AI optimism, consumer cracks, and Iran headlines driving the stocks today:
Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber kicked off the hour with a breakdown of new commentary when it comes to consumer earnings - spanning Whirlpool, McDonald's, DoorDash and more - before discussing where to put money to work here with Partners Group's Anastasia Amoroso. Plus: is an end to the Iran War really in sight? Hear former Defense Secretary Mark Esper's take on what comes next. 

Elsewhere this hour: details on the day's biggest AI high-flyers and some bullish signals out of the options market; plus the view from the C-Suite when it comes to the health of the economy... according to the CEOs of two earnings names - fintech company Chime, and energy drink maker Celsius

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CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” with Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer, David Faber and Sara Eisen is broadcast from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, on site at the opening bell with the up-to-the-minute news investors need to know and interviews with the most influential CEOs and greatest market minds.