Record Highs for the Blue Chips, Key Fed Inflation Gauge Reaction, China's Stimulus Rally 9/27/24

Carl Quintanilla and Sara Eisen – alongside David Faber, live from Liberty Media’s media day – broke down the results boosting Disney shares alongside this morning’s latest inflation and jobs data. Sara and Carl also hit the latest for Tapestry & Capri, as they call off their mega-merger. Also in focus: exclusives with Liberty Media’s Chairman John Malone on the many changes coming to the company and the media landscape, plus a deep dive with outgoing CEO Greg Maffei on his next ventures.  Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber led off the show with Disney shares surging on better-than-expected Q4 results and guidance. What's ahead for the company's streaming strategy? David interviewed Liberty Media Chairman John Malone -- the cable pioneer who will soon become the company's Interim CEO. At Liberty Media Investor Day, David spoke exclusively with Charter Communications CEO Chris Winfrey about the company's all-stock deal to acquire Liberty Broadband. Also in focus: Cisco's earnings beat, the post-election rally stalls, "China effect" on the markets, Delivering Alpha highlights -- from AI-generated video featuring David and Andrew Ross Sorkin, to Ben Affleck on linear as a "tremendous opportunity." Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen and David Faber began the hour with the markets, a day after the S&P and Nasdaq broke a 5-day win streak. Later in the hour, Eunice Yoon joined live from Beijing looking at the impact of President-elect Trump’s proposed China tariffs. Also in focus: the desk discussed the spike in Dogecoin following news that Elon Musk would join the new Trump administration, and ‘Heartbreak Is the National Anthem’ author Rob Sheffield joined the set at Post 9 to discuss the economic impact of Taylor Swift. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

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One day after the post-election rally took a detour, Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed market reaction to inflation data -- a slight increase in October CPI year-over-year. Lots of news involving  Formula 1 owner Liberty Media: Greg Maffei is stepping down as CEO at the end of this year and will be succeeded by chairman John Malone on an interim basis. Liberty is spinning off most of its assets and Charter Communication agreed to acquire Liberty Broadband in an all-stock deal. Also in focus: The Trump transition and Elon Musk's role in a new "Department of Government Efficiency," Nvidia and Softbank forge an AI partnership, Volkswagen's $5.8 billion investment in EV maker Rivian. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

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Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Sara Eisen discussed the latest for stocks after the S&P 500 passed 6k for the first time, and Bitcoin staged a historic rally to new all-time highs. Also in focus: Exclusive comments from Home Depot’s CFO after fresh numbers there; Why one $26 billion dollar asset manager says to bet on healthcare here; The latest from West Palm Beach as Trump’s transition makes headlines; And a deep dive into Meta and Honeywell, two stocks targeted by activist investors today.  Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber stayed on top of the record-setting post-election rally.The anchors also reacted to activist investor Elliott Management taking a $5 billion stake in Honeywell, sending shares of the Dow component up sharply. Shopify President Harley Finkelstein joined the program to discuss his company's better-than-expected results, which sparked a 20% surge in its stock. Also in focus: Home Depot's earnings beat and view on the consumer, Trump transition update, all things Tesla. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Sara Eisen discussed the latest for stocks after the S&P 500 hit its 50th all-time high of the year. Can the rally continue? CFRA’s Sam Stovall brought the team his predictions, while one business leader projected more M&A activity ahead. Also in focus: Bitcoin all-time highs, rent vacancies falling for the first time in 2 years, and a deep-dive on one outperforming sector on the year: the airlines.  Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Sara Eisen discussed the post-election rally gaining steam. Major stock indices and bitcoin setting new all-time highs. The anchors explored "Trump trade" winners including Tesla: Shares of the EV Maker extended their nearly 30% gain from last week, thanks to Elon Musk's connection with the President-elect. Also in focus: What Citi CEO Jane Fraser told Sara about regulation under a new Trump administration, Wall Street calls on Nvidia, Trump vs. Fed Chair Powell, the post-election windfall for CEOs of mega-cap companies, honoring our veterans. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer