On a busy earnings Thursday, Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer explored market reaction to results and guidance from companies including GE Aerospace, United Airlines and Taiwan Semiconductor. PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta joined Sara Eisen, Jim and Carl in an exclusive interview. They discussed everything from the company's Q2 earnings beat -- to President Trump's push to get Coca-Cola to use cane sugar in Coke products. The anchors reacted to Trump’s comment that he is "unlikely" to fire Fed Chair Powell -- as CEOs defend Fed independence. Also in focus: What to expect from Netflix's after-the-bell earnings, health insurer Elevance tumbles, Union Pacific reportedly exploring an acquisition of one of its rivals.

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