CNBC Investing Club: Cramer’s Morning Take on Microsoft 3/23/26

Cramer breaks down what this tech giant needs to move higher. 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 morning for headlines around Iran as President Trump signals possible de-escalation ahead: David Faber and Sara Eisen broke down new comments to reporters by the man top of the hour, before diving into market implications with market veterans including Rockefeller's Ruchir Sharma & tech investor Dan Niles. Plus: hear Energy Secretary Chris Wright's first reaction to the headlines - and where he sees prices going from here.  Also this hour: an inside look at the battle over the weightloss drug market - with one dark horse betting big on pill adoption; and details on an activist investor jumping into Synopsys.    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 Jim Cramer kicked off a new week of trading with stocks surging and crude oil prices tumbling: President Trump said he has instructed the Defense Department to "postpone any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure" for five days, depending on how talks progress with Iran — which denies it is negotiating with the U.S. After posting the Iran news on Truth Social, the president spoke to CNBC and held a Q&A session with reporters. The anchor discussed sectors benefiting most from Trump's announcement. Also in focus: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's letter to investors, "Mag 7" movers, Synopsys and activism, LaGuardia Airport tragedy.   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 market is ‘really oversold’ and the Club is ready to buy. 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.

Energy prices falling, stocks under pressure, and rate cut expectations wobbling to end the week: Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and Michael Santoli discussed the latest for stocks before breaking down what comes next with Truist's Chief Investment Officer - along with more on the Fed's next moves here according to one former Fed president. Plus: Council on Foreign Relations President Michael Froman joined the team with 2 flashpoints he says could force an escalation in the Iran war... While the former head of CISA gave his read on the implications for cybersecurity.  Also this hour: details on the dramatic chip smuggling scandal slamming shares of Super Micro.   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 and Jim Cramer led off the show with the major indices on track for a four-week losing streak. Jim spoke about how investors should navigate markets he says are oversold. FedEx shares jump on a better-than-expected holiday quarter and upbeat guidance. Super Micro shares plummet after U.S. prosecutor charged three people associated with the company — including its co-founder -- with smuggling Nvidia AI chips to China. Also in focus: Oil prices and the U.S.' battle to open the Strait of Hormuz, what Fed Governor Waller told CNBC about inflation and the strait, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon's letter about private credit, Amazon said to be planning a new smartphone launch, OpenAI reportedly plans a "superapp" launch.   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 megacap tech stock should be a buy. 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 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.

The Iran war escalates: Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer delved into stocks extending Wednesday's losses as crude oil prices spike, with Brent rising as high as $119/barrel. Micron Technology CEO Sanjay Mehrotra joined the program to discuss the memory chip maker's blowout quarterly results and upbeat guidance on AI-fueled demand. The stock fell sharply despite that news — but it's still up more than 320% from a year ago. Also in focus, Cramer's investment advice on high-flyer Sandisk, Alibaba misses, Meta to shut down its VR metaverse, earnings food for thought, regulators propose capital requirement revisions for big banks, a preview of tonight's documentary "CNBC Cares: Defying Rare Disease."   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 a recent bearish report on this health care stock is fanciful. 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.