Squawk on the Street

Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks share their thoughts on Exxon buying a Charitable Trust name and what it means for the stock. Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines. Signup 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.

Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer kicked off the program breaking down the latest inflation print, with CPI coming in hotter-than-expected for the month of September. The consumer price index increased 0.4% on the month and 3.7% from a year ago, above respective forecasts for 0.3% and 3.6%. Following the market discussion, the anchors brought in Phil LeBeau to talk the UAW launching an unexpected labor strike to one of Ford’s most profitable plants. After the opening bells, the desk also discussed the latest earnings reports from consumer names Walgreens, Domino’s, and Delta Air Lines.  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, Jim Cramer and David Faber began the show with the biggest M&A deal of the year as Exxon Mobil agreed to buy Pioneer Natural Resources for nearly $60 billion in an all-stock merger. Exxon said its production volume in the Permian Basin would more than double to 1.3 million barrels per day once the transaction closes. The anchors then shifted to this morning’s inflation data with PPI coming in hotter than expected at 0.5% vs. the 0.3% estimate. Also in the mix: shoe maker Birkenstock made its market debut at the NYSE, after pricing at $46 per share. Should investors buy the new public company? 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 podcast discusses the comparison between investing in the bond market and the stock market. It explores the impact of soaring interest rates on investor sentiment and the importance of velocity in controlling fear. The chapter also includes a legal disclaimer and an ad for a prescription treatment for plaque psoriasis.

Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer kicked off the hour discussing the markets trying to build on yesterday’s rally as investors continue to monitor the Israel-Hamas conflict. NBC’s Kelly Cobiella reported live from Tel Aviv with the very latest on the ground. The anchors then turned to corporate earnings as Pepsi reported before the bell. The food and beverage giant posted beats for both earnings and revenue, and raised its profit forecast. After the opening bells, they also mentioned thousands of hospitality workers in Vegas planning to picket this week, after another failed round of negotiations with the casinos. 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.

Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks discuss possible implications on some portfolio holdings after the attacks on Israel over the weekend. Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines. Signup 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.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber started the show discussing the Israel-Hamas conflict, which sent stocks lower and energy prices higher. Top gainers on the S&P 500 included defense stocks like Northrop Grumman, while the biggest laggards included travel names like United Airlines. On the corporate side, the anchors also discussed Disney and Nelson Peltz after the billionaire investor reignited his proxy battle with the media giant. Peltz’s activist firm, Trian Fund Management, plans to push for multiple seats on the board after increasing its stake in Disney to about 30 million shares, valued at roughly $2.5 billion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks explain the September jobs report and some Club holdings that could move based off of the economic data.Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines. Signup 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.

September jobs report beats expectations, Exxon in talks for $60 billion deal, Tesla cuts prices after missing delivery goals

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber began the hour by breaking down the drop in oil prices. WTI crude came off its worst day of 2023, and touched its lowest price since August. The anchors then shifted to weight loss drugs, with the Walmart U.S. CEO saying he’s seeing a “slight pullback” for certain food products because of Ozempic and other products. After the bell the anchors also mentioned Disney’s tough run, with shares dipping back below $80, its lowest level since Oct. 2014.  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.