Nightly Business Report

Squawk Pod is a daily, guided curation of the top moments and takeaways from CNBC’s flagship morning show, “Squawk Box,” anchored by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Each day, the podcast includes news making interviews, perspective and analysis from iconic guest hosts, and slices of debate and discussion—from the heated to the hilarious— all wrapped with exclusive context and color from Senior Producer Katie Kramer. Listen in to today’s episode and subscribe to the podcast today.Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett speaks to Becky Quick about the company’s plan for succession after his 50+ years at the helm. The Oracle of Omaha fields questions on baseball, Kraft Heinz, and Geico. Former Governor of the Federal Reserve Kevin Warsh penned an op ed in The Wall Street Journal urging the Fed to lead a global interest rate cut in light of this week’s market sell-off. He defends his argument and discusses the economy during an outbreak with Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sork

Massive volatility gripping stocks today as the coronavirus spreads to new places. We debate what’s ahead for this whipsaw market and if now is the time to get in. Plus…one well known economist makes his case for the why the Federal Reserve should cut rates now. And the impact the volatility we’re seeing could have on the IPO market.

Squawk Pod is a daily, guided curation of the top moments and takeaways from CNBC’s flagship morning show, “Squawk Box,” anchored by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Each day, the podcast includes news making interviews, perspective and analysis from iconic guest hosts, and slices of debate and discussion—from the heated to the hilarious— all wrapped with exclusive context and color from Senior Producer Katie Kramer. Listen in to today’s episode and subscribe to the podcast today.The Oracle of Omaha Warren Buffett discusses corporate leadership and the Wells Fargo scandal with Becky Quick. The world’s most famous investor explains his choice to pass on investing in California’s utility, PG&E. Don’t miss Buffett’s thoughts on Boeing, banks, interest rates, and the markets’ Cinderella stories. Plus, COVID-19 has spread to at least 47 countries; former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb explains what’s coming for the United States and what small changes we can make to protect our health. As W

A whipsaw day in the markets as the coronavirus spreads to new places. We look at whether investors should be changing their strategy.Plus…one prominent economist says the coronavirus outbreak is rapidly becoming an economic pandemic and it couldn’t come at a worse time. She tells us why.Then…from handing out cash to relying on central banks to step in, we look at the response around the world in the race to stop an economic contagion.And…we’re live at the Port of Long Beach with what the situation there is telling us about what could be coming.

Squawk Pod is a daily, guided curation of the top moments and takeaways from CNBC’s flagship morning show, “Squawk Box,” anchored by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Each day, the podcast includes news making interviews, perspective and analysis from iconic guest hosts, and slices of debate and discussion—from the heated to the hilarious— all wrapped with exclusive context and color from Senior Producer Katie Kramer. Listen in to today’s episode and subscribe to the podcast today.Legendary investor Warren Buffett says he does not own cryptocurrency, but the Twittersphere disagrees. Becky Quick sets the record straight in a conversation about the Oracle of Omaha’s history with Bitcoin, only on Squawk Pod. Disney CEO Bob Iger is handing over the keys to the Magic Kingdom in a surprise move that has Hollywood, Wall Street, and the Squawk anchors buzzing. Venture capitalist and Chairman of Virgin Galactic Chamath Palihapitiya shares his investing strategy during the coronavirus outbreak, a timeline

Squawk Pod is a daily, guided curation of the top moments and takeaways from CNBC’s flagship morning show, “Squawk Box,” anchored by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Each day, the podcast includes news making interviews, perspective and analysis from iconic guest hosts, and slices of debate and discussion—from the heated to the hilarious— all wrapped with exclusive context and color from Senior Producer Katie Kramer. Listen in to today’s episode and subscribe to the podcast today.The Oracle of Omaha Warren Buffett explains his relationship with 96-year-old best friend and partner Charlie Munger. Becky Quick shares insights from her years of interviewing the legendary investors in a conversation exclusive to Squawk Pod. The coronavirus outbreak is affecting shipping in South Carolina and in California. Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles Gene Seroka comments on a pandemic’s financial fallout. Wall Street saw its worst day in two years this week; Allianz Chief Economic Advisor Mohamed E

After an early morning head fake, stocks are back to selling off. We have team coverage from all angles.Plus, National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow joins us with his take on the markets, coronavirus fears, falling rates and more.And as rates continue to fall, refinance applications have jumped 160%. The big question is, can banks handle the volume? We take a look.

Dow plunges 1000+ points as coronavirus fears spread around the world…just how much pain could be ahead.Crude oil prices fall 5% as travel, transportation and manufacturing all get hit by virus… why oil will continue to react the worst.Retailers falling, with names like Tapestry and Nike getting hit the hardest thanks to China exposure…a top analyst reveals where he’s finding opportunities.

Squawk Pod is a daily, guided curation of the top moments and takeaways from CNBC’s flagship morning show, “Squawk Box,” anchored by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Each day, the podcast includes news making interviews, perspective and analysis from iconic guest hosts, and slices of debate and discussion—from the heated to the hilarious— all wrapped with exclusive context and color from Senior Producer Katie Kramer. Listen in to today’s episode and subscribe to the podcast today.Warren Buffett—the world’s most high-profile investor—sits down with Becky Quick at the Berkshire Hathaway headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska days after writing his latest annual letter to shareholders. Buffett weighs in on Mike Bloomberg’s bid for the Presidency and Berkshire Hathaway’s 5.6% stake in Apple. (And, he just graduated from a flip phone!) The 89-year old investor also shares the best time to buy stocks—even during the coronavirus outbreak. Plus, in a conversation exclusive to Squawk Pod, the Oracle of Omaha r

ViacomCBS shares have plunged this year as the cable giant struggles to keep up with the cord-cutters. Will its new offerings spell success? A top analyst weighs in.Elon Musk’s SpaceX is looking for massive funding and it could send its valuation to the moon.The Nevada Democratic caucuses are tomorrow—whether its tech be ready or if it will be a repeat of Iowa.

Morgan Stanley is buying E*Trade in a $13 billion deal, the largest since the financial crisis… why Morgan wants it and what it means for retail investors.2016 was the year of political ads on social media, but in 2020, the ads are moving to streaming services…which presents a big problem for regulators. We discuss.And you know NIMBY, meet YIMBY…the movement gaining steam in California as more people are priced out of the housing market.

If you take the big tech companies out of it, earnings growth is at zero. So is this market too top-heavy? We debate.Mike Bloomberg makes his much anticipated debut at tonight’s presidential debate. His campaign co-chair joins us with what we should expect.And Bed Bath & Beyond’s new CEO says decluttering the store could be key to more sales. Is he right? That’s ahead in Rapid Fire.

Apple is the latest company to warn about the coronavirus’ impact on its bottom line, saying it doesn’t expect to meet its March quarter revenue guidance…how much more pain is ahead.Former Office Depot CEO Steve Odland has a jobs warning.Michael Bloomberg unveils his left-leaning plan to regulate Wall Street.And drama plays out in the pages of the Financial Times between Mark Zuckerberg and George Soros.

As the Dow inches closer to the 30 thousand milestone, investors are pouring into bonds at record levels. We’ll tell you why.Plus, a terrible investment. That’s what T. Rowe Price is saying now about its involvement with WeWork. A look at what’s next, and whether there are more shoes to drop.And is Facebook really the world’s greatest copycat? Or the worst? We debate.

Dow 30k? We’re within shooting distance of that major marker but Berkshire’s Charlie Munger has a major warning for this market. We’ll tell you what it is.Tesla taps the market. We’ll tell you why shares are higher on news that Tesla will issue more stock.Mapping an outbreak…meet the CEO and Doctor whose company provides the technology to do just that. She joins us with a look at how it works and the agencies relying on it in the coronavirus outbreak.Plus, Mike Bloomberg is turning to Internet meme-makers to promote his campaign. Brilliant strategy or money misdirected? We debate.

The Dow, the S&P and the NASDAQ all set new record intraday highs today. We’ll look at the catalyst behind the rally and whether anything can bring it down.Plus, retail is one of the sectors most exposed to supply chain disruptions from the Coronavirus. We’ll rank who’s most vulnerable, who could see some impact, and who’s best positioned to withstand the fallout. And Bed Bath & Beyond sinking after warning on same-store sales. The CEO calls it short-term pain but could this company be beyond a turnaround? We debate.

Fed Chair Jerome Powel says the economy is resilient but he warns of risks from the coronavirus. We take a closer look at his testimony on the hill and the President’s response to what he said.Plus, the fallout from the Coronavirus is showing up in several retailers’ quarterly results. The names and how much it’s costing them.And, if you think American’s appetite for more apps and services to stream content has peaked, new data suggests otherwise. We have the details.

Travel and tech, retail and restaurants, autos and airlines….we look at how industries are trying to minimize the impact of the Coronavirus.We’re getting warning signs from the bond market…is the stock market underestimating the coronavirus impact?Plus, L Brands’ wings may soon get clipped but the stock’s taking flight. We have the latest on the company’s Victoria’s Secret brand nearing a sale.And, there’s one stock that has become critical to the markets. We’ll tell you the name and what makes it so important. 

Another blowout jobs report…Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia joins us for more on who’s hiring, who’s firing and why wage growth overall is still anaemic.Plus, Biotech company Illumina is playing a key role in understanding, and managing, the Coronavirus. The company’s Chief Medical Officer joins us with what they’re doing and where things stand.And, a look at the anatomy of the Tesla rally and why that rally may not last.

Stocks shrugging off coronavirus fears and back at record highs…where the buying opportunities are. IPO whoa!…Casper starts trading on a high note after its valuation was cut, while two biopharma names look solid.What happens when Chinese tourists stop traveling? A look at the economic impact.Plus…Twitter on a tear, Peloton spins out and a DNA dilemma in today’s Rapid Fire.