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☆ Rates have repriced, it's unrealistic to expect equities to go lower, syas HSBC's Kettner
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | 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 EmailRates have repriced, it's unrealistic to expect equities to go lower, syas HSBC's KettnerMax Kettner, HSBC Global Research, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Kettner's thoughts on equities at the beginning of the year and now, how Kettner is positioning now, and how much equity markets need the Fed to cut rates for more growth.

Persons: Max Kettner Organizations: HSBC Global Research

☆ Coldplay, then Taylor Swift: Concert economics are driving a tourism boom in Singapore
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | In Ying-Shan-Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and now Taylor Swift. Singapore is eyeing concert economics as its new growth driver, which is set to add hundreds of millions of dollars in tourism receipts. Fans bought 200,000 tickets as the shows sold out within hours, breaking the city-state's record for the most tickets sold by an artist in a single day. And starting this weekend, Singapore will host American popstar Taylor Swift, whose Eras Tour in the U.S. last year was estimated to generate around $4.6 billion in consumer spending. "Taylor Swift is also widely expected to generate a sizable economic boost, given her past record," Liu added.

Persons: Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Yun Liu, Agoda, popstar Taylor Swift, Liu Organizations: Singapore's, Coldplay's Music Locations: Singapore, ASEAN, British, Asia, Pacific, Malaysia, Indonesia, U.S

☆ There is a case to 'stick with equities,' especially in the U.S., CIO says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | 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 EmailThere is a case to 'stick with equities,' especially in the U.S., CIO saysWillem Sels, global CIO of HSBC's Global Private Banking and Wealth division, discusses U.S. vs European equity markets and which sectors are performing well.

Persons: Willem Sels Organizations: HSBC's, Private Banking, Wealth Locations: U.S

☆ Millennials having fewer kids could be a drag on the economy for the next decade
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

At the current trajectory, that's set to weigh on the economy for the next decade or more. AdvertisementMillennials aren't having as many kids as previous generations, and that fact could end up dragging down economic growth for more than a decade. "What you're talking about is these birth rates dropping very, very low levels, which over the course of time has huge impacts on the economy," Pomeroy said. The impact of millennials having fewer kids will likely be worse than the impact of aging boomers — and the most dire consequences could come 10-15 years from now, Pomeroy estimated. The most important thing to encourage people to have more kids might be a cultural shift in how we talk about children, Buchholz says.

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☆ HSBC shares sink 3% after pre-tax annual profit misses estimates on impairment costs
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Clement Tan | In Clemtan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Customers use automated teller machines (ATM) at an HSBC Holdings Plc bank branch at night in Hong Kong, China, on Saturday, Feb 16, 2019. HSBC 's full-year 2023 pre-tax profit missed analysts' estimates, hit by impairment costs linked to the London-based lender's stake in a Chinese bank — sinking its shares by as much as 3%. With three share buy-backs in 2023 totaling $7 billion, Quinn said the bank returned $19 billion to shareholders last year. The bank suffered a "valuation adjustment" of $3 billion on its stake in Bank of Communications, Quinn said. HSBC's Hong Kong shares reversed gains of about 1% after trading resumed, falling as much as 3.2% in early afternoon trade.

Persons: LSEG, Noel Quinn, Quinn Organizations: HSBC Holdings Plc, HSBC, Bank of Communications Locations: Hong Kong, China, London, Europe's, Bank

A railroad stock and a fast food giant were in focus Wednesday among early analyst calls. Barclays raised its rating on Norfolk Southern to a buy-equivalent rating, and his new price target calls for about 20% upside. The firm downgraded the retailer to reduce from hold and maintained a $323 per share price target. — Brian Evans 5:44 a.m.: Barclays upgrades Norfolk Southern Norfolk Southern could see a shake-up to its leadership, and Barclays thinks these changes could lead to strong gains for the stock. He also hiked his price price target to $305 from $255.

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Nvidia, SolarEdge, Teladoc, Palo Alto Networks and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

SolarEdge Technologies — Shares dropped more than 20% after the company posted mixed quarterly results. However, revenue guidance for the first quarter was well below analyst expectations . Teladoc — Shares dropped 20% the morning after the online health-care company posted worse-than-expected revenue and guidance. The company posted a loss of 17 cents per share, smaller than the 21-cent figure anticipated by analysts surveyed. Palo Alto Networks topped earnings and revenue expectations for the recent quarter, but said it anticipates slower growth for the full year.

Persons: Teladoc, RingCentral, LSEG, Brandon Oglenski, Alan Shaw, HSBC's, Noel Quinn, Wingstop, — CNBC's Michelle Fox, Alexander Harring, Fred Imbert, Sarah Min, Jesse Pound, Samantha Subin Organizations: Nvidia, SolarEdge, LSEG, Palo Alto Networks, Alto Networks, Toll, JPMorgan, Norfolk Southern, Barclays, Amazon, Dow Jones, Walgreens, Alliance, HSBC —, Wall Street, FactSet Locations: Palo, billings

☆ The Reserve Bank of Australia probably won't cut rates in 2024, HSBC says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | 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 EmailThe Reserve Bank of Australia probably won't cut rates in 2024, HSBC saysPaul Bloxham, HSBC's chief economist for Australia, New Zealand and global commodities, says the central bank is "more concerned about inflation being too high than they are about the fact that growth has slowed."

Persons: Paul Bloxham, HSBC's Organizations: Bank of Australia, HSBC Locations: Australia, New Zealand

☆ There will be a repricing of earnings expectations this year, says HSBC's Jose Rasco
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | 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 EmailThere will be a repricing of earnings expectations this year, says HSBC's Jose RascoJose Rasco, HSBC Private Bank Americas chief investment strategist, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to discuss the state of the rally, what to expect from the markets for the rest of the year and more.

Persons: HSBC's Jose Rasco Jose Rasco Organizations: HSBC Private Bank Americas

☆ India's finance minister touts unlikely export growth in a world of uncertainty
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Shreyashi Sanyal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the media after the interim budget on February 1, 2024 in New Delhi, India. So a lot of new people are accessing India," Sitharaman said, while touting that India was able to showcase its digital public infrastructure at the G20 summit it hosted in New Delhi last year. Sitharaman, when asked about what economic issues will define the vote, said "if economic issues are to dominate the election, it would be the recipients of the beneficiaries themselves coming out to say, 'I'm empowered now'." "If anything, for us it will be performance on the economic issues, good performance, inclusive growth that we've offered." The interim budget is typically a stop-gap financial plan during an election year, aimed at meeting immediate financial needs before a new government is formed.

Persons: Nirmala Sitharaman, Sitharaman, CNBC's, CNBC's Sri Jegarajah, Narendra Modi's, Pranjul Bhandari, Bhandari, Anantha Nageswaran Organizations: Hindustan Times, Getty, India's, CNBC's Sri, Mar, CNBC, India's Finance Locations: New Delhi, India, Europe, America, Brazil, Africa, Indonesia

☆ Alibaba, ASML and more: Jefferies reveals its 'highest-conviction' stocks to buy — and one has 118% upside
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Investment bank Jefferies has revealed its top stock picks that are exposed to major themes like innovation, new products, and emerging markets. The investment bank forecasts Prudential shares will rise 118% to 18,000 British pence over the next 12 months. The investment bank expects Hong Kong-listed shares of Alibaba to rise to 128 Hong Kong dollars ($17), which implies an 84% upside potential. The investment bank expects shares to rise 57% over the next 12 months. The investment bank believes ASML's current valuation of 33 times forward earnings is too low since it forecasts 49% earnings growth over the next two years.

Persons: Jefferies, Prudential Jefferies, Prudential's, Anil Wadhwani, Eddie Wu, Wu, Alibaba's, Joe Dickerson, Dickerson, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Prudential, Jefferies, Hong, U.S, HSBC Jefferies, HSBC, ASML Semiconductor, DexCom Locations: U.K, Asia, China, India, Africa, Hong Kong, Alibaba

☆ Singapore's central bank leaves policy unchanged in first quarterly meeting of 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Shreyashi Sanyal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Photographer: Lionel Ng/Bloomberg via Getty Images Lionel Ng | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSingapore's central bank left its policy unchanged on Monday in its first quarterly monetary policy decision of 2024, as expected. The central bank strengthens or weakens its currency against those of its main trading partners, thus effectively setting the S$NEER. The central bank estimates core inflation to average between 2.5% and 3.5% in 2024, unchanged from its October forecast. Economists will monitor for clues on when Singapore's central bank will begin to loosen monetary policy. Singapore's central bank ended its policy tightening cycle in April after five consecutive decisions to tighten.

Persons: Lionel Ng, Goldman Sachs, Yun Liu, CNBC's, Liu Organizations: Bloomberg, Getty, Monetary Authority, Singapore, MAS, U.S . Federal Reserve Locations: Singapore, Central, ASEAN

☆ Commodity markets are in a 'super squeeze' — and higher prices could be here to stay
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

A commodity "super squeeze" is denoted by higher prices driven by supply constraints more than a robust growth in demand, he explained. "If it's a supply constraint that's driving high commodity prices, it's a very different story for global growth," he told CNBC via Zoom. Higher prices as a result of a super squeeze are "not as positive." The super squeeze could be deeper, or more prolonged if geopolitical, climate change or energy transition related supply disruptions are larger than expected. He highlighted that extreme weather events and geopolitics have also impacted the agricultural and energy commodity baskets.

Persons: Li Xin, Paul Bloxham, Bloxham, Brian Luke S, Dow, HSBC's Bloxham, Ian Waldie, Brian Luke, Matty Zhao Organizations: Technology, Getty, Visual China, HSBC, CNBC, Paul Bloxham HSBC, Energy, Commission, Commodities, Bloomberg, Dow Jones, of America Securities Locations: SUIXI, CHINA, Anhui, Suixi County, Huaibei City, Anhui Province, China, Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, Red, Australia, Asia, Pacific

☆ HSBC sees limited stock market gains after record-setting rally, tells investors to wait for a better entry point
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The stock market may not go much higher for the rest of 2024, according to HSBC. "We expect to see better entry points once the market re-prices rates expectations." That's compared to market expectations of 140 basis points. "That slowing would likely dampen earnings growth expectations and increase recession probabilities." Tech and consumer discretionary sectors should see the highest earnings growth, according to the firm.

Persons: Stocks, Nicole Inui, Inui, Goldman Sachs Organizations: HSBC, Fed, Tech, Stock, Walmart, CVS Health, Procter & Gamble, Mondelez, Industries, Chevron, Citigroup Locations: Howden

Oppenheimer downgraded Home Depot and Lowe's to perform from outperform, cutting its price targets on both names. On a more upbeat note, Goldman Sachs upgraded Brazilian payments stock StoneCo, calling for more gains ahead after a strong 2023. "While lululemon's fundamentals are undoubtedly best-in-class, we do not see the valuation as compelling enough for us to recommend investors buy at current share price levels." Oppenheimer's forecast implies roughly 5% downside moving forward for Home Depot stock and 5% upside for Lowe's. Shares of Home Depot have added 5% so far this year while Lowe's stock has slipped more than 1%.

Persons: Oppenheimer, Lowe's, Goldman Sachs, Hunt, Thomas Wadewitz, Brian Evans, Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley's, Lisa De Neve, — Brian Evans, Lululemon, LULU 1Y, Anne, Laure Bismuth, Brian Nagel, Tito Labarta, Labarta, — Fred Imbert Organizations: CNBC, UBS, HSBC downgrades, HSBC, Lowe's, Home Depot Locations: Hunt, J.B, LULU, Brazil

☆ Europe's growth momentum remains quite sluggish, says HSBC's Max Kettner
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | 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 EmailEurope's growth momentum remains quite sluggish, says HSBC's Max KettnerMax Kettner, HSBC chief multi-asset strategist, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss why the Federal Reserve will make its first move in June, the asset classes to avoid, and the outlook for global growth.

Persons: HSBC's Max Kettner Max Kettner Organizations: HSBC, Federal Reserve

☆ Expect 75 basis points of rate cuts this year: HSBC's Ryan Wang
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | 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 EmailExpect 75 basis points of rate cuts this year: HSBC's Ryan WangRyan Wang, HSBC U.S. economist, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss whether there are risks of inflation returning, whether Wang still expects the Federal Reserve to cut rates in June, and more.

Persons: HSBC's Ryan Wang Ryan Wang, Wang Organizations: HSBC U.S, Reserve

☆ Shipping 'thrives amid chaos,' HSBC says
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | 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 EmailShipping 'thrives amid chaos,' HSBC saysParash Jain, HSBC's global head of shipping and ports research, discusses the Red Sea shipping crisis.

Persons: Parash Jain Organizations: Email Shipping, HSBC

☆ Can troubled Estee Lauder be saved? Wall Street analysts say yes, but we're not so sure
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

It's no secret: Estee Lauder (EL) has lost its way. Fabrizio Freda, the CEO of Estee Lauder since July 2009, was once an industry "wunderkind," Jim Cramer acknowledged Tuesday. Shares of Estee Lauder have fallen 50% year to date and lost two-thirds of their value over the past two years. We have been expecting consecutive poor quarters from Estee Lauder since China's post-Covid economic rebound has stalled. Rather, the investment case is more about how Estee Lauder can right the ship.

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Barclays Bank logo is seen in this illustration taken March 12, 2023. As part of these 1,500 to 2,000 jobs could be cut if implemented in full, the person said. Barclays' 1 billion pound cost saving target would represent about 7% of the bank's underlying annual operating expenses of 15 billion pounds in 2022. Meanwhile, annual staff costs at BX have risen to 2 billion pounds, from 1.8 billion pounds. Barclays is "evaluating material structural cost actions", Venkat said when it reported disappointing third quarter results in October.

Persons: Dado Ruvic, C.S, Venkatakrishnan, Venkat, Sinead Cruise, Lawrence White, Alexander Smith Organizations: Barclays Bank, REUTERS, Barclays, Services, Chief, Barclays Execution Services, BX, Deutsche Bank, BNP, UBS, Reuters, Boston Consulting Group, Thomson Locations: British

☆ Saba Capital's 2023 woes continue. Two of its funds are down more than 10% this year.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Bradley Saacks | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The two biggest funds at Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital are down by more than 10% this year. According to HSBC's weekly report, the flagship fund has lost close to 12%. Weinstein came into 2023 bearish about the economy, which has been resilient despite rising rates. Saba Capital — the $4.8 billion hedge fund manager run by Boaz Weinstein — hasn't had the best year. Two of its funds — the flagship and a more hedged version — are down 11.9% and 10.6%, respectively, through November 10, according to the latest edition of HSBC's Hedge Weekly.

Persons: Boaz Weinstein's, Weinstein, Boaz Weinstein — hasn't, — Organizations: Saba, HSBC's, Financial Times, Federal Reserve, Business Locations: Boaz Weinstein's Saba, Saba Capital, New York

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Powell’s hawkish speech sent bond yields soaring
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Hawkish PowellIn a speech that carried broad hawkish overtones, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the U.S. central bank is "not confident" monetary policy is "sufficiently restrictive to bring inflation down to 2 percent." Still, Powell acknowledged there's a "risk of overtightening," and said "monetary policy is generally working the way we think it should work." Both are economic giants that have yet to achieve their full potential, but hold promises for emerging market investors.

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☆ HSBC to build large personal banking business in India - country CEO
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Ira Dugal | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

HSBC Bank logo is seen in this illustration taken March 12, 2023. The bank has long had a retail, or personal, banking business in India, but has not focused on building that up, Dave said. "We intend to build a very large retail, or what we call a personal, banking business." Global banking and markets and commercial banking are the largest contributors to the India business. HSBC India's wealth and personal banking segment, which includes private banking, mortgages and asset management, contributed $35 million or 4.6% to its profit before tax in the first six months of 2023.

Persons: Dado Ruvic, Hitendra Dave, Dave, Ira Dugal, Jan Harvey Organizations: HSBC Bank, REUTERS, Rights, HSBC, Reuters, Global, Thomson Locations: Rights MUMBAI, India, HSBC India

The firm upgraded shares to neutral from sell in a Wednesday note, and slightly increased its target price to $5.50 from $5. The firm upgraded the offshore drilling company to overweight from equal weight in a Thursday note and raised its price target to $106 from $84. The bank reiterated a buy rating on Disney with a $120 per share price target, or about 42% upside from Wednesday's $84.50 close. Bank of America's Jessica Reif Ehrlich also reiterated a buy rating on Disney, albeit with a $110 per share price target, which implies more than 30% upside. The bank initiated coverage of the electric vehicle giant with a reduce rating accompanied by a $146 per share price target.

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With the economy slowing and adding fewer jobs, banks are anticipating more consumers could default on credit-card payments and mortgages, hurting profits. "(Canadian banks) are running a little bit tighter in capital than they have in the past," said Adrienne Young, director of corporate credit research at Franklin Templeton Canada. "I don't see them having to go out and raise equity... I think the banks will use other tools in their toolbox before having to go and raise equity," said Maria Gabriella Khoury, analyst at credit-ratings agency Fitch. "They are doing that.. to make sure banks are holding more capital as we potentially head into a downturn," Colangelo said.

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