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☆ Bitcoin struggles around $23,000 level as new-year rally loses steam
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Bitcoin continues to trade in a tight range of $18,000 to $25,000 mark, keeping investors on edge about where the price is going next. Bitcoin fell as low as $22,655 early Monday morning, its lowest level since Jan. 31, according to Coin Metrics, after breaking through the $24,000 on Thursday. The price of bitcoin dipped below $23,000 over the weekend as investors digested the latest U.S. employment numbers and looked toward a batch of Federal Reserve member speeches. "Expectations are shifting to more tightening, and higher rates for longer (what the Fed has been saying all along), which is not good for risk-on assets," she added. Bitcoin is trading "at the deepest overbought condition in over two years" and is "due for a brake check," according to Wolfe Research.

☆ Bernstein says tech stocks could face another lost decade
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

After outperforming by 8.6% on average every year for the previous eight years, tech performance reversed dramatically in 2022. That could mean tech is entering a new period of tepid growth, Toni Sacconaghi, senior research analyst at Bernstein, said in a note Monday. "We worry that relative stock performance for tech over the next several years risks being more muted, akin to the lost decade following the tech bubble bursting," he said. But as in the "lost decade," the market found fresh leaders to drive the next big rally in tech and it may need to do so again in this new period, Sacconaghi said. "And it took time for a new era of tech leaders to emerge."

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Dell, On Semiconductor, PayPal, Catalent & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The PayPal logo displayed on a smartphone screen with a stock market graphic in the background. On Semiconductor — Shares gained more than 1% after the company reported earnings Monday that beat Wall Street estimates. The company posted $2.1 billion in revenue for the quarter, a 13.5% increase from $1.85 billion in revenue last year. Dell — The tech company saw its shares fall 3.7% after it announced its plans to lay off 5% of its workforce. PayPal — Shares of the payments company fell more than 3% after Raymond James downgraded the stock to market perform from outperform.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Pinterest, Chegg, Take-Two Interactive and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Chegg — Chegg shares sank 20% in extended trading after sharing weaker-than-expected first-quarter and full-year revenue guidance, according to Refinitiv. Skyworks Solutions — The semiconductor stock gained 3% in extended trading after announcing a $2 billion share buyback program. ZoomInfo reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue, according to FactSet. Leggett & Platt — Shares of Leggett & Platt fell more than 5% in extended trading after fourth-quarter earnings came in below analysts' expectations, according to FactSet. Full-year per-share earnings guidance for the home and automobile products manufacturer also fell short of analysts' expectations.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Tyson Foods, PayPal, Children's Place and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Tyson Foods – Shares of the food processing giant suffered a 6% drop in premarket trading after the company reported weaker-than-expected results for the first quarter. Analysts expected $1.34 per share in earnings and revenue of $13.52 billion, according to Refinitiv. PayPal — Shares of the payments company fell 2.6% in premarket after Raymond James downgraded the stock to market perform from outperform. Lyft — Shares of the ride-hailing company fell about 2% in premarket trading after Lyft was downgraded to hold from buy at research firm Gordon Haskett. Energizer Holdings — The battery maker's stock fell 6% after revenue and earnings for the recent quarter fell short of expectations, according to analysts surveyed by FactSet.

☆ S&P 500 forms bullish ‘golden cross’ pattern. Here’s what typically happens next
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-03 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

On Thursday, the broad market index formed what Wall Street calls a "golden cross," which happens when a 50-day moving average crosses through and above the 200-day moving average. Traders and analysts use the golden cross as an indicator that a market trend is about to turn more positive. There have now been 37 golden crosses on the S & P 500 since 1950, according to Carson Group chief market strategist Ryan Detrick. For some analysts, it's only considered a golden cross if the 200-day is sloping upward. But golden crosses tend to shine when associated with recessions, according to Bank of America chart analyst Stephen Suttmeier.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Nordstrom, Ford and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-03 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Alphabet — The tech giant saw its shares drop 1% following the aftermath of its disappointing earnings report. Alphabet's posted earnings per share of $1.05 missed Refinitiv analyst consensus estimates of $1.18 per share. The company posted its largest quarterly revenue decline since 2016 as it fended off a strong dollar, China production issues and a difficult macro picture. Ford – Ford Motor shared shed 6% after fourth-quarter earnings fell short of both Wall Street and its own guidance. The Wall Street firm said the rally is driven by a short squeeze.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin hovers near $24,000, and judge dismisses lawsuit against Coinbase: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Andrew Thurman, head of content at Nansen, discusses the blockchain analytics firm's recent research on trends and the impact of the FTX collapse on the industry.

☆ Bitcoin briefly rises above $24,000, extending its new year rally amid a broader gain in tech stocks
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Bankruptcy filings from Celsius and Voyager have raised questions about what happens to investors' crypto when a platform fails. Bitcoin briefly touched the $24,000 level on Thursday, reaching a key technical level and building on its January rally. The up move came a day after the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point. "The market took the latest FOMC as dovish, but bitcoin's rally remains precarious," said Yuya Hasegawa, crypto market analyst at Japanese bitcoin exchange Bitbank. "The price did rise on Wednesday, but failed to close above $24k and its momentum seems to be on the decline."

☆ Bitcoin is overdue for a pause before bullish trend continues, says Wolfe Research
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

"Bitcoin is still trading at the deepest overbought condition in over two years," the firm's Rob Ginsberg said in a note this week. "Sometimes these extended overbought signals can be a sign of momentum, but our sense is that it's overdue for a brake check." Investor sentiment got a boost in January from lower inflation readings and optimism around the possibility the Federal Reserve will soon slow down its inflation-fighting rate hikes. After the Federal Reserve said the "disinflationary process has started" at the conclusion of its policy meeting, bitcoin rose again. "An overbought condition this extreme simply is unsustainable regardless of the security," he said.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Meta, Align Technology, FedEx, Honeywell and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Align Technology — The orthodontics company saw its shares rise 14% after its quarterly earnings and revenue beat analyst expectations. Align also said it will repurchase up to $1 billion of its common stock over the next three years. The company generated $9.19 billion of revenue, while analysts surveyed by Refinitiv were looking for $9.25 billion. Beauty — Shares for the cosmetics company jumped 1.67% after its fiscal third quarter revenue topped analysts' estimates. Refinitiv analysts had previously called for per-share earnings of 23 cents on revenue of $121.8 million.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Meta, Align Technology, Coinbase, Eli Lilly and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Late Wednesday, Meta reported revenue that topped analysts' expectations and announced a $40 billion stock buyback plan. Firms also responded positively to Meta's earnings report, with Bank of America and Goldman Sachs rating the stock a buy. W.W. Grainger reported adjusted quarterly earnings of $7.14 per diluted share, which came in ahead of the $7.01 per share estimated by analysts, according to FactSet. Align Technology — The orthodontics company saw its shares surge 28% the day after its quarterly earnings and revenue beat analysts' expectations, according to Refinitiv. The company posted earnings and revenue that came in short of analysts' estimates, according to FactSet.

☆ Cathie Wood sees bitcoin rising above $500,000 and lauds its resiliency after FTX collapse
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Ark Invest chief investment officer Cathie Wood is still bullish on the cryptocurrency, however, and continues betting its price will eventually reach $500,000, she told CNBC's "Squawk Box" Wednesday morning. Wood is also a big investor in the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, known by its ticker GBTC, through the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) . Last year, Grayscale sued the Securities and Exchange Commission over its decision to block the conversion of its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust to an exchange-traded fund. "The SEC has dragged its feet in terms of a bitcoin ETF, while approving a bitcoin futures ETF – it just doesn't make any sense to us," Wood added. Wood just posted her best month ever as her beaten-down favorite stocks staged a big comeback in the new year.

☆ Stocks making the biggest premarket moves: Peloton, Snap, AMD, Electronic Arts & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading:Peloton — The fitness equipment maker jumped more than 5% in the premarket after reporting fiscal second quarter revenue of $792.7 million, above a Refinitiv forecast of $710 million. Peloton said its net loss narrowed year over year and subscription revenue was higher than sales of the product. Advanced Micro Devices — Shares of chipmaker AMD rose more than 3% premarket after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that beat Wall Street expectations. Electronic Arts — Shares of the video game publisher fell nearly 10% after the Electronic Arts' fiscal third quarter results missed expectations for adjusted earnings and net bookings, according to StreetAccount. Match Group — The online dating company slid 8.3% after reporting quarterly revenue that missed Wall Street expectations.

☆ Silvergate Capital shares jump after BlackRock reports increased stake in the crypto bank
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-31 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Silvergate Capital jumped on Tuesday afternoon after BlackRock reported a 7% stake in the crypto bank. More than 70% of Silvergate Capital shares that are freely available to trade are sold short, according to FactSet data. Shares of the bank slid sharply November, when the crypto exchange FTX, a Silvergate customer, collapsed in scandal. Silvergate shares are now down about 20% in 2023. Earlier this month, shares of Silvergate tanked more than 40% after the bank reported massive withdrawals in the fourth quarter in light of the FTX collapse.

☆ January was bitcoin's best month since 2021, but crypto isn't ready for a 'rocket ship rally' yet
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-31 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

For some investors, however, its strong month isn't necessarily a green light to jump back into the crypto market. As of Tuesday, bitcoin is set to finish the month up 38.39%, which would make it its best month since October 2021 and its best January in 10 years, according to Coin Metrics. Ether , which led the crypto recovery last summer ahead of the merge, has risen 31% this month, coming off a 67.06% decline for 2022. However, "we're not so sure bitcoin is ready for another rocket ship rally just yet." "Thus far, the rise in BTC dominance looks reminiscent of April 2019, during which a BTC rally marked a crypto market bottom, much akin to rising BTC dominance lately."

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: McDonald's, UPS, General Motors and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-31 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The company reported an adjusted $2.12 per share on $43.11 billion in revenue. United Parcel Service – Shares of UPS rose 1.9% after the company reported earnings that beat analyst expectations. The company reported earnings of $3.86 per share, well below a Refinitiv consensus estimate of $4.06 per share. The company reported $3.63 in adjusted earnings per share on $5.17 billion of revenue. Wall Street analysts were expected $2.93 in earnings per share on $4.58 billion of revenue, according to StreetAccount.

☆ These stocks reporting earnings this week usually top Wall Street estimates and rally
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-29 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Monday kicks off the busiest week of earnings season with 20% of the S & P 500 set to report. CNBC Pro found a handful of names, using data from Bespoke Investment Group, that both beat per-share earnings estimates at least 70% of the time and also rise 1%, on average, on earnings day. The company's shares rise 1.17% on average on earnings day. It has an earnings beat rate of 83% and a sales beat rate of 56%. Telecoms giant T-Mobile similarly has an earnings beat rate of 80% and could rise about 1.3% on the day of its results.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: American Express, Intel, Silvergate Capital and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-27 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Colgate-Palmolive — Shares fell more than 4% after Colgate-Palmolive released its latest earnings results. The guidance came even as the company reported earnings that beat on top and bottom lines. Visa — The payments stock rose by more than 2% after a better-than-expected fiscal first quarter. Analysts surveyed by Refinitiv had expected earnings of $2.01 per share on revenue of $7.7 billion. Net revenue rose 12% year over year, with total cross-border volume climbing 22%.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Intel, Chevron, American Express, Silvergate and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-27 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Advanced Micro Devices — Chip stocks such as Advanced Micro Devices fell as a group following Intel's results. Shares of Advanced Micro Devices fell nearly 2.4%, while shares of Nvidia and Micro dipped about 1.5% each. Chevron — Shares dipped more than 1% after Chevron reported its latest earnings results. American Express — Shares of the credit card company rose 5% despite weaker-than-expected results for the fourth quarter. American Express reported $2.07 in earnings per share on $14.18 billion of revenue.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFTX's Big Tech connections revealed, and what soulbound NFTs mean for web3 users: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Calanthia Mei of Masa Finance explains the company's new soulbound NFT protocol on Ethereum.

☆ Kraken's head of strategy discusses the company's strategy in 2023 post-layoffs and future projects
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | Mai Tejapaibul | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailKraken's head of strategy discusses the company's strategy in 2023 post-layoffs and future projectsCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Thomas Perfumo, head of strategy for Kraken, outlines the crypto exchange's focus amid the current downturn.

☆ Favorite income ideas of top performing funds cluster around similar stocks
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

CNBC Pro found four income funds that have performed well over the past three years, which could be opportunities for investors searching for reliable income as the year progresses: The BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund , Neuberger Berman Dividend Growth Fund , Invesco Value Opportunities Fund and Invesco Comstock Fund . Here are the funds: Three stocks stand out as being among the most heavily weighted across three of the funds: JPMorgan , Goldman Sachs and Caterpillar . Financial services names make up a large part of both the BNY Mellon and Invesco Comstock funds, with roughly 30% and 22% of the funds' investments in the sector. Both of them, as well as the Neuberger fund, include JPMorgan, which is the single biggest weighting in the BNY Mellon fund. Goldman Sachs is another favorite financial stocks, being heavily weighted in the BNY Mellon and both Invesco funds.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Southwest, Tesla, Las Vegas Sands and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Tesla — The electric-vehicle maker soared 7% after reporting record revenue and an earnings beat. Wall Street analysts cited upbeat comments about its reopening in Macao on the company earnings call for their positive outlook on the stock. Levi Strauss topped analysts' revenue estimates and beat earnings projections by 5 cents a share. Total segment revenues fell short of expectations, while distributable earnings beat estimates by 12 cents a share. American Airlines — The airline gained 1.5% after its fourth-quarter profits beat Wall Street's expectations, thanks to strong holiday demand and high fares.

☆ Investor Sarat Sethi is finding buying opportunities in cheap stocks that just reported earnings
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Boeing and AT & T are among the big names that posted their numbers Wednesday, following Microsoft, which reported late Tuesday. Still, the investors are looking for companies that, like AT & T, are cheap and will grow cash flow and income, Sethi said. Those may be better opportunities than a stock like Microsoft, which reported mixed results Tuesday after the bell. Sethi didn't say whether he'd sell his shares but that he's "looking at it very carefully." But I think you can look for other opportunities, especially if it's a sizable position."

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