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☆ Market set-up going into earnings 'could not be better,' says Morgan Stanley's Andrew Slimmon
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | 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 EmailMarket set-up going into earnings 'could not be better,' says Morgan Stanley's Andrew SlimmonAndrew Slimmon, senior portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, and Subadra Rajappa, Societe Generale head of U.S. rates strategy, join CNBC's 'The Exchange' to breakdown earnings outlooks, potential for Fed rate cuts, and more.

Persons: Morgan Stanley's Andrew Slimmon Andrew Slimmon, Subadra, CNBC's Organizations: Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Societe Generale

☆ 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.

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☆ These 5 stock investments are set to outperform now that recession mongers have been proven wrong, according to a senior portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Andrew Slimmon, a senior portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, says we're still in the early stages of an economic recovery from 2022's earnings recession and the bear market that followed. Slimmon oversees the US and global long-equity strategies, portfolios that aren't biased toward any one area such as growth or value stocks. And in this environment, value stocks are expected to outperform dramatically, he said. Below is a Morgan Stanley equities chart demonstrating where value stocks trade relative to their fair value. They haven't fully sold off and remain expensive relative to the market, he noted.

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☆ The Fed doesn't need to cut rates for the markets to do well, says Morgan Stanley's Andrew Slimmon
▼ + 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 EmailThe Fed doesn't need to cut rates for the markets to do well, says Morgan Stanley's Andrew SlimmonAndrew Slimmon, senior portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss market potential without anticipated rate cuts, what 2024's market performance thus far indicates for the rest of the year, and more.

Persons: Morgan Stanley's Andrew Slimmon Andrew Slimmon Organizations: Morgan Stanley Investment Management

☆ Bull markets grow on skepticism in the second year, says Morgan Stanley's Andrew Slimmon
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | 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 EmailBull markets grow on skepticism in the second year, says Morgan Stanley's Andrew SlimmonAndrew Slimmon, Morgan Stanley Investment Management senior portfolio manager, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, whether 2024 is a good year for equities, his top stock picks, and more.

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☆ Jim Chanos discusses his legendary Enron short bet more than two decades later
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Short seller Jim Chanos is best known for calling the collapse of Enron, the world's largest energy trading company at the time. "Because the news got worse and worse and worse, and every piece of incremental bad news was much worse than what we've been through." Here's one thing that might come as a surprise: Enron was not the only stock Chanos shorted and profited from during the episode. However, Chanos saw a big red flag in Dynegy that make him bet against the stock, which eventually plunged 90%. Watch the full video above to learn about Chanos' legendary Enron bet.

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☆ Morgan Stanley's Slimmon names 3 stocks to buy right now: ‘It's going to be a good year for equities'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The rise in the index has raised some concerns over valuations, but Morgan Stanley's Andrew Slimmon has a more positive take on the recent market moves. Microsoft In the tech sector, Slimmon named Microsoft as his choice to play the AI boom. This gives it around 16.3% potential upside. The average price target for Ameriprise is $418.03, according to FactSet data, giving it potential upside of around 5.1%. This gives it around 4% upside potential.

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☆ CNBC Daily Open: Is progress on inflation stalling?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. China stocks riseAsia markets were mixed Monday as Chinese stocks climbed on the back of positive travel data, while Hong Kong stocks dropped. The CSI 300 gained as trading resumed after the Lunar New Year holidays and the Hang Seng index fell. [PRO] Bullish on equitiesMorgan Stanley has a positive outlook on equity markets despite some concerns over valuations.

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☆ CNBC Daily Open: Fears over yet another hot inflation gauge
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Markets lowerU.S. stocks closed Friday in the red, ending their five-week winning streaks after hotter-than expected producer price index data for January. Urgent Ukraine appealEuropean leaders seek more support for Ukraine as Russia continues to make gains. [PRO] Bullish on equitiesMorgan Stanley has a positive outlook on equity markets despite some concerns over valuations.

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☆ Tech stocks dominated 2023 investing. Here's where the sector finds growth in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-31 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

After 2023's blowout run, it's hard to recall the once gloomy investing setup for technology stocks last December. As the calendar year turns, don't expect technology stocks to match 2023's blowout gains, but the year's performance is no fluke. AI stocks may dominate tech-focused investing, but don't sleep on the other emerging themes. GOOGL YTD mountain Alphabet shares in 2023 Both companies have rolled out new initiatives in the months since. Arm Holdings made headlines this year as one of the first major companies to go public , reviving the IPO market after a roughly two-year drought.

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☆ The market will breach summer highs before year-end, says Morgan Stanley's Andrew Slimmon
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | 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 EmailThe market will breach summer highs before year-end, says Morgan Stanley's Andrew SlimmonAndrew Slimmon, Morgan Stanley Investment Management senior portfolio manager, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, earnings season, market outlook, and more.

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☆ CNBC Pro Talks goes on the road to find out how to invest for 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Cnbc.Com Staff | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

For the first time, CNBC Pro Talks is heading to a business school. Arcese is a portfolio manager on the Foord Global Equity fund and Foord SICAV - Foord International Fund, and has 20 years of experience in both developed and emerging markets, as well as long-only and long/short products. Sullivan joined JPMorgan in 2010 and has held hedge fund management and research roles in Asia since 1998. Learn more from our previous Pro Talks: Looking to invest long-term in Nvidia? Here's how to invest, say the prosFor the first time, CNBC Pro Talks is heading to a business school.

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☆ Here's why the market rallied Tuesday
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | 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 the market rallied TuesdayAndrew Slimmon, senior portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the latest CPI report, its impact on the market, and more.

Persons: Andrew Slimmon Organizations: Morgan Stanley Investment Management

☆ CNBC Daily Open: The Fed keeps rates, markets celebrate
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Rates unchanged, againThe Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, holding the key federal funds rate in a target range between 5.25% to 5.5%. Markets cheered decisionU.S. markets rallied Wednesday as investors digested — and cheered — the Fed's decision to hold rates steady. [PRO] The S&P 500(0) dreamIn August, Morgan Stanley Investment Management's Andrew Slimmon said the S&P 500 would hit 5,000 this year.

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☆ Will the S&P 500 rally by year-end? Morgan Stanley's Slimmon weighs in — and names a Big Tech stock
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Will the S & P 500 be nearer to 5,000 by the end of the year? Morgan Stanley Investment Management's Andrew Slimmon was among some on Wall Street who earlier this year believed so. The S & P 500 closed at 4,193.80 on Tuesday. Although markets have been volatile lately, Slimmon expects the S & P 500 to be closer to 5,000 than 4,000. But his S & P 500 prediction is predicated on a few factors, Slimmon told CNBC's " Squawk Box Asia. "

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☆ Keep an eye on the yield curve, it's still important, says Quadratic's Nancy Davis
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | 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 EmailKeep an eye on the yield curve, it's still important, says Quadratic's Nancy DavisNancy Davis, Quadratic Capital Management founder & CIO and Andrew Slimmon, Morgan Stanley Investment Management senior portfolio manager, join 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's market action.

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☆ U.S-China tensions will likely subside: Morgan Stanley's Andrew Slimmon
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | 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 EmailU.S-China tensions will likely subside: Morgan Stanley's Andrew SlimmonAndrew Slimmon, senior portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss U.S.-China tensions and its impact on investors.

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☆ Buy good companies when they are down: Morgan Stanley's Andrew Slimmon
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | 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 EmailBuy good companies when they are down: Morgan Stanley's Andrew SlimmonCNBC's Robert Frank with Andrew Slimmon, senior portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, join 'The Exchange' to discuss U.S.-China luxury consumer spending and trends.

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☆ Positioning is still too negative in equities, says Morgan Stanley's Andrew Slimmon
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | 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 EmailPositioning is still too negative in equities, says Morgan Stanley's Andrew SlimmonAndrew Slimmon, senior portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss how Slimmon would consider August's equity market performance, Slimmon's thoughts on the markets next year, and more.

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☆ September is the cruelest month for stocks. Pros share their trading tips — and what to buy
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The pros share their expectations and tips for how investors can trade in the month ahead. The volatility isn't over The "potential bite" of aggressive Fed policy could lead to more volatility, said Richard Saperstein, chief investment officer at investment firm Treasury Partners, in a Tuesday note. Avoid tech — but not completely Avoid mega-cap tech stocks such as the "Magnificent Seven" now, the pros said, referring to Apple , Amazon , Alphabet , Meta , Microsoft , Nvidia and Tesla — tech stocks that have made massive gains this year. "Big tech stocks have run and valuations are richer than they have been. Dave Sekera, chief U.S. market strategist at Morningstar, said on Thursday that not all tech stocks are overvalued.

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☆ Why the S&P 500 could rally another 11% by year-end, according to a Morgan Stanley senior portfolio manager
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Joseph Wilkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Despite a downbeat August, the S&P 500 index is still boasting impressive year-to-date gains. The benchmark stock-market gauge is up over 17% so far in 2023, and one expert sees it climbing even higher. Morgan Stanley's Andrew Slimmon sees the S&P 500 nearing 5,000 by year-end – what would be an 11% rise. Despite their already-high valuations, Slimmon sees further room to run. Nvidia in particular is one of the biggest success stories of 2023, with its share price soaring by 234% year-to-date.

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☆ CNBC Daily Open: Nvidia’s record close juiced the Nasdaq
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Markets poppedU.S. stocks had a great Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite advancing more than 1% each. Nvidia's record closeNvidia shares popped 4.16% Tuesday to close at a record of $487.84. Here's why Slimmon thinks stocks will rise despite struggling in August — and the three stocks to buy to ride on the wave.

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☆ Morgan Stanley's Slimmon says the S&P 500 will near 5,000 by year-end — and names 3 stocks to buy
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Morgan Stanley Investment Management's Andrew Slimmon believes markets are set for a "strong rally" by the end of the year. He told CNBC's " Street Signs Asia " on Tuesday that he believes the S & P 500 will be "closer" to 5,000 by then. Stock picks Slimmon is positive on three stocks to buy right now: Alphabet , industrial equipment rental firm United Rentals , and building materials firm CRH . As for United Rentals and CRH, Slimmon said they're set to benefit from the increased spending on public works. Analysts covering United Rentals and CRH give them potential average upside of 10% and nearly 18%, respectively, according to FactSet.

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However, according to Andrew Slimmon, senior portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, these are all reasons to be a "little cautious" following the busiest week for earnings. All reasons to get a little cautious on the market," Slimmon told CNBC's Squawk Box Asia Thursday. Microsoft and Alphabet kicked off earnings season last week for the mega-caps, while Apple and Amazon are set to report this week. "I am not negative on the mega-cap tech stocks," Slimmon said, acknowledging Microsoft's strong results . Slimmon pointed out that the broadening of investors' interests is also likely at play, adding further selling pressure to Big Tech stocks.

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☆ Earnings growth will go positive and may boost stocks, says Morgan Stanley's Andrew Slimmon
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | 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 EmailEarnings growth will go positive and may boost stocks, says Morgan Stanley's Andrew SlimmonAndrew Slimmon, senior portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss earnings growth bringing upside to the market, investors averaging in cash on a monthly basis, and case for a bull market beginning.

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