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☆ Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Tesla, Apple, Coinbase, Shopify, Pinterest, Nvidia & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

"We are upgrading shares of Shopify to BUY from Neutral, as we believe the > 20% selloff post earnings has created an attractive entry point." Morgan Stanley reiterates Home Depot and Walmart as overweight Morgan Stanley said it's standing by its overweight ratings on shares of Home Depot and Walmart after the company's reported earnings on Tuesday. Morgan Stanley also trimmed its price target on Walmart to $160 per share from $161. Morgan Stanley reiterates Apple as overweight Morgan Stanley said the tech giant remains underowned among large-cap institutional investors. Morgan Stanley reiterates Salesforce as overweight Morgan Stanley said expectations are "low" and "mixed" ahead of the company's earnings report.

☆ Wells Fargo upgrades Spotify, says stock can rally nearly 50% as margins expand
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

It's time to jump back into the Spotify bandwagon, according to Wells Fargo. Analyst Steven Cahall upgraded the audio streaming stock to to overweight from equal weight, saying the company is now "off margin probation." An expected price hike could also further improve gross margins for Spotify's Music division, according to Cahall. Additionally, Spotify received an upgrade to overweight by Atlantic Equities, which is optimistic about the company's gross margin expansion and advertising outlook. The stock has jumped 53.4% in 2023, as part of the tech stock rally .

☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Tesla, Amazon, Netflix, Spotify, Disney, Uber & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Wells Fargo upgrades Spotify to overweight from equal weight Wells said the stock is coming off of "margin probation." Bernstein upgrades Diageo to outperform from market perform Bernstein said shares of the spirits company are compelling at current levels. " Wells Fargo reiterates Tesla as equal weight Wells said the industry dynamic surrounding EV pricing remains "challenged." Raymond James downgrades PayPal to market perform from outperform Raymond James said in its downgrade of PayPal that market share losses are growing. Cowen initiates Dick's as outperform Cowen said its survey checks show that Dick's continues to gain market share.

☆ Apple's long-term positives outweigh rare earnings miss, Morgan Stanley says
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-03 | by ( Rohan Goswami | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Shorter-term macro issues don't detract from the long-term value at Apple , Morgan Stanley analysts wrote in a Friday morning note that reiterated an overweight rating and a $175 price target. "Taking a step back, it's rare to see Apple miss and guide down in a quarter, but we believe the long-term positives from tonight's report outweigh the short-term negatives," Morgan Stanley's Erik Woodring wrote. It's that same discipline that helps Morgan Stanley analysts maintain a bullish outlook on Apple, which guided to a Mar. Apple's user spend levels are also keeping Morgan Stanley bullish, proof that "the underlying drivers of Apple's model remain robust." Investors have apparently embraced Morgan Stanley's appraisal of Apple's durability as a long-term investment.

☆ Apple telegraphed that things are getting better after a tough quarter — here's how to interpret its remarks
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"For iPhone, we expect our March quarter year-over-year revenue performance to accelerate relative to the December quarter year-over-year revenue performance," Maestri said. Before Thursday, analysts had expected Apple to guide to about $98 billion in sales in the company's fiscal second quarter. Last year, in the March quarter, Apple reported $97.28 billion in sales. In other words, December 2022's year-over-year revenue performance was even worse than it looked. Mac sales will be down at least 10% in the March quarter, based on these comments, but will likely improve.

☆ BMO says this stock taking gene therapy to the 'next level' can more than double
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Shares of 4D Molecular Therapeutics could more than double as the biotechnology company revolutionizes gene therapy treatment, according to BMO Capital Markets. Analyst Kostas Biliouris initiated coverage of the stock with an outperform rating, saying in a Monday note to clients that 4DMT's utilization of a protein engineering method known as directed evolution can help take "gene therapy to the next level." "4DMT has built a powerful gene therapy platform that has been validated in clinic and is generating transformative therapies leading to potential multibillion dollar commercial opportunities," he said. "4DMT's gene therapy for wet AMD addresses the above key challenges, while its early clinical data point to a potential best-in-class profile that can drive > $5B in (risk-unadjusted) peak sales," Biliouris wrote. With a solid cash runway and just 140 employees working on five gene therapy programs, 4DMT's operating efficiencies differentiate it from competitors, he added.

☆ Bank of America reveals its top stocks ahead of earnings, including a favorite solar name
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-28 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

There still are plenty of stock-buying opportunities as earnings reports continue to roll out, according to Bank of America analysts. CNBC Pro combed through Bank of America's recent research to find the most attractive stocks that are well-positoned ahead of their reports. Fox Buy shares of the "best positioned" company in media, analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich said recently about Fox . "We find Grab well positioned to balance revenue growth with profitability in both its core businesses— delivery & mobility," Salgaonkar said. Thesis: 1) We find Grab well positioned to balance revenue growth with profitability in both its core businesses - delivery & mobility.

☆ Latest Microsoft results show the tech giant is still a buy despite near-term pressures, analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Microsoft may be facing some near-term pressures, but most analysts think the stock remains a buy at current levels. Radke has a buy rating on the stock, and raised his target price slightly to $282 from $280. His $300 price target represents more than 23% upside from Tuesday's closing price for the stock. Davidson's Gil Luria was especially bullish on Microsoft, saying that the tech giant "deserves a premium valuation relative to the market and its Pac4 comparables." He lowered his price target to $265 from $267.

☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Meta, Apple, Tesla, Netflix, Roku, Disney, Exxon & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Here are the Thursday's biggest calls Wall Street: Credit Suisse upgrades AECOM to outperform from neutral Credit Suisse said the company is a key beneficiary of infrastructure stimulus. UBS reiterates Apple as buy UBS said it's sticking with its buy rating on the stock but is concerned about App Store revenue declines. Credit Suisse upgrades Boeing to neutral from underperform Credit Suisse said in its upgrade of Boeing that it sees "stronger aircraft deliveries." RBC names Meta a top 2023 pick RBC said it sees "multiple expansion" on the horizon for Meta shares. " Rosenblatt reiterates Disney as buy Rosenblatt said activist investor Nelson Peltz's push for a Disney board seat could help shares.

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☆ Startup Plans to Make Synthetic Natural Gas With Green Hydrogen
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Giulia Petroni | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +7 min

Hydrogen company Tree Energy Solutions plans to provide low-emission fuels for businesses in Europe as they struggle with energy shortages and higher prices. PREVIEWRoughly 96% of the hydrogen in Europe is produced using natural gas, resulting in significant CO2 emissions, according to the European Commission, the European Union’s executive arm. Marco Alverà, head of TES and former chief executive officer of Italian gas grid operator Snam SpA, spoke with WSJ Pro Sustainable Business about a green-hydrogen-based process to create synthetic natural gas. Mr. Alverà: I’m a fan of hydrogen, but not of hydrogen in itself. Suddenly, we’ve turned something problematic and illiquid like hydrogen into something very fungible like natural gas.

☆ Here's what Wall Street analysts had to say after Micron's disappointing earnings report
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Micron Technology reported surprisingly weak quarterly results, raising concern among Wall Street analysts. On Wall Street, many analysts say the stock remains a buy, though they expect the semiconductor name will still face challenges ahead. His $65 price target implies the stock can jump more than 26%. The analyst reiterated a hold rating, as well as a $55 price target that implies 7% upside from Wednesday's closing price. He lowered his price target to $46, down from $49, implying shares could fall another 10% from Wednesday's closing price.

☆ H&M shares drop as Sept-Nov sales fail to impress
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( Stine Jacobsen | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

H&M, which has struggled to keep up with bigger rival Zara, last month became the first big European retailer to lay off staff in response to the cost-of-living crisis as it tries to save 2 billion Swedish crowns ($196 million) a year. Net sales for September-November, H&M's fiscal fourth quarter, rose 10% to 62.5 billion Swedish crowns ($6.1 billion), up from 56.8 billion crowns a year ago. Analysts polled by Refinitiv had on average forecast 62.17 billion crowns. H&M said it had wound up its operations in Russia and Belarus during the quarter with the last stores having closed on Nov. 30. "During the quarter around 25–50 stores in China were temporarily closed due to new COVID outbreaks," it said in a statement.

☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Tesla, Amazon, Nike, Nio, Verizon, Disney, Snap & more
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Guggenheim names Nike a top 2023 pick Guggenheim said Nike's brand remains "healthy and strong." Bank of America names Amazon a top 2023 pick Bank of America said Amazon is a "share gainer" that will continue in 2023. " Morgan Stanley upgrades Verizon to overweight from equal weight Morgan Stanley said Verizon shares are "historically" attractive. Morgan Stanley downgrades AT & T to equal weight from overweight Morgan Stanley said it sees a more balanced risk/reward. Morgan Stanley downgrades Lockheed Martin to equal weight from overweight Morgan Stanley said it sees more "limited upside" for shares of the defense company. "

☆ Goldman says buy these five stocks in a weakening macro environment
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Analysts at Goldman Sachs named a slew of stocks this week that the firm said are well positioned if market conditions deteriorate. They include Yeti, Yum China , Keysight Technologies , Capri Holdings and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing . Yum China Yum China is a stock made for these times, according to analyst Michelle Cheng. Keysight Technologies "Strong results despite weakening macro. Yum China "YUMC delivered a strong margin beat in its 3Q22 results reinforcing its leading execution & business resiliency amid market volatility.

☆ How do real estate investors 'do the numbers?' An investor with 9 properties shares the method — and spreadsheet — that helps him identify a good deal and avoid the bad ones.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

It's also correlated with risk: Generally, a high cap rate points to a riskier investment, since a high cap rate means a lower property value. A "good cap rate" depends on your market and how much risk you're willing to tolerate. To calculate cap rate, you need to know your NOI, which is your estimated annual rent minus your annual operating expenses. To calculate NOI, you subtract annual operating expenses from annual rent, which is an assumption based on rent prices in the area. He's not the only investor who focuses on cash flow: Mike Zuber, who owns over 100 units in Fresno, California, says that cash flow should be a top priority when evaluating investment properties.

[1/2] Handout image shows 4th Gen AMD EPYC processor, launched by AMD on November 10, 2022, in this undated handout image. AMD/Handout via REUTERSNov 10 (Reuters) - Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD.O) launched its latest data center chip on Thursday and said Microsoft Corp's (MSFT.O) Azure, Alphabet-owned (GOOGL.O) Google Cloud and Oracle Corp would be some of its customers. "What that means for enterprises and for cloud data centers is that it translates into lower capex, lower opex and lower total cost of ownership," she said. Genoa launches at a time when rival Intel Corp's (INTC.O) latest data center chip, code named Sapphire Rapids, has struggled with delays. "IDC expects AMD will stay on track, continue building up market share in public cloud deployments," said Ashish Nadkarni, datacenter and cloud analyst at IDC.

☆ Cramer: Meta layoffs show Mark Zuckerberg 'got religion' on costs, but he must cut more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Jim had been calling on Meta and other tech companies for months to recognize the severity of the global macro headwinds and to reduce their costs. As a knock-on effect, this capex reduction from Meta may be causing some of the pressure we're seeing in semiconductor stocks, an area that caught a bid following Meta's initial expense guide. Reduction of annual capex by at least $5 billion; instead management guided for a $2 billion 2023 capex reduction at the high-end of its previous range, as mentioned this in more detail earlier. Management initially guided for total expenses in 2022 to be in the range of $91 billion to $97 billion. Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., speaks during the virtual Meta Connect event in New York, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.

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☆ Meta shares pop 7% as Wall Street rallies around layoffs
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Ashley Capoot | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., speaks during the virtual Meta Connect event in New York, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. for a virtual future. Shares of Meta jumped more than 7% Wednesday after the company announced it will lay off more than 11,000 employees. Analysts at UBS were encouraged by Meta's announcement Wednesday and said they believe the layoffs are a clear sign that the company "gets it." The analysts reiterated their buy rating on Meta shares and said they liked Zuckerberg's comment about becoming "more capital efficient" in his employee memo. "We think Meta cost reductions – across opex and capex - signals that the company hears investors, and we think the shares can move higher," they wrote in a Wednesday note.

☆ Meta shares plunge 23% on downgrades, missed earnings and big spending on metaverse
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Shares of Meta plunged 23% in premarket trading Thursday as investors and analysts digested the company's third-quarter earnings miss and a weak fourth-quarter outlook. The parent company of Facebook reported quarterly revenue of $27.7 billion Wednesday, a decline of more than 4% year over year and its second straight quarterly decline. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reiterated his commitment to spending billions of dollars developing the metaverse. He expects the company's issues to persist as Meta continues to increase spending to build out its AI capabilities. Since the start of the year, Meta shares are down by more than 61%.

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Bernstein Analyst, Mark Shmulik
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | 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 Bernstein Analyst, Mark ShmulikBernstein Analyst Mark Shmulik joins 'TechCheck' to discuss criticism of Meta's OpEx guide, the scale and timing of Meta's investment in the metaverse and the stock-based compensation concerns of Meta employees.

☆ Meta investing in a computing platform shift is a worthwhile pursuit, says Bernstein Analyst
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | 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 EmailMeta investing in a computing platform shift is a worthwhile pursuit, says Bernstein AnalystBernstein Analyst Mark Shmulik joins 'TechCheck' to discuss criticisms of Meta's OpEx guide, the scale and the timing of Meta's investment in the metaverse and the stock-based compensation concerns of Meta employees.

☆ Wall Street analysts are worried about Meta as it plans to spend even more money on the metaverse
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Meta 's third-quarter results have Wall Street analysts split on the struggling tech stock. Morgan Stanley's Brian Nowak downgraded shares of Meta to equal weight from overweight after the results , and slashed its price target to $105 from $205. Cowen's John Blackledge downgraded Meta to market perform from outperform, and lowered his price target to $135 from $205 prior, citing the higher opex and capex trajectory. JPMorgan's Doug Anmuth slashed his Meta price target to $115 per share from $180, noting that it's unclear when the Facebook parent will see a return on its big metaverse and AI investments. Meanwhile, AllianceBernstein's Mark Shmulik, who maintained an outperform rating while lowering the price target to $135 from $195, said the "shocking cost guidance overshadows reasonable core."

☆ Microsoft's Copilot AI is making rapid progress. Here's what its human leader thinks about it
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Eric Rosenbaum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Put another way, for every 100 lines of code, 40 are being written by the AI, with total project time cut by up to 55%. "After a year of Copilot, about 40% of code was written by the AI where Copilot was enabled," Dohmke said. The GitHub CEO expects more of those Copilot code suggestions to be taken — in the next five years, up to 80%. Now, whether the coding task is related to payment processing or a social media login, most companies — whether startups or established enterprises — put in open source code. "From punch cards to building everything ourselves to open source, to now within a lot of code, AI writing more," he said.

☆ Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Tesla, Coinbase, Domino's, Costco, Meta & more
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

JPMorgan reiterates Coinbase as neutral JPMorgan lowered its price target on Coinbase to $60 per share from $78 and says it's concerned about weak activity levels and the selloff in crypto. JPMorgan reiterates Qualcomm as overweight JPMorgan said after Qualcomm's investor day that it's bullish on the company's opportunity in automotive. Morgan Stanley resumes Applovin as overweight Morgan Stanley resumed coverage of the software company and says Applovin is a category leader. Morgan Stanley reiterates Tesla as overweight Morgan Stanley said in a note that competitors should be concerned about Tesla's gaining strength especially with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. " Morgan Stanley reiterates Advanced Micro Devices as overweight Morgan Stanley says it's standing by shares of Advanced Micro Devices but says it continues to see a "broad-based" semis correction.

☆ Meta is a buy as the social media giant embarks on plan to slash costs
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Shares of Club holding Meta Platforms (META) are looking more attractive after a report on Thursday that the social media giant is planning to slash costs. Bottom line It's good news to see Meta slash expenses, said Jeff Marks, director of portfolio analysis at the Investing Club. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

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