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The Biden administration is set to look more closely at  U.S. investments going abroad ; Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-New Jersey) explains why some American businesses and investors are starting to view China as a risky investment, and why increased scrutiny on outbound capital flows could retain America’s competitive edge. New York Post reporter Lydia Moynihan breaks down the workplace trends on social...

A week into  Twitter’s rebranding as X , Semafor business and finance editor Liz Hoffman discusses Elon Musk’s vision for the company, including his hopes of a superapp with financial integrations. President Biden is heading on a trip through the western United States to highlight clean energy  manufacturing jobs and the Inflation Reduction Act. President and CEO of the National Association of Man...

Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman sits down with Becky Quick in a conversation only available in its entirety on Squawk Pod. The private equity giant discusses politics, China, and the global economy. As head of a firm with $1 trillion under management and as a previously important donor for the Republican Party, Schwarzman weighs in on the U.S. economy, and the current state of Washington. In a wid...

After a blowout third quarter report, Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel discusses travel trends for Americans and posits  why US travelers are looking to Europe for summer vacations. Wrapping up the busiest week of corporate earnings, billionaire value investor Mario Gabelli explains which companies he’s watching for money-making opportunities. He discusses the Fitch downgrade of US debt, the futur...

The markets are shrugging off  the Fitch downgrade of the U.S. long term credit . Business titans like JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told CNBC that  America’s credit is sound , and  Warren Buffett told CNBC that he isn’t worried either; he’s not slowing down his purchases of Treasury bills. Senator Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) responds to the downgrade and to those comments from Buffett and Dimo...

Fitch Ratings has downgraded the United States’ long-term credit rating from AAA to AA+. CNBC DC correspondent Emily Wilkins explains the downgrade and what it means for America’s standing in the global markets. Former President  Donald Trump has been indicted on four federal felony charges centering around his alleged efforts to discount legitimate votes and discredit the 2020 election. CNBC Eamo...

Uber reported a milestone in its second-quarter results: its first operating profit. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi comments on this big news, plus Uber’s first quarter of free cash flow over $1 billion and its outlook for Q3. He also discusses competing with Lyft, rising prices for passengers, and ambitions of building a “super app.” Jonathan Greenblatt, Anti-Defamation League CEO, discusses the ADL’s new...

Another big box office weekend, in the books. Puck founder and entertainment journalist Matt Belloni recaps the latest ‘Barbenheimer’ hype, strikes in Hollywood, and Disney’s most recent disappointment. Belloni also discusses his latest scoop:  Disney CEO Bob Iger has brought in two former heirs apparent, for consultation on  the company’s next chapter .  AI is breaking into health care . Former F...

In a CNBC exclusive interview, Exxon Mobil chairman and CEO Darren Woods discusses the company’s quarterly earnings results, which posted an earnings miss but a beat on revenue, rest of the year outlook, and how oil giants fit into the sustainability agenda. Rich Greenfield, LightShed Partners co-founder, discusses Elon Musk’s Twitter rebrand , whether it’s the right gamble financially, and the st...

It’s Barbie’s world and we’re just living in it. Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz emphasizes the power of the brand, the doll, and the movie-prompted cultural phenomenon. Kreiz discusses the company’s quarterly results and the connection between  $162 million at the box office and Mattel’s bottom line. In a bipartisan push, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is aiming to ban Congre...

It’s a big tech earnings week; Microsoft, Alphabet, and Snap, have  reported quarterly financials that beat estimates but elicited mixed reactions among investors . CNBC’s Steve Kovach recaps the results so far, and he weighs in on  Amazon’s latest run-in with global regulators .  Snap’s stock plunged after reporting its Q2 results; the company issued a weaker-than-expected forecast for next quart...

Harvard student and blogger Maya Bodnick put ChatGPT to the test, literally. She explains her experiment using the AI to write essays for her professors, including which grades the technology earned. One of her own professors, former CEA chairman Jason Furman, discusses how he’s choosing to change his class and his essay requirements, in the wake of Bodnick’s experiment. Ahead of the Federal Reser...

“Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” both blew past expectations for their opening weekend in theaters. Variety Executive Editor Brent Lang discusses the box office blowout and the  Hollywood strikes that could stall any other big openings for months. The Women’s World Cup garnered millions of weekend views too, as did  Lionel Messi in his Major League Soccer debut in Miami. Bruin Capital CEO and sports bus...

“Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” are here! Paul Dergarabedian, Comscore senior media analyst, previews the box office double feature sparking memes, merch, and unprecedented hype. He shares his expectations from both films in what could be  Hollywood’s most anticipated opening weekend  of the year. Head of US Telecom Jonathan Spalter discusses the fallout from The Wall Street Journal’s investigation int...

AT&T's legacy telephone network may have nearly 200,000 miles of lead-covered cables, according to an estimate by AT&T submitted in a court filing. Tom Neltner, Environmental Defense Fund senior director of safer chemicals, discusses the latest in the toxic lead cable investigation, the exposure fallout for telecom companies, the harmful effects of lead exposure, and more. Executives from top U.S....

The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice have released new merger guidelines. Despite  recent legal setbacks , the regulators are forging ahead on their vision for antitrust policy in the U.S. Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division Jonathan Kanter explains his vision for antitrust regulation. Plus, AT&T has responded to a report on its lead-wr...

BlackRock has named Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser to its board, a surprise move the company says will give it ‘a unique perspective’ on key issues. Jeff Sonnenfeld, Yale School of Management senior associate dean for leadership studies, discusses the decision and its impact on BlackRock’s ESG goals. ‘The OC’ actor and ‘Easy Money’ author Ben McKenzie explains his bitcoin pessimism, highlighting the...

Elon Musk has revealed that  Twitter is still cash flow negative . Musk’s biographer, famed author Walter Isaacson offers his insight into the Tesla chief after spending the past three years studying him up close, for his latest book. Isaacson explains Musk’s love for Twitter, his engineering expertise, and what he calls the Musk’s “demon mode.”  Wheat prices  are popping,  Threads usership  is wa...

Internet entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk is on Threads–and Twitter, and YouTube. A media marketing expert, Gary Vee weighs in on  Meta’s newest social media project and what’s to blame for toxic  content across the internet . He considers the impact of  AI on the labor force and explains his optimism about technology. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses recent flight delays and cancella...

A federal judge rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s effort to block  Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard , another blow to chair  Lina Khan’s agenda for the regulator. House Judiciary Committee Chair Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) shares his concerns about the agency’s efforts and discusses the questions he’ll be asking Khan when she sits before the committee today. Plus, recent  economic...

In this exclusive interview, Squawk on the Street's David Faber spoke with Disney CEO Bob Iger from Sun Valley, ID. They discussed the state of the company, Iger’ retirement and contract extension, business growth opportunities, and more. In this episode: Joe Kernen,  @JoeSquawk David Faber,  @davidfaber Katie Kramer,  @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Inflation rose just 0.2% in June , less than expected as consumers get a break from price increases. CNBC’s Rick Santelli and Mike Santoli were joined by Manhattan Institute’s Allison Schrager and Economist Betsey Stevenson to help break down June's CPI data.  A federal judge in San Francisco has denied the FTC’s motion to stop Microsoft from completing its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Jami...

Oil supply cuts by top exporters Saudi Arabia and Russia for August helped to lift benchmark prices , which were also supported by the U.S. dollar hitting a two-month low. Jeff Currie, Goldman Sachs global head of commodities research, discusses the state of the global energy market, why investors aren’t embracing the latest oil rally, and more. America's billionaires are cashing out and CNBC’s Ro...

Competitive pressure is propelling industries into the future with artificial intelligence. Alan Patricof, Primetime Partners chairperson and co-founder, discusses the state of the A.I. boom and why he thinks it’s a potential accident waiting to happen. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) discusses New York City’s congestion tax, the financial impact on commuters from New Jersey, and more.  User traffic...

Twitter is now accusing Facebook parent Meta of  “systematic” and “unlawful misappropriation” of trade secrets following the launch of its  Threads service. Max Tani, Semafor media reporter, discusses the lawsuit against Meta and why some users are unhappy with Twitter. June’s jobs report is here! The U.S. labor market might be cooling, but the Fed is likely still on track for another hike in July...