Real Estate Moguls Sam Zell & Howard Lorber; Bloomberg Bets on Biden
Mayor Bloomberg’s campaign for President might be over, but he’ll still spend millions until Election Day. Former director of USAID Jeremy Konyndyk weighs his experience with the Ebola outbreak as he considers the global coronavirus risks to come. Real estate titan and billionaire, Equity Group Investments Chairman Sam Zell, talks energy bets, market volatility, motorcycle rides with the Squawk team and Douglas Elliman Chairman Howard Lorber.
5 Mars 202033min
Market Roller Coaster; Robinhood’s Outage; Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)
Super Tuesday has revealed a two-person race among the Democratic presidential candidates, says political pollster and strategist Frank Luntz. The markets’ roller coaster ride continues with the yield on the 10 year treasury bond dropping below 1%. Douglas C. Lane’s Sarat Sethi weighs in on the Federal Reserve’s emergency rate cut and the response from global investors. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discusses the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on airlines. Plus Axios Business Editor Dan Primack explains why Robinhood’s platform outage could be trouble for millennial investors who use it and for the company’s future.
4 Mars 202034min
Making the Cut; Home, the Healthiest Office
The Federal Reserve announced a surprise cut to its key interest rate as coronavirus concerns pressure the global economy. Jim Cramer and Steve Liesman discuss the Fed, the coronavirus, and handshakes with Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Mike Santoli. Squawk Alley host Jon Fortt shares CNBC’s data on how tech executives are keeping their businesses running—and their employees safe—during the coronavirus outbreak. Plus, Robinhood investors missed out on the biggest point gains for the Dow, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq, and it has been almost one year since the Boeing 737 Max was grounded.
3 Mars 202021min
Superbug in the U.S.; Market Morale; Remembering Jack Welch
Markets are attempting to come back from Wall Street’s worst week since the financial crisis amid mounting concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, Mike Santoli, and BNY Mellon’s Liz Young discuss economic risks and possible Fed intervention. Infectious disease physician and author of “Superbugs: The Race to Stop an Epidemic,” Dr. Matt McCarthy warns that the United States will see more coronavirus cases and related school closures. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb agrees that the U.S. should focus more on mitigation than containment as the virus spreads domestically. CNBC remembers former GE chairman and CEO Jack Welch. The man who played a key role in building CNBC and modern corporate leadership has died at age 84.
2 Mars 202032min
Warren Buffett & Berkshire 2.0; Market Sell-Off
Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett speaks to Becky Quick about the company’s plan for succession after his 50+ years at the helm. The Oracle of Omaha fields questions on baseball, Kraft Heinz, and Geico. Former Governor of the Federal Reserve Kevin Warsh penned an op ed in The Wall Street Journal urging the Fed to lead a global interest rate cut in light of this week’s market sell-off. He defends his argument and discusses the economy during an outbreak with Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Stuart Frankel’s Steve Grasso discusses the historical context of this week’s sell-off and best practices during a market correction.
28 Feb 202041min
Warren Buffett on Banks, Boards, & Scandal; Coronavirus Fears Hit Wall Street
The Oracle of Omaha Warren Buffett discusses corporate leadership and the Wells Fargo scandal with Becky Quick. The world’s most famous investor explains his choice to pass on investing in California’s utility, PG&E. Don’t miss Buffett’s thoughts on Boeing, banks, interest rates, and the markets’ Cinderella stories. Plus, COVID-19 has spread to at least 47 countries; former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb explains what’s coming for the United States and what small changes we can make to protect our health. As Wall Street reacts to fears of a global pandemic, C-suites at Microsoft, HP, Airbnb, and elsewhere are making decisions to mitigate risk.
27 Feb 202033min
Warren Buffett & Bitcoin; Virgin Galactic Chairman; Disney’s New CEO
Legendary investor Warren Buffett says he does notown cryptocurrency, but the Twittersphere disagrees. Becky Quick sets therecord straight in a conversation about the Oracle of Omaha’s history withBitcoin, only on Squawk Pod. Disney CEO Bob Iger is handing over the keys tothe Magic Kingdom in a surprise move that has Hollywood, Wall Street, and theSquawk anchors buzzing. Venture capitalist and Chairman of Virgin GalacticChamath Palihapitiya shares his investing strategy during the coronavirusoutbreak, a timeline for Sir Richard Branson’s trip to outer space, hisrecommendations for investor crypto holdings, and why he thinks ESG is “afraud.”
26 Feb 202037min
Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger; Pain at the Ports; Resisting the Dip
The Oracle of Omaha Warren Buffett explains his relationship with 96-year-old best friend and partner Charlie Munger. Becky Quick shares insights from her years of interviewing the legendary investors in a conversation exclusive to Squawk Pod. The coronavirus outbreak is affecting shipping in South Carolina and in California. Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles Gene Seroka comments on a pandemic’s financial fallout. Wall Street saw its worst day in two years this week; Allianz Chief Economic Advisor Mohamed El-Erian urges investors to resist buying the dip. Plus, Mastercard named a new CEO, Amazon’s launching a grocery store, and Juul’s trying to age-proof e-cigarettes.
25 Feb 202032min
