5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 11/19/2025

Ahead of the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum at The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, President Trump received Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at The White House for a meeting and a star-studded dinner with dozens of business leaders including Tim Cook and Elon Musk. Nvidia’s third quarter earnings are looming over markets this week, particularly after the company’s investment in Anthropic, alongside Microsoft. Chief economics commentator for The Wall Street Journal Greg Ip compares today’s AI revolution to the dotcom bubble of the 1990s. He argues that the energy is different nowadays: it’s “joyless” instead of optimistic, and the public is now more suspicious of innovation. Plus, Tom Freston co-founded MTV and served as CEO of both MTV and Viacom. The veteran media executive discusses his new memoir “Unplugged” and MTV’s legacy in music and storytelling.  Eamon Javers - 05:57Greg Ip - 24:14Tom Freston - 33:59 In this episode:Greg Ip, @greg_ipEamon Javers, @eamonjaversJoe 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.

19 Nov 43min

Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman visits the White House today; his first visit since the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Retired 4-star General David Petraeus describes the high stakes of the event and the shifting politics in the Middle East. The complex web of connections to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has revealed private communications between Epstein and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, causing Summers to announce a pull-back from public appearances – as the house readies for a vote to ask the President to release more full files.  Emily Wilkins reports on Senate Republicans’ new goal to lower health care costs. And, how’d he do it?  Mentalist Oz Pearlman reads minds – and the results are stunning.   Emily Wilkins - 14:15Davvd Petraeus - 20:45Oz Pearlman - 31:12 In this episode:  Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkinsOz Pearlman, @OzTheMentalistJoe 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.

18 Nov 36min

President Donald Trump is rolling back tariffs on more than 200 food products, from coffee and beef to bananas and orange juice, as the White House faces rising frustration from Americans over grocery prices. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett explains the administration’s push for affordability and the persistence of inflation. Then, Legendary Filmmaker Ken Burns walks through his newest project, The American Revolution, and the stories that shaped the nation. Plus, RBC Capital Markets’ Lori Calvasina breaks down market sentiment and Alphabet rallies after Berkshire Hathaway takes a new stake. Lori Calvasina - 09:13Kevin Hassett - 23:19Ken Burns - 35:11 In this episode:Ken Burns, @KenBurnsBecky 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.

17 Nov 43min

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