in fact, when cnbc asked kobe a few years ago who his business heroes were, he cited mark parker firstm, johnnyize, tim cook of apple and bob iger of disney one of the ways they formed this relationship besides design, which i don't think is getting talked about as much, was the preach to china. as the nba became more global and more digital, kobe was out front. he famously learned mandarin his sneakers sold very well over there. in fact, in the 2008 olympics, lebron said, i thought i was famous nothing like kobe here in china. south post says in kobe they lost a kindred spirit who really had a curiosity and an interest in the chinese culture that went far beyond the commercial relationship a big part of that nike relationship with kobe as well >> there's no doubt. the news of his death is a global story, not just one here in north america our thoughts are with all the families involved in this tragic accident "squawk alley" will be right back how's the it department liking the now platform? every time it takes care of something for us, we celebrate. how often does that... got it. serv

including nighte nike in a statement from mark parker, he reflected personally on the strong relationshipryant family and their friends kobe and gee a-- gianna will be missed he always came prepared with thoughtful ideas, strong opinions, pushing us into new territory will every project one thing was always certain -- rising to meet the expectations of kobe made everyone better he leaves a lasting legacy and inspired all of of us to raise our game their relationship goes back nearly two decades bryant was with nike for 14 years, where he released 19 signature shoes, including a number after his retirement. cnbc talked to kobe about that special relationship listen. >> he's really been hands on i asked him a lot of questions about leadership, things of that nature i've been very, very fortunate to have access to some of these people, mark parker and jony ive, tick cook i've been very, very fortunate to pick up the phone and call and ask for advise. >> nike put up a billboard overnight. this is near penn station in new york city. it's fair to say his influence will be felt in beaverton. ore

mark parker is staying on as executive chairman the stock is currently selling for 29 timesearnings estimates but if you don't own it at that kind of price wait for some exogenous issue pullback in other words, something that isn't involving nike that causes the market to be brought down. you reach for this one okay, next up you don't reach for this one under armour this story has a lot of hair on it wall street bald is beautiful. hair is bad. it's like finding hair in your soup for ages under armour one of the hottest growth stocks around 2015 it slammed into a concrete retaining wall, 2016/2017 got more competitive and growth slowed it was a $00 plus stock in 2015 but by november of 2017 it had plunged to 11 bucks. but that's where it bottomed now after spending years lost, they started turning itself around and had a nice run in 2018 in the first half of last year at its peak last july the stock was up 57% for the year but then it hit another wall at the end of july the company reported very disappointing quarter. grim guidance, then it got hit again two months ago when "the wall street jo

he's replacing a very successful guy, mark parker did a great job but there was a rocky succession goingfrey sonnenfeld, great for your insights. >>> that does it for "worldwide exchange" this monday morning. "squawk box" picks up the market coverage and it begins right now. >>> good morning futures are rebounding from friday's slide as we prepare for the big earnings season coming up fourth quarter results we'll get you ready for the big banks report >>> a new era at boeing. chairman dave calhoun preparing to take over as ceo as another weekend of bad press for the playmaker. >>> protesters in iran turning their anger on their government after the downing of the ukraine air jet. president trump now urging iran's leaders not to kill the protesters it's monday, january 13, 2020 and "squawk box" begins right now. >>> good morning, everybody. welcome to "squawk box." we're live from the nasdaq market site in times square. let's start with the markets this morning the dow briefly touching that 29,000 mark for the first time on friday before stocks ended up pulling back however, if you look a

mark parker goes out, right, john donahoe, personal consumerization. who would know more?his way around that stuff, and service is an important part of what they have done or what they did, what he did there. >> i like that >> although he wasn't in the job, how many years was he at service couple years >> some people say not long enough you hear that? some people. >> some people >> well, i'll tell you, i can't wait to see what mcdermott does in service now mcdermott is big think he's big think you ever go to any of his events >> i don't know that i have. >> that's where i saw billy joel, wanted a selfie with me? how do you like that >> yes, because you've told us >> many times. >> yes, many times billy joel selfie, that was your highlight of 2019. >> pretty much so. he takes that chopper in from the hamptons, does that show someone gave me tickets for christmas for the show my stepdaughter. unbelievable can't wait >> i gotta go. i gotta go see him how about that >> there you go. >> we're in agreement. >> we're making people a lot of money. >> we are. you're doing great >>

this is nice, they have an interview with tim parker, the chairman of the national trust, who is marking real people, essentially, rather than just stately homes. they already own the childhood homes of the beatles, john lennon and paul mccartney. they will add more to that collection. which, i think, will add more to that collection. which, ithink, is will add more to that collection. which, i think, is a good thing, really. 0bviously, they have some absolutely wonderful properties, but it should reflect more of society. also, there is the element, they are saying there is the chance of getting bigger estates are slim. they have all of the major estates that they possibly could in this country. i would like to say, i live ina very country. i would like to say, i live in a very interesting terraced house and if the national trust would like to buy it, 5 million, i do not think thatis to buy it, 5 million, i do not think that is unreasonable! i am not in the beatles but i have been on bbc news! you have been on the papers many times! a blue plaque, 5 million, bargain! i am sure that would

the parker will have the program , and the program is going to be so exciting because pastor mark cliftonthe speeches of martin luther king, and he can throw his voice and it sounds just like martin luther king. if you close your eyes you would think he is standing there in person. he is an extraordinary gift. he has memorized the speeches, verbatim. i am telling you it is something to hear. it sends goosebumps all up and down your spine. >> reporter: dr. king , still relevant today? >> absolutely, when people say church is not relevant and all that kind of thing, i think we see him as a leader, of civil rights. we often talk about great civil rights leaders. we talk about great social injustice leaders but we don't talk about the fact that he was a christian pastor , pastor of a baptist church , and we don't talk about the fact that it was his roots. people say well he was imitating mahatma gandhi. i think he was imitating the lord, jesus christ. that is what i think. because at 39 years old he gave his life. >> yes. >> at 39 years old. at any time doing all that he went through, he coul

marks an por important first step. we'll be closely following the reaction of other senate committee and the house as they work on their reauthorization bills. our wonderful department, our molly parker and our aa for policy and legislative affairs, our senior advisor lauren becker has been having ongoing conversations with the congress and our partners all across the country. we are going to keep talking in the coming months. outside of funding. all of us at the department are doing what we can to move projects faster and i really appreciate the presentation and make sure that critical information is getting out to all of you. the efforts overall in the administration to advance regulatory reform and i mproved pe perm mitting, states and agencies can have an easy time to start and completing projects is a goal of all of ours. a proposed rule making to modernized and facilitate more efficient reviews by federal agencies under the policy act. these reforms will reduce traffic in our cities and connect our rural communities and get americans where they need to go quickly and safely. your feedback will only strengthen the updates to that regulations. >> we are asking you to review and c

marked an important first step. we will be closely following the action of other senate committees and of course the house as they work on their reauthorization bills. our wonderful deputy mala parker and our a.a. for policy and legislative affairs alex etchin and lauren baker have been continually having ongoing conversations with the congress and with our partners all across the country and we're going to keep talking in the coming months as -- that leads up to the experiment aft fast act. outside of funding, all of us at the department are doing what we can to move projects faster and i really appreciated alex's thoughtful presentation. make sure that that critical information is getting out to all of you. the efforts overall in the administration to advance regulatory reform and improve permitting so states and local agencies can have an easier time starting and completing projects is a goal of all of ours. sand as he noted last friday the council on environmental quality public proposed a notice to modernize and facilitate more efficient reviews by federal agencies under the national environmental policy act. as the president stated these reforms will reduce traffic in our cit