Squawk on the Street

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber digest comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The Fed Chair presenting at the virtual Jackson Hole summit and announcing a major policy shift to “average inflation targeting.” The central bank will be more inclined to allow inflation to run higher than the standard 2% target before hiking interest rates. The Fed also announcing its changing its approach to employment in a way that will focus on those at the lower end of the income spectrum. Investors appearing happy with what they heard from the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, as all three of the major averages rose on his comments. Plus, breaking news out of TikTok, as the CEO quits after sources say he was excluded from deal talks with Microsoft. Shares of Abbott Labs winning FDA approval for a rapid COVID-19 test that will be used by health professionals and medical labs. The portable test will cost $5 and can deliver results in 15 minutes.  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 discuss the melt-up for stocks. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hitting record intraday highs. Shares of Salesforce.com surging after reporting earnings that more than doubled estimates. The company’s revenue also beating the street, and it raised its full year forecast as it benefits big from the increase in remote work and e-commerce. On the COVID-19 front, the C.D.C quietly modified its coronavirus testing guidelines to exclude people who do not have symptoms, even if they have been recently exposed to the virus. Palantir files to go public, while the company’s CEO rips into Silicon Valley in a letter to investors. The CEO saying Silicon Valley engineers may be able to build good software but they don’t know “how society should be organized or what justice requires.” Wedbush raising its price target on Apple to a new Street-high of $600 dollars per share. Plus, the CEO of Etsy, Josh Silverman, speaking out against Amazon’s support for a California bill seeking to hold “electronic retail marketplaces” to the same liability standards applied to brick-and-mortar retailers. Silverman calling the e-commerce giant out saying, “Amazon is taking bold steps to wipe out its competitors by promoting complex, hard-to-comply-with legislation that only they can afford to absorb. 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 & David Faber discuss the pop in stocks, as the S&P 500 ekes out another record high. The U.S. and Chinese trade officials reaffirming their commitment to the Phase 1 trade deal. Plus, changes are coming to the DOW as Exxon Mobil, Pfizer and Raytheon Technologies will be removed, while Salesforce,com, Amgen and Honeywell will be added. The changes will take effect on August 31st. Plus, David’s reporting on Palantir’s expected S-1. According to his sources, they’re targeting listing on September 24th. And a Faber Report, as David digs through the Tiffany & LVMH deal, getting pushed until November 24th. According to his sources, LVMH’s Arnault still seeking price cut in the Tiffany deal. The “Squawk on the Street” team digs through the movers of the morning, including earnings from Best Buy & J.M. Smucker.  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, David Faber discuss the surge in stocks, building on a record-setting week. The latest coronavirus developments driving the moves in the major averages. The Trump administration granting emergency authorization for a coronavirus plasma treatment. The White House is also considering fast tracking the COVID-19 vaccine candidate being developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, according to the Financial Times. Shares of Apple getting a boost ahead of its “record date” for its recently announced four-for-one stock split, applying to shareholders of record as of the close of business today. Plus, Morgan Stanley’s Katy Huberty increasing her price target to a street high of $520, from $431. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Senator Kamala Harris sitting down for their first joint interview with ABC’s David Muir. Biden discussing his plans on the tax front saying, “I will raise taxes for anybody making over $400,000,” adding that there will be “no new taxes” for those making under $400,000. And airlines moving higher, as Delta announces it’s going to reinstate 50 international flights to its schedule this winter. Plus, a report that says American Airlines will receive EPA approval today to use a new surface coating that kills the coronavirus.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“The Squawk on the Street” gang digs through the movers of the morning, as Wall Street tries to end a record setting week on a high note. Tesla remains on watch after exceeding $2,000 per share for the first time on Thursday. Shares of Tesla are up 40% for the month of August alone. Plus, today is the “record” date for the company’s 5-for-1 stock split. Uber and Lyft winning reprieve in California over its pay dispute. Plus, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden accepts his party’s nomination. In his speech he unveiled his economic plan, “my economic plan is all about jobs, dignity, respect, and community. Together, we can, and we will, rebuild our economy. And when we do, we'll not only build it back, we'll build it back better.” And some breaking news out of Amazon, as its consumer business head announces he plans to retire. The USPS virtual hearing gets underway, as the postmaster general testifies before the Senate over its operations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer discuss the slump for stocks as U.S. weekly jobless claims jump, totally 1.106 million last week. Plus, yesterday’s Fed minutes revealing officials expect that coronavirus will “weigh heavily” on the economy. Carl & Jim dig through the movers of the morning. Nvidia reporting a beat on the top & bottom line also issuing a strong current quarter revenue outlook. Shares moving lower, as some investors were disappointed with the performance of Nvidia’s data center business. Intel announcing an accelerated $10 billion stock buyback program, with CEO Bob Swan saying the shares were trading “well below our intrinsic valuation.” Shares of Estee Lauder taking a big hit after reporting a wider than expected loss. The cosmetics company said it’s launching a 2-year initiative to rebalance its investments, which will include a reduction in its retail footprint and increase emphasis on its digital sales. Estee Lauder also plans to cut up to 2 thousand jobs globally. Plus, Airbnb confidentially files its IPO paperwork. And breaking news, as President Trump’s former advisor Steve Bannon is arrested on charges of defrauding hundreds of thousands of donors in an alleged fundraising scheme. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer discuss the end to the shortest bear market in S&P 500 history. Stocks getting a boost from blowout results from retailers Target & Lowes, both hitting record highs at the open. Target reported a monster quarter with profit jumping 80%, and same-store sales set a record. And Lowe’s also reported a blow-out quarter with a 30% surge in revenue. Southwest dropped an updated 8K outlook and financial results for July and August. The big takeaway, the company’s core cash burn decreased. And Oracle gets a nod of support from President Trump over a possible acquisition of TikTok. The President saying, “I think Oracle is a great company, and I think its owner is a tremendous guy. He's a tremendous person. I think that Oracle would be certainly somebody that could handle it. Yeah. We gave them until September 15th.” 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 discuss the state of stocks as the S&P 500 rises to a new record high all-time high that was set before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Two retail giants surging this morning giving the major averages that boost. Walmart earnings and revenue beating the street last quarter as same-store sales surged by 9.3% and its e-commerce sales nearly doubled. Home Depot said its sales last quarter jumped 23%, while its earnings and sales beat the street’s expectations. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin joining Carl and Jim to discuss COVID-19 Stimulus, the Postal Service problems, and Oracle in talks to acquire TikTok, in a challenge to Microsoft. And Amazon’s expansion plans. The company is looking to add 3,500 jobs across six U.S. cities. Of the new roles, 2,000 will be based in New York, where Amazon has acquired the Lord & Taylor Fifth Avenue building. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer discuss the market gains, as the S&P continues to creep toward a record high after railing to notch it last week. Goldman’s David Kostin boosting his S&P target by 20% raising his forecast to 3,600 from 3,000. The U.S. Postal Service is front and center as Democrats are calling for its chief to testify at an “urgent” Congressional hearing over elections concerns. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she’s calling the House back to vote on a bill that would prohibit the Postal Service from implementing nay changes to its operations or level of service. Plus, Carl & Jim go whale watching. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway making a new investment in Barrick Gold, while cutting its stakes in Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, as well as completely exiting its investment in Goldman Sachs. Pershing Square’s Ackman increasing his stakes in Restaurant Brands and Lowe’s in the second quarter. Tepper loads up on new stakes in AT&T, Visa, PayPal, Disney and Mastercard. And Third Point takes stakes in Activision & Facebook. The President is continuing his push against Chinese tech companies, saying he’s considering a ban on Alibaba. And a report out of Reuters saying the U.S. is going to be tightening restrictions on Huawei’s access to technology & chips.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The “Squawk on the Street” team digests the market moves, little changed as the S&P 500 struggles to hit its record high. Plus, no stimulus deal, as the Senate departs Washington for its summer recess. And battle between apps and the app stores. Apple & Alphabet’s Google are being sued by Epic games, the developer of Fornite, after both removed it from their app store. The tech giants are claiming that Epic violated guidelines regarding in-app purchases to avoid fees. Speaking of Apple, the “Squawk on the Street” team is keeping a close eye on the stock price as it continues its march to a $2 trillion dollar market cap. Shares of Tesla continuing to charge higher after getting two upgrades, one from Bank of America and the other from Morgan Stanley’s Adam Jonas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.