Cramer's Morning Take: Don't Fight the Fed & AI Demand 3/21/24

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

After Monday's rebound rally in stocks, Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed market reaction to a slew of earnings reports: General Motors and GE Aerospace among the biggest gainers. The anchors also explored what to expect from Tesla's much-anticipated quarterly results due out after Tuesday's close of trading -- with the stock down more than 40% so far this year. Also in focus: New data show Apple iPhone sales in China down 19% in Q1, Spotify surges, Warner Bros. Discovery downgraded, the FTC sues to block the $8.5 billion merger between Coach parent Tapestry and Capri Holdings -- hometo brands including Michael Kors.   Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Jim and Jeff discuss market moves for semiconductor stocks. 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 discussed stocks trying to rebound after six straight days of losses for both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. The "Magnificent 7" lost nearly $1 trillion in market cap last week. Cramer explained why investors should pay close attention to moves in the bond market. Also in focus: Big tech on this week's busy earnings calendar, Tesla car price cuts put further pressure on the stock, Verizon earnings, the House-passed bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S., no Salesforce-Informatica deal, Paramount M&A update, Ken Griffin's Citadel reportedly blasts Trump Media's CEO as a "loser."   Squawk on the Street Disclaimer 

Jim and Jeff give an earnings analysis on this consumer staple 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