David Faber engaged in a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Skydance Chairman & CEO David Ellison and Co-CEO Ynon Kreiz. They discussed the future for the company formed by Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Issues included competition, growth strategy and how AI will transform every part of its business. Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David shared interesting post-interview perspectives. Skydance rang the opening bell at the NYSE. Also in focus: Crude prices jump on Middle East tensions and Hurricane Isaias developments; Treasury yields rise and hover near 24-year highs on interest rate comments from Fed Governor Waller; PepsiCo moves higher and Levi Strauss slides after posting earnings, energy stocks rally while bank shares remain under pressure. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer