CNBC Morning Squawk: inflation data, Bank of America penalty, Apple…

What BBN said about it

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCNBC's Morning Squawk rounds up five things to know before the trading day starts, and the headline names inflation data, a penalty for Bank of America, and a new home hub from Apple.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFive things, Hank, and every one of them is a chance to grow.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'm picturing the Apple hub on my kitchen counter, glowing, supportive, believing in me.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe headline says it's a home hub. It doesn't say it believes in anyone.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEvery device believes in someone, it just takes the right household.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd the inflation data is a chance for all of us to look at our grocery receipts with love.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWith love.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI'll be honest about what we have: the headline, and a link.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe details on the penalty and the hub are in the full report, and I haven't earned the right to guess them.

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    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat's growth, Hank. You admitted a limit. Maybe the hub will finally tell me what inflation actually means.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWhere would the hub even live in your house?

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    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBy the podcast microphone. It would be the first thing in this city to hear my podcast.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt would have no choice.