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A "Hollywood ending" for Herc has been postponed, according to Bank America. Analyst Sherif El-Sabbahy double-downgraded shares to underperform from buy, citing the near-term impact from the ongoing writers and actors strike in Hollywood. Herc rents out equipment such as forklifts, generators and light towers companies across different industries, including entertainment. We expect the impact in Q2 will be notably higher, given work stoppages driven by the writers' (and now actors) strike." The stock is up 8.1% in 2023 as shares rallied more than 38% over the past 12 months.

Persons: Herc, Sherif El, Sabbahy, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Bank America Locations: Hollywood

The firm upgraded Blackstone shares at the start of 2023 on the belief that investors were over-penalizing Blackstone for its outflows in its Real Estate Income Trust division. "For the multiple to expand further, we'd want to see organic growth supported again by perpetual fund growth, which is currently weighed down by a depressed sentiment for real estate investing." Blackstone shares have rallied nearly 45% year to date. Worthington added that speculation over the stock being added to the S & P 500 has also fueled its rise. To be sure, Worthington thinks the real estate sector will likely "require a drop in rates to see a substantial improvement."

Persons: it'll, Blackstone . Blackstone, Kenneth Worthington, Worthington, Blackstone, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: JPMorgan, Blackstone ., Blackstone, Income

Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines are seen on a table on May 7, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Johnson & Johnson —The stock jumped 6%, lifting the 30-stock Dow Jones Industrial Average, after the the health care posted second-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings that topped Wall Street's expectations. Johnson & Johnson also lifted its full-year guidance as sales from the company's medtech business jumped. Discover Financial Services — Shares tumbled 14% after the company's second-quarter results missed analysts' estimates on both top and bottom lines. MarketAxess — The electronic trading platform rallied 5.6% after releasing its second-quarter results.

Persons: Johnson, Johnson Covid, Tesla, Abbott, Zions, Estee Lauder, StreetAccount, —, Yun Li, Jesse Pound, Samantha Subin, Michelle Fox Organizations: Netflix, Refinitiv, American Airlines –, American Airlines, IBM, Johnson, Dow Jones, Abbott, Discover Financial, Federal Deposit Insurance, Barclays Locations: Los Angeles , California, China, Freeport

In its latest quarter, Netflix posted earnings of $3.29 per share on revenue of $8.19 billion. IBM — The business services company's shares shed 0.7% following its mixed second-quarter earnings report. The company posted revenue of $15.48 billion, missing Wall Street's forecast of $15.58 billion, according to Refinitiv. IBM reported adjusted earnings of $2.18 per share, which was higher than analysts' consensus estimate of $2.01 per share. Tesla — Tesla shares fluctuated near the flatline following its second-quarter earnings announcement.

Persons: Refinitiv, Zions Organizations: Netflix, IBM, United Airlines — United Airlines, American Airlines, Zions Bancorp, Las Vegas Sands, Vegas Sands, Discover Locations: Newark , New Jersey, Las Vegas

Solar and wind power generation is set to triple by 2030, according to a new report from the Rocky Mountain Institute, leading to a disruption in the global electricity sector. According to the report, solar and wind power will fuel 33% of electricity generation in 2030, up from 12% in 2022. RMI predicts solar energy, which is already the cheapest energy source in history, will halve in price by 2030, continuing the dramatic downward trajectory of solar and wind energy costs. CNBC Pro used FactSet data to screen for companies that are well-positioned to outperform from the rise of solar and wind energy production. Maxeon shares have popped 68% in 2023 and could jump another 50%, per the average price target on shares.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Andrew Percoco, Percoco, MAXN, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Rocky Mountain Institute, RMI, CNBC, New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, Technologies, SolarEdge Technologies, Enphase Energy

Recent inflation data points to a strong economy that could propel the S & P 500 to break the 5,000-point threshold by the end of 2023, according to Peter Essele, head of portfolio management for Commonwealth Financial Network. June data for two closely watched inflation gauges released this week, the consumer price index and producer price index , showed costs easing across the board. That signals to Essele the S & P 500 can keep charging upward, with his prediction of the 5,000 level being reached implying the S & P 500 will gain another 11.8% from Wednesday's close. The S & P 500 has already had a stellar year, rising 17%. We could easily see the S & P 500 top 5,000 by the end of the year."

Persons: Peter Essele, Essele, Sam Stovall, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Commonwealth Financial Network, CPI, PPI, CNBC Locations: Wednesday's

The 2-year Treasury yield was down by more than 1 basis point at 4.847%. U.S. Treasury yields declined Tuesday as investors assessed what could be next for Federal Reserve monetary policy following remarks from central bank officials and ahead of key economic data. Investors considered the Federal Reserve's next interest rate policy moves ahead of key inflation data due this week and the central bank's upcoming meeting on July 25-26. Investors are also looking out for several major economic data points scheduled for this week, including the latest consumer inflation figures on Wednesday and wholesale inflation on Thursday. No key data is expected on Tuesday.

Persons: Mary Daly, Jerome Powell, CME's Organizations: Treasury, U.S, Federal Reserve, Investors, Federal, San Francisco Fed, Institution

More than half of the analysts covering Fidelity rate it either a strong buy or buy, according to FactSet. The average price target on shares implies upside of about 20%. Shares could surge nearly 29% from their current levels, according to the average price target. Analysts anticipate a potential pullback in shares, with the average price target suggesting downside of more than 21%, FactSet found. Other names that had a strong week include Zions Bancorporation , KeyCorp , Truist Financial and Catalent .

Persons: It's, Tesla, FactSet, BorgWarner, Zions Organizations: Wall, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Federal, CNBC, Finance, Fidelity National Information Services, Global Payments, Truist

Treasury yields largely rose Friday, continuing the trend this week, as a slightly weaker-than-expected payrolls increase in June failed to dissuade traders from betting on more Federal Reserve rate hikes. The Labor Department reported on Friday that nonfarm payrolls rose by 209,000 in June and the unemployment rate was 3.6%. Payrolls rose by 306,000 in May, after revisions. However, there were parts of the jobs report that could give the Federal Reserve to resume hiking. Markets are widely expecting a rate increase to be announced then, but the picture is less clear for the remainder of the year.

Persons: Greg Wilensky, Janus Henderson, Jerome Powell Organizations: Treasury, Labor Department, Dow Jones, Federal Reserve, Janus, Janus Henderson Investors

The semiconductor manufacturing equipment sector undergoing a bottoming process, with a positive inflection not yet visible, according to KeyBanc — meaning further upside for KLA shares is limited. KeyBanc downgraded KLA to sector weight from overweight on account of the company's shares recently exceeding its previous price target of $468. "We don't see evidence of a rapid return to industry demand exceeding supply, but we think shares may be discounting a return to those record run-rate levels," said Barger. "We think shares have discounted a significant recovery well in advance of a fundamental improvement, and earlier than we've seen in prior cycles. KLA shares were down 1.3% in premarket trading.

Persons: KeyBanc, Steve Barger, it's, Barger, we've, —, Michael Bloom

Bloom Energy is positioned for "robust growth" as demand for fuel cells remains strong, according to RBC Capital Markets. Analyst Chris Dendrinos initiated coverage of the electric and hydrogen power company with an outperform rating. The company's increasing traction in Europe, improving cost structure and lower natural gas prices are helping its growth and profitability prospects, he added. "Our analysis shows that BE's vertical sales approach is unlocking incremental value and that there continues to be a strong opportunity to grow the customer base," said Denidros. He highlighted the company's "solid traction" with its customer base in the data center, telecom and health care sectors.

Persons: Chris Dendrinos, Denidros, Bloom, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Bloom Energy, RBC Capital Markets Locations: Thursday's, Europe

The Rivian story is "finally" turning around after several difficult quarters, according to Wedbush. The firm maintained its outperform rating on shares while raising its price target to $30 from $25. Ives said the company is "seeing light at the end of the tunnel" after several quarters with overhangs including production and supplier issues. "We continue to strongly believe in the Rivian long-term story … making this a table pounder at current levels," said Ives. Shares are up 17.3% in 2023, but remain in the red by more than 31% over the last 12 months.

Persons: Daniel Ives, Ives, Rivian, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Rivian Locations: Europe, U.S

Ferrari is standing on the top step of the podium, according to Morgan Stanley. He also raised his price target to $340 from $310 on account of foreign exchange fluctuations, earnings revision and a slight increase in his estimated EBITDA multiple. The new price target implies 8.4% upside from Thursday's close. Morgan Stanley maintained his bull case estimates of $420 per share, which implies 34% upside from current levels. Morgan Stanley predicts the bear scenario could occur if a weaker macro environment results in low shipments and demand levels, as well as a loss of brand relevance.

Persons: Ferrari, Morgan Stanley, Adam Jonas, Hermes, Jonas, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Ferrari, General Motors Locations: China, Asia

Morgan Stanley raised its Microsoft stock outlook to the highest on Wall Street, implying the company once famous for Windows software will climb above a market value of $3 trillion because of artificial intelligence. The generative AI boom has already helped propel Microsoft's stock by almost 41% year to date — and Morgan Stanley's new price target implies it will climb another 23% over the next 12 months. Weiss raised his price target on Microsoft by 24%, to $415 from $335. Morgan Stanley called Microsoft its top pick among large-cap software stocks on account of the company's strong positioning in the generative AI boom. MSFT YTD mountain Microsoft stock Weiss said Microsoft has taken a "leading position" providing the "picks and shovels" of the AI boom — large language models, data management and other technologies.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, —, Morgan, Keith Weiss, Weiss, FactSet, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Microsoft, Windows, Software, OpenAI

Plug Power could become one of the largest green hydrogen suppliers globally, according to Citi. This makes PLUG well positioned to benefit from growing demand for green H2 in hard to abate sectors," Bagri wrote in a Wednesday note. Bagri said Plug Power is on track to achieve positive gross margins this year and aims to top 30% in gross margins by 2026. "We believe a favorable guidance on additionality/time matching, progress towards gross margin improvement and financial support from the DOE could all be positive catalysts," he continued. PLUG YTD mountain PLUG in 2023 —CNBC's Michael Bloom contributed to this report.

Persons: Vikram Bagri, Bagri, —, Michael Bloom Organizations: Citi, Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot, GM, Department of Energy, DOE

Shopping mall developer Simon Property Group is a "cash engine," according to Wolfe research. The company is currently trading at a discount to Wolfe's strip center and overall coverage, said Rosivach. "In fact, SPG is currently trading well below its historic discount to our overall coverage. Shares of Simon Property Group are trading near the flatline in 2023, but have jumped more than 22% over the past 12 months. SPG 1Y mountain SPG in past year —CNBC's Michael Bloom contributed to this report.

Persons: Wolfe, Andrew Rosivach, Rosivach, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Simon Property, SPG, Brands, General Atlantic, Simon Property Group

Citi thinks aircraft maker Textron is due for a rebound after underperforming thus far in 2023. "We are constructive on revenue and earnings visibility given recent backlog growth, particularly in the company's Aviation and Bell segments," analyst Jason Gursky wrote in a Wednesday note. Current wait lists for new aircraft stretch to more than two years, he noted — resulting in up to 360% backlog growth for Textron since 2019. To be sure, he said that Textron's industrial segment does not have much "connective tissue" across its various assets, which include automotive, aerospace and leisure. A rise in military spending should also create tailwinds for Textron's defense-oriented Bell and Systems segment, added the analyst.

Persons: Jason Gursky, Gursky, —, Michael Bloom Organizations: Citi, Textron, company's Aviation, Bell, Systems

Bank of America thinks momentum is on Sweetgreen's side, even as people return to the office at a slower-than-expected pace. Analyst Katherine Griffin upgraded Sweetgreen shares to buy from neutral, citing increasing foot traffic, sustained momentum in same-store sales growth and long-term plans to automate operations. "Sustained y/y visits growth suggests mobility continues to improve and SG [same-store sales growth] can maintain momentum, removing a key overhang on the stock," Griffin wrote in a Thursday note. The company's long-term plans to automate its kitchens could reduce labor intensity and help with margins, added the analyst. "Based on our saturation analysis, we see potential for SG to achieve its 1,000 [long-term] store growth target.

Persons: Katherine Griffin, Griffin, Sweetgreen's, Sweetgreen, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: of America, SG Locations: Wednesday's

Morgan Stanley says Keurig Dr Pepper is "ready to regain its pop after losing its caffeine high." The firm said in a Thursday note that "pronounced stock underperformance" has created a buying opportunity for investors. "Beyond a strong industry pricing backdrop, we also see KDP's share position as consistently solid. KDP has now gained [year-over-year] US tracked channel beverage share in 14 out of the last 18 quarters," he continued. "We see KDP's stock price as discounting too much risk," said Mohsenian.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Keurig Dr Pepper, Dara Mohsenian, Said, Mohsenian, Dr Pepper, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: KDP Locations: U.S

Tech stocks led the way higher for the market in the first half. Bank of America expects other names to join in on the rally during the second half. The first half of 2023 was the best for the S & P 500 since 2019, surging 15.9%. Only 25% of stocks outperformed the broader market index, according to Savita Subramanian, the bank's head of U.S. and quantitative strategy. The Invesco S & P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) , which tracks a version of the S & P 500 in which stocks are weight equally rather than by market cap, is up just 5% year to date.

Persons: Dow Jones, Savita Subramanian, Subramanian, CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Bank of America, Dow, RSP Locations: St

Goldman Sachs has a slightly more optimistic outlook on Netflix now. Analyst Eric Sheridan upgraded shares to neutral from sell. Sheridan noted that Netflix shares have popped 135% since Goldman added Netflix to its sell list in June 2022. NFLX YTD mountain NFLX in 2023 Netflix is scheduled to announce its most recent quarterly earnings report July 19. Goldman anticipates Netflix's subscriber performance to top Wall Street's estimates.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Eric Sheridan, Sheridan, Goldman, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Netflix Locations: Monday's

It's time to buy shares of Transocean , according to Citi. "Transocean is also favorably positioned geographically with the greatest exposure to the Golden Triangle region (Brazil, [Gulf of Mexico], West Africa) amongst peers," Gruber continued. Dayrates refer to the daily costs drilling project operators pay to drilling contractors to rent an oil rig. Transocean shares were up 2.7% Wednesday premarket. RIG YTD mountain RIG in 2023 —CNBC's Michael Bloom contributed to this report.

Persons: Scott Gruber, Gruber, Transocean, Dayrates, EBITDA, —, Michael Bloom Organizations: Citi Locations: Transocean, ., Brazil, Gulf of Mexico, West Africa, Sea, Norway

Jefferies says it's "all revved up" on car rental company Hertz . The firm initiated coverage on Hertz with a buy rating and a $24 price target, implying shares jumping 30% from Monday's close. We see structural benefits from a maintenance and pricing perspective related to [a] higher mix of EVs," Moore said. In this blue sky scenario, we see the potential for another $1bn+ in EBITDA opportunity at 20-30+% margins," the analyst added. Hertz shares were up 1.4% Wednesday before the bell.

Persons: Jefferies, it's, Stephanie Moore, Moore, Hertz, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Hertz, EV Locations: Monday's

Piper Sandler says there's too much uncertainty around Coinbase , and investors need to stay away. A lack of regulatory clarity also drove the downgrade, according to analyst Patrick Moley. He lowered his price target to $60 from $65, which implies shares drawing back 24.9% from Monday's close. "However, rising crypto prices have not translated to increased trading volumes for COIN in recent quarters and the timing of a spot bitcoin ETF approval is anyone's guess," said Moley. The analyst expects Coinbase to post its lowest quarterly trading volumes and monthly transacting user totals in over two years for the second quarter.

Persons: Piper Sandler, there's, Patrick Moley, Moley, Coinbase, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC Locations: Coinbase, Monday's

The reshoring trend is bringing manufacturing back into the U.S., putting the need for robots and automation at the forefront of the building boom. But with a tight labor market, companies are incorporating more automation and robotics into these brand new factories. Another robotics company Daryanani picked was Azenta . Sakraida said it could see upside as it gradually exposes itself more to the reshoring trend. It's working toward becoming a pure-play automation company," Sakraida said.

Persons: Jonathan Sakraida, reshoring, Carol Schleif, BMO's, Amit Daryanani, Daryanani, chipmakers, Morgan Stanley, industrials, Jonathan Coleman, Janus Henderson, Sakraida, Chris Snyder, Rockwell, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: UBS, Labor, BMO Family, HP, Janus Henderson Investors, Lincoln Electric, Rockwell Automation, ROK, Emerson Electric, Emerson Locations: U.S

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