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☆ Oil price surge is the No. 1 threat to the US economy, Moody’s economist warns
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

But there is a growing threat to that sunny economic backdrop: surging oil prices. Global oil prices are flirting with $92 a barrel amid worries about a wider war in the Middle East. US oil prices surged above $87 a barrel late last week for the first time since late October, leaving them up about 21% this year. First, drone attacks on oil refineries deep inside Russia helped lift oil prices last month. Beyond the Middle East tensions, oil and gas prices have been boosted by OPEC and its allies, which continue to restrain supply.

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☆ Wall Street is obsessed with the growing Salesforce rival HubSpot, whether or not Google makes an offer to buy it
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Ellen Thomas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A deal like this would allow Google to better compete with Salesforce in customer relationship management software, and it makes sense strategically as Google looks to grow its share in the cloud market. Deal or no deal, all the talk has made one thing clear: Wall Street is kind of obsessed with HubSpot. "With Salesforce, you need a Salesforce administrator," said Rishi Jaluria, managing director of software equity research at RBC Capital Markets. If Google does make an offer to acquire HubSpot, it will be up to HubSpot whether to accept — and it may not accept, Havemeyer wrote in the note. HubSpot has also disclosed that it is a Google Workspace customer and uses Google Cloud as its international cloud.

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☆ Jim Cramer thinks it's a good time to take profits in this mega-cap tech stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a "Morning Meeting" livestream at 10:20 a.m. "I don't trust this market," Jim Cramer said. 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. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER .

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☆ Meta shares hit intraday record after analyst says company 'has too many advantages to count'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Ashley Capoot | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during the Meta Connect event at Meta headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on Sept. 27, 2023. Meta shares jumped to an intraday record on Thursday after analysts at two firms raised their price targets on the stock, citing optimism over the company's growing market share in digital advertising. Analysts at Jefferies lifted their price target on Meta to $585 from $550 and said the company's gain in the ad market will increase this year. Among the roughly 50 price targets tracked by FactSet, RBC's estimate is tied for the highest along with that of both Wells Fargo and First Shanghai. The decision to invest $27 billion in capital expenditures last year "has helped the company develop several strategic advantages over its peers."

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☆ Thinking of investing in Tesla? One analyst gives the stock 79% upside
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Some investors may be hesitant about buying Tesla right now, but one analyst is bullish on the stock. Over the last 12 months, the stock of Elon Musk's auto giant has plunged by nearly 14.5%. One global autos analyst, however, sees opportunities in investing in Tesla, particularly in the longer term. TSLA YTD mountain Year-to-date shares in Tesla The investment bank has an outperform rating on Tesla at a target price of $298, giving it close to 79% potential upside. As for the longer term, Narayan is looking at pockets of growth beyond Tesla's automotive business.

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☆ Analyst: Tesla is still an attractive play for the long run, but not for its car business
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | 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 EmailAnalyst: Tesla is still an attractive play for the long run, but not for its car businessTom Narayan from RBC Capital Markets talks about his view on Tesla.

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☆ The Fed needs to be patient with rate cuts, says RBC's Lori Calvasina
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | 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 needs to be patient with rate cuts, says RBC's Lori CalvasinaLori Calvasina, RBC Capital Markets head of U.S. equity strategy, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the Fed's next moves, market reaction, and sector winners and laggards.

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☆ Noted Tesla bear says Musk's EV maker could 'go bust' and stock is worth $14
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Since 2020, Clean Energy Transition has been short Tesla's stock, meaning Lekander's firm will profit if the automaker's shares fall. Lekander has taken his bearish Tesla call further, suggesting the stock could fall to $14 per share. watch nowIf Tesla's stock hit $14, that would represent around 91% downside from Tuesday's close. Analysts at HSBC and TD Cowen cut their price targets on Tesla's stock on Wednesday. Cathie Wood's Ark Invest bought Tesla stock for some of its funds this week ahead of the first-quarter delivery numbers in a sign of support.

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The noise is eerily reminiscent of Russian drone strikes on Ukraine, but this episode was recorded closer to Moscow than to Kyiv. As the object comes closer, it becomes clear: This is a Ukrainian drone, flying over Russian territory. Seconds later, the drone dives from the sky, smashing into a pipe-covered tower at a Russian oil refinery, exploding on impact. The strike on March 13, one of several on this facility alone, was part of a concerted Ukrainian effort to target Russian oil refineries with long-range drones. Ukrainian drones like these are now equipped with a basic form of Artificial Intelligence, according to a source close to Ukraine’s drone program.

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☆ RBC raises S&P 500 forecast to 5,300, sees even more upside possible
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The S & P 500 has more room for upside in 2024, according to RBC Capital Markets head of U.S. equity strategy Lori Calvasina. The upgrade comes as the S & P 500 wraps up a monster start to the year. The strategist also expanded her 2024 earnings forecast to $237 from $234, which underpins her overall higher outlook for the S & P 500. Calvasina also laid out her bull case, which has the S & P 500 soaring to 5,400, nearly 3% above Wednesday's close. The current signal is little changed from her January S & P 500 forecast, where she also said U.S. equities appeared to be overbought.

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☆ Investors are worrying about Fed rate cuts under a different economic backdrop now: Lori Calvasina
▼ + 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 EmailInvestors are worrying about Fed rate cuts under a different economic backdrop now: Lori CalvasinaLori Calvasina, RBC Capital Markets head of U.S. equity strategy, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the U.S. economy, the Fed's interest rate outlook, latest market trends, and more.

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☆ RBC's Lori Calvasina anticipates a market pullback in the short-term
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | 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 EmailRBC's Lori Calvasina anticipates a market pullback in the short-termLori Calvasina, RBC Capital Markets head of U.S. equity strategy, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss market valuations compared to sentiment data.

Persons: Lori Calvasina Organizations: RBC Capital Markets

☆ The options market is signaling the opposite of doom and gloom, says Amy Wu Silverman
▼ + 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 options market is signaling the opposite of doom and gloom, says Amy Wu SilvermanAmy Wu Silverman, Head of Derivatives Strategy at RBC Capital Markets, discusses the options market and trading day ahead.

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☆ The stock market rally has broadened out from the Magnificent Seven. Here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Over the past month, a notable shift in performance has occurred among the 11 sectors of the S & P 500 . Understanding the S & P 500 sectors The 11 sectors of the S & P 500 represent the various industries powering the U.S. economy. For example, last year, the market-cap-weighted S & P 500 gained 24.2% while the equal-weighted index advanced only 11.6% in 2023. .SPXEW .SPX 1M mountain The equal-weighted S & P 500 over the past month compared with the S & P 500. Encouragingly, overall earnings estimates for the S & P 500 also have gone up recently.

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Nvidia, Marvell Technology, Costco, Eli Lilly and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-08 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Marvell Technology — The chip company sank more than 11% on light first-quarter earnings and revenue guidance. Marvell Technology said it anticipated adjusted earnings of 23 cents per share for the first quarter, below the 40 cents expected by analysts polled by LSEG, formerly known as Refinitiv. Samsara posted $276 million in revenue, compared to analysts' expectations for $258 million, per LSEG. DocuSign reported adjusted earnings of 76 cents per share on revenue of $712 million for the period. Analysts polled by LSEG had called for earnings of 64 cents per share on $699 million in revenue.

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On a more positive note, Guggenheim upgraded GSK to buy thanks to strength across multiple product pipelines. Elsewhere, RBC upgraded Lyft to outperform, calling for a major rally ahead. Analyst Brad Erickson upgraded Lyft shares to outperform from sector perform, and raised his price target by $6 to $23, implying roughly 40.7% potential increase. — Pia Singh 6:10 a.m.: DoorDash upgraded by RBC on new partnerships potential, higher order growth RBC Capital Markets upgraded DoorDash to outperform from sector perform. Analyst Seamus Fernandez upgraded shares to buy from neutral and assigned a £20.31 price target, representing 21% upside to GSK's latest close.

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☆ RBC upgrades Lyft and DoorDash
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | 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 EmailRBC upgrades Lyft and DoorDashBrad Erickson, RBC Capital Markets internet equity analyst, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the firm's recent upgrade of DoorDash and Lyft, if either of the named stocks can experience a rise similar to Uber, and much more.

Persons: Brad Erickson Organizations: RBC, RBC Capital Markets

☆ The fear of upside has captivated the options market, says RBC's Amy Wu Silverman
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | 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 fear of upside has captivated the options market, says RBC's Amy Wu SilvermanAmy Wu Silverman, RBC Capital Markets head of derivatives strategy, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, why she believes the biggest fear for investors currently is the fear of missing out on the markets' momentum higher, what options are saying about equities, and more.

Persons: Amy Wu Silverman Amy Wu Silverman Organizations: RBC Capital Markets

☆ How Ford can challenge a powerful Chinese EV maker's potential entrance in the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Forget Tesla , the real competition in electric vehicles is low-cost Chinese automakers. Farley wants to be prepared even if the U.S. government were to step in to curtail Chinese automakers' access. Outlook Ford investors shouldn't be concerned in the short term since Chinese EV competitors won't enter the market overnight. To that end, a group of lawmakers has urged the White House to boost tariffs on Chinese vehicles and figure out a way to be "prepared to address the coming wave" of Chinese vehicles by way of U.S. other trading partners. The cost of production will become more efficient, resulting in a more competitive and hopefully profitable Ford EV product.

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☆ A 'messy' quarter: What analysts are saying after Rivian's latest quarterly report
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Analysts are growing cautious on Rivian shares as its struggles are worsened by weak electric vehicle demand. RBC has a $15 per share price target, which is roughly 3% below Wednesday's close of $15.39. RIVN 1D mountain Rivian stock. Narayan said legacy automakers are in a better position to navigate the current slowdown in EV demand, and said he expects Rivian stock to "to come under pressure." Langan lowered his price target to $14 per share from $18.

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☆ Two top analysts debate the bull and bear cases for Carvana
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | 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 EmailTwo top analysts debate the bull and bear cases for CarvanaNicholas Jones, Senior Analyst at Citizens JMP, and Brad Erickson, Internet Services Senior Analyst at RBC Capital Markets, debate the outlook for Carvana.

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☆ Stock replacement allows investors to dip one toe into the water, says Amy Wu Silverman
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | 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 EmailStock replacement allows investors to dip one toe into the water, says Amy Wu SilvermanAmy Wu Silverman, Head of Derivatives Strategy at RBC Capital Markets, discusses Nvidia, the Magnificent 7 stocks, and the options market.

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Its price target of $4,380 suggests nearly 18% upside from Friday's close. "We expect numbers to reset lower (again) with the downward revision a negative catalyst for the multiple, and the margin story likely being pushed out to 2025," wrote analyst Christian Carlino. Analyst Anthony Powell accompanied the move by raising his price target to $204 from $194, implying a potential 15% rally for the stock. The investment firm upgraded the airline stock to market-perform from underperform, boosting its price target to $32 from $26. His price target of $338 per share implies upside of just 5% from Friday's close.

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☆ Why Monster Beverage is the best-performing stock of the last 30 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Natalie Rice | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

It's actually an energy drink company: Monster Beverage . Monster's stock has climbed for decades, along with sales, which have grown consistently for 31 years straight. Between Feb. 14, 1994, and Wednesday, Monster's stock appreciated by about 200,000%. Monster Beverage is a holding company composed of subsidiaries that produce and manufacture drinks including energy, alcohol, teas and coffees. The company attracted the attention of beverage giant Coca-Cola , which entered into a strategic partnership with the company now called Monster Beverage in 2015.

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☆ The market is in a transition period, says RBC's Lori Calvasina
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | 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 EmailThe market is in a transition period, says RBC's Lori CalvasinaLori Calvasina, RBC Capital Markets head of U.S. equity strategy, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's market action.

Persons: RBC's Lori Calvasina Lori Calvasina Organizations: RBC Capital Markets

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