9AM HOUR: Beyond the Post-Fed Rally, Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire's Chairman, Apple iPhone 18 Lineup Debuts in Stores 9/18/26

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.

Ariel Investments Co-CEO John Rogers joins to discuss the impact of Warren Buffett stepping down from his chairman role at Berkshire Hathaway. Then, we break down expectations for the iPhone 18 which hits the stores today. Plus, Dr. Vin Gupta shares the pros and cons of using AI in the medical field.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.

What does Warren Buffett stepping down as Chairman on Berkshire Hathaway mean for the company? Plus, some big moves in the Yen after the Bank of Japan hikes interest rates, looking to get ahead of any inflation. And Nike loses some more star power with Kylian Mbappe announcing he is signing with On as they look to expand into international football.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 explored what's next for the markets after Thursday's post-Fed rate hike rally — which marked the best day for the Nasdaq and S&P 500 since early August. The anchors also discussed Warren Buffett stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. A big day for Apple: Its iPhone 18 lineup debuted in stores worldwide. Cramer spoke about what Apple CEO John Ternus told him at the company's flagship store in New York City. Also in focus: The Federal Reserve releases an independent review of the 2023 Silicon Valley Bank collapse; Record-high diesel prices' impact on the economy; Netflix downgraded; Wells Fargo bank analyst Mike Mayo's note on financial regulation and the midterms; Big banks in correction territory; All things AI. 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.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp joins us exclusively to discuss the growing concerns around AI safety. We also speak to Former Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic about the impact of the Fed's rate hike yesterday. Plus, we take a closer look at the rising tensions between President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Carney after the EU invited Canada to become its first-ever "associate member."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.

Steph Curry joins Squawk on the Street from Bethpage Black to discuss Underrated Golf, his new shoe deal, and the possibility of NBA free agency. Plus, OpenAI discloses more “concerning” behavior from its AI models, raising fresh questions about safety as capabilities advance. And we look at why the options market is signaling the worst of the AI-related stock selloff could be behind us.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 what to make of stocks rallying one day after the Fed's first interest rate hike since 2023. Falling oil prices and bond yields added to the positive sentiment on Wall Street. AI safety once again in the spotlight: In a blog post, OpenAI disclosed six new instances of what it calls "unexpected or concerning" behavior in its AI models, along with a new framework to track model "misalignment." Workday shares rallied on David's reporting: According to his sources, the company is continuing its take-private financing efforts. Also in focus: Salesforce's fiscal 2030 revenue target exceeds estimates; Generac soars on a generator deal with Amazon; The king and "AI" — Britain's King Charles meets with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and other top executives in Scotland about AI safety.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.

We speak to Senator Richard Blumenthal about how he's looking at regulating AI right now. Then, early Facebook and Google investor Roger McNamee shares why he thinks AI companies are trying to scare the government into saving them. Plus, we break down what's ahead for the crypto industry after the Clarity Act failed to advance in the Senate.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 tech giant’s new product will be how consumers ‘do everything’. 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.

The Defense Department’s Under Secretary for Research and Engineering and CTO, Emil Michael, joins Squawk on the Street as the AI pacing debate intensifies, with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei doubling down at Dreamforce on the need for a slowdown. Michael leading the Pentagon’s decision to blacklist Anthropic earlier this year. Plus, it’s Fed decision day, with former Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart discussing the outlook for rates. And one industry executive sounds the alarm over soaring fuel costs, comparing the spike to something out of a “science fiction movie.”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.