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SPAC-Down Coming?, ViacomCBS Crushed, Nike’s Social Backlash, Big Tech on the Hill

David Faber and Jim Cramer discuss the stocks making the biggest moves of the morning. Shares of ViacomCBS falling again this morning after closing down 23% the previous day. Investors are continuing to react to a new stock sale and questioning the ability of the company to execute successfully on its streaming strategy. ViacomCBS also getting a downgrade over at MoffettNathanson. Plus, a possible spac-down is coming. Reports that the SEC is opening an inquiry into Wall Street’s blank check acquisition frenzy and is seeking information on how underwriters are managing the risks involved. Shares of Nike falling, the target of criticism on Chinese social media for a statement in which the company said it was “concerned” about reports of forced labor in Xinjiang. Nike also saying it doesn’t source products from the region. Plus, big tech CEOs facing questions before a House panel over online disinformation. The CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet all set to testify.

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25 Mar 2021