6-Week Win Streak, Deals in Focus, Top 2024 Airline Pick 12/11/23

Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen and David Faber kicked off the hour by discussing the markets, riding a 6-week win streak; This as investors get ready for a big week ahead with another CPI print and Fed meeting on deck. The anchors then shifted to a slew of M&A news, including Occidental Petroleum buying Permian producer CrownRock for $12 billion. Faber also broke down Cigna calling off its pursuit of Humana, and planning for a $10 billion stock buyback. Also in the mix; TD Cowen analyst Helane Becker discussed why she chose Delta Air Lines as her top 2024 pick in the sector, saying the company is “differentiating itself from the peer group.” Squawk on the Street Disclaimer