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☆ America's shopping spree is over and retailers are facing a new world of cautious consumers
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-08 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewAmerica's wild, multi-year shopping spree has come to an end — and retailers who got used to Americans dropping cash on just about everything are in a tough spot. US retail sales came in stronger than expected in July, with Americans spending more overall compared to the prior month, according to Census data. Around 40% of consumers said they planned to pare back spending on accessories, home decor, jewelry, and furniture, per McKinsey's survey. We're now back in an environment where good retailers, strong brands that offer compelling value … will benefit," Siegel said. In the meantime, that could mean more pain for retailers, Siegel said, speculating that many were caught by surprise by the shift in consumer sentiment.

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☆ Retail & state of the consumer: Emerging trends in the sector
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | 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 EmailRetail & state of the consumer: Emerging trends in the sectorSimeon Siegel, BMO Capital Markets managing director and senior analyst, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of retail, emerging trends in the sector, state of the consumer, and more.

Persons: Simeon Siegel Organizations: Retail, BMO Capital Markets

☆ These nuclear energy stock plays could rise as much as 50%, analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Constellation has surged 62% year to date to become the sixth-best performing stock in the S & P 500 , while Vistra has more than doubled to become the second-best performing stock, only slightly behind AI chipmaker Nvidia . Constellation owns the largest nuclear fleet in the U.S., operating 21 of the country's 93 reactors. Campanella sees the recent pullback of Constellation's stock, down 12% over the past month, as an attractive buying opportunity. Constellation and Vistra have substantial catalysts on the horizon that are not factored into their guidance, as tech companies shop for nuclear reactors to power their energy-hungry data centers , according to the analysts. Constellation is also exploring the possibility of restarting reactor Unit 1 at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania, which ceased operations in 2019, as demand for nuclear energy grows.

Persons: Vistra, Barclay's, Nicholas Campanella, Campanella, James Thalacker, Joe Dominguez, Jim Burke Organizations: Constellation Energy, Vistra Corp, Constellation, Nvidia, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, BMO Locations: U.S, Pennsylvania

☆ Watch CNBC’s full interview with Fundstrat's Tom Lee, Requisite’s Bryn Talkington and BMO’s Yung-Yu Ma
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | 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 Fundstrat's Tom Lee, Requisite’s Bryn Talkington and BMO’s Yung-Yu MaFundstrat's Tom Lee, Requisite’s Bryn Talkington and BMO’s Yung-Yu Ma, join 'Closing Bell' to discuss the market sell-off and bounce and the jobless claims numbers.

Persons: Fundstrat's Tom Lee, Requisite’s Bryn, BMO’s Yung, Yu Ma, Tom Lee

☆ Eli Lilly's second quarter eases Zepbound pricing fears and suggests it's making headway in weight loss race
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( Christina Cheddar Berk | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Lilly's shares are up more than 7% on the news. LLY YTD mountain Eli Lilly shares year to date. The first followed positive reports from rivals that showed they were making progress in developing their own weight loss drugs . However, sales rose 59% for Mounjaro quarter over quarter and were up 140% for Zepbound as Lilly saw better pricing. Meanwhile, analysts see several events on the horizon that could further boost Lilly's shares in coming months.

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☆ These high-dividend-yielding stocks could see a rebound as rates decline, BMO says
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Now could be a good time to start buying stocks with high dividend yields, according to BMO Capital Markets. The highest-paying S & P 500 stocks have significantly underperformed the index over the last year and a half, even with the rebound they've enjoyed in recent months, said chief investment strategist Brian Belski. They are rated outperform by the firm's analysts and fall within the top 25% of S & P 500 stocks by dividend yield. Digital Realty Trust, which pays a 3.28% dividend yield, owns, develops and operates data centers — which are expected to see surging demand thanks to AI . Host Hotel & Resorts, which owns luxury and upper-upscale hotels, has a 4.92% dividend yield and is down 16% so far this year.

Persons: they've, Brian Belski, Belski, AbbVie Organizations: BMO Capital Markets, Federal, Fed, BMO, Pfizer, pharma, AbbVie, Cerevel Therapeutics, American Electric Power, Southern Company, Utilities, Digital Realty Trust, Host Hotels, Resorts Locations: Southern

☆ Here's why BMO Capital's Brian Belski says the recent market action is 'pretty normal'
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | 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 EmailHere's why BMO Capital's Brian Belski says the recent market action is 'pretty normal'Brian Belski, BMO Capital chief investment strategist, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss his thoughts on equity markets, what he would advise investors to buy, and much more.

Persons: Brian Belski Organizations: BMO, BMO Capital

☆ Top Wall Street analysts like these 3 stocks for long-term prospects
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Tipranks.Com Staff | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Instead, they should consider the recommendations of top Wall Street analysts, who perform an in-depth analysis of a company's fundamentals so they can highlight stocks with solid long-term growth potential. Here are three stocks favored by the Street's top pros, according to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance. However, the growth in YouTube advertising revenue slowed down in the quarter and missed analysts' expectations. Following the results, BMO Capital analyst Brian Pitz reiterated a buy rating on GOOGL stock with a price target of $222. (See ServiceNow Stock Charts on TipRanks)Travel + LeisureThis week's third stock is Travel + Leisure (TNL), a membership and leisure travel company.

Persons: Brian Pitz, Pitz, TipRanks, ServiceNow, Goldman Sachs, Kash Rangan, ServiceNow's, Ivan Feinseth, Feinseth, TNL Organizations: Wall Street, BMO Capital, BMO, YouTube, Tigress, Sports Illustrated Resorts Locations: TipRanks

We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch Crawford vs. Madrimov, including PPV prices around the world. Crawford vs. Madrimov is just the title event in an already stacked night that also includes a performance from Eminem. How to watch Crawford vs. Madrimov in the US & CanadaThe Crawford vs. Madrimov showdown will live stream through DAZN in the US and Canada. ET, but the Crawford vs. Madrimov ring walk won't begin until later in the evening, at around 11:30 p.m. Check price at DAZNHow to watch Crawford vs. Madrimov in the UKCrawford vs. Madrimov will also live stream on DAZN in the UK.

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☆ Fears grow Fed is too late to cut rates as bets increase for a half-point easing at next meeting
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"A 50 basis point Fed cut in September is clearly justified as the labor market is now showing clear signs of softening," said Yung-Yu Ma, chief investment officer at BMO Wealth Management. The firm, which has long been saying the Fed will need to cut aggressively this year, expects another 50 basis point cut in November by a 25 basis point cut move in December. A basis point is 0.01 percentage point. The S & P 500 lost more than 2.5% and Treasury yields plummeted, sending the policy-sensitive 2-year note down more than a quarter percentage point to 3.91%. "It's very possible the Fed alters its inter-meeting communications on the balance of risks to remove all doubt [of] a September rate cut."

Persons: Yung, Yu Ma, David Donabedian, Preston Caldwell, David Rosenberg, Jerome Powell, Jamie Cox Organizations: Federal Reserve, Fed, Labor Statistics, BMO Wealth Management, Wall, Citigroup, CIBC Private Wealth, Morningstar, Rosenberg Research, Harris Financial

☆ Amazon shares tumble 12% after third-quarter outlook disappoints
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Annie Palmer | In Annierpalmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Amazon shares plunged as much as 12% on Friday, a day after the company reported mixed second-quarter results and gave a forecast for the third quarter that fell short of Wall Street's expectations. Revenue in the second quarter rose 10% from a year earlier to $147.98 billion, falling just short of $148.56 billion projected by LSEG. For the third quarter, which runs through September, Amazon said it expects revenue of $154 billion to $158.5 billion. The midpoint of the range, $156.25 billion, fell short of consensus estimates of $158.24 billion, according to LSEG. Amazon Web Services revenue reached $26.3 billion during the quarter, topping consensus estimates of $26 billion.

Persons: Andy Jassy, Amazon, Brian Olsavsky, Olsavsky, Donald Trump, JP Morgan, Morgan Organizations: Amazon.Com Inc, Amazon, JP, Web Services, BMO Capital Markets Locations: Seattle , Washington , U.S

☆ Buy these 23 top stocks for consistent income as falling interest rates hurt savers
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Barring a major shock, interest rates will fall for the first time since 2020 next month. Here are 23 high-yielding stocks to buy now, according to BMO Capital Markets. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementInvestors' wait for lower interest rates is almost over, for better or worse. But while the market has long lusted after lower rates, cuts can be a double-edged sword.

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☆ Wall Street says buy stocks that pay dividends with $6 trillion of cash ready to be deployed
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Dividend stocks are set to surge as investors deploy $6 trillion from money-market funds, Bank of America says. Investors could be looking to invest their cash as the Fed gets ready to cut interest rates in September. AdvertisementSome of the highest-yielding S&P 500 companies include Walgreens Boot Alliance, Altria, Verizon, Ford, and AT&T. And while the S&P 500 as a whole offers a dividend yield of about 1.25%, there are nearly 300 S&P 500 stocks that offer a higher yield. AdvertisementSome of the high-paying dividend stocks recommended by Belski include Abbvie, Chevron, Duke Energy, Gilead Sciences, and Pfizer.

Persons: —, Savita Subramanian, Subramanian, BMO's Brian Belski, Belski Organizations: Bank of America, Fed, BMO, Gilead Sciences, Service, Treasury, Walgreens Boot Alliance, Altria, Verizon, Ford, Belski, Duke Energy, Pfizer Locations: Chevron, Gilead, Abbvie

Depending on the bank, a $5,000 CD deposit will make around $25 to $275 in interest after one year. If you want to open a 1-year CD with a $5,000 deposit, be mindful of your options. We estimate that a $5,000 CD deposit can make roughly $25 to $275 in interest after one year. Type of CD APY Interest earned after a year Total amount in a CD after a year Best CDs 5.50% $275 $5,275 Average CDs* 1.85% $93 $5,093 National brick-and-mortar CDs** 0.51% $25 $5,025*For average CD rates, we looked at FDIC data. She edits and updates articles about banks, checking and savings accounts, CD rates, and budgeting and saving.

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☆ Earnings playbook: Your guide to the busiest week of the season, including Microsoft and Apple
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Fred Imbert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Of those names, 78% have beaten earnings expectations. Tuesday Advanced Micro Devices is set to report earnings after the bell. Thursday Apple is set to report earnings following the market close. This quarter: Expectations are muted around the tech giant, with analysts forecasting just 6% year-over-year earnings growth, according to LSEG data. This quarter: Analysts polled by LSEG see earnings growth of more than 55% for Amazon.

Persons: Ruben Roy, Jefferies, AAPL, Baird, Will Power, AMZN, LSEG, Brian Pitz, 120bps Organizations: Microsoft, Devices, Apple, Google, CNBC, AMD, LSEG, GPU, ISI, Apple Intelligence, Amazon, BMO

☆ How a second Trump administration might risk the investment case for green energy
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

For years, China ramped up green energy production capacity, becoming the global leader in renewable energy manufacturing, from solar to wind to battery. In a second Trump administration, prices for imports from China are likely to surge for green energy producers. The view is that First Solar will benefit the most within the U.S. solar sector from greater trade restrictions, according to Baird. Ultimately, that may curtail the number of green energy startups and private companies that want to go public, Schleif said. "It's been really hard to compete with Chinese companies in any way, shape or form."

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☆ These stocks have strong earnings momentum heading into next week
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

CNBC Pro screened FactSet for companies in the broad-market index that are reporting quarterly results next week and could see potential upside. He also raised his target price by $10 to $230, implying shares could gain nearly 28% from Thursday's close. The analyst consensus price target on FactSet suggests shares could rise 11% over the next year, adding to the stock's 9% gain so far this year. Power management company Eaton , now regarded as an artificial intelligence-tied data center play , is also on the earnings docket next week. Other favored stocks that could see a post-earnings bump next week include Mastercard , MGM Resorts International and S & P Global .

Persons: Brian J, Pitz, Michael Rollins, Eaton, FactSet Organizations: Nasdaq, CNBC, BMO Capital, Google, Telecommunications, Mobile, Wednesday, Citi, Power, Mastercard, MGM Resorts International, P Global Locations: Thursday's

☆ Consumer environment is no longer healthier than it used to be, says BMO's Simeon Siegel
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | 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 EmailConsumer environment is no longer healthier than it used to be, says BMO's Simeon SiegelBMO’s Simeon Siegel joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss how restaurants and retail spaces are dealing with slowdown in consumer traffic.

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GLD 5Y mountain GLD The SPDR Gold Shares ETF is the world's largest, with BlackRock's iShares Gold Trust and iShares Physical Gold ETC the second and third, respectively. Other top physical gold ETFs include the Borse Commodities GmbH Xetra-Gold and the SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust . Gold mining ETFs Buying gold mining ETFs — which own shares of multiple gold mining companies — is another way to get exposure to gold, and Meyer described those backed by large banks as "relatively safe," in an email to CNBC. "Even though gold equities respond to changes in gold price, the degree of that response has deteriorated over time," he said, adding that the risks and costs of gold extraction can weigh on miners. A selection of gold bars and one-ounce gold coins at Gold Investments Ltd. bullion dealers in London, UK, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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☆ This bank cut the 5.25% yield on its 1-year CD. Where to find compelling rates
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Bread Financial , once home of the 5.25% yield on a 1-year certificate of deposit, has dialed back its rate. The financial institution recently dialed back its annual percentage yield for its 1-year CD to 5.15%. See below for current APYs on select high-yielding 1-year CDs. Popular Direct has a 1-year CD with an APY of 5.2%, while Goldman Sachs ' Marcus and Sallie Mae still offer APY of 5.15% on their instruments. BMO Alto's 1-year CD weighs in at an APY of 5.05%.

Persons: Vincent Caintic, Banks, Goldman Sachs, Marcus, Sallie Mae Organizations: Federal, BMO

☆ A massive tech sell-off and small-cap rally are just getting started. Make 5 investments to avoid missing out.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Small caps should also get a boost from interest rate cuts, which typically translate to disproportionately large gains for the group. That helps confirm what investors are realizing: small caps are the place to be. When large caps sneeze, the market catches a coldThe small-cap breakout has coincided with large technology stocks breaking down. Small caps also tend to have less of an international presence than their larger peers, so they don't miss out as much when converting overseas profits to dollars. The small-cap index is closely tied to economically sensitive parts of the market, which should continue to participate in this rally.

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☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Dell, Super Micro, ServiceNow, Ford, CrowdStrike
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Here are Thursday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Bank of America reiterates IBM as buy Bank of America said the "portfolio is delivering" despite the company's mixed earnings report on Wednesday. Morgan Stanley reiterates Ford as overweight Morgan Stanley said it's sticking with Ford as a top pick following earnings on Wednesday. Bank of America reiterates CrowdStrike as buy Bank of America lowered its price target to $365 per share from $400 but said it's sticking with the stock. Barclays reiterates Super Micro Computer as overweight Barclays said it's sticking with its overweight rating heading into earnings in early August. " Bank of America reiterates Birkenstock as buy Bank of America said the stock "warrants a higher multiple."

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Baird raised its price target on Apple by $40 to $240. BMO also increased its price target on Amazon to $230, implying upside of 27%. Hutchinson also raised her price target $65, a $3 increase that implies the stock can jump 17.3% over the next year from Wednesday's close. In addition to reiterating his outperform rating, Mizuho managing director Gregg Moskowitz upped his price target by $30 to $850. Analyst William Power reiterated his outperform rating on the tech titan and hiked his price target by $40 to $240.

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☆ The Fed could cut rates by 50 basis points in September, says BMO's Yung-Yu Ma
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | 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 Fed could cut rates by 50 basis points in September, says BMO's Yung-Yu MaYung-Yu Ma, BMO Wealth Management CIO, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the Fed, economy and finding opportunity in the market.

Persons: BMO's Yung, Yu Ma Yung, Yu Ma Organizations: BMO Wealth Management

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