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☆ Cramer says TJX Companies, Palo Alto Networks are buys at current levels
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a Morning Meeting livestream at 10:20 a.m. "If I didn't have TJX, this is not a bad place to start a position," Jim Cramer said Thursday. 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.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Wells Fargo, Jim Cramer's, Jim Organizations: CNBC, Nasdaq, Walmart, Cisco Systems, CSC, Club, Palo Alto Networks, Treasury, West Texas, TJX Companies

☆ Walmart wants to lower your grocery bill
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The company said it hopes falling food prices will free up shoppers' wallets to buy other merchandise. AdvertisementJust as inflation refers to rising prices, "deflation" refers to prices falling — and even though it may help consumers, it presents a surprisingly tricky challenge for businesses and policymakers. In contrast to periods of rising inflation in which corporate profit margins typically grow, deflation tends to squeeze companies in a few ways. AdvertisementThe upside of falling food prices for Walmart — more than say Kroger or Albertsons — is that Walmart sells a whole lot more than groceries. "If the food prices come down," McMillon said, "that'll free up dollars to be spent in general merchandise."

Persons: —, Doug McMillon, it's, McMillon, John Furner Organizations: Walmart, Service, Rabo Research, Albertsons

☆ Jim Cramer considers taking profits in Alphabet to maintain discipline in the portfolio
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch audio feature in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Jim Cramer said he's wary about the high concentration of some stocks in the portfolio like GOOGL. 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.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Stocks, Palo Alto, we're, Jim, Jim Cramer's Organizations: CNBC, Walmart, Cisco, Palo, Club, Costco, Nvidia, Jim Cramer's Charitable Locations: overbought

☆ We will see a 'modest' holiday season, says D.A. Davidson's Baker
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | 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 EmailWe will see a 'modest' holiday season, says D.A. Davidson's BakerMichael Baker, D.A. Davidson analyst, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss if deflation is a worry for Walmart, who is better poised to take advantage of deflation between Target and Walmart, and what Wall Street is learning about discretionary spending trends.

Persons: Davidson's Baker Michael Baker, D.A Organizations: Walmart, Target

☆ Morning Bid: Ebbing oil sustains economic glow
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Word "Oil" and stock graph are seen through magnifier displayed in this illustration taken September 4, 2022. That drop, which takes annual producer price inflation as low as 1.3%, was driven largely by falling gasoline prices. And that meets news that China's oil refinery throughput fell back in October as industrial fuel demand weakened. The overall energy and inflation picture is helping buoy consumption and stokes the 'soft landing' narrative investors are betting on. The picture in overseas markets, where the economic picture is cloudier, was more mixed.

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☆ Walmart and Target signal more cracks in consumer spending
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A day earlier, Target noted that shoppers continue to curb spending and delay purchases. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Walmart, which has previously appeared almost immune from the decline in consumer spending affecting other retailers, said Thursday that it saw an unexpected softness in October sales. "This year, we've seen more and more consumers delaying their spending until the last moment," Cornell said.

Persons: —, John David Rainey, Rainey, Brian Cornell, we've, Cornell, That's Organizations: Walmart, Service

☆ High expectations around Walmart earnings could work against them, says Kalei Cadinha Pua'a
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | 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 EmailHigh expectations around Walmart earnings could work against them, says Kalei Cadinha Pua'aKalei Cadinha Pua'a, President, CEO, and Vice President of Cadinha & Co., discusses her expectations for Walmart earnings.

Persons: Kalei, Pua'a Organizations: Cadinha, Walmart

☆ Walmart will report earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Walmart will report quarterly earnings Thursday as the discounter generally outperforms its rivals. Shares of the company touched an all-time high Wednesday dating to when Walmart debuted on the New York Stock Exchange in August 1972. Target's performance also lifted Walmart's stock Wednesday and could bode well for Walmart's quarter. Target's sales declined year over year, but it topped Wall Street's expectations for earnings and revenue. Walmart has outperformed Target over the past year, leaning on grocery sales and a reputation for low prices.

Persons: It's, bode, Michael Baker, Davidson Organizations: Walmart, Amazon Prime, New York Stock Exchange, D.A Locations: LSEG

☆ Walgreens to close nearly all pharmacies on Thanksgiving for first time
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

People walk by a Walgreens, owned by the Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 26, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 16 (Reuters) - Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA.O) will close nearly all of its stores and pharmacies on Thanksgiving Day for the first time in the chain's history to give staff "time with their loved ones", the company said on Thursday. However, nearly all of its 700 24-hour locations will remain open on Thanksgiving, along with certain distribution centers and other sites including supply chain and centralized teams, Walgreens said. Many big box stores such as Walmart (WMT.N) and Target (TGT.N) are closed on Thanksgiving, but pharmacies and grocery stores typically remain open with adjusted hours. However, CVS and Walgreens had said the work action had minimal impact on their operations, with most stores remaining open.

Persons: Andrew Kelly, —, Tracey Brown, RiteAid, Leroy Leo, Devika Organizations: Walgreens, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc, REUTERS, Walgreens Retail, Walmart, IAM Healthcare, CVS, Thomson Locations: Manhattan , New York City, U.S, Bengaluru

☆ Walmart's stock is still a bargain at these levels, says Keybanc's Bradley Thomas
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | 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 EmailWalmart's stock is still a bargain at these levels, says Keybanc's Bradley ThomasBradley Thomas, managing director at Keybanc Capital Markets, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss at what point Walmart's stock becomes a bargain, how the thesis around the stock changes with deflation, and more.

Persons: Keybanc's Bradley Thomas Bradley Thomas Organizations: Keybanc

☆ Cramer says the Fed's efforts to squash inflation are now hurting stocks like Walmart
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Kevin Stankiewicz | In Kevinstankiewicz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

"That's the sorrow of Walmart or Chevron or Palo Alto Networks and so many other companies that are victims of their own success." Additionally, Cramer said Walmart is grappling with more cautious consumers, who've seen their budgets squeezed by inflation for well over a year. Meanwhile, shares of Palo Alto Networks slid 5.4% Thursday as its earnings report from the prior evening disappointed investors. Cramer's Charitable Trust, the portfolio used by the CNBC Investing Club, owns Palo Alto shares. While Chevron and its energy peers benefited from higher oil prices last year, Cramer said the falling oil prices are a direct consequence of a slowing economy.

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, Cramer, who've Organizations: Federal, Walmart, Palo Alto Networks, Chevron, Palo Alto, Palo, Charitable Trust, CNBC, Club Locations: U.S, Palo

☆ Deflation could be coming this holiday season, Walmart CEO says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Barbie dolls (R) are displayed for sale ahead of Black Friday at a Walmart Supercenter on November 14, 2023 in Burbank, California. Shoppers may get an early present this holiday season: falling prices in many gift-giving categories. On Thursday, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said deflation could be coming as general merchandise and key grocery items, such as eggs, chicken and seafood get cheaper. Across most categories, Americans are still spending more on the same items, according to the latest CPI numbers. Walmart's McMillon said some stubborn food prices continue to be a concern.

Persons: Barbie, Doug McMillon, it's, Richard McPhail, John David Rainey, Rainey, Walmart's McMillon Organizations: Walmart, Shoppers, Labor Department, CPI, Home, American Farm Bureau Federation, Wall, CNBC Locations: Burbank , California, U.S

Macy's third-quarter sales declined with consumers cautious about spending, but sales and profit both topped Wall Street expectations. The department store also raised the top end of its full-year revenue and adjusted profit forecasts. Overall sales fell 7% to $4.86 billion, with sales at traditional stores and online sales both down 7%. “We delivered better-than-expected top and bottom line third quarter results and are entering the holiday period in a healthy inventory position,” Chairman and CEO Jeff Gennette said in a prepared statement. Also on Thursday, Walmart posted better-than-expected third-quarter results as its low prices attract shoppers looking for deals in a tough economic environment.

Persons: Jeff Gennette Organizations: Zacks Investment Research, Walmart, Target, Inc

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Walmart, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Cisco Systems — Shares tumbled nearly 11% during premarket trading on the back of the company's earnings guidance for the current quarter, which fell below analyst estimates. Palo Alto Networks — Shares slid more than 6% after Palo Alto Networks issued a weaker-than-expected billings forecast for the current quarter and full year. Tencent Music Entertainment — Shares climbed slipped 1.4% in premarket trading following quarterly earnings that missed the mark. StoneCo — The fintech company added 1.2% during premarket trading after Bank of America upgraded shares to buy from neutral.

Persons: StoneCo, Mario Pierry, — CNBC's Michelle Fox, Brian Evans, Sarah Min Organizations: Walmart, LSEG, Revenue, Cisco Systems, Cisco, Palo Alto, Palo Alto Networks, billings, Citi, Tencent, JPMorgan, Goodyear Tire, Deutsche, Goodyear, Bank of America

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Sonos, Cisco Systems, Alibaba, Walmart and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Cisco Systems — Shares dropped 11.3% after the company's earnings guidance for the current quarter came out below analyst estimates, driven by a slowdown in new product orders. Children's Place — Shares of Children's Place plunged 25.8% after retailer quarterly adjusted earnings of $3.22, trailing the FactSet consensus estimate of $3.49. Walmart — Shares dropped more than 7% after the big box retailer gave disappointing guidance . Walmart said it expects adjusted earnings per share of $6.40 to $6.48 for the year, slightly lower than analysts were anticipating. Advance Auto Parts — The auto parts retailer tumbled 4% after Bank of America downgraded the stock to underperform from neutral.

Persons: Patrick Spence, Macy's, Alibaba, Williams, Children's, Piper Sandler, John David Rainey, — CNBC's Michelle Fox, Alex Harring, Hakyung Kim, Pia Singh Organizations: General Motors — General Motors, United Auto Workers, Sonoma, Cisco Systems —, Cisco, Alto Networks, Palo Alto Networks, billings, Walmart, CNBC, Bank of America, Citi Locations: U.S, Sonoma

[1/4] Consumers struggle to enter a store to buy shoes in a store at a shopping center during Black Friday sales, in Caracas, Venezuela November 25, 2022. WILL SHOPPERS FIND BLACK FRIDAY DEALS THIS YEAR? HOW MUCH ARE SHOPPERS EXPECTED TO SPEND? Spending online during Black Friday is expected to rise 5.7% to roughly $9.6 billion, according to Adobe Analytics. Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette on Thursday said the competitive landscape has shifted to Black Friday deals prior to Black Friday.

Persons: Leonardo Fernandez Viloria, Marcus Collins, Collins, Dana Telsey, Jane Hali, Max, Lancome mascaras, Bobbi Brown concealers, Jeff Gennette, Mattel, Steve Totzke, Juveria Tabassum, Savyata Mishra, Richa Naidu, Helen Reid, Josie Kao Organizations: Black, REUTERS, Retailers, Department, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, Labor, National Retail Federation, Telsey Advisory, Sensormatic Solutions, U.S, Adobe Analytics, Dollar, Walmart, Associates, Nordstrom, Adobe, Consumers, Deloitte, Electronics, Mastercard, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Caracas, Venezuela, U.S, Europe, Philadelphia, Panama, United States, United Kingdom, China, Bengaluru, London

☆ Walmart lifts targets as shoppers pick low-priced groceries for the holiday
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

REUTERS/Siddharth Cavale/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 16 (Reuters) - Walmart (WMT.N) raised its annual sales and profit forecast on Thursday for the second straight quarter, signaling a strong start to the holiday season. The strong demand for low-priced products from groceries to clothing and gifts, coupled with better in-stock levels, has helped Walmart take more market share from other retailers - including dollar stores - in recent months. Walmart now expects fiscal 2024 earnings per share of between $6.40 and $6.48, up from its prior forecast of $6.36 to $6.46. Walmart is also doubling down on holiday merchandise across a wide range of price points to attract inflation-hit customers looking to make Christmas purchases on a budget. Walmart shares, which have gained nearly 20% this year, were down 1% in premarket trading.

Persons: Siddharth Cavale, Doug McMillon, Deborah Sophia, Susan Fenton Organizations: REUTERS, Walmart, Target, Walmart U.S, Walmart's, Thomson Locations: Teterboro , New Jersey, U.S, New York, Bengaluru

☆ Walmart can overcome its dulling inflationary edge
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The company’s top line grew 5.2% in the third quarter from a year earlier while the bottom line swung to a profit. Revenue growth may now slow while costs, including wages, could take longer to come down and squeeze profit margins. Operating expenses ticked up nearly a percentage point, to 21% of net sales, from the previous three quarters. Even if the price of eggs is getting cheaper, there’s no clear reason Walmart’s stock should do the same. They do not reflect the views of Reuters News, which, under the Trust Principles, is committed to integrity, independence, and freedom from bias.

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However, it offered a cautious outlook and said that shoppers pulled back their spending in late October. Industry analysts are dissecting the data, seeking to shed more light on how consumers are feeling as the holiday approaches. Walmart reported that profits were $453 million, or 17 cents per share, for the three-month period ended Oct. 31. Comparable store sales — those from established stores and online operating over the past 12 months — rose 4.9% for the Walmart U.S. division for the quarter. Global e-commerce sales rose 15%.

Persons: That's, Doug McMillon, it’s, McMillon, Macy’s, Anne Organizations: Walmart, Industry, Shoppers, Federal Reserve, U.S . Commerce Department, Revenue, Walmart U.S Locations: Bentonville , Arkansas, U.S

☆ Morning Bid: Consumers in focus as Walmart reports
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Vidya Ranganathan. Thursday's corporate calendar features a host of earnings reports that will shine further light on the health of the global consumer, as U.S. retailers Walmart (WMT.N), Bath & Body Works and Macy's (M.N) report earnings. Expectations for Walmart ride high after peer Target (TGT.N) surged by almost a fifth on Wednesday in the wake of its consensus-beating holiday sales forecast and upbeat view of its supply chain. Figures on Wednesday showed U.S. producer prices fell at their fastest pace since April 2020, and UK consumer inflation undershot all forecasts. Reuters GraphicsMeanwhile in Asia, Japan's exports are struggling due to slumping China-bound shipments of chips and steel.

Persons: Vidya Ranganathan, Eddie Wu, Christine Lagarde, Jerome Powell, What's, Joe Biden, Xi Jinping, England's Randall Kroszner, ECB's Christine Lagarde, Luis de Guindos, Fed's Loretta Mester, John Williams, Michael Barr, Jacqueline Wong Organizations: Vidya, Walmart, Body, Insider Intelligence, U.S, Bank, Events, Applied Materials, Siemens, SQM, Thomson Locations: U.S, Asia, China, San Francisco, Bath, France

☆ Walmart tops earnings estimates as e-commerce helps drive 5% jump in sales
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( Courtney Reagan | ) 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 EmailWalmart tops earnings estimates as e-commerce helps drive 5% jump in salesCNBC's Courtney Reagan joins 'Squawk Box' to break down the company's quarterly earnings results.

Persons: CNBC's Courtney Reagan Organizations: Walmart

☆ Walmart is more consumables, Target unfortunately is more discretionary: Hightower's Stephanie Link
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | 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 EmailWalmart is more consumables, Target unfortunately is more discretionary: Hightower's Stephanie LinkStephanie Link, Hightower Advisors chief investment strategist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, retail earnings this week, strength of the consumer, and more.

Persons: Stephanie Link Stephanie Link, Hightower Organizations: Walmart, Hightower Advisors

☆ Walmart is well-positioned to withstand an economic slowdown, says Hennion's Kevin Mahn
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | 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 EmailWalmart is well-positioned to withstand an economic slowdown, says Hennion's Kevin MahnKevin Mahn, Hennion and Walsh Asset Management, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss stocks taking a breather from the recent rally and where he sees the market going from here.

Persons: Kevin Mahn Kevin Mahn Organizations: Walmart, Walsh Asset Management Locations: Hennion

☆ Walmart's toxic brew was inflated stock price and deflation impacting merchandise, says Jim Cramer
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | 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 EmailWalmart's toxic brew was inflated stock price and deflation impacting merchandise, says Jim Cramer'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks the recent slate of retail earnings and how deflation has impacted big box stores.

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