Cisco and Splunk CEOs on $28B Deal, Markets' Post-Fed Pain, Murdoch Steps Down 9/21/23

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber led off the show with Cisco agreeing to acquire Splunk for $28 billion or $157 per share in cash. Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins and Splunk CEO Gary Steele joined the program to discuss where AI and security fit into the deal. The anchors also discussed markets under pressure after the Fed stood pat on rates Wednesday -- but policymakers wouldn't rule out further hikes. Media also in the spotlight: Rupert Murdoch said he is stepping down as chairman of News Corp. and Fox Corp. Sources told David that Hollywood studios and the Writers Guild are near an agreement that would end the union's months-long strike. Also in focus: FedEx jumps on earnings and full-year profit guidance, plus a look at why shares of WWE and UFC parent TKO Group fell into "smackdown" mode. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer