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☆ I'm a bear when it's called for, like in 2007. But this stock market belongs to the bulls
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-30 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

I have not been bombarded with as many warnings about how we are about to embark upon a wave of failures of all sorts — shadow banks, regional banks, commercial real estate lenders, real estate investment trusts — at any time since 2007. Let's take commercial real estate. I mention SL Green because it may be the most challenged of the REITs, real estate investment trusts, other than Vornado Realty Trust (VNO), a historically fine New York real estate concern, which just delayed its dividend. 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.

☆ Make these 12 investments with strong technical set ups right now while the broader market faces the risk of a 'climactic bear scenario,' according to a longtime chartmaster
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Chartmaster David Keller shared the three biggest risks facing the market right now. The S&P 500 may struggle to break past technical resistance of 4,200 and 4,300. He predicted that if the VIX rises to 20, the S&P 500 would fall to a vital support level of 3,800. The percentage of S&P 500 stocks trading above their 50-day moving average (in green) has fallen below 50% recently. David Keller, StockCharts.comPoor market breadth should be a serious concern for investors, Keller said.

☆ Big Tech earnings are on deck this week. Why that matters
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-23 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

New York CNN —With Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon and Meta Platforms all slated to report earnings this coming week, investors are turning their attention away from bank earnings to Big Tech. Another major theme for tech earnings is the race toward artificial intelligence. Earnings reports from Meta Platforms (META), Boeing (BA) and ServiceNow (NOW). Earnings reports from Amazon (AMZN), MasterCard (MA), T-Mobile (TMUS), Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) and Capital One (COF). Earnings reports from Exxon Mobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), Colgate-Palmolive (CL) and New York Community Bancorp (NYCB).

☆ Some new offices are mini towns with their own restaurants, doctor offices, and hotels. Workers actually want to go.
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-13 | by ( Alex Nicoll | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The idea is getting replicated from the Bell Labs location, or Bell Works New Jersey, Keating said. The spaces run by Bell Works' own coworking brand, CoLab, are nearly 100% occupied. At Bell Works New Jersey, Zucker partnered with Toll Brothers to build a 185-home 55-and-over community. At BRIC, tenants can take advantage of a dozen art galleries, some of which show the work of building tenants. A lobby area near offices at Bell Works Chicagoland.

☆ Top 10 things the Club is watching in the stock market Monday
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-06 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Morgan Stanley's Adam Jonas raises his price target on Ferrari (RACE) to $310 per share from $280. Pfizer (PFE) started with a neutral (hold) rating. Jefferies downgrades RH (RH), formerly known as Restoration Hardware, to hold, price target to $298 per share on concerns the luxury market is struggling to stabilize. Calls the chipmaker top cloud pick with a $275-per-share price target, ahead of multiple catalysts. General Electric (GE) coverage transferred at JPMorgan, which maintains neutral (hold) rating but increases price target to $88 per share.

☆ All investors need a worldview. Here's mine and how to think about developing your own
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-26 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +23 min

You need to know what you think will happen and then you can insert stocks into that worldview. I think this view, which Jay cares and is most likely going to get it right, is fundamental to my worldview. I think that's an absurd tradeoff and those who are making it, those who own 10-year Treasurys, are sorely ill-advised. Fortunately, I don't think the Fed has to go that far to break the trio. The companies you think might not make it I think aren't going to make it because they won't be able to raise cash.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Palo Alto Networks, Coinbase, Dick's Sporting Goods, Amazon and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Coinbase — Shares of the cryptocurrency exchange fell 5% even after Coinbase reported a smaller-than-expected loss for the fourth quarter. Palo Alto Networks — The software company's stock gained more than 11% after its fiscal second-quarter earnings and revenue beat analysts' estimates. Wingstop — Wingstop shares jumped 8% after topping analysts' estimates for the recent quarter, according to FactSet. Baidu — U.S.-listed shares of the Chinese tech company fell more than 3%, despite Baidu topping revenue estimates for the recent quarter. Wix.com — Shares of the website developer company surged nearly 14% after beating analysts' estimates for the fourth quarter, according to FactSet.

☆ Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday: Fedspeak, stocks bounce, Palo Alto beats
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

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Palo Alto Networks' forecast for fiscal third-quarter adjusted earnings also beat expectations. Coinbase - Shares of the cryptocurrency exchange rose more than 1% after Coinbase reported a smaller-than-expected loss for the fourth quarter. Toll Brothers — Shares of the homebuilder rose more than 2% on the back of better-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results. The company reported consolidated revenue of $1.31 billion, a 6% decrease compared to the prior year quarter, and earnings per share of $1.35. Analysts served by StreetAccount had expected a $1.3 billion in revenue and earnings per share of $1.19.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Palo Alto Networks, Coinbase, Toll Brothers and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-21 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Signage outside Palo Alto Networks headquarters in Santa Clara, California, U.S., on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Palo Alto Network's earnings guidance for its fiscal third quarter also came in above consensus expectations. Toll Brothers — The homebuilding stock added 2% in extended trading following a better-than-expected earnings report. The recreational vehicle retailer reported a loss of 20 cents a share for the fourth quarter, excluding items. Hostess Brands topped Wall Street's revenue and earnings expectations for the fourth quarter, according to FactSet.

☆ Coinbase is doing what it can to survive, says Lido Advisors' Gina Sanchez
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-21 | 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 EmailCoinbase is doing what it can to survive, says Lido Advisors' Gina SanchezLido Advisors' Gina Sanchez joins 'The Exchange' for an in-depth look at how to trade retail stock TJ Maxx, luxury home builder Toll Brothers and crypto company Coinbase.

☆ The Fed’s favorite inflation gauge will be the big market hurdle of next week
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-18 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Most important this week is Friday's core personal consumption expenditure (PCE) price index for January. In comparison, the consumer price index (CPI), released this past week, only tracks price changes over time. The market is expecting the core PCE price index to rise 0.4% monthly and 4.9% annually. In addition to the core PCE price index, we're going to be looking closely at the housing and utilities component. Lastly, the January producer price index came in hotter than expected, rising 0.7% from December versus expectations for 0.4% increase.

The Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes will be a key focal point for investors in the week ahead, as they seek clarity on the central bank's interest rate hiking path. Fed meeting minutes For Wall Street, there will be greater emphasis next week on the minutes from the Fed's latest meeting, which are set to be released Wednesday. Following some recent comments from central bank officials suggesting greater rate hikes ahead, investors will parse the meeting minutes for further signs of hawkishness. ET: Fed minutes 5:30 p.m. ET: Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Index (February) Earnings: Alibaba , Beyond Meat , Block , Booking Holdings , Warner Bros Discovery Friday 8:30 a.m.

☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Netflix, Meta, Apple, Tesla, Charles Schwab, Roblox, Amazon & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Here are Thursday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Bank of America downgrades Charles Schwab to underperform from buy Bank of America said in its double downgrade of Schwab that the Fed will stop hiking this summer, "removing a powerful near-term profit driver." Wells Fargo names Meta, Amazon and Alphabet top 2023 picks Wells says Meta, Amazon and Alphabet have "solid fundamentals" and should outperform in 2023. Deutsche Bank reiterates Tesla as buy Deutsche said the automaker could be a top performer in 2023. JPMorgan names Meta a top pick into earnings JPMorgan said Meta is well positioned into earnings next week. Bank of America reiterates Disney as buy Bank of America said the return of Bob Iger has been a boost to investor sentiment and that selling ESPN is not a slam dunk.

☆ One of America's largest homebuilders just opened its first community in the metaverse as more homebuyers in the real world cancel their orders
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Robert Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The LA-based builder KB Home opened a first-of-its-kind community in the metaverse on January 17. KB Home's virtual community allows customers to personalize some of the company's model homes to their preferences, from changing the architectural style to customizing the interior design. Different customizable home types offered in KB Homes' metaverse community Courtesy of KB Homes"We know consumers are increasingly immersing themselves and spending more time in virtual spaces," KB Home's CEO Jeffrey Mezger said in the announcement. To combat these issues, Rob McGibney, KB Home's chief operating officer, told investors that the company is focusing on moving homes "as efficiently as possible through the construction cycle." The metaverse community can help alleviate some of these issues by allowing customers to design their new home online before KB begins building it in the real world.

☆ Bank of America's 2023 small cap picks include one tech stock it expects to double
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

With recession fears mounting for 2023, Bank of America has small-cap picks it expects will be resilient in a downturn — and even have some upside. Given this, Bank of America picked out 35 of its best small- and mid-cap ideas for 2023, including one e-commerce stock called Xometry that's expected to roughly double from here. These names could rise 24% on average, based on their 12-month price targets, according to the note. Xometry , an online marketplace for industrial parts, will roughly double to its $60 price target, according to Bank of America. Meanwhile, Planet Fitness will benefit in a recession, as consumers trade down from higher-priced gyms, the bank said.

☆ Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Tesla, Netflix, Amazon, Salesforce, Levi's & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-11 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Bank of America downgrades Coinbase to underperform from neutral Bank of America said it sees too many headwinds for the crypto exchange. Goldman Sachs downgrades Jefferies to neutral from buy Goldman said it sees a "backlog decline" for the investment bank company. Bank of America upgrades Toll Brothers and Pulte Group to buy from neutral Bank of America upgraded several homebuilders, citing compelling valuations. "We upgrade PulteGroup to Buy (from Neutral), Toll Brothers to Buy (from Neutral), and Lennar to Neutral (from Underperform). Bank of America upgrades Dow to neutral from underperform Bank of America said it's taking a more "offensive" approach to the stock.

☆ Bank of America upgrades Toll Brothers, cites favorable setup for homebuilder stocks as rates decline
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-11 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Bank of America is getting more bullish on shares of Toll Brothers as mortgage rates decline from their peak. Analyst Rafe Jadrosich upgraded he homebuilding stock to buy from neutral, saying that the valuation looks compelling on a price-to-book basis. Toll Brothers' long build cycle also means it has yet to see the full impact of price hikes. Toll Brothers also bought about three-fourths of the land it owns before the pandemic, which should offer a "long runway for health margins," he added. He also upgraded shares of Pultegroup to a buy from a neutral rating, saying that its valuation looks attractive and he sees limited write-down risk.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Bed Bath & Beyond, Tesla, Expedia and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-11 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Meme stocks — A group of so-called meme stocks skyrocketed Wednesday as retail investors jumped into speculative trades again. Bed Bath & Beyond rallied 38% to trigger the trend in morning trading Wednesday. Expedia — The travel company's stock gained more than 4% after Oppenheimer upgraded it to outperform from perform. The Wall Street firm said it believes Expedia shares are discounting macro headwinds. Toll Brothers — The homebuilding stock gained 3% following an upgrade to a buy from a hold rating by analysts at Bank of America.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: CarMax, Salesforce, Coinbase and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-11 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

CarMax fell 53% in 2022 but has risen 18% since its disappointing quarterly results in December. Coinbase shares dropped 86% in 2022 as macro conditions and scandal dragged down the crypto market. Tesla — Tesla shares rose 2% after the EV maker registered with the state of Texas to expand its electric vehicle factory in Austin this year. Levi Strauss & Co — Shares of the clothing company slipped 2.2% after Citi downgraded the stock to neutral from buy. Shares were higher by less than 1% premarket.

☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Tesla, Amazon, Netflix, Alibaba, Meta, Uber & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Here are Monday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Bernstein reiterates Apple as market perform Bernstein said it's concerned about disappointing iPhone revenues for Apple. Guggenheim upgrades AutoZone to buy from neutral Guggenheim said it sees "operational improvement" for the auto parts retailer. KeyBanc upgrades Visa and Mastercard to overweight from sector weight KeyBanc upgraded several credit card stocks on Monday and said it sees "growth durability." "Bank stocks face another year of uncertainty with revenue forecasts challenged, provisions for credit on the rise, and capital return mostly sidelined ahead of a recession." Bank of America names Ferrari a top 2023 pick Bank of America said the luxury car company has pricing power.

☆ Cramer's lightning round: I prefer Pioneer Natural Resources over Laredo Petroleum
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( Kevin Stankiewicz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Very good company. I prefer very much that you buy Pioneer, PXD, which I think is much stronger and the Charitable Trust owns it." Loading chart...D R Horton : "I think Horton is a very good choice, but you do know they all trade together. But I think you're right." Loading chart...Mastercraft Boat Holdings : "I think that's a good company.

☆ Mortgage rates drop after CPI report, but the housing market is far from out of the woods
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( Diana Olick | In Dianaolick | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The report sent investors rushing into U.S. Treasury bonds, causing yields to drop. Mortgage rates follow loosely the yield on the 10-year Treasury. But rates then fell sharply in November, after the CPI report for October indicated that inflation was cooling. Some suggested, albeit cautiously, that the drop in rates might be bringing buyers back to the market. Yearly was referring to a very brief rate drop in August.

☆ Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the market Thursday: War cloud, Salesforce downgrade, GameStop quarter
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Club holding Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD) price target lower to $260 per share from $290 at KeyBanc. Citi rates Boeing (BA) a buy rating and a $222-per-share price target. Wells Fargo raises Boeing's PT to $218 from $185; keeps overweight (buy) rating. UBS increases PT on Toll Brothers to $65 from $61; keeps buy rating. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Carvana, MongoDB, TripAdvisor, Toll Brothers and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

MongoDB — The database platform surged almost 22% following the company's quarterly results. State Street — Shares of the asset manager jumped more than 8% after the company announced a new buyback plan. Toll Brothers — Shares of the luxury homebuilder rose 7% after the company reported quarterly results. Chinese tech stocks — Shares of U.S. listed China stocks declined even as Beijing announced it will lift some Covid restrictions. Airlines — Airline stocks fell as a group during midday trading.

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