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☆ The U.S. inflation prints for January and February were 'anomalies': Economist
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | 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 EmailThe U.S. inflation prints for January and February were 'anomalies': EconomistOlu Omodunbi of Huntington Private Bank expects to see "better inflation prints in the next couple of months" which would allow the Fed to start cutting interest rates in the middle of 2024

Persons: Olu Organizations: Huntington Private Bank, Fed

☆ The rich want to give their kids real estate and businesses to save on taxes but still control the family fortune. One neat trick: family-limited partnerships.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

And yet, Walton's wife and children didn't have to pay a dime in estate tax. With an FLP, an individual — often a parent or two parents — pools their business assets, which are commonly real estate or stock. There are pragmatic reasons for keeping family business assets consolidated, according to Dan Griffith of Huntington Private Bank. Another sweetener: you can claim a discount on the assets within the FLP and use even less of your estate tax exemption. This would eliminate all gift and estate tax on the business even if the couple dies after the Trump tax cuts sunset.

Persons: —, Sam Walton, didn't, Donald Trump, Dan Griffith, –, Griffith, Robert Strauss, Weinstock Manion, Strauss, Edward Renn, Renn, Trump, that's, Katie Carlson Organizations: Service, Walmart, Business, Huntington Private Bank, IRS, Partners, Bank of, Trump

☆ Rich parents want to give to charity and leave more money to their kids. Here's how billionaire families do it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewWhen the rich give to charity, they find a way to get the most bang for their buck. If the trust assets are invested and achieve an annual rate of return of 9% a year, the CLT's remainder will be $2.1 million. Advertisement"It's a fantastic low interest rate play," said Renn. "The problem now is rates have really risen and it's to the point where some investments clearly can outperform a 4% or 5% interest rate, but others might struggle." In this interest rate environment, charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) have better odds.

Persons: —, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Walton, Lance Morgan, Ed Renn, I've, Renn, Dan Griffith, Griffith, CLTs, Onassis, CLATs, Alice, Jim Walton, Rick T, Jennifer Galvagna, Michael Prinzo, they're Organizations: Service, Tax, Business, Bloomberg, Huntington Private Bank, Walmart, Bank of America Private Bank Locations: Withersworldwide, CLTs, Fayetteville , Arkansas, Israel, Palestine

☆ How the superrich, like Walmart's Waltons, get richer by using trusts to give to charity and save on tax
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

If the calculations predict that the trust's remainder interest is zero, the beneficiaries are exempt from estate tax even if the assets actually appreciate by a greater amount. If the trust assets are invested and achieve an annual rate of return of 9% a year, the CLT's remainder will be $2.1 million. Advertisement"It's a fantastic low interest rate play," said Renn. "The problem now is rates have really risen and it's to the point where some investments clearly can outperform a 4% or 5% interest rate, but others might struggle." In this interest rate environment, charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) have better odds.

Persons: —, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Walton, Lance Morgan, Ed Renn, I've, Renn, Dan Griffith, Griffith, CLTs, Onassis, Jennifer Galvagna, Michael Prinzo, they're Organizations: Service, Tax, Business, Bloomberg, Huntington Private Bank, Bank of America Private Bank Locations: Withersworldwide, CLTs, Israel, Palestine

☆ The profits recession is over, says Huntington's John Augustine
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | 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 EmailThe profits recession is over, says Huntington's John AugustineJohn Augustine, chief investment officer at Huntington Private Bank, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss investment opportunities in 2024, the outlook for profits, and more.

Persons: Huntington's John Augustine John Augustine Organizations: Huntington Private Bank

[1/6] People load up their newly purchased items from Best Buy on Black Friday in Wheaton-Glenmont, Maryland, U.S., November 24, 2023. A record 130.7 million people are expected to shop in stores and online in the U.S. on Black Friday this year, the National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates. But at 6 a.m. on Friday at a Walmart in New Milford, Connecticut, the parking lot was only half full. "It's a lot quieter this year, a lot quieter," said shopper Theresa Forsberg, who visits the same five stores with her family at dawn every Black Friday. And the rise of online shopping has reduced the importance of Black Friday as a single-day event.

Persons: Leah Millis, Cowen, David Klink, Theresa Forsberg, Michael Brown, Kearney, Jeff Gennette, Jimmy Lee, there's, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, Oscar de, Carlos Araejo, Ruiz, It’s, ”, Paul Aheren, Puma, Siddharth Cavale, Helen Reid, Arriana McLymore, Katherine Masters, Andrew Hay, Bianca Flowers, Danielle Broadway, James Davey, Deborah Sophia, Miral Fahmy, Nick Zieminski, Frances Kerry Organizations: REUTERS, Shoppers, Huntington Private Bank, Walmart, Target, National Retail Federation, Garden, Insider Intelligence, Macy's, Adobe Analytics, Wealth Consulting, Amazon, Adobe, Nordstrom, “, Saks, Puma, Israel Football Association, IFA, Thomson Locations: Wheaton, Glenmont , Maryland, U.S, RALEIGH, N.C, New Milford , Connecticut, Paramus , New Jersey, Indianapolis, Israel, Palestine, United States, Dallas, Raleigh, Crabtree, Boston

Brokerage TD Cowen lowered its U.S. holiday spending estimate to 2% to 3% growth, from 4% to 5%, as it forecast flat Black Friday traffic. With many consumers squeezed by persistent inflation and high interest rates, U.S. holiday spending is expected to rise at the slowest pace in five years. But at 6 a.m. on Friday at a Walmart in New Milford, Connecticut, the parking lot was only half full. "It's a lot quieter this year, a lot quieter," said shopper Theresa Forsberg, who visits the same five stores with her family at dawn every Black Friday. The rise of online shopping has reduced the importance of Black Friday as a single-day event.

Persons: Cowen, David Klink, ”, Barbara Kahn, Theresa Forsberg, Michael Brown, Kearney, Jimmy Lee, Leah Millis, there's, Jeff Gennette, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, Oscar de, Carlos Araejo, Ruiz, It’s, Paul Aheren, Puma, Siddharth Cavale, Helen Reid, Arriana McLymore, Katherine Masters, Andrew Hay, Bianca Flowers, Danielle Broadway, James Davey, Deborah Sophia, Miral Fahmy, Nick Zieminski, Frances Kerry, Leslie Adler Organizations: Shoppers, Huntington Private Bank, Walmart, Target, Ross Stores, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, “, National Retail Federation, Garden, Insider Intelligence, Adobe Analytics, Adobe, Wealth Consulting, Amazon, REUTERS, Nordstrom, Saks, Protesters, Puma, Israel Football Association, Thomson Locations: RALEIGH, N.C, U.S, New Milford , Connecticut, Paramus , New Jersey, Wheaton, Glenmont , Maryland, Indianapolis, Israel, Palestine, United States, Dallas, Raleigh, Crabtree, Boston

☆ Market choppiness continuing is dependent on Fed's next moves: Huntington Private Bank's Augustine
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | 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 choppiness continuing is dependent on Fed's next moves: Huntington Private Bank's AugustineHuntington Private Bank's John Augustine and Wells Fargo's Jay Bryson join 'The Exchange' to discuss the CPI report and what it means for the markets and economy.

Persons: Augustine Huntington, Bank's John Augustine, Wells Fargo's Jay Bryson Organizations: Huntington

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Huntington Private Bank's John Augustine and Wells Fargo's Jay Bryson
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | 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 Huntington Private Bank's John Augustine and Wells Fargo's Jay BrysonHuntington Private Bank's John Augustine and Wells Fargo's Jay Bryson join 'The Exchange' to discuss the CPI report and what it means for the markets and economy.

Persons: Huntington Private Bank's John Augustine, Wells Fargo's Jay Bryson Huntington, Bank's John Augustine, Wells Fargo's Jay Bryson Organizations: Huntington Private

[1/2] People shop for clothes at Target retail chain in Westbury, New York, U.S., May 20, 2021. Walmart (WMT.N) and Target (TGT.N), the two biggest retailers in the United States, have set a cautious tone for the rest of the year. David Klink, senior equity analyst at Huntington Private Bank, said he saw "encouraging" signs in Amazon's results. Walmart, which reports on Aug. 17, had a better-than-expected first quarter and forecast sales to be up about 3.5% for the year. "I think that value-based retailers like Walmart and Target" will hold up better than others, he said.

Persons: Shannon Stapleton, David Klink, Neil Saunders, Joseph Feldman, Siddharth Cavale, Ananya Mariam Rajesh, Rosalba O'Brien Organizations: REUTERS, Walmart, Target, Foods, Huntington Private Bank, Amazon, Apple, Maersk, WPP, Telsey, Thomson Locations: Westbury , New York, U.S, United States, Seattle, New York, Bengaluru

☆ China's sagging economy looms over quarterly results around the world
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Noel Randewich | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

July 20 (Reuters) - China's frail growth could weigh on companies with exposure to the world's second-largest economy, including Apple (AAPL.O), big chipmakers and luxury retailers as they report quarterly results in the next few weeks. China accounted for 36% of NXP's revenue last year and half of Texas Instruments' revenue. Analysts estimate NXP reporting a 3.2% drop in quarterly revenue, with Texas Instruments' revenue tumbling 16%, which would be its steepest drop since 2009, according to Refinitiv. The specialty glass maker blamed "anticipated recession-level demand" for weak results in its previous quarterly report last April. Coffee maker Starbucks (SBUX.O) in May reported quarterly results that beat estimates, powered by recovering demand in China.

Persons: Ross Mayfield, Baird, Cartier, Richemont, Bernstein, Tesla, Jonathan Golub, hobble, David Klink, Noel Randewich, Chavi Mehta, Caroline Valetkovitch, Mimosa Spencer, David Gaffen, Nick Zieminski Organizations: Apple, U.S, Shanghai, ABB, HK, NXP Semiconductors, Texas, Texas Instruments, . Credit Suisse Chief, Equity, Corning Inc, Samsung Electronics, Huntington Private Bank, Reuters, Thomson Locations: China, U.S, Swiss, Asia, ., China . U.S, Washington, Beijing, Oakland , California, Bangalore, New York, Paris

The pan-European STOXX 600 index (.STOXX) rose 0.78% after closing at a two-month low in the previous session. The yield on benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury notes dropped to 3.605%, while the yield on the 30-year Treasury bond was down at 3.8348%. The dollar index fell 0.47%, with the euro up 0.51% at $1.0743. Spot gold added 1.0% at $1,982.03 an ounce, while U.S. gold futures gained 0.85% at $1,980.50 an ounce. Reporting by Chibuike Oguh in New York Editing by Nick Zieminski and Richard ChangOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: David Klink, Christine Lagarde, Chibuike Oguh, Nick Zieminski, Richard Chang Organizations: YORK, U.S . House, U.S, Treasury, Federal Reserve, Republicans, Senate, Huntington Private Bank, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Labor Department, European Central Bank, Brent, West Texas, Thomson Locations: New York

☆ Walmart investors eye margins amid grocery focus
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( Siddharth Cavale | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Home improvement chain Home Depot (HD.N) cut its annual forecast on Tuesday, indicating weakness for retailers who sell discretionary merchandise. Yet many shoppers have turned to Walmart for its low-priced basics such as toilet paper, milk, green beans and eggs. Investors such as Charles Sizemore, chief investment officer of Sizemore Capital Management, are looking for any specific hit to Walmart's so called gross profit margin. David Klink, senior equity analyst at Huntington Private Bank, which holds $77 million in Walmart shares, said that if Walmart can re-affirm its margin targets, "that would be very well appreciated by investors." Analysts on average are expecting the retailer to post first quarter margins of 3.7%, according to UBS.

☆ Wall Street closes higher as First Republic helps lift banks
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-16 | by ( David Carnevali | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

SummarySummary Companies European Central Bank raises key policy rateFirst Republic Bank shares reverse course and turn higherMeta, Snap climb as U.S. threatens TikTok banNEW YORK, March 16 (Reuters) - A strong rebound by financials helped Wall Street's main indexes close firmly positive on Thursday, after some of the country's largest lenders came to the rescue of embattled First Republic Bank. "Banks are looking out for one another," said Huntington Private Bank chief investment officer, John Augustine. Shares of JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley were up 1.94% and 1.89% respectively, while the lifeline buoyed First Republic Bank (FRC.N), which gained 9.98%. The KBW regional banking index (.KRX) gained 3.26%, while the S&P 500 banking index (.SPXBK) advanced 2.16%, as both sub-indexes reversed losses. Concerns about banks have rattled the stock market in recent days after the collapse of SVB Financial fueled contagion fears.

"Because the consumer is now under more pressure, and Walmart is under pressure, that sets up a dynamic where there's probably not a lot of pricing going forward." The clout Walmart holds over suppliers also means that Walmart would likely get the lowest percentage of any price hikes manufacturers implement, according to investors who track the company. In 2018, Walmart pulled Campbell Soup Co's (CPB.N) products during the key winter season over a dispute over prices and shelf space promotion. At the time, Tesco labeled Heinz's price hikes as "unjustifiable." After raising prices four times in 2022, he said, Clorox doesn't "have any additional plans" to hike prices this year.

☆ The Dow could actually end the year in the green
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Paul R. La Monica | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

It would be a stunning comeback if the Dow reclaims all its lost ground and finishes the year in positive territory. As recently as mid-October the Dow was in bear-market territory for 2022, down more than 21%. Top industrial stocks in the Dow such as Boeing (BA), Caterpillar (CAT) and Honeywell (HON) have surged. (owner of The North Face and Vans), IBM (IBM) and 3M (MMM), is actually up 1% this year. There were several times when the stock market came back and then went back down,” said John Duffy, co-founder of Trending Stocks.

☆ Dow tumbles 500 points but could actually end the year in the green
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Paul R. La Monica | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN Business —Most of 2022 has been pretty dismal for investors, and Monday was no exception: The Dow fell about 500 points, or 1.5%, Monday. The Dow enjoyed its best month in nearly a half-century in October and it’s up nearly another 3% in November. It would be a stunning comeback if the Dow reclaims all its lost ground and finishes the year in positive territory. Top industrial stocks in the Dow such as Boeing (BA), Caterpillar (CAT) and Honeywell (HON) have surged. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are still pretty deep in the red for 2022, off 17% and almost 30% respectively.

☆ Walmart doubles down on Africa despite a decade of frustration
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Nqobile Dludla | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

A shopper pushes a trolley as she leaves a Builders Warehouse store owned by Walmart-led Massmart Holdings in South Africa, at Gleneagles, in the south of Johannesburg, South Africa, October 20, 2022. Instead, Massmart's units outside South Africa struggled with foreign exchange risk, tricky regulatory environments and macroeconomic volatility. Earlier this year, an internal Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) memo detailing its expansion plans, including a maiden foray onto the continent via South Africa, leaked to media. The pending battle with its global rival looms over Walmart's e-commerce strategy for Massmart, several shareholders told Reuters. While Walmart can now firmly set the direction at its South African unit, its track record outside the United States is spotty.

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