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☆ The digital ad market is showing signs of stabilization. How the pros are playing it
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-13 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The signs of stabilization are perhaps most evident through recent better-than-feared earnings from behemoths like Alphabet and Meta Platforms as they focus on cost cuts and efficiency after 2022's rout. Meta Platforms said ad revenue rose about 12% last quarter from the prior year. Buying the '800-pound gorilla' It's hard to ignore Alphabet or Meta Platforms when investing in the advertising industry. On the digital side, Hanna Howard, a research analyst at GAMCO Investors, opts for Meta Platforms. Amazon posted a 22% increase in online advertising revenue year over year, and $10.68 billion in sales overall.

Persons: Susan Li, Rohit Kulkarni, Gene Munster, Paul Meeks, Meeks, Morningstar's Ali Mogharabi, Hanna Howard Organizations: Apple, Google, Roth Capital Partners, Street, Meta, Intelligence, Amazon, Independent Solutions Wealth Management, GAMCO Investors, Munster, Web Services

☆ Truist says this power generator builder can rally more than 40%
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Generator supplier Generac is primed for major gains ahead, according to Truist. The firm upgraded the stock to buy from hold on Friday. GNRC 5D mountain Generac this week But analyst Jordan Levy said investors shouldn't shy away from the stock. The analyst also pointed to potential upside compared to the firm's 2024 forecasts for growth thanks to pent up demand for home standby generators. Investment firm Janney also upgraded Generac to buy on Friday, citing improvements in free cash flow generation, an attractive valuation and potential upside from an analyst day in September.

Persons: Jordan Levy, Levy, Janney, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Investment Locations: Thursday's

☆ Stocks could see a sharp sell-off as the possibility of resurgent inflation threatens the FOMO-fueled rally, Wells Fargo says
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Investors shouldn't chase the current FOMO-fueled rally in stocks, Wells Fargo warned. Core inflation accelerated 0.2% in June, and though payrolls rose by a less-than-expected 209,000 jobs last month, the labor market remains resilient, a factor that could potentially drive inflation higher. "If inflation's descent flattens out and reverses as interest rates rise higher, we believe the sectors that have driven this rally should be vulnerable to sharp pullbacks," Wren warned. Wells Fargo predicted the S&P 500 would end the year between 4,600-4,800. In addition to stubborn inflation, investors could also be slammed with a corporate earnings recession, Morgan Stanley has warned.

Persons: Wells, Wells Fargo, Scott Wren, Wren, Morgan Stanley Organizations: Service Locations: Wall, Silicon

☆ The Federal Reserve just hiked interest rates to their highest level in 22 years. Here's how Wall Street is reacting, where the pros think investors should be putting their money, and why inflation is
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( Mark Reeth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The Federal Reserve hiked rates in July, and it could be the final rate hike of the cycle. But while the latest rate hike was all but certain, there are still plenty of questions about what lies ahead. In a note from Wednesday evening, Goldman Sachs chief economist Jan Hatzius pointed out that Powell made it clear any further hikes will depend on inflation data. But Bank of America analysts led by US economist Michael Gapen remain unconvinced that the rate hike cycle is truly over. As for equities, Wall Street widely expected this week's rate hike, so there are no major changes to their second-half investing recommendations.

Persons: Jerome Powell, Henry Allen, shouldn't, Allen, Goldman Sachs, Jan Hatzius, Powell, Hatzius, Gurpreet Gill, Gill, Peter Hooper, Michael Gapen, Gapen, Goldman's Gill, America's Gapen, Morgan Stanley, Mike Wilson Organizations: Federal, shouldn't, Deutsche Bank, Fed, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Bank of America, Bank, America's Locations: Wall

☆ Don't chase the Coinbase rally as regulatory risks still linger, analysts warn
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Investors shouldn't chase the Coinbase rally that was sparked by a pop in crypto asset XRP due to a partial legal win in federal court, analysts warned. The judge also ruled that Ripple violated securities laws when selling XRP to institutions but not to retail investors. However, some analysts noted investors should stay cautious around Coinbase for a little while longer. Despite the ways Coinbase and the crypto industry can benefit from the ruling, the dark cloud of regulatory uncertainty hasn't gone away yet. He added that although the ruling is positive, it's "not a Panacea" for Coinbase.

Persons: XRP, Peter Christiansen, Bank of America's Jason Kupferberg, Kupferberg, Christiansen, Michael Bloom Organizations: of, Citi, Bank of America's, SEC, Coinbase, Bank of America, America's Locations: Southern, of New York, Cancun

☆ Netflix and Tesla stock will work their way back up after Thursday's plunge, Cramer says
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer said he thinks tech giants Netflix and Tesla will be only temporarily dinged by their stocks' drops on Thursday and will rebound. He said Netflix is transforming its business model into a streaming service with a cheaper subscription plan that includes advertisements. According to Cramer, Netflix has shown that it can make more money with consumers using its ad-tier plan than its pricier traditional subscription. He said he thinks this plan will enable Netflix to raise its subscription prices while also making money on ads. Although the project is still in its infancy, Cramer thinks it will be a game-changer for Netflix's profitability.

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, Tesla, Elon Musk, Cramer, you've, shouldn't, we've Organizations: Netflix, Tesla, Nasdaq

☆ Investors will be disappointed by Bernstein’s estimated stock market returns for the next decade
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-19 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Elevated stock market valuations suggest that returns for investors over the next decade could be meager, according to a Bernstein analysis. The Shiller PE or CAPE — that is, cyclically adjusted price to earnings ratio — sets the market multiple based on average inflation-adjusted earnings over the course of a decade. "The Shiller PE has historically been a good predictor of very long-run 10-year forward equity returns," the Bernstein analysts wrote. However, the firm notes that investors shouldn't forego stock market exposure even if returns are likely to be lower. Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research said market valuations could be resetting as Big Tech companies powered by artificial intelligence dominate the market.

Persons: Bernstein, Sarah McCarthy, Mark Diver, Ed Yardeni, Yardeni Organizations: Equity, Yardeni Research, Big Tech Locations: Tuesday's

☆ Grab a 4.9% yield for parking money at this bank
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Bread Financial recently boosted its savings account annual percentage yield to 4.9%, an increase of 15 basis points. An analysis by Stephens showed that a handful of institutions boosted yields on savings products this week. Synchrony Financial hiked its savings account yield 20 basis points to 4.5%. SLM , known as Sallie Mae, lifted its yield to 4.25%, up 15 basis points, and SoFi Technologies raised the rate on its savings account to 4.4%, an increase of 10 basis points. When it comes to shopping for online savings accounts, investors shouldn't just look for the highest yields, especially because banks can adjust what they're willing to pay.

Persons: Stephens, Sallie Mae, Vincent Caintic, —, shouldn't, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Bread Financial, Synchrony, Technologies Locations: Columbus , Ohio, Treasurys

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Jobs, jobs and more jobs
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This 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. Half a million jobsU.S. private sector companies added 497,000 jobs in June, according to payroll processing firm ADP. The ADP jobs report doesn't necessarily give a good estimate of the Department of Labor's jobs report. Worst days and lowest levelsU.S. stocks fell Thursday as traders grew concerned over what the scorching hot ADP jobs report means for interest rates.

Persons: Dow Jones, Janet Yellen, Yellen, Bitcoin Bitcoin, Larry Fink, Deutsche Bank's Maximilian Uleer Organizations: CNBC, Department, Treasury, U.S ., Treasury Department, BlackRock, Deutsche Bank's Locations: Yellen, China U.S, Beijing, China, U.S, BlackRock

☆ A chief market strategist explains why a recession won't hit anytime soon — and why investors should focus on underperforming sectors right now instead of hot tech stocks
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Lisa Hanley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

StoneX's Kathryn Rooney Vera believes that investors are prematurely optimistic about rate cuts. But according to StoneX's Kathryn Rooney Vera, investors may be getting a little too far ahead of themselves. In fact, Rooney Vera believes that the US's economy, labor market, and consumer activity are currently too robust to even consider easier monetary policy. Rooney Vera also believes that the central bank is unlikely to cut rates in a knee-jerk reaction as soon as unemployment begins to rise. This might seem counterintuitive, but timing is everything, Rooney Vera said.

Persons: StoneX's Kathryn Rooney Vera, Rooney Vera, — Rooney Vera, catchup, that's Organizations: Federal Locations: Brazil

☆ Don't count on an interest-rate cut boosting stocks until next year, former Dallas Fed boss says
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-23 | by ( George Glover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Don't expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates anytime soon, Richard Fisher says. The US central bank is unlikely to lower rates until 2024, the former Dallas Fed president said. "And at a minimum, they're not going to be cutting rates in my view, as far as the eye can see, until 2024," Fisher added. The central bank raised borrowing costs at 10 consecutive meetings between March 2022 and May 2023 in a bid to tame inflation, which was running close to four-decade highs. Read more: These 5 charts capture a rollercoaster 15 months for stocks, bonds, and crypto as the Fed pauses its tightening campaign

Persons: Richard Fisher, —, CNBC's, they're, Fisher, Jerome Powell, Read Organizations: Federal Reserve, Dallas Fed, Service, Bank of England

☆ Goldman recommends clients add downside protection just in case. Here's how to do it
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

"Our baseline view is that the S & P 500 will rise by 3% to 4500 by year-end 2023 and will reach 4700 (+7%) in 12 months. The S & P 500 is up about 14% year to date, surprising many on Wall Street who predicted a weak first half for stocks. .SPX YTD mountain The S & P 500 has rallied in the first half of the year, bucking the predictions of many experts. To hedge against the S & P 500 falling, Goldman's options analysts recommended using a put-spread collar on the index. One important consideration is that, as a hedge, the trade has less risk for investors who already own the S & P 500.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Cormac Conners, Goldman, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Survey

☆ Global stocks are soaring. Analysts love these names — giving one over 80% upside
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-19 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Analysts are still optimistic about some parts of the U.S. market, but some expect international markets to do better this year. The resulting stocks have buy ratings from over 65% of analysts covering them, and average price target upside of at least 30%. Two stocks stood out for their 100% buy rating from analysts and significant potential upside: Coal mining company Yancoal Australia and Hong Kong-listed ESR Group , a real estate services company. German meal kit company Hello Fresh got the highest potential upside from analysts at 82%. U.S. stocks include e-commerce giant MercadoLibre , health insurance firm Humana and pharmaceutical firm Jazz Pharmaceuticals .

Persons: Germany's Dax, Morgan Stanley, J.P, Tai Hui, Tai, Raymond Bridges, Fresh Organizations: Nikkei, Morgan Asset, Bridges Capital, CNBC Pro, CNBC, Vanguard FTSE, Index, Kansai Electric Power, JCR Pharmaceuticals, Humana, Jazz Pharmaceuticals Locations: Europe, U.S, Japan, Asia, Australia, Hong Kong

☆ The S&P 500 will extend its stellar rally, hitting a new record high before 2023 is over, Carson Group's top strategist says
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-16 | by ( George Glover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The S&P 500 has climbed 15% in 2023, powered higher by Big Tech stocks. The index is likely to hit a new all-time high before the end of the year, Carson Group's top strategist said Thursday. "We still think there's a lot left in the tank here," Ryan Detrick told CNBC. "We've been overweight equities at Carson Investment Research since late December," Detrick told CNBC's "Closing Bell". The S&P 500 hit its record high in January 2022, reaching just under 4,800 points.

Persons: Carson Group's, Ryan Detrick, —, Carson, Tesla, We've, Detrick, CNBC's, – Organizations: Big Tech, CNBC, Service, Meta, Nvidia, Carson Investment Research, Reserve, Fed

☆ Investors should expect Tesla to launch a full-scale financing arm as it tries to capture more of the auto market, Morgan Stanley says
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-14 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Investors can expect Tesla to soon offer its own options for financing, Morgan Stanley said. Analysts said it was time for the EV maker to create a subsidiary that finances retail sales. That could potentially draw in more customers as Tesla wages a price war against its rivals. That's something Tesla needs to incorporate into its business, especially if it plans on capturing more of the EV market, the analysts said. Other commentators remain bullish on the flagship EV-stock, particularly as Tesla strikes deals with other auto makers to open up its charging network.

Persons: Tesla, Morgan Stanley, —, it's, that's Organizations: Analysts, Service, Toyota, Honda, Ford, EV

Following the trade, Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust will own 275 shares of PANW, decreasing its weighting in the portfolio to 2.21%, from 2.41%. Now that our trading restrictions have cleared, we're taking profits in cybersecurity leader Palo Alto Networks . 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: we'll, Jim Cramer's, Palo, Jim Cramer, shouldn't, Jim, Krisanapong Organizations: Palo Alto Networks, Palo, CNBC Locations: Palo Alto, overbought

☆ Morgan Stanley's Wilson says this is not a new bull market and the Fed may reawaken the bear
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-12 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Investors shouldn't be so quick to believe the bear has left the stock market, Morgan Stanley warned. But he said investors shouldn't think the bear market has ended just yet, pointing specifically to the outlook for earnings as a reason to remain cautious. "With the S & P 500 rally now crossing the 20% threshold, more are declaring the bear market officially over," he said in a note to clients Monday. The 20% threshold has emboldened some market participants to "declare the official end to the bear market," Wilson said. He said the current bear market is similar to the market between 1946 and 1948, which also saw a boom-and-bust story.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Mike Wilson, shouldn't, Jerome Powell, Wilson, Morgan, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Federal

☆ 'We are not greedy,' Cramer says, urging market discipline
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-12 | by ( Kevin Stankiewicz | In Kevinstankiewicz | ) 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. 'We are not greedy' Take Nvidia profits Watch AMD 1. But we are not greedy," 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 .

Persons: Jim Cramer, Street's, Jim, they're, you've, Jim Cramer's Organizations: CNBC, Nvidia, AMD, Nasdaq, Reserve, Palo Alto Networks, Devices

☆ These 'undervalued' and 'enticing' stocks are screaming buys heading into summer, analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-10 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Zillow An "enticing buying opportunity remains" in Zillow, according to Stephens analyst John Campbell. MarketAxess Atlantic Equities analyst Simon Clinch advised investors buy the dip in MarketAxess, the electronic trading platform for credit markets. To be sure, Clinch acknowledged that pressures remain, but the "long term growth opportunity remains attractive" and headwinds should soon turn into tailwinds. Booking Holdings- Argus, buy rating "We believe that BKNG shares are undervalued at current prices near $2,713. As such, our rating remains BUY.

Persons: Bowlero, Steven Wieczynski, Wieczynski, John Campbell, Campbell, Simon Clinch, Clinch, Zillow, Stephens, Cowen Organizations: CNBC, Liberty Media, Lucky, ZG, Company, Liberty Formula One, Booking Holdings, Argus Locations: Zillow, Atlantic

☆ New York Community Bank and more: CNBC's 'Halftime Report' traders answer your questions
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Christina Falso | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

On Thursday's "Ask Halftime," traders answered questions from CNBC Pro subscribers about stocks and sectors as the market appears to be in a holding pattern ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting next week. Jenny Harrington of Gilman Hill Asset Management was asked whether to buy, sell or hold New York Community Bank after she recommended it on "Halftime" recently. She discusses why she is still holding the regional bank and why she is predicting its shares will continue to go higher. Also, Steve Weiss of Short Hills Capital talked about why investors shouldn't short mega-cap tech names but can look to hedge some positions.

Persons: Jenny Harrington, Steve Weiss Organizations: CNBC Pro, Asset Management, New York Community Bank, Short Locations: Short Hills

☆ History says stocks could rise 22% in the next year as the market rally builds momentum — and investors can profit by buying these 11 stocks, according to BMO Capital Markets
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-03 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

But leading strategists at BMO don't see that narrow breadth as a serious concern. Investors shouldn't be too unsettled by the bad breadth in the stock market this year, according to top strategists at BMO Capital Markets. BMO Capital MarketsThose tech giants have beaten the broader market each of the first five months of 2023 and have crushed the S&P 500 overall. BMO Capital Markets"We found that narrow market breadth in general does not represent a bad omen for S&P 500 performance despite the contrary narrative being pushed by many investors," Belski wrote. Such scenarios have put the S&P 500 in positive territory 100% of the time in the following three and six months, with returns of at least 6%, Belski noted.

Persons: Brian Belski, Belski Organizations: BMO, BMO Capital Markets, Microsoft, Nvidia, BMO Capital

☆ 10 Things Before the Opening Bell: Negotiators race to finalize a tentative debt ceiling deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-29 | by ( Phil Rosen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Phil Rosen here in New York. The White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an agreement in principle on the debt ceiling. The deal will allow government borrowing to rise and avoid a default ahead of a June 5 deadline. Negotiators are now racing to finalize the bill's text ahead of a vote which is expected to take place on Wednesday. Curated by Phil Rosen in New York.

☆ Investors shouldn't focus on the composition of market leadership, says Richard Bernstein's Suzuki
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-22 | 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 focus on the composition of market leadership, says Richard Bernstein's SuzukiDan Suzuki, deputy chief investment officer at Richard Bernstein Advisors, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss why the market's performance mirrors last year's image, how Suzuki would counsel investors right now, and more.

☆ Premarket stocks: Investors shouldn't ignore this recession warning sign
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

“Retail growth held on by the skin of its teeth this month,” said Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData. The retailer posted disappointing sales for its first quarter and lowered its outlook for the year as customers slowed their spending. Total sales ticked up 0.5% during its latest quarter from a year ago, the company said Wednesday. The bill, which will take effect in January, specifically names TikTok as its target, prohibiting the app from operating within state lines. Pence said he expects to come to a decision about a presidential run before the end of June.

☆ Education stocks plummeted after Chegg's CEO warned about ChatGPT – but don't write off entire sectors just yet
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( George Glover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Chegg's stock price crashed last week after the education company's CEO said ChatGPT was impacting customer growth. But investors shouldn't write off entire sectors just yet, according to analysts. Chegg shares plunged 49% on May 2 following Rosensweig's warning – and other major education stocks sold off as well. Don't write off the whole sector just yetIt can be tempting for investors to see disruptive technology like ChatGPT as a threat to entire industries – hence the broad and deep sell-off for education stocks Tuesday. Read more: Chegg crashes 49% after the education company says the rise of ChatGPT among students is impacting customer growth

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