SOTS 2nd Hour: Venezuela latest - Market, Geopolitics, Crypto & National Security Implications 1/5/26

Cramer says this retailer’s run higher isn’t done yet. 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/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.

Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, & David Faber kicked off the hour with new jobs data - and the latest out of a busy 24 hours from the White House... including the President's latest comments moving defense, housing, and even auto stocks. One longtime market veteran gave her top picks for the volatility - while CNBC's Diana Olick talked fallout for the homebuilders. Plus: Eurasia Group's Ian Bremmer joined the team with his take on the U.S.'s next targets (and top risks) abroad.  Also in focus: UBS's healthcare playbook - as the group rallies to start the year to new highs... and details on CNBC's newest initiative: CNBC Cures.   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 explored what to make of the rally in defense stocks such as Northrop Grumman — after President Trump called for a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027. Breaking news from David on Paramount Skydance's response to Warner Bros. Discovery after WBD rejected its amended takeover offer. A mega-cap shift in big tech as Alphabet surpasses Apple to become the second-most valuable company. Also in focus: President Trump set to meet with oil company CEOs on Friday to discuss reviving the production of crude in Venezuela, Nvidia's H200 chips and China, Costco's sales beat, "Faber Report" on Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI. 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.

Here’s how Cramer is thinking about bank stocks ahead of earnings. 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.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber drilled down on new record highs for the Dow and the S&P 500. Cramer outlined the stocks he believes are inexpensive in this market.Breaking News: Alaska Airlines buys 110 Boeing jets in what is the carrier's biggest aircraft order in its history. Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount Skydance's amended takeover offer and urges shareholder to support Warner's deal with Netflix. Sources close to the White House tell CNBC that oil sales from Venezuela by the U.S. will continue indefinitely — and that U.S. sanctions against the South American nation will be reduced. Tech domination: Sandisk shares on fire, this month's top ten Nasdaq 100 stocks are all in the chip sector. 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, Sara Eisen, & David Faber kicked off the hour with some reasons to be optimistic about markets and growth into 2026 - before breaking down the bear case with Cantor Fitzgerald's Chief Equity Strategist who's warning of a drawdown ahead. Plus: what comes next in Venezuela as the President says the U.S. could reimburse energy companies to rebuild there... with one expert who says that's no easy task - and UBS's top picks within the financials as the group kicks off 2026 with a big rally to fresh all-time highs.  Also in focus: the state of the AI race and how demand is holding up - with the CEO of AMD, who sat down with the team for a wide-ranging interview, live from one of tech's biggest conferences of 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.

Cramer says this chipmaker is ‘still the king.’ 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.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber led off the show with the Dow at a record closing high, fueled by a rally in banking and oil stocks. The blue-chip index ended Monday's trading session with its best "Santa Claus Rally" in four years. The anchors highlighted Dow components including Chevron, Caterpillar, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase. Nvidia in the spotlight one day after CEO Jensen Huang unveiled faster AI chips and robotics at CES in Las Vegas. Also in focus: Maduro/Venezuela/Trump developments after Monday's rally in oil stocks, Ford auto sales, chips on the rise, Apple shares under pressure, an investor builds a big stake in Under Armour, the latest on the battle for Warner Bros., Sandisk shares extend their parabolic run-up. 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 cautions against energy stock speculation after Maduro arrest. 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/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.

Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, & David Faber kicked off the hour with the latest on the breaking news of the day: Venezuela, moments before ousted leader Maduro is due to appear in a New York Court - with wide-ranging implications for global markets, the energy complex, and the geopolitical order.  Hear from a great lineup this hour: Rockefeller's Ruchir Sharma joined the team with a look at the market impact; Signum Global Advisors Founder Charles Myers - who's planning a trip to Venezuela with business leaders to explore investment prospects; and former Trump NSA head H.R. McMaster - with his take on what happens next in the country and beyond.  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.