Cramer's Morning Take: Abbott Labs 4/17/24

Jim and Jeff discuss Eli Lilly after the company beat on quarterly profit and hiked its full-year guidance on strong sales of Mounjaro and Zepbound. Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines. Signup here: cnbc.com/morningtake  CNBC Investing Club Disclaimer  

On the final trading day of April, Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed rate fears weighing on stocks: The Q1 Employment Cost Index came in higher than expected -- ahead of the Fed's two-day policy meeting, which ends Wednesday. The anchors reacted to McDonald's Q1 earnings miss, which was due in part to customers tightening their belts amid price hikes. The earnings barrage included Eli Lilly posting a Q1 beat and raising guidance thanks to demand for its obesity drugs -- and blue chips Coca-Cola and 3M toppingestimates.Also in focus: Reports of more layoffs at Tesla, Walmart closes health clinics, Paramount's uncertain future, Faber Report on the battle for NBA television rights. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

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Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber began the hour by discussing Elon Musk’s surprise visit to China. Tesla shares surged after local Chinese authorities removed restrictions on its cars, after they passed the country’s data security requirements. The anchors then shifted to the broader markets, as the S&P and Nasdaq both posted their best weeks of 2024. The desk also looked ahead to busiest week of earnings, with nearly 1/3 of all S&P 500 companies set to report results. Later in the hour, David had a Faber Report surrounding Paramount, saying Skydance has made its final offer for the media company.   Squawk on the Street Disclaimer 

Jim and Jeff discuss Microsoft and Alphabet and their big bets on AI. Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines. Signup here: cnbc.com/morningtake  CNBC Investing Club Disclaimer 

One day after rate fears weighed on stocks, Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed market reaction to the Fed's favorite inflation measure: March Core PCE came in slightly above consensus forecasts on a year-over-year basis. The anchors also engaged in a wide-ranging discussion about Alphabet and Microsoft lifting the tech sector. Both companies posted Q1 beats amid their AI push. A CEO doubleheader: Micron's Sanjay Mehrotra joined the program at Post 9 to discuss being awarded up to $6.1 billion in CHIPS Act grants. Chevron's Mike Wirth offered his take on earnings, oil and natural gas prices and his company's deal to acquire Hess. Also in focus: Snap soars, Intel tumbles. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer 

Jim and Jeff discuss why the Club trimmed this mega cap stock and its post earnings slide. Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines. Signup here: cnbc.com/morningtake  CNBC Investing Club Disclaimer

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber covered all of the bases regarding Thursday's stock market sell-off, surge in yields and rate fears. The catalysts: Q1 GDP growth below consensus estimates, the Core PCE Price Index -- a key measure of inflation -- came in hotter than expected, Meta shares plunged on revenue guidance and plans to increase spending on AI. Also in focus: An earnings barrage including Thursday’s Dow laggards Caterpillar and IBM, the CEOs of ServiceNow and Southwest Airlines joined the program to discuss their companies' quarterly results and outlook. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber reacted to shares of Tesla surging just days after falling to a 52-week low. The EV maker’s plans to produce "more affordable" vehicles overshadowed weaker-than-expected Q1 results. What should you do with the stock?  In an exclusive interview, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun discussed the company's narrower Q1 loss, its strategy for improving quality control and the search for his successor.  Also in focus: Market reaction to a slew of earnings reports from the likes of AT&T and Visa, Meta and a potential TikTok ban, pain in the luxury space, why one particular stock is up more than 600% from year-ago levels. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Jim and Jeff discuss the comeback of this health-care stock. Become a CNBC Investing Club member to go behind the scenes with Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks as they talk candidly about the market’s biggest headlines. Signup here: cnbc.com/morningtake  CNBC Investing Club Disclaimer