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☆ Optimism on Chinese stocks soars to five-year highs
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Active foreign fund managers put $1.39 billion into mainland Chinese stocks in the four weeks ended Jan. 25, EPFR data showed. Active money managers are more involved with picking portfolio investments, while passive money managers tend to follow stock indexes. At the time, a few institutional investors had said it was time to buy Chinese stocks due to Beijing's emphasis on stability in a politically important year. He said inflows were also less aggressive when it came to U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. Pinduoduo , Baidu and Bilibili were among the U.S.-listed Chinese stocks that saw the largest inflows, the report showed.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N) fell 3.5% after the bank reported a bigger-than-expected drop in quarterly profit, weighing the most on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI). "Widely expected to be awful, Goldman Sachs' quarterly results were even more miserable than anticipated," said Octavio Marenzi, chief executive at consultancy Opimas. The S&P 500 energy (.SPNY) and consumer staples (.SPLRCS) sectors were up about 0.6% each, while financial stocks (.SPSY) fell 0.6%. Earnings from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley wrap up a mixed reporting season for big banks, most of which have put aside rainy-day funds to prepare for a looming recession. Analysts expect year-over-year earnings from S&P 500 companies to decline 2.4% for the quarter, according to Refinitiv data.

HONG KONG, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Zeekr, Chinese automaker Geely's upmarket electric car brand, has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, aiming to raise more than $1 billion, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. That compares with a valuation of about $9 billion in its maiden external fundraising last year. In doing so, it joins a growing list of Chinese automakers looking to launch or expand sales of EVs in the region. According to two of the sources, Zeekr also considered Hong Kong as its listing venue but picked New York in the hope of achieving a higher valuation. It said in October it would spin Zeekr off but did not identify a listing venue or the likely value of an offering.

☆ Futures edge higher ahead of producer prices data
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

SummarySummary Companies Futures up: Dow 0.10%, S&P 0.22%, Nasdaq 0.30%Dec 9 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures ticked up on Friday ahead of monthly producer prices data that could offer more clues on how long the Federal Reserve will keep raising interest rates to tame decades-high inflation. ET, is expected to show producer prices edged higher to 7.2% last month after an 8% rise in October. Core producer prices, which exclude volatile food and energy components, are expected to show a 5.9% rise after a 6.7% growth in October. Consumer prices data for November will be out next Tuesday, a day ahead of the U.S. central bank's policy decision where it is widely expected to raise rates by 50 basis points. U.S.-listed China stocks rose on optimism over China's COVID policy pivot.

☆ Chinese stocks rally on reopening hopes; Morgan Stanley upgrades to overweight
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Jihye Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Hang Seng TECH Index, which represents the 30 largest technology companies listed in Hong Kong, surged 8% in Asia's trade. Electronic vehicle-maker Xpeng gained 24%, leading gains for the broader index, Li Auto jumped 12% and Nio climbed more than 15%. The Hang Seng index rose 4% while China's CSI 300 index, which tracks the largest largest mainland-listed stocks, rose almost 2%. Hong Kong-listed casino operators also saw significant gains, with MGM China rising 19%, Wynn Macau climbing 16% and Sands China adding 13%. Morgan Stanley upgrades to overweight

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Silvergate Capital, MGM Resorts, Bilibili, Murphy Oil & more
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

United Airlines — Shares rose 1% after Morgan Stanley upgraded United Airlines to overweight from equal weight, saying 2023 could be a "goldilocks" year for the airline stock. Silvergate Capital — Shares dipped 3% after Morgan Stanley downgraded Silvergate Capital to underweight from equal weight, saying a "high level of uncertainty" remains around the stock following the FTX collapse. Chinese tech stocks — Shares of Chinese internet stocks jumped in premarket trading after Beijing and Shenzhen reportedly further eased Covid restrictions. Johnson Controls International — Johnson Controls shares rose slightly after Deutsche Bank named it its top pick heading into 2023. The stock rose by more than 2%.

SummarySummary Companies Investors look to Powell speech for interest rate cluesU.S. consumer confidence slips in NovemberS&P 500 -0.16%, Nasdaq -0.59%, Dow +0.01%Nov 29 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 ended down on Tuesday, with losses in Apple and Amazon ahead of an upcoming speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that could provide hints about magnitude of future interest rate hikes. Investors will be looking for clues about when the Fed will slow the pace of its aggressive interest rate hikes. The S&P 500 energy sector index (.SPNY) rallied 1.3%, while gains in oil prices on expectations of a loosening of China's strict COVID controls were later offset by concerns that OPEC+ would keep its output unchanged at its upcoming meeting. The S&P 500 declined 0.16% to end the session at 3,957.60 points. The S&P 500 posted three new highs and two new lows; the Nasdaq recorded 68 new highs and 183 new lows.

Powell is due to speak at a Brookings Institution event on Wednesday about the outlook for the U.S. economy and the labor market. Investors will be looking for clues about when the Fed will slow the pace of its aggressive interest rate hikes. In afternoon trading, the S&P 500 was down 0.03% at 3,962.83 points. Advancing issues outnumbered falling ones within the S&P 500 (.AD.SPX) by a 1.1-to-one ratio. The S&P 500 posted one new high and two new lows; the Nasdaq recorded 46 new highs and 149 new lows.

☆ Wall Street dips as growth shares offset energy gains
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Shreyashi Sanyal | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

SummarySummary Companies Energy stocks rise, oil prices come off session highsU.S. consumer confidence slips in NovemberIndexes down: Dow 0.32%, S&P 0.41%, Nasdaq 0.57%Nov 29 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes fell on Tuesday as growth stocks extended declines, overshadowing a rise in energy shares after oil prices pared back gains on OPEC+ output concerns. Gains in growth stocks earlier in the day proved short-lived, while U.S. Treasury yields rose. The S&P 500 energy sector index (.SPNY) was up only 0.6%, after rising as much as 2% earlier in the session. Oil prices pared gains on concerns that OPEC+ would keep its output unchanged at its December meeting. The S&P index recorded no new 52-week high and one new low, while the Nasdaq recorded 43 new highs and 123 new lows.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Apple, Chevron, Bilibili, Hibbett & more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Hibbett — Shares of Hibbett dropped more than 9% after the company posted a disappointing profit for the third quarter. Chevron — The energy stock rose more than 1% as oil prices rebounded from Monday's sell-off. Wynn Resorts , Las Vegas Sands — Shares of casino operators Wynn Resorts and Las Vegas Sands jumped 2.6% and 1.8% respectively on news that China has given new licenses to operators in Macao so that they can keep operating amid the government's zero Covid policy. Darden Restaurants — Shares of Olive Garden's parent company slipped roughly 1% following a downgrade to neutral from Baird. The firm said the "risk/reward looks more balanced" for Darden Restaurants following the stock's recent outperformance.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Hibbett, Silvergate Capital, Chemours and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Peter Schacknow | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Silvergate Capital (SI) – The digital assets bank's shares fell another 2.4% in the premarket, extending yesterday's 11.1% loss. Chemours (CC) – Chemours tumbled 6.1% in premarket trading after the chemical maker said its full-year earnings were tracking slightly below the low end of its prior guidance range. United Parcel Service (UPS) – UPS gained 1.4% in the premarket after Deutsche Bank upgraded the delivery service's stock to "buy" from "hold." HSBC (HSBC) – HSBC struck a deal to sell its Canadian unit to the Royal Bank of Canada for $10.1 billion in cash. Roku (ROKU) – Roku shares fell 2.9% in premarket action after KeyBanc downgraded the video streaming device company's stock to "sector weight" from "overweight," saying several facets of its bullish thesis on Roku failed to play out.

Rare protests in major Chinese cities over the weekend against the country's strict zero-COVID curbs have hit growth expectations in the world's second-largest economy. U.S.-listed shares of Chinese companies such as Bilibili Inc , Alibaba Group Holding Ltd , JD.com Inc , Baidu Inc and Nio Inc , however, eked out gains, rising between 1% and 2.2%. Declining issues outnumbered advancers for a 2.47-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and for a 1.95-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq. The S&P index recorded 11 new 52-week highs and two new lows, while the Nasdaq recorded 74 new highs and 102 new lows. Reporting by Ankika Biswas and Shreyashi Sanyal in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta and Anil D'SilvaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Wall St set to open lower on China's anti-lockdown protests; Apple slips
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Ankika Biswas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

As China's strict zero-COVID policy aimed at stamping out COVID-19 with lockdowns and quarantines has become a lightning rod for frustrations, protests erupted over the weekend as a show of solidarity with rare displays of defiance. Although there were no signs of new protests in Beijing or Shanghai on Monday, the curbs so far have led to concerns over China's economic growth and its trickle-down effect on global companies. ET, Dow e-minis were down 216 points, or 0.63%, S&P 500 e-minis were down 33.75 points, or 0.84%, and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were down 99 points, or 0.84%. On Friday, the Nasdaq closed lower, weighed down by Apple in a subdued holiday-shortened trading session for Wall Street. Reporting by Ankika Biswas and Shreyashi Sanyal in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza and Shounak DasguptaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Wall St futures slip on China COVID woes; Apple falls
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

As China's strict policy aimed at stamping out COVID-19 with lockdowns and quarantines has become a lightning rod for frustrations, protests erupted over the weekend as a show of solidarity with rare displays of defiance in China. ET, Dow e-minis were down 184 points, or 0.54%, S&P 500 e-minis were down 31.75 points, or 0.79%, and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were down 105.25 points, or 0.89%. However, street protests against zero-COVID policy in China underline a harsher reality that is undermining market sentiment, at least for now," said Rabobank analysts in a note. On Friday, the Nasdaq closed lower, weighed down by Apple in a subdued holiday-shortened trading session for Wall Street, as investors watched Black Friday sales and COVID-19 cases in China. Reporting by Ankika Biswas in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'SouzaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Stocks finish higher as the Street awaits key inflation data next week
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Stocks finished higher on this holiday-shortened trading week, with all the major U.S. averages posting gains. Under the hood, all sectors closed higher for the week, led by utilities, materials and financials. 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. The U.S. Federal Reserve, alongside global central banks, has been trying to get a handle on soaring inflation.

Best Buy Co Inc (BBY.N) jumped 12.4%, leading gains on S&P 500 (.SPX) index, after forecasting a smaller drop in annual sales than previously estimated, confident that a ramp up in deals and discounts will lure more customers. "People are hopeful that consumers can still squeeze out a strong holiday season despite the headwinds they're facing," said Brandon Pizzurro, director of public investments at GuideStone Capital Management. "It would be an upside surprise if consumers really brought their full wallet to the table this year, probably what's driving Best Buy movement today." Gains in Best Buy boosted the S&P 500 retail (.SPXRT) sector index, but a 9.4% fall in Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR.O) capped the upside as the discount retailer lowered its annual profit forecast for the second time. Energy (.SPNY) led gains among the 11 major S&P 500 sector indexes, up 3.0%, as oil prices rose after top exporter Saudi Arabia said OPEC+ stuck with output cuts.

Dow component (.DJI) Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA.O) rose 1.9% after Cowen & Co upgraded the drug distributor stock, citing its healthcare services business push. Best Buy Co Inc (BBY.N) soared 9.4%, rising the most among S&P 500 (.SPX) components after forecasting a smaller-than-expected drop in annual sales. Energy (.SPNY) led gains among the 11 major S&P 500 sector indexes, bouncing off four-week lows by adding 2%. Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 2.70-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and by a 1.12-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq. The S&P index recorded 19 new 52-week highs and two new lows, while the Nasdaq recorded 49 new highs and 122 new lows.

SummarySummary Companies Best Buy up, sees smaller annual sales dropMedtronic down, lowers FY profit outlookTesla attempts to recoup losses post slumpFutures up: Dow 0.44%, S&P 0.49%, Nasdaq 0.40%Nov 22 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes were set to open higher on Tuesday, with gains in shares of Walgreens and Best Buy helping investors assuage worries around the economic fallout of stricter COVID-19 curbs in China. Leading gains among S&P 500 (.SPX) components trading before the bell, Best Buy Co Inc (BBY.N) jumped 9.1% after forecasting a smaller-than-expected drop in annual sales ahead of the crucial holiday season. Dow component (.DJI) Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA.O) rose 1.7% after Cowen & Co upgraded the drug distributor stock, citing its healthcare services business push. ET, Dow e-minis were up 148 points, or 0.44%, S&P 500 e-minis were up 19.25 points, or 0.49%, and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were up 46 points, or 0.4%. Analysts expect thin trading volumes as markets will be shut on Thursday for Thanksgiving holiday and will remain open for half day on Friday.

☆ CEO of China's Bilibili to manage gaming unit in bid to boost revenue
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Josh Ye | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

HONG KONG, Nov 7 (Reuters) - The chief executive of China's Bilibili Inc (9626.HK) has taken over direct supervision of the company's gaming department, according to an internal email seen by Reuters, as the Alibaba-backed company looks to boost revenue growth. When Bilibili went public on the Nasdaq in 2018, gaming accounted for about 80% of its total revenue. But Bilibili has been struggling to find new hits over the years while other Chinese companies including NetEase and miHoYo continue to gain ground. Bilibili's gaming revenue declined 15% in the quarter ended June this year, accounting for about 21% of its total revenue. The company has long struggled to turn a profit despite having more than 300 million monthly users on its video platform.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: DraftKings, Cinemark, Hershey and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Peter Schacknow | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell:DraftKings (DKNG) – DraftKings fell 12.5% in premarket trading despite reporting a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss and revenue that topped Wall Street forecasts. Hershey (HSY) – Hershey rose 1% in the premarket after quarterly results beat estimates and the candy and chocolate maker raised its sales and profit outlook. PayPal (PYPL) – PayPal shares slid 6.9% in the premarket despite better-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue for the payment service operator. Block (SQ) – Block shares surged 14% in premarket action after it reported quarterly revenue and profit that beat Wall Street forecasts. Carvana (CVNA) – Carvana slid 7.4% in premarket trading after the used-car retailer reported worse-than-expected quarterly results.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Starbucks, Twilio, Carvana, DoorDash and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday:Starbucks — The Seattle-based coffee company jumped nearly 9% after reporting quarterly profit and revenue that topped expectations. Block — Shares jumped 10% after the mobile payments company surpassed profit and sales expectations in its third-quarter results. Block reported earnings of 42 cents per share on revenue of $4.52 billion. Coinbase — The stock jumped 3% after the company reported better-than-expected user numbers, even as Coinbase reported a miss on profit and sales expectations. The company reported earnings that topped expectations on Thursday.

☆ Chinese automaker Geely's new energy brand Farizon raises over $300 mln
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BEIJING/HONG KONG, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Chinese automaker Geely's new energy vehicle subsidiary on Wednesday said its brand Farizon has raised over $300 million from a funding round led by Asian logistics firm Global Logistics Properties' (GLP) investment arm Hidden Hill Capital. The new capital raise, which involves other investors such as Chinese logistics and chemical group Transfar and an investment firm backed by major Chinese investment bank CITIC Securities, came as Geely stepped up its new energy vehicle development. Hangzhou-based Geely Holding Group, owner of Zhejiang Geely New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group which sells Farizon, is known globally with its investments in Volvo Cars and Mercedes-Benz. Farizon will use much of the funding "for research & development and ecosystem development, in order to further consolidate its market-leading position in new energy commercial vehicles," Zhejiang Geely New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group said in a statement. Geely New Energy Commercial Vehicle did not disclose Farizon's valuation in the statement.

☆ China ADRs tumble as Xi's new team sparks worries over economy's path
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Medha Singh | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Chinese President Xi Jinping votes during the closing ceremony of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China October 22, 2022. REUTERS/Tingshu WangOct 24 (Reuters) - U.S.-listed shares of Chinese companies slumped on Monday after President Xi Jinping's new leadership team sparked investor concerns that ideology-driven policies would be prioritized at the cost of private sector growth. The iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI.O) tanked 10%, tracking its steepest one-day drop ever. "By consolidating power, Xi is likely to face little opposition to this form of nationalization of corporate interests." Xi secured a precedent-breaking third leadership term on Sunday and introduced the new Politburo Standing Committee stacked with loyalists.

☆ China ADRs slump on fears Xi's new team to favor state over growth
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Tingshu WangOct 24 (Reuters) - U.S.-listed shares of China firms slumped in premarket trading after Xi Jinping's newly unveiled leadership team sparked investor fears that ideology-driven policies would be prioritized at the cost of private sector growth. The iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI.O) skid 8.6%, tracking a sharp fall in Hong Kong shares (.HSI), led by losses in technology and property sector. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterXi secured a precedent-breaking third leadership term on Sunday and introduced the new Politburo Standing Committee stacked with loyalists. read moreMusic streaming co Tencent Music , e-commerce platform Pinduoduo (PDD.O) and mobile game publisher Bilibili shed between 10% and 15%. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Medha Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju SamuelOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Amgen, Uber, Lyft, Zscaler and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Amgen — The biopharma stock jumped 6.2% after Morgan Stanley upgraded Amgen to overweight from equal weight, saying Amgen is "largely derisked" and provides defensiveness for investors. Walgreens' rally came after the company announced an acquisition of healthcare firm CareCentrix. Leggett & Platt — Shares dropped 7.3% after the industrial manufacturer cut its full-year sales and earnings guidance, citing rising inflation and challenging economic conditions. Zscaler — The cloud security stock dropped 5% after Zscaler announced the resignation of company president Amit Sinha. ON Semiconductor , Qualcomm — Semiconductor stocks continued their decline on Tuesday after the Biden administration on Monday announced new restrictions on exports to China.

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