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☆ Insider buying: The top five stocks purchased by C-suite execs
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | 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 EmailInsider buying: The top five stocks purchased by C-suite execsHosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC. Verity's Ben Silverman joins the show to break down the top 5 stocks purchased by C-suite execs.

☆ Surprises, snubs and a watershed moment that wasn’t.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( Scott Heller | Alexis Soloski | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Not everyone can wake up to good news on Tony nominations morning. Then again, with a panel of voters often un-wowed by celebrity, the roster typically turns up left-field choices and anoints young talent. But the Tony committee gave the show’s team something to laugh about, lavishing six nominations, including two for Cooper himself: best play and best featured actor in a play. Cooper, who portrayed a saucy airline hostess named Peaches, gave it his all, onstage and off: When the show’s sudden closing was first announced, he took to Instagram to rally audiences. Yet Tony voters passed on nominating Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan for their sexy, impassioned portrayals of a fraying couple in 1960s Greenwich Village.

NEW YORK, April 25 (Reuters) - Months after his departure from “The Daily Show" in late 2022, comedian Trevor Noah won a Webby Award for comedy in the “America’s Door Problem” segment of the late-night talk show, in which he pushes for gun control and criticizes policymakers’ response to mass shootings. In Noah's segment, he skewers the beliefs of some conservatives that books, critical race theory, video games and rap music lead to gun violence. “Yeah, that’s right, that’s how evil critical race theory is — it's only been around for like a year and it’s already caused three decades of school shootings,” Noah said. Some notable past winners include talk show host Stephen Colbert, comedian Sarah Silverman, television producer Lorne Michaels and French filmmaker Michel Gondry. Reporting by Alicia Powell and Danielle Broadway; Editing by Mary Milliken and Jonathan OatisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Artificial intelligence is a $38 billion revenue opportunity for retailers. Here's how to play the trend
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-22 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +15 min

Morgan Stanley estimates that in 2022, only 23% of the $4.3 trillion of U.S adjusted retail spending was online. Add in AI, which can drive better shopper experiences or better conversion, it could bump to 9% or possibly 10% CAGR, he said. Eventually, AI can help retailers pitch tailored products to each potential customer based on their prior history. You might see it in the member services experience in having a better opportunity to get customer support," he said. As retailers move ahead in their plans to integrate AI into their business, some will build the capabilities.

☆ Analysis: Gloomy U.S. bank sector could yield payoff for contrarian options bets
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-10 | by ( Saqib Iqbal Ahmed | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

While the S&P 500 index (.SPX) has advanced 6% since mid-March, when the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) sparked tumult in the banking sector, investors have been more wary of financial stocks. The S&P 500 Banks Group (.SPXBK) is up just 3% from its March low and remains down 14% for the year. The pervasive gloom around financial stocks has increased the cost for investors betting on more downside while making it relatively inexpensive to bet on a rebound. For investors who believe financial earnings and guidance will come in better than expected, Elevation Securities recommended buying Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF.P) call options at the 33 strike. "Given how beaten up bank stocks are, buying calls into earnings can make sense," said Michael Purves, chief executive officer at Tallbacken Capital Advisors.

☆ Wu Silverman: Markets may be a near of an inflection point
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-06 | 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 EmailWu Silverman: Markets may be a near of an inflection pointAmy Wu Silverman, Head of Derivatives Strategy at RBC Capital Markets, breaks down the trading day ahead.

☆ As retail gets choppy, Walmart flexes its grocery muscle, deep pockets and huge reach
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-04 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

In this article WMT Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTBloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAs shoppers get thrifty, Walmart is flexing its muscles. And its huge reach allows Walmart to make money in other ways, including selling ads, offering delivery services and fulfilling online orders for third-party sellers. Here's a closer look at some key themes for Walmart that could emerge at the investor event:Checking the consumer's healthAs the nation's largest retailer, Walmart is a bellwether. It said it expects same-store sales for Walmart U.S. will increase between 2% and 2.5% excluding fuel, in the fiscal year ahead. The retailer will likely showcase how it is growing online sales and trying to make them profitable.

☆ Meet the 'methane man' with a mission: Using microbes to eat up the greenhouse gas
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( Catherine Clifford | In Catclifford | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Most recently, he's zeroed in on the idea of using methane-eating microbes to combat climate change. The startup was founded in 2022 and sells methane-eating microbes, or methanotrophs, to its pilot customers, farmers. "If you only look at the long term, and you don't spend anything on short term, you end up tripping over your feet," Silverman told CNBC. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards Windfall’s propriety methane-eating microbes seen here under a microscope. First, they will move to other types of livestock farms, like cows, pigs and chickens, Silverman told CNBC.

☆ Champagne in Dixie Cups. Pancakes Flecked With Gold. Fine Dining Gets Fun Again.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-18 | by ( Elizabeth G. Dunn | Photographs Brian Finke For The Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

THE OLD Pineapple & Pearls was, by any measure, a resounding success. A year in, the Michelin Guide awarded it a coveted two stars. Which is why I was surprised to learn that Mr. Silverman had burned the whole concept to the ground and started from scratch. A two-year pandemic closure had given the chef and his team time to think about the future of Pineapple & Pearls and the point of its existence. “You hear the words ‘fine dining’ and it’s a three- or four-hour meal and you’re worshiping at the temple of some chef,” Mr. Silverman said.

☆ Analysis: As worries over banks swirl, investors seek protection against market crash
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-17 | by ( Saqib Iqbal Ahmed | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

The S&P 500 is down 5% from its early February high though it remains up 3% year to date. ... Now the downside tail has a lot more risk priced into it," said Chris Murphy, co-head of derivatives strategy at Susquehanna. Volatility in the Cboe Volatility Index (.VIX), which reflects expectations of stock volatility, has been muted by comparison, though the index hit a five-month high earlier this week. "That is something worth monitoring closely to gauge the expansion of risk within the system," he said. Reporting by Saqib Iqbal Ahmed; Editing by Ira Iosebashvili and Mark PorterOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Here's what's behind cryptocurrencies' recent rally
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-17 | 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 EmailHere's what's behind cryptocurrencies' recent rallyMeltem Demirors of Coinshares and Jacob Silverman of The New Republic join Eamon Javers and the 'CNBC Special: Taking stock' to discuss whether the banking crisis provided a use-case for cryptocurrency.

☆ Wu Silverman: Even before the SVB collapse last week, there was some buying in downside trades of the regional banks
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-16 | 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 EmailWu Silverman: Even before the SVB collapse last week, there was some buying in downside trades of the regional banksAmy Wu Silverman, head of derivatives strategy at RBC Capital Markets, discusses the recent trends in options trading surrounding the banks, and ahead of Friday's triple-witching expirations.

The bar exam assesses knowledge and reasoning and includes essays and performance tests meant to simulate legal work, as well as multiple choice questions. Less than four months ago, two of the same researchers concluded that OpenAI's earlier large language model, ChatGPT, fell short of a passing score on the bar exam, highlighting how rapidly the technology is improving. “I heard so many people say, ‘Well, it might get the multiple choice but it will never get the essays,'” Katz said. AI has also performed well on other standardized tests, including the SAT and the GRE, but the bar exam has garnered more attention. Bar exam tutor Sean Silverman attributed the focus on the bar exam to its widely recognized difficulty.

☆ Market volatility is low because of correlation going down, says RBC's Wu Silverman
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-08 | 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 EmailMarket volatility is low because of correlation going down, says RBC's Wu SilvermanAmy Wu Silverman, head of Derivatives Strategy at RBC Capital Markets, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss why now is especially a stock pickers market, whether investors are trying to hedge against the Federal Reserve, and more.

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with RBC's Amy Wu Silverman
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-08 | 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 EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with RBC's Amy Wu SilvermanAmy Wu Silverman, head of Derivatives Strategy at RBC Capital Markets, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss why now is especially a stock pickers market, whether investors are trying to hedge against the Federal Reserve, and more.

The sketch series is the sequel to Mel Brooks' classic movie, "History of the World, Part I." The first two episodes of "History of the World, Part II" debuted March 6 on Hulu. How to watch 'History of the World, Part II'"History of the World, Part II" is now available to watch exclusively on Hulu. Can I watch 'History of the World, Part II' for free? Where can I watch 'History of the World, Part I'?

☆ Pandemic-favorite Etsy beats revenue estimates on demand for bags, gifts
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( Granth Vanaik | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Feb 22 (Reuters) - Etsy Inc (ETSY.O) on Wednesday beat estimates for quarterly revenue on steady demand for bags, party products and personalized gifts on its online marketplace, sending the company's shares up more than 5% in extended trading. "Shoppers are coming to us more frequently and spending more with Etsy," said Chief Executive Officer Joshua Silverman on a post-earnings call, adding the company is continuing to build the "Etsy habit." Net revenue in the quarter ended Dec. 31 jumped 12.6% to $807.2 million for Etsy, compared with analysts' expectation of $751.8 million, according to Refinitiv. For the current quarter ending March, Etsy expects GMS to be in the range of $2.95 billion to $3.15 billion. The company forecast revenue between $600 million and $640 million for the January-March period, compared with analysts' expectation of $621.6 million.

☆ Retailers could face cost cuts and slower sales this year
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-19 | by ( Melissa Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Other big-name retailers will follow, including big-box players like Target and Best Buy , and mall staples like Macy's and Gap . Yet healthier profit margins could be a silver lining, as freight costs fall and retailers have less excess merchandise to mark down. That could boost profit margins, even if consumers don't spend as freely. That hurt companies' margins, as unsold merchandise wound up on the clearance rack and costs crept up, along with sales. Lululemon said its profit margins would be lower than anticipated, as the athletic apparel retailer juggles excess inventory.

☆ Analysis: Bed Bath's novel deal is no universal dodge-bankruptcy card
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-17 | by ( Shankar Ramakrishnan | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

It's unclear whether Bed Bath can capitalize on the breathing room to turn around its business, which has been battered by competition from other online and brick-and-mortar retailers. A spokesperson for Hudson's Bay declined to comment, while Bed Bath & Beyond did not respond to requests for comment. To secure the Hudson's Bay investment, Bed Bath offered a deal that guarantees the hedge fund a lucrative return in most circumstances. It is not clear how much of the stock Hudson's Bay has converted and sold since it inked the deal with Bed Bath on Feb. 6. The deal is very dilutive for other Bed Bath investors, who will end up owning 80% less if the company survives.

☆ Exclusive: Trump lawyer hires own attorney in classified documents probe
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-17 | by ( Andrew Goudsward | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Levy was hired by Corcoran's law firm, Silverman Thompson Slutkin & White, to represent Corcoran in the probe, according to one of the people. Levy, a principal at the Washington law firm Ellerman Enzinna Levy, declined to comment. Corcoran has appeared before a grand jury in connection with U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into classified documents taken to Mar-a-Lago following Trump's term in office and possible attempts to obstruct that probe. Another Trump lawyer, Christina Bobb, signed a certification that all classified documents had been returned before the FBI found about 100 additional classified documents during an August 2022 search, according to prosecutors. Trump has denied wrongdoing and claimed, without offering evidence, that all documents at his residence had been declassified.

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with RBC's Amy Wu Silverman on upcoming CPI data
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-14 | 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 EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with RBC's Amy Wu Silverman on upcoming CPI dataAmy Wu Silverman, head of Derivatives Strategy at RBC Capital Markets, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the upcoming CPI report, unlikely stocks making rallys, and rotation within the sectors dampening volatility.

☆ CPI remains 'crucially important' to data-dependent market, says RBC's Amy Wu Silverman
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-14 | 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 EmailCPI remains 'crucially important' to data-dependent market, says RBC's Amy Wu SilvermanAmy Wu Silverman, head of Derivatives Strategy at RBC Capital Markets, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the upcoming CPI report, unlikely stocks making rallys, and rotation within the sectors dampening volatility.

☆ Barney the purple dinosaur is back and he has a new look
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( Paul R. La Monica | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Barney is back, and while Mattel has not yet officially confirmed it, we’re guessing he still loves you. Toy giant Mattel (MAT) announced Monday that Barney, the friendly (and, let’s be honest, cringe-worthy to a large group of Millennials who watched him as pre-schoolers, and to their parents) purple dinosaur is making a triumphant return to TVs and toy shelves next year. The “Barney & Friends” show, featuring the titular violet-hued T-Rex, aired on PBS in the United States from 1992 until 2010. So no beleaguered actor dressed up in a dinosaur costume marching around and singing to young kids. “With our modern take on Barney, we hope to inspire the next generation to listen, care, and dream big,” Soulie added.

☆ Barney is back: Mattel gives its nostalgic purple dinosaur an animated makeover
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Mattel is relaunching its Barney franchise bringing the famous purple dinosaur back to television, film and YouTube content as well as a full range of products including toys, books and clothing. Millennials' favorite purple dinosaur is returning to TV and toy shelves. Mattel is relaunching its Barney franchise through a series of television, film and YouTube videos alongside a line of toys, books, clothing and accessories. "We will tap into the nostalgia of the generations who grew up with Barney, now parents themselves, and introduce the iconic purple dinosaur to a new generation of kids and families around the world." Barney has been off the air since 2010, after a nearly two-decade-long run on "Barney & Friends," a popular live-action children's television show.

☆ Near-term options market felt like YOLO, meme stock craze, says RBC's Silverman
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | 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 EmailNear-term options market felt like YOLO, meme stock craze, says RBC's SilvermanAmy Wu Silverman, RBC Capital Markets head of derivatives strategy, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Silverman's views on the trajectory of the economy, what this price action historically means and more.

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