Cramer's Morning Take: Danaher 4/23/24

Jim and Jeff discuss their price target raise of this mega cap tech 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

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber covered all of the bases on Friday's stock market rally.The two main catalysts: The April employment report shows the economy created fewer jobs than expected,fueling investor hopes for a Fed rate cut. Apple shares surged as the company's Q2 earnings beat, guidance and record $110 billion share buyback program overshadowed a decline in revenue and iPhone sales. What does it all mean for big tech?  Also in focus: A "Faber Report" on the Paramount deal saga, Amgen soars, earnings winners and losers, Cramer reacts to the New York Knicks eliminating the Philadelphia 76ers from the NBA Playoffs.    Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Jim and Jeff break down the opportunities in this industrial stock after earnings. 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 led off the show with markets digesting Wednesday's post-Fed decision comments by Chair Jerome Powell. He said it is unlikely that the Fed's next move would be a rate hike. The anchors also discussed what to expect from Apple's quarterly results due outafter Thursday's close of trading. Jim outlined what he sees ahead for the stock. Also in focus: Carvanasoars, Qualcomm jumps, DoorDash tumbles, Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy steps down and the company cuts jobs, Tesla developments, Ford April auto sales, revisiting Wednesday's Starbucks stock plunge and exclusive interview with CEO Laxman Narasimhan. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Jim and Jeff look ahead to the Federal Reserve’s rate policy decision. 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 first trading day of May, Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber explored what's ahead for stocksafter the markets++ ended a tough April with a sell-off. The anchors also looked toward Wednesday's Fed decision on rates and Chair Jerome Powell's news conference. Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan joined the program exclusively to discuss his company'sweaker-than-expected quarterly results and guidance that caused its stock to plunge. Jim challenged the CEO on a number of fronts, including why investors should own Starbucks shares.More earnings in focus: Amazon gets a lift from AI, Pfizer rises, Pinterest soars -- but a rough day for the likes of CVS, AMD and Super Micro. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

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

Jim and Jeff discuss Bernstein's upgrade of Apple. 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 

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