Cramer breaks down why he ‘likes’ this pharmaceutical 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 

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Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber discussed the latest for stocks as they try to hold onto gains – and consumer concerns grow. The latest read on sentiment coming in at the top of the hour: falling to its 2nd-lowest reading on record… but consumer earnings commentary telling a different story.  The team broke it all down with JPMorgan Asset Management’s Chief Global Strategist. Plus: how to play the homebuilders with one guest who says they’re still a buy here – and more on the outlook for energy as President Trump says the U.S. is “very close” to a nuclear deal with Iran. 

Also in focus: the road ahead for Novo after its surprise CEO resignation; deal details on this possible Charter-Cox merger; Berkshire’s biggest moves according to a new 13F filing; and the big win for wealth taxpayers hidden in the GOP’s “big beautiful bill”. 

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Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber kicked off the hour by discussing the S&P aiming for its 5th straight day of gains, with megacap tech stocks leading the charge. Nvidia and Tesla shares were up double digits since Monday. Faber also broke down the deal of the day, as Charter announced it would acquire Cox Communications to create one of the largest cable companies in the U.S. Also in the mix: Novo Nordisk announced that CEO Lars Jorgensen would be stepping down from his role, citing recent market challenges. Shares of Novo Nordisk were down more than 50% over the last full-year of trading.

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Cramer explains why this networking company’s CEO is doing a ‘terrific job’. 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 

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Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber broke down the latest data from the AM (Retail Sales, PPI, and more) along with this move higher in yields. Former Fed Governor Frederic Mishkin arguing the Fed is “appropriately” on hold here – and the deficit remains a huge issue… While the CFO of Walmart brought his read from the ground when it comes to the consumer – and possible price hikes ahead. 

Plus: key break-outs of the stocks to watch here. United Health shares plunging on reports it’s the subject of a new DOJ probe – why Mizuho thinks it could get removed from the Dow… Coreweave shares falling on fears over their Cap-Ex plans but Melius Research argues the stock is still a buy… And a breakdown of the deal sending Foot Locker shares surging in what could be their best daily performance ever. 

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Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber led off the show with reaction to Walmart's Q1 results -- and the company's CFO telling CNBC that the retail giant could raise prices later this month due to tariffs. Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins and CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator joined the anchors at Post 9 to discuss their companies' respective quarterly results and the AI landscape. UnitedHealth shares slide again -- this time on a report stating the health insurer is under criminal investigation for Medicare fraud.  Also in focus: Foot Locker soars on its deal with Dick's Sporting Goods, a surprise drop in PPI, President Trump's "little problem" with Apple CEO Tim Cook.

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Cramer discusses why the Club is trimming its stake in its largest financial holding. 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 

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Chip stocks are taking the lead as big tech names like Nvidia and AMD gain – Carl Quintanilla, Michael Santoli, and David Faber broke down the possible return of the AI trade to kick off the hour, along with Goldman’s decision to cut their recession odds to 35%... The firm’s Chief U.S. Economist joined Post 9 to defend the call. Plus: growing worries over a possible onslaught of container ships amid the 90-day tariff pause with China, but the head of the Port of LA says they’re not seeing it yet – bringing the team his latest read from the ground. 

D.C. headlines also continue to dominate – hear why the CEO of Coinbase is bullish when it comes to positive regulation ahead… Plus, new comments from President Trump when it comes to Boeing - amid a number of reports out of the airlines, and the FAA meets to possibly cut more flights out of Newark. 

Also in focus: Warner Brothers’ pivot back to “HBO Max”; what to expect out of Coreweave results tonight; the latest on eToro, going public today; and a breakdown of the retail movers to watch here. 

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Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed what to make of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 entering positive territory year-to-date. 

The anchors explored the return of the AI trade, led by Nvidia's resurgence: The chip giant has rejoined the $3 trillion valuation club. 

AMD shares up sharply after the company announced its $6 billion share buyback program. Also in focus: The only Magnificent 7 stock in the red 

since President Trump's April 2 tariff announcement, Robinhood rival eToro prices its IPO above the expected range. 

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Jim Cramer explains why the Club is trimming some of this restaurant chain’s 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 

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