Nightly Business Report

More confusion and mixed messages from Washington on whether Coronavirus relief is coming.We look at the various proposals being floated and what kind of difference they would actually make.Plus, bank executives are being called to the White House but what does the administration hope to get out of the meeting?And with oil sharply lower, worries about bankruptcies in the oil patch continue. We check in with one guest who says he has some idea of how this might play out across the industry. 

The Dow swinging 1100 points throughout the session after President Trump said he was prepared to announce ‘dramatic’ actions to stimulate the economy, but it’s come to light there’s not quite a solid plan in place yet. What’s actually on the table in Washington.A top strategist says investors could be in for a months-long negative market event, and it could change how pension funds invest for the long-term.And Chicago is home to the biggest convention center in the western hemisphere, but coronavirus fears have led to the cancellation of four major events in the past few weeks, costing the city hundreds of thousands of dollars. We’ll tell you how the Windy City is going to handle that hit.

Turmoil on Wall Street with the Dow down more than 2000 points at the low and market-wide circuit breakers being triggered to stem some of the selling. From the NYSE to the CME and the NASDAQ, we follow all the biggest moves.Plus, as an oil price war breaks out between Saudi Arabia and Russia, we’ll look at where oil goes from here, the impact on energy producers, and the geopolitical ramifications.And a former Fed board member on what bullets the Central Bank still has left.

Another sell-off on Wall Street, with the 10-year touching fresh lows. What it means for the markets and why this is not a repeat of the financial crisis.The drastic steps some retailers are taking to get to the front of the supply chain line now that factories in China are back up and running. And a top market strategist says the Fed doesn’t stop floods, nor does it cure diseases, but it did the right thing this week. He explains why.

Wall Street once again in sell-off mode. This as the 10 year hits a new record low. From financials to energy, we look at all the major moves and whether there are some good opportunities right now.Southwest Airlines expects the coronavirus outbreak will cost it up to $300 million this quarter. CEO Gary Kelly joins us with more on the fallout and how the carrier is mitigating risk.Plus, as people stockpile products, grocery store shelves nationwide are getting more and more empty. We talk to the CEO of Southeastern Grocers about how they keep shelves stocked and prevent panic buying.

Stocks rallying…we look under the hood of this rally to see what’s driving it and if it can last as yields continue to fall.The historic drop in rates has homeowners rushing to refi. We’ll tell you how low rates could go and how high that might push home prices.Airline CEOs get summoned to the White House to address the Coronavirus crisis but what exactly does the administration hope to accomplish with this meeting?Plus, Mike Bloomberg suspends his presidential bid and bets on Biden to defeat the President. A look at what he will- and can do-with his billions to accomplish that goal.

The Fed surprising investors with a half-point rate cut for the first time since the financial crisis. President Trump says it’s too little, too late...one economist tells us why he thinks it’s too much, too soon.The yield on the US 10-Year note falls below 1%, we’ll discuss the impact on mortgage-backed securities.And the Founder and CEO of Regeneron joins for an exclusive interview to shed light on the company’s quest to find a treatment for COVID-19.

Markets staging a major rally after the worst week for stocks since the financial crisis on stimulus hopes…we’ll tell you how to play it.Goldman Sachs’ Jeff Currie says there could be more pain ahead in the oil patch and reveals the one commodity he’s staying bullish on. And executives from two companies with China-dependent supply chains tell us how they’re handling operations amidst the coronavirus outbreak.

The Major Indices are having their worst week since the financial crisis. From investment opportunities right now to protecting your 401(K), our panel of experts weighs in on all angles of this sell-off. Plus, a look at what companies should be doing now to prepare for a wider coronavirus outbreak. And we’re live at 3M where production of face masks is ramping up.

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.