening hour of CNBC’s "Squawk on the Street" with Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber is broadcast each weekday from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, on site at the opening bell with the up-to-the-minute news investors need to know and interviews with the most influential CEOs and greatest market minds. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Faber, Leslie Picker and Mike Santoli discussed the latest for stocks as a potential Santa Claus rally stalls out – with a slew of consumer and big tech names under pressure an hour into trade. Strategists from Citi and Invesco broke down their bull and bear cases for 2025, with the team also focusing in on the future for Chinese equities under president-elect Trump. Plus: Apple $4T watch, a look at 2024’s “rise of the dupes”, and one warning sign flashing for financials.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The opening hour of CNBC’s "Squawk on the Street" with Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber is broadcast each weekday from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, on site at the opening bell with the up-to-the-minute news investors need to know and interviews with the most influential CEOs and greatest market minds. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sara Eisen and Brian Sullivan talked 2024’s top trends and broke down the outlook for 2025 with CFRA’s Sam Stovall. The team also discussed top picks across Energy and Tech out of RBC and Jefferies – as the Nasdaq fell to end the week. Also in focus: Bitcoin under pressure, falling below $95K in the hour; What a Trump presidency could mean for China with one former Trade Representative warning of pain ahead; and a look at Silicon Valley’s immigration debate. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The opening hour of CNBC’s "Squawk on the Street" with Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber is broadcast each weekday from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, on site at the opening bell with the up-to-the-minute news investors need to know and interviews with the most influential CEOs and greatest market minds. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sara Eisen and Brian Sullivan broke down the key stocks to watch across multiple sectors this hour: with renewables, software, and cannabis stocks a key focus. Plus: IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond breaks down the bull case for 2025, and one former Fed President's take on the path ahead for rates. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The opening hour of CNBC’s "Squawk on the Street" with Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber is broadcast each weekday from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, on site at the opening bell with the up-to-the-minute news investors need to know and interviews with the most influential CEOs and greatest market minds. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sara Eisen and Scott Wapner began the show with breaking news, as a group of banks and business groups sued the Federal Reserve over the annual bank stress tests, saying the current process falls short of its goals. The anchors also discussed American Airlines grounding all flights earlier in the day, due to a technical glitch. Later in the hour: former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn joined the program to discuss why Nissan would be a “victim of carnage” if its merger deal with Honda goes through. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sara Eisen and Scott Wapner led off the show with a Christmas Eve travel nightmare for American Airlines and holiday travelers. The carrier halted its flights for more than an hour due to a technical outage before resuming them. Sara broke news about big banks suing the Federal Reserve over stress tests. Also in focus: A deadlocked government panel leaves the fate of the Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal in President Biden's hands, Apple's march toward a $4 trillion valuation, the Santa Claus rally, Netflix's NFL Christmas. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sara Eisen and Scott Wapner started the hour with former Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan, who said the Fed’s uncertainty on the rate path is a good thing. Later in the hour, the anchors also discussed Qualcomm’s legal victory over Arm Holdings, involving a chip licensing dispute. Also in the mix; former IIF CEO Charles Dallara joined the show to discuss how Trump’s potential trade tariffs could rattle the global markets. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sara Eisen and Scott Wapner led off the show with broader market's wild ride. The S&P 500 coming off its best day since early November and its worst week since election week. Jefferies Chief Market Strategist David Zervos offered his 2025 market outlook. In the Washington spotlight: President-elect Trump's latest picks to serve in his administration, Elon Musk and Capitol Hill drama. Also in focus: Luigi Mangione -- the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson -- enters "not guilty" pleas, chips rally, Qualcomm-Arm court ruling effect, a different kind of ring for Apple, investing in Apollo Global following its addition to the S&P 500. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Courtney Reagan and David Faber spoke with CNBC’s Steve Liesman and Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee about this morning’s PCE print and the Fed’s revised rate outlook. Goolsbee’s comments sparked a market rebound, saying he expects Fed rates to go down by a “judicious amount” in 2025. The desk also hit two key earnings movers: FedEx and Nike. FedEx topped earnings expectations and shares initially rallied after announcing a spinoff of its freight business. Nike shares tried to rebound after its initial drop, following the company’s first quarter under new CEO Elliott Hill. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the broader market on track for its worst week in months, Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed market reaction to PCE -- the Fed's preferred inflation gauge. A midnight deadline looms for Congress to pass a stop-gap funding bill and avoid a federal government shutdown. Also in focus: The Trump-Musk effect on lawmakers, FedEx plans to spin off its freight business, Nike's earnings beat and turnaround strategy, Novo Nordisk shares plunge on obesity drug trial results, bitcoin's rough week. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Faber, Leslie Picker and Mike Santoli started the hour by discussing the market rebound, a day after stocks tanked on the Fed’s revised rate outlook. The desk also headed down to DC, where Emily Wilkins reported on the likelihood of a government shutdown after Elon Musk and President-elect Trump slammed the bipartisan spending bill. Also in the mix; Accenture CEO Julie Sweet joined the show to breakdown her latest quarterly results, which sent her stock higher. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber engaged in a wide-ranging discussion about markets trying to rebound from Wednesday's Fed-fueled sell-off. Hear why Cramerbelieves Fed Chair Powell "got it wrong." Micron shares tumbled on weaker guidance, which overshadowed a Q1 earnings beat. President-elect Trump told NBC News he's in favor of abolishing the debt ceiling. The anchors discussed Elon Musk's role in the scuttling of a bipartisan spending deal aimed at avoiding a government shutdown.Food for thought: Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants surges on earnings, frozen french fry maker Lamb Weston plunges after replacing its CEO and slashing guidance. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen and David Faber kicked off the hour by counting down to the big Fed meeting, where the group is expected to cut rates for the third time this year. Later in the show, Sara Eisen played a portion of her interview with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, after the company announced it will hire 2,000 people to sell AI products. Benioff detailed why he’s “never been more excited about anything in my entire career.” The CEO of Compass also joined the desk at Post 9 with his outlook for the housing market in 2025.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jim and Jeff discuss the positive analyst call for this retail stock. Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines. Signup here: cnbc.com/morningtake CNBC Investing Club Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber explored how to navigate the markets ahead of Wednesday's Fed interest rate decision. Nvidia shares rebounded as the stock tries to climb out of correction territory. The anchorsdiscussed Brian Niccol's first 100 days as Starbucks CEO, the challenges he faces and the stock's performance since he took the job. Also in focus: Honda-Nissan merger talks, Morgan Stanley names Disney a "Top Pick" for 2025, "Magnificent 7" stocks in record territory, the Dow's longest daily losing streak since 1978. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cramer explains why the Club is selling this chipmaker after its parabolic move. Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines. Signup here: cnbc.com/morningtake CNBC Investing Club Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen and David Faber took a closer look at the markets, with the Dow on pace for its biggest losing streak since 1978. One of the group’s components, Nvidia, continued to trade lower; The stock entered correction territory, with shares down more than 10% from its last record close. The desk also turned to President-elect Trump taking aim at pharmacy benefit managers, saying that these “middlemen” are driving up drug costs and need to be eliminated. Shares of UnitedHealth, Cigna and CVS all moved lower on those comments. Senior economics reporter Steve Liesman also joined the show with exclusive results from CNBC’s latest Fed Survey. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber led off the show with Nvidia in correction territory, down more than 10% from its 52-week high and flat over the past six months. When will the stock hit bottom? A different story for Tesla: Shares hit a fresh record high on an upgrade from Mizuho. The anchors reacted to President-elect Trump's comments about lowering drug prices and cutting out the "middleman," which weighed on shares of pharmacy benefit manager operators UnitedHealth, Cigna and CVS Health. Also in focus: Stocks under pressure ahead of Wednesday's Fed rate decision, Pfizer rises on 2025 forecast, Alphabet's quantum leap. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cramer explains why the Club bought more of this pharma stock. Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines. Signup here: cnbc.com/morningtakeCNBC Investing Club Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen and David Faber began the hour by breaking down a huge week ahead for investors, including the last FOMC rate decision of 2024. Sara Eisen also reported on Softbank CEO Masa Son planning to invest $100 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. Son also promising to create 100,000 jobs focused on AI and related infrastructure. Later in the hour, one of the biggest names in NYC real estate Bill Rudin joined the set to discuss the state of the industry, with office leasing reaching a post-pandemic high. Also in the mix: Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof discussed the pulse of the consumer and holiday retail shopping. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed a big week ahead for the markets, including the Fed decision on interest rates. Sara Eisen reported SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son will announce a $100 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years during a Monday visit to President-elect Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Also in focus: Elon Musk's windfall grows with shares of Tesla surging 75% since the election, Honeywell considers a plan to separate its aerospace business in wake of activist pressure, Goldman Sachs' 2025 outlook for the S&P 500. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cramer says this chipmaker is a ‘powerhouse’. Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines. Signup here: cnbc.com/morningtake CNBC Investing Club Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla and Sara Eisen took a closer look at Broadcom’s big earnings beat, which sent that stock soaring. The chip giant became the latest company to reach a $1 trillion valuation. Leslie Picker also joined the show to discuss the bank stocks, following reports that advisors to President-elect Trump are looking to shrink or eliminate bank regulators. Also in the mix; Steve Liesman broke out CNBC’s latest All-America Economic Survey, revealing that despite Bitcoin’s big run, the public is still hesitant to own cryptocurrencies. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer revisited President-elect Trump's historic Thursday visit to the New York Stock Exchange, including what Trump told Jim about China. The anchors also discussed shares of Broadcom soaring on guidance fueled by AI demand, propelling the chip supplier to a $1 trillion valuation. Also in focus: UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty's guest essay in The New York Times saying it's time to reform a "flawed" health care system, Costco beats on earnings and RH soars. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cramer breaks down what his conversation with Trump means for Club holdings. Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines. Signup here: cnbc.com/morningtake CNBC Investing Club Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber discussed a historic morning at the New York Stock Exchange: president-elect Trump ringing the opening bell, walking the floor, and speaking with our own Jim Cramer after being named Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year”. NBC News’ Presidential Historian calling it a “very rare kind of appearance”, while Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel focused on Trump’s growth plans. The team also caught up with NYSE President Lynn Martin to discuss the day’s events. Also in focus: Nasdaq 20K and the key tech names to watch heading into 2025, plus what Tesla’s rally means for Elon Musk’s record-breaking wealth Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber covered all of the bases on an historic day on Wall Street.President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange after being named"Person of the Year” by Time magazine for a second time. In a wide-ranging interview on the floor of the exchange, Trump told Cramer what he hopes to accomplish in his second term. Jim also spoke with Trump's choice for Treasurysecretary, Scott Bessent -- and the president-elect's pick for Health and Human Services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Billionaire investor Bill Ackman joined the anchors at Post 9 to share his perspective on a second Trump term. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cramer says he’s encouraged by this tech stock’s AI roadmap. Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines. Signup here: cnbc.com/morningtake CNBC Investing Club Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen and David Faber began the show by breaking down the latest CPI print. Consumers saw inflation pick up slightly in November, as price increases in categories like groceries, gasoline and new cars outweighed a deceleration in others like shelter during the month. The desk also discussed Albertsons terminating its merger agreement with Kroger, while also filing a suit for breach of contract. Also in the mix: mega-cap tech names continued to hit new highs, with Apple also releasing its long-awaited ChatGPT integration with Siri. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber explored market reaction to November CPI ahead of next week's Fed decision on interest rates.Albertsons called off its planned merger with Kroger and filed suit against the company for breach of contract, after federal and state judges blockedtheir deal. A CEO doubleheader at Post 9: GE Vernova's Scott Strazik discussed his company's outlook after seeing shares skyrocket since April, when it was spun off byGeneral Electric. Southwest's Bob Jordan spoke about everything from the airline's 2025 outlook to board changes sparked by activism. Also in focus: President-elect Trump picks Andrew Ferguson to chair the FTC, Walgreens reportedly in talks to be taken private, Nasdaq's march toward 20,000. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Faber, Sara Eisen, and Carl Quintanilla discussed the latest for stocks - and the playbook for 2025 with Citi and Evercore’s Chief Equity Strategists. A key debate? Whether the market is over-estimating the odds for rate cuts, given so much positive data and strong earnings commentary. We break down both sides of the argument, and where to put your money to work. Also in focus: Alaska shares on pace for their best day in years after new guidance – their CEO joined the team to break down the road ahead; Plus what to do with Oracle shares, as they slump on disappointing results there, and a deep dive into Amazon’s burgeoning drone program. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cramer says it’s worth it to trim holdings of this tech giant. Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines. Signup here: cnbc.com/morningtake CNBC Investing Club Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber led off the show with reaction to shares of Oracle down sharply on a fiscal second-quarter miss and weaker-than-expected guidance.The anchors also discussed why Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas raised his price target on Tesla to $400 and reiterated the stock's "Top Pick" status. Also in focus: Alphabet shares jump on Google's quantum computing chip, a look at OpenAI's new "Sora" AI video generation model, Boeing reportedly restarts 737 MAX production, Alaska Air soars, a sneak peek at "Cities of Success: Salt Lake City" which premieres Tuesday night on CNBC at 10pm ET/PT. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Faber, Sara Eisen, and Carl Quintanilla broke down the latest for stocks ahead of a fresh inflation read later this week – and as a number of Wall Street firms raised their 2025 S&P targets (including Barclays, whose defense of that call is featured within the hour). A key focus? How the consumer’s holding up – and how tariffs could impact spending and the path for rates, with Moody’s Chief Economist arguing it could be a challenging year ahead. That said – another report says rising crypto prices could provide a big tailwind to retailers this holiday season, we’ll explain. Another key part of today’s broadcast: big tech and what to do with Nvidia shares, as the company faces new scrutiny from Chinese antitrust regulators. The team also caught up with the author of a new deep-dive on the company, “The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant” to discuss how to spot the next trillion dollar opportunity. Also in focus: Hershey/Mondelez look at a potential deal, Trump’s “Golden Cabinet”, and a new call on Bank of America Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jim and Jeff discuss Nvidia after a regulator in China said it was investigating the chipmaker over possible violations of the country’s antimonopoly law. Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines. Signup here: cnbc.com/morningtakeCNBC Investing Club Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber explored what to make of Wall Street firms' price target hiking parade, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq at record highs.Hear what Jim said about the catalysts driving the parabolic moves in stocks such as Applovin and Palantir. The anchors also discussed China regulators investigating Nvidia over possible violations of the country's anti-monopoly law. Also in focus: Bytedance vs. the law that would force a sale or ban of TikTok in the U.S., what President-elect Trump told NBC News, the Omnicom-Interpublic merger deal to create the world's largest ad agency, Apollo and Workday to enter the S&P 500, why Deutsche Bank named Tesla a "Top Pick" for 2025. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cramer discusses the jobs report for November that came in better than expected. Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines. Signup here: cnbc.com/morningtake CNBC Investing Club Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Faber, Melissa Lee, and Carl Quintanilla began the hour by breaking down this morning’s jobs report – coming in better than estimates, though unemployment ticked up to 4.2% - and what it means for stocks. Goldman’s Chief Economist arguing the Fed will still cut rates despite those strong numbers – and a potentially higher inflation print next week. The team also caught up with President-Elect Trump’s pick for FCC Chairman: Current FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, who gave his vision for policy ahead. Also in focus: new all-time highs for Apple, Tesla, and Meta; plus a fresh read on AI demand with the CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise – after quarterly results there. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber led off the show with the better-than-expected November employment report, as Wall Street awaits this month's Fed decision on interest rates. The anchors also discussed what Elon Musk said during his Thursday visit to Capitol Hill. He and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force partner Vivek Ramaswamy met with GOP lawmakers about President-elect Trump's push to slash federal spending. Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald joined Carl, Jim and David at Post 9 to discuss his company's quarterly results and holiday season outlook that sent the stock soaring. Also in focus: HPE and Ulta Beauty surge, Nasdaq up 30% in 2024,the investigation into the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, The NYSE observes a moment of silence in remembrance of Art Cashin -- and the anchors share their memories about the Wall Street veteran. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cramer says this industrial stock continues to overpromise and underdeliver. He also talks about his expectation for a turnaround in this media stock and the analysts price hikes of this retailer. Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines. Signup here: cnbc.com/morningtake CNBC Investing Club Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.