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☆ ADM shares plunge 24% in worst day since 1929 as CFO is placed on leave
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM) grain facility in Mendota, Illinois, U.S.Shares of Archer-Daniels-Midland plunged 24% on Monday, its biggest one-day drop since 1929, after CFO Vikram Luthar was placed on administrative leave as the company investigates accounting practices at its Nutrition segment. The probe brings more uncertainty to ADM's high-margin Nutrition segment, which is under pressure due to weak demand for meat alternatives and other products as well as downtime at a large soy processing facility. The Nutrition segment, however, has not performed well in recent quarters. "First and foremost, understanding the true scope of potential accounting irregularities and their impact on Nutrition segment revenues/margins will be critical," said Goldman Sachs analyst Adam Samuelson. ADM appointed Ismael Roig, who has been with the company since 2004, as its interim CFO.

Persons: Archer, Vikram Luthar, Luthar, Goldman Sachs, Adam Samuelson, Ismael Roig Organizations: Daniels, Midland Co, Midland, U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, SEC, for Research, ADM, BMO, UBS, Bunge Global Locations: Mendota , Illinois, U.S, Chicago

☆ As interest rates soar, buy stocks like this homebuilder, Wall Street analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Interest rates keep climbing, but that's not stopping Wall Street analysts from finding a slew of stocks to buy. CNBC Pro combed through top Wall Street research to find stocks that are beneficiaries of high interest rates. HealthEquity "We view HQY as an attractive investment in a higher interest rate environment that can function as a portfolio diversifier," according to Baird analyst Mark Marcon. The firm said as middle market businesses face rising interest rates, Bunge can take advantage. Toll Brothers High interest rates are no problem for the homebuilder, Raymond James analyst Buck Horne said in a recent note.

Persons: Bunge, Baird, Mark Marcon, Marcon, Goldman Sachs, Adam Samuelson, Samuelson, Raymond James, Buck Horne, Horne, homebuilders, TOL, HealthEquity, Morgan Stanley Organizations: CNBC, Bank of America, Toll, HealthEquity, Costco, Evercore ISI, CMA, Catering Locations: HealthEquity, homebuilders, homebuilding

☆ Goldman says now's the time to buy this potato processing stock with 30% upside
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Goldman Sachs encourages investors to buy shares of potato products maker Lamb Weston , anticipating a comeback for the stock after a difficult few months. Analyst Adam Samuelson upgraded shares to buy from neutral. Shares have tumbled 15% since June 30, underperforming the S & P 500 and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP). LW XLP mountain 2023-06-30 LW vs XLP since June 30 "We see recent underperformance providing an attractive entry point," Samuelson wrote in a Monday note. He added that the company's stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter and fiscal 2024 outlook suggest "a balance of risks skewed to the upside."

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Lamb Weston, Adam Samuelson, Goldman, Samuelson, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Consumer Locations: Asia

☆ Goldman Sachs downgrades Tyson Foods, says poultry stock's trajectory is uncertain after latest earnings
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Analyst Adam Samuelson downgraded the food producer to neutral from buy after Tyson's latest quarterly report showed significant underperformance across the company — particularly its chicken segment. The company's reported earnings per share of 85 cents for its first fiscal quarter. "Put together, we see a more uncertain trajectory for Chicken segment profitability into FY24 and have less confidence in the business returning to previously articulated 6-8% normalized margins," the analyst added. Tyson shares fell 4.6% on Monday after the company announced its quarterly earnings. TSN 1Y mountain TSN in past 12 months —CNBC's Michael Bloom contributed to this report.

☆ Goldman Sachs says this plastic packaging stock looks attractive and can rally 34%
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Shares of plastic packaging firm Berry Global Group are attractive and can rally more than 30% from here, according to Goldman Sachs. Analyst Adam Samuelson raised his price target on Berry Global Group, while maintaining a buy rating on the stock, saying shares continue to remain attractive on the strength of the company's free cash flow profile even after a mixed earnings report . Berry Global Group on Tuesday beat profit expectations with fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $2.19 per share, compared to consensus expectations of $2.15 per share, according to FactSet estimates. The company announced that its board has approved the payment of a 25 cents per share quarterly dividend. The analyst's $71 price target, raised from $68, is 34% above where shares closed on Tuesday.

☆ Goldman says these 'attractive stocks' still have more room to run
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Graphic Packaging Holding "Unique defensive growth at a discount," Goldman said recently of the commercial packaging materials company. Shares of Graphic Packaging are up almost 17% this year, and analyst Adam Samuelson said the stock remains attractive and compelling. Samuelson said Graphic Packaging is underappreciated by investors in that it's differentiated itself from competitors with its strong mix of cash flow and compounding earnings. Graphic Packaging is also a beneficiary of what Samuelson calls a "$12.5 billion market opportunity" as businesses and consumers shift from plastic to paper. Cintas "Healthy F1Q results, with attractive and resilient growth outlook for uniform rentals driven by pricing and no-programmer market.

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