10AM Hour: McDonald's & General Mills CEOs, CFTC Chairman, & You Muse You Lose? 9/23/26

We bring you an exclusive interview with McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski where he discusses the company's stock price, current use of AI and the impact of GLP-1s on the business. Then, Okta CEO Todd McKinnon joins to discuss the company's new offerings for AI agents as security concerns grow. Plus, we preview what to expect for President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping tomorrow.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hear a fresh read on the consumer through the eyes of some of America's biggest consumer names: McDonald's and General Mills this hour - along with more on yields hitting multidecade highs, why the CFTC has a new warning for prediction market players, and what Meta's 'Muse' model has to do with recent weakness out of the financials. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Sara Eisen discussed the AI trade that sparked the Nasdaq and Nasdaq 100 to record highs. Meta is one of the big catalysts: Shares continued their week-to-date double-digit surge on news surrounding the company's "Muse" AI agent. McDonald's Investor Day: Hear Carl's exclusive with the company's CEO Chris Kempczinski. Also in focus: KB Home and General Mills fall on earnings; "Faber Report" on an activist hedge fund urging Devon Energy to explore strategic alternatives; Oil in the midst of a five-day losing streak; A live report from Iowa farm country on record high diesel prices as a midterm election campaign issue; President Trump U.N. Speech aftermath; First Lady Melania Trump rings the NYSE opening bell.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Box CEO Aaron Levie joins to discuss the growing safety concerns around AI. Then, Bank of America Head of Commodities Francisco Blanch shares his outlook for the oil market and the impact of the war in Iran. Plus, we discuss what to expect at Meta Connect tomorrow as Meta's new AI agent, Muse, gains popularity.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump speaks to the UNGA. Among the many topics addressed, energy prices, the war in Iran and the ongoing fighting between Russian and Ukraine. The president also speaking about AI and the ongoing fears about the technology.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Sara Eisen covered new record highs for the Nasdaq: The index piggybacking off Monday's AI trade rally fueled by Meta's double-digit gain. The anchors discussed stories involving AI fears and data center jitters, impacting delayed IPOs and politics. David outlined the road ahead for Paramount Skydance after the company reached a settlement with state attorneys general regarding its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Also in focus: Crude oil prices on track for a fifth consecutive daily decline; New highs for diesel; What JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told CNBC-TV18 in India about inflation; Soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé on why he left Nike for sportswear company On; Netflix downgraded; President Trump at the United Nations to address the U.N. General Assembly. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CNBC's Phil LeBeau joins from the highway in Texas as he reaches his final destination on an autonomous trucking trip with the CEO of Aurora. Then, Schneider CEO Jim Filter breaks down the impact of record diesel prices on the business. Plus, Bernstein analyst Stacy Rasgon joins to discuss what's behind the rally in chip stocks today.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wells Fargo downgrades Netflix to underperform, that analyst joins the show to explain what’s behind that call. Plus, legendary Hollywood agent Ari Emanuel on the release of his new memoir. And the CEO of Edison International, one of the largest utilities in the U.S., on the impact of data centers on prices, and the biggest climate risks to the grid.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Kelly Evans and Michael Santoli discussed tech leading a stock rally to begin the week, as both oil prices and bond yields pulled back. The anchors reacted to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang blasting  AI "doomsday narratives" in an interview with CBS News. Warner Bros. Discovery among Monday's biggest gainers, on hopes of a Paramount settlement with California and other states regarding the planned merger between both companies. Also in focus: Accenture shares jump on Anthropic partnership; U.S.-China summit look-ahead; Meta "Muse" effect; Treasury Secretary Bessent talks to CNBC; Media vs. the White House after President Trump's "banning" of MS Now, CNN and Politico; Secretary of State Marco Rubio rings the NYSE opening bell; Phil LeBeau's driverless truck journey.Disclosure: CNBC and MS NOW are divisions of Versant Media.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cramer explains why he’s ‘ready to get rid of’ this industrial technology stock. Become an Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks every day as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines, analyst calls and holdings in the Charitable Trust – and see up close how they decide when, and if, to take action on stocks. Sign up here:  cnbc.com/morningtake CNBC Investing Club Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.