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CEO Confidence, The Rally’s Longevity, & Elon Musk’s Hot (and Unpopular) Take 10/4/22 Oct 04, 2022

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After a bright start to the fourth quarter, Joe, Becky, and Andrew consider what’s driving the rally, whether it will last, and what the Fed might do in response. In KPMG’s new CEO survey, almost all 400 leaders included, the vast majority of them (91%) are expecting a recession in the next year, but even more of them (93%) are confident in the growth prospects for the U.S. economy. KPMG Chair and CEO Paul Knopp discusses the survey findings, including the biggest concerns weighing on the c-suite, and the biggest opportunities that executives envision on the horizon. CNBC’s Diana Olick reports on the hybrid work model’s impact on urban office space, just as Meta announced layoffs and an office closure in New York. Plus, Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is getting another hearing and Elon Musk is in hot water on Twitter.

In this episode:

Becky Quick @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Diana Olick @DianaOlick

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Kim K’s Crypto Ad with SEC Chair Gensler; Credit Suisse Concerns 10/3/22 Oct 03, 2022

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Kim Kardashian’s Instagram ad post about the EthereumMax token has cost her $1.26 million. SEC Chair Gary Gensler discusses the celebrity’s settlement with the regulator and explains why her post–and others from DJ Khalid and Steven Seagal–raised a flag that other celebrity ads do not. Concerns about whether Credit Suisse is on the brink of a “Lehman moment” have rocked the global banking industry. Andrew reports on the Swiss bank’s financial health and the fallout it could have on the rest of the financial ecosystem. Plus, Hurricane Ian has claimed dozens of lives, and as one of the biggest storms to ever hit the U.S., its path is costing residents and insurers millions, from South Carolina down to Florida. Property and casualty insurance analyst from KBW Meyer Shields discusses the widespread damage, and offers tips for maintaining water supply and building safety for those returning home for the recovery.

In this episode:

Becky Quick @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Goodbye, Q3! A New Episode of the Musk-Twitter Soap 9/30 Sep 30, 2022

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Joe, Becky, and Andrew recap a long, turbulent month and quarter for the markets as we head into the fourth quarter. Investor, founder of Evercore, and former U.S. Treasury official Roger Altman discusses whether the Fed’s policies will have a hard or a soft landing, and Altman considers whether in two years, we’ll be in an economic recession or recovery. A text thread between Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey has revealed the friendships and strains behind the scenes of Musk-Twitter Soap Opera. Plus, Andrew’s won an Emmy!

In this episode:

Becky Quick @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Music Therapy, Smile Meters, & Backing Innovation in Unexpected Places 9/29/22 Sep 29, 2022

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Legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller warned Wall Street of a gloomy market future at CNBC’s Delivering Alpha Investors Summit. Joe breaks down his Druckenmiller interview with Becky, and they weigh the pros and cons of Federal Reserve policy. Despite a gloomy start, the rest of this episode is uplifting, literally. AOL founder Steve Case discusses his new book, “The Rise of the Rest,” and how supporting entrepreneurs in unexpected places could push America’s innovation forward. The pandemic has forced a reevaluation of city life, commutes, and wealth disparity; Case says that one key to unity and to a bright business future is backing startups between the major hubs that already exist. Plus, September is brain aneurysm awareness month. CNBC’s Sharon Epperson reports on a personal and personal finance story; how the 1 in 4 American adults living with disabilities plan for their financial futures, and the vibrant community that supports them along the way. She highlights Daniel Trush, who founded Daniel’s Music Foundation after surviving a brain aneurysm rupture. The group builds on music therapy, bringing light to a community of New York area adults living with disabilities. For more information about Daniel’s Music Foundation, visit danielsmusic.org and to find resources for survivors of brain aneurysms, go to bafound.org.

In this episode:

Daniel Trush, @DanielsMusicFdn

Steve Case, @SteveCase

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Sharon Epperson, @Sharon_Epperson

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Delivering Alpha: Carson Block & Activist Short-Selling 9/28/22 Sep 28, 2022

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Joe Kernen and Becky Quick are on site at CNBC’s 2022 Delivering Alpha Investors Summit, where they interview Muddy Waters CIO Carson Block about his firm’s short-selling thesis, his mission to call out fraudulent businesses, and the difference between “fake” and “real” ESG companies. CNBC’s Jim Cramer and David Faber join to discuss the Fed’s fight against inflation, and global threats to the markets–including Russia’s offensive in Ukraine and the Bank of England’s big bond buy. Plus, protests, internet blackouts, and violence rock Iran as citizens challenge the country’s morality police. Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Middle East Program Karim Sadjadpour discusses internet access and Elon Musk’s Starlink activation in Iran amid the unrest.

In this episode:

Karim Sadjadpour, @ksadjadpour

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Jim Cramer, @jimcramer

David Faber, @davidfaber

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Cathie Wood’s Bets: Recession, Deflation, & Tesla 9/27/22 Sep 27, 2022

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Ark Invest CEO and Chief Investment Officer Cathie Wood discusses her newest launch: a venture firm for private investments, open to non-accredited investors. As international currencies like the British pound, South Korean won, Japanese yen, and euro all fall weaker against the dollar, Wood shares her firm’s perspective on recession and inflation. A famed tech investor, Wood explains her bullish five-year thesis on Tesla. Plus, mortgage rates keep going up, and three men are answering for a $100 million deli scheme in New Jersey.

In this episode:

Cathie Wood, @CathieDWood

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @Andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Jeremy Siegel is Fired up 9/26/22 Sep 26, 2022

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Are we on the wrong path in the fight against inflation? Wharton Business School professor Jeremy Siegel criticizes the Federal Reserve and its chairman, Jerome Powell, saying the U.S. central bank is moving too aggressively to fight inflation and will hurt American workers in the process. The British pound falls to historic lows against the U.S. dollar, sparking currency concerns around the globe. Plus, the new fee that car dealerships are trying out on auto lease consumers.

In this episode:

Phil Lebeau, @Lebeaucarnews

Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Markets Tumble, Fearing the Fed and Women and Money 9/23/22 Sep 23, 2022

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A rough week ends on Wall Street as markets take a dive and bond years are surging. Why? Becky Quick and Melissa Lee take a closer look at the investor worries and the wonky numbers driving the market downturn. This comes after the Federal Reserve announced it will be raising interest rates 75 basis points. CNBC’s Steve Liesman explores the market reaction to the Fed’s decision and its global impact. Plus, Boeing has agreed to pay $200 million to settle charges over the two deadly crashes from its 737 Max jetliners. CNBC’s Phil Lebeau breaks down what this means for the plane manufacturer. And Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck shares data from the Women’s Financial Health Index and sheds more light on how women invest and what they’re worried about.

Steve Liesman, @SteveLiesman

Sallie Krawcheck, @SallieKrawcheck

Phil Lebeau, @Lebeaucarnews

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Melissa Lee, @MelissaLeeCNBC

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Palantir’s Alex Karp and a Disney Princess Takes Aim at the Castle 9/22/22 Sep 22, 2022

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“Software plus heroism can really slay the giant,” Palantir CEO Alex Karp tells Andrew Ross Sorkin and Becky Quick in his analysis of how big data and technology have changed modern warfare. Karp is carefully watching Russia’s first military mobilization since World War II and the ongoing crisis in Ukraine; he thinks that countries around the world are taking notice of the new global order. The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate 75 basis points and the world’s central banks are moving similarly, working aggressively to combat inflation. Former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Roger Ferguson discusses the road ahead for Fed Chair Jay Powell and offers perspective on the market reaction. The CEOs of the nation’s largest consumer banks faced Congressional questioning this week; some financial leaders say they don’t plan to use the new merchant code classification for firearms purchases. And Disney heiress Abigail Disney is taking on inequality inside the company her grandfather founded – she discusses how her viral comments on Squawk Box led to her advocacy.

In this episode:

Alex Karp @PalantirTech

Abigail Disney @abigaildisney

Becky Quick @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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Earth the Shareholder, with Patagonia’s CEO 9/21/22 Sep 21, 2022

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Patagonia’s founding family is redirecting their billions to fight climate change and preserve our Earth; the move has sparked conversation about ‘woke capitalism’ and a company’s impact on the world, versus its return to shareholders. Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert discusses his predecessor’s choice to “make Earth its only shareholder,” and whether the drastic move will really make a difference. Axios co-founder Mike Allen discusses former President Trump’s strategy for announcing another run for office, President Biden taking a hard line against Russia, and his new book on succinct journalism, ‘Smart Brevity.’ Plus, Europe’s energy crisis is threatening small businesses, and a new study shows, anxiety strikes all ages.

In this episode:

Ryan Gellert, @Patagonia

Mike Allen, @mikeallen

Becky Quick @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

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