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☆ Jobs data will steal the spotlight next week. What to watch for in 3 key labor reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

In this way, the nonfarm payroll report also offers clues on the near-term path of inflation. As always, payroll processing firm ADP will release its May private-sector jobs report before the government's nonfarm payroll report. On Tuesday, we'll get the latest JOLTS data, shorthand for the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey conducted by the Labor Department. Earnings A few noteworthy earnings reports set for next week include CrowdStrike and Hewlett Packard Enterprise after the close on Tuesday. A report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the US economy added 311,000 jobs in February.

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☆ The 2 biggest events for Wall Street next week couldn’t be more different
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Investors will listen for the central bank's latest perspective on interest rates following the hotter-than-expected CPI and PPI reports this week. As members know, the market is looking for any signs of further disinflation in the housing market as shelter cost inflation remains the Fed's biggest concern. No club names report earnings next week, but we can't wait to see what Nvidia has to show us at its GTC AI developer conference . Other key reports include KB Home on Wednesday, which will provide a real-time look at the state the housing market, unlike the backward-looking housing reports. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

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☆ Jefferies expects strong dividend growth this year. Here's how to play it
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Their 12-month forward dividend yield is above the regional median and they are highly profitable, with their next two-year return on equity and last 12 months return-on-investment capital greater than 10%. Broadcom is the largest market-cap name on the list and has a 1.6% 12-month forward dividend yield. The branded consumer packaged goods company has a 12-month forward dividend yield of 2.5%. Owners of Enterprise Products Partners ' stock are rewarded with a 12-month forward dividend yield of 7.6%. Lastly, Darden Restaurants has a 3.3% 12-month forward dividend yield and is up 4.5% so far this year.

Persons: Jefferies, Peramunetilleke, Darden Organizations: Broadcom, Wall, Procter & Gamble, Procter, Gamble, of Enterprise Products Partners, Darden Locations: U.S, HQY

☆ 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

☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Meta, Amazon, Costco, Uber, Sunrun, Alphabet, Exxon & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Here are Thursday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Baird reiterates Meta as outperform Baird said it's bullish heading into Meta's Connect event next week. Bank of America upgrades Nutanix to buy from neutral Bank of America said it sees numerous positive growth drivers ahead for the computer software company. " Guggenheim reiterates Sunrun as buy Guggenheim said Sunrun is the best positioned solar company. Bank of America reiterates Marriott as buy Bank of America said it's bullish heading into Marriott's analyst day next week. Wells Fargo reiterates Amazon as overweight Wells said it sees several "discreet headwinds" for Amazon that investors may not know about.

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☆ Jefferies says this under-the-radar health stock can rally nearly 30%
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-23 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Jefferies reiterated HealthEquity as a buy on Wednesday, noting the company's favorable position in the health savings account market. Analyst Glen Santangelo placed a price target of $84 on the stock, suggesting shares stand to gain nearly 29% from Wednesday's close. HealthEquity shares gained 39% in 2022, but the stock is only up about 6% year to date. Although the stock has "seemingly fallen off investor's radar screens," Santangelo noted that the company is highly favored in the HSA market. "Most importantly, we believe that current consensus estimates underappreciate the impact of higher rates in [fiscal 2025 (calendar year 2024)].

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