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Cramer says this energy tech company’s stock deserves to be ‘radically higher.’ 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/morningtakeCNBC Investing Club Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sara Eisen & David Faber kicked off the hour with a look at consumer affordability ahead of some key White House events today around the topic - before breaking down the market picture with Trivariate's Adam Parker, along with one tech analyst who says investor sentiment hasn't been this negative on software in a decade.  Plus: alternative energy stocks jumping as a key group reportedly meets at the White House today to talk about AI power - hear the latest reporting, this hour... and a deep-dive on the Administration's newest push on auto affordability in a wide-ranging all-star interview you don't want to miss with Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy, the head of the EPA Lee Zeldin, and USTR's Jamieson Greer.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Faber and Jim Cramer delved into the chip sector rally: The U.S. and Taiwan reached a trade agreement to build chips and chip factories on American soil in a $250 billion deal. Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra joined the program "First on CNBC" — and discussed breaking ground on a new chipmaking complex in upstate New York. Micron shares have more than tripled over the past twelve months. At an event in Washington, DC on Thursday, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said he'd like to stay at his job for "at least" five more years — but was he joking? Also in focus: The S&P 500 moves closer to 7,000, Elon Musk-OpenAI trial, new developments in the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cramer says this investment firm’s CEO is as bullish as he’s ever been. 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/morningtakeCNBC Investing Club Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, & David Faber kicked off the hour with fresh jobs data boosting stocks - as tech stocks surge in early trading thanks to strong results out of the world's biggest semiconductor manufacturer. The team broke down both stories and their market impact with one longtime market veteran, before also diving into the banks this morning as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley gain post-results. Also in focus: U.S.-Iran tensions simmering after new sanctions were announced during the hour - hear veteran energy expert Helima Croft's take on the action... and a deep-dive on what's next in the DOJ's Powell probe with former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, who calls Fed independence "one of the underpinnings of our economy". Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.