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☆ Why Apple will be the big winner of AI's 2nd wave, according to 'Big Short' investor Steve Eisman
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Steve Eisman told Bloomberg TV that Apple will benefit from the coming wave of AI-based applications. Prospects of an AI iPhone have spurred bullish calls among other analysts. AdvertisementApple is well positioned to exploit the second leg of artificial intelligence, as the technology starts to take the form of mobile applications, Steve Eisman said. Sacconaghi's bullishness preceded Apple's winning earnings, during which CEO Tim Cook teased big AI announcements to come. AdvertisementWhen it comes to AI, Eisman has previously touted big investments in infrastructure, which would benefit from the tech's massive power demand.

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☆ Apple remains Buffett's biggest public stock holding, but his thesis about its moat faces questions
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

That's about four times bigger than Berkshire's second-biggest public stock holding, Bank of America , and makes the company the No. The bet on Apple and CEO Tim Cook has paid off handsomely for Buffett, who said in 2022 that the cost of Berkshire's Apple stake was only $31 billion. "So I called up Warren Buffett. "It's kind of more like an annuity and I think that's what Warren Buffett really sees as well." "When I buy Apple, I know that Apple is going to repurchase a lot of shares," he said in 2018.

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☆ Apple's stock could be poised for more run-up, says Bernstein's Toni Sacconaghi
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailApple's stock could be poised for more run-up, says Bernstein's Toni SacconaghiToni Sacconaghi, Bernstein senior research analyst, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss Apple as the stock of iPhone maker popped on earnings beat.

Persons: Bernstein's Toni Sacconaghi Toni Sacconaghi, Bernstein Organizations: Apple

☆ Apple's China sales in focus ahead of earnings
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

In February, Apple said it expected sales similar to last year's $94.84 billion during the same period and flat iPhone sales. In the December quarter, sales dropped 13% in Greater China, which includes Hong Kong and Taiwan. Analysts polled by FactSet expect $15.25 billion in China regional sales, which would be a 14% year-over-year decline. "In strong iPhone cycles, Apple's China revenues typically grow much faster than Apple overall, as Chinese consumers embrace the new phone," Sacconaghi wrote. Meanwhile, state statistics show iPhone sales falling 33% in February, the second consecutive month of declining shipments.

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☆ Here come Apple’s quarterly results. This is what traders are watching
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Sacconaghi has a $195 price target on shares, suggesting 15% upside from Wednesday's close. Bernstein is optimistic that the ongoing weakness in the China market "is more cyclical than structural." Oppenheimer analyst Martin Yang lowered his forecast for the current quarter ahead of the report, accounting for softer iPhone sales trends in China. Sankar has a buy rating and a price target of $220. Malik reiterated his buy rating on the stock ahead of the announcement while notching down his price target to $210 from $220.

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☆ Stocks pop after Fed decision, oil plunges, earnings mixed — what to watch in the market
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Matthew J. Belvedere | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Before last week's strong quarter, CNBC learned that Alphabet's Google had laid off hundreds of employees from so-called core teams. 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.

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☆ 'Be like Buffett' and buy the dip in Apple stock before its next iPhone announcement, analyst says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Investors should imitate Warren Buffett and buy Apple while it's cheap, Bernstein's Toni Sacconaghi said. He says the stock is attractively priced, pushed down by cyclical issues in China, not due to fundamental problems. The stock will also see boosted upside from its forthcoming iPhone 16 cycle, he told CNBC. AdvertisementInvestors should grab Apple because it's looking cheap, Bernstein said on Monday, turning bullish on the stock for the first time in years. "What we found is, we're getting a price break on it," Sacconaghi told CNBC Tuesday.

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☆ Monday's analyst calls: Apple gets a big upgrade, headwinds seen for Lululemon and Tesla
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Monday's analyst calls included an upgrade to Apple and a move in the opposite direction for athleisure giant Lululemon and electric car marker Tesla. The firm downgraded Ulta stock to equal weight from overweight, and lowered its price target to $434 per share from $612. — Brian Evans 6:30 a.m. Evercore slashes Tesla price target Evercore ISI says its forecast for Tesla stock is due for an update as headwinds from the start of the year converge and pressure the electric vehicle company. Apple stock has pulled back 12.1% in 2024 but was up 1.7% in premarket trading Monday. Lululemon stock has slipped nearly 29% in 2024 and was off 1.9% premarket Monday.

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☆ Bernstein says 'be like Buffett' and buy Apple shares while they are cheap, upgrades to outperform
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( John Melloy | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Bernstein upgraded shares of Apple on Monday, saying they had fallen too far on fears of sluggish iPhone 15 sales and overall weak revenue in China. Bernstein upgraded Apple to outperform from market perform and kept its $195 price target, representing 15% upside from here. Sacconaghi's upgrade note, which he titled, "Buy the fear," comes before Apple reports earnings Thursday evening. Bernstein also cites that history shows it pays to buy Apple shares in the three months ahead of a new iPhone launch, noting that the stock has outperformed in 15 of those past 17 periods. Bernstein upgraded Apple to outperform from market perform and kept its $195 price target, representing 15% upside from here.

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☆ Cramer says Apple's Monday rally doesn't have 'staying power' after analyst upgrade
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer was wary of Apple 's Monday rally, which he said was spurred by an analyst upgrade. On Monday, Bernstein's Toni Sacconaghi upgraded the stock from neutral to buy and said it's time to "buy the fear." Cramer said he's not trying to disregard Sacconaghi, who he called a "genuinely great analyst," but said he's an "Apple skeptic" who doesn't analyze the stock accurately. Cramer added that "it feels a bit suspect" that this moment is when Sacconaghi "climbs on the bandwagon" for Apple. "Apple rallied on an upgrade from an analyst who, historically, does not have a great understanding of this particular stock," Cramer said.

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☆ Apple: Here's why Bernstein upgraded the stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailApple: Here's why Bernstein upgraded the stockToni Sacconaghi, Bernstein senior research analyst, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the firm's rating upgrade on Apple, the last time Bernstein rated Apple as 'outperform,' and more.

Persons: Bernstein, Toni Sacconaghi Organizations: Apple

☆ A longtime Apple skeptic warms up to the stock. Why we're not cheering the call just yet
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A longtime Apple skeptic upgraded the iPhone maker, sending the struggling Club stock higher in Monday's session. "Apple got distorted today by an upgrade [from] someone who historically has been incredibly wrong" about the stock, Jim said on Monday. AAPL YTD mountain Apple (AAPL) year-to-date performance In Monday's upgrade, Sacconaghi offered a largely upbeat view on Apple's long-term prospects – a view that we share. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Tesla, Roku, Apple, SoFi, Domino's and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

SoFi Technologies — The consumer fintech company's stock price plunged about 10% on disappointing second-quarter earnings guidance. AT & T — The telecommunications stock popped 2.8% after Barclays upgraded AT & T to overweight from equal weight, citing a "mismatch" between the company's valuation and its growth prospects. Apple — Shares rose more than 3% after Bernstein upgraded the tech stock to outperform from market perform. Dave — Shares popped 9.8% after JMP initiated coverage of the fintech company with an outperform rating. Shares popped 9.8% after JMP initiated coverage of the fintech company with an outperform rating.

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Tesla, Paramount, Domino's, Southwest Airlines and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Paramount — The entertainment company saw shares climb more than 5% in premarket trading after reports that its board is preparing to fire CEO Bob Bakish as soon as Monday morning. Domino's Pizza — Shares of the pizza chain jumped more than 5% after a first-quarter earnings beat. Domino's reported $3.58 in earnings per share versus the $3.39 expected by analysts polled by LSEG. Southwest Airlines — The airline stock dipped 1.2% after Jefferies downgraded shares to underperform from hold. The company also said it expects box office performance for the second quarter to remain pressured by last year's strikes.

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☆ Tesla skepticism remains centered on potential new models, says Bernstein's Toni Sacconaghi
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | 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 EmailTesla skepticism remains centered on potential new models, says Bernstein's Toni SacconaghiToni Sacconaghi, Bernstein, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss what Sacconaghi would've liked to hear on Tesla's earnings call, the EV giant's full-self driving and robotaxi plans, and what happens in the next five to 10 years for Tesla.

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☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Bernstein's Toni Sacconaghi on Tesla earnings
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | 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 EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Bernstein's Toni Sacconaghi on Tesla earningsToni Sacconaghi, Bernstein, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss what Sacconaghi would've liked to hear on Tesla's earnings call, the EV giant's full-self driving and Robotaxi plans, and what happens in the next 5-10 years for Tesla.

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☆ It's sentencing day for Sam Bankman-Fried
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In today's big story, disgraced crypto executive Sam Bankman-Fried finds out how long he's going to prison . Sam Bankman-Fried, the ex-CEO of FTX and former face of crypto, will be sentenced in a Manhattan courtroom today. An FTX debtor lawyer told the bankruptcy court that FTX customers and creditors "will eventually be paid in full." AdvertisementGetty Images; Alyssa Powell/BIBut according to some, FTX customers getting their money back is despite SBF, not because of him. Almost a third of young people reported using ChatGPT "for tasks at work."

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Bernstein lowered its price target on Tesla, calling for 30% downside. Meanwhile, Mizuho raised its price target on Micron, citing a growing AI opportunity. The firm reiterated a buy rating on the computer storage and memory stock on Monday and raised its price target to $130 per share from $124. — Brian Evans 5:53 a.m.: Bernstein cuts Tesla price target Longtime Tesla bear Toni Sacconaghi lowered his price target on the EV maker to $120 from $150, citing growing demand constraints. TSLA YTD mountain TSLA ytd — Fred Imbert

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☆ Apple's business model is intact & unlikely to be materially impacted by regulation: Toni Sacconaghi
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | 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 EmailApple's business model is intact & unlikely to be materially impacted by regulation: Toni SacconaghiToni Sacconaghi, Bernstein senior research analyst, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss EU's probe into Big Tech companies, the DOJ's antitrust lawsuit into Apple, what it means for Apple going forward, and more.

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☆ Here's why Tesla has to make its cars 'more affordable'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | 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 EmailHere's why Tesla has to make its cars 'more affordable'Sarat Sethi, DCLA managing partner and portfolio manager, and Toni Sacconaghi, Bernstein senior analyst, join 'Power Lunch' to discuss Apple and Tesla as both companies' stocks have not been performing well.

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☆ Watch CNBC’s full interview with DCLA's Sarat Sethi and Bernstein's Toni Sacconaghi
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | 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 EmailWatch CNBC’s full interview with DCLA's Sarat Sethi and Bernstein's Toni SacconaghiSarat Sethi, DCLA managing partner and portfolio manager, and Toni Sacconaghi, Bernstein senior analyst, join 'Power Lunch' to discuss Apple and Tesla as both companies' stocks have not been performing well.

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☆ Apple doesn't necessarily need to be a leader in generative AI, says Bernstein's Toni Sacconaghi
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailApple doesn't necessarily need to be a leader in generative AI, says Bernstein's Toni SacconaghiToni Sacconaghi, Bernstein senior research analyst, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the troubles facing Apple, the company's AI strategy, the success of its services segment, and more.

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☆ Bernstein's Toni Sacconaghi on Apple: Valuation still relatively high
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | 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 EmailBernstein's Toni Sacconaghi on Apple: Valuation still relatively highToni Sacconaghi, Bernstein senior analyst, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss Apple's quarterly earnings results and accompanying commentary, how the analyst will fold Apple's AI offering into its model, and the tech giant's data from China.

Persons: Toni Sacconaghi, Bernstein Organizations: Apple Locations: China

☆ Apple's high-stakes quarter on deck: Here's what to expect
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailApple's high-stakes quarter on deck: Here's what to expectToni Sacconaghi, Bernstein senior research analyst, joins 'Squawk Box' to preview Apple's earnings results, what investors can expect from the tech giant, and more.

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☆ Analysts baffled by Tesla not giving an outlook, can't think of another big company not to do so
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Barclays analyst Dan Levy, for example, lowered his target on Tesla shares to $225 from $250, saying that a "cloudy path ahead reinforces some downside risk." Guggenheim left a sell rating and $132 price target in place. "We expect consensus estimates to come down on what will likely be interpreted as a cautious outlook with reduced visibility," wrote Citi's Itay Michaeli. Michaeli lowered Citi's Tesla price target to $224 from $255 a share, implying about 8% upside from Wednesday's close. The bank remains on the sidelines with a neutral rating on Tesla shares, awaiting a "more convincing entry point," he wrote.

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