Squawk on the Street

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

With the Dow heading into Monday's session in record territory, Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Mike Santoli explored a big week on tap for the markets -- including Fed Chair Powell's upcoming speech at the Fed symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, as well as retail earnings from Home Depot, Walmart and Target. Novo Nordisk shares get a lift from a double dose of news regarding their blockbuster drugs Wegovy and Ozempic. Also in focus: Ukraine's president and European leaders set to meet with President Trump at the White House, Nvidia rises on analyst calls, why the "force" is with one stock up more than 25% to start the week, Tesla teases a new car in China, a fascinating look at humanoid robots as China showcases advancements in robotics. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

The Dow hitting a new all-time high alongside the S&P as United Health gives things a boost: Carl Quintanilla, Leslie Picker, and Michael Santoli broke down latest along with fresh data top of the hour (Consumer Sentiment – coming in at its lowest level since May) before getting into the market outlook with the head of investment strategy for Edward Jones. Plus: hear Janus Henderson’s top picks amid the volatility – with one portfolio manager laying out why he likes Amazon and Microsoft at these levels. The team also dove deep into Berkshire’s biggest moves this quarter – including the United Health buy sending shares up double digits – along with some key sales from Coreweave’s early investors, as the post-IPO lock-up on shares finally expires today. Also in focus: DC headlines galore – hear what to do with Intel shares as they gain on a report that the government is looking at taking a stake in the name this hour – along with the key details so far from “high stakes” summit between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska today.

Carl Quintanilla, Scott Wapner and Mike Santoli discussed UnitedHealth Group leading the Dow to a new all-time high -- after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a $1.6 billion stake in the health insurer, whose stock remains the Dow's worst performer this year. The anchors also reacted to reports the Trump Administration is in talks with Intel to have the U.S. government acquire a stake in the chipmaker. Also in focus: Applied Materials tumbles on weak guidance, July retail sales rise, what Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee told CNBC about tariffs and rate cuts, software stocks slump, Target downgraded, Trump-Putin summit. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Producer inflation data coming in far higher than expected: Sara Eisen and Carl Quintanilla broke down the numbers alongside key commentary out of consumer earnings when it comes to tariffs, before discussing the market impact with Charles Schwab’s Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders. Plus: hear the Fed’s first reaction to the inflation print – in CNBC’s exclusive interview with St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem spanning the data, the economy, and the possibility of a rate cut in September. Also in focus: huge movers across earnings and new entrants… The CEO of options and equities exchange “Miami International” joined the team ahead of their first trade on the New York Stock Exchange, while Sara brought exclusive commentary from a call with the CEO of Tapestry – as those shares fall to the bottom of the S&P despite a top and bottom line beat.

With tariffs and rate cut hopes on the front burner, Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer discussed hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation data weighing on stocks. The July Producer Price Index up 0.9%, well above economists expectations. Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins joined the program to explain how AI fueled the company's earnings beat. Also in focus: Deere shares under pressure on trimmed guidance, Coach parent Tapestry tumbles, crypto exchange Bullish builds on its strong debut one day after going public, bitcoin pulls back from its all-time high, Apple's AI push. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

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Stocks hitting more record highs: Sara Eisen, David Faber, and Carl Quintanilla discussed the latest on the markets front with Goldman’s Chief U.S. Economist… Along with his response to the President’s recent post railing against the company and his team’s report on tariff costs. Plus: some surprising new names being floated as potential replacements for Fed Chair Powell – hear who they are this hour - along with a deep-dive on the legal landscape for big tech with a former commissioner at the FTC (as AI start-up Perplexity makes a big for Google’s Chrome Browser, and Elon Musk threatens to sue Apple over antitrust concerns). Also in focus: a series of key names on the move… The team discussed Cava and Coreweave’s double-digit declines, Paramount-Skydance shares surging on little news, and what to expect from a new entrant at the New York Stock Exchange – Crypto exchange ‘Bullish’, set to trade under the ticker BLSH. Plus, hear from the CEO of quantum computing darling ‘Rigetti Computing’ – whose shares are up nearly *1,700%* over the last year. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed riding the record rally in stocks, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting new all-time highs. The anchors also reacted to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's suggestion that the Fed should cut interest rates by a half-point in September. CoreWeave's high-flying post-IPO rally takes a detour despite guidance and quarterly revenue above street estimates. Bullish CEO Tom Farley joined the program after ringing the NYSE opening bell. Farley -- former president of the NYSE -- discussed Bullish going public and how the crypto exchange is capitalizing on stablecoins. Also in focus: Elon Musk-Sam Altman battle intensifies, Cava plummets. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Stocks gaining after this morning’s inflation report: Sara Eisen, Carl Quintanilla, and David Faber broke down the numbers along with Council of Economic Advisers Chairman (and President Trump’s Pick to Replace Fed Governor Adriana Kugler) Stephen Miran. JPMorgan Asset Management’s Chief Strategist saying higher inflation might not be a bad thing for equity investors – find out why this hour. Plus: hear the latest Fed speak – including Fed President Jeffrey Schmid’s new hawkish comments… and more on how the consumer’s holding up with the CEO of AMC Entertainment, fresh off earnings from the name. Also in focus: the return of M&A and IPOs… Morgan Stanley’s Global Co-Head of Investment Banking joined the team for a wide-ranging interview spanning recent entrants, the deal pipeline, and whether a rebound in activity is to be believed.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber led off the show with market reaction to July CPI inflation data -- as well as what the results could mean for the Fed. Chips back in the spotlight: Beijing reportedly demanding that Chinese tech companies justify buying Nvidia's H20 chips instead of domestic alternatives. The anchors reacted to Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan's White House Meeting with President Trump. Elon Musk threatens Apple with legal action over alleged antitrust violations involving the App Store. Also in focus: Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet extends its post-IPO rally to a gain of 490% after posting its first quarterly report as a public company, Trump threatens Fed Chair Powell with a "major lawsuit." Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

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A mixed morning for stocks as tariff receipts – and headlines – roll in: Sara Eisen, David Faber, and Carl Quintanilla broke down the latest out of Washington, including news that Nvidia and AMD will pay the U.S. government 15% of their China chip sale revenues… plus: investors expecting more clarity today when it comes to tariffs on gold – with the CEO of one of the world’s biggest miners, Barrick Gold – joining the team to discuss. Later on: why Citi’s top U.S. Strategist says the bull case remains strong here – and the path to his new 6600 price target on the S&P. Also in focus: Paramount Skydance inking a huge media deal – acquiring exclusive rights for UFC for $7.7B… Hear a wide-ranging deep-dive with the heads of UFC Parent company TKO Group, spanning the deal, live sports, and the health of the media ecosystem.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed two big stories in the chip sector: Published reports say Nvidia and AMD agreed to pay the U.S. government 15% of their revenue from sales of AI chips in China. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan reportedly set to visit to White House on Monday, after President Trump called for his resignation last week. Also in focus: Nasdaq in record territory after Apple's best week since 2020, Wall Street braces for this week's inflation data, Paramount strikes a $7.7 billion deal with TKO for exclusive UFC rights, Why one AI stock plummeted 30%. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Carl Quintanilla, David Faber, and Leslie Picker kicked off the hour with details on the President’s new pick for the Federal Reserve: Stephen Miran – along with a check on how the broader markets are faring. Former Bridgewater Chief Investment Strategist Rebecca Patterson joined the team at Post 9 with her take, and more on the tariff headlines pushing gold prices to record highs. Plus: a deep-dive on key earnings movers, from Block’s Bitcoin buys to Trade Desk’s tariff warning… and a read on the health of New York City’s economy and pensions – with Comptroller and former Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander, who’s got new numbers when it comes to returns for retirees.

Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Mike Santoli led off the show with the broader market’s upward momentum, including Apple's weekly gain of 9% heading into Friday's trading session. In a letter to Intel employees, CEO Lip-Bu Tan responded to President Trump's call for him to resign. The anchors reacted to Trump nominating Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Stephen Miran to fill a vacant seat at the Federal reserve. Alson in focus: What OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told CNBC about the GPT-5 launch and the possibility of taking the company public, the software sector slump, the stocks that are plummeting on earnings news, one year into Kelly Ortberg's tenure as Boeing CEO -- the turnaround plan and the stock surge. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

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Carl Quintanilla, David Faber, and Leslie Picker began the hour by breaking down the President’s new claim that he would impose a 100% tariff on imports of semiconductors and chips, but not for companies that are “building in the United States.” Separately, he also called out Intel and said the CEO should resign immediately after saying Lip-Bu Tan is “highly conflicted” following reports to his potential ties to Chinese companies. CNBC’s Angelica Peebles also joined the program to discuss Eli Lilly shares plunging following some disappointing weight loss data. Also in the mix; ConocoPhillips CEO exclusively broke down his company’s latest results. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed developments involving the White House and the tech sector: President Trump announced 100% percent tariffs on semiconductor imports, with exemptions for chipmakers who invest in the United States. Taiwan Semiconductor among the chip companies rallying on that news. Apple shares extended their gains one day after the president and Tim Cook met at the White House to announce Apple expanding its commitment to investing in the U.S. In a Truth Social post, Trump called on Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to resign. Eli Lilly shares tumbled as weight-loss pill trial results overshadowed an earnings beat and raised guidance. Also in focus: DoorDash among the earnings winners, Paramount and Skydance complete their merger. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

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