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But based on the information collected, it’s safe to say that NFL teams go through anywhere from 3,600 to 4,300 Uncrustables a week. When you factor in training camps and the teams that did not share their data, NFL teams easily go through at least 80,000 Uncrustables a year. Sometime in the mid-90s, Len said, his wife, Emily, suggested he create a mass-produced peanut butter and jelly sandwich without the crust. That was our gee-whiz moment.”We’re not recreating the atomic bomb here... we’re trying to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Squished, unsquished, you’re gonna crush it.”They are now a staple for many NFL teams.

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☆ Stocks are due to take a rest after a furious bull run, Bank of America says. 4 reasons that's a good buying opportunity.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

According to Bank of America, the most recent market pullback is a symptom of a "buffalo" market. Related stories"A buffalo market is still in the bull family," McGregor said. She expects that the buffalo market will roam around this summer before stabilizing into a bull market later this year. "We're expecting this earnings growth story to broaden beyond the Magnificent Seven in tech in the coming quarters." Bank of America believes small-caps could lead the stock market for the next ten years if interest rates come down and remain favorable.

Persons: —, Marci McGregor, we've, McGregor, We're, Russell Organizations: Service, Nasdaq, Bank of America, Business, Energy, Vanguard Health Care Locations: Buffalo

☆ 3 reasons to invest in America's crumbling infrastructure instead of flashy AI winners, and the 2 cheapest sectors right now: BofA
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Traditional infrastructure might not seem as sexy as the newer AI data centers, but Bank of America believes traditional infrastructure has stronger growth prospects than AI infrastructure. The heavy focus on technology and AI has resulted in investors overlooking traditional infrastructure investment. Invest in industrials and materialsIn particular, Bank of America identified the industrials and materials sectors as the best investment opportunity within traditional infrastructure. The industrials sector trades at a relative forward PE of 0.98, and materials trades at 0.92. AdvertisementSome specific industries within those sectors are especially undervalued, such as construction materials and metals & mining.

Persons: —, there's, Savita Subramanian, it's, Reshoring Organizations: Service, Big Tech, American Society of Civil Engineers, Business, Bank of, Bank of America Government, Bank of America, Bank, Invest, Industrial Locations: North America, industrials

☆ The uptrend in this airline stock could be just getting started, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( David Keller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Alaska Air shares just getting started Alaska Air Group has recently broken above a key resistance level and could represent a compelling option for investors searching for stocks earlier on in their uptrends. Alaska remained below that retracement level as well as a declining 200-day moving average until this week. Now we're seeing ALK power above $42 with an initial upside target at the 61.8% retracement level around $47. The momentum characteristics are consistent with bullish phases, with Alaska becoming overbought this week after a quick rise. While overbought conditions could indicate a short-term pullback in the coming weeks, we're inclined to assume this uptrend could be just getting started.

Persons: we've, — David Keller Organizations: Nasdaq, US Global Jets ETF, JETS, Alaska Air Group, Alaska Air, CMT Locations: Alaska

☆ These 9 investments will perform best in 2024 as plummeting inflation and falling interest rates help the US avoid a recession, according to the top minds at Ameriprise Financial
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-20 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Even the market's most serious risks likely won't derail the economy, according to the brain trust at $1.3 trillion Ameriprise Financial. The S&P 500 should score a mid- to high-single-digit gain next year, Saglimbene told Insider, if earnings grow as expected. So there's some risk that valuations are going to have to come in, and that path for interest rates is very important." Popular small-cap ETFs include the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) and the Schwab US Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) while the Vanguard European Stock Index Fund ETF (VGK) and WisdomTree Europe Small-Cap Dividend ETF (DFE) also might fit with Ameriprise's projections. "At the same time, we'll have yields that are at some of the highest levels we've seen since the financial crisis.

Persons: Russell Price, Price, he's, Ameriprise's Anthony Saglimbene, Justin Burgin, Saglimbene, Burgin, There's, we've, Russell, Ameriprise, weren't Organizations: Bank of America, Nvidia, Saglimbene, Schwab, Vanguard, Index Fund, Fed Locations: Israel, Europe

☆ 'The pendulum swung too far this summer': Morgan Stanley's stock chief warns it's time to take a risk-off approach to the market given the recent rally — and shares 3 trades to pile into instead
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

He likes "defensive growth stocks," industrials, and energy stocks. Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson says the stock market's rally is likely running out of steam, and quickly. Also, on technicals, market breadth — or the share of stocks participating in the rally — is still weak. Morgan StanleyIn addition to over-extended technicals, Wilson said deteriorating fundamentals threaten the market. In particular, he's concerned about "real" consumer spending growth — or growth that accounts for inflation — which he and Morgan Stanley economists believe will dip negative year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Persons: Mike Wilson, Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson, Let's, Wilson, Morgan Stanley Organizations: bank's, Equity ETF, Vanguard Energy Locations: technicals, delinquencies

☆ Industrials over tech? Gauging productivity play among AI ETFs
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-26 | by ( Kevin Schmidt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

BOTZ has been a key beneficiary of the AI advance, garnering $594 million in inflows this year, according to FactSet. While many investors see AI as a tech play, Todd Sohn, ETF and technical strategist at Strategas Securities, believes that the benefit of industrials is an under-the-radar narrative worth taking a second glance at. And because data is what's driving AI, Maier said, larger companies like Amazon , Alphabet and Meta Platforms best retain that type of exposure. "Right now, [data] is what AI is, while we're trying to figure out where AI is going," he said. But for investors looking to diversify beyond the tech wave, Sohn affirmed that industrials are poised to benefit from the rise in AI-induced efficiency and productivity in robotics and automation companies.

Persons: Jon Maier, CNBC's Bob Pisani, Maier, it's, BOTZ, Todd Sohn, Sohn, " Sohn, AIQ, industrials Organizations: Robotics, Intelligence, Nvidia, Strategas Securities, Technology, Global Locations: BOTZ, U.S, outflows

☆ A veteran chartmaster warns stocks will crash 11% from their peak as the remarkable market rally loses steam — but these 7 investments look destined for further gains
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

US stocks have defied all odds this year, and the market rally only strengthened in July. After two months of nearly nonstop gains for the S&P 500, a long-time chartmaster warns that the weakness that markets displayed in early August is just the beginning. As expected, the S&P 500 rallied after October when that headwind passed, and finished 2022 with a bang. Charts that Keller studies also indicate that this market rally has reached its late innings. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking those sectors include the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE), the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF), the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI), and the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB).

Persons: David Keller, Keller, chartmaster, Stocks, headwind, Brace, we've, StockCharts.com, Keller doesn't Organizations: Energy, P Oil & Gas Exploration, Production, Commodities

☆ The 'broadening out' rally is real. Here's how to play it
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The S & P 500 is up 2.3% this month, but the market really is broadening out , and former market leaders (tech and consumer discretionary) are lagging. You might be surprised to discover that about 60 of the 100 companies in the Nasdaq 100 are not technology companies. The Nasdaq 100 includes Airbnb, Marriott, Costco, GE Healthcare, Ross Stores, and Honeywell. First Trust Nasdaq-100 Ex-Technology ( QQXT ) tracks an equal-weighted index of Nasdaq 100 stocks that excludes technology companies. The ProShares S & P Ex-Technology ETF ( SPXT ) tracks a market-cap-weighted index of U.S. large-cap stocks, excluding firms in the technology sector.

Persons: Banks, Russell, Todd Sohn, Dan Ives, Rush, Ives Organizations: Energy, Dow, Technology, Nasdaq, GE Healthcare, Ross Stores, Honeywell, There's, Trust, Ex, Microsoft, Nvidia, Thrones, Oracle, Apple, IBM, Meta, Adobe Locations: Financials, Marriott, Costco

Recessions haven't always resulted in declining stock markets, and good opportunities can be found amid them. Sectors for recession naysayersThe best sectors for recession disbelievers are the most economically sensitive ones: industrials, materials and financials. Well-positioned companies with good growth prospects currently include: Corteva, Dow Chemical, Ecolab, Linde plc, Martin Marietta Materials, Nucor Corp., PPG Industries and Sherwin-Williams. Currently buyable names include: Campbell Soup Co., General Mills, The Hershey Co., Kellogg's, Kimberly-Clark Corp., Kroger, Procter & Gamble and Walmart. Sector names with reasonable risk levels and good growth prospects include: Vertex Pharmaceuticals, IDEXX Laboratories, DaVita Inc., Veeva Systems Inc., IQVIA Holdings Inc., Cigna Group and Zoetis Inc.

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☆ 5 contrarian investments to make now to profit as stocks defy the bears and go on a surprise rebound rally, according to a Fidelity strategy director
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-24 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Stocks have given up much of their year-to-date gains after a furious rebound rally to start 2023. Here are five contrarian investments to make if stocks rally despite a recession. Denise Chisholm, the director of quantitative market strategy at Fidelity Investments, has chosen the latter. If that's the case, Chisholm thinks stocks could enjoy a bear-defying relief rally this year. Investors looking to get exposure to Chisholm's preferred sectors can consider the following exchange-traded funds (ETFs): the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY), the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF), the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI), the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB), and the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV).

☆ Wall Street sees big gains ahead in these industrial stocks, even with a recession on the horizon
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Conventional wisdom says to steer clear of industrial stocks heading into a recession, in anticipation of sputtering economic growth and factory production. But even in the face of a looming downturn this year, Wall Street still expects a host of industrial companies to weather the turmoil, and sees strong gains in the months ahead. XLI YTD mountain The XLI is up more than 2% this year Industrial stocks outperformed last year and continue to fare well in 2023. Delta shares could see the greatest upside of the three, with the consensus target implying a 32% potential rally in the shares. Auxiliary power equipment maker Generac also made the list, with the average price target suggesting shares stand to gain as much as 20%.

☆ Why Deere thinks satellites are the next big technology to invest in
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( Seema Mody | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

John Deere's Chief Technology Officer Jahmy Hindman told CNBC the world's largest agriculture equipment player is in the process of finalizing a satellite partner. As to when satellites will become in use, Hindman said Deere is "right at the cusp" of solving the connectivity problem for farmers. With more money in the bank, farmers are expected to continue spending on agriculture equipment, where John Deere remains a leader. Gabelli Funds has been a longtime investor in the agriculture equipment maker and remains bullish. The big wild card: the ongoing war in Ukraine which has sent agriculture prices skyrocketing.

☆ A veteran chartmaster expects the bear market to continue into 2023 after the latest rally fizzles — but these 4 types of stocks appear to be set up for strong gains next year
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-19 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

David Keller, StockCharts.comThe S&P 500 has pulled back from the critical technical resistance level of 4,000, Keller noted. A round number like that is not only seen as a significant milestone for psychological reasons, but it's also a key Fibonacci retracement level, Keller said. The S&P 500 will likely retest the 3,200 level at some point and will be hovering around current levels by the middle of next year, the veteran chartmaster said. It's currently at 24, down from 33.6 when the S&P 500 was at its mid-October lows. The S&P 500 can hit new highs and break the 5,000 mark by late 2023, Keller said, though he doubts a breakthrough will come any earlier than that.

☆ These ETFs can help round out your midterm election investing playbook
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Jesse Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Even if the election results match expectations, stocks may still rally as some unknowns are removed. Broad sector ETFs from firms like iShares, State Street and Vanguard are one way to play these sectors, offering cheap broad exposure. For example, the Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) and Vanguard Communications Services ETF (VOX) both have an expense ratio of 0.10%. Under-the-radar elections Federal elections are not the only contests on Tuesday that could move stocks. The biggest marijuana ETFs — AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS) and ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (MJ) — are each down more than 50% for the year.

☆ Barclays sees buying opportunity in these stocks, including one that could roughly double
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-12 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

One of those stocks, Five9, could see 98% upside, according to the firm's price target. In addition, the stocks had a 14-day RSI (or relative strength index) below 35, as of Sept. 7. Splunk and FedEx followed, with both names potentially seeing 59% gains, according to Barclays' price targets. The stock has 39% upside, as well as a 14-day RSI reading of 30.5, according to Barclays' price target. Another tech name, Salesforce , is down about 35% year to date, but has 32% upside, according to Barclays.

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