The House of Representatives is preparing to vote on the articles of impeachment against President Trump. Sen. Rick Scott (R—Fla.) joins “Squawk Box” to discuss the proceedings as well as his thoughts on the Democratic field for the 2020 election.
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Here’s which retailers are thriving during the holiday shopping season
Sucharita Kodali, retail analyst from Forrester Research, joins “Squawk Box” to discuss what’s working during this holiday shopping season.
Mortgage applications drop as interest rates flatten
CNBC’s Diana Olick reports on the latest weekly mortgage application data.
Nasdaq hits a record high at open
CNBC’s Bob Pisani looks ahead at the day’s market action.
How FedEx has been impacted by the loss of Amazon business
FedEx rolled out weaker than expected quarterly earnings results, leading to the stock to take a hit in the pre-market Wednesday. Ken Hoexter of Bank of America Merrill Lynch joins “Squawk Box” to discuss the earnings miss as well as expectations for 2020.
How the Watergate Scandal Impacted Hank Paulson’s Career
Dec.18 — Hank Paulson, chairman and founder of the Paulson Institute and former U.S. Treasury secretary, talks about watching the Watergate scandal unfold while he worked at the White House. Paulson says he saw very senior people get in “deep, deep trouble.” He appears on “The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations.” The interview was recorded Oct. 2 in Washington.
Paulson Is Concerned About Militarization of U.S. View of China
Dec.18 — Hank Paulson, chairman and founder of the Paulson Institute and former chief executive officer of Goldman Sachs Group Inc., talks about how he grew the bank’s business in China and his views on current U.S.-China relations. He appears on “The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations.” The interview was recorded Oct. 2 in Washington.
Germany Must Be Cautious of China Security in 5G, German Bundestag’s Beyer Says
Dec.18 — Huawei’s inclusion in Germany’s 5G network is a “question of national security,” said Peter Beyer, transatlantic coordinator for the German government and CDU Bundestag member. Beyer also discussed planned U.S. sanctions on companies building the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. While Beyer acknowledged that these sanctions would be “bad for the companies involved,” he didn’t consider that such measures from the U.S. would be able to stop the project. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: European Open.”
Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot Owner PSA to Create $47 Billion Automaker
Dec.18 — PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV agreed to combine in a deal that will create the world’s fourth-biggest auto manufacturer. The combined company, which would have a stock-market value of about $47 billion, will be led by PSA Chief Executive Officer Carlos Tavares, with Fiat Chairman John Elkann holding the same role at the enlarged firm. Tommaso Ebhardt reports on “Bloomberg Markets: European Open.”
U.K. to Enjoy a `Flurry’ of M&A: JCRA CEO
Dec.18 — Jackie Bowie, chief executive officer of JCRA, discusses merger and acquisitions and the outlook for U.K. assets and Bank of England policy in 2020. Alain Bokobza, head of global asset allocation at Societe Generale, also speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe.”