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☆ This one-time cybersecurity darling is hitting a rough patch. How to profit from its slide
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Nishant Pant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Trade Setup: PANW 305-300 Bear Put Spread The trade structure I am using here is called a "bear put spread" also known as a "put debit spread". To construct my bear put spread, I need to buy a $305 put and sell a $300 put as a single unit. Most trading platforms will offer a bear put spread (or long put spread) as a trade type and automatically construct the trade for you. 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. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR.

Persons: I've, PANW, Nishant Pant Organizations: Nasdaq, Palo Alto Networks, Elliott, Mar Locations: Palo

Jimmy Kimmel returns as host for the fourth time, and the competition for best picture promises to be stiff. Best picture nominees include everything from Barbenheimer blockbuster summer duo "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" to indie darling "Past Lives." There's still time to watch all 10 of the best picture nominees. Below, we'll show you all of your streaming options when it comes to where to watch every 2024 Oscars best picture nominee. In addition to best picture, the film is up for best original screenplay at the Oscars.

Persons: Jimmy Kimmel, Oppenheimer, There's, Jeffrey Wright, Percival Everett's, Thelonious, Monk, Ellison, Wright, Sandra Hüller, Justine Triet, Margot Robbie, Barbie, Jaap Buitendijk, Barbie Warner, Greta Gerwig, Ken, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Oscar, Max, Paul Giamatti, Paul Hunham, Dominic Sessa, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Peacock, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin, David Grann's, Scorsese, Mollie Burkhart, Bradley Cooper, Leonard Bernstein, Carey Mulligan, Felicia Montealegre, Jason McDonald, Maestro, Cooper, Mulligan, Cillian Murphy, J, Robert Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan, Murphy, Robert Downey Jr, Emily Blunt, Teo Yoo, Greta Lee, Celine, John Magaro, –, Emma Stone, Bella Baxter, Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Christian Friedel, Rudolf Höss, Hedwig, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, Dolby Theatre, MGM, Orion, Apple, Hulu, Warner Bros, Mattel, America, Osage, Osage Nation, FBI, Netflix, Manhattan Project, Paramount, Showtime, Searchlight, Disney Locations: Barbie, New England, Oklahoma, Los Alamos, New York, South Korea

☆ Jim Cramer hits the charts to predict if there's stormy weather ahead for the averages
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Jim Cramer hits the charts to predict if there's stormy weather ahead for the averages'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer hits the charts this week to see what's ahead for the major averages.

Persons: Jim Cramer

☆ This stock market is 'toppy' — not bubbly — and there is a very big difference
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

"This is not bubbly, it's toppy and there's a very big difference," Jim Cramer said. For the uninitiated, "toppy" is financial slang for a stock market that climbs to new highs and then falls back. Toppy, toppy, toppy." The energy, consumer staples, utilities, and financial sectors were positive despite the weak market action. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER .

Persons: Jim Cramer, we've, Nordstrom, Crowdstrike, Locker, Jim Cramer's, Jim, David Paul Morris Organizations: CNBC, Ross Stores, Jim Cramer's Charitable, Bloomberg, Getty

☆ Twice, a K-Pop Girl Group, Tops the Billboard Chart for the First Time
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Ben Sisario | More About Ben Sisario | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The nine-woman K-pop group Twice leads the Billboard album chart for the first time this week with its latest mini-LP, thanks to collectible CD and vinyl sales, while Morgan Wallen marks a full year of blockbuster streaming numbers. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with the equivalent of 95,000 sales in the United States. “With You-th” also garnered 6.3 million streams, the lowest streaming total for a No. 2 in its 52nd week on the chart, with the equivalent of 67,000 sales. 6 on the all-genre album chart — and even then, only hitting that low point two times.

Persons: Morgan Wallen, Celine Dion’s “, ” Locations: United States

☆ A bullish long-term turnaround is developing in this country ETF, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Katie Stockton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

A bullish long-term turnaround has developed in the iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA) , which broke out from a long-term triangle pattern late last year in a positive technical catalyst. —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: EWA, Katie Stockton Organizations: BHP Group Ltd, BHP, Fairlead, CNBC Pro, Securities Locations: Australia, EWA

☆ Iran announces record low election turnout despite calls on voters to participate
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Nadeen Ebrahim | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

It is unclear if the announced 41% turnout will sink further in the coming days, with some candidates in the parliamentary election going to a runoff. Iran’s last parliamentary election in 2020 saw a turnout of 42.57%, and its last presidential election in 2021 had a turnout of 48.8% – both were the lowest since the establishment of the Islamic Republic. Some 15,000 candidates competed last week for the 290-seat parliamentary election, and 144 ran for the 88 seats of the Assembly of Experts. Some 25 million people cast their ballots out of Iran's 61 million eligible voters. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s parliament speaker and former Revolutionary Guards air force commander, seemed to lose some votes, coming fourth in this year’s election after his popularity peaked in the 2020 parliamentary election.

Persons: IRNA, ”, Alex Vatanka, Mahsa, Iran’s, Ebrahim Raisi, Hossein Beris, Mohammad Khatami, Azar Mansouri, “, Khatami, Khamenei, ” Vatanka, watchdogs, –, Hassan Rouhani, Atta Kenare, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Ghalibaf’s, ” Sanam Vakil, Vakil, ” Vakil Organizations: CNN, Middle East Institute, “, Saturday, Experts, Getty, Iran’s Guardian, Revolutionary Guards, North Africa, Chatham House Locations: Iran, Washington , DC, Fars, Islamic Republic, Iranian, Tehran, AFP, East, London

☆ Google-backed Anthropic debuts its most powerful chatbot yet, as generative AI battle heats up
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Hayden Field | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

This time last year, Anthropic was seen as a promising generative AI startup founded by ex-OpenAI research executives. "In our quest to have a highly harmless model, Claude 2 would sometimes over-refuse," Amodei told CNBC. Multimodality, or adding options like photo and video capabilities to generative AI, whether uploading them yourself or creating them using an AI model, has quickly become one of the industry's hottest use cases. But multimodality, and increasingly complex AI models, also lead to more potential risks. "Of course no model is perfect, and I think that's a very important thing to say upfront," Amodei told CNBC.

Persons: Anthropic, Claude, Opus, OpenAI's, Asana, It's, it's, Daniela Amodei, Amodei, Moby Dick, Harry Potter, Brad Lightcap, Anthropic's Claude, We've Organizations: Monday, Haiku, Google, ChatGPT, CNBC

☆ Climate Change and ‘Last-chance Tourism’
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Desiree Ibekwe | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A lot of climate discussion revolves around time. Lines rise across charts predicting the next century. As the Earth warms, natural wonders — coral reefs, glaciers, archipelagos — are at risk of damage and disappearance. This has motivated some travelers to engage in “last-chance tourism,” visiting places threatened by climate change before it’s too late. (Early tourists included Mary Shelley and Mark Twain.)

Persons: it’s, ” Paige McClanahan, Mary Shelley, Mark Twain Organizations: Times Locations: Glace, French

☆ Top Wall Street analysts recommend these 3 stocks for the long term
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Tipranks.Com Staff | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Wall Street analysts remain focused on the long-term prospects of stocks with solid growth potential. Here are three stocks favored by the Street's top analysts, according to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance. The revised outlook reflected net sales growth across regions in the holiday sales quarter, led by continued strength in the Americas. Tarlowe highlighted that Abercrombie & Fitch continues to gain market share both domestically and worldwide. Overall, the analyst sees further upside to ANF's market share, sales and earnings.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Toshiya Hari, Hari, TipRanks, Corey Tarlowe, Fitch, Tarlowe, Hollister, Kate McShane, McShane Organizations: Wall Street, Nvidia, Data Center, Abercrombie, Fitch, Jefferies, Hollister, Walmart Locations: Americas, U.S, India, Mexico, Central America, China, TipRanks

☆ The most in-demand job paying over $200,000 a year, according to new research—and how to get it
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Family practitioners give physical exams and prescribe medicationFamily practitioners go by multiple names. They're also called general practitioners, family doctors and physicians. Medical doctors must get a bachelor's degree, attend medical school and do a residency, the latter of which alone can last three to nine years. The path is also expensive: The median cost of attending a four-year medical school in 2024 is $276,006 for public schools and $374,476 for private schools, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Family practitioners make a median annual salary of $229,300, according to BLS.

Persons: They're Organizations: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Association of American Medical Colleges, BLS

☆ European markets set for gains ahead of euro zone inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Elliot Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A TV presenter gets ready for the daily reporting from the floor of the German share price index DAX at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, November 15, 2023. LONDON — European markets are set to open higher on Friday to start the new trading month after a winning February, with euro zone inflation data due mid-morning. The European stock index notched an all-time high last month, powered by the 11 GRANOLAS large-cap stocks that made up half of the gains across the entire Stoxx 600. Focus will turn Friday to February's flash euro zone inflation reading, expected at 10 a.m. London time, with economists in a Reuters poll predicting the consumer price index rose 2.5% year on year, down from 2.8% in January. German consumer price inflation on Thursday came in line with forecasts at 2.7% year on year.

Persons: DAX Organizations: LONDON, GSK, Roche, ASML, Nestle, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, L'Oreal, LVMH, AstraZeneca, SAP, Sanofi, Focus, European Central Bank, ECB, Fed Locations: Frankfurt, Germany, London

☆ 10 reasons the Fed won't cut rates in 2024, according to a chief economist
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Aruni Soni | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Apollo chief economist Torsten Slok laid out 10 reasons the Fed won't cut rates in 2024. AdvertisementAdd Apollo chief economist Torsten Slok to the growing chorus of people skeptical the US will see a rate cut this year. "As a result, the Fed will not cut rates this year, and rates are going to stay higher for longer." Underlying inflation trends are moving higher, not coolingBLS, Cleveland Fed, Atlanta Fed, Haver Analytics, Apollo Chief Economist3. RB of Atlanta, NFIB, Haver Analytics, Apollo Chief Economist.

Persons: Torsten Slok, Slok, —, Jerome Powell Organizations: Service, Bloomberg, Apollo, Cleveland Fed, Atlanta Fed, BEA, Haver, RB Locations: Atlanta, NFIB

☆ Read the open letter Disney heirs wrote to shareholders, defending Bob Iger and slamming activist investors as 'villains'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The heirs backed Iger and his management for being "faithful" to Disney's "magic" and said the CEO has "grown this company in a modern world." Peltz's Trian Fund Management, which owns about $3 billion of Disney stock, has criticized Disney's leadership and is seeking seats on its board. In early February, Iger and Peltz threw jabs at each other following Disney's better-than-expected earnings report. They understand that the longevity of The Walt Disney Company isn't only the result of smart business decisions; it is rooted in the strong emotional connection Disney continues to forge with generations of people from around the globe. To the contrary, their "I alone can fix it" mentality makes clear that they are not interested in preserving the Disney magic, but stripping it to the bone to make a quick profit for themselves.

Persons: Iger, Peltz's, Disney's, Peltz, Roy O, Walt Disney, Walt, Roy, Snow White, Mary Poppins, Bob Iger, Saul Steinberg —, Nelson Peltz —, Roy P, Disney Susan Disney, Abigail E, Disney Tim Disney Organizations: Peltz's Trian Fund Management, Disney, Trian Fund Management, Variety, The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Company, Directors Locations: Iger

Do Credit Card Points Expire? Credit Card Points Never ExpireUnlike many airline miles and hotel points, credit card points don't expire as long as you keep your account open and in good standing (meaning you continue to pay off your balances or communicate with the bank if you need any financial assistance). Here are the main credit card points currencies, along with the top credit card options for earning each of them:These transferable credit card points can be extremely valuable, not just because you have so many options for using them to book travel, but also because there are certain sweet spots you can use to your advantage. FAQsDo all credit card points expire? Check the terms and conditions of your credit card rewards program or contact your credit card issuer directly.

Persons: there's, Miles, you'll, that's Organizations: Business, Business †, Citi Prestige, Citi, Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Airlines, Capital, American, Marriott, Alaska Airlines, Apple Locations: Chase, Alaska, Chevron

☆ Move over Big Tech, a new market leader could be emerging, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( David Keller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Biotechnology stocks have recently shown renewed strength, and improving momentum may just push these names toward the top of the leaderboard. Second, this level also represented a 38.2% retracement level based on the 2021 high and 2022 low, which is a widely followed support level based on the Fibonacci methodology. This week, IBB has bounced off that support level, making a new 52-week high as it briefly pushed above the 50% retracement level around $140. The weekly chart reinforces that biotechnology stocks may still be in the early stages of this advance, with lots of daylight between current levels and the 2021 highs. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR.

Persons: IBB, David Keller Organizations: Biotechnology, Nasdaq Biotechnology, CMT

☆ This ETF has 30% upside as the IPO market heats up, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Frank Cappelleri | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

There are various ETFs that hold recent IPOs, including the Renaissance Capital Greenwich Funds' Renaissance IPO ETF (IPO) . The 200-day moving average is the most popular long-term moving average and one of the best long-term trend indicators. The IPO ETF bounced from the line last fall and has been trading above it through the first two months of 2024. Seeing IPO stay above the upward sloping 200-day moving average is the best-case scenario. Two IPO Holdings Investors should be aware the IPO ETF isn't very liquid, meaning that its average daily volume isn't robust.

Persons: RYAN, Frank Cappelleri Organizations: Renaissance Capital Greenwich Funds, RSI, Ryan Specialty Holdings

☆ This burger play is breaking out on heavy volume. How to trade it using charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Todd Gordon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Let's breakdown the potential breakout in Shake Shack (SHAK) . Shake Shack recently reported exceptional earnings and the stock has jumped on strong trading volume. On the way back we stopped at Shake Shack in the Denver airport and the consensus was 8 out of 10. On Feb 15, SHAK reported earnings and revenue ahead of expectation. Breaking down the chart Turning to the technicals, the breakout through the $80 resistance level on significant volume following those fourth-quarter earnings was very impressive.

Persons: Shake Shack, SHAK, Randy Garutti, Gordon Organizations: Shake, Edge Locations: San Diego, U.S, Breckenridge, Denver, West Coast, East Coast

☆ Jim Cramer gets technical on Big Tech
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Jim Cramer gets technical on Big Tech'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer hits the charts for a technical look at the tech space.

Persons: Jim Cramer Organizations: Big Tech

☆ This under-the-radar metals play could be due for a relief rally, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Katie Stockton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 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: PAAS, Katie Stockton Organizations: American Silver Corporation, PAAS, Fairlead, CNBC Pro, Securities

☆ Opinion | Americans’ Savings Are Shrinking. Should We Be Worried?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Peter Coy | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

If there is a recession in the United States this year, it probably won’t be because consumers spontaneously run out of spending power. I’ve put together five charts that show that consumers are in reasonably good shape, although life is getting harder for the most vulnerable groups. Households aren’t “the place to look for economic weakness,” Michael Pearce, the deputy chief U.S. economist for Oxford Economics, a forecaster, told me last week. The personal saving rate fell in December to 3.7 percent of disposable personal income, which except for a dip in 2022 was the lowest since 2008. “In 2023 consumers were still on average somewhat better off financially than they were in 2019, but the trend is negative,” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wrote in a December report.

Persons: I’ve, ” Michael Pearce, “, Mike Croxson Organizations: Oxford Economics, Consumer Financial, Bureau, National Foundation, Credit Locations: United States

☆ Opinion | Sex and the Capital City
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Maureen Dowd | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

“The Golden Bachelor” showed that sex is not just for spring chickens. Hearing aids and making out in a hot tub can go blissfully together. Now comes the Golden President. Even though fretful questions about his age have engulfed Joe Biden’s campaign, one thing is clear: His romance with Jill is still crackling. At a party at his house at the Naval Observatory when he was vice president, he told me about the frisson of watching his wife come down the stairs, dressed up for a special occasion.

Persons: ”, Joe Biden’s, Jill Organizations: Naval Observatory

☆ Russia’s Brutal War Calculus
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Paul Sonne | Josh Holder | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

Russia’s Brutal War Calculus Freedoms Wages The costs of two years of war in Ukraine have been enormous. Here is a look at how Russia at war has changed — suffering enormous costs by some metrics but faring better than expected by others. But Mr. Putin has convinced many that in invading Ukraine, Russia is defending itself against an existential threat from the West. Blood and TreasureIn the early months of the war, Mr. Putin’s military made grave mistakes, but it has regrouped. But despite their stated support for the war, many Russians would be happy for it to end.

Persons: languish, Instagram, Vladimir Putin, Putin, ”, “, Putin’s, Aleksei A, Navalny Organizations: Daily Life People, Facebook, Travel, Trade, Russia, Military Locations: Ukraine, Russia, China, Soviet Union, India, Moscow, Europe, Turkey, Ukrainian

Results: The Most Detailed Maps of the South Carolina Republican PrimaryMap is colored by the candidate who leads in each precinct. No resultsPolls close in the South Carolina Republican primary at 7 p.m. Eastern time with first vote reports expected shortly after. This page will feature the most detailed results available from the primary, precinct-level votes. In the maps below, precincts are shaded according to each candidate’s vote share for former President Donald J. Trump and Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor. Income One precinct Precincts in … Lower income areas Empty chart, waiting for data Empty chart, waiting for dataHigher income areas Empty chart, waiting for data Empty chart, waiting for dataEducation Precincts in … Areas with fewer college graduates Empty chart, waiting for data Empty chart, waiting for dataAreas with more college graduates Empty chart, waiting for data Empty chart, waiting for dataPopulation density Precincts in … Rural areas Empty chart, waiting for data Empty chart, waiting for dataSuburban areas Empty chart, waiting for data Empty chart, waiting for dataUrban areas Empty chart, waiting for data Empty chart, waiting for dataStrong Biden areas in 2020 Empty chart, waiting for data Empty chart, waiting for data

Persons: Trump, Haley, Donald J, Nikki Haley, Haley Haley, —, — Trump, Strong Organizations: South Carolina Republican, South, Trump, Trump Trump, — — Locations: South Carolina, …

☆ Jim Cramer hits the charts with small caps
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Jim Cramer hits the charts with small caps'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer hits the charts to map out the direction of small caps.

Persons: Jim Cramer

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