Squawk on the Street 9/12/25

S&P and Nasdaq kicking off a big week with more record highs:  Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber broke down the latest as big tech names from Apple to Tesla lead the charge in early trading. Google reaching a $3T market cap for the first time ever - while Tesla gains on new share purchases from CEO Musk, and investors get bullish on demand for Apple's newest iPhones. Veteran tech investor Dan Niles - and Truist Wealth Chief Investment Officer Keith Lerner - joined the team with their takes on all the action.   Plus: vaccine stocks in focus ahead of a key CDC meeting this week - former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb gave his predictions for regulation ahead.    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 latest trade news following U.S. and Chinese officials convening in Europe over the weekend. Trump said the meeting between U.S. and China has gone “very well” and hinted that a TikTok deal might also be close. The desk also debated President Trump’s post on Truth Social that companies and corporations should “no longer be ‘forced’ to report on a quarterly basis.” After the bells, the anchors broke down the big rally for Tesla after Elon Musk revealed he purchased around $1 billion worth of Tesla shares on Friday. 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.

Another day of record highs on the NASDAQ:  Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber broke down fresh consumer data top of the hour before Wharton Professor Jeremy Siegel joined the team with his take on why the Fed NEEDS to cut rates - in a big way, and soon. Plus: a read from the ground on trade with the CEO of logistics giant Flexport... and more on the blockbuster IPOs of the day - from crypto exchange Gemini to Via Transportation, whose CEO joined the team at Post 9 ahead of the first trade.   Also in focus: huge moves higher for certain names... Hear David Faber's exclusive reporting on a possible Paramount-Skydance/Warner Brothers Discovery deal - as shares of both name pop higher... And don't miss a deep-dive on the future of Opendoor with new Chairman Keith Rabois, who argues the company's value is potentially "infinite" with shares up +1,000% on the year.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.

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.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.

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Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber broke down the numbers and what it means for stocks with RBC's Head of Equity Strategy Lori Calvasina - in addition to taking a look at the key movers of the day from Opendoor's huge surge to software stocks like Oracle and Adobe - gaining ahead of earnings from the latter name tonight.  Plus: a wide-ranging interview you don't want to miss... Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joined the team at Post 9 with his remembrance of 9/11, the latest on trade talks, and why he sees big jobs growth ahead. 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.

On a record-setting day for the S&P 500, Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed market reaction to key economic data: August CPI rose year-on-year while weekly jobless claims jumped to levels not seen in four years. AI in the spotlight one day after shares of Oracle soared 36%, adding $224 billion to its market cap and making founder Larry Ellison $100 billion wealthier. On a somber day for the United States, the anchors remembered the September 11 attacks which occurred 24 years ago. Also in focus: Day two for Klarna after its shares rose 15% in its public debut, a downgrade for Apple, one CEO's take on a "terrible consumer experience," Jim previews his visit to Corning's Kentucky plant that makes glass for Apple devices, the manhunt for the shooter who killed political activist Charlie Kirk.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 says this digital infrastructure stock is poised for a big move. Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines. Signup here: cnbc.com/morningtakeCNBC 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.

Producer price inflation coming in better-than-expected month-over-month - with the S&P and Nasdaq hitting fresh record highs at the open: Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber broke down the latest for stocks... Along with fresh developments on the Fed front out of Lisa Cook and Fed Governor contender Stephen Miran. Jefferies David Zervos joined with his take - and why he's arguing for a *75 basis point* cut at next week's meeting. Plus, get analysis on the day's three biggest tech stories: Oracle shares surging in their best day since 1992 as investors get bullish on cloud demand... Apple shares falling as their new products disappoint... And Klarna: pricing above the range overnight ahead of public debut at the Big Board today. Their CEO joined the team at Post 9 before the first trade with his roadmap for growth ahead - and why they're going public now. 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, Jim Cramer and David Faber delved into a big stock story boosting the AI Trade: Shares of Oracle soared more than 35% after it issued a cloud revenue forecast exceeding $500 billion. Oracle surpassed a $900 billion valuation — putting company founder Larry Ellison in a battle with Elon Musk for the title of world's wealthiest person. The anchors and their "Squawk Box" counterparts took a trip down memory lane in celebration of that show's 30th anniversary. In a "First on CNBC" interview, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev joined the program from his company's "HOOD Summit" in Las Vegas. Also in focus: A surprise decline in August PPI, Klarna gears up for its Wall Street debut after pricing its IPO above the expected range. 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.