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☆ Citi says investors should focus on dividends, lists several buy-rated income stocks to buy
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Therefore, investors would be more incentivized to buy companies that have a strong record of dividend payments. The strategist expects more companies to add dividends payouts going forward, as firms begin to increasingly understand the appeal for investors. The stocks had to meet the following criteria: Buy-rated by Citi Research 3-year dividend per share with a compound annual growth rate above 5% Above median expected dividend growth Potential dividend per share upside Reasonable payout ratio Reasonable dividend yield One name on the list was Visa , which currently has a dividend yield of 0.7%, according to Citi Research. Semiconductor firm Lam Research also made the list, with a dividend yield of 0.9%. More than half of analysts covering the stock rate it a buy or strong buy and see a potential upside of nearly 6%.

Persons: Scott Chronert, Chronert, TD Cowen, Bryan Bergin, Riley, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Federal Reserve, Citi, Fed, Citi Research's, Citi Research, Visa, LSEG, Mastercard, Semiconductor, Lam Research, Research Locations: Asia, Europe

☆ Intel used to dominate the U.S. chip industry. Now it's struggling to stay relevant
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +16 min

David Paul Morris | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesThe iPhone could have had an Intel chip inside. It would've made sense to use Intel chips, which ran on the best desktops at the time, including Apple's Macs. Braithwaite, who worked at Intel in the 1980s, said Intel's process engineers were the company's "crown jewels." Intel doesn't have a GPU competitor to Nvidia's AI accelerators, but it has an AI chip called Gaudi 3. For comparison, AMD expects about $2 billion in annual AI chip revenue.

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☆ Malaysia is unfazed by China, U.S. semiconductor competition, minister says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - 2018/01/24: A foreigner is seen with a Malaysia flag as a background. Kuala Lumpur or commonly known as KL is the national capital for Malaysia and is the fastest growing metropolitan regions in South-East Asia. (Photo by Faris Hadziq/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)Malaysia isn't fazed about competition from China or the U.S. as it pushes into higher-end semiconductor manufacturing, according to the country's second finance minister. "We're seeing a lot of end users now diversifying their supply chain. Our focus, actually, is to provide a very vibrant, strong supply chain connectivity, and make sure that we ride on that."

Persons: Faris Hadziq, Amir Hamzah Azizan, Karen Tso, Amir Hamzah Organizations: Getty Images Locations: KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, South, East Asia, China, Washington

The U.S. has passed a series of export controls starting in October 2022 aimed at restricting China's access to advanced chip technology, particularly those used in AI applications. According to data from tech consultancy Omdia, China consumes nearly 50% of the world's semiconductors as it is the biggest market for assembling consumer devices. But, soon after, it was reported that Nvidia was working on a new chip made for China. The company did not respond to a request for comment on their plans for the China market. An analysis of Huawei's Mate 60 Pro smartphone by TechInsights revealed an advanced chip made by China's top chip maker, SMIC.

Persons: Wong Yu Liang, Chris Miller, William B, Bailey, Donald Trump, TechInsights Organizations: AMD MU, P Global, Intel, Broadcom, Qualcomm, Marvell Technology, U.S, The, CNBC, Nasdaq, Intelligence, Micron Technology, AMD, Nvidia, Huawei, Semiconductor Industry Association, America's Micron, country's Cyberspace Administration, Micron Locations: China, The U.S, U.S, Washington, Xi'an, Netherlands, Beijing

☆ These are Goldman's top tactical stock picks going into earnings season
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Analysts expect the S & P 500 to have a year-over-year earnings growth rate of 3.2%, FactSet data shows. If that's the case, it would mark the third consecutive quarter of earnings growth. The reporting period could also be a good time for tactical opportunities in the stock market. The bank also expects these names to see sharp moves after posting earnings, based on what the options market shows. The options market implies a 4.1% move for Nasdaq on after the April 25 report is released.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, John Marshall, Goldman, Lizzie Dove, Per Goldman, Toshiya Hari Organizations: JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Nasdaq, Semiconductor, Broadcom Locations: Wells, China, Asia

☆ Biden’s Trade Moves Raise Tensions Abroad but Draw Cheers in Swing States
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Jim Tankersley | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

President Biden has intensified efforts to shield American industries from foreign competition in an election year, as he courts blue-collar workers and attempts to avoid being outflanked on trade by his Republican rival, former President Donald J. Trump. The moves have strained Mr. Biden’s relationships with international allies and rivals alike, drawing charges of protectionism from diplomats and some economists, including top Chinese officials during Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen’s recent trip to Beijing. But the measures have cheered labor unions, environmental groups and other key members of Mr. Biden’s political support base, particularly in the swing states of the industrial Midwest. Mr. Biden and his administration have recently signaled they are preparing new tariffs and other measures to block cheap electric vehicles and other clean-energy imports from China. Those efforts, combined with new limits on American investment in China, restrictions on exports of advanced technology and subsidies for the U.S. semiconductor industry, fueled major tensions during Ms. Yellen’s visit.

Persons: Biden, Donald J, Trump, Janet L, Yellen’s Organizations: Republican, Mr Locations: Beijing, China, U.S

☆ Citi says this chip stock is still its top AI pick, will overcome Taiwan earthquake disruption
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Citigroup is keeping its bullish stance on Micron Technology even as the memory chipmaker faces disruptions caused by this week's earthquake in Taiwan. Semiconductor makers across the industry have been assessing the fallout from the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that rattled Taiwan, the strongest in a quarter of a century. The island is home to a flourishing chip market, including global chip supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing , that many U.S. companies rely on. MU YTD mountain Shares this year "Investors remain concerned about the DRAM upturn due to overcapacity in 2025," he wrote. Danely's price target on Micron implies 21% upside from Thursday's close.

Persons: Christopher Danely, Danely Organizations: Citigroup, Micron Technology, Micron, Citi, Semiconductor, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Danely, Nvidia, MU, Investors Locations: Taiwan . Boise , Idaho, Taiwan

☆ Malaysia emerges as a hotspot for semiconductor firms amid U.S.-China chip tensions
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Sheila Chiang | In Sheilachiang | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

American chip giant Intel in December 2021 said it will invest more than $7 billion to build a chip packaging and testing factory in Malaysia, with production expected to begin in 2024. Malaysia holds 13% of the global market for chip packaging, assembly and testing services, said the Malaysian Investment Development Authority in a Feb. 18 report. Exports of semiconductor devices and integrated circuits increased by 0.03% to 387.45 billion Malaysian ringgit ($81.4 billion) in 2023, amid global chip demand weakness. Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association president Datuk Seri Wong Siew Hai said many Chinese firms diversified some of their production to Malaysia, calling the country China's "plus one." In the same month, the world's largest contract chip maker TSMC opened its first Japan factory as it diversifies away from Taiwan amid U.S.-China tensions.

Persons: Faris Hadziq, Kenddrick Chan, Aik Kean Chong, Intel's, Tan, Yinglan Tan, Datuk Seri Wong Siew Hai, Zafrul Aziz, TSMC, Ann Lim Organizations: Getty, Malaysia, LSE, London School of Economics, Political, Semiconductors, Intel, CNBC, Infineon, Ventures Partners, Malaysian Investment Development Authority, Malaysian, Malaysia Semiconductor Industry, U.S ., U.S, China -, Partnership Locations: KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, South, East Asia, China, U.S, American, Penang, Another U.S, Singapore, Europe, Kong, GlobalFoundries Singapore, Klang, India, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Washington, Asia, China - U.S

☆ These stocks could rally in 'second phase' of bull market, Morgan Stanley Investment Management says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

There's a rotation happening in the market that investors can take advantage of by investing in cyclical stocks, according to Morgan Stanley Investment Management's Andrew Slimmon. He recommended investors to have a more cyclical bias to their portfolio, pointing out that the best-performing sectors in the last month are energy, materials and industrials. He also thinks there's still room to run in semiconductor stocks — even if the overbought group sees a near-term pullback. " Slimmon named Applied Materials , Ameriprise Financial and Valero Energy as some of the stocks he likes right now. Regarding energy, Slimmon said the space could continue to show strength if the economy begins to weaken.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Andrew Slimmon, Stocks, Slimmon, there's, Slimmon's, that's Organizations: Morgan, Morgan Stanley Investment, Dow Jones Industrial, Nasdaq, Ameriprise Financial, Valero Energy, Infrastructure Investment, Jobs, United Rentals, Applied Materials, Ameriprise, U.S Locations: U.S, financials, That's

☆ Nvidia's partners and more: BofA picks key global stocks along the AI supply chain
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

But many smaller firms along the global AI supply chain also stand to benefit. It has worked with Google for over a decade, thanks to its ability to produce highly customized server design, BofA noted. With rising AI server applications and GPU supply, it expects the AI server GPU baseboard business to account for 3% to 6% of Wistron's total sales in 2024 and 2025. Hardware tech Hardware tech such as printed circuit boards are the upstream parts of the AI server supply chain. In addition, its partnership with Nvidia in automotive AI should widen its AI opportunities, BofA noted.

Persons: BofA, there's, Microsoft's OpenAI, Unimicron, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Big U.S, Nvidia, Microsoft, Global, Google, Semiconductors Locations: Big, Taiwan, Greater China, Asia

☆ The market is near all-time highs. That doesn't mean it can't go much higher
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Looking at the recent performance of the market and several stocks in our portfolio, one thing is clear: This is a market that wants to go higher. We would much rather see stocks up on strong earnings instead of rising on lower rates that are only lower because the operating environment is deteriorating. But it's important to understand, at a high level, what kind of market we are still in — a bull market seeking new heights. We are fielding a lot of questions about how one should approach a market near all-time highs. Now, that doesn't mean stocks are on a one-way march higher and a pullback is impossible.

Persons: Jerome Powell, we've, We're, We'll, it's, –, Morgan Stanley, Coterra, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Erik McGregor Organizations: Federal Reserve, Fed, Linde, DuPont, Coterra Energy, Jim Cramer's Charitable, CNBC, Financial, LightRocket, Getty Locations: —, U.S, Russia, Ukraine, China, Taiwan, New

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Digital World Acquisition Corp., Boeing, Disney and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Masimo — The medical technology company climbed nearly 5%. Wells Fargo upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight in light of the news. Super Micro Computer — The chip stock jumped nearly 10% after JPMorgan initiated coverage of the high-flying name. Foot Locker — Shares jumped 7% after Evercore upgraded shares to outperform from in line. Digital World Acquisition Corp. — The special purpose acquisition company leapt 26% after shareholders approved a merger with former President Donald Trump's social media company Trump Media & Technology Group, which owns Truth Social.

Persons: David Calhoun, Larry Kellner, Masimo, Wells Fargo, Samik Chatterjee, Chipmakers, Nelson Peltz's, Bob Iger, Evercore, Foot, Wedbush, GameStop's, Donald Trump's, Alex Harring, Jesse Pound, Hakyung Kim, Pia Singh, Sarah Min Organizations: Boeing, JPMorgan, Department of Energy, Semiconductor, Micron Technology, Nvidia, VanEck Semiconductor, Disney, Barclays, Fund Management, Mizuho, GameStop, Trump Media & Technology Group, Trump Media, United Airlines —, Reuters, U.S . Federal Aviation Administration, United Airlines Locations: Wells, Cleveland, Department of Energy . Cleveland, Ohio, Pennsylvania

☆ Here are some of Wall Street’s top derivative plays following Nvidia's latest chip launch
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Shares of the chip giant pulled back about 2% during Tuesday's session, after announcing its latest AI chips . While Nvidia's latest announcements solidify the company's AI leadership, Wall Street anticipates some positive tailwinds for a slew of derivative players. Semiconductor derivative plays Nvidia's latest announcements could pose some major tailwinds for companies operating within the chipmaker's ecosystem. Liquid cooling The liquid cooling industry may also benefit as Nvidia harnesses the technology to cool the 72 Blackwell GPUs in its new server rack system, known as GB200 NVL72. "We believe built-in liquid cooling capabilities in addition to the power density of the system should be a positive for VRT's liquid cooling and power management businesses," he wrote.

Persons: Harlan Sur, Blackwell, Rosenblatt, Hans Mosesmann, Goldman Sachs, Toshiya Hari, Matt Bryson, Laura Chen, Oppenheimer, Rick Schafer, Amit Daryanani, Vertiv, Headwinds, Nvidia's Blackwell, Hari Organizations: Nvidia, NVIDIA, Micron Technology, MU, Micron, Taiwan Semiconductor, Wall, Marvell Technology, Blackwell, Micro Computer, Mosesmann, Devices, AMD, Data, Intel Locations: America

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Nvidia, Coinbase, Oracle, Bally's and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Oracle — Shares added 1.6% ahead of the software giant's fiscal third-quarter earnings report due after the bell. Analysts polled by FactSet are expecting earnings per share of $1.38 and revenue of $13.29 billion. New York Community Bancorp — The regional bank stock dropped 4.8%, extending losses after Friday's more than 6% drop. Moderna — The stock jumped more than 8% in midday trading, putting it on track for its biggest one-day gain since December. Duolingo — Shares rose 3.6% after JPMorgan initiated coverage of the online learning platform with an overweight rating, forecasting "premium" revenue growth that could substantially drive up Duolingo's valuation.

Persons: FactSet, Lam, Coinbase, Microstrategy, Jefferies, Eli Lilly, — CNBC's Michelle Fox, Alex Harring, Yun Li, Tanaya Macheel, Pia Singh Organizations: Oracle, Nvidia, Semiconductor, Lam Research, New York Community Bancorp, Moderna, P Biotech, Xcel Energy, Barclays, JPMorgan, PDD Holdings

☆ Bank of America's top global strategist shares 4 signs that a bubble continues to grow in US stocks — and 4 indicators to know when to get out of the market
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Bank of AmericaIn the note, Hartnett laid out more evidence that a bubble could be developing in stocks. The current real 10-year rate is 1.6%, according to Fed data. Hartnett said a falling number of job quitters shows a weakening labor market, hence the Fed's apparent willingness to cut rates soon. February's inflation data will be released next week, but January's data showed that prices are still rising at a pesky pace of 3.1%, above the Fed's stated goal of 2%. Whether a Fed pivot is a good thing for investors depends on just how cool labor market data becomes.

Persons: —, Michael Hartnett, Hartnett, quitters, Alejandra Grindal, Ned Davis, it's, Grindal Organizations: Service, Bank of America, Business, PHLX Semiconductor, Nasdaq, Semiconductor, Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla, Meta, Bank of America's, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Ned, Ned Davis Research

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Victoria's Secret, Novo Nordisk, Intel, Shake Shack and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Victoria's Secret said it anticipates a larger-than-expected decline in revenues for the first quarter and full year. Novo Nordisk — Shares rallied nearly 8.9% to record high level after the company reported positive Phase I trial results for its new experimental weight loss drug amycretin. The company reported adjusted earnings of 61 cents per share on $1.68 billion in revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter. Analysts had estimated earnings of 50 cents per share on $1.67 billion in revenue, according to LSEG. Burlington Stores — The stock rose 7.5% after Burlington posted a fourth-quarter beat on adjusted earnings per share and revenue.

Persons: Victoria's, amycretin, TD Cowen, Shake Shack's, Kroger, LSEG, Iberdrola, Avangrid's, Mizuho, —, Samantha Subin Organizations: Novo Nordisk —, American Eagle Outfitters, Burlington Stores, Burlington, New York Community Bancorp, Liberty Strategic, VanEck Semiconductor, Nvidia, Micron Technology, Stifel, Intel, Bloomberg Locations: Spanish

☆ Diversify your AI plays — these are the best alternatives to Nvidia, fund managers say
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Nvidia may have enjoyed a red-hot run on the back of the artificial intelligence craze, but many other tech stocks have also benefited. CNBC Pro speaks to fund managers to find out the best alternatives to Nvidia that investors can consider. ASML will also continue to benefit "because without ASML there's no TSMC, without TSMC there's no Nvidia," Cvetanovski said. Ray Wang, principal analyst and founder of Constellation Research, also named TSMC, saying that it "always wins." Super Micro Computer Meeks, who is co-chief investment officer at Harvest Portfolio Management, says Super Micro Computer is his favorite alternative AI stock to play right now.

Persons: Paul Meeks, Taiwan's TSMC, TSMC, Cvetanovski, ASML, Ray Wang, Vertiv, Meeks, astronomically, Wang, Meta —, Sam Altman's Organizations: Nvidia, Veteran, CNBC Pro, Tech, CNBC, Semiconductors, Sydney, Pella Funds Management, Generations Fund, Devices, Constellation Research, AMD, Portfolio Management, Microsoft, Big Tech, Cisco, Meta, Google Locations: Pella, United States

☆ This Goldman portfolio of lean and mean stocks has trounced the market the last 2 decades
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Semiconductor giant Nvidia has an asset intensity ratio of just 0.5, according to Goldman. NVDA 1Y mountain Nvidia shares over the last year Another chipmaker in the basket is Broadcom . Match Group has a 0.3 asset intensity ratio. The company has an asset intensity ratio of 0.4. All but two of the 19 analysts who cover Live Nation rate it a strong buy or buy, per LSEG.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Jenny Ma, Ma, LSEG, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Semiconductor, Nvidia, Broadcom, chipmakers Micron Technology, Intel, Telecommunication, Verizon, Mobile

☆ Fed Chair Powell and jobs data take center stage next week as Wall Street weighs interest rate outlook
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Next week, the first full trading week of March, macroeconomic concerns will take center stage for investors. Next week, the Fed chief is largely anticipated to stick to the same talking points in testifying before Congress. In fact, the February jobs report, due out next Friday, is expected to show a moderation in payroll gains. Hourly Earnings preliminary (February) 8:30 a.m. Average Workweek preliminary (February) 8:30 a.m. Manufacturing Payrolls (February) 8:30 a.m. Nonfarm Payrolls (February) 8:30 a.m. Private Nonfarm Payrolls (February) 8:30 a.m. Unemployment Rate (February) — CNBC's Michael Bloom, Jeff Cox and Yun Li contributed to this report.

Persons: Jerome Powell, Powell, Shannon Saccocia, Kim Forrest, Webull, Michael Hartnett, CNBC's Yun Li, Melissa Brown, Brown, Wealth's Saccocia, Saccocia, Nonfarm Payrolls, —, Michael Bloom, Jeff Cox, Yun Li Organizations: Federal, Fed, Capitol, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, FactSet, Barclays, Bokeh Capital Partners, Labor Department, Bitcoin, BofA Global Research, Apple, Nvidia, Ross Stores, Costco Wholesale, Kroger, . Semiconductor, Broadcom, PMI, PMI Services, Services PMI, Ross, Target, ADP, Labor, Consumer Credit Locations: U.S, REITs, Japan

☆ What worked and didn't work this week from AI and cybersecurity to consumer stocks and gaming
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

AI trade: Market gains accelerated since the Morning Meeting, with both the Nasdaq Composite and S & P 500 rising to new all-time highs. Casino stocks : Wynn shares and other Macao gaming stocks fell after the region's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau reported February gross gaming revenue (GGR). As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Salesforce, Consumer Staples, Locker, Wynn, Stifel, Jim Cramer's, Jim Organizations: CNBC, Market, Nasdaq, Dell Technologies, Dell, Semiconductor, Energy, Tech, Consumer, Palo Alto Networks, Broadcom, Bausch Health, GE Healthcare, Health Care, Apple, Wynn Resorts, Wynn, Jim Cramer's Charitable Locations: U.S, China, Macao

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Nvidia, Walmart, Discover Financial and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Semiconductor stocks — Popular semiconductor stocks declined during midday trading, with Nvidia dropping more than 6% ahead of its Wednesday print. Walmart — Shares climbed more than 3% and notched a new all-time high on Tuesday following the retailer's earnings report . Discover Financial — Shares of the credit card issuer soared 14% after it agreed to be acquired by Capital One Financial in a $35.3 billion all-stock deal. The Wall Street firm said investors should take some profits after the stock rallied more than 25% over the past year. Medtronic — Shares advanced 2.5% after the medical device company surpassed Wall Street estimates for both top and bottom lines in its fiscal third quarter.

Persons: Rosenblatt, Vizio, Bernstein, Medtronic, Piper Sandler, Yun Li, Alex Harring, Jesse Pound, Tanaya, Hakyung Kim, Brian Evans Organizations: Semiconductor, Nvidia, Computer, Micro Devices, Marvell Technology, Walmart, Discover, Capital, Caterpillar —, Depot, Barclays — U.S, Barclays, Alaska Air, Southwest Airlines, Deutsche Bank, Wall, FactSet, Foods, Arm Holdings Locations: U.S, British

☆ Strong earnings and an online advertising play by Walmart have us wondering about Costco
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Sectors leading: Consumer staples were outperforming, led by Dow stock Walmart 's 3.5% gain. Jim Cramer said, "Walmart has tried to keep prices down, but Costco is lowering across the board. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Jim, Jensen Huang, Eaton, Bausch, Jim Cramer's Organizations: CNBC, Dow, Walmart, Costco, Semiconductor, Computer, Nvidia, Caterpillar, Palo Alto Networks, Realty, Bausch Health Companies, Jim Cramer's Charitable Locations: We're, homebuilding, BLCO

☆ Booming semiconductor companies just earned one more market leadership honor
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Ian Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Chip stocks have been on a stock market tear for the last year, outpacing FAANG and other tech sector leaders in a rapid rise boosted by market enthusiasm for advanced AI chips. That success has now migrated over to another corporate performance measure. Semiconductor companies overtook FAANG stocks in Just Capital's annual ranking of public companies on issues of importance to the American public, with Intel , Advanced Micro Devices , and Micron Technology all finishing within the top 10. Semiconductor firms ranked highly on this year's JUST 100 list, Whittaker said, not only due to the number of jobs that they created relative to other industries, "but the adoption and expansion of policies that support workers and communities." AMD also disclosed its minimum yearly salary for the first time as well as providing more information around career development and benefits, leading to a higher worker score.

Persons: outpacing FAANG, Martin Whittaker, Paul Tudor Jones, Whittaker, Russell Organizations: Semiconductor, Intel, Devices, Micron Technology, Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Lam Research, Materials, Cirrus, Just, " Semiconductor, AMD, Capital

☆ Nucor CEO explains what led the steelmaking company to its third-most profitable year
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Nucor CEO Leon Topalian debriefed the steelmaking company's Tuesday earnings report with CNBC's Jim Cramer, explaining why the company has been especially profitable over the past few years. "This represents the third most profitable year in Nucor's history behind 2022 and 2021," Topalian said in the company earnings call. "In fact, Nucor's combined net earnings over the past three years exceeds the combined net earnings of the last 20 years. This is a testament to the focus and dedication of our team as we execute our strategy to grow the core, Expand Beyond, and live our culture." Topalian said Nucor benefits from a number of government initiatives that boost demand for steel and incentivize domestic manufacturing.

Persons: Leon Topalian, CNBC's Jim Cramer, Nucor, Topalian, Tuesday's Organizations: Biden Locations: North America, U.S, Nucor, United States

☆ Shut out of the high-flying Super Six? Here are some entry prices to consider
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

The goal: Determine entry points for investors who don't currently have a position. If you already own shares, consider your cost basis and last buy for entry points. Microsoft Three potential entry points: $380, $365 and $342. Alphabet Three potential entry points: $140, $130 and $120. It doesn't mean we will necessarily upgrade all a stock if it reaches one of the entry points discussed above.

Persons: Apple, that's, MSFT, It's, we're, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Jensen Huang, Cheng Organizations: Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia, Semiconductor, Vision, Jim Cramer's Charitable, CNBC, Nvidia Corp, Bloomberg, Getty Locations: Thursday's, Taipei, Taiwan

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