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☆ HSBC names 3 'underappreciated' Asian stocks to watch in 2025 — giving one 63% upside potential
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Meituan HSBC is bullish on Meituan and has a target price of 220 Hong Kong dollars ($28.30) on the stock, giving it 25.8% upside potential. "Despite the macro challenges, Meituan's growth profile remains resilient," said Charlene Liu, HSBC Global Research's head of internet and gaming research for Asia-Pacific. Calling it a "best-in-class small-cap" idea, HSBC Global Research's India health-care analyst Damayanti Kerai believes it is "well positioned to sustain healthy growth." Kia's shares have been on an uptrend, gaining around 8% in the last five days. HSBC has a target price of 160,000 Korean Won ($114.80) on the stock, implying nearly 63.1% upside potential.

Persons: Charlene Liu, Liu, Damayanti Kerai, Kerai, Will Cho, Cho, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: HSBC, Hong, HSBC Global Research's, Morningstar, Hong Kong Exchange, Krishna, Medical Sciences, Bombay Stock Exchanges, Kia, Korea Exchange, Won Locations: Asia, Hong Kong, U.S, HSBC Global Research's India, Korean, HSBC Global Research's Korea, EU

☆ A 'silver tsunami' of retirement-age baby boomers is creating a big opportunity for real-estate investors, research firm says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementThe growing ranks of boomers aged 65-plus could spark a boom in the senior housing market. It says this will drive strong demand for senior housing facilities, including assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, and memory care. "That makes senior housing a compelling option for investors looking to break away from traditional property investment." Census Bureau/Capital EconomicsMeanwhile, around 11% of those over the age of 65 are currently living in a form of senior housing, according to the American Senior Housing Association. Related storiesRents, meanwhile, are seeing a strong uptrend, thanks to the supply of senior housing growing tighter after the pandemic.

Persons: that's, Imogen Pattison, Pattison Organizations: Capital, Capital Economics, Census, American Senior Housing Association, MAP

☆ Stock futures open little changed ahead of major earnings reports: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during the morning trading on November 07, 2024 in New York City. Stock futures are little changed Monday night as investors await key earnings from retailers and chipmaker Nvidia this week. S&P futures shed about 0.05%, while Nasdaq 100 futures traded marginally lower. About 93% of S&P 500 companies have reported quarterly results so far, with three-quarters exceeding expectations and more than 60% beating revenue estimates, according to FactSet. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 0.6%, snapping a four-day losing streak, while the S&P 500 added about 0.4%.

Persons: Stocks, Andrew Slimmon, Morgan Stanley Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Stock, Nvidia, Dow Jones Industrial, Nasdaq, Trump Media & Technology Group, Walmart, Blackwell, Dow Jones, Morgan Stanley Investment Locations: New York City

☆ 4 signs of re-inflation investors should watch out for, Charles Schwab says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementInflation's downtrend may not be as straightforward as some investors think, according to Charles Schwab. Immigration reform could mean higher labor costs," the note added. Labor costs risingLabor costs have accelerated in recent months, with unit labor costs among all workers in the business sector rising to 3.4% year-over-year in the third quarter, according to Federal Reserve data. Markets are beginning to dial back expectations for further rate cuts in response to inflation concerns," Schwab strategists said. Charles Schwab, Citi Economic Surprise Index"Stronger growth suggests that the Fed may not lower short-term rates as much as anticipated just a few months ago.

Persons: Charles Schwab, Donald Trump, Trump, Schwab, It's Organizations: Trump, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Labor, Federal Reserve, Unit, Bloomberg, Treasury, Business, Citi

☆ Postelection stock market thrust unable to be sustained as rate and valuation worries creep back in
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Michael Santoli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

.SPX 1M mountain S & P 500, 1 month The S & P is still about 3-4% above levels where chart readers would start to get more concerned about the underlying trajectory. Even in Friday's 1.3% slide in the S & P 500, only two-thirds of all stocks were down on the day and the equal-weight S & P was off a modest three-quarters of a percent. It makes sense that the market wasn't able to summon a sustained thrust of exuberance after the election anxiety evaporated, given the somewhat demanding starting point. A more mature economic and risk cycle and vulnerability to higher rates among smaller, lower-quality stocks mean they aren't likely to lead from here, Pies says. Is the market presciently foretelling an unleashing of transactional fervor that will return Wall Steet's middlemen to their former glory?

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Russell, Jay Powell, Warren Pies, Goldman Organizations: Nasdaq, KBW, ICE, Trump, Federal Reserve, Investors, Bank, 3Fourteen Research, Wall Street Locations: Friday's

☆ As bitcoin wraps up a big week, the case is made for $200,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Bitcoin is closing in on $100,000 for the first time, but could still double after that, according to BCA Research. That narrative gives Bitcoin its network effect: a positive feedback system in which the asset increases in value as more people use it. "Bitcoin, with a market value of $1.5 trillion, comprises less than 10 percent of the total market for non-confiscatable assets," he said. "As bitcoin's share of this market increases, and the supply of bitcoins reaches its upper limit, bitcoin's price has substantial upside." The price of bitcoin has soared 32% since Election Day in the U.S. last week.

Persons: Dhaval Joshi, Joshi Organizations: BCA Research, U.S, Metrics Locations: bitcoins, U.S

☆ Buying opportunity or time to bail? What to do with gold following the postelection selloff
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( David Keller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

First, let's recognize the strength of the uptrend in gold leading into November 2024. While the two trends were both higher in October, a post-election surge in the US Dollar appeared to signal the end of the golden era of gold in 2024. And while the long-term chart of gold remains in decent shape, the short-term reversal in recent weeks has pushed gold stocks down to key price support. Now the GDX is testing its 200-day moving average, which also represents a 50% retracement of the 2024 bull phase. In terms of a longer-term inflection point for gold, it's all about finding signs of accumulation.

Persons: it's, wasn't, we'd, David Keller Organizations: Nasdaq, Gold Miners, CMT, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ A big-cap tech has been surprisingly lagging the software stock breakout. That may be about to change
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Frank Cappelleri | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) has been getting a lot of attention, and rightly so. Things have recently accelerated in November, and Tuesday, the IGV Software ETF was one of just three ETFs we track to make new all-time highs. Within the IGV Software ETF, it also has the third biggest weighting, but it's behind both CRM and ORCL. More importantly, MSFT has been noticeably lagging the IGV ETF across various time frames. The potential good news is that: 1. the ratio line remains in a long-term uptrend and 2. the last two oversold conditions happened near major relative trading lows.

Persons: IGV, MSFT, it's Organizations: Software Sector, Technology Trust, IGV Software, Microsoft, NASDAQ, Software, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL Locations: MSFT

☆ Katie Stockton says bitcoin could be headed to $98,000 next after some short-term consolidation
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Katie Stockton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

We recommend letting bitcoin digest its strong gains of late in a short-term consolidation phase before adding exposure. —Katie Stockton with Will Tamplin Access research from Fairlead Strategies for free here . Fairlead Strategies Disclaimer: This communication has been prepared by Fairlead Strategies LLC ("Fairlead Strategies") for informational purposes only. Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors. The recipient of this information must make its own independent decisions regarding any securities, investment products or other financial products mentioned herein.

Persons: bitcoin, Katie Stockton Organizations: Trump, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, Fairlead, CNBC Pro, Securities Locations: bitcoin

☆ The stock market is about to do something extremely rare in its history
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The S & P 500 is on pace to deliver a second straight year of gains above 20%. After last week's postelection rally, the S & P 500 is now up by about 26% on the year. .SPX YTD mountain S & P 500, year to date Thatte called the market advance "exceptional," even before last week's surge to all-time highs. That means that, if history repeats itself, the S & P 500 should end 2024 above 6,000. What's more, Oppenheimer found that gain matching the median advance in those 11 years would push the S & P 500 to finish higher than 6,200.

Persons: week's, Parag, Donald Trump, Thatte, That's, Oppenheimer Organizations: Deutsche Bank

☆ Bull market revs back up on Trump enthusiasm as traders race to grab small caps, banks and Tesla
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Michael Santoli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

For one, the market was already in a sturdy uptrend, the S & P ahead by 20% in 2024 by October. Now, the S & P is up 44% in the past 18 months and the P/E is above 22 on more elevated margins. Here's the S & P 500 Value vs Growth relationship since 2014. His call is for investors to fade any near-term rally that takes the S & P above his 6100 "bull case" target for year end. For sure, the S & P 500 is by some measures running a bit hot, pushing above the top end of its two-year bull-market path.

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☆ Gold ticks lower but holds near key $2,700 level
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Argor Heraeus SA-branded one kilogram gold bars are arranged for a photograph at the Chinese Gold and Silver Exchange Society in Hong Kong, China. Gold prices eased on Friday but hovered around the $2,700 level, as traders assessed the impact of Donald Trump's presidency and its implications for the U.S. interest rate outlook. Spot gold fell 0.4% to $2,697.19 per ounce as of 0251 GMT and was headed for a weekly loss. Gold prices are marginally pressured due to the market's uncertainty over U.S. political and policy developments, said Kyle Rodda, financial market analyst at Capital.com. Spot silver fell 0.8% to $31.75 per ounce, platinum fell 0.2% to $994.80 and palladium shed 0.21% to $1,022.36.

Persons: Argor, Donald Trump's, Kyle Rodda, Rodda, Brian Lan Organizations: Argor Heraeus, Silver Exchange Society, U.S, Federal Reserve, GoldSilver, Gold Locations: Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Beijing

☆ Why a breakout in this software stock may be just beginning, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( David Keller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

But after a strong October, TTWO appears to be setting up for a significant breakout that yields a healthy upside price target. After reaching a peak of around $170 in early February, the stock pulled back to just below its 200-day moving average. We can determine an initial upside target simply by measuring the price range of the basing pattern, in this case from $140 to $170. That 61.8% retracement sits right around $167, forming the upper end of the price range we outlined on the daily chart. So a breakout above $170, while an important signal on the daily chart based on the basing pattern, also represents a significant break above a major Fibonacci retracement level.

Persons: TTWO, Alan Shaw, David Keller Organizations: CMT, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ Consumer survey shows record-high optimism toward the stock market, even as election looms
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Despite increased market volatility stemming from the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday, consumer confidence toward equities has reached its most bullish point ever. The latest Consumer Confidence survey by The Conference Board showed 51.4% of participants — the highest level on record — expect stocks to rise over the next year. This is despite rising uncertainty in the markets from the looming election, evidenced by the stock market’s inability to score further gains on Monday. The record-high consumer confidence in the stock market is “something that makes us say: hmm,” chief market technician Jonathan Krinsky wrote in a note on Sunday. Krinsky noted that bonds remain “slippery,” with the 10-year Treasury yield potentially climbing back to 4.5%.

Persons: Jonathan Krinsky, Krinsky, “, ” Krinsky Organizations: U.S, Conference, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Treasury, Nvidia, Federal Reserve

☆ Katie Stockton says this toy stock is poised to outperform rival in the months ahead
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Katie Stockton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

—Katie Stockton with Will Tamplin Access research from Fairlead Strategies for free here . Fairlead Strategies Disclaimer: This communication has been prepared by Fairlead Strategies LLC ("Fairlead Strategies") for informational purposes only. Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors. The recipient of this information must make its own independent decisions regarding any securities, investment products or other financial products mentioned herein. This material is not to be reproduced or redistributed absent the written consent of Fairlead Strategies.

Persons: Katie Stockton Organizations: Mattel, Hasbro, DeMark, MAT, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, Fairlead, CNBC Pro, Securities

☆ Bitcoin's November rally could be held up by election volatility
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

"What's driving price action is undoubtedly the election," Nic Puckrin, CEO and co-founder at crypto education site Coin Bureau, said of the November outlook. BTC.CM= YTD mountain Bitcoin YTD Republican nominee former President Donald Trump has courted the crypto industry this year, presenting himself as the pro-crypto candidate . October and November are historically strong months for bitcoin, finishing higher in seven of the past 11 Novembers. "Volatility has decreased for both gold and bitcoin as traders look forward to the [election] results, although both assets have benefited from positive underlying fundamentals incrementally driving the price up." "The main danger we foresee would be temporary angst around election results affecting sentiment and holding back further development of the ecosystem," Chung added.

Persons: Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, Kamala Harris –, Nic Puckrin, Trump, bitcoin, Donald Trump, Harris, Devin Ryan, there's, Needham's John Todaro, Chris Chung, Chung, Michael Bloom Organizations: Republican, Democratic, Citizens, Trump, bitcoin, JPMorgan, BTC, Solana Locations: Washington, U.S

☆ What the charts are saying about the S&P 500 and Nvidia heading into the election
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Todd Gordon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

There is uncertainty abound about the future direction of the stock market heading into what many say is the most important presidential election of our lifetimes. In the elevated volatility levels that began in late September heading into the election. The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX in black) trades with an inverse relationship to the S & P 500. As the S & P 500 goes lower, people become fearful as they buy put option protection pushing the general level of option prices (both puts and calls) higher. This creates the inverse relationship of VIX and S & P 500.

Persons: NVDA, we'll, we're, Todd Gordon, Gordon, Schwab Organizations: Nvidia, Google, Inside Edge, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL Locations: NVDA

☆ Stockton: The uptrend has remained in force here for the S&P 500 despite some challenges
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | 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 EmailStockton: The uptrend has remained in force here for the S&P 500 despite some challengesKatie Stockton of Fairlead Strategies discusses whether the markets are in for a struggle the rest of the year, after the Dow and S&P 500 snapped a six-week winning streak.

Persons: Katie Stockton Organizations: Dow Locations: Stockton

☆ Looking for hints in the stock charts ahead of earnings results from Meta and Alphabet
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Frank Cappelleri | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In fact, the period just before and just after a stock reports is a perfect time to review the relevant patterns and levels. We're going to do just that today for Netflix (NFLX) , Meta (META) and Alphabet (GOOGL) , the biggest components of the S & P 500's communication services sector. Alphabet bullish pattern Alphabet reports earnings next week on Tuesday. Meta's key area Lastly, but certainly not least, Meta reports next Wednesday. Like NFLX and GOOGL, it's done a good job extending from upside gaps and filling downside gaps in 2024 in between earnings reports.

Persons: NFLX, that's, Meta, it's, Frank Cappelleri Organizations: Netflix, Meta, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL Locations: NFLX

☆ Here's exactly how to prepare for a Trump or Harris presidency — and how to build a 5-part 'election-proof portfolio'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

US stocks usually fall in autumn. "The amount of warning you often get between the peak happening and a pretty significant downturn is pretty limited, right? "What usually happens in an election year is, November and December are pretty bullish for stocks," Keller said. The veteran strategist also talked about what he's half-jokingly calling "Dave's election-proof portfolio" of investments. AdvertisementBelow are Keller's best ideas for either a Trump or Harris win, plus five investments that should be fine either way.

Persons: Stocks, David Keller, —, hasn't, Keller, shouldn't, Harris, Whoever's, he's, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris Organizations: Service, Sierra Alpha Research, Trump

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Strong earnings, macro conditions driving stocks higher
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In this article KBE.IXIC.SPX.DJIASML-NLDAMZN.FTSEMS Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTThe Morgan Stanley headquarters in New York, US, on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Morgan Stanley , for one, reported third-quarter figures that surpassed earnings and revenue estimates. The bank's profit jumped 32% from a year ago, far outstripping the LSEG estimate and topping several other big banks' income growth. The investment banking business was a main source of profit for Morgan Stanley.

Persons: DJI ASML, Morgan Stanley, Michael Nagle, Piper Sandler, – CNBC's Hugh Son, Alex Harring, Jeff Cox, Lisa Kailai Han, Jesse Pound Organizations: Bloomberg, Getty, CNBC, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, U.S . Federal Reserve, P Bank ETF, UBS, U.S . Labor Department Locations: New York, Wall

☆ The breakout in cruise line stocks may be just getting started, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( David Keller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

While charts like Carnival Corp. (CCL) have once again become overbought, the strength of the recent breakout suggests they may just be getting started. The longer a resistance level is tested, the more meaningful it becomes when the price finally breaks above this price ceiling. As long as CCL remains above this breakout level, the uptrend phase appears to be in good shape. Note the daily RSI which has pushed above the crucial 70 level on the recent breakout. The recent breakout for cruise lines like Carnival Corp. suggests that the uptrend phase may just be beginning.

Persons: Alan Shaw, Alexander Elder, David Keller Organizations: Carnival Corp, RSI, CMT, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ What the charts say about whether the S&P 500 can continue higher into year-end
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Frank Cappelleri | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The S & P 500 continues to make new highs, and volatility continues to decline. First, the S & P 500 has logged just two absolute 1% moves since Sept. 19, which is nearly a month's worth of trading. In fact, 114 S & P 500 stocks made new 52-week highs on Tuesday, which was the first time we've had over 100 since 7/16/24. With the day's opening and close both being higher and lower than the prior session's, this created a bearish engulfing pattern. The bottom line is that the S & P 500 and dozens of its holdings have built up substantial cushions by strongly coming back from the August lows.

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☆ If you sold in May, it's time to come back: Stock Trader's Almanac issues seasonal buy signal
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Stock Trader's Almanac issued a seasonal buy signal for equities, saying investors who sold in May can start to come back to the market now as the calendar nears what are historically the best six months of the year. The same is true of the S & P 500 . In the best six months, the S & P 500 gained 3,019 points, while rising 1,133 points in the worst six. "And beginning on the first trading day of April we prepare to exit these seasonal positions as soon as the market falters." The 30-stock Dow Jones Industrial Average rose above the 43,000 milestone on Monday, while the S & P 500 recently crossed the 5,800 level for the first time.

Organizations: Dow Jones, Dow Jones Industrial Locations: Cambodia

☆ Katie Stockton says it's too early to buy the dip in Boeing, stick with aerospace winners
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Katie Stockton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

—Katie Stockton with Will Tamplin Access research from Fairlead Strategies for free here . THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSITUTE FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT, TAX OR LEGAL ADVICE OR A RECOMMENDATION TO BUY ANY SECURITY OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSET. Fairlead Strategies Disclaimer: This communication has been prepared by Fairlead Strategies LLC ("Fairlead Strategies") for informational purposes only. Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors. The recipient of this information must make its own independent decisions regarding any securities, investment products or other financial products mentioned herein.

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