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☆ JD.com shares hit record low, banks cut Q3 growth target on retail slowdown
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The logo of JD.com is seen at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, China September 1, 2022. The brokerages and banks including Citi, Daiwa and Jefferies, which issued notes to clients on Thursday and Friday with the revised estimates. Shares in JD.com, which is also China's largest home appliance retailer, closed at their lowest level since their June 2020 debut. Citi Research lowered its revenue assumption for JD.com by 3.4% and 4.3% for the third and fourth quarter, saying that it now estimates 0.8% and 1.3% growth respectively. JD.com is China's leading online platform for sales of digital and electronics products, such as mobile phones and domestic electrical appliances.

Persons: Florence, JD.com, Nomura, Sophie Yu, Donny Kwok, Brenda Goh Organizations: Fair for Trade, Services, REUTERS, Rights, Citi, Daiwa, Jefferies, Citi Research, Alibaba, HK, PDD, Thomson Locations: Beijing, China, Rights BEIJING, HK, Hong Kong, United States, JD.com, BEIJING, HONG KONG

☆ Delta's quarterly profit tops estimates on booming international travel
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Rajesh Kumar Singh | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsCHICAGO, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) on Thursday reported stronger-than-expected quarterly profit on strong international travel, but trimmed its full-year outlook due to higher fuel costs. In an interview, he said the demand for Delta's products remain "high" as its customers are in "a very healthy condition." Delta now expects adjusted earnings of $6 to $6.25 per share this year, compared with $6 to $7 per share estimated in July. In the December quarter, the airline expects adjusted earnings in the range of $1.05 to $1.30 per share. Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines (SAVE.N) last month cut its profit outlook for the third quarter, citing "heightened promotional activity with steep discounting."

Persons: John F, Andrew Kelly, Ed Bastian, Delta, Stephen Trent, Hopper, airfare, Bastian, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Mehr Bedi, Jamie Freed, Arun Koyyur, Nick Zieminski Organizations: Delta Air Lines, Kennedy International Airport, REUTERS, Rights, Delta, U.S, Wall Street, Citi Research, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Thomson Locations: Queens , New York City, U.S

☆ Oil prices are now at the mercy of financial flows, says Citi's Ed Morse
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | 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 EmailOil prices are now at the mercy of financial flows, says Citi's Ed MorseEd Morse, Citi Research head of global commodities, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss how the oil supply and demand dynamic changes with a war between Israel and Hamas, his expectations on where prices should go from here, and more.

Persons: Ed Morse Ed Morse Organizations: Citi Research, Hamas Locations: Israel

☆ Here are the 15 stocks Jim Cramer is watching, including 3 recent IPOs and Starbucks
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Thursday, Sept. 21, taken directly from my reporter's notebook:Club name StarbucksStifel raised price target on Jabil AppleUpdate on three big recent IPOs: Klaviyo Instacart Arm Holdings (ARM) debuted up nearly 25% last week; then went on a five-session losing streak, falling below $51 offering price early Thursday. Arm Holdings (ARM) debuted up nearly 25% last week; then went on a five-session losing streak, falling below $51 offering price early Thursday. International PaperKB HomesIf you like this story, sign up for Jim Cramer's Top 10 Morning Thoughts on the Market email newsletter for free. Morgan Stanley cuts price target on General MillsBank of America cuts Enphase EnergyMarriottSusquehanna says CarnivalCiti raises price target on SLBCiti research analysts cut their price target on Goldman SachsBarclays raises CSX

Persons: Jim Cramer's, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs Organizations: Starbucks, Holdings, Arm Holdings, General Mills Bank of America, Energy, Susquehanna, Citi, Goldman, Goldman Sachs Barclays, CSX

☆ A fight between fast-food chains and unions in California is over, for now – what to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Gavin Newsom's office, also creates a nine-person council that will decide on future wage hikes for the fast-food industry in California through 2029. The deal will mean a wage floor of $20 for California workers at fast-food chains with at least 60 locations nationwide, starting April 1. The council will include four representatives from the fast-food industry, four from the workers' side and one neutral party who will serve as chair. But the fast-food industry was attacking the bill before it even made its way to Newsom's desk. Fast-food workers employed by affected restaurants will see pay increases of as much as 25% hit their paychecks starting in April.

Persons: Mario Tama, Gavin Newsom's, Mark Kalinowski, Newsom, Joe Erlinger, Erlinger, Jan, What's, Joe Pawlak, Technomic, they'll, Joe Pawlak Technomic, Pawlak, Mary Kay Henry, it's, Sean Kennedy, Burger Organizations: Getty, Gov, Equity Research, Democrat, FAST, Yum Brands, Restaurant Brands, McDonald's, Citi Research, Service Employees International Union, SEIU, California State, CNBC, Walmart, Target, Food, National Restaurant Association, Delta Airlines, Los Angeles International Airport Locations: Boyle, Los Angeles , California, California, McDonald's U.S, Minnesota, New York, —

☆ U.S. airlines flag high fuel costs, Southwest's August bookings disappoint
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Mehr Bedi | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] A Southwest Airlines aircraft flies past the U.S. Capitol before landing at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., January 24, 2022. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 6 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines (LUV.N) on Wednesday flagged softer August leisure bookings and joined two other U.S. airlines in warning of higher fuel costs in the third quarter due to a jump in crude prices. United Airlines (UAL.O) and Alaska Air Group (ALK.N) also warned of higher fuel costs in the current quarter as crude oil prices rose for a third straight month in August, amid signs of tightening supply. In a regulatory filing, United said jet fuel prices have climbed over 20% since mid-July. U.S. airlines do not generally hedge against fuel costs, making them vulnerable to price swings.

Persons: Joshua Roberts, Gerald Laderman, Stephen Trent, Mehr Bedi, Abhijith, Aishwarya Jain, Pooja Desai Organizations: Southwest Airlines, U.S, Capitol, Reagan National Airport, REUTERS, United Airlines, Alaska Air Group, United, Cowen Transportation Conference, Alaska Air, Citi Research, Thomson Locations: Arlington , Virginia, U.S, Denver, Chicago, Southwest, Bengaluru

☆ 'Fragile Five' oil producers will have more oil in market than demand, says Citi's Edward Morse
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | 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 Email'Fragile Five' oil producers will have more oil in market than demand, says Citi's Edward MorseEd Morse, Citi Research head of global commodities, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss Morse's thoughts on the supply and demand picture for crude oil, why Morse isn't more concerned with the crude oil picture and much more.

Persons: Edward Morse Ed Morse, Morse Organizations: Citi Research

☆ Macquarie flags lower quarterly profit as commodities arm flounders
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( Harish Sridharan | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Macquarie's Commodities and Global Markets (CGM) unit, its biggest earner, has for several years cashed in on increasing hedging activity amid volatility in oil and gas markets. That had driven the Sydney-based firm's annual earnings to a record A$5.18 billion ($3.53 billion) in fiscal 2023 ended March. While Macquarie did not disclose a profit figure in its quarterly update, Citi Research had expected first-quarter earnings of around A$1 billion ($680.90 million). The analysts noted, however, that Macquarie's earnings may have come in below that. At the end of the quarter, Macquarie's capital surplus stood at A$10.8 billion.

Persons: Shemara Wikramanayake, Macquarie, Harish Sridharan, Navya Mittal, Echha, Subhranshu Sahu, Christopher Cushing Organizations: Macquarie, Citi, Macquarie Group, Macquarie's Commodities, Global Markets, Citi Research, Thomson Locations: Sydney, Bengaluru

☆ Stocks, bonds, commodities or cash? Citi and others reveal how to allocate right now
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As the S & P 500 's year-to-date rally nears 20%, some investors have questioned whether stocks could be nearing a tipping point. Here's what Citi, TS Lombard and the Wells Fargo Investment Institute advise. More gains to come for U.S. stocks: Citi Citi in a July 23 note said that while in the early months of 2023, the bull market was "very narrow," it believes markets could recover more broadly soon. The bank added that real yields could reach 4% above inflation over the next five years, "therefore, buying bonds in lieu of cash is advisable." Buying bonds would allow investors to lock in today's bond yields, but real yields would rise if inflation falls.

Persons: VIX, Wells, Lombard Organizations: Federal, Citi, TS Lombard, Wells, Investment Institute, Citi Citi, Citi Research, Wells Fargo Wells Fargo Investment Institute Locations: U.S, Wells Fargo Wells Fargo, Brazil, Mexico, India

NEW YORK, July 24 (Reuters) - Oil prices climbed about 2% to a near three-month high on Monday on tightening supply, rising U.S. gasoline demand, hopes for Chinese stimulus measures and technical buying. The 200-day moving average had been a key point of technical resistance for both benchmarks since August 2022. Strong demand and worries about supply issues boosted U.S. gasoline futures to their highest level since October 2022. Higher interest rates increase borrowing costs and can slow economic growth and reduce oil demand. Analysts at Deutsche Bank said demand for oil in China "is now surpassing expectations," which "helps to add confidence in the ability of China to make up (two-thirds) of oil demand growth this year."

Persons: Brent, Bob Yawger, isn’t, Edward Moya, Jerome Powell, Christine Lagarde, Scott Disavino, Noah Browning, Florence Tan, Emily Chow, Susan Fenton, Matthew Lewis Organizations: YORK, U.S, West Texas, WTI, Mizuho Bank, Organization of, Petroleum, Citi Research, Fed, European Central Bank, ECB, Reuters, Deutsche Bank, Thomson Locations: Brent, Russia, OPEC, Europe, U.S, China, New York, London, Singapore

☆ Oil prices rise as tight supply counters expected rate hikes
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( Noah Browning | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Monday as tightening supply and hopes for Chinese stimulus underpinned Brent at well above $80 a barrel, even as traders expected more rate hikes from U.S. and European central banks. Brent crude futures rose 44 cents, or 0.6%, to $81.51 a barrel by 11 GMT. The benchmarks rose 1.5% and 2.2% respectively last week, their fourth straight of week of gains, as supply is expected to tighten following OPEC+ cuts. Fighting also escalated last week in Ukraine after Russia withdrew from a U.N.-brokered safe sea corridor agreement for grain exports. Market participants expect Beijing to implement targeted stimulus measures to support its flagging economy, likely boosting oil demand in the world's No.

Persons: Brent, Jerome Powell, Christine Lagarde, Florence Tan, Emily Chow, Tom Hogue, Sharon Singleton, Louise Heavens Organizations: . West Texas, Citi Research, National Australian Bank, Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Thomson Locations: Ukraine, Russia, China, Beijing

☆ TSMC shares fall 3.3% after it cuts revenue outlook, delays production
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd's shares closed down 3.28% on Friday, versus a 0.78% loss for the broader index (.TWII). While the company's declining revenue and profit were disappointing, its long-term growth prospects remain encouraging," Brady Wang, associate director at Counterpoint Research, said. "Despite facing macroeconomic headwinds, TSMC's long-term outlook remains robust, supported by megatrends like 5G and high-performance computing (HPC)." Other analysts were also upbeat on TSMC, thanks in part to strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI), which currently contributes around 6% of revenue. "We expect a solid 2024 onward outlook on the back of its leading position in AI chip manufacturing," Citi Research analysts said in a note.

Persons: TSMC, Brady Wang, Goldman Sachs, Yimou Lee, Sarah Wu, Anne Marie Roantree, Navaratnam, Kim Coghill Organizations: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Counterpoint Research, Citi Research, Thomson Locations: TAIPEI, Arizona, 4Q23

☆ TSMC shares fall more than 3% after it cuts revenue outlook
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

In early trade, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd's shares underperformed a 1.65% fall in the broader index (.TWII). While the company's declining revenue and profit were disappointing, its long-term growth prospects remain encouraging," Brady Wang, associate director at Counterpoint Research, said. "Despite facing macroeconomic headwinds, TSMC's long-term outlook remains robust, supported by megatrends like 5G and high-performance computing (HPC)." Other analysts were also upbeat on TSMC, thanks in part to strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI), which currently contributes around 6% of revenue. "We expect a solid 2024 onward outlook on the back of its leading position in AI chip manufacturing," Citi Research analysts said in a note.

Persons: TSMC, Brady Wang, Goldman Sachs, Yimou Lee, Sarah Wu, Anne Marie Roantree Organizations: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Counterpoint Research, Citi Research, Thomson Locations: TAIPEI, Arizona, 4Q23

☆ TSMC says skilled worker shortage delays start of Arizona chip production
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

“While the company’s declining revenue and profit were disappointing, its long-term growth prospects remain encouraging,” said Brady Wang, associate director at Counterpoint Research. “The short-term frenzy about the AI demand definitely cannot extrapolate for the long term. Still, the company’s earnings of 181.8 billion Taiwan dollars ($5.85 billion) for the quarter ending in June beat forecasts. “We see TSMC well-positioned for a strong growth outlook in 2024,” Goldman Sachs said in a research note. “We expect a solid 2024-onward outlook on the back of its leading position in AI chip manufacturing,” Citi Research analysts said in a note.

Persons: ”, Brady Wang, Mark Liu, ” Liu, ” Goldman Sachs, “ Organizations: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Counterpoint Research, ”, ” Citi Research Locations: Arizona, Taiwan

☆ There is 'a lot of room' for Oracle to take market share in Cloud Infrastructure: Citi
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-13 | 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 EmailThere is 'a lot of room' for Oracle to take market share in Cloud Infrastructure: CitiTyler Radke, Research Director & Co-Head U.S. Software at Citi Research says there's a lot of momentum in Oracle's Cloud Infrastructure business, and thinks the company can benefit from the AI wave.

Persons: Citi Tyler Radke Organizations: Oracle, Cloud Infrastructure, Citi, U.S, Software, Citi Research

☆ We're setting up for a retrenchment around Nasdaq stock gains, says Citi's Scott Chronert
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | 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 EmailWe're setting up for a retrenchment around Nasdaq stock gains, says Citi's Scott ChronertScott Chronert, Citi Research head of U.S. equity strategy, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, and why he's confident in his year-end S&P target of 4,000, which would be about a 6% decline from Wednesday's close.

Persons: Citi's Scott Chronert Scott Chronert Organizations: Nasdaq, Citi Research

☆ Ukraine’s corn and wheat exports are set to plummet. Here’s what that means for the world's food supply
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( Lucy Handley | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Both Ukraine and Russia were among the world's top producers of commodities such as wheat and barley before the war broke out in February 2022. But the conflict saw the price of U.S. wheat and corn futures hit decade highs (with one benchmark wheat contract hitting an all-time high) and sparked volatility in global wheat prices throughout the year. 2023/24 Ukraine grains exports (corn + wheat) might be 27-30mmt, down 15-18mmt from 2021/22," he added. Global food tradeThe war in Ukraine has contributed to rising food prices, with inflation above 5% in more than 80% of low-income countries, according to World Bank figures. Climate change causing extreme weather is already damaging the food system, according to Alexander, a senior lecturer at Edinburgh University's Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems.

☆ First Republic's marginal gains keep stock close to record-low levels
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

March 23 (Reuters) - Shares of First Republic Bank (FRC.N) rose 5% on Thursday as they drew the attention of bargain-hunting retail investors, but still hovered near record-low levels on lingering fears about the future of the U.S. regional lender. The stock was the second most traded by retail punters in Wednesday's session and the fifth most popular trade by 10:00 a.m. First Republic's shares have lost nearly 90% of their value this month, the worst performing stock among the members of S&P 1500 regional banks index (.SPCOMBNKS), which has fallen 30.2% during the same period. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday dashed all hopes that U.S. regulators would insure all consumer deposits through the end of the banking crisis, sending First Republic's stock down 15% on the day. Reporting by Medha Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini GanguliOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Nike's holiday quarter plagued by bloated inventory, weak China sales
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-21 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

While Nike CEO John Donahoe told investors last quarter he believes the company is past its inventory peak, the company warned gross margins were expected to take a hit during the holiday quarter. During an earnings call with investors Tuesday, executives said they're "increasingly confident" Nike will exit the fiscal year with healthy inventory levels. They also expect to see "even leaner inventory" than they'd anticipated given sales momentum, the executives added. Citing its strong performance in the quarter, Nike now expects fiscal year revenue to grow by high single digits, compared to mid single digit guidance it gave in the prior quarter. In the next quarter, Nike expects flat to low single digit revenue growth.

☆ Australia's Medibank posts profit, policyholder growth; shares jump
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-23 | by ( Harish Sridharan | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The loss of confidence following the hack led to Medibank losing 13,000 customers between October and December, curbing the growth in policyholders for the July-December period to 0.1%. However, the rate of losses slowed in January and reversed to a net addition of 200 policyholders this month through Feb. 18, Medibank said. Medibank stock recovering Medibank stock recoveringMedibank reported that its net profit after tax rose 5.9% to A$233.3 million ($159.4 million) in the six months ended Dec. 31, which, according to brokerage firm UBS, beat the consensus estimate of A$211 million. The 17% jump in policyholders in that business came as more international students, visitors and workers return to the country as the pandemic waned. Medibank also declared an interim dividend of 6.3 cents per share, up from 6.1 cents last year.

☆ Chipotle Mexican Grill to launch new spinoff, Farmesa Fresh Eatery, in a ghost kitchen
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-15 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a new spinoff, called Farmesa Fresh Eatery, in a California ghost kitchen. And, "when the time is right," Lawton said, Chipotle will use its loyalty program database to attract potential Farmesa customers. When opened, the Santa Monica location will be Kitchen United's 24th ghost kitchen. For Chipotle, Kitchen United's model allows the restaurant chain to test out the new brand with reduced risk. For now, Chipotle's chief purpose with the location is simply to learn, but that doesn't mean Farmesa won't grow.

☆ Emerson makes $7.6 bln offer for NI Corp public after rebuffed approaches
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Jan 17 (Reuters) - U.S. industrial and software firm Emerson Electric Co (EMR.N) on Tuesday made public its offer to buy NI Corp (NATI.O) in a deal with an enterprise value of $7.6 billion after the automated testing equipment maker rebuffed earlier approaches. The software firm's all-cash bid of $53 per share represents a premium of about 13% to NI's close on Friday. Shares of NI were up 13%, at the offer price, in trading before the bell, while Emerson fell 4%. Texas-based NI, formerly known as National Instruments, specializes in making automated testing and measurement tools to aid in research and validation of new technologies. Emerson said NI has not engaged 'meaningfully' since its bid of $53 per share was made privately in November.

The sugar and ethanol (S&E) industry, as well as international sugar traders, were widely expecting the resumption of federal taxes on gasoline and ethanol, as indicated by Finance Minister Fernando Haddad last week. "In our perspective, this measure might have negative effects on the S&E sector, as it maintains the ethanol prices below the market's forecast, while the expectation was for an increase in ethanol prices in the beginning of 2023," said Citi Research. Sugar and ethanol industry group Unica said the new administration had become "an accomplice" to the attack on the environment begun under the former administration, adding that the measure contradicts Lula's speech at the COP 27 U.N. climate meeting in November. The group said that the tax exemption was unconstitutional, since the law requires the federal government to give a tax incentive to biofuels. Mauricio Muruci, an analyst with Safras & Mercado, said fuel distributors were actively buying ethanol late last year before the expected tax return.

☆ Microsoft's enterprise business expected to drive most earnings power going forward, says Citi's Radke
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-16 | 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 EmailMicrosoft's enterprise business expected to drive most earnings power going forward, says Citi's RadkeTyler Radke, Citi Research co-head of software, joins 'TechCheck' to discuss the profitability of Microsoft's enterprise business going in to next year, the ROI on data infrastructure and methods for finding value in big-tech.

☆ Wall Street banks turn upbeat on emerging market debt
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Karin Strohecker | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

JPMorgan raised its outlook for emerging market hard-currency debt on Monday to "marketweight" from "underweight", saying the latest U.S. inflation data cemented a shift to the next phase in the cycle. In its 2023 outlook Morgan Stanley predicted emerging market hard-currency bonds could return more than 14% next year. Core CPI seems to be finally in," Citi Research's head of emerging market strategy Dirk Willer said in the bank's weekly strategy note. However, it might not be quite time for investors to dive into emerging market sovereign credit. JPMorgan's emerging market strategist Jonny Goulden said Federal Reserve hiking cycles were usually followed by a "wait" period before the onset of a U.S. recession, or possibly even an emerging markets financial crisis.

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