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☆ Beware of these expensive stocks that analysts don't like
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

For context, the longer-term P/E ratio for the past 12 months of the S & P 500 is about 21 times trailing earnings. That compares to a five-year average P/E ratio of 19.87. The life insurer's 12-month trailing P/E ratio came in at 31.99, compared to its five-year average P/E ratio of 13.62. For context, the longer-term P/E ratio for the past 12 months of the S&P 500 is about 21 times trailing earnings. The life insurer's 12-month trailing P/E ratio came in at 31.99, compared to its five-year average P/E ratio of 13.62.

Persons: JPMorgan's Marko Kolanovic, David Vogt, Tyson Foods, Jefferies, Henry Schein, Michael Bloom, Darla Mercado, Angela Weiss, HSIC Henry Schein, MOH Organizations: Treasury, Federal Reserve, CNBC Pro, IBM, UBS, Premier U.S, Tyson, Prudential Financial, Jefferies, Prudential, CNBC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Molina Healthcare, Pinnacle West, Traders, New York Stock Exchange, AFP, Getty, Business Machines Corp, Healthcare, Progressive Corp, Pinnacle West Capital Corp, TSN Tyson Foods, Business Machines Corp IBM, Target Premier U.S, Tyson Foods Inc TSN, Prudential Financial Inc

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Investors spooked by hot inflation report
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-13 | by ( Shreyashi Sanyal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

People walk outside of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on September 05, 2023 in New York City. 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. Earnings season kicks off Friday with reports from JPMorgan Chase , Citigroup and Wells Fargo . [PRO] Wall Street's favorite bank stocksInvestors aren't holding their breaths as banks kick off the third-quarter earnings season in earnest Friday.

Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, CNBC, CPI, Bank, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Google, CNBC Pro Locations: New York City, Europe, Wells Fargo, Mountain View , California

☆ These 3 bank stocks are Wall Street's favorites heading into earnings reports for the industry
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Banks have suffered as interest rates linger at higher levels for longer, making the cost of borrowing money more expensive. Investors such as Neuberger Berman's Steve Eisman aren't optimistic about the sector either heading into earnings season due to higher capital requirements . Earnings per share have been growing at least 5% on average a year for the past three years, showing earnings consistency. Average analyst consensus forecasts call for nearly 13% upside from Wednesday's $122.74 close. JPMorgan also made the list, with the average analyst price target calling for close to 16% upside.

Persons: Banks, Neuberger, Steve Eisman, KeyCorp, Piper Sandler, Ebrahim Poonawala Organizations: CNBC Pro, PNC, Bank of America, JPMorgan Locations: Cleveland, Pittsburgh

☆ Analysts say these stocks have the most upside from here — including one solar name expected to double
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Wall Street is trying to shake off a myriad of headwinds, and analysts see certain stocks rallying from here. JPMorgan said in September that the stock is attractive for the long term, as survey data shows growing interest in residential solar panels. "We believe the survey results signal that homeowner interest for adding residential solar systems is stronger than currently low investor sentiment and recent under performance of residential solar stocks indicates," the bank said. SEDG YTD mountain SolarEdge stock. Discovery also made the list, with the average analyst price target calling for more than 76% upside.

Persons: Dow Jones, SolarEdge, JPMorgan, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Dow, CNBC Pro, Barclays, Warner Bros, Moderna Locations: Israel

☆ Beware these debt-laden stocks breaking down under the weight of higher rates
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Stocks have sold off as Wall Street accepted that the Federal Reserve might keep interest rates higher for longer to crush inflation. Corporate debt refinancings are going to start hitting profits more urgently starting in 2024, according to Wolfe Research chief investment strategist Chris Senyek. "[T]hat higher interest expense is likely to create a $5-$7/share headwind for S & P 500 operating EPS in 2024," Senyek said. Stocks have sold off as Wall Street accepted that the Federal Reserve might keep interest rates higher for longer to crush inflation. "[T]hat higher interest expense is likely to create a $5-$7/share headwind for S&P 500 operating EPS in 2024," Senyek said.

Persons: Stocks, Chris Senyek, —, Senyek, LSEG, RC Willey, George Frey, BAX Baxter, Lockheed Martin, Kellogg Organizations: Labor Department, Wall, Federal Reserve, Wolfe Research, CNBC, General Motors, United Auto Workers, GM, Whirlpool, Kellogg, RC, Bloomberg, Getty, Equity, Lockheed, AEP American Electric Power, Dominion Energy, Motors, Duke Energy, VZ Verizon Communications, Nasdaq, Stock Screener, Whirlpool Corp Locations: Draper , Utah

☆ These Dow stocks are bucking the average's negative trend, and analysts love them
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

But some stocks within the Dow tout a winning streak so far this year, and analysts say they could buck the losing trend of the overall index. CRM YTD mountain Salesforce stock. Shares closed at $199.83 on Tuesday. AAPL YTD mountain Apple stock. Shares closed at $172.40 on Tuesday.

Persons: Dow, Jamie Dimon Organizations: Dow Jones, Dow, CNBC Pro, . Tech, Microsoft, Analysts, Visa, JPMorgan, Apple Locations: OpenAI, Tuesday's, U.S

☆ Cheap stocks to buy after the worst sell-off in months
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

After the worst sell-off in months, CNBC Pro sought to find stocks trading at deeply discounted levels that could pay off for investors buying for the long term. Fears of longer-than-expected interest rate hikes hammered down on stocks this week. Citigroup last week trimmed its price target on Devon Energy by $2 to $55 and maintained its buy rating. Other energy names Eversource and Atmos , both in the red for the year, are also trading at significant discounts. Recent highs in oil prices have driven bullish sentiment on energy stocks.

Persons: Wall, Darden Organizations: CNBC Pro, Dow Jones, Olive Garden, Devon Energy, Citigroup, Depot, Norfolk Southern Locations: Olive

☆ Battle the turmoil with these elite defensive stocks loved by Wall Street
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Wall Street largely took documents from the meeting and comments from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell to imply higher-for-longer interest rates. Against this backdrop, here's the list of defensive stocks to play a mixed market, compiled using the new CNBC Pro stock screening tool . All stocks on the list meet the following criteria: Beta rating, which measures a stock's implied risk to market moves, under one. A beta rating above one typically indicates higher volatility. Fast-food giant McDonald's has a 0.65 beta rating, and its stock has added about 3% from the start of the year.

Persons: Jerome Powell, Powell, Mondelez Organizations: CNBC Pro, Federal, Fed, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Kroger, Friday's, KR, Hasbro, Lionsgate, Bunge

☆ These rare stocks are paying a higher dividend than the 10-year Treasury yield right now
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

When looking for a stock that pays a higher dividend than Treasury yields, investors don't have too many choices these days. Dividend stocks, on the other hand, are getting harder to find as companies hold on to their cash amid concerns about the economy. To find stocks that pay dividends higher than the 10-year Treasury yield, CNBC used the new CNBC Pro Stock Screener tool to search for names with yields higher than 4.5%. Pioneer Natural Resources has the highest dividend yield at 7.2%, as well as a debt-to-equity ratio of 24.2%. Lastly, Best Buy has a 5.2% dividend yield and 40.9% debt-to-equity ratio.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Brent, Neil Mehta Organizations: Treasury, CNBC, CNBC Pro Stock, Natural Resources, Brent, West Texas, Coterra, Citizens Financial, Citizens

☆ These stocks could break out to new highs if the Fed is viewed as market-friendly
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Some stocks that were trading near 52-week highs before the Fed decision could now ride the coattails of the latest interest rate decision and move higher. Boston Scientific's previous 52-week high stood at $54.99 . Meanwhile, credit card giant Mastercard is well within striking range of a new 52-week high, with shares only 1.21% away from the benchmark. Some stocks that were trading near 52-week highs before the Fed decision could now ride the coattails of the latest interest rate decision and move higher. Consensus analyst estimates forecast a 10.4% rally to Arch Capital stock.

Persons: yearend, Jerome Powell, Drew Angerer, Baker Hughes Organizations: Fed, Federal, CNBC, CNBC Pro Stock, Boston Scientific, Boston Scientific's, Boston, Mastercard, Arch Capital, Arch Capital Group, . Federal, Federal Reserve, Washington , D.C, Getty, Capital Group, AIG American International Group, Amphenol, Bunge, Boston Scientific Corp, Design Systems, Everest Group, Emerson Electric Co, HAL Halliburton, ICE, Exchange, Jacobs Solutions, Mckesson, E Corp, Services, Constellation Brands, Targa Resources Corp, Visa Locations: Washington ,

☆ Defensive stocks for worried investors to buy if upcoming threats rattle the market
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

With the market on edge ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, here's a way to play it safe. In anticipation of the Fed's decision, stocks are losing their momentum this week while oil prices surge and consumer sentiment sours. These stocks have a dividend yield of greater than 3% and are still in the green this year, making them a strong hedge against potential near-term volatility. Oil and natural gas producer Coterra Energy has the highest dividend yield of the list and has popped 12% so far this year. The company also offers a dividend yield of 3.83%.

Organizations: Federal, CNBC Pro, Coterra Energy, Digital Realty Trust, Essex Property Trust, Business Machines, Hasbro Locations: Central, Essex, U.S

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