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☆ Breaking down the next leg of the European equity rally
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBreaking down the next leg of the European equity rallyMaximilian Uleer, Head of European Equity and Cross Asset Strategy at Deutsche Bank, and Kristina Hooper, Chief Global Market Strategist at Invesco, discuss the European rally as the STOXX 600 and FTSE 100 hit fresh all-time highs.

Persons: Maximilian Uleer, Kristina Hooper Organizations: European Equity, Cross, Deutsche Bank, Chief Global

☆ Shell and TotalEnergies listings: Europe risks losing its biggest oil companies to America
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Anna Cooban | Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

London CNN —Two of Europe’s biggest oil companies, Shell and TotalEnergies, are considering abandoning their stock exchanges for Wall Street in a move that would deal a hammer blow to London and Paris. Shares of TotalEnergies and Shell trade on a price-to-cash flow ratio of 4.7 and 5.2 respectively, compared with a ratio of 8.4 for Exxon Mobil (XOM) and 7.6 for Chevron (CVX). Alastair Syme, managing director of global energy equity research at Citi, says Shell and TotalEnergies have long traded at a discount. Investors would “be much more comfortable” buying European energy companies if they were part of the more valuable S&P 500 benchmark index of US equities, according to Syme. London languishesStill, the slightest hint that Shell may consider leaving London will have rattled the city’s beleaguered main stock exchange.

Persons: Britain’s Shell, France’s, Alastair Syme, Syme, Patrick Pouyanne, “, ”, Wael Sawan, Sawan, London languishes, Chris Beauchamp, Shell, TotalEnergies, New York “ would’ve, ” Lindsey Stewart, Ben van Beurden, ” Syme Organizations: London CNN, Shell, CAC, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Citi, CNN, Investors, Bloomberg, London Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, BP, Morningstar, Financial, Commodities Locations: London, Paris, New York, Chevron, Europe, United States, Switzerland, “

☆ European markets set to rise with global sentiment remaining stable after U.S. jobs data
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Matt Clinch | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

LONDON — European markets are set to advance Monday as traders continue to assess the possibility of rate cuts after softer-than-expected U.S. jobs data. The French CAC 40 was set to open 50 points higher at 8,239 points, German DAX was expected to jump 60 points to 18,050. Friday's U.S. nonfarm payrolls report showed 175,000 jobs were added in April, below the 240,000 jobs expected by economists surveyed by Dow Jones. The unemployment rate edged up to 3.9% from 3.8% in the prior month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wage figures also came in lower than expected, an encouraging sign for inflation.

Persons: DAX, nonfarm, Dow Jones Organizations: CAC, Bureau of Labor Statistics

☆ Morgan Stanley says India is having its longest and best bull market ever. Here's an ETF to play it
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

India's historic stock market rally shows no signs of slowing down and there is still time for investors to jump in, according to Morgan Stanley. Therefore, this is set to be India's longest and best bull market ever," the note said. Directly buying India stocks can be difficult for U.S.-based investors, but several exchange-traded funds are doing a solid job of capturing the market rally. The biggest U.S. ETF tracking India, the iShares MSCI India ETF (INDA) , is up more than 7% year to date and more than 27% over the past 12 months. The Franklin FTSE India ETF (FLIN) is also up more than 7% in 2024, but 31% over the past year.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Ridham Desai, Desai Organizations: U.S, Reliance Industries, Icici Bank, Infosys, Franklin FTSE, EPI Locations: India, Franklin FTSE India, FLIN

☆ Trade in Europe expected to be thinner on public holiday but Fed rate decision looms
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Light trading volumes are expected in Europe on Wednesday, with only London's FTSE index open, due to the May Day/Labor Day public holiday in the region. Nonetheless, global markets are focused on the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest interest rate announcement after the central bank's monetary policy committee concludes a two-day meeting later on Wednesday. The latest interest rate decision follows another hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation reading last Friday. S&P 500 futures slipped Tuesday night as investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve's rate policy decision. In the Asia-Pacific region overnight, Australian and Japanese markets fell as investors braced for the Fed's rate decision.

Persons: Jerome Powell Organizations: Labor, U.S, U.S . Federal Locations: Europe, U.S ., Asia, Pacific

☆ CEOs are quitting at record rates, and women are twice as likely as men to leave
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

But turnover rates are worse for women. CEOs are quitting at record rates, and the small share of women at the very top are leaving the fastest. Roughly 1 in 4, or 24%, of women CEOs leave their post within two years, according to RRA data going back to 2018. That's more than twice the share of the 10% of men who leave their CEO job in that window. With an even shorter timeline, women CEOs are four times as likely as men to leave the role within a year.

Persons: Russell Reynolds, Ty Wiggins, Wiggins Organizations: Global, Russell, Russell Reynolds Associates, McKinsey & Company Locations: LeanIn.org

☆ European markets set to open higher as investors look to fresh earnings
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Karen Gilchrist | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

European markets looked set to open higher Thursday, rebounding from a dip in yesterday's session as investors look ahead to a fresh set of earnings. Markets lost momentum and shifted lower on Wednesday, with the U.K.'s FTSE 100 snapping a five-day winning streak.

☆ European markets set for another upbeat open as positive momentum builds
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

European markets are set to open in positive territory Wednesday, building on gains seen since the start of the week. Regional stocks closed higher Tuesday, with the U.K.'s FTSE 100 hitting a fresh intraday record high as investors built on upbeat sentiment this week. Europe's markets have been buoyed by gains in Asia and on Wall Street this week, where investors have been keeping a close eye on tech earnings. Overnight, Japan's Nikkei 225 led gains in Asia as markets in the region rose across the board, while S&P 500 futures edged higher Tuesday night as investors parsed the latest financial releases from corporate America.

Organizations: Nikkei Locations: Asia, America

☆ European markets head for higher open, buoyed by rebound on Wall Street
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

European markets are heading for a higher open Tuesday, building on positive momentum in the previous session. Regional markets closed higher Monday, buoyed by a rebound in tech stocks on Wall Street, and the U.K.'s FTSE 100 clocked its fourth daily gain Monday and surpassed its previous record close set on Feb. 20, 2023. U.K. stocks were boosted, while sterling tumbled against the U.S. dollar as investors raised bets on a summer interest rate cut from the Bank of England. Investors in the region are looking ahead to bank earnings this week, and will be keeping an eye on a range of tech earnings stateside, with Tesla reporting during U.S. trading hours Tuesday.

Organizations: U.S, Bank of England, Investors

☆ Three ways investors can minimize their tax payments
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

It’s particularly difficult for investors, he said, who have to report their earnings and losses from the market to the IRS. As an alternative, Harris, who currently heads financial services firm Evergreen Money and recently authored a book about reducing tax burdens, shared his three biggest tax tips for investors with Before the Bell. So for tax purposes, selling securities that have lost value can offset the taxes due on gains from successful investments. If your losses exceed your gains, you can carry the net loss (total losses minus total gains) into the next tax year, potentially reducing future tax burdens. If you have three children and two parents, that’s $108,000 in tax free money a year, Harris said.

Persons: They’ll, ”, Bill Harris, It’s, Harris, “, Roth, hasn’t, “ you’re, Laura, Anna Cooban, Brent, Germany’s DAX, Read, Tempore Mike McGuire Organizations: New, New York CNN, National Taxpayers Union Foundation, Paypal, CNN, Evergreen Money, Bell, Investments, Brent, Traders, CAC, FTSE, Nikkei, International Energy Agency, ANZ, Google, California Journalism, Meta, California, Pro, Tempore, ” Locations: New York, United States, Israel, Iran, Tehran, Syria, Shanghai, Paris, California, America

☆ 'We've never seen this many extremes': Strategists warn of dot-com bubble similarities as expensive US stocks struggle — but this 7-part strategy can still outperform
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

From late October through March, the S&P 500 enjoyed a virtually uninterrupted 27.6% rally based on better-than-expected earnings and economic data. And while it's still well below the dot-com bubble levels, it's still too close for comfort for many investors. Related story"Those higher rates are starting to push back on elevated valuations for stocks right now," Saglimbene said. "They're all much cheaper on an earnings basis than those Magnificent 7 companies," Saglimbene said. "So I think if we avoid a recession this year, the narrative will change to a broadening of companies and sectors that can participate in earnings growth this year."

Persons: aren't, Anthony Saglimbene, Rick Pitcairn, Pitcairn, it's, we've, Raheel Siddiqui, Neuberger Berman, Siddiqui, Jon Wolfenbarger, Albert Edwards, Bill Smead, James Ragan, DA Davidson, Ragan, Saglimbene, Indrani, she's, De, Davidson, Siddiqui's Organizations: Ameriprise, Business, DA, FTSE Russell, Investors Locations: Ameriprise

☆ Goldman Sachs just added stocks to its top Asian picks, giving one over 45% upside
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Goldman Sachs has refreshed its conviction list of top stocks in Asia Pacific this month, adding some names and removing others. Here are two additions to Goldman Sachs' Asian conviction list, and two removals: China Resources Beer Goldman analyst Leaf Liu said he was positive on the outlook for Chinese beer manufacturer and distributor China Resources Beer . Goldman Sachs has a 12-month price target of 51 Hong Kong dollars ($6.51) on the stock, giving it potential upside of around 46%. NTPC India's power generation company NTPC — formerly the National Thermal Power Corporation — was another addition to Goldman's conviction list. Shionogi, China Medical System Meanwhile, the Wall Street bank removed two pharmaceutical players — Japan's Shionogi and the China-headquartered China Medical System — from its conviction list.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, China Resources Beer, Leaf Liu, CRB, —, National Thermal Power Corporation —, Apoorva Bahadur, Bahadur, Goldman, — Japan's Shionogi, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: MSCI Asia, China Resources, China Resources Beer Goldman, China Resources Beer, Brands, Star, Heineken, Hong, Franklin FTSE, National Thermal Power Corporation Locations: Asia Pacific, Japan, China, ,, Tianjin, premiumization, Hong Kong, Franklin FTSE China, Shionogi

☆ European markets set to open higher; UK GDP grows 0.1% in February
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Sam Meredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 31 points higher at 7,949, Germany's DAX up more than 100 points at 18,051, France's CAC 47 points higher at 8,064 and Italy's FTSE MIB 150 points higher at 33,212, according to data from IG. European markets are set to open higher on Friday morning as investors parse through U.K. economic data and reflect on a somewhat murky U.S. inflation outlook. The market moves come after the pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed lower in the previous session. Stateside, investors digested fresh inflation data in search of clues on exactly when the U.S. central bank may start cutting interest rates. In Europe, Britain's economic output increased by 0.1% in monthly terms in February, in line with expectations, according to figures published Friday by the Office for National Statistics.

Persons: Germany's DAX, Dow Jones Organizations: CAC, IG, European Central Bank, U.S, U.S . Federal, Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics, Dow, Office, National Statistics Locations: U.S ., U.S, Europe

☆ Beyond the U.S.: Investment analyst names markets — and stocks — he’s betting on right now
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

One investment analyst says he's looking for opportunities outside the U.S. stock market. HDFC Bank In India, the investment analyst is betting on Indian bank HDFC . HDFC Bank recently reported 55.4% year-on-year growth in gross advances for the quarter ended March 31. Shares in the bank are traded in the Nifty India Financials ETF (15.6% weight) and iShares India 50 ETF (11.2%). Shares in the life insurer are traded in the iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (20.0% weight) and Franklin FTSE Hong Kong ETF (19.2%).

Persons: we've, Steven Glass, CNBC's, Glass, AIA's Organizations: Sydney, Pella Funds Management, HDFC Bank, India, India Financials, AIA, AIA Group, Hong, Hong Kong ETF, Franklin FTSE, Franklin FTSE Hong Kong ETF Locations: Europe, Pella, Asia, China, India, FactSet, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Franklin FTSE Hong

☆ These global stocks are the most overbought — and could be due for a pullback
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Overall, however, markets — including global stocks — are still very much deep in positive territory. The S & P 500 is up around 9.6% year-to-date, and in fact hit new record highs in March . Global stocks outside of the U.S. have also had a nice run, with the FTSE All World Ex US index rising nearly 8% year-to-date. Stocks with a 14-day RSI higher than 70 are likely overbought and may be due for a pullback. These are among the top overbought names in the S & P 500, according to FactSet.

Organizations: Dow Jones, Global, FTSE, U.S, Commonwealth Financial Network, CNBC Pro, Vanguard FTSE Locations: Ukraine

☆ Want to invest $10,000? Here are 5 ETFs to buy now and hold, according to the pros
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

CNBC Pro asked several finance experts for their top ETF picks to buy and hold this year. The MSCI USA Value index, accessible to U.S. and Europe-based investors, has run up 14% this year, outperforming the S & P 500. Invesco Nasdaq Biotech ETF For investors wanting exposure to growth stocks, Rees likes the Invesco Nasdaq Biotech ET F (SBIO-GB) in the biotech space. L & G Clean Water ETF Rees, whose firm manages more than $12.6 billion in assets, also highlighted the L & G Clean Water ETF (GLUG-GB) for investors keen on an environmental play. The fund's $415 million is invested across 53 stocks in the Solactive Clean Water Index.

Persons: Vahan Janjigian, Janjigian, Ursula Marchioni, Marchioni, Ian Rees, Rees, It's Organizations: CNBC Pro, Vanguard, Stock, Greenwich Wealth, BlackRock, Premier Miton Investors, Nasdaq Biotech, Nasdaq, Nasdaq Biotech ETF, U.S, London Stock Exchange, Index, Vanguard FTSE Locations: U.S, Europe, East, Asia, Germany

☆ Stocks trade near records, but chances are your portfolio isn’t sufficiently protected from a fall
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

For instance, the iShares MBS ETF (MBB) has a net expense ratio of 0.04% and a year-to-date total return of -1.24%. Vanguard's MBS ETF (VMBS) also carries an expense ratio of 0.04% and a total return of -1.08% in 2024. Stocks in developed markets have had the closest correlation with U.S. equities, while emerging markets equities are less correlated, the research firm found. ETFs that play on that theme include the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) , which has an expense ratio of 0.08%, and the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) , with an expense ratio of 0.09%. VWO has a year-to-date total return of 1.33%, while IEMG's total return for the period is 1.6%.

Persons: Charles NeSmith, Morningstar, Andrew Herzog, Herzog, Cash, Amy Arnott, There's, NeSmith, VWO Organizations: Nasdaq, Communications, Financial, Mortgage, Investors, MBS, Morningstar, Commodities, Vanguard FTSE, Markets Locations: Plantation , Florida, Plano , Texas, U.S

☆ These 5 stocks are beating the S&P 500 — and analysts expect them to rise even further
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Markets are still red-hot even after a very good 2023, when the S & P 500 soared around 24%. The S & P 500 is up around 10% year-to-date, and in fact hit new record highs in March . Using FactSet, CNBC Pro screened the S & P 500 and the Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF for stocks that are beating the market so far this year — and that analysts love. We used these criteria: Up more than 10% so far in 2023 — beating the S & P 500. Just five stocks turned up from the S & P 500 screen: Amazon , Delta Airlines , Marathon Oil Corporation , Micron Technology and United Airlines .

Persons: —, Meituan Organizations: FTSE, CNBC Pro, Vanguard FTSE, Delta Airlines, Marathon Oil Corporation, Micron Technology, United Airlines . United Airlines, Analysts, Micron

Germany’s DAX added 0.1% to 17,959.35 and the FTSE 100 in London edged 0.1% higher to 7,731.73. Markets are awaiting a decision by the Bank of Japan on Tuesday on whether to raise its benchmark interest rate for the first time in 17 years. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong edged 0.1% higher to 16,737.12, and the Shanghai Composite index gained 1% to 3,084.93. Elsewhere, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 edged 0.1% higher to 7,675.80, and the Kospi in South Korea advanced 0.7%, to 2,685.84. A report on consumer prices last week showed inflation remains stubborn, ticking up to 3.2% in February from 3.1% in January.

Persons: Germany’s DAX, Australia’s Organizations: Japan’s, Federal Reserve, CAC, Dow Jones, Nikkei, Bank of Japan, Honda Motor, Dongfeng Motor, Nasdaq, Software, Adobe, Microsoft, Broadcom, Google, University of Michigan, Fed, Traders, CME Group, New York Mercantile Exchange, Brent, U.S Locations: HONG KONG, London, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, China, South Korea, India, Bangkok, U.S

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares are mixed Thursday in lackluster trading. U.S. shares were set to drift higher with Dow futures up nearly 0.3% at 39,632.00. Nissan Motor Co. stock jumped 2.2% after an unconfirmed Japanese media report that the automaker behind the Leaf electric car was about to enter an agreement on EVs with domestic rival Honda Motor Co. Honda shares rose 1.1%. Photos You Should See View All 60 ImagesThe Japanese central bank has set a target of 2% inflation. That higher inflation has in turn dashed Wall Street’s hopes that the Federal Reserve could start offering relief at its meeting next week by cutting interest rates.

Persons: Germany's DAX, Sydney's, Hang Seng, ”, Anderson Alves, Brent Organizations: TOKYO, —, CAC, Dow, Nikkei, Nissan Motor Co, Honda Motor Co, Honda, Nissan, Bank of Japan, Bank of, Federal Reserve, Fed, U.S Locations: Hong, Shanghai, ActivTrades, Bank of Japan

☆ Chinese stocks are 'a risk worth taking,' asset manager says — naming 2 he likes
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

There may be a lot of caution with investing in Chinese stocks — but asset manager Jason Hsu sees opportunities to play the market. "Chinese stocks are trading at the cheapest they've ever been. The Chinese economy and stock market have been dogged by declining foreign investments and a prolonged property market slump. Hsu suggests that investors allocate around 7% to 8% of their portfolio to Chinese stocks. 'A great growth story' When it comes to the Chinese market, Hsu views state-owned food and beverage company Kweichow Moutai as good short-term play.

Persons: Jason Hsu, Hsu, Moutai, Warren Buffett, Tesla, BYD Organizations: Rayliant Global Advisors, CNBC Pro, Shanghai, Shanghai Stock Exchange, FTSE, China Consumer, Toyota, U.S, Ferrari, Hong Kong Locations: China, Japan, FTSE China, U.S, Europe, Hong Kong and New York

☆ 'Really, really cheap': Pros name 4 under-the-radar stocks to play a China turnaround
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Declining foreign investment and a prolonged property slump are just some of the issues that have put pressure on the Chinese economy — and stock market. We're still relatively underweight China, but we've been reducing that underweight [as] some of the stocks there have become really, really cheap." China Market Research Group's Shaun Rein agrees. "If you're a multinational, if you're looking to drive growth over the next three to five years, the next China is China. Shares in Fufeng are held in the iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF , while Xinyi Glass shares are held in the Franklin FTSE Hong Kong ETF and SPDR S & P China ETF .

Persons: Kamil Dimmich, CNBC's, we've, Shaun Rein, it's, Salomon, Arc'teryx, Dimmich Organizations: Shanghai, South Capital, Research, Amer Sports, New York Stock Exchange, Stock, Fufeng Group, Ford, General Motors, Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Xinyi, Franklin FTSE, Franklin FTSE Hong Kong ETF Locations: China, It's, India, Vietnam, Franklin FTSE Hong

☆ How can foreign investors cash in on India’s growth? Here are the ETFs and stocks to buy
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

India's economic prospects are shining bright, attracting global investors eager to capitalize on the country's immense growth potential. The International Monetary Fund expects India's real gross domestic product (GDP) to expand by 6.5% in 2024. However, tapping into these opportunities as a foreign investor is not as straightforward as buying shares listed on the Indian stock exchanges. This allows investors outside India to buy shares more easily. ADRs are a way for investors to own shares in a foreign company, with the shares themselves held by a U.S. bank.

Persons: Malcolm Dorson, Alex Watts, GDRs, Dorson Organizations: Monetary Fund, India Active, Franklin FTSE, Interactive, London Stock Exchange, Major, Nokia, Airtel Locations: India, Franklin FTSE India, U.S, Canada, Germany, France, Finnish, China, Europe

☆ Rolls-Royce shares jump 8% after 2023 profits more than double
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Elliot Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON — Rolls-Royce shares jumped more than 8% on Thursday after the British aerospace group more than doubled its annual profits in 2023 and forecast further momentum this year. Rolls-Royce, which manufactures jet engines for commercial aircraft along with power systems for ships and submarines, posted an underlying operating profit of £1.6 billion ($2 billion) in 2023, compared to £652 million in 2022. The group also reported a record free cash flow of £1.3 billion, driven by strong operating profit and continued growth of its long-term service agreement (LTSA) book. Rolls-Royce was the top performer in Britain's FTSE 100 in 2023, soaring over 200% on the back of a profit forecast upgrade and the announcement in November that profits could quadruple by 2027. "Our strong delivery in 2023 gives us confidence in our 2024 guidance and is a significant step towards our mid-term targets," Erginbilgic added.

Persons: Tufan Erginbilgic, Royce, Erginbilgic, Cheviot Organizations: Airbus, Universal Sky, LONDON, Royce, Power Systems, Defence Locations: Barcelona, Spain, British, Britain's

☆ 'Hidden gems': UBS names 5 global small-cap stocks — giving one 77% upside
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

UBS has uncovered small- and medium-sized overlooked stocks across Europe that offer substantial upside potential. Of those, the five stocks below stand out for having the biggest upside potential, according to FactSet's consensus price targets. The five stocks had a high UBS "composite value score," indicating they are cheap relative to their book value. Finally, UBS screened for stocks with a relatively low short-selling in them — the practice of betting on the stocks falling. The bank had previously said small- and mid-cap companies are a "preferred" segment for investing in 2024.

Persons: Sutanya Chedda, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: UBS Locations: Europe

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