SOTS 2nd Hour: Volatility Abound, 'AI-Proof' Software Stocks, & The Warner Bros. Discovery Saga 2/17/26

Carl Quintanilla, Seema Mody, and David Faber broke down another morning of early pressure on the indices, with software stocks leading declines yet again. Hear market veteran Mohamed El-Erian's take on what he would do if he were a trader here - along with a deep-dive on how to 'AI-proof' your portfolio with one former Coatue director turned portfolio manager. Plus: If you can't beat them... Partner with them? Former Ford CEO Mark Fields joined the team to break down reports Ford is eyeing a possible joint venture with Chinese automakers... While David brought his own reporting around developments in the saga for Warner Bros. Discovery. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer