Squawk Pod 5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 8/27/2025
Aug 27, 2025
Big financial news hits: Nvidia reveals impressive quarterly results, sparking interest in AI chip demand. Kroger announces significant layoffs as it restructures its corporate team. Meanwhile, Meta is gearing up to back political candidates with a focus on tech regulations. Box sees a spike in shares thanks to positive earnings linked to AI trends. In surprising market influencers, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement is giving a lift to a mall jeweler's stock.
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Nvidia Earnings Spotlight AI Demand
- Nvidia's earnings will center on AI chip demand and CEO commentary, which can swing market expectations quickly.
- Investors will focus on whether revenue momentum validates AI-driven growth assumptions.
Kroger Trims Corporate To Boost Stores
- Kroger is cutting nearly 1,000 corporate roles as part of structural changes and will reinvest savings into stores and price cuts.
- The shift signals a priority on store-level jobs, lower prices, and expansion rather than corporate overhead.
Meta Targets State Politics For Safer Rules
- Meta plans a new California Super PAC to support candidates favoring lighter tech regulation and AI innovation.
- The move shows big tech is shifting political efforts toward state-level influence over regulatory frameworks.