COVID-19 Vaccine Optimism, Business Leaders' Message To President Trump, And Retail Stocks' Big November Rally

<p>Kicking off a holiday-shortened week for the markets, Jim Cramer and David Faber highlighted the latest vaccine news to lift stocks: AstraZeneca announced that its COVID-19 vaccine being developed in conjunction with Oxford University was up to 90 percent effective with no serious side effects in a clinical trial. The anchors explored the push to develop and execute a game plan to distribute vaccines in the U.S. </p><p><br /></p><p>They also discussed whether now's the time to buy pharmaceutical stocks, plus what to make of this month's retail stock surge heading into the holiday shopping season.</p><p>Also in focus: More prominent business leaders including Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman calling on President Trump to accept the election results and begin the transition.</p>