Squawk on the Street

Inflation Watch, Mars-Kellanova Deal, Google from DOJ to WFH 8/14/24

Aug 14, 2024
Guest
Eric Schmidt
Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, joins to share his insights on the tech giant's controversial remote work policies, critiquing their impact on innovation. The conversation shifts to Mars' $30 billion acquisition of Kellanova, uniting iconic snack brands. Market reactions to the inflation data and the Department of Justice's potential breakup of Google also take center stage. From Nvidia's stock surge to the nuances of consumer spending trends, this discussion offers a lively look into the current financial landscape.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Market Dynamics and Housing Sentiment Amidst CPI Changes
01:57 • 2min
3
Exploring Home Equity and Consumer Spending Trends
03:36 • 2min
4
Investment Shifts and Market Dynamics
05:23 • 10min
5
Tech Critique and Market Stability
15:36 • 2min
6
Critique of Google's Remote Work Policies
17:32 • 5min
7
Cereal to Stocks: Navigating Trends
22:08 • 5min
8
Market Dynamics and Corporate Strategies
27:36 • 18min
9
A Whimsical Look at Parenting and a Flavorful Merger
45:33 • 2min