Intro

First trading day of September and stocks taking a leg lower: 

Carl Quintanilla and Sara Eisen broke down the market set-up – along with fresh data and commentary around the consumer and prices paid top of the hour. Bespoke Invest Co-Founder Paul Hickey pointing out what he calls a bullish environment, while former Fed Vice Chair Alan Blinder gave his predictions for a make-or-break Jobs Report this Friday – and what could result from Fed Gov. Lisa Cook’s ongoing DC trial. Plus: get key analysis and more on what to do with stocks in 2 volatile sectors – energy and healthcare, as headlines roll-out of Washington from both industries.  

Also in focus: Kraft Heinz and Pepsico. Hear what Warren Buffett had to say about news Kraft Heinz plans to split the company – and why he’s “disappointed” – along with Pepsico’s response to a new activist investor in the name. 

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