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☆ Earnings could keep the market on edge in week ahead as investors wait for Fed
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-20 | by ( Patti Domm | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

I do think that will happen even more in the week ahead as the Fed is in a blackout period. S & P Global PMI data is released for both services and manufacturing Tuesday. "The market continues to think the Fed does not have to administer as much medicine as the Fed tells us they plan to. Earnings, earnings, earnings Stocks were lower in the past week, with the S & P 500 off by 1.8%. "It's a mild earnings recession, but it's an earnings recession.

☆ Citi strategist expects weakness in early 2023 is a buying opportunity. Here are his large-cap stock picks
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

With recession risks in focus for investors positioning for 2023, Citi strategist Scott Chronert refreshed his large-cap stock picks for the year ahead. According to a Tuesday note, the strategist projects the broader market index will hit 3,700 mid-year, while rising to 4,000 at year-end. For investors, that means any volatility in the first part of 2023 could be used to their advantage. Chronert added T-Mobile to the bank's large cap focus list, saying the telecommunications stock is a defensive pick. Meanwhile, HCA Healthcare is a defensive pick expected to benefit from "improving labor supply" this year, according to the note.

☆ Bank of America's top 2023 picks include an under-the-radar tech stock
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Investors looking for somewhere to park their money in the new year may want to consider these top stock picks, according to Bank of America. The bank outlined 11 of its favorite names for 2023 in a note to clients Wednesday. Some names, however, may be better positioned to ride out the volatility, according to the Wall Street firm. As uncertainty lingers, here are some of the names Bank of America recommends: One under-the-radar pick is Analog Devices , a semiconductor stock that sold off about 7% in 2022. Another 2023 name to buy is health-care stock Humana , which outperformed in 2022 as investors flocked toward safe-haven sectors.

☆ Walmart, Best Buy, Trader Joe's and other retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving this year — see the list
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Ann Matica | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Stores like Walmart and Best Buy will be closing their doors on Thanksgiving again this year. Here's a list of retailers that have decided to stay closed on Thanksgiving Day. AppleREUTERS/Alyssa PointerApple stores located in the US will be closed this Thanksgiving, according to a company spokesperson. NordstromJeff Greenberg/Contributor/Universal Images Group Editorial via GettyNordstrom will not be opening its doors for business this Thanksgiving, according to Forbes. PetcoEducation Images/Contributor/Universal Images Group Editorial via GettyA company spokesperson confirmed to Insider that Petco will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day.

☆ A fund manager with 50 years' experience is beating the S&P 500 this year. How he did it and the stocks he's watching
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

That bear market perspective is setting the Wall Street veteran apart in a bleeding red year for the stock market. Kornitzer said the fund could buy in again, depending on how they move in the bear market. The Buffalo flexible fund currently holds 57 stocks, with Microsoft as its largest position, accounting for 7.5% of the portfolio. Calling it an "odd creature," he said the Buffalo fund has moved from being thought of as a "60/40" fund split between stocks and bonds, to pure equity. A bear market doesn't have to be devastating, he said, if you can find hidden value stocks amid the carnage.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Avis, Pinduoduo, Starbucks, Alibaba and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

People wait in line at Avis rental agency in the Miami International Airport Car Rental Center. Starbucks — Starbucks' shares dropped more than 5% in midday trading. Avis Budget Group — Shares of the rental car company jumped more than 12% after being upgraded by JPMorgan to overweight from neutral. Analysts believe car rental prices will remain elevated longer than investors believe. Tractor Supply Company — Shares of Tractor Supply Company rose 5.5% along with the market.

☆ What Cramer is watching Friday — a new wild card for Musk and Twitter, more earnings
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Twitter (TWTR) and Musk new wild card. A separate report in the Washington Post said Musk is planning to cut the Twitter workforce by 75%. Jeffries lowered price target for Club name Estee Lauder (EL), but maintains its buy rating. Dow Inc. (DOW) price target raised to $47 from $45 at Citi. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

☆ Tractor Supply CEO Hal Lawton: Consumers are feeling the weight of inflation
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | 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 EmailTractor Supply CEO Hal Lawton: Consumers are feeling the weight of inflationTractor Supply CEO Hal Lawton joins CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to break down the company's third-quarter earnings report.

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Tractor Supply CEO Hal Lawton
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | 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 EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Tractor Supply CEO Hal LawtonTractor Supply CEO Hal Lawton joins CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to break down the company's third-quarter earnings report. Lawton also breaks down the company's raised full-year forecast and the state of the consumer amid high inflation. "I think the consumer is being judicious on their spend," Lawton tells CNBC.

☆ What Cramer is watching Thursday — Tesla slides, IBM surprises, Danaher rolls on
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

IBM — A truly good quarter with excellent numbers when it comes to mainframe and hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence. Club holding Danaher (DHR) beat and raise ... no slowdown, all systems go ... company says growth was broad-based across all segments of the company. Company beat top and bottom line estimates as travel demand remains strong. 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.

☆ Tesla and Truss, 5% and 150
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

A Tesla model 3 car is seen in their showroom in Singapore October 22, 2021. read more The latest European tech sector earnings on Thursday were downbeat, too. Bank of England Deputy Governor Ben Broadbent said the BoE would respond to changes in Truss's tax and spending policies. read moreKey developments that should provide more direction to U.S. markets later on Thursday:* European Union summit in Brussels* U.S. Oct Philadelphia business index. They do not reflect the views of Reuters News, which, under the Trust Principles, is committed to integrity, independence, and freedom from bias.

☆ Nasdaq 100 futures fall after major averages end two-day rally
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Nasdaq 100 futures fell on Wednesday night after surging Treasury yields ended a two-day rally for the major averages. Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped by 12 points, or 0.04%. S&P 500 futures declined 0.26%, while Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.49%. During the regular session Wednesday, the major averages snapped a two-day winning streak, though all three indexes remain on track for a positive week. Investors monitored rising Treasury yields for recession signals even with a stronger-than-expected earnings season underway.

☆ These stocks reporting this week typically beat and gain on earnings days
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

When looking for companies with a winning earnings history, CNBC Pro reviewed data from Bespoke Investment Group to find names that beat per-share earnings estimates 75% of the time or more and had an average gain on earnings day of at least 1%. Shares are down almost 50% year to date, but have about 31% upside to the average analyst target price, according to FactSet. The bank has beaten Wall Street expectations 84% of the time and has an average 1.7% rally on earnings days. Citizens Financial's shares are down about 23% so far this year and has 20% upside from the average analyst price target, according to FactSet. The stock is down about 15% year to date and has about 16% upside to the average price target, according to FactSet.

☆ Trucking company XPO releases some quarterly results ahead of brokerage spinoff
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Frank Holland | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The XPO Logistics Inc. logo on a truck departing the company's distribution hub in Barcelona, Spain, on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Trucking company XPO Logistics on Monday said it expects to post third quarter revenue that would come in below analysts' expectations. For the truck brokerage segment that will become RXO, the company expects revenue to decrease 2% year over year and volume to increase 9%. Truck brokerage connects truckers with customers in the on-demand "spot market." The RXO spinoff follows a previous spinoff of XPO's contract logistics business into GXO , which began trading last year.

☆ What Cramer is watching Monday — BofA nice beat and my informal poll says people hate the market
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

WFC price target hikes at BMO Capital and Piper Sandler. Citi lowers price target on American Airlines (AAL) to $15 per share from $16. Mizuho cuts price target on Dow Inc. (DOW) to $46 per share from $62, pricing is falling apart. RBC Capital cut price target on Datadog (DDOG) to $105 per share from $125, getting more conservative. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

☆ October's wild trading could give way to a new stock rally, as earnings roll out in the week ahead
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Patti Domm | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

But Emanuel sees the chance for a 17% to 20% rally in the S & P 500. The S & P 500 was down about 0.9% for the week, as of Friday afternoon, and it was hovering just above 3,600. S & P 500 earnings are expected to grow by 3.6% for the third quarter, based on actual reports and estimates, according to Refinitiv. Without the boost from more than doubling profits from energy companies, S & P earnings would decline by 3.1%. Week ahead calendar Monday Earnings: Bank of America , Bank of NY Mellon, Charles Schwab 8:30 a.m.

☆ Investing Club: The week in review, the week ahead — Oct. 14, 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Club trades for the week Monday Bought 20 shares of Constellation Brands (STZ); Trust owns 390 shares of STZ. On Wednesday, the September producer price index was reported to have risen 0.4% monthly, double the expectation. On Thursday, the September consumer price index was also reported to have increased 0.4% monthly, above the expectation for a 0.3% increase. Excluding automobile sales, sales were up 0.1% slightly ahead of the expectations. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

☆ What Cramer is watching Wednesday — more hot inflation, PepsiCo strong, drug stocks mixed
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Raymond James lowers price target on Club holding Procter & Gamble (PG) to $155 per share from $175; keeps outperform (buy) rating). Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) downgraded to equal weight from overweight (hold from buy) at Morgan Stanley. Piper Sandler cuts Yeti (YETI) price target to $48 per share from $76 but keeps overweight (buy) rating. Deutsche Bank lowers price targets on all asset gatherers: BlackRock (BLK), Blackstone (BX) and KKR (KKR). As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

☆ FTC Clears Tractor Supply’s $320 Million Deal to Buy Smaller Rival
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Sarah Nassauer | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Tractor Supply will receive $72 million for the sale of some Orscheln Farm & Home stores under an agreement with the FTC. Tractor Supply said a federal regulator has approved its purchase of Orscheln Farm & Home, a smaller rival in the rural-lifestyle retail business, after a year and a half of negotiations and lobbying by state attorneys general. Tractor Supply said Tuesday it will pay $320 million for the 166 stores, the largest acquisition in the company’s history. However, it will only keep 81 stores as part of an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission, which includes the sale of 12 locations to Buchheits, a small home-improvement and farm and ranch retailer, and 73 locations to Bomgaars, another small retailer in the category, said Hal Lawton , chief executive of Tractor Supply, in an interview.

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