SOTS 2nd Hour: Trading Nvidia's GTC Conference, Fresh Fed Drama, & Paris Trade Talks 3/16/26

Cramer says investors ‘have to buy’ stocks as oil prices fall and private credit woes appear overblown. 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.

Big week for stocks from Nvidia's developers conference to an FOMC meeting on deck: Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber kicked off the hour with more on the key stories to watch here - and what to expect out of the Fed - before breaking it all down with Piper Sandler's Chief Investment Strategist... Plus: the latest out of Paris as China and U.S. officials meet for trade talks - the team got a live read from the ground and discussed Iran's impact with one geopol expert warning the conflict could stretch WEEKS more from here.    Also in focus: how to trade Nvidia - and what to expect ahead of a keynote speech from CEO Jensen Huang tonight with one of the street's top analysts... And a deep-dive on new developments that could delay a future Fed Chair nomination by days - or even weeks.    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 discussed stocks up sharply and WTI Crude pulling back from $100/barrel — on hopes efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will bear fruit despite the ongoing Iran war. The anchors reacted to what Treasury Secretary Bessent told CNBC about such efforts. Meta in the spotlight: Facebook's parent reportedly plans to lay off 20% of its workforce. Separately, Nebius surged on its $27 billion AI pact with Meta. Also in focus: Cramer at Nvidia GTC ahead of CEO Jensen Huang's Monday keynote, memory chips extend rally, private credit roundup, FCC Chairman Carr's license threat, Conan O'Brien calls out Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos and zings Amazon at the Oscars.   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 is an ‘exquisite’ moment to buy stocks. 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.

A busy 24 hours between DC headlines and PCE data... Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and Michael Santoli kicked off the hour with the latest on both fronts, before discussing the implications for markets, traders, and the Federal Reserve. Plus: hear ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott's huge warning when it comes to AI and youth unemployment, along with more on how Iran is changing the business of cybersecurity with the CEO of one beneficiary (Rubrik).    Elsewhere in the hour: former Defense Secretary Mark Esper joined the team with his expectations when it comes to possible escalation 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.

With the Iran war now into its fourteenth day, Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer explored how investors should navigate volatile stock and oil markets heading into the weekend. Cramer explained why "we're buying some stuff today for the Trust." Shares of Adobe down sharply after Shantanu Narayen announced he will step down as CEO once a successor is found — and stay on as chair. The anchors reacted to a raft of economic data, including PCE — the Fed's preferred inflation gauge. Also in focus: Meta reportedly delaying an AI rollout, financials and private credit woes, Micron and the memory chips rally, countdown to next week's Nvidia GTC AI conference.   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 the ramp up in cyberterrorism is good for this security 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.

The Iran war/Mideast tensions effect: Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer discussed stocks down sharply and oil prices spiking on a day which saw Brent crude briefly top $100/barrel — the International Energy Agency said the world is facing the “largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market.” In a CNBC Exclusive, Seema Mody and the anchors interviewed Palantir CEO Alex Karp about the Iran war, defense technology and the company's AI strategy.  Also in focus: Cramer's message on private credit and beaten-down shares of alternative asset managers, Oracle and Atlassian job cuts, Dollar General under pressure, reaction to Dick's Sporting Goods' earnings and guidance, Petco soars.   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 Iran war/Mideast tensions effect: Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer discussed stocks down sharply and oil prices spiking on a day which saw Brent crude briefly top $100/barrel — the International Energy Agency said the world is facing the “largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market.” In a CNBC Exclusive, Seema Mody and the anchors interviewed Palantir CEO Alex Karp about the Iran war, defense technology and the company's AI strategy.  Also in focus: Cramer's message on private credit and beaten-down shares of alternative asset managers, Oracle and Atlassian job cuts, Dollar General under pressure, reaction to Dick's Sporting Goods' earnings and guidance, Petco soars.   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 cybersecurity stock should be up ‘far more.’ 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.