it won't happen here. >> kari firestone, the pick is the healthcare sector. see in 2025. thank you. great to see you. >> nice to see you. happy new year, frank. >> happy new year and happy hanukkah. >>> i have been watching those in the red across the board. right now, you are seeing the s&p down 8 points. dow down 40 points. nasdaq down almost 20 points. that will do it for us on "worldwide exchange." "squawk box" starts right now. >>> good morning. stock futures just slightly lower ahead of the final two trading sessions of 2024. santa claus is coming. he is taking his time. we will show you where it's moving now. >>> officials in south korea are investigating a deadly plane crash involving a boeing jet. the latest just ahead had. >>> and the world is remembering the life and legacy of former president jimmy carter who died yesterday at the age of 100. it is monday, december 30th, 2024 and "squawk box" begins right now. ♪ >>> good morning, everybody. welcome to "squawk box" here on cnbc. we are live from the nasdaq market site in times square. i'm becky qui