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Mixed Market, Jobs Blowout, SPAC-Tacular, NEC Director Brian Deese Mar 05, 2021

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Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discuss the massive swings in the market. High-flying tech names taking a hit. Stocks swinging between gains and losses after a stronger-than-expected jobs report. The labor department reporting that nonfarm payrolls jumped by 379,000 for February and the unemployment rate fell to 6.2%. David Faber’s SPAC wrap for the week. He takes a look at the SPAC boom and if we may be nearing a bubble. CoStar dropping its bid to buy real estate data company CoreLogic, saying rising interest rates will hurt CoreLogic’s value. Plus, Carl, Jim and David dig through the big movers of the morning from Gap to Western Digital. And, reaction from the administration on today’s jobs report. National Economic Council Director, Brian Deese, joining Carl, Jim and David to discuss the jobs report and the 2021 economic outlook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stock Swings, Amazon and the NFL, ‘Buzz’ Launch, Square Acquires Majority of Jay-Z’s Streaming Service Tidal Mar 04, 2021

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Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discuss the swing for stocks. Markets bouncing between gains and losses as investors digest a better-than-expected read on weekly jobless claims. The “Squawk on the Street” gang discusses the big movers of the morning including shares of GE gaining after Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the stock to a Street-high of $17 per share. Rocket Companies shares moving between gains and losses, following wide swings the past few days. The stock fell 33% yesterday after jumping 71% the day prior. An ETF honing in on the Reddit mania, ‘Buzz’ ETF, which tracks social media sentiment, launches. Plus, Carl, Jim and David discuss the future of streaming rights after reports that Amazon is in talks with the National Football League to carry a significant number of games exclusively on its Prime video service. The deal could see Amazon pay $1 billion for exclusive rights to most Thursday games. Plus, Square announces it’s acquiring a majority stake in Jay-Z’s streaming service tidal in a $297 million deal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rocket’s Reddit Volatility, Vaccine Boom, Big Business Betting on ESG Mar 03, 2021

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Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber breakdown the mixed morning for markets. Reddit traders honing in on their next pick, Rocket. That stock more than doubling over the past 3 sessions, but falling this morning over 10%. Plus, a vaccine boom in the U.S. President Biden announcing the U.S. will have enough vaccines for 300 million adults by the end of May, two months sooner than previously promised. Big business is betting on ESG, as FedEx commits to carbon-neutral operations by 2024 and ExxonMobil kicks off investor day focusing on its newly created business, ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions. Oscar Health getting ready to debut on the NYSE, after pricing above the already-raised range. Carl, Jim and David discuss breaking news, as Apollo Global announces it’s buying crafts retailer Michaels in a $5 billion deal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mega Market Rally Hits Pause, Merk Helping J&J, Zooming Higher, Target’s Record Growth, SPAC-Mentum Mar 02, 2021

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Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discuss the pause in stocks, after a mega market rally where the S&P 500 notched its best day since June. More developments on vaccine distribution. Reports that President Biden is set to announce the administration-brokered a ‘historic partnership’ between Merck and J&J. Merck will be dedicating two facilities in the U.S. to the vaccine effort, which could potentially double the supply compared with what J&J would be able to achieve on its own. Plus, the “Squawk on the Street” gang discussing the big movers of the morning. Zoom shares surging after the company beat expectations and issued strong guidance. Target reporting results that beat on both the top and bottom lines. Comparable store sales jumped 20%, while digital sales more than doubled. It’s SPAC-mentum. A new note out of Goldman Sachs digs through the eye popping number of SPACs and how much they have raised. Goldman’s David Kostin writing, “if the current pace of issuance persists, 2021 will surpass the 2020 full-year total before the end of March.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March Begins In Rally Mode, J&J Starts Shipping Its COVID-19 Vaccine, ExxonMobil Board Shakeup, Buffett Admits To A “Mistake”, And Citi's New CEO Makes History Mar 01, 2021

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On the first trading day of March, Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber took an in-depth look at a big stock market rally to begin the month as bond yields pulled back. Johnson & Johnson also in the spotlight as the company began shipping its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine, which received regulatory approval for emergency use in the U.S. The anchors reacted to what J&J Chairman & CEO Alex Gorsky had to say about how many doses could be delivered in the U.S. by June. ExxonMobil shares rise on news that David broke: Activist investor Jeffrey Ubben and Atairos CEO Michael Angelakis have joined the oil giant's Board of Directors. Also in focus: Warren Buffett admits to a "mistake" in his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, and Jane Fraser takes over as CEO of Citigroup -- becoming the first woman to run a major U.S. bank. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Morning After The Sell-off, Reaction To Salesforce And Airbnb Results, FDA Meets About J&J's COVID Vaccine, GameStop Marches Higher, And HP CEO On Beating The Street Feb 26, 2021

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On the final trading day of February, Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber explored what to expect from stocks after Thursday's sell-off was sparked by concerns about higher yields. They also dug deep into earnings news from the likes of Salesforce and Airbnb and reacted to what the CEOs of both companies told CNBC. Johnson & Johnson's one-shot COVID-19 vaccine also in focus as a key FDA panel meets on whether to recommend it for earlier use. The anchors also weighed in on what Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla told NBC News' Lester Holt about how long it might take to tweak its vaccine to account for COVID variants. The GameStop saga rolls on: The stock continuing its surge for the week as it caps a rough February during the Reddit-fueled trading frenzy. HP CEO Enrique Lores joined the program to discuss his company's strong quarterly results and upbeat guidance -- as sales of laptops jump in wake of pandemic-driven work-from-home trends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

GameStop's Ride Gets Wilder, The Reddit User Rally Reheats, Twitter Takes Flight, Nvidia And The Chip Supply Shortage, And Restaurateur Danny Meyer Takes His Company's SPAC Public Feb 25, 2021

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Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber led off the show with an in-depth look at the GameStop frenzy -- the stock surging after it doubled late in Wednesday's trading session. Reddit-fueled stocks such as AMC Entertainment also jump. The anchors get into what investors should make of the wild ride -- as well as an ice cream cone tweet by major GameStop shareholder Ryan Cohen. They also discussed Twitter's long-term guidance which gave the stock a boost, Nvidia's quarterly results and the chip supply shortage, and ViacomCBS' streaming strategy for "Paramount+". Shake Shack Founder and Union Square Hospitality Group CEO Danny Meyer joined the program to talk about taking USHG's SPAC public. Also in focus: A double dose of news involving Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cathie Wood's "Tesla Effect”, Barstool's Portnoy vs. Robinhood's CEO, Square's Bitcoin Bet, The FDA's J&J COVID Vaccine Assessment, And Marriott's New CEO Talks Travel And The Pandemic Feb 24, 2021

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Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed fund manager Cathie Wood buying into Tesla's recent sell-off – news that sent the stock higher – and that her fund also experienced major outflows. The anchors dig deep into her investment strategy. They also reacted to the clash between Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy and Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev over the GameStop saga. Johnson & Johnson in the spotlight after FDA staff found the company's one-dose COVID-19 vaccine to be safe and effective, putting it one step closer to receiving approval for emergency use. Marriott International's new CEO Tony Capuano joined the program to discuss the future for his company and the travel industry amid the pandemic as COVID vaccinations increase. Also in focus: Square’s $170-million Bitcoin purchase, plus what to expect from a White House meeting on the global chip shortage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CEO Of Tesla Rival "Lucid Motors" On Going Public Via A SPAC Deal, Tesla And Bitcoin Extend Slide, The Tech Sell-Off Intensifies, And Fed Chair Powell On The Hill Feb 23, 2021

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Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed big M&A news: Electric vehicle maker Lucid Motors confirmed it is going public via a merger with Churchill Capital IV -- a SPAC deal that will bring about $4.5-billion in cash to the company's balance sheet. Lucid Motors CEO Peter Rawlinson appeared on the program to discuss the deal as well as his views on Lucid's competition including Tesla. This as shares of Tesla extended Monday's losses and participated in another day of steep selling in the tech sector. The anchors also looked ahead to Fed Chair Powell's Capitol Hill testimony on the economy as well as the potential effect of the COVID vaccination rollout on stocks. Also in focus: Bitcoin falling further below the $50,000 mark, earnings from Home Depot and Macy's, plus an interview with Medtronic CEO Geoffrey Martha on the company's quarterly results and where the pandemic fits into the picture. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Boeing Drags Down The Dow On Jet Engine Failure, A Detour For Bitcoin's Record Run, And Jeff Immelt Reflects On His Tenure As GE CEO Feb 22, 2021

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Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed Boeing shares down sharply after an engine failure on one of United Airlines' Boeing 777 jets, resulting in the FAA ordering inspections of some of the jets and United grounding a number of them. The anchors also explored the rotation into value and what passage of a $1.9-trillion COVID relief package could mean for certain stocks. David interviewed former General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt, who discussed his tenure as head of GE -- a period in which the stock tumbled significantly. Also in focus: Bitcoin pulls back from all-time highs after Elon Musk tweeted that prices for the cryptocurrency "seem high". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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