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☆ These small-cap stocks are cheap and expected to do well from here
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

As the 2024 market rally broadens out, some small-cap stocks are poised to do better than others. But with interest rate cuts on the horizon, the prospects for small-cap stocks have improved in recent weeks. The Russell 2000 small-cap index has already risen more than 6% in July alone. Against that backdrop, CNBC Pro screened for the small-cap stocks that could be poised for a boost. "We believe near-term expectations are reasonable, and given the stock's negative sentiment and recent market volatility, we decided to move to the sidelines," wrote analyst Chris O'Cull.

Persons: Russell, tickers, Stifel, Chris O'Cull, Logan Reich, Reich, Shutterstock, Nick Wells Organizations: Nvidia, CNBC Pro, Papa John's, RBC Capital Markets, Canadian, Janus International, MGP

☆ Here are the top stocks to own for the second half, according to BTIG
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

BTIG shared its newest additions to its list of top stock picks heading into the second half of 2024. With this backdrop in mind, BTIG shared its list of top stock picks going into the second half of the year. However, analyst Janine Stichter's $425 price target implies that shares could rise about 42% from Friday's close. Her price target of $156 is approximately 37% higher than the stock's Friday closing price of $113.69. Other existing names on BTIG's list of top stock picks include Steve Madden , Block and Domino's Pizza .

Persons: BTIG, Jonathan Krinsky, Russell, Krinsky, Janine Stichter's, LULU, Northrop Grumman, Andre, Madrid, Marie Thibault, Thibault, Okta, Gray Powell, Steve Madden Organizations: Aerospace, Northrop, of Locations: Friday's

☆ These Nasdaq stocks are expected to fall as the latter half of the year begins
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Not all stocks can rally to new heights in the current bull market. The current bull market rally has seen all three major averages notching record high closings. But even with the prospects for the overall stock market looking rosy, some tickers stand out in a negative way. The stock has climbed 34% this year, jumping earlier this month after Lam Research unveiled a $10 billion share buyback plan and 10-for-1 stock split. Semiconductor stocks KLA , Qualcomm and Texas Instruments were the other names on the list that could soon see a pullback.

Persons: Lam, —, Fred Imbert Organizations: Nvidia, Dow Jones Industrial, Nasdaq, CNBC Pro, Lam Research, Semiconductor, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments Locations: LSEG

☆ 9 top stocks to add to your portfolio now, according to market-beating strategists
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewThe record market rally has stalled in recent weeks, just as skeptics of stocks became believers. Advertisement9 stocks to put in your portfolio nowAlthough the market's path forward is murky with the pivotal US election season coming up, investors shouldn't fret. A team of BMO strategists headlined by Belski unveiled their latest US strategy portfolios in a June 3 note. For reference, the US tactical equity portfolio surged 4.9% last month, roughly in line with the S&P 500, and has outperformed by 0.9% this year and 2.8% in the last 12 months.

Persons: —, Brian Belski, hasn't, Ed Clissold, Ned Davis, he's, David Lundgren, Belski Organizations: Service, BMO Capital Markets, UBS, Business, Ned, Ned Davis Research, BMO, Microsoft, Netflix, Nvidia Locations: Montreal, BMO's US

☆ A stock trader who's up nearly 200% this year shares the filter that finds high-conviction plays, and explains how he doubles down during earnings season using the same process
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

This time, he stuck to the spot market, both day trading and swing trading. AdvertisementHis next filter is stocks trading above $1 to avoid any really volatile penny stocks. All this is done before the stock market opens. He doubles down with this filter by using it during earnings season as well. He determined that $2.48 was a resistance point based on where selling pressure appeared during the previous month's chart.

Persons: James Hatzigiannis, William O'Neill, Hatzigiannis, Mark, Goverdhan Gajjala Organizations: Service, Nike, Business, BI, Photonics Corp, L3Harris Technologies, Rail, Systems Locations: Chicago

☆ Citi says investors should focus on dividends, lists several buy-rated income stocks to buy
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Therefore, investors would be more incentivized to buy companies that have a strong record of dividend payments. The strategist expects more companies to add dividends payouts going forward, as firms begin to increasingly understand the appeal for investors. The stocks had to meet the following criteria: Buy-rated by Citi Research 3-year dividend per share with a compound annual growth rate above 5% Above median expected dividend growth Potential dividend per share upside Reasonable payout ratio Reasonable dividend yield One name on the list was Visa , which currently has a dividend yield of 0.7%, according to Citi Research. Semiconductor firm Lam Research also made the list, with a dividend yield of 0.9%. More than half of analysts covering the stock rate it a buy or strong buy and see a potential upside of nearly 6%.

Persons: Scott Chronert, Chronert, TD Cowen, Bryan Bergin, Riley, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Federal Reserve, Citi, Fed, Citi Research's, Citi Research, Visa, LSEG, Mastercard, Semiconductor, Lam Research, Research Locations: Asia, Europe

☆ Alphabet and Chipotle are among the most overbought names on Wall Street. Here are the others
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

CNBC Pro used its stock screener tool to identify the most overbought and oversold stocks on Wall Street as measured by their 14-day relative strength index, or RSI. Stocks with a 14-day RSI above 70 are said to be overbought, indicating that shares might soon turn lower. On Thursday, the technology giant posted a first-quarter earnings and revenue beat as its Google Cloud and YouTube advertising revenue outpaced expectations. On the other hand, Ulta Beauty , with an RSI of 21, is one of the most oversold stocks on Wall Street. IBM stock slipped this week after the company posted better-than-expected first-quarter earnings but missed on revenue.

Persons: Jefferies, Ashley Helgans, J.B, Fred Imbert Organizations: Microsoft, CNBC Pro, Google, Hasbro, Hunt Transport Services, Tech, International, Machines, IBM

Some companies that are about to report earnings could see a slide in their share prices. With the busiest week of earnings season underway, investors are certainly in for a hectic time. Nearly a third of the companies in the S & P 500 are scheduled to report their earnings this week. CNBC Pro screened the S & P 500 for companies that could see their stocks tumble after earnings. Industrial technology company Rockwell Automation has had its earnings revised downward 29 times in the past three months.

Persons: Myers Squibb, Steve Chesney Organizations: CNBC Pro, Myers, Bristol, Myers Squibb, Rockwell Automation, Gilead Sciences Locations: Bristol, Biopharmaceutical, Gilead

☆ These are the best stocks to play the 'explosive' up move in copper, according to Strategas
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-07 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Copper prices are in the midst of a sharp rally, and there are a few stocks investors could check out to play the trend, according to Strategas. In a Thursday report, he called out the "explosive move from copper" and identified stocks with exposure to the metal that are breaking out of their multi-year ranges. The average price target suggests downside of about 3% from current levels. The average price target suggests 29% downside from current levels. He also raised his price target to $130 from $91, implying that shares could rally about 17% from their Friday close.

Persons: Chris Verrone, Bernstein, Bob Brackett, Brackett, Jefferies, Alejandro Anibal Demichelis, Demichelis Organizations: Copper, Southern Locations: U.S, Freeport, McMoRan, McRoRan, Indonesia, Mexico

☆ A fund manager who's beaten 81% of his peers in the last decade shared the investing process that's made him so successful — and 3 growth stocks that are set to double
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewFund manager Randy Gwirtzman may be hungry for fast-growing stocks, but he's no gambler. Gwirtzman carefully handpicks his stocks and then is patient with them, even if they're on the market's bad side. How to maximize returns while limiting riskWhen searching for stocks, Gwirtzman keeps his strategy simple. AdvertisementInstead of straying away from riskier stocks, Gwirtzman and his co-manager take steps to mitigate risk. Another way Gwirtzman manages risk is by strategically selling when an investment hits a certain price target or valuation threshold.

Persons: —, Randy Gwirtzman, Gwirtzman, downturns, Laird Bieger Organizations: Service, Business, Nvidia, Discovery Fund, Baron Discovery Fund Locations: riskier

☆ This new fund helps investors get behind companies that treat workers well and have positive social tailwinds
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Asset manager Impax has debuted a new socially responsible investing strategy, allowing investors to support companies with a track record of employee satisfaction. "The market typically ignores culture," said Fairbanks, who worked in sustainable investing for more than a decade before joining Impax. This strategy has evolved into the Impax Global Social Leaders Fund (IGSLX) launched late last year. To rank companies, Impax found relevant data from third-party sources before diving into fundamental research. A look inside the fund There are some stocks in the fund that Fairbanks sees as particularly exemplary of the broader strategy.

Persons: Impax, Amber Fairbanks, Fairbanks, it's Organizations: Impax, Social Leaders Fund, It's, Harbor Capital Advisors, Fairbanks, Nvidia Locations: MSCI

☆ This key element of ESG investing could drive real change at companies and boost returns
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-18 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The social pillar of the environmental, social and corporate governance investing framework — known as ESG in short — has been dubbed the "middle child" largely due to data challenges. For years, the social pillar has been considered relatively nebulous and hard to quantify. And it comes despite the fact that the ESG investing framework has found itself in hot water politically. In these cases, she said the social pillar comes into play in ensuring a carbon transition is equitable and just. A fraught environmentGlobally, it appears social themes will become more clear and important to investors over time.

Persons: Michael Nagle, ESG, Michael Young, Young, They're, Marian Macindoe, Insperity, Fuller, Macindoe, that's, Yijia Chen Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Bloomberg, Getty Images Bloomberg, Getty, Sustainable Institute, BNP, Securities and Exchange, Commission, Parnassus Investments, Irrational Capital, Microsoft, Apple, Apple Hospitality, Calvert Research, Management Locations: New York, U.S, United States, Harbor, ESG

☆ Bill Gross says it's time to buy these regional bank stocks
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Billionaire investor Bill Gross said Thursday that he is buying beaten-down regional bank stocks. "Regional bank falling knife has hit bottom. I'm buying TFC, CFG, KEY, FHN," Gross said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. Gross, whose long investing career has included co-founding PIMCO and earning the moniker "The Bond King," has said recently that he was watching regional banks for a potential buying opportunity. The sector has struggled to recover from a March flare-up that saw several midsize lenders fail, including Silicon Valley Bank.

Persons: Bill Gross, Gross Organizations: Twitter, Financial, Citizens, Treasury, Silicon Valley Bank Locations: Silicon

☆ Here are 16 stocks Jim Cramer is watching, including Microsoft, Chevron, Southwest
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Monday, Oct. 30, taken directly from my reporter's notebook:Big Morgan Stanley note: Chief Investment Officer and Chief U.S. Equity Strategist Mike Wilson says breadth leads, doesn't like breadth. Fed not near easing interest rates. Nick Timiraos, chief economics correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, interesting article. Higher bond yields can tighten financial conditions. Piper Sandler calls release of Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot artificial intelligence assistant the "iPhone moment" for the software and cloud giant.

Persons: Big Morgan Stanley, Mike Wilson, Nick Timiraos, Piper Sandler, Western Digital Raymond James, Valley National Raymond James, Jim Cramer's Organizations: Chief U.S, Equity, Wall Street, Microsoft, Western Digital, Devices, Newell Brands Aerospace, JPMorgan, Valley National, Cisco Systems

☆ Here are the 10 stocks Jim Cramer is watching, including Apple and Exxon Mobil
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Apple CEO Tim Cook greets customers purchasing Apple’s new iPhone 15 during a launch event at the Fifth Avenue Apple Store in New York City on Sept. 22, 2023. Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Wednesday, Oct. 25, taken directly from my reporter's notebook:If you like this story, sign up for Jim Cramer's Top 10 Morning Thoughts on the Market email newsletter for free.

Persons: Tim Cook, Jim Cramer's Organizations: Apple, Fifth Locations: New York City

☆ Here are 22 stocks Jim Cramer is watching Tuesday, including DraftKings and McDonald's
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

People check out a Michael Jordan-themed Bubba Wallace race car parked outside DraftKings Sportsbook and Wrigley Field on June 29, 2023. Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Tuesday, Oct. 24, taken directly from my reporter's notebook:If you like this story, sign up for Jim Cramer's Top 10 Morning Thoughts on the Market email newsletter for free.

Persons: Michael Jordan, Bubba Wallace, Sportsbook, Jim Cramer's Organizations: Wrigley Field

"Public media are paid for with our taxes in order to give citizens access to fair information. And that's particularly important at... election time," said Joanna Krawczyk from the German Marshall Fund, a think-tank. PiS says private media outlets such as Warner Bros' (WBD.O) TVN often distort public debate by representing foreign interests. This perceived bias in public broadcasting has exacerbated political divisions in Polish society. "When she watches TVP, he goes to the kitchen."

Persons: Kacper, TVP, Szalai, RSF, Joanna Krawczyk, KRRiT, PiS, Grzegorz Lewandowski, Donald Tusk, Alan Charlish, Gareth Jones Organizations: Telewizja Polska SA, REUTERS, Sunday Government, WARSAW, Law and Justice, Media, German Marshall Fund, European Union, Civic Coalition, Reuters, Warner Bros, TVN, European Centre for Press, Media Freedom, Thomson Locations: Warsaw, Poland, TVP, Sochaczew, Hungary, Turkey, Russia

☆ Here are 18 stocks I'm watching in the market Thursday, including Chipotle, Target, Nvidia
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Thursday, Oct. 12, taken directly from my reporter's notebook:It's the one-year anniversary of the S&P 500Hotter than expected September consumer price index, consumer inflation. The Social Security Administration issues announced a 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment for 2024. Chipotle Mexican GrillBank of America upgrades Target TJX CompaniesGoldman Sachs tactical buy trades on Club names Wells Fargo Humana NvidiaBofA initiates Snowflake (SNOW) with a buy rating. If you like this story, sign up for Jim Cramer's Top 10 Morning Thoughts on the Market email newsletter for free.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Jim Cramer's Organizations: Social Security, Grill Bank of America, TJX, Wells, Humana Nvidia

☆ Here are 20 stocks I'm watching Tuesday, including Lilly, AMD and Goldman Sachs
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Tuesday, Oct. 10, taken directly from my reporter's notebook:If you like this story, sign up for Jim Cramer's Top 10 Morning Thoughts on the Market email newsletter for free. Harley-DavidsonRivian AutomotiveRealty IncomeMizuho lowers WalgreensJMP and Barclays lower RobinhoodBlockUnity Software CEO John Riccitiello out. James Whitehurst, former Red Hat chief in at UnityCiti takes Corning

Persons: Jim Cramer's, Davidson, John Riccitiello, James Whitehurst, Corning Organizations: Realty, Walgreens, Barclays, Unity Software, Red Hat, Unity Citi

☆ 20 stocks I'm watching in the market, including Emerson, DoorDash, Royal Caribbean
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Monday, Oct. 9, taken directly from my reporter's notebook:If you like this story, sign up for Jim Cramer's Top 10 Morning Thoughts on the Market email newsletter for free.

Persons: Jim Cramer's

☆ Here are 18 stocks I am watching in the market, including Clorox, Rivian and Airbnb
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Thursday, Oct. 5, taken directly from my reporter's notebook:If you like this story, sign up for Jim Cramer's Top 10 Morning Thoughts on the Market email newsletter for free.

Persons: Jim Cramer's

☆ Here are 23 stocks I'm watching in the market, including Meta, Ford and Chipotle
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Wednesday, Oct. 4, taken directly from my reporter's notebook:If you like this story, sign up for Jim Cramer's Top 10 Morning Thoughts on the Market email newsletter for free.

Persons: Jim Cramer's

☆ Here are 18 stocks I'm watching in the market, including Starbucks, Disney and Boeing
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Tuesday, Oct. 3, taken directly from my reporter's notebook:If you like this story, sign up for Jim Cramer's Top 10 Morning Thoughts on the Market email newsletter for free.

Persons: Jim Cramer's

☆ What are zero-day options? Here's how they're taking over a key corner of the stock market and why they could pose a big risk
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

It's been one year since the CBOE launched zero-day options contracts and they're starting to take over the stock market. Zero-day options expire the same day they are issued and they now make up 50% of S&P 500 options activity. A new ETF has launched utilizing the options contracts, and with enough scale they could jolt the stock market in a big way. AdvertisementAdvertisementThere's a new options trading product that is taking over Wall Street, and it could ultimately pose a big risk for the stock market as it gains in scale. Defiance recently launched two ETFs that write puts via zero-day options on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100.

Persons: It's, —, CBOE, JPMorgan, JPMorgan's Marko Kolanovic Organizations: Service, JPMorgan, Nasdaq Locations: YOLO

☆ Here are 11 stocks Jim Cramer is watching, including Buffett's Berkshire and restaurant stocks
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Friday, Sept. 29, taken directly from my reporter's notebook:Sacrilege: Edward Jones downgrades Berkshire HathawayDomino's PizzaChilis and Maggianos owner Brinker InternationalLoop Capital upgrades Burger King and Tim Hortons owner Restaurant BrandsBank of America raises energy drinks maker CelsiusIf you like this story, sign up for Jim Cramer's Top 10 Morning Thoughts on the Market email newsletter for free.

Persons: Edward Jones downgrades Berkshire Hathaway, Tim Hortons, Jim Cramer's Organizations: Burger, Restaurant Brands Bank of America

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