Stocks gaining after this morning’s inflation report: Sara Eisen, Carl Quintanilla, and David Faber broke down the numbers along with Council of Economic Advisers Chairman (and President Trump’s Pick to Replace Fed Governor Adriana Kugler) Stephen Miran. JPMorgan Asset Management’s Chief Strategist saying higher inflation might not be a bad thing for equity investors – find out why this hour. Plus: hear the latest Fed speak – including Fed President Jeffrey Schmid’s new hawkish comments… and more on how the consumer’s holding up with the CEO of AMC Entertainment, fresh off earnings from the name.

Also in focus: the return of M&A and IPOs… Morgan Stanley’s Global Co-Head of Investment Banking joined the team for a wide-ranging interview spanning recent entrants, the deal pipeline, and whether a rebound in activity is to be believed.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber led off the show with market reaction to July CPI inflation data -- as well as what the results could mean for the Fed. Chips back in the spotlight: 

Beijing reportedly demanding that Chinese tech companies justify buying Nvidia's H20 chips instead of domestic alternatives. The anchors reacted to Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan's White House 

Meeting with President Trump. Elon Musk threatens Apple with legal action over alleged antitrust violations involving the App Store. Also in focus: Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet extends 

its post-IPO rally to a gain of 490% after posting its first quarterly report as a public company, Trump threatens Fed Chair Powell with a "major lawsuit." 

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A mixed morning for stocks as tariff receipts – and headlines – roll in: Sara Eisen, David Faber, and Carl Quintanilla broke down the latest out of Washington, including news that Nvidia and AMD will pay the U.S. government 15% of their China chip sale revenues… plus: investors expecting more clarity today when it comes to tariffs on gold – with the CEO of one of the world’s biggest miners, Barrick Gold – joining the team to discuss. Later on: why Citi’s top U.S. Strategist says the bull case remains strong here – and the path to his new 6600 price target on the S&P.  

Also in focus: Paramount Skydance inking a huge media deal – acquiring exclusive rights for UFC for $7.7B… Hear a wide-ranging deep-dive with the heads of UFC Parent company TKO Group, spanning the deal, live sports, and the health of the media ecosystem. 

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed two big stories in the chip sector: Published reports say Nvidia and AMD agreed to pay 

the U.S. government 15% of their revenue from sales of AI chips in China. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan reportedly set to visit to White House on Monday, 

after President Trump called for his resignation last week. Also in focus: Nasdaq in record territory after Apple's best week since 2020, 

Wall Street braces for this week's inflation data, Paramount strikes a $7.7 billion deal with TKO for exclusive UFC rights, Why one AI stock plummeted 30%.

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Carl Quintanilla, David Faber, and Leslie Picker kicked off the hour with details on the President’s new pick for the Federal Reserve: Stephen Miran – along with a check on how the broader markets are faring. Former Bridgewater Chief Investment Strategist Rebecca Patterson joined the team at Post 9 with her take, and more on the tariff headlines pushing gold prices to record highs. Plus: a deep-dive on key earnings movers, from Block’s Bitcoin buys to Trade Desk’s tariff warning… and a read on the health of New York City’s economy and pensions – with Comptroller and former Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander, who’s got new numbers when it comes to returns for retirees. 

Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Mike Santoli led off the show with the broader market’s upward momentum, including Apple's weekly gain of 9% heading into Friday's trading session. In a letter to Intel employees, CEO Lip-Bu Tan responded to President Trump's call for him to resign. The anchors reacted to Trump nominating Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Stephen Miran to fill a vacant seat at the Federal reserve. Alson in focus: What OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told CNBC about the GPT-5 launch and the possibility of taking the company public, the software sector slump, the stocks that are plummeting on earnings news, one year into Kelly Ortberg's tenure as Boeing CEO -- the turnaround plan and the stock surge.

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Carl Quintanilla, David Faber, and Leslie Picker began the hour by breaking down the President’s new claim that he would impose a 100% tariff on imports of semiconductors and chips, but not for companies that are “building in the United States.” Separately, he also called out Intel and said the CEO should resign immediately after saying Lip-Bu Tan is “highly conflicted” following reports to his potential ties to Chinese companies. CNBC’s Angelica Peebles also joined the program to discuss Eli Lilly shares plunging following some disappointing weight loss data. Also in the mix; ConocoPhillips CEO exclusively broke down his company’s latest results. 

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Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed developments involving the White House and the tech sector: President Trump announced 100% percent tariffs on semiconductor imports, with exemptions for chipmakers who invest in the United States. Taiwan Semiconductor among the chip companies rallying on that news. Apple shares extended their gains one day after the president and Tim Cook met at the White House to announce Apple expanding its commitment to investing in the U.S. In a Truth Social post, Trump called on Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to resign. Eli Lilly shares tumbled as weight-loss pill trial results overshadowed an earnings beat and raised guidance. 

Also in focus: DoorDash among the earnings winners, Paramount and Skydance complete their merger.

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