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☆ Citi sees a rally ahead for this maker of personal watercraft as it gains powersports market share
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Sporting equipment company Bombardier Recreational Products is the best bet in the outdoor powersports space, according to Citi. Analyst James Hardiman upgraded the stock to buy from neutral on Tuesday and raised his price target by $17 to $128. The firm's new target suggests shares stand to gain nearly 28% from Monday's closing price of about $100. Shares of Polaris are trading 6% higher this year, but the stock has similarly faced steep losses this quarter of about 11.5%. Hardiman lowered his price target on the stock to $110, implying 3.2% upside from its latest close.

Persons: James Hardiman, Hardiman, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Sporting, Bombardier Recreational Products, Citi, Polaris, BRP Locations: North America

☆ Furniture companies in a rut as fewer people buy big-ticket items
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —People aren’t buying furniture like they used to. Last week, a pair of furniture retailers said they are experiencing a massive sales slump compared to last year. On Friday, shares of RH (RH) fell 16%, while Hooker Furnishings (HOFT) dropped 17%. The two companies are the latest in a growing list of furniture retailers seeing a slowdown after years of growth fueled by pandemic-era stay-at-home trends. Wayfair, an online furniture seller, saw its second-quarter revenue decline 3.4%, and La-Z-Boy, a furniture manufacturer, reported a 20% drop in sales in August.

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Since the dollar index hit a 15-month low and embarked on its current upswing on July 14, Goldman Sachs' U.S. financial conditions index has risen 52 basis points. Reuters Image Acquire Licensing RightsReuters Image Acquire Licensing RightsIt is a small sample size, but the exchange rate is becoming an increasingly important factor tightening U.S. financial conditions. But continued dollar appreciation could tighten financial conditions further without the Fed having to raise rates again. The last time they held a net long dollar position was November. Fed economists in June launched a financial conditions index called "FCI-G" - Financial Conditions Impulse on Growth - aimed at measuring the impact of conditions on activity and growth.

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Morgan Stanley analyst Erik W Woodring said Apple's share losses were "overdone" as he does not believe the curbs will lead to something broader. He added the worst case scenario was a 4% revenue hit and a 3% earning impact for the company. Analysts said U.S. sanctions on Huawei, in place since May 2019, hit the company's supply chain, helping Apple increase iPhone shipments to China and grab market share. J.P.Morgan said China's restrictions will make it tougher for Apple to continue to gain market share in China. BofA estimated a $0.11 to $0.34 earnings per share hit to Apple if Huawei was able to gain market share from the iPhone maker.

Persons: Thomas Peter, Morgan Stanley, Erik W Woodring, Woodring, HWT.UL, J.P.Morgan, Aniruddha Ghosh, Krishna Chandra Organizations: Apple, REUTERS, Wall Street, Beijing, BofA Global Research, Huawei Technologies, Huawei, Thomson Locations: Beijing, China, Bengaluru

☆ New signals about where shoppers are spending their money put one of our retail stocks in the sweet spot
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The consumer is expected to remain resilient this year, but some retailers will benefit more than others. Consumer spending drives the U.S. economy, accounting for 68% of gross domestic product — and several analysts on Wall Street forecasted that spending will remain strong through 2024. However, the prioritization of that spending will result in winners and losers. At the same time, they expect spending growth for essentials to slow, thereby leaving more money left over for discretionary purchases. 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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☆ Potential UAW strike presents a near-term headwind for auto insurers - JPM
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Reshma Rockie George | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A view of the exterior of the JP Morgan Chase & Co. corporate headquarters in New York City May 20, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 7 (Reuters) - J.P.Morgan on Thursday said supply chain disruptions from a potential United Auto Workers (UAW) union strike would cut new vehicle production, drive up used car prices and put pressure on margins in the personal auto insurance business. The automakers "represent about 40% of light vehicle auto sales (by units) in the U.S., and IHS Markit estimates that a strike would disrupt North American vehicle production by roughly 75%," J.P.Morgan said. The brokerage identifies Allstate Corp (ALL.N) and Progressive Corp (PGR.N) as the insurers with the most exposure to a potential UAW strike, with Allstate more susceptible due to its weaker capital position. Used-car prices have had the most impact on auto margins in recent years compared to other factors such as higher spare part costs, labor costs, increased litigation, and severe accidents, the brokerage added.

Persons: Morgan Chase, Mike Segar, J.P.Morgan, Jimmy Bhullar, Reshma Rockie, Tasim Zahid Organizations: Co, New York City, REUTERS, United Auto Workers, UAW, Detroit Three, Ford, Chrysler, General Motors, Allstate Corp, Progressive Corp, Allstate, Anderson Economic Group, Thomson Locations: New York, U.S, Michigan, Reshma Rockie George, Bengaluru

"Further progress is likely to become more difficult as base effects fade, and supply-constraints could drive global energy and food prices higher again." Brent crude prices have risen 27% since mid-year and U.S. crude is up 30%, with U.S. retail pump prices already up almost 10% so far since June. Oil and inflation expectationsReuters GraphicsSLOWING DESCENTAnd alongside creeping worries about rising debt supply, the long end of bond markets has been rattled again by the oil price jump. And this has been a far bigger influence on the inflation trajectory than oil prices per se. Yet, restive crude prices will still cloud a messy and tricky battle with inflation expectations just as policy tightening cycles near an end.

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☆ What China's potential iPhone ban could mean for Club name Apple
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

AAPL YTD mountain Apple (AAPL) year-to-date performance Beijing's new rules, as reported by the Journal, come weeks before Apple's highly-anticipated launch event for the nascent iPhone 15 on Sept. 12. China accounts for about 40 million to 50 million iPhone units for Apple, according to Bank of America. The firm estimated Wednesday that the reported new Chinese ban could result in a 5 million to 10 million-unit headwind for Apple. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Customers try out new iPhones at an Apple store as iPhone 14 series go on sale on September 16, 2022 in Shanghai, China.

Persons: Apple's, iPhones, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim Organizations: Apple, Street, Huawei, Journal, Bank of America, CNBC, Visual China, Getty Locations: China, Beijing, U.S, India, Shanghai

☆ Here's our second-quarter earnings report card for 34 stocks in the portfolio
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +15 min

Eli Lilly not only reported a stellar second quarter, management was able to raise its full-year sales and adjusted earnings outlook as well. Though revenues were a tad short, earnings results were better than expected on a both a HAAP and adjusted basis. Constellation Brands' (STZ) sales and earnings results outpaced expectations. DuPont (DD) reported a good quarter prior to us initiating a position in the name. But the slight comparable-sales miss in North America prompted questions about the company's ability to hit its long-term targets of 10% to 12% revenue growth and 15% to 20% earnings growth.

Persons: That's, Eli Lilly, Mounjaro, Morgan Stanley, Stanley Black, Decker, it's, Wells Fargo, Sartorius, Estee Lauder, We're, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Hsun Huang, Patrick T Organizations: Procter, Gamble, TJX, Federal Reserve, Club, Costco, Emerson Electric, Humana, Oracle, Alto Networks, billings, Companies, Wynn Resorts, WYNN, North, Broadcom, Constellation Brands, DuPont, Ford, GE Healthcare Technologies, Linde, LIN, Microsoft, Natural Resources, Procter & Gamble, —, Health, Coterra Energy, Disney, Starbucks, Jim Cramer's Charitable, CNBC, Nvidia Corp, Mobile, Fallon, Bloomberg, Getty Locations: China, Macau, North American, DuPont's, India, North America, Los Angeles , California

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Roku, Tesla, AMC, AeroVironment and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Roku also boosted its third-quarter revenue guidance to between $835 million and $875 million, versus prior guidance of $815 million. AMC Entertainment — Shares tumbled 36.8% after AMC said it plans to sell up to 40 million new shares to raise cash. The issuance of additional shares was expected after it converted preferred APE shares into AMC common stock in August. Revenue also beat expectations, coming in at $152 million, versus the $129 million expected. Harley-Davidson — The motorcycle maker gained 3.16% after it authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 10 million shares.

Persons: Roku, Tesla, Elon Musk, Apple, AeroVironment, Thoma Bravo, Davidson, Zscaler, LSEG, Wall, Dexcom, —, Macheel, Alex Harring, Michael Bloom Organizations: Street, SpaceX, Twitter, AMC, Journal, Bank of America, LSEG, Revenue, Healthcare, Dominion Energy, Dominion, Southwest Airlines —, Southwest Airlines Locations: Virginia, China, Enbridge, Southwest

☆ Disney's dispute with Charter is a lose-lose, underscoring just how broken legacy TV has become
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The almost weeklong stalemate between Disney and Charter lays bare the broken business model around distributing legacy television in the age of cord-cutting. In the talks, Charter agreed to shell out more than the $2.2 billion annually it paid Disney under the old carriage deal. DIS 1M mountain Walt Disney stock performance month-to-date. Linear TV is an issue for Disney. However, we would like to see a quick end to the Charter dispute and to see Iger resolve Disney's challenging position in the traditional linear TV market.

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☆ Fruzzetti: Earnings will likely be a major headwind for equities into year-end
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | 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 EmailFruzzetti: Earnings will likely be a major headwind for equities into year-endPatrick Fruzzetti, Rose Advisors at Hightower Managing Director, discusses the outlook for equities and which sectors he's investing in.

Persons: Patrick Fruzzetti Organizations: Rose, Hightower

☆ RBC upgrades this credit card stock, says it can rally 25% despite uncertain consumer outlook
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

RBC is optimistic on American Express despite an uncertain near-term outlook for the U.S. consumer. Analyst Jon Arfstrom upgraded American Express to outperform from sector perform. Arfstrom noted that he favors American Express due to its limited revenue reliance on late fees. A looming headwind over the sector is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's proposal to essentially cap "excessive" late fees by approximately 75%. If the measure passes, companies that are more reliant on late fees will be more at risk, according to Arfstrom.

Persons: Jon Arfstrom, Arfstrom, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: RBC, American Express, Express, American, Consumer

☆ Rate policy will remain a headwind with incremental effects, says Cantor Fitzgerald's Eric Johnston
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | 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 EmailRate policy will remain a headwind with incremental effects, says Cantor Fitzgerald's Eric JohnstonCantor Fitzgerald's Eric Johnston and NFJ Investment Group's John Mowrey join 'Closing Bell' to discuss their competing viewpoints about the economic cycle, how to trade equities being impacted by rates, and the mixed impact of inflation on consumers.

Persons: Cantor, Eric Johnston Cantor, Eric Johnston, John Mowrey Organizations: NFJ Investment

☆ Country Garden stocks surge after bondholders agree to extend debt payment
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-04 | by ( Laura He | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The deal was significant, as it was the first debt extension the firm has secured since its liquidity crisis became public last month. According to the agreement with creditors, which was reported by multiple state-owned media outlets on Saturday, Country Garden will now be able to stretch its payment of the outstanding principal of $540 million into 2026. This particular bond had the largest outstanding balance that the company needed to pay out among its onshore debt in the coming year, they added. Country Garden, which was China’s largest residential developer by sales last year, is battling a cash crunch. It has about 31 billion yuan ($4.3 billion) in bonds set to mature through the end of 2024, according to Moody’s.

Persons: hasn’t, ’, Yeap Jun Rong Organizations: Hong Kong CNN — Investors, CNN, China Overseas, Southern Media Group, Huatai Securities, IG Locations: China, Hong Kong

☆ Bank of Israel to stay on hold as inflation eases but hike cycle may not be done: Reuters poll
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-03 | by ( Steven Scheer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

FILE PHOTO-The Bank of Israel building is seen in Jerusalem June 16, 2020. Israel's annual inflation rate dropped to 3.3% in July from 4.2% in June, its lowest rate since March 2022 but above a government target range of 1-3%. "The central bank will leave the door open for further rate hikes and maintain its relatively hawkish stance, given that the shekel remains weak and exposed to domestic political developments," said Goldman Sachs economist Tadas Gedminas. The Bank of Israel left its key rate unchanged in July after an aggressive rate hike cycle that took the rate from 0.1%. Minutes of the meeting showed policymakers were concerned the shekel could keep inflation from moving back to its target and that further rate increases were possible.

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☆ Funds punished for owning too few Nvidia shares after stunning 230% rally
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Lewis Krauskopf | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Yet many funds hold less of the stock in their portfolios compared with Nvidia's weight in key equity indexes, making it tougher for them to beat their benchmarks. Among those funds that held a below-average weight in Nvidia, 85% underperformed the index so far this year, Morningstar's data showed. Nvidia's valuation has been a primary reason keeping some investors away, while others are wary of buying in after the stock’s mammoth 230% run this year. Nvidia shares marked a record high closing price on Tuesday, in the wake of a strong earnings report last week. "The stock has had an amazing rally, but it would be totally normal for it to correct 20-25%."

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☆ Auto workers want 40% pay increases. Analysts worry that will drive up car prices and make it harder for Ford, GM, and Stellantis to compete with Tesla.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Alexa St. John | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Workers at Ford, GM, and Stellantis are fighting the automakers for higher wages. The United Auto Workers union is targeting a 40% wage increase in its ongoing contract negotiations. AdvertisementAdvertisementWorkers at Ford, GM, and Stellantis are fighting for 40% pay increases — but analysts worry that will drive up car prices and ultimately, make it harder for these auto giants to compete with Tesla. The United Auto Workers union fight with Detroit's Big Three carmakers is heating up. Union workers are arguing that they deserve a greater slice of the pie after seeing those COVID-era profits line automaker pockets instead of theirs.

Persons: Detroit's, Kelley, Tesla, Ford Organizations: Ford, GM, United Auto Workers, Morning, Tesla, Dealers, Wedbush Securities, Detroit, Bloomberg Locations: Detroit

☆ A spike in gas prices is one of the biggest risks to the stock market and economy
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

One of the biggest risks to the stock market and economy is a gasoline price shock, according to Carson Group's Sonu Varghese. Gas prices are already up 23% year to date, and a further rise could reaccelerate inflation. His big worry is that surging gas prices can have a negative knock-on effect on the broader economy. That's because higher gas prices at the pump weigh heavily on consumer sentiment and can lead to curtailed spending. While he remains bullish on the outlook for the stock market and economy, he does worry that another gasoline price shock could serve as a big headwind for investors and consumers.

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World shares (.MIWD00000PUS) were up 0.3% in European trading. European stocks, led by technology shares and China-exposed automakers, also rose. But the uncomfortable message from Jackson Hole may mean a protracted higher inflation than market bulls might have hoped, said the note. Figures on European Union inflation this week may also be instrumental in whether the European Central Bank (ECB) decides to hike next month. Oil prices drew some support from the storm developing in the Gulf of Mexico and China support.

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☆ Asia shares rally as China measures boost market
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( Wayne Cole | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan (.MIAPJ0000PUS) climbed 1.4%, having eked out minor gains last week to break a three-week losing streak. The improvement in risk sentiment saw EUROSTOXX 50 futures add 0.7%, while FTSE futures were closed for a holiday. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures both edged up 0.1%, extending last week's modest rise. "We take this to mean that the FOMC does not intend to hike at the September meeting," wrote analysts at Goldman Sachs. Oil prices drew some support from a sharp rise in U.S. diesel prices, though concerns about Chinese demand remains a drag.

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☆ US consumer spending is expected to cool further but not fall off a cliff
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( Bryan Mena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Investors and economists are bullish that consumer spending, the US economy’s main engine, won’t deteriorate too much, which should help stocks avoid a massive sell-off this year. The US Labor Department releases July figures on job openings, quits, hires and layoffs. The US Commerce Department releases July data on household spending, income and the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. The US Labor Department reports the number of new applications for jobless benefits in the week ended Aug. 26. Friday: The US Labor Department releases August figures on the labor market, including monthly payroll gains, wage growth, and the unemployment rate.

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☆ Affirm shares rocket 29% after better-than-expected results and strong guidance
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-25 | by ( Annie Palmer | In Annierpalmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Affirm Holdings Inc. website home screen on a laptop computer in an arranged photograph taken in Little Falls, New Jersey. Here's how the company did:Loss per share: 69 cents vs. 85 cents as expected by analysts, according to Refinitiv. 69 cents vs. 85 cents as expected by analysts, according to Refinitiv. Revenue: $446 million vs. $406 million as expected by analysts, according to Refinitiv. Affirm also gave strong guidance for the fiscal first quarter, projecting $430 million to $455 million in revenue, versus analyst expectations of $430 million.

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☆ Gold eases as U.S. dollar jumps, spotlight on Powell's speech
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Spot gold eased 0.2% to $1,913.90 per ounce by 0323 GMT, while U.S. gold futures shed 0.3% to $1,942. "The stronger U.S. dollar is clearly acting as a headwind for gold." The U.S. dollar raced for its sixth straight weekly gain, making bullion more expensive for overseas buyers. SPDR Gold Trust , the world's largest gold-backed exchange-traded fund, said its holdings fell further on Thursday and were at their lowest since January 2020. Palladium was set for a second straight weekly decline.

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☆ Here's why it's time to buy this inflation-protected investment, UBS says
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Wall Street firm upgraded the 5-year securities, known as TIPS, to most preferred from neutral on Wednesday. The yield on 5-year TIPS hit 2.24% on Wednesday, the highest real yield the sector has seen in over 15 years, said Leslie Falconio, head of fixed income strategy in UBS Americas' chief investment office. TIPS yields account for inflation, but Treasury yields are nominal and don't take inflation into account. "While investors were confronted with historically high inflation, TIPS proved to be a disappointment as the interest rate component dramatically underperformed," she said. Those higher real yields also have been a contributor to rising nominal yields, she said.

Persons: Leslie Falconio, Falconio, Michael Bloom Organizations: UBS, Federal Reserve Locations: UBS Americas

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