2026 Markets, Tesla Deliveries, Mega-Tech Rallies Into the New Year 1/2/26

The second hour of CNBC’s "Squawk on the Street" with Carl Quintanilla and Sara Eisen is broadcast each weekday from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, with the up-to-the-minute news investors need to know and interviews with the most influential CEOs and greatest market minds.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.

David Faber and Sara Eisen kicked off the first trading day of 2026 by exploring what to expect from stocks in the new year. In 2025, the major indices posted another year of double-digit gains. The anchors and Phil LeBeau discussed Tesla delivery numbers down 16% for Q4 and in negative territory for a second consecutive year.  Mega-tech stocks such as Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple and Amazon began 2026 in rally mode. Jefferies chief strategist David Zervos offered his market and economic outlook for the new year. Mike Santoli broke down market momentum heading into 2026. Also in focus: Williams-Sonoma, RH and Wayfair rally after President Trump delays tariff hikes on furniture and kitchen cabinets.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 second hour of CNBC’s "Squawk on the Street" with Carl Quintanilla and Sara Eisen is broadcast each weekday from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, with the up-to-the-minute news investors need to know and interviews with the most influential CEOs and greatest market minds.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.

David Faber and Sara Eisen wrapped with another year of double-digit gains for the stock market — and highlighted a number of names which more than doubled or tripled their returns in 2025. Lots to discuss on the AI front: What to expect from hyperscalers in the new year, news involving Nvidia and Taiwan Semiconductor — and why 2026 is a critical year for Apple. Former Federal Reserve vice chairman Alan Blinder joined the program to discuss what he's expecting from the Fed next year. Mike Santoli offered his perspective on this year's market trends. Also in focus: Warren Buffett's final day as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Nike CEO Elliott Hill buys $1 million worth of company shares.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.

Sara Eisen and David Faber began the hour with a look at some defining economic charts of the year before breaking down the bull case for stocks with one longtime market veteran. Plus: Meta making a deeper push into AI agents with a new acquisition reportedly worth billions... hear key analysis from D.A. Davidson's Head of Internet Research - and the latest on Softbank fully funding its $40B commitment to OpenAI. Also in focus: Guggenheim's top retail picks for the new year - including some names you might not expect... Key details from fresh housing data just crossing... and a deep-dive on a new AI start-up hitting the restaurant scene. 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.

David Faber and Sara Eisen discussed precious metals rebounding from Monday's sell-off — which resulted in the worst day for silver in almost five years. AI in the spotlight: Sources told David that SoftBank has completed its $40 billion investment commitment to OpenAI. Meta has agreed to acquire Singapore-based AI startup Manus. The anchors reacted to President Trump's harsh words for Fed Chair Powell. 2026 outlook: Semiconductors and the AI trade, commercial real estate, media and the battle for Warner Bros. 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.

Sara Eisen, and David Faber began the hour with a look at the precious metals rally - and why it's tied to the debasement trade - before discussing the broader market outlook with Trivariate's Adam Parker. Plus: is it time to go from hardware to software? Hear one veteran tech investor's take on why 2026 will see "mindblowing" advancements in the latter sector - and what it means for stocks... and former DOJ antitrust watchdog Jonathan Kanter's opinion on whether Nvidia's GROQ deal is a new way for companies to avoid scrutiny from regulators. Also in focus: a high stakes meeting today between the President and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - the team discussed the latest and what's at stake with former Council on Foreign Relations head Richard Haass.  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.

David Faber and Sara Eisen kicked off the final trading week of 2025 with the precious metals rally taking a breather after silver topped $80 an ounce for the first time. Stocks also pulled back after the S&P 500 hit an all-time intraday high on Friday. Former Federal Reserve economist Claudia Sahm offered her 2026 outlook for the economy, inflation and the Fed. The anchors reacted to Lululemon founder Chip Wilson's decision to launch a proxy fight in an effort to shake up the company's board. Also in focus: Softbank ramps up its AI strategy with a $4 billion deal, the "Magnificent 7" gap that could widen in the new year, riding the financials rally into 2026.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 second hour of CNBC’s "Squawk on the Street" with Carl Quintanilla and Sara Eisen is broadcast each weekday from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, with the up-to-the-minute news investors need to know and interviews with the most influential CEOs and greatest market minds.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.

Brian Sullivan, Morgan Brennan and Dominic Chu discussed fresh record highs for the S&P 500, sparking investor hopes for a "Santa Claus rally." Gold, silver and platinum also hit new all-time highs. David Faber outlined details of the story he broke shortly after the close of trading on Christmas Eve: Nvidia agreed to acquire assets from chip design startup Groq for $20 billion.  Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX in the spotlight -- a former Tesla board member shares his 2026 expectations for both companies. Also in focus: The stocks that have more than doubled and tripled returns this year, defense sector strength, the outlook for Lululemon and Nike shares after a rough 2025, Strategy goes defensive on bitcoin, tech's Christmas winners.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.