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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").  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.

Cramer says this retail stock is ‘one of the greatest performers of all time'. 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 new jobs data before Cantor Fitzgerald's Chief Macro Strategist gave his bull case for bonds, Bitcoin, and equities into year-end. Plus: one tech analyst gave his take on Meta's potential move away from the metaverse - sending shares soaring today - while Sara brought exclusive color from the CEO of PVH following new numbers there.  Also in focus: new headlines around the bids for Warner Brothers Discovery - including some potential Washington pushback... Former antitrust chief Jonathan Kanter joined the team with his take on things, and who he says would face the least hurdles. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the AI trade in the spotlight, Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer discussed Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's Wednesday visit to Washington, DC — which included a meeting with President Trump. Hear what Huang said at a separate event about the U.S.-China battle over AI. The anchors reacted to Al bubble-related comments Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei made to Andrew Ross Sorkin at The New York Times DealBook Summit. David Faber called in with breaking news about the battle to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery — his sources say Netflix is the leading bidder. Meta shares rally: CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly plans deep cuts to the company's metaverse group. On the earnings front: Salesforce shares rise while Snowflake melts.  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 investors need to ‘hold their nose and buy' this consumer product 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 Michael Santoli began the hour with new manufacturing data alongside a wide-ranging interview you don't want to miss: U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, talking everything from the jobs market to who he wants to see as the next Fed chair. Plus: Evercore's Vice Chairman Krishna Guha joined the team with his take on this morning's rough data - and what it means for a rate cut next week.  Also in focus: Microsoft shares falling on a bearish report around its AI software sales - but CNBC getting fresh news from the company pushing back. The details, 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 and Jim Cramer delved into the AI trade, including a development that helped to erase stock futures' gains before the open of trading: Shares of Microsoft fell after The Information reported the company was cutting software sales quotas tied to AI. With the Fed's next interest rate decision exactly one week away, ADP jobs data showed private payrolls unexpectedly declined in November. The anchors reacted to what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Andrew Ross Sorkin about tariffs during an interview at The New York Times DealBook Summit. Also in focus: Bitcoin back above $93K, Google vs. OpenAI, Nvidia's CFO on the AI race, retail earnings roundup, Salesforce earnings preview. 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 kicked off the hour with a check on how the consumer's held up this holiday season according to alternative data sources and earnings reports - before breaking down what it all means for stocks with Truist Wealth's Chief Investment Officer. Plus: is the Bitcoin bottom in? Or is there more pain to come - the CEO of crypto trading platform Bullish gave his take on the action... before the team turned to gold with TD's Global Head of Commodity Strategy, who argues there's better bets for the new year elsewhere.  Also in focus: Apple's AI shake-up, OpenAI's "Code Red", and Amazon's new AWS plans... The team discussed all 3 headlines, and what it means for shares alongside the broader markets. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cramer explains why investors need to own this social media giant ‘right now.' Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market's biggest headlines. Signup here: cnbc.com/morningtakeCNBC Investing Club Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer discussed stocks rebounding from Monday's losses and Bitcoin rising after its worst day since March. Hear what Cramer said about Strategy Executive Chairman Micheal Saylor — the company's stock is down more than 60% from its year high. On the AI trade, the anchors reacted to reports that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is declaring a "code red" to improve ChatGPT in wake of heightened competition from Google's Gemini AI model. Also in focus: The news that caused shares of Nvidia to jump, Apple's AI shakeup, Amazon tests ultrafast delivery, Ford November auto sales, consumers and the new car sales slowdown, the jump in the 30-year bond yield and what's at stake for the housing market and homebuilders. 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 tells investors to buy these stocks with an easing Federal Reserve. 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 fresh data and a breakdown of what Black Friday's numbers are saying about the consumer... Plus: the market set-up into year-end with RBC's Head of U.S. Equity Research. Market veteran Ruchir Sharma also joined the broadcast with his take, and what he's calling a "once in a generation" market opportunity - before the team talked top holiday retail picks with one of the street's top analysts in the space. Also in focus: Details on Nvidia's new partnership with Synopsis sending those shares surging... The state of the race to buy Warner Bros. Discovery... And the Bitcoin breakdown as prices plunge in early trading.  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, Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer engaged in a wide-raging discussion with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Synopsys CEO Sassine Ghazi. Nvidia announced it is taking a $2 billion stake in the chip design software provider as part of a strategic computing and AI partnership. The anchors also explored what to expect from the markets in December — after a volatile November which saw AI jitters weigh on the Nasdaq, while the S&P 500 and the Dow extended their monthly win streaks to seven. Also in focus: The bitcoin slump effect, retail after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, President Trump says he knows who he wants to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair. 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.

Retail in focus as Black Friday gets underway: Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber spent the hour breaking down key trends, how demand's holding up, any tariff impacts and more with a number of sources across the retail landscape - including a live read from the ground at a mall in New Jersey, L.L. Bean's CEO, and an even more wide-ranging discussion with luxury mall operator Ray Washburne (who also talked energy, as Chairman of Sunoco's board). Plus: Apple inches from fresh all-time highs... hear one tech expert's take on what the holidays could mean for 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.

Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Sara Eisen led off the show with the resumption of stock futures trading — after it had been halted at the CME due to a data-center cooling issue which knocked out futures and options across markets. The anchors also explored what to make of November volatility and the AI trade on the final trading day of the month. Covering the bases on Black Friday: Adobe out with data forecasting record sales, action at the malls, the retailers best positioned for success, Apple's holiday game plan. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber began the hour with key takeaways from the latest batch of earnings - before diving into the state of markets with former PIMCO CEO and longtime economist Mohamed El-Erian... Later on, Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi joined the team to break down what he's calling America's "affordability squeeze" - and the team discussed what's next in the tech trade (along with some top picks) with Evercore's Head of Internet Research.  Also in focus: Staggering numbers out of a new MIT study analyzing AI's impact on the jobs market - hear the details, this hour... Plus - the stock implications of new Medicare pricing, sending Novo Nordisk shares higher in the early trade. 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 last trading day before Thanksgiving, the AI trade once again takes center stage. Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Sara Eisen explored Alphabet nearing a $4 trillion valuation versus Nvidia's rough November. The anchors reacted to a note from HSBC — it says OpenAI might need to raise at least $207 billion in financing by 2030.Dell shares rose after its upbeat guidance overshadowed a revenue miss. Also in focus: Airlines and the Thanksgiving travel rush, Deere falls despite an earnings beat, the healthcare sector rally, bitcoin slump effect, Campbell's controversy, how AI is transforming the holiday season, Santa visits the NYSE ahead of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cramer says it's an interesting moment to buy this retail stock as the company resolves its inventory issues. 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 fresh data and earnings commentary around the health of the consumer - before diving into the AI trade with a focus on Google. Hear one AI expert's take on the state of play - and who's winning the war so far. Plus: the Executive Chairman of Dick's Sporting Goods joined the team to breakdown earnings from the name - and a decision to close some Footlocker stores.  Also in focus: the TSA projecting a record breaking Thanksgiving travel week - the team sat down with the CEO of newly listed AeroMexico to talk demand, along with any possible shutdown hangover for the airlines.  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 drilled down on the AI trade: Alphabet on the cusp of hitting a $4 trillion market cap for the first time — with Meta shares also moving higher. The parent of Facebook is reportedly considering using Google AI chips in its data centers. Nvidia shares fell sharply on that report. Hear what Cramer said about selling the stock now. Also in focus: What Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC about the Fed, what's extending Oracle's stock slump, Kohl's soars as part of a retail earnings parade, reaction to September inflation and retail sales data released after being delayed due to the government shutdown.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 the market for this pharmaceutical company will be far bigger than expected. Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market's biggest headlines. Signup here: cnbc.com/morningtakeCNBC Investing Club Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber kicked off the hour with a debate over the state of inflation - and what it means for the Fed - on the heels of new data out of NABE... with key analysis from Citi's U.S. Equity Strategist Scott Chronert soon thereafter. Plus: tech yet again the focus of early trading - the team started with breaking news out of Amazon when it comes to their satellite business, before also getting a breakdown of Elon Musk's AI chip ambitions (helping boost Tesla shares), and a deep-dive on Alphabet's big move higher to fresh record highs.  Also in focus: the state of the economy - and what a volatile government could mean for markets, in a wide-ranging and rare interview with former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew 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 discuss what's next for the AI trade after big tech comes off its worst week since April.Alphabet continues to be a bright spot, rallying to new record highs. Plus, the Rotation into Health Care. How to play this sector, as Lilly hits a major milestone that no other big pharma stock has ever hit before. We'll also get you ready for key retail earnings this week, as the holiday shopping season gets underway.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.

Liberty Media Chairman John Malone sits down with CNBC's David Faber before he steps down as chairman on January 1, 2026. In this wide ranging conversation, Malone discusses his career as detailed in his memoir, Born to Be Wired: Lessons from a Lifetime Transforming Television, Wiring America for the Internet, and Growing Formula One, Discovery, Sirius XM, and the Atlanta Braves. Plus, Malone gives his read on the current media landscape, antitrust questions raised around media deals, and more.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cramer says investors want dividend-paying stocks ahead of a Fed rate cut. 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.

Stocks on pace for their worst month since March after Nvidia's turn lower yesterday hit the AI trade:Carl Quintanilla, Leslie Picker, and David Faber kicked off the hour with fresh consumer data before breaking down the broader market picture with Cantor Fitzgerald's Chief Equity Strategist - and then diving into Google's gains with longtime tech analyst Brent Thill from Jefferies (who argues the bull trend for big tech remains intact). Plus: Harris-Oakmark's Bill Nygren joined the team with his top picks amid the volatility, and some names he says the market has "left behind".  Also in focus: The bitcoin breakdown - as prices fall below $85k and touch their lowest levels since April... The team discussed whether prices are close to bottoming here with Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, who manages more than $15B in funds.  Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber explored how investors should navigate this volatile market. AI valuation jitters sparked a Thursday sell-off — erasing a rally fueled by Nvidia's blowout quarter and upbeat guidance. Stocks moved higher after New York Fed President John Williams said he sees room for a near-term interest rate cut. You'll want to hear Cramer's reaction to Williams' comments. Bitcoin fell below $82,000, putting it on track for its worst month since 2022. Also in focus: Eli Lilly hits a $1 trillion market cap for the first time, commodities under pressure in wake of tariffs, "Faber Report" on Netflix, Comcast and Paramount Skydance submitting bids for Warner Bros. Discovery. 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 thinks analysts will soon like this cybersecurity stock. Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market's biggest headlines. Signup here: cnbc.com/morningtake CNBC Investing Club Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Markets breathing a sigh of relief after Nvidia's blockbuster earnings:Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber broke down the report this hour with longtime tech investor Dan Niles - before getting into the macro picture with Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, who says rates need to stay restrictive here.  Plus: it's Liberty Media's investor day - the media company behind brands like Sirius XM to Formula 1 - and Sara is live on the scene in Las Vegas ahead of a huge F1 Grand Prix this weekend. Hear Chairman John Malone's take on the business, the future of cable, biggest regrets, and whether he would ever retire. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber covered all of the bases on Nvidia and what's next for the AI trade. The world's most valuable public company sparked a global market rally after posting blowout Q3 results and raising guidance. The anchors reacted to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's earnings call comment dismissing AI bubble fears. Walmart shares also rose higher on better-than-expected quarterly results and raised guidance. In an exclusive interview, David and media mogul John Malone discussed everything from a potential Warner Bros. Discovery deal to tech regulation. Also in focus: The September jobs report released after being delayed due to the government shutdown.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 wants to see shares of this consumer staples giant fall so the Club can buy ‘all it wants'. 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 huge moment for markets with Nvidia results in just a few hours:Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber discussed the latest on the earnings front - including exclusive color on the consumer from Target's CFO - before getting into the tech trade with Truist Wealth's Chief Investment Officer, who remains bullish on the sector here. Plus: hear one longtime tech investor's take on what to watch out for when Nvidia reports (Melius Research Ben Reitzes), and whether Alphabet's new rally to record highs has legs here... In addition to one crypto CEO's take on the recent sell-off there (Bullish's Tom Farley).Also in focus: an exclusive with Goldman Sachs Chairman & CEO David Solomon... Spanning markets, M&A, and how AI is changing his business. Hear his comments in full this hour. cnbc.com/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 news broken by CNBC's Leslie Picker: Blue Owl has decided to call off the merging of two of its private-credit funds. Blue Owl Capital Co-President Craig Packer joined the program at Post 9 in an exclusive interview. The anchors also discussed what to expect from Nvidia's much-anticipated earnings report due out after the bell — as AI bubble fears have taken a toll on the tech sector. Target shares under pressure after the company trimmed profit guidance and missed on Q3 revenue, while shares of Lowe's and TJX moved higher on their respective quarterly results. Also in focus: "Faber Report" update on the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war. cnbc.com/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 cut its position in this entertainment 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 with fresh economic data and huge breaking news on the AI front involving Nvidia, Microsoft, and private start-up Anthropic - who's also notched a new valuation of $350B. Get the key details, what it means for stocks, and a discussion on whether we're reaching bubble territory this hour. Plus: did Jensen Huang already reveal what to expect from earnings tomorrow? How to read the tea leaves - going back to October.Also in focus: the retail wrap-up according to UBS, as Home Depot kicks off a huge week of reports from Target and Walmart later on... And one former Fed governor's take on what to expect in December when it comes to rate cuts. cnbc.com/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.

How should you play the AI trade? Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber explored this week's tech sector sell-off on Al bubble fears. They discussed the BofA Global Fund Manager Survey, which says more than 50% of investors believe AI stocks continue to be in a bubble. The anchors reacted to Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichar telling the BBC about "irrationality" in the AI boom. Home Depot shares under pressure after the company posted a Q3 earnings miss and cut profit guidance, citing "consumer uncertainty" and weaker demand. MP Materials CEO James Litinsky joined the anchors at Post 9 — with shares of the rare earth producer up more than 250% this year. Also in focus: Cloudflare outage, Bitcoin below $90,000. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber kicked off the hour with fresh economic data and a look at the big week ahead for Wall Street - before getting into whether we're in a "Jenga Tower" economy with one market strategist arguing yes. Plus: Berkshire Hathaway out with a big bet on Google... The details, this hour. And is it time to take a look at the smallcaps? Hear one Goldman portfolio manager's top picks for what's been a volatile trade this month.  Also in focus: the bitcoin breakdown - as prices struggle to hold onto gains for the year... And what you need to know about the FAA's rollback of flight restrictions, starting today.  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 and Sara Eisen covered market volatility and the AI trade ahead of this week's Nvidia earnings report. Alphabet shares jumped after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a $5 billion stake in the company. The anchors reacted to a Financial Times report which states Apple is ramping up its succession plan for CEO Tim Cook. Also in focus: Morgan Stanley's S&P 500 price target of 7800, Dell downgraded, retail earnings preview and the consumer, what Anthropic's CEO told CBS' "60 Minutes" about AI and jobs, Netflix's 10-for-1 stock split goes into effect, Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson's comments on risks, Fmr. Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh slams the central bank in a WSJ op-ed. 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 Carl Quintanilla kicked off the hour with a fresh read on where the Federal Reserve stands on rates - after a tough day for the markets on falling odds of a December cut - and on the heels of new, hawkish comments out of one FOMC voting member top of the hour. Market veteran Mohamed El-Erian gave his take - in addition to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok. Plus: is the tech sell-off overdone - or is there more pain to come? Longtime tech bull, Wedbush's Dan Ives, joined the team with his reasons to buy here.  Also in focus: the retail wrap-up - from Walmart's CEO retiring after more than a decade at the helm (including who's taking the reins and what it means for shareholders) and more on the shock end, effective immediately, to Under Armour's partnership with Stephen Curry... 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.