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☆ How Bank of America trains young grads to work with its richest clients
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The private bank division, which has $573 billion in client assets, hired 47 analysts this past summer, up 75% from last year. "That's been feedback from years past," said Miller, who oversees talent development for the private bank. Analysts start client-facing work after five weeks of trainingPrivate bank trainees start with a five-week orientation. The last three weeks focus on the operations of the private bank, and executive leaders come in to meet the analysts. For the first rotation, analysts shadow top private bank advisors.

Persons: isn't, Bank of America's Jennifer Loughlin Miller, Miller, John F, headcount, It's Organizations: of America, Bank of America, Bank of America's, Kennedy Presidential Library, Bank of Locations: New York City, Boston

☆ Jim Cramer's five factors that could improve market conditions and help interest rates peak
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday laid out five scenarios that could improve the market. To Cramer, interest rates need to stabilize in order for stocks to trade based on company fundamentals, and these factors could help rates reach their peak. More bond market buyers: Cramer said there needs to be more buyers than sellers on the bond market. Cheaper stocks: To Cramer, the market may keep going down unless stocks get to a place where it doesn't make sense to sell. He said the "tyranny of the bond market" can end once bonds get attractive in yield or stocks get attractive in price.

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, Cramer Organizations: Federal Reserve

☆ Cramer says to invest in defense companies as the U.S. looks to rebuild weapons stockpile
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer suggested that defense companies are worthwhile investments as the U.S. empties its arsenals to aid allies Israel and Ukraine. "Our country's paltry land war-making capacity makes us a weaker arsenal of democracy, and sooner or later, either the White House or Congress will change how our defense budget gets spent," Cramer said. "That makes the big defense contractors investible." He named several major defense contractors that are set to benefit from a Pentagon push, including Lockheed Martin , RTX , Boeing , Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics . In reality, the rest of the world's only gotten more chaotic, and our government can't do anything about it if we run out of munitions," Cramer said.

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, Israel, Cramer, Greg Hayes, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman Organizations: House, investible, Pentagon, Lockheed, Boeing, Northrop, General Dynamics, Systems Locations: U.S, Ukraine, RTX, Iraq, Afghanistan

☆ Bitcoin is a ‘critical hedge’ against currency debasement and return of inflation, Jefferies says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Bitcoin and gold are "critical hedges" against the potential for monetary policy that reduces the value of currency, as well as the return of inflation, Jefferies says. Wood emphasized that investments in both bitcoin and gold should be viewed by investors as insurance rather than short-term trades. Jefferies recommends a 10% allocation to bitcoin for U.S. dollar-based long-term global investors, such as pension funds. Alongside physical gold and unhedged gold mining stocks and Asia equities, Jefferies has added bitcoin to this global portfolio in the past couple of years. This year, the firm introduced a global long-only equity portfolio that includes a 3% weighing in the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) .

Persons: Jefferies, Christopher Wood, Wood, bitcoin, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Federal Reserve, Jefferies, U.S, Signature Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, First Republic Bank Locations: U.S, bitcoin, Asia

☆ These stocks are key to improving plastic recycling
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

"Advanced recycling has immense potential to transform the plastic waste crisis," she said in a recent note to clients. It is a "silver bullet" for recycling plastic waste that can't be processed using traditional methods, she said. Ogundiya said investors have been warded off the theme by what she views as unfounded arguments around the maturity of advanced recycling technology. The idea has also been raised that there's an insufficient need for advanced recycling if plastic is banned. Of the two analysts surveyed by LSEG, one has a buy rating and one has a strong buy rating on Loop.

Persons: Katherine Ogundiya, Ogundiya, recyclers, LSEG, Maire Tecnimont, Eastman, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Barclays, American Chemical Society, McKinsey, Companies, Veolia, Waste Management, Republic Services, Cleanaway Waste, LSEG ., LSEG . Republic Services, Wall, Exxon Mobil, Clean Technologies, Industries, LSEG, Eastman, Kodak Locations: U.S, Alba, LSEG, LSEG . Republic, South Korea, France

☆ Centerbridge teams up with Wells Fargo to launch direct-lending fund
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

A Wells Fargo logo is seen in New York City, U.S. January 10, 2017. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 26 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Centerbridge Partners is launching a direct-lending fund with backing from Wells Fargo (WFC.N), the companies said on Tuesday. The direct-lending market is dominated by private equity firms, which in recent months have been looking to expand their footprints in the sector as mid-sized banks tighten loan standards. The fund named Overland Advisors will target at least $5 billion in investible capital with a focus on meeting credit requirements of North American mid-sized companies, the San Francisco-based bank and Centerbridge said. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation have agreed to provide nearly $2 billion in initial equity commitments.

Persons: Stephanie Keith, Wells, Centerbridge, JPMorgan Chase, forayed, Jaiveer Singh, Shweta Agarwal Organizations: REUTERS, Centerbridge Partners, Overland, North, Abu, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Columbia Investment Management Corporation, JPMorgan, Reuters, Thomson Locations: New York City, U.S, Wells Fargo, San Francisco, Abu Dhabi, Bengaluru

Investors at six large asset managers - Pictet, BNP Paribas Asset Management, Janus Henderson, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Invesco and RBC - told Reuters they have neither reduced nor added to their China weighting following recent measures to support the economy. "While the overall picture is grim, bearishness around Chinese equities may have reached a local peak and we therefore are refraining from cutting our exposure," said Dong Chen, head of Asia macroeconomic research at Pictet Wealth Management. SEEKING ALTERNATIVESOthers have meanwhile sought out opportunities in markets outside of China, but that trend is showing signs of ebbing. "With attitudes towards China currently so weak, equities valuations could be quite sensitive to signs that corporate fundamentals are starting to improve." ($1 = 7.2910 Chinese yuan renminbi)Reporting by Summer Zhen in Hong Kong and Rae Wee in Singapore; Editing by Tom Westbrook and Shri NavaratnamOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Janus Henderson, J.P, Dong Chen, Chi Lo, haven't, Alex Redman, teetering, Jasmine Duan, Patrick Garvin, Summer Zhen, Rae Wee, Tom Westbrook Organizations: BNP, Asset Management, Morgan Asset Management, Invesco, RBC, Reuters, Pictet Wealth Management, HK, RBC Investment Services, Thomson Locations: China, HONG KONG, SINGAPORE, Asia, Shanghai, Pacific, India, Indonesia, Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore

An electronic board shows Shanghai and Shenzhen stock indexes, at the Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai, China October 25, 2022. "While the overall picture is grim, bearishness around Chinese equities may have reached a local peak and we therefore are refraining from cutting our exposure," said Dong Chen, head of Asia macroeconomic research at Pictet Wealth Management. SEEKING ALTERNATIVESOthers have meanwhile sought out opportunities in markets outside of China, but that trend is showing signs of ebbing. "With attitudes towards China currently so weak, equities valuations could be quite sensitive to signs that corporate fundamentals are starting to improve." ($1 = 7.2910 Chinese yuan renminbi)Reporting by Summer Zhen in Hong Kong and Rae Wee in Singapore; Editing by Tom Westbrook and Shri NavaratnamOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Aly, Janus Henderson, J.P, Dong Chen, Chi Lo, haven't, Alex Redman, teetering, Jasmine Duan, Patrick Garvin, Summer Zhen, Rae Wee, Tom Westbrook Organizations: REUTERS, BNP, Asset Management, Morgan Asset Management, Invesco, RBC, Reuters, Pictet Wealth Management, HK, RBC Investment Services, Thomson Locations: Shanghai, Shenzhen, China, HONG KONG, SINGAPORE, Asia, Pacific, India, Indonesia, Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore

☆ How strong is the U.S. consumer? Two investors weigh in, naming stocks to buy — and types to avoid
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

"A rise in 10-year rates, has historically been devastating for consumer and consumer discretionary stocks," he said. "With the 10-year breaking above 4.25%, we are seeing all those consumer discretionary stocks that have had big years pull back sharply." For Stutland, that consumer strength is keeping him bullish on the stock market and U.S. economy in general — but not consumer discretionary stocks. "I'm staying away from the lower market cap weighted stocks and consumer discretionary from those apparel type brands," he said. "As a whole, consumer discretionary stocks to invest in are narrowing.

Persons: Jason Ware, Brian Stutland, Ware, nonfarm, Dow Jones, Stutland, I'm, Stocks Organizations: Albion Financial Group, Equity Armor Investments, Fund, New York Federal Reserve, Starbucks, Visa Locations: U.S, New

☆ Cramer: The Cassandras are wrong about the market (again) — here's why I'm upbeat
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

The impossibility of any company doing anything right, or as right as the market seems to judge, serves as the only homily worth offering. You simply don't land at all. Of course, the biggest worry to this market is its two-tiered nature: The mega-cap techs versus all the rest. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.

Persons: Warren Buffett, It's, Jerome Powell's, Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke, Powell, deride Powell, —, it's, Wells, Vin Diesel, he'll, Goldman Sachs, Amy Hood, Tim Cook's, Mark Zuckerberg's pickleball, Clive Cussler, Stephen King, Lina Khan's, Jonathan Kanter, Khan, Morgan, let's, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Victor J Organizations: Apple, Wells, JPMorgan, PepsiCo, Treasury, Bank of America, Microsoft, Activision Blizzard, Nvidia, Intel, Devices, Colgate, Federal Trade, Activision, Justice Department, sycophantic, Fed, Jim Cramer's Charitable, CNBC, Visitors, New York Stock Exchange, Blue, Bloomberg, Getty Locations: People's Republic of China, China, Wells Fargo, America, New York

☆ Global stocks had a strong start to 2023. Here's where they will go next, according to history
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-03 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Global stocks rose by more than 12% in the first half of this year and outperformed historical averages, according to analysis by CNBC Pro. URTH 1Y mountain Historically, the second half of the year has underperformed the first half, according to the analysis of FactSet data. In addition, the MSCI World index has gained 12% or more in the first half in only 12 years over the same period. However, investors might take comfort in knowing that the second half failed to gain further in only two of those 12 years. The MSCI World has risen marginally more often in the second half than in the first.

Persons: iShares Organizations: CNBC Pro, CNBC

☆ Alibaba and more: Morgan Stanley names 5 global stocks with at least 50% upside
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-19 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Morgan Stanley expects five of its top Asia stock picks to rise by more than 50% over the next 12 months. Alibaba Alibaba Group, the Chinese technology giant that's also listed in the United States, is making significant progress in its restructuring process, according to Morgan Stanley. "The likelihood of generics being immediately released in May 2024 is low," Morgan Stanley analysts Shinichiro Muraoka and Jaeheon Lee said in a note to clients on June 12. Sea Despite the challenges from inflation and post-pandemic economic reopenings, Morgan Stanley still sees long-term potential in Sea Limited . JD.com Morgan Stanley highlighted JD.com , a leading Chinese e-commerce company, for its potential growth as Chinese consumer spending picks up.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley's, Morgan, Gary Yu, Astellas, Astellas Pharma Morgan Stanley, Shinichiro Muraoka, Jaeheon Lee, JD.com Morgan Stanley, Eddy Wang, Ping, Jenny Jiang Organizations: Asia, Alibaba, Street, Astellas Pharma, Ping An Insurance Locations: Asia, Asia Pacific, Japan, China, India, United States, U.S, Singapore

☆ 'Big Short' investor Steve Eisman looks beyond tech and is making a big bet on infrastructure
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-16 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Steve Eisman is looking beyond the hype around tech, and is betting big on US infrastructure. He cited one utility stock that's jumped 34% year to date, due to infrastructure needs. Citing a utility stock called Quanta Services, he said "the opportunities for the company have been enormous, so the stock has been revalued." Eisman has bet on the grid since at least February, when he said that tech stocks might struggle in the face of climbing interest rates. Though he said on the podcast that tech stocks are investible for a long time, he said it's unclear how they may move in the future.

Persons: Steve Eisman, Bloomberg's, —, United States — everybody's, Neuberger Berman, Eisman, — Eisman, it's Organizations: Service Locations: United States

☆ Millionaires are hoarding cash, betting on higher rates, CNBC survey says
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Robert Frank | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Millionaire investors are adding to their mountains of cash, betting on higher interest rates and weak stock markets in 2023, according to the CNBC Millionaire Survey. Of the survey respondents, 28% said they have purchased more fixed income, as they expect interest rates to remain high. Millionaire investors are still betting inflation will persist for years, potentially keeping interest rates higher for longer. Three-quarters of millennial millionaires say inflation will come down to 2% within two years, with one in four saying it will hit the 2% target within a year. CNBC's Millionaire Survey was conducted online in April.

Persons: Elias Ghanem, George Walper, Walper Organizations: CNBC Millionaire Survey, Capgemini Research Institute, Financial Services, Spectrem, Millionaire Survey, CNBC, Millionaires, Millionaire, Valley Bank, First, Signature Bank, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

☆ Millionaires favor DeSantis in Republican presidential primary, but support for Trump grows
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Robert Frank | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Ron DeSantis is the favorite Republican candidate among millionaires, although their support for former President Donald Trump is growing, according to the CNBC Millionaire Survey. The share of Republican millionaires backing Trump jumped from 17% at the end of 2022. DeSantis fares better among millionaire independent voters than Trump does, as 20% favor DeSantis and 7% back Trump. In a head-to-head race between Biden and Trump, millionaires still favor Biden by a slim margin. Former Vice President Mike Pence has 10% of Republican millionaires' support, up slightly from 8% in 2022.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump, Trump, DeSantis, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Thomas Peterffy, Biden, Mike Pence, Nikki Haley, Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris Organizations: Florida Gov, CNBC Millionaire Survey, Republicans, GOP, Trump, Republican, CNBC Millionaire Surveys, Disney, Biden, Former South Carolina Gov, Democratic, California Gov Locations: Florida, California

☆ US-China tensions remain 'major issue' for world markets, says Jim O'Neill
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | 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 EmailUS-China tensions remain 'major issue' for world markets, says Jim O'NeillJim O’Neill, former Goldman Sachs Asset Management chairman and chief economist and Northern Gritstone chairman, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the loss of momentum in China, if China's still long-term investible and more.

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Northern Gritstone's Jim O'Neill on China's post-Covid rebound
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | 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 EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Northern Gritstone's Jim O'Neill on China's post-Covid reboundJim O’Neill, former Goldman Sachs Asset Management chairman and chief economist and Northern Gritstone chairman, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the loss of momentum in China, if China's still long-term investible and more.

☆ What Happens if You Die Without a Will? It Depends
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( Ashlea Ebeling | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Despite potentially devastating consequences for their heirs, millions of Americans still haven’t written a will. While the total real wealth of households has tripled over the last three decades according to the Congressional Budget Office, 54% of Americans told Gallup they didn’t have a will in 2021. Even the wealthy put off estate planning—one in five Americans with investible assets of $1 million or more don’t have a will, according to a recent Charles Schwab survey.

☆ The Confusing Fallout of Dying Without a Will
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( Ashlea Ebeling | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Despite potentially devastating consequences for their heirs, millions of Americans still haven’t written a will. While the total real wealth of households has tripled over the past three decades, according to the Congressional Budget Office, 54% of Americans told Gallup they didn’t have a will in 2021. Even the wealthy put off estate planning—one in five Americans with investible assets of $1 million or more don’t have a will, according to a recent Charles Schwab survey.

☆ Bank crisis 'a simpler fix' than last time in '08: Semafor's Hoffman
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-04 | 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 EmailBank crisis 'a simpler fix' than last time in '08: Semafor's HoffmanLiz Hoffman, Semafor business and finance editor, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Jamie Dimon's annual letter, how to ensure the banks are investible, and more.

☆ Exclusive: India's LIC plans investment exposure caps post Adani share rout
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-24 | by ( Nikunj Ohri | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

After the Adani group lost over $100 billion in valuation post scathing allegations by U.S.-based Hindenburg Research, state-run LIC was criticized for having over $4 billion exposure to companies from the group. "LIC is looking to have 'boundary conditions' on its investments that would limit its exposure to scrips," said the source. The caps, once approved by the LIC board, would further limit the insurer's exposure. The move is aimed at strengthening investment strategies, and fence LIC from public criticism of its investment decisions or exposure to entities like the Adani group, the second source said. LIC had invested 301.2 billion rupees in shares of Adani group companies, and has a debt exposure of 61.82 billion rupees.

☆ These 74 stocks across 5 categories of AI are the top picks from the sector's leading fund managers.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-18 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

These 74 stocks are picked by AI ETF managers. What she believes is unique about her fund is its heavy focus on quantum computing technology, making up 41.22% of the fund. While big data is used for different technologies, it enables AI to work with massive data sets in its machine-learning process. TipRanks, a financial technology website that uses AI to analyze financial data, created a stock list for what they deem are the best AI stocks based on popularity. TipRanks' list of nine of the best AI stocks have large market caps and are likely to remain relevant for a long time.

☆ The AI craze has sent some stocks soaring up to 300%. This list of over 74 stocks across 5 categories features the top picks from the sector's leading fund managers.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

☆ Why wealth management is Goldman Sachs' new 'crown jewel' with dealmaking at a standstill
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

CEO David Solomon acknowledged that a stronger wealth and asset management business would have helped the bank weather the storm. One of Solomon's three key priorities for Goldman Sachs is growing management fees in the asset and wealth management arm. Solomon touted the potential for its workplace wealth offering Ayco in October, but private wealth management is another opportunity. Of 43 job postings in asset and wealth management based in the US, 15 are within the private wealth unit. The wealth management business also boosts Goldman's other services, as the bank's co-head of asset management Julian Salisbury said in September.

☆ Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the market Tuesday: Wages too high, China reopening
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Barclays raises price target on Club holding Eli Lily (LLY) by $5-per-share to $400. UBS downgrades PG & E (PCG) to neutral from buy, with a $17-per-share price target; just above where the stock closed Friday. Barclays raises Exxon Mobil (XOM) price target to $129 per share from $111; keeps overweight (buy) rating. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.

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