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☆ Insider buying in US regional banks at 3-year high as execs look to bolster confidence
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-05 | by ( Shubham Batra | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

June 5 (Reuters) - Regional bank executives buying shares in their own companies hit a three-year high in the United States during the second quarter of 2023 as they rushed to restore investor confidence in their firms following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. US Bancorp (USB.N), East West Bancorp (EWBC.O), Zions Bancorp (ZION.O) and SoFi Technologies (SOFI.O) are some of the names from the 244 banks that saw heavy insider buying in the second quarter. The ratio of buyers to sellers in the regional banking sector has also hit a record high in the second quarter of 2023, according to the data. Bank stocks have stabilized in recent weeks, but haven't recovered their March losses. Bank deposits, however, started stabilizing from April.

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Intel, C3.ai, Advance Auto Parts, HP and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Ambarella — The chip stock fell 11.76%. Hewlett Packard Enterprise – Shares of the tech company slid 7.09% a day after the company posted a mixed quarterly report. HP – The stock fell 6.05%. Its adjusted earnings per share of 80 cents topped the 76 cents per share expected. Twilio – The tech stock rallied 11.09%.

Persons: David Zinsner, Ambarella, KeyBanc, Carvana, Twilio, KeyCorp, CNBC's Hakyung Kim, Jesse Pound, Brian Evans, Tanaya Macheel, Fred Imbert Organizations: Intel, Avis Budget, Deutsche Bank, Nvidia —, Nvidia, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, HP, Refinitiv, Micron Technology, Goldman Sachs Global Semiconductor Conference, Micron, Partners, Zions Bancorp, Citizens Financial Group, Truist Locations: China, –

☆ It’s Not Just the Debt Ceiling
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-26 | by ( Jeff Sommer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

These include:The potential for economic drag from the more restrictive fiscal policy that House Republicans are demanding from President Biden as a prerequisite for an increase in the debt ceiling. Oddly, the debt ceiling crisis provided temporary relief for many of the nation’s banks, economists for Moody’s Investor Service found in a recent study. “The debt ceiling impasse has been a tailwind for the banks,” Jill Cetina, associate managing director for Moody’s, said in an interview. But once the debt ceiling is lifted and the Treasury begins to raise money by selling large quantities of bonds, those purchases by investors in the open market will drain money from banks. “This may not be what you would expect, but the resolution of the debt ceiling crisis will be a headwind for banks,” she said.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: PacWest, DraftKings, Pfizer, Foot Locker and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-22 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. DraftKings — Shares of the sports gambling platform soared 8% in midday trading. Earlier on Monday, UBS upgraded the stock to buy from neutral on strong growth in new states. Zions Bancorporation — The bank stock jumped 6.7% after Hovde Group initiated coverage of Zions at outperform, with a $40 price target, according to FactSet. Norfolk Southern — Norfolk Southern gained less than 1% during midday trading.

WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told bank CEOs on Thursday that more mergers may be necessary after a series of bank failures, CNN reported on Friday, citing two people familiar with the matter. The Treasury readout did not mention bank mergers, but CNN quoted sources as saying that consolidation was discussed. Yellen told Reuters in an interview in Japan last week that pressures on U.S. regional bank earnings may lead to more concentration in the sector and regulators will likely be open to such mergers. But the report that she gave a similar message directly to bank CEOs, alongside news that talks over the U.S. debt ceiling were at an impasse, had a significant impact on markets on Friday. Two-year Treasury yields initially dropped by some 11 basis points on Friday after the report, while benchmark 10-year yields fell by about five basis points.

The markets are headed toward a positive week and certain stocks stood out from the rest. The S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were up 1.5% and 2.9% week to date, respectively. Regional bank stocks were among this week's most notable gainers after a difficult few weeks. Regional bank stocks Comerica and Zions Bancorporation saw the largest gains this week, with shares surging 22.7% and 21.8%, respectively. Semiconductor design company Synopsys ' stock jumped 12.5% week to date and hit a new 52-week high Friday.

☆ US regional bank stocks fall after Yellen says more bank mergers necessary
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

NEW YORK, May 19 (Reuters) - Shares of U.S. regional lenders fell on Friday after CNN reported that U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told bank chief executives that more mergers may be necessary following a series of bank failures. Yellen also reaffirmed the strength and soundness of the country's banking system at the meeting with bank CEOs on Thursday in the aftermath of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank. The KBW Regional Banking Index (.KRX) fell 3%, with shares of PacWest Bancorp (PACW.O) and Western Alliance (WAL.N) among the biggest losers as they shed 4% each. The regional bank crisis has been partly blamed by some on aggressive interest rates by the U.S. Federal Reserve, which forced some lenders to seek new capital to make up for a fall in the value of assets linked to interest rates. The debt ceiling dispute has weighed on market sentiment, including for regional bank stocks.

Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) constituent Cisco Systems Inc's (CSCO.O) shares fell 4.3% in premarket trading after it said a large backlog of products weighed on demand for new orders from customers. Shares of Walmart Inc (WMT.N) rose 1.7% after the retailer raised its annual sales and profit targets, befitting from inflation-wary consumers trading down to cheaper groceries. ET, Dow e-minis were down 31 points, or 0.09%, S&P 500 e-minis were up 1.75 points, or 0.04%, and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were up 15 points, or 0.11%. Bath & Body Works Inc (BBWI.N) gained 13% after the beauty and skincare firm raised its annual profit forecast. Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he welcomed and expected more investment from global chipmakers in the country.

Walmart — Shares of the big box retailer rose slightly after the company reported an earnings and revenue beat for the fiscal first quarter. However, its adjusted earnings guidance for the fiscal second quarter came in lower than expectations. Bath & Body Works — The retailer's shares jumped more than 9% after its fiscal first quarter earnings topped expectations. Take-Two Interactive — Shares surged almost 13% and hit a new 52-week high following the company's earnings announcement Wednesday. To be sure, the company's guidance for bookings in the first-quarter and full-year fell below Wall Street's expectations.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Walmart, Take-Two Interactive, Bath & Body Works and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Sale signs inside the Bath and Body Works store in Edmonton. Walmart also reported stronger-than-expected adjusted earnings and revenue, according to Refinitiv. Take-Two Interactive Software — The video game company surged 14% after posting better-than-expected revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter. Bath & Body Works — The retailer of body care and fragrance saw its stock surge nearly 10% in premarket after the company posted stronger-than-expected earnings and revenue for the latest quarter. Bath & Body Works also raised its full-year earnings guidance.

May 17 (Reuters) - Shares of U.S. regional lenders jumped on Wednesday on growing investor confidence that the worst of the banking crisis was likely over, following news of strong deposit growth at Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL.N). Arthur Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley Wealth, said Western Alliance's deposit growth disclosure was good news for worried investors. "Western Alliance, one of the most hard-hit banks, came out with a filing showing deposit increase. Western Alliance shares, which are down 41% year-to-date, surged 10% to $34.81, erasing losses recorded over the last two weeks. Other regional lenders closed higher: PacWest Bancorp (PACW.O), whose stock has lost nearly 76% of its value year-to-date, spiked 22%.

Shares of U.S. regional banks rose, led by a 12.6% rise in Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL.N) as the lender's deposit growth exceeded $2 billion and brokerage Bank of America Global Research resumed coverage of the bank with a "buy" rating. The KBW Regional Banking Index (.KRX) rose 3.1% after losing 1.8% in the previous session, while S&P 500 banks (.SPXBK) added 2.4%. "Cautious optimism expressed from both President Biden and Speaker (Kevin) McCarthy about the progress of the debt talks has made people feel a little bit better," said Michael James, managing director of equity trading at Wedbush Securities. Retailers Target Corp(TGT.N) and TJX Companies Inc (TJX.N) forecast current-quarter profit below expectations despite beating estimates for the first quarter. Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 2.69-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and by a 1.39-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq.

Shares of U.S. regional banks rose, led by a 11.6% premarket rise in Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL.N) as the lender's deposit growth exceeded $2 billion and brokerage Bank of America Global Research resumed coverage of the bank with a "buy" rating. U.S. President Joe Biden will continue talks with congressional leaders on the debt ceiling later this week, the White House said one day after an hour-long meeting seen as productive. "Cautious optimism expressed from both President (Joe) Biden and Speaker (Kevin) McCarthy about the progress of the debt talks has made people feel a little bit better," said Michael James, managing director of equity trading at Wedbush Securities. Target Corp(TGT.N) edged 0.4% higher in choppy trading after the retailer beat first-quarter profit expectations but forecast current-quarter profit below expectations. ET, Dow e-minis were up 129 points, or 0.39%, S&P 500 e-minis were up 13 points, or 0.32%, and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were up 18.5 points, or 0.14%.

☆ US regional bank shares jump on Western Alliance deposits growth
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

May 17 (Reuters) - Shares of U.S. regional lenders climbed premarket on Wednesday, looking to break out of range-bound trading as an update on Western Alliance Bancorp's (WAL.N) deposit levels soothed concerns that the U.S. banking crisis was getting worse. Western Alliance shares shot up 11% to $35.18, on course to erase losses recorded over the last two weeks if gains hold. Western Alliance and other regional lenders have seen their stock valuations battered by worries around a broader crisis and funding costs, with consumers moving money into bigger banks after three mid-sized U.S. lenders collapsed in the last two months. The bank's shares have seesawed in the last few sessions, rallying nearly 18% on Monday only to give back those gains a day later. Shares of Comerica Inc (CMA.N), Zions Bancorp (ZION.O) and KeyCorp (KEY.N) were also up between 1.3% and 3.5%.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Tesla, Western Alliance, Target & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Musk said that although he expects an economic downturn for the next 12 months, Tesla is well-positioned for the long run. Western Alliance — Western Alliance popped 15% after the regional bank said deposit growth so far this quarter surpassed $2 billion as of May 12. Target — Shares of the big-box retailer rose more than 2% after the company topped Wall Street's earnings expectations for its fiscal first quarter. It also topped expectations for first-quarter comparable sales, per StreetAccount, but its revenue missed estimates. Keysight Technologies — Shares popped more than 7% after Keysight Technologies topped earnings expectations for the fiscal second quarter.

☆ Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Inch Higher
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

Stock futures are ticking higher, suggesting major indexes could recover slightly after falling Tuesday on worries about a potential debt-ceiling default . Meanwhile, regional bank shares are jumping, on track to extend a recent stretch of high volatility. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell to 3.536%, from 3.548% Tuesday. The two-year Treasury yield bucked the trend, rising to 4.099%, from 4.072%. The WSJ Dollar Index gained 0.3%, on pace to finish higher for the sixth session in the last eight trading days.

☆ Stocks making the biggest premarket moves: Western Alliance, TJX, Wynn, Tesla & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading:Western Alliance — Shares popped 12% premarket after Western Alliance said its deposit growth for the current quarter exceeded $2 billion as of May 12, up from the $1.8 billion in deposit growth for the quarter through May 9. Target also said it expects sales to remain sluggish in the current quarter, marked by a single digit decrease in comparable sales. Zions Bancorporation — The Salt Lake City-based bank added 4.7% as regional banks moved higher in premarket trading, led by Western Alliance. It guided for between $2.00 and $2.06 EPS for the current quarter, above analysts' forecast of $1.96. Doximity — The medical software stock dropped nearly 10% premarket, one day after the company issued weak guidance for the current quarter.

☆ Western Alliance soars 12% to lead rally in regional bank stocks after the lender says deposits increased by more than $2 billion
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Carla Mozée | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Western Alliance shares surged Wednesday after telling investors that deposits continue to stabilize. Deposit growth exceeded $2 billion on a quarter-to-date basis as of May 12, the lender said. Regional bank stocks followed Western Alliance's lead higher. Western Alliance shares zoomed up 12% to $35.45, the highest since May 2 when they traded above $36 each. Western Alliance shares have suffered a loss of more than 40% during 2023.

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Markets are playing a waiting game
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | 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. President Joe Biden, likewise, expressed optimism that a deal with Republicans to raise or suspend the debt ceiling could be reached. Biden will meet congressional leaders today to continue talks about the debt ceiling. Subscribe here to get this report sent directly to your inbox each morning before markets open.

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Investors are playing a waiting game
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. President Joe Biden, likewise, expressed optimism that a deal with Republicans to raise or suspend the debt ceiling could be reached. The S&P 500 added 0.3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.14% to snap a five-day losing streak and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.66%. Biden will meet congressional leaders today to continue talks about the debt ceiling. Subscribe here to get this report sent directly to your inbox each morning before markets open.

"Markets reacted positively because they saw the inflation data as a small positive," said Michael Harris, president at hedge fund Quest Partners LLC. The rate-sensitive S&P 500 technology sector index (.SPLRCT) went up 1.22% and the communication services (.SPLRCL) rose 1.69%. REUTERS/Brendan McDermidIndexes were choppy during the session, as investors digested the positive inflation print with concerns about the looming debt ceiling. Advancing issues outnumbered decliners on the NYSE by a 1.32-to-1 ratio; on Nasdaq, a 1.40-to-1 ratio favored advancers. The S&P 500 posted 18 new 52-week highs and 11 new lows; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 86 new highs and 152 new lows.

The Labor Department's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.9% in April from a year ago and compared with expectations of a 5% increase. The lower-than-expected inflation data drove the Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC) up as much as 1.17% to its highest intraday level in more than eight months. The rate-sensitive S&P 500 technology sector index (.SPLRCT) rose 0.82%, while communication services (.SPLRCL) was up 1.21%. Declining issues outnumbered advancers on the NYSE by a 1.17-to-1 ratio; on Nasdaq, a 1.03-to-1 ratio favored advancers. The S&P 500 posted 14 new 52-week highs and 11 new lows; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 71 new highs and 135 new lows.

The Labor Department's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.9% in April from a year ago and compared with expectations of a 5% increase. "You still have a reasonably strong economy and rates that are not going any higher." ET, Dow e-minis were up 181 points, or 0.54%, S&P 500 e-minis were up 33.75 points, or 0.82%, and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were up 116.25 points, or 0.88%. Shares of regional banks rose after a few volatile sessions last week on concerns about the health of the sector. Oil and gas producer Occidental Petroleum Corp (OXY.N) fell 0.9% after its first-quarter earnings fell short of analysts' estimates.

Large-cap technology stocks, including Apple Inc (AAPL.O) and Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O), dipped about 0.4% each in premarket trading. ET, Dow e-minis were down 62 points, or 0.18%, S&P 500 e-minis were down 7.25 points, or 0.18%, and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were down 25.25 points, or 0.19%. PacWest Bancorp (PACW.O) fell 2.5%, while Zions Bancorporation (ZION.O) and Western Alliance Bank (WAL.N) inched up 0.7% and 0.6%, respectively. Oil and gas producer Occidental Petroleum Corp (OXY.N) fell 1.5% after its first-quarter earnings fell short of analysts' estimates. Airbnb Inc (ABNB.O) lost 13.5% as the vacation rental booking company saw fewer bookings and lower average daily rates in the second quarter.

☆ CNBC Daily Open: A deceptive calmness
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-09 | 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. Indeed, the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) fell by 2%. April's consumer price index report, expected Wednesday, and the producer price index on Thursday will either reinforce or dispel some of those fears. Subscribe here to get this report sent directly to your inbox each morning before markets open.

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