Squawk on the Street

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber focused on what's ahead for the stocks after Tuesday's Georgia runoff elections and the possibility of the Democrats taking control of the U.S. Senate: Tech stocks taking a hit while cannabis stocks rally. Jim discussed whether now is the right time to buy bank stocks. The anchors also explored the road ahead for Tesla shares, hitting a new all-time high after Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the stock to a Wall Street-high $810 per share. Also in the spotlight: The NYSE reversing course again and saying it will delist three Chinese telecom companies, plus a busy day for M&A: Walgreens and UnitedHealth each striking deals separately. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The morning after the worst opening day of a year for stocks since 2016, Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber looked at what's ahead for the markets -- especially as people head to the polls in Georgia to vote in runoff elections that will determine which party controls the U.S. Senate. The anchors also discussed management moves in the tech sector: Steve Mollenkopf is retiring as Qualcomm CEO and will be succeeded by company president Cristiano Amon, plus IBM announcing it has appointed Gary Cohn -- the former top economic adviser to President Trump -- as the company's Vice Chairman. Also in focus: David Faber reporting that Alibaba founder Jack Ma is not missing, plus Jim Cramer outlines his investment themes for 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the first trading day of 2021, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed what to expect from the markets after 2020’s stock rally – plus the role COVID-19 vaccinations could play when it comes to stocks and the economic recovery.They reacted to Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb telling CNBC there’s no need to stockpile doses of vaccines. Tesla also in the spotlight: The stock hitting an all-time high on news of the company’s record deliveries in 2020.M&A a major focus, led by news of MGM Resorts’ $11 billion takeover offer for Ladbrokes owner Entain: What does it say about the sports gambling landscape?The CEO of health insurer Centene joined the program to discuss his company’s deal to acquire Magellan Health – and why he’s disappointed about how the COVID vaccine rollout is going. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The opening hour of CNBC’s "Squawk on the Street" with Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber is broadcast each weekday from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, on site at the opening bell with the up-to-the-minute news investors need to know and interviews with the most influential CEOs and greatest market minds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The opening hour of CNBC’s "Squawk on the Street" with Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber is broadcast each weekday from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, on site at the opening bell with the up-to-the-minute news investors need to know and interviews with the most influential CEOs and greatest market minds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The opening hour of CNBC’s "Squawk on the Street" with Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber is broadcast each weekday from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, on site at the opening bell with the up-to-the-minute news investors need to know and interviews with the most influential CEOs and greatest market minds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Jon Fortt and Leslie Picker led off with the big story of the morning: Alibaba shares tumbling on news that the e-commerce giant founded by Jack Ma is the target of a newly launched antitrust investigation by the Chinese government.They also discussed the House Democrats' push to approve $2,000 pandemic aid checks, which failed after Republican lawmakers blocked the unanimous consent effort. Also in focus: The latest on COVID-19 vaccinations, the stock winners and losers heading into the holiday weekend, plus energy as the top performing sector in the fourth quarter, recouping some of its big losses for 2020. Can energy stocks maintain their upward momentum in 2021? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Morgan Brennan and Mike Santoli discussed Pfizer and BioNTech announcing that they've struck an agreement with the US government to supply anadditional 100 million doses of their COVID-19 vaccine. The anchors also took a closer look at market reaction to President Trump's criticism of the $900-billion pandemic aid package -- and his demand thatdirect payments for individuals should be increased from $600 to $2,000. Also in focus: Elon Musk's tweet about once trying to sell Tesla to Apple, plus a look at the direction both stocks have taken since the release of a report about Apple's electric car production plans. 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 discussed the surge in Apple shares, extending their gains from Monday on a report that the company plans to enter the electric car market in 2024.The anchors explored what such a development could mean for Tesla. They also discussed what's next for stocks one day after the Dow closed with a gain after erasing a 423-point loss.Also in focus: Google and Facebook reportedly agreed to team up against possible antitrust action, M&A movers led by Peloton's new deal, and Alaska Air ordering new Boeing 737 MAX jets. 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 discussed a rough morning for stocks: Markets reacting to news of a new strain of the coronavirus resulting in lockdowns throughout the UK, as well as travel restrictions to and from that country.Travel-related stocks taking a hit on those developments, which overshadowed two major stories: Capitol Hill lawmakers reaching an agreement on the $900-billion coronavirus relief package, plus deliveries of Moderna'sCOVID-19 vaccine underway in the U.S. after the FDA authorized it for emergency use. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin joined the program to discuss the new stimulus deal and how passage of aid legislation would help peopleand businesses recover from the pandemic. Also in focus: Tesla's first trading day since joining the S&P 500 and why bank stocks are rallying despite the market pullback. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.