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☆ P&G's rally signals economic worries are back — plus, we're downgrading a consumer stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

That's why some classic slowdown stocks in the health care and consumer staples sectors are outperforming versus cyclicals. But with Wynn earnings coming up Tuesday, we'd rather be cautious and downgrade our rating. 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, Wells, Stanley Black, Wynn, we've, — Wynn, we'd, We'll, Coterra, FactSet, Jim Cramer's, Jim Organizations: CNBC, Treasury, Federal Reserve, Procter, Gamble, Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts, MGM, Revenue, Vegas, Coterra Energy, Apple, Intel, Club, Linde, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Jim Cramer's Charitable Locations: Wells Fargo, Las Vegas, Macau, Vegas, China

☆ Pro Playbook: Investors looking for some second-half bargains after a big first six months
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Fred Imbert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The second half of 2024 has arrived with investors hoping for more gains ahead. The S & P 500 popped 14.5% in the first six months of the year, reaching record highs. Such a strong start to the year historically bodes well for the market in the second half. CFRA Research chief investment strategist Sam Stovall noted the S & P 500 averages a 7.9% gain in the second half after surging more than 10% in the first six months of the year. .SPX YTD mountain SPX year to date Despite the strong gains, there are still opportunities to buy stocks at a discount.

Persons: Sam Stovall, Brian Evans, Hess, Lisa Kailai, Morgan Stanley, Blackwell, Joseph Moore Organizations: CNBC, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Research, CNBC Pro, FedEx, DiamondBack Energy, Chevron, Nvidia Locations: Friday's

☆ Saudi Arabia set to raise over $11.2 billion from Aramco stock sale, priced at lower end of range
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Ruxandra Iordache | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Saudi Arabia is set to raise more than $11.2 billion from its secondary public share offering in state-controlled oil giant Aramco, after the stock was priced at the lower end of its expected range. The company on Friday said it will price the 1.545 billion of shares on offer at 27.25 Saudi riyal ($7.27) apiece, with the sale expected to take place when markets next open on Sunday. A range of between 26.70 and 29 Saudi riyals per share was floated in the firm's initial marketing. The 27.25 Saudi riyal price is nearly 4% below the public stock's last settlement on the Tadāwul Saudi stock exchange. Investors typically expect a discounted price when new shares enter the public market, because of the increase in the overall supply of stock available to trade.

Persons: Prince, Mohammed bin Salman Organizations: Saudi, Investors, of, Petroleum, Reuters, CNBC, Aramco, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Aramco's, Public Investment Fund Locations: Saudi Arabia, Aramco, Saudi, Neom

☆ ConocoPhillips to buy Marathon Oil in $17 billion all-stock deal that bolsters shale assets
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

ConocoPhillips agreed on Wednesday to buy Marathon Oil in an all-stock transaction worth $17 billion that would bolster the company's shale assets as the broader oil and gas industry undergoes a major wave of consolidation. The deal will add 2 billion barrels of resources to ConocoPhillips' inventory in the U.S., extending the company's reach across shale fields in Texas, New Mexico and North Dakota. ConocoPhillips expects share buybacks worth $7 billion in the first year after the deal is completed and $20 billion in the first three years. ConocoPhillips' stock was down 3.3% in early trading following the announcement as Marathon Oil shares surged 7.3%. ConocoPhillips is the third-largest U.S. oil company with a market capitalization of $137 billion, while Marathon Oil has a market cap of $14.4 billion.

Persons: Ryan Lance, Lance Organizations: ConocoPhillips, Oil, Marathon, Marathon Oil, Exxon Mobil, Natural Resources, Federal Trade Commission, Hess Corporation, Chevron Locations: U.S, Texas , New Mexico, North Dakota

☆ Wells Fargo CEO talks up reasons to love the stock — plus, what's behind the market drop
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Apple and Nvidia, our two "own, don't trade" stocks were also the top performers among the entire 33 stock Club portfolio. When the Federal Reserve at some point removes its asset cap on Wells Fargo, Scharf said corporate lending and trading will be areas of growth for the bank. 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, Hess, Merck, Morgan Chittum, Charlie Scharf, Scharf, Wells, Wells Fargo's, " Scharf, it's, Wells Fargo, Eli Lilly, CNBC's David Faber, Locker, Jim Cramer's, Jim Organizations: CNBC, Dow, Nvidia, American Airlines, Tech, Apple, Microsoft, ConocoPhillips, Chevron, Banking, Investing Club, Wells, Bernstein's, Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Federal Reserve, FDA, Club, Costco, Broadcom, Jim Cramer's Charitable Locations: Wells Fargo

Morgan Stanley raised its price target on Nvidia, calling for more than 15% upside going forward. — Lisa Kailai Han 5:53 a.m.: Jefferies lowers Tesla price target, cites 'self-inflicted' wounds Tesla's troubles may not be over yet, according to Jefferies. The investment firm kept its hold rating on the electric vehicle maker and lowered its price target to $165 from $185. Jefferies analyst Philippe Houchois also said Tesla is plagued by shifting product priorities. — Lisa Kailai Han 5:53 a.m.: Morgan Stanley raises Nvidia price target Nvidia has already rallied more than 72% in 2024.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Jefferies, Patrick Cunningham, Erik Fyrwald's, Cunningham, — Lisa Kailai Han, Zillow, John Colantuoni, Colantuoni, Scott Schoenhaus, Schoenhaus, Lisa Kailai Han, Hess, Betty Jiang, CVX, Jiang, Tesla, Philippe Houchois, Joseph Moore, Moore, — Fred Imbert Organizations: CNBC, Nvidia, Citi, Management, & Biosciences, Jefferies, National Association of Realtors, Markets, GDRX, Barclays, Chevron, NVIDIA, AMD Locations: Tuesday's, China

☆ Here are the stocks Wall Street believes will push the Dow over 40,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-22 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

.DJI YTD mountain The Dow Jones Industrial Average is nearing the 40,000 level. Against this backdrop, CNBC Pro set out to find which stocks could lead the Dow to 40,000 and beyond. Click here to add this screener to your Pro stock screener. But 69% of analysts polled by FactSet are sticking by a buy or overweight rating on Boeing stock. Other potential Dow leaders that could drive the benchmark to 40,000 include recent addition Amazon as well as oil giant Chevron .

Persons: Dow Jones, Jerome Powell, Apple, Morgan Stanley's Erik Woodring, Max, Gavin Parsons Organizations: Dow, Dow Jones Industrial, Federal, Dow Jones, CNBC Pro, CNBC, Stock, U.S . Department of Justice, Apple, FactSet, DOJ, Boeing, UBS Locations: Chevron

☆ These are Wall Street’s favorite Warren Buffett stocks
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Berkshire Hathaway's stock portfolio is stuffed with companies that are also beloved by Wall Street analysts. E-commerce giant Amazon is the most recommended stock in the pool of candidates, with roughly 84% of analysts rating it a buy. Snowflake stock has climbed 18% so far in 2023, almost matching the S & P 500 return. SNOW YTD mountain Snowflake stock. Other stocks in the Berkshire portfolio that Wall Street also favors are Sirius parent Liberty Media and the country's second-largest oil major Chevron .

Persons: Warren Buffett, Warren, Tyler Radke, Michael Bloom Organizations: Wall Street, Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett, CNBC Pro, CNBC Berkshire Hathaway, Citigroup, Sirius, Liberty Media Locations: Berkshire, Chevron

☆ Warren Buffett’s Berkshire trimming holdings, keeping new stock secret
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway sold a number of stocks last quarter during the volatile market, according to a new regulatory filing. The Omaha-based conglomerate dumped its remaining $780 million stake in General Motors , a stock Berkshire has been trimming for a few quarters. Berkshire also sold its $650 million stake in materials company Celanese , while exiting smaller positions in United Parcel Service , Johnson & Johnson , Mondelez International and Procter & Gamble. These holdings were still worth more than $1 billion each at the end of September, however. Berkshire has also asked the SEC to keep the details of one or more of its stock holdings confidential.

Persons: Warren, Berkshire Hathaway, Johnson, Todd Combs, Ted Weschler, Apple, Kraft Heinz, Moody's, Buffett Organizations: General Motors, United Parcel Service, Johnson, Mondelez International, Procter, Gamble, HP, Chevron, Berkshire, Bank of America, American Express, SEC Locations: Omaha, Berkshire

☆ 75% of Warren Buffett’s equity portfolio is in just 5 stocks. Here’s what they are
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-04 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reported another stellar quarter on Saturday, and the conglomerate revealed that three-quarters of its stock portfolio was tied up in just five names. The Omaha-based conglomerate said approximately 75% of the aggregate fair value was concentrated in five companies at the end of the third quarter. Buffett's juggernaut posted a big investment loss of $24.1 billion in the third quarter, largely due to a decline in its gigantic Apple stake. The Chevron stake went up in value as the energy stock gained more than 7% during the quarter amid a jump in oil prices. Still, the "Oracle of Omaha" advised shareholders to ignore the quarterly fluctuations in Berkshire's equity portfolio.

Persons: Warren, Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett Organizations: American Express, Bank of America, Chevron Locations: Omaha

☆ Inflation takes center stage in the week ahead as Wall Street looks for more clues on Fed rate hikes
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

New inflation data set for release in the week ahead could help Wall Street regain its footing. However, he does not expect that the inflation data releasing next week will be very threatening, even if they show a slight rise from the prior reading. A smattering of results will roll out in the week ahead including from major firms like the Walt Disney Company, which reports Wednesday. Other economic data Investors will digest other major economic data in the week ahead. Hourly earnings (July) Earnings: RL Friday, Aug. 11 8:30 a.m. PPI (July) 10 a.m. Michigan Sentiment preliminary (August)

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☆ Chevron issues preliminary second-quarter earnings. Here's what the pros are saying
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( Christina Falso | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Market Movers rounded up the best reactions from investors and analysts on Chevron . The pros, including Jim Cramer , discussed the energy company a day after it announced that CFO Pierre Breber will retire . Chief technology officer of Chevron Technical Center, Eimear Bonner, will assume the position next year. Lastly, Chevron announced preliminary second-quarter earnings, which look to be higher than expectations. The company is slated to release its actual results this Friday.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Pierre Breber, Eimear Bonner, Mike Wirth Organizations: Chevron, Chevron Technical Center, CNBC

☆ The best stocks now that the 'age of A.I. is upon us,' according to Jefferies
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-29 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The emergence of OpenAI's large-language model ChatGPT has spurred investor excitement over AI, helping stocks with direct or perceived exposure to AI soar. AI stocks led the stock market in the first half of the year, with leading AI chipmaker Nvidia touching a $1 trillion market capitalization in May. Jefferies maintains a buy rating on Alphabet stock with a $150 per share price target, or about 25% upside from Wednesday's $120.18 close. The bank has a $280 per share price target on the Facebook parent, or about 2% below Wednesday's $285.29 close. Thill "believes META is best positioned to take advantage of the AI opportunity vs. social peers TikTok and Snap," the Jefferies report said.

Persons: Jefferies, isn't, Mark Lipacis, Mark, Bard, Brent Thill, Lloyd Byrne, TikTok Organizations: Jefferies Equity Research, Nvidia, Intel, Microsoft, Jefferies, Google, Chevron, . Energy, Facebook

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Congratulations on getting through May
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 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. The old Wall Street adage to sell in May and go away held true this year — aside from AI-related stocks, that is. Cryptocurrency might want to divorce itself from traditional financial systems, but it can't escape the gravitational pull of Wall Street. Subscribe here to get this report sent directly to your inbox each morning before markets open.

Persons: Dow, Walt, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin Organizations: CNBC, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Dow, Nike, Walt Disney, Chevron, Nvidia, The

☆ CNBC Daily Open: We made it through May — and maybe the debt ceiling too
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | 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. For the month, the S&P inched up 0.3%, the Dow sank 3.5% and the Nasdaq jumped 5.8%. Stock futures mostly ticked down Wednesday night even after the House passed the bill to suspend the debt limit. Subscribe here to get this report sent directly to your inbox each morning before markets open.

Persons: Kevin McCarthy, Dow, Walt, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin Organizations: U.S, Capitol, Washington , DC, CNBC, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Dow, Nike, Walt Disney, Chevron, Nvidia, The Locations: Washington ,

☆ S&P 500 futures are flat as House prepares to vote on debt ceiling bill: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Stock futures held steady in overnight trading Wednesday after the market wrapped the month of May, marked by a dramatic rally in artificial intelligence-related stocks. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures were both flat. The S&P 500 inched up 0.3% in the month, while the blue-chip Dow fell almost 3.5%, dragged down by Nike , Walt Disney and Chevron . Investors are closely watching a bill that would raise the debt ceiling and cut government spending. Beyond the debt ceiling battle, investors are looking ahead to the Federal Reserve's June 13-14 policy meeting as another possible market catalyst.

Persons: Nordstrom, Salesforce, Dow, Walt, Craig Johnson, Piper Sandler, Adam Turnquist, Patrick Harker Organizations: NYSE, Stock, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Nvidia, Nike, Walt Disney, Chevron, Investors, LPL, Philadelphia Fed Locations: Washington, Philadelphia

☆ Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel is wooing shareholders, but some questions remain
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

To say that Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel has big shoes to fill would be an understatement. The vice chairman for non-insurance operations at Berkshire Hathaway recently joined Buffett in Japan to visit the country's top trading houses. Skin in the gameAbel recently loaded up on Berkshire Hathaway shares with his personal assets. Berkshire acquired MidAmerican Energy in 1999, and Abel became CEO of MidAmerican Energy in 2008, six years before it was renamed Berkshire Hathaway Energy in 2014. How does dispute resolution work if there is a dispute," said a Berkshire shareholder, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

☆ Exxon vs. Chevron? Goldman Sachs reveals its favorite — and other energy picks
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Energy stocks dropped last week as oil prices fell to a 15-year low , with the banking crisis roiling markets. Amid the volatility, Goldman Sachs named the energy stocks it likes in a March 16 note. Exxon vs. Chevron For investors looking for a defensive play, Goldman analysts recommend Exxon as a top pick, adding that they prefer it over rival Chevron . Targa vs. Oneok Within midstream stocks, Goldman said it was "more positive" on U.S.-based companies Targa Resources and Cheniere Energy following the pullback. That's because lower oil prices would not hit Targa's operations as much as Oneok's, they added.

☆ This growth ETF is leaving one of its top competitors in the dust. Here's how they differ
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( Jesse Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) has blown past one of its closest competitor from iShares, the S & P 500 Growth ETF (IVW) . The Vanguard fund has a total return of 7.96% this year, while the iShares fund has returned just 3.15%, according to FactSet. The Vanguard funds track the growth indexes from CRSP, while iShares S & P 500 follows products from S & P Dow Jones. Since IT has done well this year and energy has not, ETFs tracking S & P indices have underperformed growth ETFs tracking other indices," Ullal wrote. Meanwhile, the iShares S & P fund has more than a 4% combined weighting in ExxonMobil and Chevron .

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☆ Cramer's lightning round: EMCOR Group is my kind of stock
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-09 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Beware of tech stocks — these cash-rich names are a better bet, analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Forget growth stocks like tech. "We're starting to enter a bifurcated market: companies with strong balance sheets will hold up much better than growth companies that have never posted a profit," he added. He said his firm has been bullish on energy, thanks to high free cash flow yield in the sector. "Energy companies used to take every dollar they could get their hands on ... "Investors are looking to fade the growth trade in favor of more reliable cash flow generating stocks.

☆ Goldman stays bullish on energy for 2023—sees several stocks jumping more than 40%
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

It should be another good year for energy stocks, according to Goldman Sachs. XLE 1Y mountain Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund's strong performance Goldman's bottom-up price targets imply 13% market cap weighted total return to the energy stocks it covers. The firm's buy-rated stocks have an implied 26% average total return. Of the stocks Goldman rates a buy, several have upside north of 40% to the firm's price targets. The stocks with the highest total return are Antero Resources and Cheniere Energy , both at 48%, according to Goldman Sachs.

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