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☆ Jim Cramer disputes five bearish market 'scares' after Wednesday's rebound
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday said investors shouldn't be worried in this market, listing five bearish "scares" that he said are part of the normal market rhythm and shouldn't worry Wall Street so much. Cramer said investors are worried that a commercial real estate collapse is on the horizon and will take down regional banks with it. But that hasn't been the case so far, Cramer said, and even companies with disappointing reports saw their stocks rally. Cramer said investors have trepidations about buying when the market is narrow — dominated by Big Tech — but recommended taking advantage of this scenario, buying low to be ready when the market broadens. Cramer said Nvidia"So, it's easy to scare people, and if you're a short-seller, it's also profitable," Cramer said.

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☆ Linde shares pop as industrial gas giant underpromises and over-delivers — again
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

We expect another year of strong earnings growth from this best-of-breed industrial stock. Quarterly results As we can see in the chart below, this was an all-around strong quarter for Linde. In APAC (27.6% of sales), growth was led by end markets in chemicals, energy, and manufacturing. Updated expectations are for a mild recovery in a few end markets in China for the first half of 2024. EMEA (29.3% of sales) showed growth across all "resilient" end markets, which Linde defines as more consumer-related (healthcare, food and beverage, and electronics), while industrial end markets (manufacturing, chemicals and energy, and metals and mining) lagged.

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☆ Digital ad market shows signs of sharp rebound as Meta, Amazon point to growth
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Jonathan Vanian | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

During that period Meta's ad revenue fell 4%, and Google's ad business suffered a similar drop . A year ago, Meta finance chief Susan Li offered chilling commentary about the state of the digital ad market, telling analysts that the struggling industry would remain in a slump. Meanwhile Alphabet, still the market leader, saw its Google ad business rise 11% to $65.5 billion, boosted by 16% growth at YouTube. Investors will get additional data on the digital ad market when Snap and Pinterest report earnings this week. On the whole, "digital advertising is continuing to eat up share" of worldwide advertising, Williamson said.

Persons: Li, Susan Li, Debra Aho Williamson, William Blair, Williamson, Meta Organizations: Google, YouTube, Insider Intelligence, CNBC, Intelligence, Meta, Investors, Bank of America Global Research Locations: Paris, Russia, Ukraine, China, Red

☆ Jim Cramer talks why investors shouldn't worry about Big Tech valuations
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) 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 EmailJim Cramer talks why investors shouldn't worry about Big Tech valuations'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer takes a closer look at Big Tech's big valuations as earnings roll in.

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☆ A top Wall Street strategist shares the 3 Magnificent 7 stocks that are most likely to continue their outperformance in 2024 — and 2 loaded with 'red flags'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewJust seven stocks accounted for the lion's share of returns for the S&P 500 in 2023. Piper SandlerIn a January 23 note to clients, he said that only three of the seven stocks are well-positioned to keep rising, while two are in a more neutral position and another two are loaded with "red flags." When analyzing the seven stocks, he looked at fundamental traits that make them a strong buy, as well as downside risks to the companies. On fundamentals, Alphabet and Meta each scored a one and Apple came in right behind with a two. But the remaining two stocks in the group — Tesla (TSLA) and Nvidia (NVDA) had a ton of downside risks, he said.

Persons: —, Michael Kantrowitz, Piper Sandler, Kantrowitz, Meta's, Tesla Organizations: Service, Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, Microsoft, Meta, Business, Google, Facebook Locations: lockstep

☆ What to expect when tech behemoth Apple reports quarterly earnings this week
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | 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. Investors shouldn't be surprised if Apple earnings aren't stellar, Jim said. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

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☆ Cramer's week ahead: Fed meeting, labor report, Big Tech earnings
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Cramer warned that the volume of reports next week coupled with comments from the Fed will make it a tough time for any solid investing decisions. On Monday, Cramer said he will be watching as steelmakers Nucor and Cleveland-Cliffs report earnings. The day features earnings reports from Pfizer , General Motors , Microsoft , Alphabet , Starbucks and AMD . Thursday is another big earnings day, with morning reports from Honeywell and Merck and then Apple , Amazon and Meta after close. He said if the unemployment rate doesn't hit 4%, investors shouldn't expect a March rate cut from the Fed.

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, Cramer, you've Organizations: Federal Reserve, Pfizer, General Motors, Microsoft, AMD, Mastercard, Boeing, Honeywell, Merck, Apple, Meta, Chevron, Exxon Locations: Cleveland, Meta, China

☆ We're exiting this industrial stock as it hits a new record high — here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Following the trade, Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust will no longer own shares in the construction equipment maker. Analysts at JPMorgan recently reminded investors that Caterpillar stock has a history of pulling back after the company reports fourth-quarter earnings. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

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☆ The new investment chief at $290 billion BNY Mellon Wealth Management makes the case for her 5 favorite investments while US stocks struggle to break through record highs
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

BNY Mellon Wealth Management's chief investment officer explained why stocks have limited upside. Sinead Colton Grant has hit the ground running in her new role as the chief investment officer at BNY Mellon Wealth Management. What to expect in the economy this yearThe theme of BNY Mellon Wealth Management's 2024 outlook report is "a healthy slowdown." However, Colton Grant acknowledged that there are serious discrepancies between how high- and low-income households experience the economy. 5 top places to invest nowBNY Mellon Wealth Management may be neutral on equities broadly, but it has a bullish overweight rating on US stocks.

Persons: Sinead Colton Grant, BNY, she's, BNY Mellon, Colton Grant, David Kelly, Colton, Kelly, Colton Grant's Organizations: BNY Mellon Wealth, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, BNY Mellon, BNY, JPMorgan Asset Management, Business, Mellon Wealth Management, Federal Reserve, Mellon, Management, Asset Management, BMO Capital Markets Locations: BlackRock, Invesco

☆ Wall Street made bold calls on 4 of our stocks this week. Here's where we stand
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-13 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Wall Street analysts revealed bold predictions on four portfolio stocks this week, as investors digested the latest inflation data and December earnings season kicked off. Morgan Stanley Wall Street's take: HSBC cut Morgan Stanley's rating to hold from buy on Monday, citing weaker guidance for the firm's wealth management business. MS 1Y mountain Morgan Stanley 1 year The Club's take: We don't blame analysts for stepping to the sidelines. Still, Morgan Stanley has strong growth prospects from its investment banking segment, a business we see improving on a better macroeconomic outlook and a pickup in deal activity. Palo Alto Networks Wall Street's take: Morgan Stanley named Palo Alto Networks the bank's top cybersecurity pick on Wednesday.

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☆ Tech stocks dominated 2023 investing. Here's where the sector finds growth in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-31 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

After 2023's blowout run, it's hard to recall the once gloomy investing setup for technology stocks last December. As the calendar year turns, don't expect technology stocks to match 2023's blowout gains, but the year's performance is no fluke. AI stocks may dominate tech-focused investing, but don't sleep on the other emerging themes. GOOGL YTD mountain Alphabet shares in 2023 Both companies have rolled out new initiatives in the months since. Arm Holdings made headlines this year as one of the first major companies to go public , reviving the IPO market after a roughly two-year drought.

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☆ These 3 stocks could rally by another 50%, analysts say, despite big jumps this year
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Three stocks — Liberty Broadband , U.K.'s BT Group and JD Sports Fashion — have risen by double-digit percentages this year. Liberty Broadband Liberty Broadband is a telecommunication holding company that has an ownership interest in Charter Communications, the second-largest cable operator in the United States. The consensus price target of analysts polled by FactSet points to a 55% upside potential for Liberty Broadband shares from the current share price of $82. Deutsche Bank views Liberty Broadband as an attractive way to invest in Charter, estimating it trades at a 32% discount to net asset value (NAV). BT.A-GB YTD line Their price target of 220 pence implies an additional 79% share price increase over the next year from the current share price of 123 pence.

Persons: FactSet, Bryan Kraft, Benjamin Soff, Morgan Stanley, Openreach, Terence Tsui, Kate Calvert, Calvert, JD, Michael Bloom Organizations: Liberty Broadband, BT Group, JD, Wall, CNBC Pro, CNBC Pro Stock, Liberty Broadband Liberty Broadband, Charter Communications, Deutsche Bank, CHTR, BT, JD Sports, North America, Dick's Sporting Goods Locations: United States, Alaska, U.K, BT.A, Europe, North, Derby, Heerlen, Netherlands, U.S

☆ How some of 2023's biggest AI winners have fared a year after ChatGPT's launch
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Within two months of ChatGPT's launch, the groundbreaking chatbot amassed 100 million users, wowing investors, consumers and Wall Street with its ability to compose human-like text and hold a conversation. A year later, Wall Street hasn't stopped obsessing over it. Megacap technology stocks also prospered amid the newfound investor focus on AI. MSFT 1Y mountain Microsoft shares over the last year Rounding out the megacap list, both Meta Platforms and Amazon have rallied more than 177% and 51%, respectively. Salesforce shares surged more than 9% during Thursday's session on the back of a stronger-than-expected quarterly print .

Persons: –, hasn't, Alphabet, Mark Zuckerberg, Andy Jassy, Salesforce, Brent Thill, CNBC's, Snowflake's, ChatGPT, Brad Gerstner Organizations: Federal, Nvidia, Devices, Marvell Technology, Microsoft, OpenAI, Meta, Amazon, CNBC, Semiconductor, Oracle, Jefferies, Technologies Locations: Salesforce

☆ Investors shouldn't expect 'unabashed move up' in stocks, says Potomac's Mark Avallone
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | 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 EmailInvestors shouldn't expect 'unabashed move up' in stocks, says Potomac's Mark AvalloneMark Avallone, president of Potomac Wealth Advisors, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss Fed Chair Powell's comments, the market outlook, and more.

Persons: Mark Avallone Mark Avallone Organizations: Potomac Wealth Advisors Locations: Potomac

☆ Jim Cramer rebuts the bear cases against the 'Magnificent Seven' tech stocks
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday reaffirmed his belief in owning the "Magnificent Seven," arguing against bear cases for the mega-cap stocks. "I wish I could get these companies to split their shares in favor of you, the home gamer," Cramer said. However, Cramer called Nvidia a "benign monopolist," with its product reigning supreme in the industry. According to Cramer, investors shouldn't be concerned that Microsoft's stock has soared too quickly, praising its artificial intelligence product and saying, "There are no speeding tickets in this racket." "Despite these rebuttals, I think their success in 2023 made each of these stocks into their own worst enemy," Cramer said.

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, Cramer, didn't, Mark Zuckerberg's, shouldn't, Tesla Organizations: Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft, Tesla, Amazon Web Services, Facebook

☆ Stocks are headed nowhere fast with high rates likely to weigh on the S&P 500 for all of 2024, Wells Fargo says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( George Glover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Stocks won't bring much joy in 2024, according to Wells Fargo. The bank expects the benchmark S&P 500 to trade within a narrow range the whole year. AdvertisementInvestors shouldn't count on the stocks' stellar run lasting much longer with higher interest rates likely to weigh on the market for all of 2024, according to Wells Fargo. In a research note published Monday, strategists at the bank said they expected the S&P 500 to be trading at between 4,600 and 4,800 points by the end of 2024. Wells Fargo's latest outlook puts it on the more bearish side of Wall Street, with many analysts saying the S&P 500 could have another strong year with the US economy looking likely to avoid a long-predicted recession.

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☆ Rate cuts are likely coming next year, but investors shouldn't bank on them saving the market
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . In today's big story, we're looking at why the rate cuts investors have been praying for might not be the godsend they imagined. But rate cuts won't necessarily be the win markets are hoping for, Business Insider's Jennifer Sor writes. Still, some interest rate traders are predicting rate cuts coming as soon as this March, according to CME's FedWatch Tool. Another key piece of the economy facing headwinds complicates the case for rate cuts being a boon for investors.

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☆ Here were the biggest winners and losers from Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Despite the seeming rush to shop, this Black Friday ushered in moderately higher promotions over last year and mixed in-store traffic, according to some Wall Street analysts. Black Friday winners Value-focused shopping destinations seemed to win big Friday, based on annual store checks from a slew of Wall Street shops. The Black Friday shopping extravaganza also ushered in some bullish sentiment toward Shopify . Black Friday losers Not every popular retailer seemed to kick off the holiday shopping period on a strong note. While Lululemon drove strong in-store traffic, helped in part by advertising use in Black Friday markdowns, Nike and Under Armour both showed higher promotions, said Piper Sandler's Abbie Zvejnieks.

Persons: Michael Lasser, Bradley Thomas, Thomas, Kohl's, Morgan Stanley, Alex Straton, Goldman Sachs, Kate McShane, JPMorgan's Matthew Boss, Piper Sandler's Korinne Wolfmeyer, Morgan Stanley's Keith Weiss, Bhavin Shah, shouldn't, Nordstrom, Straton, Lululemon, Armour, Piper Sandler's Abbie Zvejnieks, lululemon Organizations: Adobe Analytics, UBS, Walmart, KeyBanc Capital, Dick's Sporting Goods, Body, Deutsche, Eagle Outfitters, Nike Locations: U.S

☆ This year taught us that 'supply is the driver of inflation,' says Jefferies' David Zervos
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | 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 EmailThis year taught us that 'supply is the driver of inflation,' says Jefferies' David ZervosDavid Zervos, Jefferies chief market strategist, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss why investors shouldn't fall for recession calls in 2024, when Powell will be ready to cut rates, and the Federal Reserve's moves in the new year.

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☆ CNBC Daily Open: Investors realize they've been too optimistic
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In this article 7201.T-JPVOW3-DEMETAGOOGL.FKRX300BABABABAWMTAMZN Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTTraders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., November 16, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid | ReutersThis 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. To that end, Mester doesn't see rate cuts on the horizon. Perhaps investors shouldn't be so sure about impending rate cuts too.

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☆ CNBC Daily Open: Investors got the note they were too optimistic
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In this article AAPLAMZNTSLABXWMTBABA.FKRX300 Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTTraders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., November 16, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid | ReutersThis 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. To that end, Mester doesn't see rate cuts on the horizon. Perhaps investors shouldn't be so sure about impending rate cuts too.

Persons: Brendan Mcdermid, Doug McMillon, Jonathan Krinsky, Krinsky, Loretta Mester, isn't, Mester, Lisa Cook Organizations: BABA, New York Stock Exchange, Reuters, CNBC, Walmart, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Federal Reserve, Cleveland Federal Locations: New York City, U.S, San Francisco

☆ What Wall Street can expect from key Biden-Xi meeting as U.S.-China relations remain tense
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Chinese companies, meanwhile, have accelerated in global patent holdings in the cybersecurity sector, according to a recent Nikkei report. More reassurance to Chinese investors To be sure, while these stocks continue to rally, investors in the U.S. largely remain cautious about making any trades based on expectations ahead of the Biden-Xi talks. If anything, Chinese investors could leave Wednesday with more reassurance—which China's economy desperately needs as it struggles to make a post-pandemic recovery. Chinese investors "remain concerned that the deterioration in the bilateral political relationship could have a negative impact on the Chinese economy," Matthews investment strategist Andy Rothman said. Shaun Rein of China Market Research Group told CNBC last week that the meeting "might lower down the temperature," but that he does not expect "anything meaningful" to come from it.

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☆ Top strategists at Goldman Sachs' $2.7 trillion asset management arm share why they're optimistic about the economy, all-in on AI, and bullish on these 6 investments in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Investors shouldn't expect too many changes in 2024, according to the top investing minds at Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM). GSAM strategists suggested that investors are overlooking the risk that the conflicts cause a sharp slowdown. Higher bond yields usually reflect higher risk since investors demand better compensation for going out on a limb. But it's not just junk bonds that have enticing yields — Wilson-Elizondo said debt for investment-grade firms pays mid-single-digit rates despite boasting robust fundamentals. Sophisticated investors can enhance their returns further with private credit, which Wilson-Elizondo said can offer lofty yields of 11% to 12%.

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☆ Apple lacks a clear path to growth this holiday season after four straight quarters of shrinkage
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple CEO Tim Cook looks on during an Apple event at their headquarters in Cupertino, California, September 7, 2022. Apple indicated on Thursday that investors shouldn't expect revenue growth in the December quarter, the busiest and most important time of the year for its business. Still, revenue fell about 1% from a year ago to $89.5 billion, marking a fourth straight quarter of shrinkage. That's the first time Apple has experienced such a stretch since before the iPhone was launched in 2007. Instead, Maestri said revenue for the current quarter will be "similar" to where it was last year, suggesting the company faces some challenges during the all-important holiday season.

Persons: Tim Cook, Luca Maestri, Apple doesn't, Maestri Organizations: Apple Locations: Cupertino , California

☆ Protect your portfolio income from hefty state taxes with these funds
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Investors in high-tax locales can protect some of their portfolio income from steep levies by adding state-specific municipal bond funds to their fixed-income roster. "In the muni bond fund market, we're seeing yields higher than they have been in more than a decade," said Amy Arnott, portfolio strategist for Morningstar Research Services. That's because while muni bond income is generally free of federal taxes, it can also avoid state levies if the investor resides in the state where the bond was issued. That's where state-specific muni bond funds come into the picture. See below for a chart of 10 large state-focused muni bond funds.

Persons: Bonds, haven't, Amy Arnott, Dan Herron, Herron, Arnott, CNBC's Gabriel Cortes Organizations: Federal Reserve, Muni Bond ETF, Morningstar Research Services, Vanguard, SEC, Vanguard New, CPA, Wealth Advisors, muni Locations: California, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, Jersey

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