Squawk on the Street

One day after the worst sell-off for the tech sector since September, Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Morgan Brennan focused on a volatile Friday for stocks as fears about rising rates and the COVID omicron variant spread take center stage. Shares of EV startup Rivian hit hard after the newly public company posted a quarterly loss and warned it would miss its 2021 production target. Shares of General Motors fell after it announced that the CEO of its "Cruise" autonomous driving unit is leaving the company. Also in focus: FedEx jumps on a quarterly earnings beat and a $5 billion stock buyback, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's inquiry into "buy now, pay later" firms including Affirm, sources say Oracle is in talks to buy infotech company Cerner, and the CDC recommends that adults receive the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines rather than the Johnson & Johnson shot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The morning after a Fed-fueled rally, Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer explored the decision by Fed Chair Powell and his fellow policymakers to ramp up tapering – while indicating they might raise interest rates three times by the end of 2022. How should future rate hikes and the omicron variant outbreak fit into your investment strategy? The CDC has warned of a 55% surge in weekly COVID cases by Christmas Day, while Apple said it is delaying employees' return to the office to a date "yet to be determined." McDonald's reached a lawsuit settlement with its former CEO Steve Easterbrook, who had been fired for misconduct. Easterbrook paid back compensation valued at $105 million. Also in focus: Adobe and Lennar fall on earnings while Delta projects a surprise Q4 profit, a big list of Wall Street upgrades and downgrades, and the latest on Ford, Rivian and the EV wars. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://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 November retail sales data which came in well below economists' expectations, setting the stage for Wednesday's key Fed decision: With inflation in the mix, how much of a policy shift can investors expect? The anchors also discussed a spat between Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Elon Musk: In a tweet, Warren accused him of "freeloading" when it comes to paying taxes, Musk fired back at the senator with tweets of his own. Worries about COVID in the spotlight as cases rise and the CDC warns of a spike in infections due to the omicron variant . Will we see more shutdowns -- and is it a crisis of the unvaccinated? Also in focus: Eli Lilly shares higher on upbeat guidance, reaction to Wall Street firms' top picks for 2022, and find out why Cramer was hugging Faber. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jim Cramer and David Faber led off the show with market reaction to the latest inflation data: The Producer Price Index shows wholesale prices surged in November, up 9.6% year-over-year. This as the Fed kicks off its final two-day policy meeting of 2021. Cramer explained why he believes "we have a Fed that is in trouble" and what that could mean for investors. Jim and David explored what has been a rough December for "meme stocks" such as AMC and GameStop. The anchors also discussed Elon Musk selling more shares of Tesla -- the company's market cap has fallen below $1-trillion. Pfizer announced that a final study of its antiviral COVID-19 pill showed it to be 89% effective in preventing hospitalizations and deaths in high-risk patients. Pfizer also said the drug appears to be effective against the omicron variant. Also in focus: 3M's food safety unit deal and why Morgan Stanley sees 2022 as "a critical year" for Disney. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After the S&P 500 posted a record closing high on Friday, David Faber and Jim Cramer took a closer look at Apple: The tech giant within striking distance of hitting a $3-trillion valuation. The anchors explored a note from Goldman Sachs which says Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet and Tesla account for 51% of returns since April. What does this mean for investors? On the electric vehicle front: Time magazine names Elon Musk its "Person of the Year for" for 2021 -- and shares of Harley-Davidson surge on news it is taking its EV unit public via a SPAC. David and Jim also discussed Peloton firing back at its portrayal on HBO Max's "Sex and the City" reboot, which implied that its fitness equipment could lead to health complications. Peloton out with a parody ad, essentially saying that’s not true. Also in focus: Pfizer in the spotlight on a COVID booster shot study and M&A, a death in the UK from the omicron variant, Disney shares fall after "West Side Story" disappoints at the box office, and Dollar Tree vs. activists. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber kicked off the program with market reaction to inflation data showing November's Consumer Price Index rose to highs not seen since 1982. What does this mean for the Fed? The anchors reacted to comments Costco's CFO made on his company's earnings call about the supply chain and its impact on Christmas. Oracle a big topic of discussion: The stock up double-digits on strong quarterly results and chairman Larry Ellison took a veiled swipe at cloud rival Amazon Web Services on his company's earnings call. Also in focus: SEC Chair Gary Gensler's online video comments about SPACs and protecting investors, a look back at Jim Cramer's special "CNBC Investing Club" digital event -- including what Ford CEO Jim Farley told him about demand for its electric vehicles, Broadcom jumps on earnings, AMC executives sell more shares and Peloton's slump continues after a Wall Street downgrade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber explored the road ahead for shares of Apple as it marches toward a $3-trillion market valuation. They also reacted to what ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood told CNBC about the "innovation stocks" in her ETFs. Wood said "we are nowhere near a bubble." GameStop drops on a wider loss from a year ago and disclosure of an SEC subpoena, but the "meme stock" still up more than 750-percent in 2021. Jim interviewed Southwest Airlines Chairman & CEO Gary Kelly and incoming CEO Robert Jordan after the carrier's investor day. They discussed travel demand amid the pandemic, ESG commitments, and Southwest's game plan for growth once Kelly passes the torch to Jordan. Also in focus: RH shares surge on earnings while its CEO calls supply chains "the worst we've ever seen," plus a "Faber Report" on the 2022 outlook for broadband and cable companies that have seen their stocks slump this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The morning after the best day for both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq since March, Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber led off the show with news out of Pfizer and BioNTech: Data shows their COVID-19 vaccine neutralized the omicron variant with three shots. The anchors discussed market moves on that news and reacted to what Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla told CNBC about prospects for an omicron variant vaccine. Apple shares hit a new record high despite a report stating that iPhone 13 production was weaker-than-expected in September and October. Carl, Jim and David explored developments in the EV space: Barclays' note stating Rivian's deposit count lags those of Tesla and Ford, one Wall Street firm gives Tesla a $1580 price target and Ford CEO Jim Farley told CNBC how bullish he is about demand for the company's EVs. Also in focus: Stitch Fix tumbles more than 25%, Southwest's booking guidance, Roku rallies, a rough 2021 for broadband and wireless stocks, and Facebook parent "Meta" allows workers to delay their return to the office in wake of the pandemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber began the show with a look at the markets extending yesterday’s rally, with the Dow coming off its best performance in 9 months. Among the leaders was Apple, notching a new record-high as Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty boosted her price target to $200. Another big mover in the tech sector was Intel, after announcing plans to take its self-driving car unit Mobileye public in the U.S. next year. The anchors spoke exclusively with Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, with the new company targeting an IPO valuation upwards of $50 billion. Also in the mix: American Airlines CEO Doug Parker announced he will retire next March, after more than 20 years at the helm. He will be succeeded by the carrier’s president, Robert Isom. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer began the show with a look at the EV space heating up, as Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas called Rivian “‘the one that can challenge Tesla.” Separately, Tesla shares were under pressure as the SEC opened an investigation into the company after a whistleblower disclosed solar panel defects. The anchors also hit Bitcoin’s brutal weekend, after dropping 17% from Friday night into Saturday morning, with the cryptocurrency now below $50K. Also in the mix: CNBC launched a new index, the “CNBC Next Generation 50,” which tracks stocks younger consumers and investors are most interested in. Some names in the group include Apple, Chewy, Etsy, Lyft, Moderna and Zoom Video. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.