Stocks' Labor Pains, McDonald's Misses, Lilly's Weight-Loss Gains, Tesla Layoffs Talk 4/30/24

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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