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Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, & David Faber kicked off the hour with the latest on the breaking news of the day: Venezuela, moments before ousted leader Maduro is due to appear in a New York Court - with wide-ranging implications for global markets, the energy complex, and the geopolitical order. Hear from a great lineup this hour: Rockefeller's Ruchir Sharma joined the team with a look at the market impact; Signum Global Advisors Founder Charles Myers - who's planning a trip to Venezuela with business leaders to explore investment prospects; and former Trump NSA head H.R. McMaster - with his take on what happens next in the country and beyond. 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 U.S. strikes on Venezuela over the weekend, which resulted in the capture of that country's president Nicolas Maduro. His federal court hearing on drug and weapons charges is slated for Monday in New York. Oil stocks such as Chevron rallied on the prospect of U.S energy companies gaining access to Venezuela's oil reserves. Hear what Cramer is saying about the AI trade in 2026. At the Nasdaq, CNBC parent Versant Media rang the opening bell — celebrating its debut as an independent publicly traded company after being spun off by Comcast. Also in focus: The Dow's new record high, what to expect from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's news conference at CES. Disclosure: Versant is the parent company of CNBC.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.

David Faber and Sara Eisen kicked off the first trading day of 2026 by exploring what to expect from stocks in the new year. In 2025, the major indices posted another year of double-digit gains. The anchors and Phil LeBeau discussed Tesla delivery numbers down 16% for Q4 and in negative territory for a second consecutive year. Mega-tech stocks such as Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple and Amazon began 2026 in rally mode. Jefferies chief strategist David Zervos offered his market and economic outlook for the new year. Mike Santoli broke down market momentum heading into 2026. Also in focus: Williams-Sonoma, RH and Wayfair rally after President Trump delays tariff hikes on furniture and kitchen cabinets.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.

David Faber and Sara Eisen wrapped with another year of double-digit gains for the stock market — and highlighted a number of names which more than doubled or tripled their returns in 2025. Lots to discuss on the AI front: What to expect from hyperscalers in the new year, news involving Nvidia and Taiwan Semiconductor — and why 2026 is a critical year for Apple. Former Federal Reserve vice chairman Alan Blinder joined the program to discuss what he's expecting from the Fed next year. Mike Santoli offered his perspective on this year's market trends. Also in focus: Warren Buffett's final day as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Nike CEO Elliott Hill buys $1 million worth of company shares.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 David Faber began the hour with a look at some defining economic charts of the year before breaking down the bull case for stocks with one longtime market veteran. Plus: Meta making a deeper push into AI agents with a new acquisition reportedly worth billions... hear key analysis from D.A. Davidson's Head of Internet Research - and the latest on Softbank fully funding its $40B commitment to OpenAI. Also in focus: Guggenheim's top retail picks for the new year - including some names you might not expect... Key details from fresh housing data just crossing... and a deep-dive on a new AI start-up hitting the restaurant scene. 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 and Sara Eisen discussed precious metals rebounding from Monday's sell-off — which resulted in the worst day for silver in almost five years. AI in the spotlight: Sources told David that SoftBank has completed its $40 billion investment commitment to OpenAI. Meta has agreed to acquire Singapore-based AI startup Manus. The anchors reacted to President Trump's harsh words for Fed Chair Powell. 2026 outlook: Semiconductors and the AI trade, commercial real estate, media and the battle for Warner Bros. 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 David Faber began the hour with a look at the precious metals rally - and why it's tied to the debasement trade - before discussing the broader market outlook with Trivariate's Adam Parker. Plus: is it time to go from hardware to software? Hear one veteran tech investor's take on why 2026 will see "mindblowing" advancements in the latter sector - and what it means for stocks... and former DOJ antitrust watchdog Jonathan Kanter's opinion on whether Nvidia's GROQ deal is a new way for companies to avoid scrutiny from regulators. Also in focus: a high stakes meeting today between the President and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - the team discussed the latest and what's at stake with former Council on Foreign Relations head Richard Haass. 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 and Sara Eisen kicked off the final trading week of 2025 with the precious metals rally taking a breather after silver topped $80 an ounce for the first time. Stocks also pulled back after the S&P 500 hit an all-time intraday high on Friday. Former Federal Reserve economist Claudia Sahm offered her 2026 outlook for the economy, inflation and the Fed. The anchors reacted to Lululemon founder Chip Wilson's decision to launch a proxy fight in an effort to shake up the company's board. Also in focus: Softbank ramps up its AI strategy with a $4 billion deal, the "Magnificent 7" gap that could widen in the new year, riding the financials rally into 2026.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.

Brian Sullivan, Morgan Brennan and Dominic Chu discussed fresh record highs for the S&P 500, sparking investor hopes for a "Santa Claus rally." Gold, silver and platinum also hit new all-time highs. David Faber outlined details of the story he broke shortly after the close of trading on Christmas Eve: Nvidia agreed to acquire assets from chip design startup Groq for $20 billion. Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX in the spotlight -- a former Tesla board member shares his 2026 expectations for both companies. Also in focus: The stocks that have more than doubled and tripled returns this year, defense sector strength, the outlook for Lululemon and Nike shares after a rough 2025, Strategy goes defensive on bitcoin, tech's Christmas winners.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.

Wharton School Professor Jeremy Siegel reacts to this morning’s jobless claims number, plus lays out some under the radar risk to the market. Then Crypto’s latest lobbying effort isn’t such a new idea. A look at the industry’s push into hospitality. And a multi-billion-dollar deal in pharma. The outlook for M&A and some names to watch. 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.

On the final trading day before Christmas, Carl Quintanilla and Melissa Lee explored Wall Street hopes for a "Santa Claus rally" one day after the S&P 500 hit a new record high. Oakmark Funds' Bill Nygren shared his outlook for the markets, as well as his take on the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery. Harris Oakmark is WBD's fifth-largest shareholder. Retail veteran Jan Kniffen offered his perspective on stores and the consumer as the holiday shopping season hits the homestretch. Also in focus: Nike shares rise thanks to Apple CEO Tim Cook, the Nvidia connection to Intel shares falling, the financial sector's rally to all-time highs, President Trump expects rate cuts from a new Fed chair, gold's record run, what crypto and a dive bar have in common.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 semiconductor giant ‘should not be down.’ 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.

The FDA approving the first GLP-1 pill for obesity from Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk. CNBC speaking with the CEO about expanding access and how the pill will increase the company’s competitive edge. Then, former U.K. Treasury Minister Jim O’Neill. His outlook for global markets. And President Trump saying “aggressive housing reform” is coming next year. UBS helps look at possible policy changes and the impact to stocks in the sector. 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 led off show with the weight loss drug wars: Shares of Novo Nordisk shares surged after the FDA approved the company's Wegovy pill — making it the first oral GLP-1 cleared by regulators for treatment of obesity. ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott joined the program to discuss his company's deal to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75 billion in cash. Hear what McDermott had to say about this year's slump in shares of ServiceNow and other software stocks. Also in focus: Q3 GDP shows 4.3% growth, the AI trade, countdown to Christmas and new data on holiday spending, Tesla gets a big price target boost on Wall Street, the stock that's getting a lift from President Trump's battleship announcement. 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 doesn’t want to ‘chase’ this software 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.

A new report says Nvidia could start shipping its H200 chip to China as soon as February, but some major roadblocks remain. Then a top wall street analyst says there is an under-the-radar indicator when it comes to determining what retailers will outperform. Plus, companies prepare for a slew of new State AI laws set to go into effect on January 1st.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 kicked off the holiday-shortened trading week with breaking news from Jim: Nelson Peltz's Trian Partners and General Catalyst to take asset manager Janus Henderson private in an all-cash deal valued at $7.4 billion. David Faber broke down new developments in the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery: Paramount Skydance has amended its $30/share all-cash offer for the company — in response to WBD's concerns about the bid. Nvidia joins the tech rally on a report stating the company aims to start shipping its H200 chips to China by mid-February. Also in focus: Micron's red-hot runup, holiday shopping home stretch, President Trump's $2,000 tariff checks push. 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.

Stocks rose in early trading with AI-exposed names like Nvidia and Oracle getting a lift. Meera Pandit from J.P. Morgan Asset Management joins with her market take following new consumer sentiment and housing data. Apollo’s Torsten Slok talks about new headlines around the search for the next Fed chair, and new doubts around this week’s surprise inflation data. Plus, why one analyst says to buy the Nike dip, and The Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern talks about an AI experiment in her newsroom that devolved into chaos.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 warns he doesn’t know enough to buy this semiconductor darling despite its cheap valuation. 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 what to make of an earnings doubleheader: Nike shares tumbled as weak sales in China overshadowed a Q2 beat and strength in North America. What is the status of the company's turnaround plan? Shares of FedEx also down despite better-than-expected quarterly results. The anchors also discussed OpenAI reportedly kicking off a new fundraising round that could value the maker of ChatGPT by as much as $830 billion. Also in focus: Oracle shares in rally mode, Carnival surges on earnings, Fed governor Waller in the mix as President Trump narrows his search for a new Fed chair, what's triggering Bank of America's sell signal.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 legacy tech company is a very strong stock at today’s levels. 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.

Stocks got a lift in early trading after a cooler-than-expected inflation print, though some on the street questioned certain parts of the data. Mona Mahajan from Edward Jones talks about how the data plays into her market thesis. Meantime Micron shares spiked on results, giving a lift to the whole AI trade. Susquehanna’s Mehdi Hosseini joins after raising his price target on the stock. Plus – Elliott Management takes a stake in Lululemon, Chipotle doubles down on meat, and Accenture’s CEO talks AI demand. 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 stocks rallying on the October and November CPI report. The inflation data — which had been delayed due to the government shutdown — came in tamer than expected. Micron shares surged and lifted the AI trade on the memory chipmaker's stronger-than-expect Q1 results and guidance. The anchors reacted to a report which says OpenAI discussed raising tens of billions of dollars at about a $750 billion valuation. Trump Media and Technology Group shares soared on news of its $6 billion deal to merge with fusion power company TAE Technologies. Also in focus: President Trump's primetime message on the Fed, Lululemon and activism, Cramer sounds off about "a sham." 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 legacy technology company needs to save its balance sheet. 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 hour with the state of the race for the next Fed Chair following developments overnight - before getting into the market picture with Interactive Brokers' Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick. Plus: David brought the latest on Netflix's increasingly contentious bid for Warner Brothers Discovery, as the latter name tells shareholders to reject Paramount-Skydance's hostile bid... And the team caught up with 2 CEOs: Robinhood's Vlad Tenev, on the heels of the company jumping into betting markets - and later on, Oklo's Jacob DeWitte fresh off developments when it comes to new energy sources for the nuclear company. Also in focus: the fate of Oracle's newest data center - as talks with one key funder reportedly stall... And the latest from Washington amid a bipartisan battle over ACA subsidies. 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, Jim Cramer and Carl Quintanilla covered all the bases on the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery. The company urged its shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid — and to back what it calls Netflix's "superior" offer for Warner studio and streaming assets. Hear what Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters and Warner Bros. Discovery Board Chair Samuel Di Piazza told David about their companies' deal. The anchors also discussed where Oracle and Larry Ellison fit into the WBD saga. Also on the tech front: OpenAI-Amazon investment talks. Sara Eisen joined Carl, Jim and David to celebrate a special milestone: "Squawk on the Street" debuted at the NYSE 20 years ago this 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.

Cramer explains why the Club trimmed half its position in this retail 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, Sara Eisen, and David Faber kicked off the hour talking jobs - with key pullouts and commentary from this morning's double report... Longtime market veteran Ed Yardeni weighed in on what it means for stocks into year-end, alongside JPMorgan Asset Management Chief Global Strategist David Kelly. Plus: Kraft Heinz announcing that former Kellanova CEO Steve Cahillane is becoming their new CEO ahead of their split... Cahillane joined the team to talk the news, the consumer, and more. Also in focus: details on the stealth IPO hitting markets tomorrow that could be the biggest of the year, what's driving Ford to reverse on EVs, and new numbers out of CNBC's latest All-America Survey when it comes to approval of the President... 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 market reaction to employment data that had been delayed due to the government shutdown. Job creation in November was stronger than expected, but the unemployment rate rose last month to 4.6%— and October payrolls showed a shedding of jobs. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett joined the program with White House reaction to the data. He and the anchors also discussed Hassett in the running to become Fed chair, Fed rate policy and inflation, growth prospects for 2026 and the AI boom. Also in focus: Ford's $19.5 billion hit and EV pullback, Pfizer full-year guidance disappoints, the AI trade and a flashback with CoreWeave's CEO, Comcast update. Disclosure: Comcast is the parent company of NBCUniversal, which owns CNBC. Versant would become the new parent company of CNBC upon Comcast’s planned spinoff of Versant. 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 beaten down consumer staple may be the best in the Club’s portfolio. 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 kicked off the hour with new housing data and fresh developments in the race for the next Fed Chair - before breaking down one Chief Market Strategist's sky-high S&P price target into the year ahead. Plus: longtime market veteran Ruchir Sharma joined the team with what he calls "the 4 O's of a bubble" that are flashing warning signs right now... while Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi brought his expectations for tomorrow's blockbuster double jobs report. Also in focus: a fresh read on the consumer out of CNBC's latest All-America Survey - hear the surprising results, this hour... 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 set the stage for what is shaping up to be a busy final full trading week of 2025. Cramer explained why he believes the AI boom is "stunted" and many investors won't "touch" Nvidia stock. As some on Wall Street debate comparing AI mania to the dot-com bubble, the anchors explored the Magnificent 7 stocks that are underperforming the broader market. Also in focus: Bullish calls on the S&P 500, why Tesla shares are in rally mode, President Trump says the Fed should consult him about interest rate policy, "Kevins" in the mix to replace Fed Chair Powell, Goldman Sachs says "Sell" Texas Instruments.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.

A mixed session in early trading following record highs for the S&P 500 a day earlier. Adam Parker from Trivariate Research and Anastasia Amoroso from Partners Group join with their outlook for equities and private markets. Broadcom shares pulled back sharply despite upbeat results and bullish commentary around AI demand. Analyst Vijay Rakesh gives his take on the drop. Plus, why regional banks could be a good bet in 2026, high hopes for pot stocks, and details behind the CEO change at Lululemon. 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.

On a day in which the Dow and Russell 2000 hit fresh all-time highs, Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer also drilled down on continued weakness in the AI trade. Broadcom shares take a hit despite better-than-expected quarterly results. A shake-up at Lululemon: Shares of the athleisure retailer rally on news Calvin McDonald is stepping down as CEO. Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright joined the program at Post 9 after ringing the opening bell at the NYSE. Hear what he had to say about the restaurant chain and the state of the consumer.Also in focus: Costco's beat, RH CEO Gary Friedman on tariffs and earnings, What OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told David Faber about Google Gemini AI.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.

Disney CEO Bob Iger and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman join David Faber exclusively to talk about a new content licensing and investment deal between the two companies. Plus, the latest on the Fed decision, Oracle’s big plunge, and media investor Mario Gabelli discusses the Warner Bros. Discovery saga.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 highlights why this stock will go much higher if homes begin to change hands. 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 led off the show with breaking news: Disney announced it will make a $1 billion investment in OpenAI — part of a three-year licensing agreement between the two companies. Hear what David, Jim Cramer and Carl Quintanilla had to say about it. The anchors also discussed Oracle shares tumbling on a revenue miss and raised capex guidance, reviving investor jitters about the level of AI spending. Also in focus: What's next for the Fed after Wednesday's rate cut, Time magazine's 2025 Person of the Year - "The Architects of AI" including Jensen Huang, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, Coca-Cola picks a new CEO, Cisco shares hit a new record high, "Faber Report" with an update on the Paramount-Netflix battle for Warner Bros. Discovery. 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 energy stock is headed to $1,000 a share. 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 Michael Santoli kicked off the hour with a debate on where the Fed stands when it comes to a possible rate cut this afternoon - before former Fed Vice Chair and current Wharton Professor Alan Blinder gave his take. Plus: hear a wide-ranging interview with Ares CEO Michael Arougheti, spanning markets to what he calls a strong outlook for M&A... Also in focus: the team checked in with the CEO of one company that just partnered with the Department of Defense to stop growing AI cyber threats - and got the latest from Washington as GOP members sound the alarm on Nvidia's China sales. And last in the hour: catch an interview with the CEO of Magnum Ice Cream, talking demand and growth ahead on the heels of a new listing at the New York Stock Exchange. 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 set the stage for the Fed as it wraps up its final meeting of 2025: What's next for investors after Wednesday's interest rate decision and what is likely to be an eventful 2026 for the Fed. A CEO doubleheader at Post 9: GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik joined the show to discuss energy, AI and guidance that sent the stock soaring — it's now up more than 380% since the company was spun off last year by General Electric. Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan offered his take on holiday travel and the future for the carrier. Also in focus: President Trump's comments on affordability, Oracle earnings preview, what the CEOs of Marvell Technology and CVS Health told CNBC. 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 stock’s reaction to entering a new market ‘shocks’ executives. 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 kicked off the hour with fresh jobs data just crossing - before getting into a growing number of comments around the high/low-income consumer. Bespoke's Paul Hickey pointing out some bullish historical trends into year-end, while Goldman's Head of Corporate Credit gave his predictions for rates as another FOMC meeting kicks off today. Plus: a volatile morning for Nvidia as the White House greenlights the sale of some chips to China... what you should know, what it means for shares, and key analysis from one sell-side analyst who calls the stock a buy here. Also in focus: closing the wealth gap with a new tax... NY Congressman Dan Goldman joined Post 9 with more on his new bill to tax the ultrawealthy, while the team also took a look at Elon Musk's growing wealth tied to SpaceX - and why it could be a bad thing for Tesla shareholders.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, Jim Cramer and Carl Quintanilla led off the show with the latest on Paramount Skydance's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery — plus reaction from Netflix in wake of the streaming giant's deal to acquire Warner Bros. assets. The anchors discussed President Trump's decision to allow Nvidia to sell its H200 chips to China — and what it means for the AI trade. Also in focus: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's message to Jimmy Fallon on NBC's "The Tonight Show" about AI fears, What Walmart CEO Doug McMillon told CNBC about the state of the consumer, Home Depot falls on 2026 outlook, Fed rate decision one day away, PepsiCo and activism, Toll Brothers' earnings beat. Disclosure: Comcast is the parent company of NBCUniversal, which owns CNBC. Versant would become the new parent company of CNBC upon Comcast’s planned spinoff of Versant. 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 Michael Santoli began the hour with breaking news on Netflix's deal for Warner Bros. Discovery - as Paramount Skydance makes a new hostile tender offer. Hear what CEO David Ellison had to say about what's at stake, and why they should be the buyer... Along with what the CEO of IMAX thinks of both offers. Plus: more on IBM's $11B bet on big data - CEO Arvind Krishna joined the team to talk about the company's new deal for Confluent. Also in focus: A big decision on interest rates ahead. Sara broke down where the Fed stands on both sides of its mandate (employment & inflation) before Crossmark's Bob Doll gave his predictions. 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.

In a CNBC Exclusive: David Faber interviewed Paramount Skydance Chairman & CEO David Ellison, whose company announced a tender offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $30 per share in cash. The hostile offer comes after Netflix won a bidding war and agreed to buy Warner Bros. assets. Ellison explained why he believes Paramount's offer is superior to that of Netflix, better for WBD shareholders and Hollywood — and more likely to pass regulatory muster. He also sounded off about the WBD sale process. David, Sara Eisen and Michael Santoli discussed stocks' upward momentum ahead of this week's Fed rate decision. Also in focus: IBM's $11 billion deal to acquire Confluent, Morgan Stanley's new Tesla analyst downgrades the stock.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 Michael Santoli began the hour with a deluge of data: with PCE, Consumer Sentiment, Personal Savings and more crossing the wires. Bridgewater's former Chief Investment Strategist helped the team break it all down - before key analysis later on about what it all means for the Fed decision next week with Goldman Sach's Chief Economist. Plus: details on the deal rocking the media world today - Netflix buying Warner Brothers' film and steaming assets... Hear former DOJ Antitrust Chief Jonathan Kanter's take on whether the deal will pass regulatory scrutiny... and more on what it means for the film industry with the head of the world's largest movie theater trade group (who calls it an "unprecedented threat"). 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, David Faber, Sara Eisen and Michael Santoli covered all of the bases on a blockbuster deal: Netflix agreed to acquire Warner Bros. following the separation of Discovery Global. The cash and stock deal has an equity value of $72 billion. The bidding process also included Paramount Skydance and Comcast vying for Warner's assets. The anchors discussed the details of the deal and potential antitrust ramifications. A senior Trump Administration official told CNBC the White House's view of the Netflix-WB deal is "heavy skepticism." Also in focus: Key inflation data ahead of next week's Fed rate decision, market winners and losers, the sensation at Art Basel Miami: Robot dogs that look like Musk, Zuckerberg and Bezos. Disclosure: Comcast is the parent company of NBCUniversal, which owns CNBC. Versant would become the new parent company of CNBC upon Comcast’s planned spinoff of Versant.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.