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☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Microsoft, Amazon, Advanced Micro Devices and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Morgan Stanley reiterates Apple as overweight Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the iPhone maker to $273 per share from $216. Morgan Stanley downgrades BP to equal weight from overweight Morgan Stanley downgraded the oil major due to "weak earnings." Morgan Stanley reiterates Microsoft as overweight Morgan Stanley said it has "increased clarity" on AI monetization. Citi names KLA Corp. a top pick Citi raised its price target on the semiconductor equipment maker to $980 from $760. Morgan Stanley downgrades Rocket Lab to equal weight from overweight Morgan Stanley said it sees a "limited catalyst path" for the space company.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Apple, Morgan Stanley downgrades, TD Cowen, Teck, Baird, CARR, Zeta, John Donovan, AAPL, Wells, Tesla, underperform Wells, it's, Evercore, it's bullish, DDOG Organizations: Netflix, Nvidia, Devices, AMD, Citi, Electronic Arts, College Football, BMO, Teck Resources, JPMorgan, Biosciences, Zeta Global, Citi downgrades Bank of New York Mellon, Bank, New York Mellon, Apple, IOL, Amazon, UW, CIO, Susquehanna, Caesars, MGM, PENN, Bank of America, KLA Corp, OW, Department of Defense Locations: 2H24, Dell, Teck, TSLA, Las Vegas

☆ US Navy Super Hornets armed with SM-6s, a warship missile newly tested in combat, have been spotted in the Pacific
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewUS Navy fighter aircraft have been spotted in the Pacific carrying an air-launched version of a powerful ship-fired interceptor missile that only recently debuted in combat. A US Navy spokesperson told Naval News that "the SM-6 Air Launched Configuration (ALC) was developed as part of the SM-6 family of missiles and is operationally deployed in the Navy today." CSIS also notes that "its tri-mission capability also presents opportunities for the Navy to arrange more efficient weapon loadouts onboard its guided missile ships." AdvertisementThe missiles observed on Navy aircraft at RIMPAC can be seen sporting AIM-174B designations, indicating that they are an air-to-air variant. AdvertisementExtended air-to-air range missiles in a new role could help the Navy plug gaps in countering long-range missiles that China is fielding, especially should Washington and Beijing clash some day.

Persons: —, Carl Vinson, Isaiah Williams, Navy Carlos Del Toro, pBur3mhRQs, 0L2bNLgTUi —, Justin Bronk, Derek Kelley, Bronk Organizations: Service, Navy, Pacific, Business, US Navy, Naval, Hornets, Nimitz, Hickam, RIM, Combat, Hornet, for Strategic, International Studies, Defense, Observers, U.S . Navy, 0L2bNLgTUi — Doha, Royal United Services Institute, Biden, American Navy, AIM Locations: Iran, China, Gulf, Aden, @Doha104p3, Washington, Beijing

☆ The lunch rush is dead as Americans live for the weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-19 | by ( J.J. Mccorvey | Haley Messenger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

These signs point to a new normal for Americans' post-pandemic leisure spending, which has stayed resilient despite the higher costs of going out. In 2023, 1.88% of the food and drink transactions Square processed took place between 11 a.m. and noon on Saturdays, up from 1.60% in 2019. Nowhere was the shift toward evening and weekend spending starker than in Boston, one of 23 major cities Square analyzed. There, a 10.1% decline in weekday lunch transactions was more than offset by 10.3% and 1.6% increases in weekend and happy hour transactions, respectively. "I don't really prioritize drinking during the weekdays," Louie said, and his weekend leisure spending "is quite inconsistent."

Persons: That's, Ara Kharazian, Brunch, Kharazian, Sara Senatore, AJ Kurban, Kurban, it's, Soojin Lee, Cornell University's Nolan, Young, They're, Senatore, I'm, Nicholas Louie, Louie Organizations: University of Toronto, ARA, Bank of America, Cornell University's, Cornell University's Nolan School of Hotel Administration, Covid Locations: U.S, workdays, Boston, Brooklyn, Manhattan, York

☆ Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Netflix, Dell, GM, SunPower, Alphabet, Nio, Tesla, Exxon & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Wednesday: UBS reiterates Nvidia as buy UBS said it's standing by its buy rating heading into Nvidia earnings next week. Wells Fargo names Natera a top pick Wells said the fertilizer company is a new top pick at the firm. Morgan Stanley resumes Exxon as overweight Morgan Stanley resumed coverage of the stock and says it has "attractive growth at a compelling valuation." Morgan Stanley reiterates Palo Alto as overweight Morgan Stanley said it's bullish on shares of Palo Alto heading into earnings next week. Morgan Stanley names Dell a top pick Morga Stanley raised its price target on the stock and says it remains a best idea.

Persons: it's, Cantor Fitzgerald, Tesla, Canto, Tesla's, Wells, CTVA, KeyBanc, TD Cowen, Janus Henderson, Morgan Stanley, Palo, Bernstein, Mills, Campbell, underperform Bernstein, Wolfe, SunPower, Dell, Morga Stanley, Stephens, Truist, Oppenheimer, Will, DA Davidson Organizations: UBS, Nvidia, " Bank of America, Bank of America, Alphabet's, Google, JPMorgan, China, Deutsche Bank downgrades, Deutsche, Fair, Six, Sciences, NTR, Netflix, Energy, Palo Alto, Palo, Food, Tech, Barclays, General Motors, Holdings, ALC, Apple, Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference, Will Apple, Walmart, D.A Locations: OW, Palo Alto, U.S

☆ Brewers like Samuel Adams and AB InBev are shifting ad dollars to non-alcoholic beer as Americans cut back on drinking
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Lara O'Reilly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

It's shifting dollars away from its flagship brand, Boston Lager, to the non-alcoholic category, she added. Alcohol drinkers are opting for non-alcoholic beers on more occasions, such as at lunchtime or as a "chaser" between alcoholic drinks on a night out, experts said. Better margins, newer opportunitiesWhile non-alcoholic beers still only represent a small proportion of the total amount of beer sold, brewers can sell non-alcoholic beers at a higher margin, because they are often priced at a premium and avoid excise duty. The deal, announced earlier this year and which makes AB InBev a Worldwide Olympic Partner through to Los Angeles in 2028, marks the first time a beer brand has sponsored the Games. "This is an opportunity to strengthen beer as a category and as the category of moderation," said AB InBev CMO Marcel Marcondes.

Persons: —, Samuel Adams, Samuel Adams's, Samuel Adams Samuel Adams, Lauren Price, Price, It's, Sofia Colucci, Max Verstappen, Corona, Marcel Marcondes, Alan Miles Organizations: Service, Business, Boston, Molson Coors CMO, North America, Molson Coors, Miller, Team Ferrari, Red Bull, Heineken, Corona Cero, Anheuser, Busch, InBev, Games Locations: Boston, It's, American, Los Angeles

☆ Olympic sponsorship deal with beer company AB InBev criticized as ‘cynical’ and ‘an odd pairing’
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

In a room crowded with people in suits, the sponsorship deal with brewing giant AB InBev was met with beaming smiles and the clinking of beer bottles by many of those in attendance. AB InBev is the latest company to participate in The Olympic Partner (TOP) program – the highest level of Olympic sponsorship – alongside the likes of Coca-Cola, Visa and Deloitte. AB InBev said that it would not reveal the cost of its deal with the IOC. Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for AB InBevThe IOC and AB InBev see the deal as part of a wider market demand for non-alcoholic drinks which, despite being in circulation for decades, have had a recent surge in popularity. Some brands have found ways to navigate France’s restrictive laws when it comes to alcohol advertising.

Persons: Thomas Bach gushed, ” Bach, ”, ” Andrew Misell, Kin Cheung, Sportcal, Michel Doukeris, Thomas Bach, Stuart C, Wilson, Molson Coors, ” Marcel Marcondes, “ Corona Cero, Marcondes, Bach, Garde, ” Ian Gilmore, “ Corona, ” Alex Barker, ” Barker, Xavier Laine Organizations: CNN, Olympic Committee, InBev, IOC, Corona, Cortina, Alcohol, CNN Sport, Cola, Visa, Deloitte, Health, WHO, Centers for Disease Control, University of Liverpool, ”, Getty, AB InBev, Heineken, Molson, Games, Alcohol Health Alliance, University of Derby, rugby’s, Nations, Guinness, Stade de France, French rugby, Wales, TOP Locations: London, Corona Cero, Paris, Milan, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Corona, Garde

☆ Molson Coors CEO touts nonalcoholic beverages: 'We’re moving beyond beer'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

CEO of Molson Coors Gavin Hattersley told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday the company is investing in nonalcoholic offerings as consumers trend toward health and wellness. Hattersley said some consumers — especially younger people in their 20s — are focusing on wellness, but that this change in behavior plays into the company's strategy. Molson Coors is known for beverages including Miller Lite, Blue Moon, Topo Chico Hard Seltzer and the eponymous Coors Lite. "We're moving beyond beer, we're moving into 'non-alc' products, whether those are energy drinks, whether they're nonalcoholic beers," Hattersley said. And according to Hattersley, Molson Coors' brewers have been able to make the popular beer's nonalcoholic offering taste very similar to the real thing.

Persons: Molson Coors Gavin Hattersley, CNBC's Jim Cramer, Hattersley, Molson Coors, Hard Seltzer, " Hattersley Organizations: Molson, Wednesday, Miller, Coors Lite, Molson Coors

☆ JPMorgan upgrades this eye care stock that can deliver consistent growth
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The bank upgraded the eye care stock to overweight from neutral on Thursday. JPMorgan's call comes after Alcon — which makes Opti-Free contact lens solution — reported better-than-expected second-quarter results on Wednesday. The company also raised its full-year earnings guidance. However, the stock only rose marginally on the back of that report. Alcon stock has added more than 17% in 2023.

Persons: Alcon, David Adlington, Adlington, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: JPMorgan, ALC Locations: Alcon

☆ Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Tesla, Walmart, Chevron, Lumentum, Rivian & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Barclays initiates 10X Genomics as overweight Barclays said in its initiation of the gene sequencing biotech company that it has margin expansion opportunities for 10X. Barclays reiterates Apple as equal weight Barclays said in its analysis of Apple TV+ that "incremental content spend could take some cash away from buybacks." Goldman Sachs reiterates Chevron as neutral Goldman said it's waiting for an "upstream inflection" before getting positive on Chevron shares. Bank of America reiterates Virgin Galactic as underperform Bank of America said it still sees too much uncertainty for the spaceflight company. Bank of America reiterates Rivian as buy Bank of America saidit's standing by shares of the electric vehicle company after its earnings report on Tuesday.

☆ (video) Conflictul militar dintre China și India: 10.000 de soldați chinezi se retrag de la granița indiană din cauza iernilor aspre din Himalaya
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-13 | by ( Https | Www.Facebook.Com Unimedia.Info | Ion Ceban | ) unimedia.info time to read: +3 min

Potrivit Zee News, decizia de a retrage trupele chineze din apropierea Liniei de Control ar fi din cauza iernii aspre din munții Himalaya. Partea indiană a menținut un număr egal de trupe în acest sector pentru a contracara orice altă dispută a armatei chineze în Ladakh. Potrivit surselor Zee News India face pași similari și mută soldații săi spre regiuni de mare altitudine. A opta și ultima rundă de discuții militare între armatele indiene și chineze au avut loc pe 6 noiembrie 2020. India a susținut de-a lungul timpului că responsabilitatea revine Chinei pentru a continua procesul de dezangajare și decalare în punctele de ciocnire din regiunea montană.

Organizations: South China Morning Post, Zee, Control, South, News Locations: South China, Himalaya, India, Chinei, China

☆ Top marca FineWine. 10 cele mai bune vinuri moldovenești ale anului 2020
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-15 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +7 min

Pentru al cincilea an la rând, Andrei Cibotaru de la FineWine face un top 10 al celor mai bune vinuri ale anului. Este vorba de vinuri care au fost lansate în acest an (a nu se confunda cu roada anului 2020). Linia include mai multe spumante de calitate, produse după metoda Charmat, dar și vinuri liniștite. Cupaj de Cabernet Sauvignon și Pinot Noir (50:50 %), doar 2.5 g/dm3 de zahăr natural și doar 12.0 % vol. Crama Equinox produce doar vinuri din strugurii proprii, iar Echinoctius adună în sine doar ce-i mai bun.

Persons: Andrei Cibotaru, Andrei, Aurelius, Aurelius Winery Aurelius, ., Arcadie Foșnea, Autorul, Cantemir, Prisăcaru, Seguin Moreau, Ștefan Vodă, Oleg Boboc, Gogu Winery, Gogu, Berliner, Negru, Constantin Stratan Organizations: Blanca, International Wine & Barrel, Bar Locations: FineWine, Moldova, Leova, Crama Mircești, Mircești, Republica Moldova, Mosel, Minis, Haragîș, Bugeac, Olănești, american, California, Oregon, Căușeni, Neagră, Negru de Purcari, Purcari, degustat, Republicii Moldova, Bruxelles, Equinox

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