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☆ Semiconductor stocks are on track for their best first half on record. Analysts expect these names to keep rising
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-09 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Semiconductor stocks have been on a tear this year as investors bet on the promise of artificial intelligence and rotate back into technology names. This backdrop puts the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) up about 45% and on track for its best first half on record. SMH YTD mountain Semiconductor stocks on track for best first half on record Despite the sector's outperforming half, Wall Street sees more upside in store for some popular semiconductor names. These are the four stocks analysts expect to continue surging. Shares have surged more than 160% as Wall Street focuses on artificial intelligence in the wake of ChatGPT's showstopping debut.

Persons: ChatGPT's, Marvell, America's Vivek Arya Organizations: Semiconductor, CNBC Pro, Nvidia, Marvell Technology, Bank, America's, Barclays, Devices, Technology

☆ Nvidia is poised to pull away from peers ahead of semiconductor earnings this week, KeyBanc says
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-22 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

KeyBanc thinks its ambitious price target on Nvidia is warranted ahead of quarterly results on Wednesday. The firm reiterated a buy rating on Nvidia stock in an earnings preview note Sunday for semiconductor stocks. NVDA YTD mountain Nvidia stock. While supply constraints for graphic processing units could hinder near-term upside, Vinh says KeyBanc "anticipates investors will look through these concerns." KeyBanc forecasts Nvidia will report $6.56 billion in revenue and an adjusted 93 cents per share on Wednesday.

☆ Markets next week may keep thinking about what could go right
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-19 | by ( Scott Schnipper | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

At least that's the thinking of a small but growing chorus of voices on Wall Street who outline the case for further stock market gains after both the S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite touched nine-month highs this past week. The VIX was trading around 16-17 late this week, signaling no great fear among professional traders. Walmart and other retailers this week highlighted consumers are spending less freely, but they're still spending , and that drives two thirds of the economy. Even Mark Haefele, chief investment officer at UBS Global Wealth Management, wrote late this week that he has to entertain what could go right in markets, despite the fact his own view is fundamentally bearish. If that "upside scenario" happens, UBS sees global stocks moving 13% higher by the end of December, and the S & P 500 surging another 6% — to north of 4,400.

☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Exxon, Crox, Meta, JPMorgan Chase, SoFi, DuPont & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Loop upgrades Meta to buy from hold Loop said it sees a "brighter revenue picture" for the social media giant. Morgan Stanley reiterates Exxon Mobil as overweight Morgan Stanley said it has "high confidence" in the oil and gas giant. We do think consensus estimates for 2023/24 remain too high but believe the buy-side is more aligned with our below-consensus views." Citi initiates AerCap as buy Citi said demand should remain attractive for the aviation leasing company. Deutsche Bank upgrades DuPont to buy from hold Deutsche said DuPoint is well positioned in an uncertain macro. "

☆ These buyback champions are shrinking their share count and analysts love them
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-12 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

As earnings season winds down, traders can tap into these buyback champions that are shrinking their share count, and are beloved on Wall Street. CNBC Pro screened for buyback champions that are shrinking their share count, and are considered buying opportunities by analysts. Common shares outstanding dropped 6.4% in the past year. As a percentage of capital, total debt at the firm is about 25%. Common shares outstanding fell 2.7% over the past year at the firm, while the company's total debt as a percentage of capital is nearly 24%.

Persons: they've, It's, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Neil Mehta, Chubb Organizations: CNBC Pro, buyback, Facebook, Meta, Wall Street, Energy, ConocoPhillips, Citi, MetLife, Analog Devices

☆ These stocks will help investors break out of the sideways market doldrums, BMO says
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The stock market could be volatile and stay rangebound for the foreseeable future — but that doesn't mean investors should sit it out, according to BMO. The Canadian bank's year-end target of 4,300 for the S & P 500 implies just a 3.2% upside from where the broad index finished Monday. "Nonetheless, investors should remain opportunistic by employing active decision-making, in our view, as our analysis suggest that plenty of investment opportunities still exist even during range-bound market periods." He screened for stocks that have forword price-to-earnings multiples below the S & P 500 and forword earnings per share growth that's greater than the S & P 500's. The Delaware company also missed revenue expectations, reporting $3.02 billion against the $3.10 billion anticipated.

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☆ Chip stocks posted their best quarter since 2020. What's next for the sector and why the rally may fade
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-06 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Chip stocks made a breathtaking comeback in the first quarter, but don't be surprised if the rally gives up some of its gains, investors warn. The semiconductor sector on Friday wrapped up its best quarter since 2020 as investors rotated back into the downtrodden industry, with names like Nvidia notching its best quarterly stretch since 2001. The recent tear in semiconductor stocks brings the sector into overbought territory versus non-financial cyclicals, said Credit Suisse's Andrew Garthwaite in a recent note. Like many investors, Niles views Nvidia as a dominant AI play despite its rich valuation . While the stock's given those gains, many investors viewed the print as a sign of a bottom.

☆ Stocks that hike their dividends outperform the next six months. Here are a few
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-05 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Companies that raise their dividends do more than offer higher income for investors — their stocks also outperform over the next six months, according to Morgan Stanley. Investors are seeking better-yielding dividend stocks as they navigate a higher interest rate environment. In a review of relative price returns, excluding dividends, among Russell 1000 constituents, companies that increased their dividends saw their stocks rise an average of 3.9% in the six months following the announcement, the firm said. On the other hand, companies that cut their dividends underperformed even more sharply, down 9.6% six months after an announcement. Given this, Morgan Stanley found some firms that recently raised their dividends by at least 10%.

☆ Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Amazon, Boeing, Chipotle, Rivian, Etsy, Exxon & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-04 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Here are Tuesday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Piper Sandler reiterates Apple as overweight Piper said iPhone share remains at near record levels for Apple. Bank of America reiterates Endeavor as buy Bank of America said it's bullish on Endeavor's plan to merge WWE and UFC. Piper Sandler upgrades Etsy to overweight from neutral Piper said it sees "continued share gains" for the e-commerce company. Deutsche Bank reiterates Citizens Financial and PNC as buy Deutsche said it's cautious on bank stocks overall, but that it likes Citizens and PNC as top picks. Bank of America reiterates Analog Devices as buy Bank of America said Analog Devices has "best-in-class" free-cash flow returns.

☆ This chip stock offers 'best-in-class' free cash flow returns and nearly 30% upside, Bank of America says
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-04 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Analog Devices ' "best-in-class" free cash flow returns and exposure to a myriad of growth opportunities situate the chip stock for nearly 30% upside in the months ahead, according to Bank of America. "We value ADI at the higher end of peer comps due to ADI's growth potential and free cash flow generation." According to Arya, Analog Devices offers an intriguing combination of offensive and defensive attributes. ADI YTD mountain Shares of Analog Devices in 2023 Arya added that Analog Devices' valuation is also compelling. The stock's 2023 and 2024 enterprise value-to-free cash flow multiples are "about 2x turns below SPX industrial peers," he said.

☆ Analysts are getting bullish on these Nasdaq stocks heading into earnings
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-30 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Another earnings season is just around the corner, and Wall Street views some stocks as better positioned heading into it. With major tech stocks on a tear, the first-quarter earnings season will offer a first look into how these companies are truly faring. Amid this backdrop, CNBC Pro used FactSet data to find the stocks Wall Street is most bullish on heading into the season. Another top contender heading into earnings season is Meta Platforms . Earnings per share estimates for both stocks are up 10% and 13.4%, respectively, within the last three months.

With markets increasingly volatile, BMO Capital Markets thinks investors should turn to a two-way strategy that provide returns and protection at the same time. The S & P 500 gained more than 1% last week, but it wasn't a smooth ride. Given this uncertain backdrop, BMO suggests relying on a dual-tiered approach encompassing growth at a reasonable price strategy, or "GARP," and a dividend growth barbell. The firm compiled a list of outperform-rated stocks that fit into the GARP or dividend growth themes. CF Industries and ConocoPhillips were also highlighted by BMO under their dividend growth strategy.

☆ 10 stocks that are gaining market share for their disruptive innovations like AI, according to a portfolio manager
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-18 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AI can be placed under the broad category of disruptive technology, which refers to innovations that change consumers' habits and displace old markets. Then, you have public cloud infrastructure that connects it all together, such as Amazon Web Services or the Google Compute Engine which provides infrastructure as a service (IaaS). For this reason, instead of taking the approach of creating something as narrow as an AI ETF, the ETF is focused on anything that signals disruption to an entire industry and changes the status quo. They have a "tremendous" market share in AI applications, and companies are hungry for their products, he noted. Analog Devices (ADI) provides technology that can translate atmospheric information into digital data to mean something to the hardware.

☆ 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.

☆ Where Paul Wick, seasoned tech stock investor, is raising his bets now
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-12 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

So when a position opened up at the Seligman Communications and Information fund, the firm's then-chief investment officer asked Wick to take it over. Today, the Columbia Seligman Technology and Information fund (CCIZX) that Wick began running on New Year's Day in 1990, has $8.5 billion in assets under management. "It's really hard to guess how will the technology industry change in five years. By now, Wick has relationships going back decades in the tech industry. As of January, the Technology and Information fund held 2.96% of its assets in Bloom, up from 2.36% in October.

☆ Citi sees chip stocks hitting 'new lows.' Here are its top picks to ride out the storm
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-07 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Although chip stocks have broadly rebounded this year , Citi warns that they could be about to hit new lows as companies trim guidance. Given this "defensive stance," the analyst said Analog Devices remains its top pick in this environment, describing it as the "most defensive name." Citi also named a few semiconductor stocks to consider once the dark times are over. Analog Devices, Micron, ON Semi and GlobalFoundries are all buy-rated by the bank. The bank gives Analog Devices, ON Semi, and GlobalFoundries each around 22% upside potential.

☆ Bank of America reveals the winning market share gainers with more room to run
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-04 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Analysts at Bank of America named a slew of companies this week that they believe are winning market share in this tough economic environment and so the stocks have more room to run. They include: Analog Devices , TJX Companies, Zeta Global , Costco and Union Pacific. TJX Companies The discount retailer has room to grow, especially as shoppers look to save money by trading down, according to analyst Lorraine Hutchinson. We value ADI at the higher end of peer comps due to ADI's growth potential and free cash flow generation." as we view TJX as a market share gainer that is well positioned to benefit from trade-down and the high level of inventory availability.

☆ Lightning Round: Pfizer's got a weaker pipeline than we thought
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-28 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailLightning Round: Pfizer's got a weaker pipeline than we thoughtMad Money host Jim Cramer weighs in on all manner of stocks, including Eli Lilly, Abbott Labs, Analog Devices, Pfizer, ADMA Biologics, Freyr Battery SA and Barrick Gold.

☆ These four stocks won earnings season, and analysts see more gains for them
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-23 | by ( Fred Imbert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This earnings season has been rocky, at best, but some companies have stood out and are expected to see strong gains going forward. Earnings growth estimates have also grown by more than 10 percentage points since then. The stock is up more than 20% this earnings season, and analysts see the stock rising about 20% over the next 12 months, FactSet data shows. Before the earnings season, they forecast a 34% profit decline. Shares of Aptiv, which develops automotive tech, are up more than 17% since the earnings season began, and analysts see nearly 20% more upside, FactSet data shows.

☆ These are Wall Street's favorite chip stocks, including one expected to rally more than 30%
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-20 | by ( Fred Imbert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

It might be time to look for buying opportunities in a beaten-down part of the tech sector: semiconductor stocks. Chip stocks have been under pressure from supply chain disruptions sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic. This, along with the recent push toward artificial intelligence technology, has boosted chip stocks in early 2023. The average analyst price target on the stock implies the most upside of any name on the list at 33%, FactSet data shows. He also hiked his price target on Analog Devices to $230 per share from $215.

☆ Morning Bid: Interminable anxiety
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

The about-turn in rates markets in just two weeks has been extraordinary - with Fed funds futures pricing moving from a terminal rate as low as 4.8% to 5.26% on Wednesday. Two-year Treasury yields soared to a 3-month high of 4.64% on Tuesday - where current Fed rates sit - and only gave back a fraction of that on Wednesday. U.S. stocks held up remarkably well on Tuesday - helped by hopes recession fears are easing even as rate speculation intensifies. Sterling slipped as UK inflation fell faster than expected last month, even though the annual inflation rate remains in double digits. They do not reflect the views of Reuters News, which, under the Trust Principles, is committed to integrity, independence, and freedom from bias.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Kraft Heinz, Paramount, Airbnb, Tripadvisor and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-15 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Airbnb — The home-sharing company gained nearly 10% in the premarket after posting fourth-quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations. Airbnb reported earnings per share of 48 cents, compared to the 25 cents expected, per Refinitiv. Generac — Shares added more than 2% after the power generator maker reported fourth-quarter earnings results. Generac posted earnings of $1.78 per share, better than the $1.75 per share expected by analysts polled by FactSet. Analog Devices — Shares were up 6.7% in premarket trading after the company reported better-than-expected earnings for the fiscal first quarter.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Roblox, Airbnb, Barclays, Silvergate Capital & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-15 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Airbnb reported 48 cents in earnings per share on $1.90 billion of revenue. Devon Energy — Shares tumbled 12.3% after the energy company reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that came in below expectations. Generac Holdings — Shares rallied 8% after the power-generator maker reported fourth-quarter earnings of $1.78 per share, topping StreetAccount's estimate of $1.75 per share. Warren Buffet's firm now owns more than 93 million shares of Paramount. Martin Marietta Materials — Shares gained 7% after the company reported fourth-quarter net income of $183.6 million, up from $156.8 million a year ago.

☆ Investors need to embrace these stocks that we love
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-12 | by ( Paul R. La Monica | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

I’ve typically done this stock picking feature in early to mid February as a Stocks We Love type of story, pegging it to Valentine’s Day. The restaurant stocks in particular could do well. Inflation is obviously still a concern for big consumer brands. Consumer prices rose 6.5% over the past 12 months through December, down from a 7.1% pace in November. Up nextMonday: Earnings from TreeHouse Foods (THS), Avis Budget (CAR), FirstEnergy (FE), IAC (IAC) and PalantirTuesday: US CPI; Japan GDP; UK employment report; earnings from Coca-Cola, Asahi Group, Marriott (MAR).

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