BONUS: FTC Chair Lina Khan & Asst. AG for Antitrust Jonathan Kanter 6/8/24

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Berkshire Hathaway has taken a roughly $5 billion stake in Google parent Alphabet, the Financial Times is reporting that Apple is stepping up the search for CEO Tim Cook’s successor, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump Administration plan to send Americans rebate checks from tariff revenue would require legislation, Netflix’s 10-for-1 stock split happens today, and YouTube and Disney reach a deal after a two-week standoff.  Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin.  Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17 Nov 1min

After Tesla shareholders approved a new pay package for CEO Elon Musk that approaches the trillion-dollar mark, investor Ron Baron weighs in on what it means for the company’s future. The billionaire discusses his outlook on Tesla, the markets, and Musk ahead of the 32nd annual Baron Investment Conference. And Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is stepping down next year after leading the retailer’s push into e-commerce. Plus, Hollywood is bracing for bids for Warner Brothers Discovery, the Trump administration is preparing tariff exemptions aimed at lowering food prices, and Under Armour and Steph Curry are parting ways.Ron Baron - 12:17 In this episode:Ron Baron, @BaronCapitalBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinZach Vallese, @zachvallese Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14 Nov 35min

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Homeland Security announces bonus checks for TSA officers, Boeing defense workers approve a new contract, Verizon plans more layoffs, SoftBank shares continue to fall after the company disclosed it sold its entire Nvidia stake, and Blue Origin is bound for Mars. Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin.  Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14 Nov 2min

Disney beat earnings expectations this quarter but missed on revenue as its TV networks and a soft theatrical slate weighed on results. CNBC’s Julia Boorstin joins with Disney CFO Hugh Johnston to break down the results and discuss the company’s streaming strategy, theme parks, and the YouTube TV blackout. Then, Oscar Health CEO Mark Bertolini explains rising insurance premiums, the path ahead for the ACA, and what it will take to rein in the country’s soaring health care costs. Plus, CNBC’s Emily Wilkins goes over how the government is starting to reopen after President Trump signed a funding bill, ending the shutdown. Emily Wilkins - 03:44Hugh Johnston - 18:33Mark Bertolini - 32:27 In this episode:Julia Boorstin,  @JBoorstinHugh Johnston, @hughjohnstonMark Bertolini, @mtbertBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13 Nov 46min

President Trump signs a funding bill that reopens the government after the longest shutdown in history, economic data not collected during the shutdown may never be released, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in January in the President’s challenge to Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, Alibaba is retooling artificial intelligence apps to be more like ChatGPT, and the end of the line for the penny after more than two centuries.  Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin.  Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13 Nov 1min

Advanced Micro Devices is betting big on AI. CEO Lisa Su discusses AMD’s latest earnings, the company’s $100 billion data center chip target, and its partnership with OpenAI. She shares her outlook on AI demand, export controls, and the competitive landscape in the AI arms race. Then, Olympic gold medalist and The Snow League co-founder Shaun White explains his new professional snowboarding and free-skiing league and the future of winter sports. Plus, airlines warn flight cancellations may continue even after the government shutdown ends, and the White House is considering a rule that could upend shareholder voting by limiting the power of proxy advisers and index fund giants. Lisa Su - 15:21Shaun White - 42:07 In this episode:Lisa Su, @LisaSuShaun White, @ShaunWhiteBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12 Nov 48min

The Senate has approved a funding package for the government, a first step in ending the shutdown. Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes offers his critique of the Trump administration’s tariff policy. He discusses the differences between industrial policy and “state capitalism,” and weighs the impacts of these policies on innovation. The FDA is removing a longtime warning for women considering hormone replacement therapy for menopause. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary addresses critics’ concerns about making this radical policy change without a large body of evidence to support it. Italy’s biggest pasta exporters are preparing to pull products from U.S. shelves in the new year, a response to President Trump’s 107% tariffs on Italian imports. Plus, Warren Buffett shared an update on Berkshire Hathaway and his own health in a Thanksgiving letter.  Chris Hughes - 11:47Dr. Marty Makary - 21:38 In this episode:Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11 Nov 30min

The Senate has taken a first step toward ending the government shutdown. CNBC’s Emily Wilkins shares details on the agreement that broke Capitol Hill’s stalemate. Despite progress in DC, the shutdown’s impact on travel around the country will persist, and The Points Guy Brian Kelly has tips for travelers affected by airport staffing shortages. Former fundraiser for President Obama, real estate entrepreneur Don Peebles feels estranged from his own party. A longtime Florida resident, Peebles discusses the flow of New Yorkers to the sunshine state and the future of the Democratic Party. Plus, CNBC’s Contessa Brewer reports on the newest scandal in sports: MLB pitchers, charged with taking bribes.  Emily Wilkins - 03:02Contessa Brewer - 12:10Don Peebles - 19:06Brian Kelly - 31:39 In this episode:Brian Kelly, @thepointsguyContessa Brewer, @contessabrewerJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 Nov 35min