Tesla's earnings miss, Meta job cuts, U.S. sanctions Russian oil and more in Morning Squawk

Earnings Reports - Tesla reported quarterly revenue higher than the previous year, ending two consecutive down quarters, but earnings per share fell below Wall Street expectations due to rising capital expenditures, leading to a more than 3% drop in premarket trading [1][5] - Southwest Airlines exceeded expectations for both revenue and earnings per share, posting a profit when analysts had anticipated a loss, although shares were down over 1% before the market opened [2] - American Airlines also outperformed analyst forecasts and provided a positive outlook for the remainder of the year, resulting in nearly a 4% increase in shares following the earnings release [3] Oil Market - Oil prices experienced a mixed response as investors weighed OPEC's potential output cuts against concerns of slow U.S. growth, with Brent crude prices rising over 5% following new sanctions imposed by the White House on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia's largest oil companies [4][6] Technology Sector - Meta is cutting approximately 600 roles from its AI business, which has been described as bloated, while the division that includes major AI hires remains unaffected [7] - Prominent figures in technology, including Richard Branson and Steve Wozniak, are advocating for a pause on the development of "Superintelligence," a form of AI that could surpass human capabilities [8] Labor Relations - The Starbucks Workers United union is set to vote on authorizing a strike, with plans for rallies and pickets nationwide, as they seek higher pay and improved working conditions after negotiations broke down late last year [10][11]