9AM HOUR: SK Hynix Leads AI Trade Revival, GE Vernova Erases Gains, Fed Decision Day 10/28/26

Cramer says this industrial gas stock is a buy while the price is down. 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.

Citi's Head of AI Research Heath Terry joins to discuss the impact of big tech earnings on the broader AI trade as Alphabet shares sink post-results. Then, Shell CEO Wael Sawan breaks down the company's latest quarter where profit nearly doubled. Plus, we speak to Thrive Holdings Partner Kareem Zaki on their acquisition of ADT for more than $7 billion in equity value.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.

Alphabet shares plunge toward their worst day ever as investors question the strength of its core search business and massive AI spending plans. Plus, Wall Street reacts to earnings from Microsoft and ServiceNow. Then Ares Management CEO Michael Arougheti joins Squawk on the Street in a CNBC exclusive after the firm beats earnings expectations. And DoorDash announces a $17 billion acquisition of Instacart, raising questions about a potential antitrust battle.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 busy earnings Thursday, David Faber and Jim Cramer delved into results from a trio of trillion-dollar companies: Tech under pressure after Alphabet shares tumbled on a Q3 miss which included a slowdown in search advertising sales growth; Microsoft shares rose on a quarterly beat driven by cloud revenue growth; Eli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks joined the program exclusively to discuss the pharma giant rallying on better-than-expected quarterly results — which were fueled by demand for weight-loss drugs. On the M&A front: DoorDash agrees to acquire Instacart in a $17 billion deal; Marvell reportedly in talks to buy Lumentum. Also in focus: Caterpillar tumbles; ServiceNow and Fortinet plunge; Oracle's free cash flow update; Reaction to earnings from the likes of FedEx, T-Mobile and Chipotle. 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 believes this energy stock is priced wrong and worth buying. 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.

JLL CEO Christian Ulbrich joins to discuss the firm's record results and the health of the commercial real estate sector. Then, Generac CEO Aaron Jagdfeld breaks down their quarterly results as the stock has a volatile morning. Plus, D.A. Davidson's Gil Luria shares his expectations for big tech earnings.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.

A critical day for Wall Street as investors await the Fed’s latest rate decision and earnings from Alphabet and Microsoft. Plus, SK Hynix surges after reporting a 630% jump in profit, fueling fresh debate over the AI trade. And Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev joins Squawk on the Street in a first-on-CNBC interview as shares tumble following mixed earnings, with weaker crypto revenue weighing on results.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 led off the show with the AI trade extending this week's rebound. The big catalyst: Shares of SK Hynix surging and lifting the chips after the South Korean company posted a blowout quarter. A different story for GE Vernova -- which erased earlier gains during the company's earnings call. The anchors also set the stage for Wednesday's Fed decision on interest rates, along with what the markets want to hear from Fed Chairman Warsh during his post-meeting news conference. Also in focus: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's latest comments on AI security; Microsoft and Alphabet earnings preview; GE Vernova's $9 billion acquisition; Visa posts record revenue; Robinhood slides; Vertiv soars; Cramer on whether or not he would add Anthropic to his charitable trust holdings once it goes public.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 wants to buy this shipping giant’s 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anthropic investor Pauline Yang of Altimeter Capital joins to discuss Anthropic's upcoming IPO and the tech market at large. Then, Royal Caribbean CEO Jason Liberty breaks down the latest quarter and discusses the demand outlook for travel. Plus, we speak to Hormel CEO John Ghingo in his first interview since taking the role.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.