Squawk on the Street

The morning after the S&P 500 posted a record closing high and shrugged off inflation fears, Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber looked at what's next for the historic run-up in stocks and the "meme stock madness" -- as well as why investors have refused to "get out of growth" names such as Caterpillar and Amazon despite the jump in CPI and the fall in bond yields. On the flip side, shares of Royal Caribbean and other cruise stocks took a hit after the company's Celebrity Cruises division announced that two passengers tested positive for COVID-19 on its "Celebrity Millennium" ship. After a double-digit percentage gain for the CNBC SPAC Post-Deal Index over the past month, David took an in-depth look at what's sparking SPAC performance and upward momentum. On the cyberthreat front, McDonald's says a data breach in South Korea and Taiwan has exposed some customer and employee information. Speaking of Asia, Chinese ride-hailing giant "Didi Chuxing" has made its U.S. IPO filing public -- reports say it may raise about $10-billion and be valued at close to $100-billion. Also in focus: Biogen continues to rally on FDA approval of its Alzheimer's drug, why it's been such a strong week for shares of Amazon, a tough day for Snowflake's stock, a upbeat Wall Street call on Zoom Video, and why Cramer tweeted about billionaire surtaxes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber dig through the massive movers of the morning. Including RH, after reporting adjusted quarterly profit and revenue that beat the street. The home furnishing retailer formerly known as Restoration Hardware also raising its full-year outlook. Plus, Signet Jewelers also skyrocketing after trouncing a $1.27 consensus estimate with adjusted quarterly earnings of $2.23 per share. The jewelry retailer’s revenue also beat estimates as same-store sales more than doubled from a year earlier, and Signet also raised its full year revenue forecast. Plus, Carl, Jim and David discuss the big revamp at GameStop. The company changing up its executive suite by hiring two former Amazon executives to top positions, with Matt Furlong named CEO and Mike Recupero tapped as Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, the company reported better than expected quarterly results, and said the SEC was seeking information on the recent trading frenzy in its stock. GameStop, also said it may sell 5 million additional shares from time to time. Plus, a report that United is in advanced talks to buy at least 100 Boeing 737 Max jets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber kicked off the show by highlighting another volatile day for the so-called "meme stocks": Chamath Palihapitiya's Clover Health surges to a new record high while Wendy falls after Stifel downgraded the stock to "Hold" from "Buy". The anchors explored what's next for both the new and old Reddit-fueled stocks. They also discussed the Senate's bipartisan passage of a $250-billion bill aimed at countering China's tech ambitions and boosting semiconductor production in the United States. Speaking of the government: The IRS says it is investigating the release of wealthy Americans' tax information in wake of ProPublica publishing details about the reported income and tax payments of multi-billionaires such as Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett. Also in focus: Shares of Campbell Soup tumble on the company's weaker-than-expected quarterly results, Merck agrees to supply the U.S. government with its oral antiviral treatment for COVID, Why yields are falling as the S&P 500 is within striking distance of a record intraday high, and Lordstown Motors shares take a big hit after the electric truck maker said there was "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue as a going concern. The anchors reflected on what Lordstown's CEO told CNBC back in March about how "we never said we had orders". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://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 a new twist when it comes to the "meme stock madness" -- Wendy's and Chamath Palihapitiya's Clover Health each soaring after chatter about both companies grew on Reddit's WallStreetBets forum. AMC Entertainment and GameStop also experiencing gains. On the flip side, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies under pressure on worries about tighter regulation. The anchors also discussed the U.S. recovering millions of dollars in crypto that had been paid to the Colonial Pipeline ransomware hackers. Southwest announcing it has agreed to add 34 Boeing 737 Max jets to its orders for 2022, bringing the total orders for that year to 234. Honeywell Chairman & CEO Darius Adamczyk appeared on the program to discuss his deal to form the world's largest quantum computing business -- looking to capitalize on what he says is projected to become a $1-trillion quantum computing industry. Carl, David and Jim had a wide-ranging discussion about a report from ProPublica: The investigative journalism group says it has obtained a vast cache of IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth - sometimes, even nothing. Also in focus: FDA Approval of Biogen's Alzheimer's drug and what it means for the stock. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A big morning for "Squawk on the Street" as Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber mark the show's return to the New York Stock Exchange for the first time since March 2020, discussing what it means to be back at the "Big Board", how businesses are pushing to reopen and where the reopening trade fits into the picture. NYSE President Stacey Cunningham joined the program to talk about the exchange's reopening progress as well as the volatility in meme stocks. The anchors also reacted to the G-7 agreement to pursue the Biden Administration's idea of a global minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15 percent. On the M&A front, private equity firms Blackstone, Carlyle and Hellman & Friedman team up to acquire medical supply company Medline in a $34-billion leveraged buyout. Also in focus: Twitter & Square CEO Jack Dorsey making a bullish case for Bitcoin, Jeff Bezos' plan to join a Blue Origin space flight in July, Tesla cancels production of its Model S Plaid+ vehicle, and Biogen shares rise ahead of an FDA decision on whether to approve the company's Alzheimer's drug. Bristol Myers Squibb CEO Dr. Giovanni Caforio appeared on the program to discuss his company's cancer drug pipeline -- including the future for Opdivo which has experienced slower sales growth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this "Jobs Friday", Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Morgan Brennan discussed market reaction to the much-anticipated employment report, which shows the U.S. added 559,000 jobs in May -- doubling April's numbers but still below consensus estimates. The unemployment rate fell to 5.8%. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh joined the program in a "First on CNBC" interview about the jobs report and what's ahead for the recovery, inflation and infrastructure talks. "Meme stocks madness" once again in the spotlight: Shares of AMC Entertainment volatile after tumbling on Thursday. CEO Adam Aron is urging shareholders to back his plan for the company to issue 25 million more shares. The anchors reacted to what Aron said about the plan to Trey Collins, host of the "Trey's Trades" YouTube channel. On the crypto front, Bitcoin falls after Elon Musk tweets a breakup meme. Sources telling David that a SPAC backed by Bill Ackman's Pershing Square confirms it is in talks to buy a 10-percent stake in Universal Music Group. Also in focus: Stock winners and losers including GM, Ford and Wells Fargo – and a preview of Squawk on the Street’s return to the NYSE on June 7. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One day after shares of AMC Entertainment closed up a whopping 95-percent, Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Morgan Brennan led off with the big story of the morning: AMC’s stock tumbling after the theater chain filed to sell more than 11.5 million common shares "from time to time". But in its regulatory filing, AMC also warned investors about the stock's recent volatility: "Under the circumstances, we caution you against investing in our Class A common stock, unless you are prepared to incur the risk of losing all or a substantial portion of your investment." IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond joined the program and offered his take on the AMC frenzy, theater re-openings and what they all mean for his business. The anchors also discussed the regulatory picture for some of the so-called "meme stocks" with a former SEC official. General Motors and Ford among the S&P 500's best performers on a rough day for stocks: GM announcing it expects first half results to be "significantly better" than prior guidance, while Ford reports U.S. auto sales up 4.1-percent in May. Also in focus: Blackberry riding the Reddit-fueled rally – the stock up 75-percent over five days, and the picture for crypto one day after Dogecoin's 30-percent surge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Mike Santoli led off the show with another day of "meme stock madness": Shares of AMC Entertainment soaring for a second consecutive session. CEO Adam Aron reaching out to retail shareholders by unveiling "AMC Investor Connect", which includes perks such as free popcorn and special rewards for AMC shareholders who patronize the company's theaters in the United States. The anchors also reacted to what prominent media investor Mario Gabelli told CNBC about investor reaction to AMC. Also on the theater front, Goldman Sachs downgraded IMAX and Cinemark to "Sell" from "Neutral." Carl, David and Mike also discussed the latest saga involving Elon Musk and the SEC: Regulators reportedly told Tesla once in 2019 and once in 2020, that it had failed to properly approve tweets by Musk on two occasions. Zoom Video also in focus after the company's better-than-expected quarterly results and upbeat guidance. The anchors and an analyst who covers Zoom explored what's next for both the stock and the work-from-home trade. KBW CEO Tom Michaud joined the program to discuss the rally in bank stocks, which have tripled the performance of the S&P 500 so far this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Mike Santoli kicked off the first trading day of June with a look at the reopening trade getting stocks off to an upbeat start after a mixed month of May. AMC Entertainment shares received a major boost, soaring on the announcement of a new stock sale. The anchors discussed that development and the future for so-called "meme stocks" with two Wall Street analysts, one of which reiterated its "sell” rating on AMC. Infrastructure negotiations also in the spotlight, as the White House sets a June 7 deadline for GOP lawmakers to reach a deal. Carl, Jim and Mike also reacted to Elon Musk tweeting that Tesla vehicle prices are rising due to supply chain pressures, plus Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger telling a conference in Taipei that he thinks recovery from the chip shortage could take several years. Also in focus: SoFi begins trading on the Nasdaq after combining with Chamath Palihapitiya's "Social Capital Hedosophia V" SPAC, Cloudera agrees to be taken private by KKR and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in a $5.3-billion, deal, and what to expect from Zoom Video's quarterly results due out after the bell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber dig through the big market movers of the morning including the meme stocks. The Biden administration is set to release its first budget later today. Best Buy pointed to the hot housing market as one of the key reasons for strong sales in the fiscal first quarter. CEO Corie Barry said the company has a “unique advantage” by selling products and offering services, such as home installations. Some analysts, however, have cautioned that the retailer could see dampened demand as consumers spend less on technology and devices and more on dining out. Jim Cramer gives his take. CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla looks at the SPDR S&P Retail ETF and the stock that’s helping it move higher. Plus, Boeing fell 1.2% in the premarket on news that the jet maker had halted deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discuss the market moves, as we inch towards the end of May. Plus, David’s reporting on activist firm Engine No. 1 winning at least two board seats at Exxon following a historic battle over the oil giant’s board of directors. Plus, Biden’s economic agenda is front and center as Senate Republicans unveil their $928 billion infrastructure counteroffer to President Joe Biden today. Plus, Geoffrey Martha, Medtronic Chairman and CEO, discusses the company’s fourth-quarter earnings beat and outlook. Plus, Snowflake’s recent earnings report and how deal making will change after the pandemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber begin the morning with breaking news, as Amazon buys MGM Studios for $8.45 billion. It’s Amazon’s most ambitious move into the entertainment business and its second-largest acquisition. Amazon paid $13.7 billion for Whole Goods back in 2017. Carl, Jim and David discuss the big rally in meme stocks, as GameStop & AMC surge. Plus, the most well-known CEOs on Wall Street prepare to testify before the Senate Banking Committee at 10am ET time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discuss the massive swings in crypto. Elon Musk announcing he met with bitcoin miners to address environmental concerns surrounding digital currencies. Plus, David’s new reporting on Amazon closing in on a deal with MGM. Shares of Lordstown getting crushed after slashing its production forecast for its EV pickup. IAC completing its spinoff of Vimeo. Plus, Carl, Jim & David discuss the other movers of the morning including, Live Nation, United, Alaska Air and the big banks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discuss the massive volatility in crypto. Bitcoin rebounding after a wild weekend that took it below $32K. Plus, David’s exclusive interview with Liberty Media Chairman, John Malone. Hear what he had to say about the Discovery – WarnerMedia merger and more. Plus, Carl, David and Jim dig through the big movers of the morning. Virgin Galactic soaring after it held a successful test flight over the weekend of its SpaceShipTwo craft. Jim’s “Mad Dash” takes a bite out of Beyond Meat. The maker of plant-based meat alternatives receiving a double upgrade at Jefferies to “outperform” from “underperform,” based on an expected recovery in organic growth and rebounding foodservice channels. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed a volatile week for both stocks and cryptocurrency, with the major indices extending Thursday's gains. Cramer explains why he believes the linkage between moves in crypto and the broader market is going to end soon. The anchors also explored where the potential regulation of crypto comes into the picture -- and how SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has his hands full on many fronts. A twist in the aftermath of the WarnerMedia-Discovery merger deal: Jim puts AT&T CEO John Stankey and his predecessor Randall Stephenson on Cramer's "Wall of Shame." AT&T did receive a pair of Wall Street upgrades. The stock has taken a hit since the deal was announced. The anchors previewed what to expect when Apple CEO Tim Cook takes the stand today in the trial pitting Apple against "Fortnite" creator Epic Games -- the dominance of Apple's app store at the center of the dispute. David and Jim also reacted to media mogul Barry Diller's comments to CNBC about Apple -- saying the tech giant overcharges companies in a "disgusting manner." Also in focus: Nvidia setting a 4-for-1 stock split, and analyst Adam Jonas of Morgan Stanley says people should listen to Cramer's message on the "speculative nature" of investing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber looked at the road ahead for the markets, as stocks look to break a three-day losing streak. They explored whether the worst could be over for supply chain issues and chip shortages. Cisco shares down sharply despite posting better-than-expected quarterly results. The anchors reacted to CEO Chuck Robbins telling CNBC that Cisco experienced its highest order growth in a decade. They also discussed the volatility in cryptocurrencies one day after Bitcoin fell as much as 30-percent before recouping some losses: Bank of America out with a note saying it took Bitcoin only three months to go from "trendy to tacky," while Cramer says it's time for the SEC and its chairman Gary Gensler to consider crypto an asset worth regulating. Also in focus: Ford unveiling its new electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck and what it could mean for Tesla and other EV makers, Oat milk maker "Oatly" going public one day after Web hosting company Squarespace saw its stock drop sharply in its Wall Street debut, and Intel shareholders rejecting the company's executive compensation plan. The CEO of Petco appeared on the program to discuss his company's results and game plan for growth in wake of the pandemic and recovery. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber explored a rough morning for the markets: Stocks selling off and extending Tuesday's losses -- especially in the tech sector, while Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced their biggest one-day drop since March 2020 after China banned financial institutions and payment companies from providing crypto services. Bitcoin came close to falling below the $30,000 level. The anchors discussed how investors should approach the cryptocurrency crash and the big pullback in stocks -- including when it comes to some of the speculative names. But they also highlighted a bright spot: Target shares up sharply after much better-than-expected Q1 results, as same-store sales more than doubled analysts' forecasts. The anchors reacted to what Target CEO Brian Cornell told CNBC about how the retailer is navigating supply chain issues. Big discussion surrounding Jim Cramer's tweet about AT&T: "Debating putting the $T people on the Wall of Shame.. They have earned it. You really have to work at it to get on the wall”. Also in focus: The future for Apple TV+ in wake of the WarnerMedia-Discovery merger deal, plus earnings winners and losers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber began the show with a look at retail earnings: Walmart, Home Depot and Macy's each posting better-than-expected quarterly results. Walmart and Macy's citing government stimulus as one of the catalysts behind their numbers. The anchors explored what the retailers' results tell us about the recovery and the role that increased vaccinations are playing in getting consumers back into the stores. They also discussed the jump in lumber prices and how they figured into Home Depot's results. M&A also in the spotlight: AT&T shares down sharply one day after announcing it has agreed to merge its WarnerMedia unit with Discovery. Looking back at Monday's appearances by AT&T CEO John Stankey and Discovery CEO David Zaslav on the 10am ET hour of "Squawk on the Street", the anchors reacted to two comments: What Stankey said about AT&T's dividend -- and Zaslav's remarks on succeeding with production and content. Meantime, sources say Amazon is in talks to acquire MGM Studios. Other stories in focus: A report from the New York Times saying that "In China, Apple Compromises on Censorship and Surveillance", why being long Bitcoin was the most crowded trade in Bank of America's fund manager survey for May, the Elon Musk effect on cryptocurrency, the road ahead for auto-related SPACs, and regulators getting ready to review CN's takeover offer for Kansas City Southern. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://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 big deal of the morning: AT&T and Discovery announced a deal to combine Discovery with AT&T’s WarnerMedia unit. The combination would be co-owned by current shareholders of both companies, and would put streaming services HBO Max and Discovery+ under one roof -- positioning it to challenge the likes of Netflix and Disney+. The anchors explored what the WarnerMedia-Discovery merger could mean for the streaming landscape, the media industry overall and investors. The reopening trade also in focus after the CDC defended the agency’s decision to tell people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 they can go without a mask -- but the new guidelines do not lift local mask mandates. The anchors reacted to CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky's comments on NBC's "Meet The Press" -- and explored the challenges businesses are facing in wake of the decision on masks. Companies such as Walmart, Starbucks and Costco have dropped their mask requirements. On the crypto front, Elon Musk out with tweets clarifying "Tesla has not sold any Bitcoin." This coming after his tweets over the weekend hinting the automaker was considering or may have already sold some of its Bitcoin holdings. Bitcoin recouped some of its losses after the cryptocurrency fell below $43,000. Also in focus: What's sending stocks lower after a volatile week, plus Spotify CEO Daniel Ek saying his bid to acquire U.K. soccer club Arsenal was rejected. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber capped a volatile week for the markets with a look stocks extending Thursday's rally, shrugging off inflation fears and weaker-than-expected retail sales data for April. Disney shares bucking the morning's uptrend as slowing subscriber growth for its Disney+ streaming service overshadowed better than expected earnings. The reopening trade in the spotlight after the CDC announced updated guidelines saying fully vaccinated people can go without masks both indoors and outdoors except in certain cases. The anchors reacted to what former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC about the guidelines. On the crypto front: Shares of Coinbase jumped in reaction to its first quarterly results since going public -- and Dogecoin soars after Elon Musk tweeted that he is working with the cryptocurrency's developers to improve its efficiency. Exxon Mobil Chairman & CEO Darren Woods joined the program exclusively to discuss everything from activist pressure on the oil giant -- to his thoughts on the fallout from the Colonial Pipeline hack. Also in focus: DoorDash surges on quarterly results, plus Kansas City Southern terminating its deal with Canadian Pacific and agreeing to accept what it calls a superior takeover offer from railroad rival CN. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The morning after a sell-off fueled by inflation fears -- resulting in the worst day for stocks since winter -- Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber explored the rebound in stocks after three days of selling. The jump coming despite newly-released wholesale inflation data showing the Producer Price Index for April up 0.6% overall from the prior month -- twice as high as expected. Big tech names such as the FAANG stocks bouncing back - how should you play them now? The anchors reacted to what Softbank CEO Masa Son told CNBC about his outlook for tech -- he said fundamentals are strong and companies are still growing. As for the labor market: Carl, Jim and David highlighted news from two big companies: Amazon announced it is hiring 75,000 employees across fulfillment and transportation, with average starting pay of over $17 per hour and sign-on bonuses of up to $1,000, while McDonald's says it is raising hourly wages at company-owned locations as it looks to bring on 10,000 workers over the next three months at just over 650 stores. This comes as government data show weekly jobless claims fell to a pandemic-low 473,000. The anchors also discussed Bitcoin sliding back below $50,000 after Elon Musk tweeted that Tesla has stopped accepting the cryptocurrency for vehicle purchases, citing concerns about "rapidly increasing use of fossil fuels for bitcoin mining." Also in focus: Colonial Pipeline's post-hack restart and how soon the gasoline shortage might end, Alibaba shares falling despite a surge in e-commerce revenue, and what to expect from retail sales data due out Friday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://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 by discussing new inflation data’s impact on the markets: The Consumer Price Index up 4.2-percent from year-ago levels -- the fastest pace in 12 years. That news adding to this week's tech sell-off and impacting names from Apple to Tesla. Recent weakness continues for Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation ETF, which is now down more than a third from its February highs. The anchors explored what's next for the "Wood-Stocks" in that ETF -- and reacted to comments about inflation and growth stocks that Wood made at her firm's webinar. They also took a closer look at the impact from the Colonial Pipeline hack, resulting in gasoline shortages across the Southeast and long lines at gas pumps. Carl, Jim and David reacted to comments from Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, who said there’s no need for people to hoard gasoline because Colonial has said it is hoping for full restoration by the weekend. Also in focus: St. Louis Fed President James Bullard responds to billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller's criticism of the policymakers' approach to an economic rebound, the outlook for auto stocks such as Ford amid the global chip shortage, and sales of Tesla's made-in-China vehicles slumping 27% in April from March. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://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 by discussing the extension of the tech sell-off dragging down the markets overall -- with Tesla, semiconductors and FAANG names among those under pressure. Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation ETF extending losses of its own, down more than 14-percent for the month. The anchors explored whether now's the time to buy some of the ETF's beaten-down components such as Zoom, Roku and Twilio. They also reacted to what billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller told CNBC about Fed policymakers -- he says they are failing to adjust to improved economic conditions by clinging to an emergency policy. Also in focus: The EPA's response to the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack and what it could mean for gas prices, Biotech firm Gingko Bioworks agreeing to go public in a $15-billion SPAC Deal, What the CEO of Simon Property Group is saying about earnings and what he's seeing from shoppers at the malls, and L Brands' decision to spin off Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works into two public companies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber began a new week with a look at tech stocks under pressure, after Citi downgraded Facebook and Google parent Alphabet to neutral. But that news didn't stop the Dow from hitting a new all-time intraday high -- as money rotates out of tech into industrials and other sectors. The anchors reacted to what ARK CEO Cathie Wood told CNBC about how such rotation has taken a toll on the performance of her firm's Innovation ETF. Elon Musk's mention of Dogecoin during his appearance on Saturday Night Live sent the cryptocurrency plummeting -- at one point losing more than a third of its value on Sunday. The anchors explored the upward momentum in Ethereum, as well as the mindset of the Robinhood cohort/new group of investors -- what they're buying and what they're shunning. Also in focus: Oil prices react to Friday's cybersecurity attack on the Colonial Pipeline – the country's largest fuel pipeline, and earnings winners and losers including Marriott and what the hotel giant is saying about its quarterly results and booking demand amid the pandemic. CNBC returns to the NYSE for the first time since the pandemic began. At the "Big Board", Bob Pisani interviewed NYSE President Stacey Cunningham about the exchange adjusting its COVID health and safety protocols -- easing restrictions on the trading floor and welcoming the return of media outlets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber took a deep dive into the April employment report and what it could mean for the recovery and the markets. 266,000 non-farm jobs were added, well below the one million jobs economists had been expecting. The unemployment rate rose to 6.1-percent, but more people entered the workforce in April. The debate has intensified: Are government unemployment benefits giving potential workers an incentive to stay home? That's one of the questions the anchors asked U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh when he appeared on the program to discuss the jobs report, labor shortages and the recovery. It was a good morning for tech stocks as shares of Peloton, Square and Roku rose sharply in reaction to their quarterly results -- Peloton up despite lowered guidance in wake of its treadmill recall. Carl, Jim and David also reacted to what SEC Chairman Gary Gensler told CNBC about the Archegos fallout and regulating Bitcoin -- this ahead of Elon Musk's scheduled guest host appearance on "Saturday Night Live". The watch is on to see what Musk might say on SNL about cryptocurrency. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber took a wide-ranging look at the reopening trade: Uber shares under pressure after the company reported a revenue miss, vaccine makers such as Pfizer, BioNTech and Moderna saw their shares take a hit after the Biden Administration announced that it supports waiving intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines, and Peloton trying to rebound one day after announcing voluntary recalls of its treadmill machines over safety concerns. The anchors also reacted to comments made to CNBC by Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla. Lots of reaction to earnings from the likes of ViacomCBS, PayPal, Kellogg, and Etsy. That also goes for Norwegian Cruise Line -- the company says "a potential mid-summer restart from U.S. ports could be in jeopardy" depending on talks with the CDC. The anchors also engaged in a lively discussion about the run-up in cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum -- and what PayPal CEO Dan Schulman said about his company's crypto strategy. The hour ends with more on the economic reopening: Carl, Jim and David spoke about how they finally got together for the first time in 14 months -- at Cramer's restaurant in Brooklyn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://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 breaking news: Facebook's Oversight Board has ruled to uphold the social media network's decision to ban former President Donald Trump from the site. But the board also ruled it was not appropriate for Facebook to impose an indefinite suspension, adding the company must review the matter within six months. The anchors explored the ramifications of the ruling, including what it means for the social media landscape and Facebook's stock. Also in focus: What's next for tech stocks after Tuesday's sell-off, Treasury Secretary Yellen backtracking her remarks about hiking interest rates, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon slams Bitcoin, sources telling David that Equinox is in talks to go public via a SPAC backed by venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya, plus earnings winners and losers. UBS CEO Ralph Hamers appeared on the program in his first U.S. television interview since taking the top job at the Swiss bank. He discussed his company's loss related to the Archegos hedge fund scandal, as well as his growth strategy for UBS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber explored the pullback for stocks despite states taking additional steps to reopen their economies and Pfizer posting better-than-expected quarterly results and boosting its COVID vaccine sales forecast -- this as the FDA is expected to authorize the vaccine for use in adolescents aged 12-15. Stocks rotating out of big tech names such as Apple and semiconductors. Two words the anchors focused on regarding the markets and many earnings reports: "inflation" and "shortages". With the chip shortage in the spotlight, Intel said it will invest $3.5-billion to expand its New Mexico manufacturing operations -- and Taiwan Semiconductor reportedly set to build additional chipmaking factories in Arizona beyond the one currently planned. The anchors also discussed Bill and Melinda Gates' decision to divorce after 27 years of marriage but continue to work together on their charitable foundation. Breaking news out of Ford: The company reporting a 64.8% surge in auto sales for April, including record demand for electric vehicles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber began the show by discussing what Berkshire Hathaway Chairman & CEO Warren Buffett and Vice Chairman Charlie Munger said at their company's annual shareholder meeting over the weekend -- from bitcoin and stocks such as Apple to inflation and climate change. Buffett and Munger had some harsh words for SPACs and trading platform Robinhood: Buffett called SPACs a "killer" and criticized Robinhood of catering to the gambling instincts of investors. Robinhood put out a statement slamming Buffett's comments. You'll want to hear the anchors' reaction to Buffett's remarks and whether or not they agree with the "Oracle of Omaha." Verizon making news on the M&A front, confirming it has agreed to sell media assets including Yahoo and AOL to private equity firm Apollo Global Management for $5-billion. The anchors also looked at what to expect from the markets in May following a strong April for stocks. Also in focus: Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger's comments to "60 Minutes" about the chip shortage, plus Charlie Munger sounding off about tax hikes in states such as California -- "I do think it is stupid for states to drive out their wealthiest citizens." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the final trading day of what has been a strong April for stocks, Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer led off the show with a look at blowout quarterly results from Amazon which sent the stock higher. They explored Amazon's dominance over retail and the strength in its Amazon Web Services unit -- and that with lots of cash on the sidelines, big tech names such as Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook are poised to benefit. On the flip side, Twitter shares tumble as investor concerns about expenses and the possibility of slower user growth overshadow better-than-expected results. As we end a bullish month of April, the anchors explored whether investors will "sell in May and go away." Cramer digs deep into the stocks he says are coming out of the earnings season "not unscathed." Apple also in the spotlight after the EU accused the tech giant of antitrust violations over App Store rules after a complaint by Spotify -- whose founder and CEO Daniel Ek told the anchors earlier in the week the music streaming service is "fighting for a level playing field." Also in focus: What Caterpillar CEO Jim Umpleby told CNBC about the global chip shortage, and looking back at a blockbuster week of CEO interviews on "Squawk on the Street": You'll hear what the CEOs of Boeing, AMD and Starbucks had to say about the outlook for reopening. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer delved into the busiest day of earnings season by leading with better-than-expected quarterly results from Apple and Facebook -- both stocks up sharply on the news, resulting in new record intraday highs for both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Cramer says the Apple and Facebook numbers are proof that you shouldn't count the FAANG stocks out yet. Carl and Jim also reacted to what Apple CEO Tim Cook said on the company's earnings call about stronger demand -- as well as what he told CNBC about iMac sales in wake of work-from-home trends. Other earnings names in the spotlight included Dow components Caterpillar, McDonald's and Merck. The anchors also discussed Ford CEO Jim Farley telling CNBC that he thinks the chip shortage "may extend in the second half.” President Biden's Wednesday night address to a joint session of Congress also in focus: He pushed his idea of hiking taxes on the wealthy to pay for his economic agenda. His message for the richest Americans: "Pay your fair share." ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott joined the program to discuss his company's quarterly results that beat analyst estimates but failed to lift the stock. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a day in which more than 40 S&P 500 companies are reporting quarterly results, Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber led off a huge show with reaction to a barrage of earnings reports including those out of big tech: Shares of Google parent Alphabet surge after the company posted its most profitable quarter ever, while Microsoft shares fall despite better-than-expected quarterly results and guidance – the company booking its biggest revenue growth since 2018. The anchors and Phil LeBeau interviewed Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun about the company’s sixth-consecutive quarterly loss and why he feels the jet maker has turned the corner as domestic markets rebound. AMD CEO Lisa Su joined the program to discuss her company’s better-than-expected results and how it is navigating the global chip shortage. The anchors also interviewed Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson about his company’s results and strategy to grow sales amid a ramp-up in COVID vaccinations. We end the hour with Spotify CEO Daniel Ek: The music streaming service’s guidance taking a toll on the stock. You’ll want to hear what he has to say about his bid to acquire legendary UK soccer team Arsenal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber kicked off the show with an in-depth look at Tesla -- shares down despite record first-quarter results. Cramer sounded off about CEO Elon Musk and Tesla's numbers: "This was not the quarter I expected. It's not the quarter I would go on SNL after." The anchors also reacted to what Musk said on Tesla's earnings call about the company's "insane difficulties" with the supply chain in wake of the chip shortage. Other earnings in the spotlight include 3M, Raytheon, General Electric and UPS. GameStop among the biggest gainers after announcing it had completed the sale of 3.5-million shares, generating proceeds of about $551 million. Also in focus: JetBlue posting a narrower than expected quarterly loss and adding it is seeing a rebound in passenger demand, Eli Lilly shares tumble on a quarterly miss, and Hasbro reports an earnings beat but misses on revenue due to factors related to the pandemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber kicked off the show by discussing what to expect from a big week of earnings reports -- including names such as Tesla, Apple and Amazon. Apple also making news by announcing it is committing $430-billion in U.S. investments over five years -- the plan includes more than 20,000 new American jobs. As for the reopening trade: Sanofi announced it has agreed to help manufacture Moderna's COVID vaccine -- and plans to fill and finish up to 200 million doses by September. The Sanofi/Moderna news comes after states began administering Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine over the weekend, once federal regulators recommended that a pause be lifted. The anchors explored the road ahead for travel as well as workers returning to the office in wake of the vaccination ramp-up. They also reacted to what former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC about his call for the CDC to end outdoor mask edicts. Also in focus: Bitcoin rebounding back above $50,000 after last week's sell-off, Volkswagen warning of a big production hit due to the global chip shortage and what it could mean for automakers in the U.S., an update on the railroad bidding war for Kansas City Southern, cybersecurity company Proofpoint agrees to be taken private in a $12.3-billion deal, and last year’s eye-opening compensation for CEOs despite the pandemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed what's next for stocks after Thursday's sell-off, sparked by fears about President Biden's plan to hike the capital gains tax rate to 39.6% for those Americans earning more than $1-million. They also talked about a note out of Goldman Sachs that says the final capital gains tax increase likely will be much less than Wall Street fears. Those tax fears playing a role in Bitcoin tumbling below $50,000 for the first time since early March. Intel also seeing its stock slide despite first-quarter earnings that beat analyst estimates. The anchors reacted to what CEO Pat Gelsinger told Jim Cramer about the global chip shortage. Other earnings movers in focus: American Express (especially on the travel spending front), Honeywell, Snap, Mattel and Kimberly-Clark -- what do their results tell us about the recovery? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber began the show by highlighting that "Jeopardy" has chosen David as one of the guest hosts to close out Season 37 of the legendary game show. On the corporate front: Credit Suisse shares took a hit after the bank reported losses related to the Archegos hedge fund scandal. The anchors reacted to comments from the CEO -- he called the losses "unacceptable" but insisted there is no risk culture problem at CS. A busy earnings calendar also in focus: American and Southwest among the airlines posting quarterly results. Southwest Chairman & CEO Gary Kelly appeared on the program to talk about the carrier's first quarter numbers, why he believes the worst may be over when it comes to weak travel demand amid the pandemic, the company's climate goals and why it's forecasting a lower cash burn rate. Dow Inc. CEO Jim Fitterling also came on the show to discuss his company's earnings and where COVID fits into the picture -- as well as Dow's recycling strategy when it comes to climate initiatives. The anchors took a closer look at AT&T -- one of the big earnings winners of the morning as the company added more wireless customers in Q1 than analysts had been expecting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber began the show with an in-depth look at Netflix's quarterly results -- the stock tumbling on a bigger-than-expected decline in subscriber growth. The anchors also reacted to comments Netflix Founder and Co-CEO Reed Hastings made on his company's earnings call – he said there is "no real change" Netflix can detect in the competitive environment. Also on the earnings front, Verizon beat on the top and bottom line but lost more wireless subscribers than expected during the first quarter. The program featured a live report from Minneapolis on the Derek Chauvin verdict. Apple in the spotlight the morning after its new product launch -- including iPad Pros that use the company's M1 chip and have 5G support. The anchors discussed Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty's call to raise her price target on Apple to $158. Also in focus: Travel amid the pandemic -- Goldman Sachs upgrades Norwegian Cruise Line to "Buy" while airline shares fall, the SPAC fallout and the SEC crackdown, a follow-up on Canadian National's $33-billion takeover bid for Kansas City Southern, and in a regulatory finding, Emergent BioSolutions said the FDA has asked the company to temporarily stop producing materials for COVID-19 vaccines while U.S. regulators investigate its plant in Baltimore responsible for ruining millions of Johnson & Johnson shots. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber kicked off the show with a look at the earnings parade, including results from Dow components IBM, Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson and Travelers. The CEO of Canadian National appeared on the program to discuss the railroad operator's offer to acquire Kansas City Southern for $325 per share in cash and stock. The transaction is valued at more than $33-billion including debt and tops the $275 per share deal Canadian Pacific struck with KC Southern. The anchors explored the reopening trade in wake of rising COVID cases: How long might it take to get people who are fully vaccinated back into the office? Also in focus: A preview of Apple's product event, United Airlines posts a wider-than-expected Q1 loss, Boeing extends the retirement age for CEO Dave Calhoun, what to expect from Netflix's quarterly earnings and subscriber numbers due out after the bell, and Cramer explains why he believes Fisker is not "the next Tesla." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber let off the show by discussing working our way back to normal: Jim and David being on set together for the first time in 13 months. They segued to Bitcoin's weekend sell-off and what it means for cryptocurrency and shares of Coinbase after last week's public debut. Coinbase's CEO sold shares of his stock and ARK Invest's Cathie Wood bought more Bitcoin. Semiconductors also in the spotlight: The UK government has intervened in Nvidia’s proposed $40-billion deal to acquire chip designer ARM on national security grounds. On the earnings front, Coca-Cola posted better-than-expected quarterly results and improved margins. Also in focus: The union that lost an election aimed at unionizing an Amazon warehouse in Alabama filed a federal complaint accusing the company of illegal interference, Dr. Anthony Fauci ‘s comments about the future for Johnson & Johnson's halted COVID vaccine, anchor reaction to what Disney CEO Bob Chapek said in a Barron's interview about streaming subscribers returning to reopened movie theaters and what the future holds for blockbuster film budgets, Peloton shares down sharply after a federal agency warned consumers to stop using the company's "Tread+" treadmill, and Tesla shares under pressure as authorities in Texas are looking into a Tesla crash over the weekend that killed two men. According to a report, no one was behind the wheel of the car. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re capping off our inaugural week packed with powerhouse guests and the top stories in tech with an exclusive interview with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky. He discusses the future of work and his travel expectations post-Covid with our Deirdre Bosa. Plus, big time tech investor Jason Calacanis joins us to weigh in on the week of market debuts, Coinbase’s implications for crypto and Robinhood’s fight in Massachusetts. We’ve also got new product news coming up next week from Apple-we’re digging into customer loyalty to both Apple and Amazon remaining high. And our Julia Boorstin takes us live to Universal Studios Hollywood on re-opening day. CNBC’s Josh Lipton also joins to break down the chip stocks to invest in right now. That and so much more today on the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed a record run for stocks: The Dow closed above 34,000 on Thursday for the first time, going on to hit fresh all-time intraday highs at the market open along with the S&P 500. The anchors highlight stats which show U.S. stocks' 76% jump year-over-year from March 2020 lows marked the biggest such surge in 100 years. The anchors also took a closer look at Morgan Stanley's record first-quarter profit along with the losses related to the Archegos hedge fund scandal: What do this week's bank earnings mean for the financial sector going forward? The Treasury Department released a report saying it is keeping China on a watch list of countries with questionable currency practices but is not labeling it a currency manipulator. In the trading spotlight: Massachusetts regulators are seeking to revoke Robinhood's license as a broker-dealer in the state, accusing the firm of "aggressively inducing and enticing trading among its customers" - plus Greenlight Capital's David Einhorn blaming Chamath Palihapitiya and Elon Musk of throwing "jet fuel" on the GameStop trading frenzy. Also in focus: The reopening trade and the challenges Johnson & Johnson faces with its COVID vaccine on pause, David Faber's weekly SPACs report, and the state of the IPO market in light of this week's Coinbase direct listing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lots to cover in tech today. We’ve got a packed show. We hit the biggest news of the day in tech with Kanyi Maqubela of Kindred Ventures. He gives us his take on Bezos’ comments to shareholders on the Alabama union vote defeat and the record-breaking Coinbase market debut yesterday. On the Coinbase front, the OG investor in the crypto platform Garry Tan joins on why he got in early and his initial belief in the company. Plus, we’ve got AppLovin CEO Adam Foroughi ahead of the IPO shaping up to be one of the largest this year. Finally, we’re tracking Jack Ma as he resurfaces for the first time since October with Financial Times reporter Ryan McMorrow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed the catalysts sparking another record-setting day for the Dow and S&P 500: U.S. retail sales jumped 9.8% in March as more Americans were vaccinated and spent $1,400 stimulus checks, jobless claims sunk to a post-pandemic low of 576,000 last week, and Bank of America and Citigroup posted first-quarter results that beat Wall Street Estimates -- and Citi announced it is exiting consumer banking in 13 countries including China, Vietnam, India and Australia. Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian joined the program exclusively to discuss everything from the surge in travel bookings as vaccinations increase --to the company's stance on the Georgia voting law. The anchors also took a closer look at what's next for Coinbase one day after its strong public debut -- the cryptocurrency exchange finished Wednesday's trading session with a market value of almost $86-billion. Also in focus: Walmart investing in General Motors' "Cruise" self-driving car subsidiary, Dell outlining its VMWare spin-off plan, and Merck saying its antiviral pill for COVID shows promise for non-hospitalized patients. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’ve got a new show and we’re in the swing of things. Today on the show, CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla, Jon Fortt and Deirdre Bosa take a deep dive into the long-awaited Coinbase IPO and talk the future of crypto with Coinbase investor Ron Conway. Plus, we’ve got an exclusive interview with Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield, and Julia Boorstin joins to break down a CNBC.com scoop on the recent GOP retreat that brought together major donors and leaders at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber began the program with a closer look at an historic moment for cryptocurrency: Coinbase -- the largest crypto exchange in the U.S. -- going public with a direct listing on the Nasdaq, as Bitcoin surpasses $64,000 for the first time ever. The anchors explored what Coinbase's debut could mean for the crypto industry and investors -- and reacted to Coinbase's CEO telling CNBC why he's bullish about growing its institutional customer base. They also took a deep dive into the first day of big bank earnings with results from JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo. Shares of Moderna rose after it released new data showing its COVID-19 vaccine was more than 90% effective at protecting against the virus -- and more than 95% effective against severe disease up to six months after the second dose. Carl, Jim and David discussed the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine pause and what Moderna's CEO had to say about it. They also talked about the breaking news involving Bernie Madoff: The mastermind behind the biggest investment fraud in U.S. history has died at the age of 82. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TechCheck Day 2! On our second day as a new show, CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla, Jon Fortt and Deirdre Bosa talk to Twitter’s Former CEO Dick Costolo about Grab, SPACs, valuations and how Bitcoin keeps climbing higher. Then, Affirm’s Founder & CEO Max Levchin weighs in on the future of payments and gives us a gutcheck after the company’s IPO earlier this year. We also hit the J&J news of the day and Julia Boorstin talks Facebook’s plan to delve deeper into the dating space. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber led off with big news on the COVID vaccine front: Both the FDA and CDC recommended pausing use of Johnson & Johnson's one-shot vaccine after six women developed rare blood clots. The news weighed on shares of JNJ and stocks that are part of the reopening trade. The anchors also reacted to the world's largest SPAC merger: Grab -- a Southeast Asian ride-hailing giant backed by Softbank -- has agreed to merge with Altimeter Growth in a deal valued at about $40-billion. Also in focus: Bitcoin hitting a new record high above $63,000 as Coinbase gets ready for its direct listing on Wednesday, and lots talk about the chip sector -- from what Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said at his company's GTC conference about new products and autonomous cars to anchor chat about the chip shortage's impact on automakers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, CNBC launched its newest daily podcast, TechCheck. Each day, CNBC’s Jon Fortt, Carl Quintanilla and Deirdre Bosa bring you the boldest ideas and most influential names in the tech industry. This bi-coastal program dives deep into stocks focused on new technologies and trends while highlighting the latest news out of iconic companies, FAANG heavyweights, social media darlings, streaming giants, red-hot disruptors and more. Available to listen daily by 12:30pm ET / 9:30AM PT. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber took an in-depth look at the deal of the day: Microsoft agreeing to acquire artificial intelligence and speech recognition company Nuance Communications in an all-cash transaction valued at $56 per share or $19.7-billion including debt. Jon Fortt led off an exclusive interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Nuance CEO Mark Benjamin about the deal. Carl, Jim and David also reacted to comments Fed Chair Jerome Powell made on "60 Minutes" about the economic recovery amid a ramp-up in vaccinations, the challenges new COVID variants bring, and the Archegos hedge fund scandal. They also explored what to expect from the White House chip shortage summit set to include the CEOs of Ford, General Motors, Intel, AT&T and Google parent Alphabet. Also in focus: Shares of Alibaba rising despite the company being slapped with a $2.8-billion fine by Chinese regulators as a result of an anti-monopoly investigation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a day in which the Dow and S&P 500 each hit a fresh record high, Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Mike Santoli led off by discussing market reaction to wholesale inflation numbers that came in well above forecasts: What's at stake for the value reopening trade? They looked at the correlation between the S&P 500 and the 10-year note yield as well as what's fueling the recent Nasdaq/tech sector run-up. On the reopening front, the anchors discussed Florida suing the CDC to allow cruise to resume sailings, a Wall Street upgrade for Carnival, and reacted to what the CEO of Wynn Resorts told Jim Cramer about Las Vegas needing "airlift" to get back to 2019 levels. Boeing also in the spotlight after telling some of its customers that they should ground some 737 Max jets because of an electrical issue. The Amazon union vote in focus as the ballot count continues. David's roundup of the week in SPACs included what the SEC is saying about scrutinizing such transactions. Also in focus: Industrials such as Honeywell boost the Dow on analyst upgrades, and shares of Credit Suisse fall on a downgrade in wake of the Archegos hedge fund scandal. Snap-On CEO Nick Pinchuk joined the program to discuss the reopening of the economy, shares of his company hitting record highs, and electric vehicles. He said he's "happy about infrastructure" but also spoke out against hiking corporate tax rates to pay for President Biden's $2-trillion plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.