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Former Walmart U.S. CEO: retailers see holiday returns as opportunity

Bill Simon, former Walmart U.S. CEO, joins ‘The Exchange’ to discuss how holiday returns will impact retailers’ bottom lines and what this says about consumers.

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Nvidia strikes $20B deal with Groq

CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos reports on the $20 billion Nvidia deal to license assets and hire executives from AI chip startup Groq.

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Strategy builds cash reserve and pauses Bitcoin purchases

CNBC's MacKenzie Sigalos reports on Strategy building its cash reserve and pausing its Bitcoin purchases.

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Oil heading for largest annual decline since 2020

John Kilduff, founding partner at Again Capital, and Rob Thummel, senior portfolio manager at Tortoise Capital, join ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss the impact of geopolitical tensions on oil prices, whether U.S. producers will keep pu...

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Top economic factors to watch in 2026

CNBC’s Steve Liesman reports on the top economic factors to watch next year.

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Which tech company won Christmas?

CNBC’s Steve Kovach reports on which tech companies have won Christmas.

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Consumers resilient despite shortened holiday season

Michael Zakkour, 5 New Digital founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the consumer and holiday retail sales data.

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Critics review 2025 box office

Paul Dergarabedian, Comscore senior media analyst, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the analyst's review of the 2025 box office and what to expect next year.

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AI threats and promises

Jason Greer, Greer Consulting founder and president, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the AI theme for 2026, the impacts to insurance and much more.

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Congressional frustration fuels record exodus

CNBC's Emily Wilkins reports on news regarding Congress.

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Nvidia buying assets from AI chip startup "Groq" for $20B in cash

CNBC's Leslie Picker reports on news regarding Nvidia.

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International markets likely to outperform U.S. equities again in 2026

Rupert Mitchell, Author of Blind Squirrel Macro, says international markets are poised to outperform U.S. equities next year, particularly with the possibility of a weaker dollar in emerging markets. He also discusses the challenges faci...

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Tariff relief hinges on U.S. midterm election results, expert warns

Steven Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors, outlines why he believes a U.S. trade deal with India and China is on the cards in 2026 — and explains how the U.S. midterm elections will be a key sticking point for tariff relief.

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Home for the holidays: Timeless tunes drive festive music revenue

Familiar tunes are making a merry comeback. CNBC’s Dan Murphy and JP Ong explore the seasonal resurgence of Christmas music on the charts.

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Initial jobless claims fell to 214,000 for the week ending December 20

CNBC’s Rick Santelli reports on the latest economic data to cross the tape.

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S&P 500 closes at record high

David Trainer, New Constructs, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's record market action.

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Crypto equities fall harder than tokens as bitcoin and altcoins slide

CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos reports on bitcoin and major altcoins trading lower as tax-loss selling and thin holiday conditions weigh on prices, with crypto-aligned stocks falling harder than the spot market.

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Dr. Ashish Jha talks Novo Nordisk getting approval for Wegovy pill

Dr. Ashish Jha, Brown School of Public Health, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk Novo Nordisk getting approval fro a Wegovy pill, sending its stock climbing.

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Treasury yields rise on robust GDP growth

CNBC's Rick Santelli reports on news regarding bond markets.

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AI's top researchers clash over general intelligence

CNBC's Deirdre Bosa reports on news regarding top AI researchers being at odds over general intelligence.

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Trump admin to start garnishing wages of student loan defaulters

CNBC’s Emily Wilkins reports on the Trump administration's announcement that they will begin garnishing wages for Americans with student loans who are in default in January.

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Consumer confidence slides

Steve Odland, The Conference Board CEO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the state of consumer confidence, the overall economy and much more.

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Gold as a safe haven asset

David Neuhauser, CIO at Livermore Partners, predicts gold has more room to run even after hitting yet another record high. He touts that investors will continue to have a preference for gold as they demand higher yields from their govern...

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AI models race to commoditization

CNBC's Steve Kovach joins 'Squawk Box' with a look at what to expect in AI advancements in 2026.

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U.S. economy grows by 4.3% in third quarter, much more than expected

The U.S. economy grew at a much greater-than-expected pace in the third quarter, boosted by strong consumer spending, a delayed report released Tuesday showed.

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Volatility of bitcoin has been coming down, says Anthony Pompliano

Anthony Pompliano, Professional Capital Management founder and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest bitcoin price trends, what's behind the recent pullback, 2026 outlook, and more.

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Citadel to return $5 billion in profit to investors

CNBC’s Leslie Picker reports on Citadel's plan to return about $5 billion in profits earned in 2025 back to investors in 2026.

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December consumer confidence disappoints at 89.1

Rick Santelli joins ‘Squawk on the Street’ with the latest economic data to cross the tape. December consumer confidence disappoints at 89.1, below the 91.0 estimate.

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Europe faces crunch decision on using frozen Russia assets for Ukraine

CNBC's Ritika Gupta reports from Brussels as European Union leaders meet to decide on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's war effort. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán tells CNBC using frozen Russian assets is a ‘dead end’.

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China's property crisis: Is recovery possible in 2026?

It's been over four years since Evergrande's collapse sent shockwaves through China's property market – and the hits keep coming. Debt, liquidity, and flagging confidence continue to loom over the sector. Elaine Yu has more on what to wa...

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