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☆ What to expect from Microsoft's AI-focused conference this week — and why the stock could move higher
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Starting in-person Tuesday in Seattle and livestreamed from Wednesday, Microsoft's "Ignite" event consists of three days of product announcements and various keynotes from technology executives. At the Club, we'll be looking for initial evidence of a return on investment (ROI) for Microsoft's AI products — particularly the company's recently launched AI assistant, 365 Copilot . MSFT YTD mountain Microsoft (MSFT) year-to-date performance Piper Sandler reiterated the Club's take that evidence of early adoption around Copilot, along with ROI, could be bullish for Microsoft. Bottom line Microsoft stock, up more than 54% year-to-date, has surged in 2023 on the generative AI boom. If the Ignite conference provides further evidence that Microsoft's large bet on AI is paying off, it would likely be positive for the stock.

Persons: we'll, Piper Sandler, Wells Fargo, Wells, they'll, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Omar Marques Organizations: Microsoft, Sunday, Ignite, Bloomberg, Devices, CNBC, Getty Locations: Seattle, livestreamed, Copilot, OpenAI

☆ Here are the top 5 ‘best in class’ stocks coming out of earnings, Bank of America says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-04 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Analysts at Bank of America unveiled a slew of stocks this week that they say are firing on all cylinders as earnings season wraps up. "SLB looks best positioned for strong earnings growth and multiple expansion with strengthening [free cash flow] in 2024-25," Pant wrote. SLB - buy rating "Current cycle is to SLB's advantages in technology & INTL. KLA Corporation - buy rating Resilient growth, best in class cash flow generation, reiterate Buy. Nextracker - buy rating Three earnings post IPO comes with three sequential beat & raise events & we believe there is room for several more.

Persons: Saurabh Pant, Pant, Julien Dumoulin, Smith, Nextracker, Vivek Arya, Arya, SLB Organizations: Bank of America, CNBC, General Dynamics, Ford, KLA Corporation, drillers, NXT, KLA Corp, Dynamics, Aero Locations: Nextracker, Pant

☆ An investment research veteran with 20 years of experience names 10 top contrarian stock picks that could see higher earnings ahead despite lower analyst expectations
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Mark Reeth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

As earnings season grinds on, Wall Street has been pleasantly surprised by the results. Sometimes the pros might be bearish on a stock, while simultaneously raising their earnings expectations for that very same company. Taking advantage of the difference between what Wall Street says will happen and where they expect earnings to go can prove a profitable trading strategy. Just ask Sam Burns, founder and chief strategist of Mill Street Research, an independent investment research firm geared towards institutional investors. Burns will then take those stocks and run them through his proprietary Monitor of Analysts' Earnings Revisions model.

Persons: Julian Emanuel, you'd, Sam Burns, Burns Organizations: Evercore ISI, Mill, Research, Wall, Analysts

☆ Stocks like Rivian are a table-pounding buy ahead of earnings, analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-28 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

There are a slew of top stocks to buy this earnings season, analysts say. CNBC Pro combed through the latest Wall Street research to find the most well-positioned stocks heading into earnings. The firm added a tactical outperform rating to the name, saying Roku shares are too attractive to ignore. However, that doesn't mean investors should bail on the stock, the analyst said, adding a beat is very likely. VF Corporation Buy shares of the undervalued retail clothing company, Guggenheim analyst Robert Drbul wrote recently.

Persons: Shweta Khajuria, Khajuria, Roku, Jim Salera, Salera, Robert Drbul, Drbul, Bracken Darrell, Benno Dorer, Utz, Stephens, …, Cantor Fitzgerald Organizations: CNBC, VF Corp, Roku, Guggenheim, Logitech, Corp, ISI Locations: LSEG

☆ Stocks like Nvidia have 'earnings upside' ahead of quarterly reports, Wall Street analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-21 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Earnings season is in full swing, and Wall Street analysts named a slew of well-positioned stocks heading into quarterly results. CNBC Pro combed through recent Wall Street research to find stocks with earnings upside. They include Nvidia, Dover, Arista Networks , Xcel Energy, Pfizer and Costco. Analyst Amit Daryanani and his team added a tactical outperform to the stock ahead of earnings on Oct. 30. … We continue to see multiple paths to double digit growth for Arista in 2024 and their analyst day should confirm this outlook."

Persons: Oppenheimer, Bryan Blair, Blair, Dover's, Murphy, Dover, Amit Daryanani, Daryanani, Julien Dumoulin, Smith, Xcel, XEL, Dover – Oppenheimer, DOV, William Blair, Pfizer – Cantor Fitzgerald, PFE, …, Nvidia – Jefferies Organizations: Wall Street, CNBC, Nvidia, Arista Networks, Xcel Energy, Pfizer, Costco, Dover, ISI, Arista, Xcel Energy Bank of America, Energy – Bank of America, …, … Arista, Automotive, & $ Locations: Dover

☆ The top battle-tested and defensive stocks to buy in an uncertain world, according to analysts
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Uncertainty reigns, but Wall Street analysts named a wide range of stocks this week that they believe are battle-tested buying opportunities. They include: Mattel , CBOE , Marsh & McLennan, Warner Music Group and O'Reilly Automotive. CBOE "A Strong Defensive Play In Uncertain Times," Piper Sandler analyst Patrick Moley headlined a report earlier this week devoted to CBOE. Warner Music Group Warner Music shares are down 7.5% this year, but investors should buy the dip, according to Deutsche Bank. Marsh & McLennan — Deutsche Bank, buy rating "A Defensive Stock with Growth Characteristics.

Persons: Piper Sandler, Patrick Moley, Moley, Piper, CBOE, Ben Black, Black, Marsh, McLennan, Cave, Montazeri, O'Reilly, Mattel, Morgan Stanley, Read Organizations: Street, CNBC, Mattel, McLennan, Warner Music Group, O'Reilly Automotive, Warner Music Group Warner Music, Deutsche Bank, Warner Music, Marsh, Deutsche, MMC, — Citi, McLennan — Deutsche Bank, Disney Locations: Marsh, 4Q23

☆ Vital Knowledge's Adam Crisafulli is bullish near term, but expects headwinds in the medium
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | 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 EmailVital Knowledge's Adam Crisafulli is bullish near term, but expects headwinds in the mediumAdam Crisafulli, Vital Knowledge Founder and James Demmert, Main Street Research CIO, join 'Closing Bell: Overtime' to discuss rising yields and inflation's impact on the markets.

Persons: Adam Crisafulli, James Demmert Organizations: Vital Knowledge, Street Research

"This quarter is all about higher interest rates for longer," said Mike Mayo, an analyst at Wells Fargo. "There is a constructive environment, and investment banking fees tend to be higher through the end of the year," said Jason Goldberg, a banking analyst at Barclays. Despite the renewed optimism, investment banking activity remains depressed. As rates rise, bond prices fall, representing losses on paper that would be realized if the banks sold the bonds. More broadly, "we're back into this environment where investors think interest rates are going to remain higher for longer," he said.

Persons: JP Morgan Chase, Mike Segar, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley's, Mike Mayo, Ebrahim Poonawala, Jason Goldberg, Richard Ramsden, James Demmert, Ramsden, Tatiana Bautzer, Saeed Azhar, Lananh Nguyen, Nick Zieminski 私 Organizations: JP, Co, REUTERS, JPMorgan, Citigroup, Wells, Bank of America, Federal Reserve, Wall Street, SoftBank's Arm Holdings, Barclays, U.S, Treasury, Valley Bank, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Reuters, Street Research Locations: New York, Wells Fargo, dealmaking, Israel, Bengaluru

Israel responded with a declaration of war and a strong military response in the Gaza Strip, home to 2 million Palestinians. President Joe Biden ordered a U.S. naval carrier strike group to the region after pledging full support to Israel. Biden on Sunday spoke with Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, and pledged the full support of the U.S., including military assistance. “Geopolitical risks are back in focus amid the attack in Israel on Saturday,” said James Demmert, chief investment officer at Main Street Research. Key data on U.S. inflation is due to be released Wednesday with the producer price index and then Thursday with the consumer price index.

Persons: Joe Biden, Yoav Gallant, Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu, ”, James Demmert, Tony Welch, “ It’s, Dan Swan, Swan, ” Swan, “, Kevin McCarthy Organizations: Israeli, Main, Research, Federal Reserve, Labor Department, Fed, McKinsey, “ Airlines, Rep Locations: Israel, Gaza, U.S, New York, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Washington

☆ Stocks like Microsoft have more room to run, as analysts name their top fourth-quarter picks
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-07 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Wall Street analysts have issued their lists of top stocks for the fourth quarter, and a slate of familiar names made the cut. These companies are firing on all cylinders and have more room to run, they said. They include Nvidia , Microsoft, Boeing and T-Mobile. Microsoft Buy any dip in the tech giant's shares, Wells Fargo said earlier this week. In addition, Boeing is in a "premier position" with its jumbo jet manufacturing as the company maintains a large market share, the firm said.

Persons: Wells Fargo, Michael Turrin, ROY, Wells, Mobile Goldman Sachs, Brett Feldman, Feldman, Goldman, Ronald Epstein, AeroSystems, Epstein, Grace, Hopper, C27E, …, Goldman Sachs Organizations: CNBC, Nvidia, Microsoft, Boeing, Mobile, Sprint, Boeing Global, Bank of America, Mizuho, ~$

☆ As interest rates soar, buy stocks like this homebuilder, Wall Street analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Interest rates keep climbing, but that's not stopping Wall Street analysts from finding a slew of stocks to buy. CNBC Pro combed through top Wall Street research to find stocks that are beneficiaries of high interest rates. HealthEquity "We view HQY as an attractive investment in a higher interest rate environment that can function as a portfolio diversifier," according to Baird analyst Mark Marcon. The firm said as middle market businesses face rising interest rates, Bunge can take advantage. Toll Brothers High interest rates are no problem for the homebuilder, Raymond James analyst Buck Horne said in a recent note.

Persons: Bunge, Baird, Mark Marcon, Marcon, Goldman Sachs, Adam Samuelson, Samuelson, Raymond James, Buck Horne, Horne, homebuilders, TOL, HealthEquity, Morgan Stanley Organizations: CNBC, Bank of America, Toll, HealthEquity, Costco, Evercore ISI, CMA, Catering Locations: HealthEquity, homebuilders, homebuilding

☆ Jim Cramer says the strong 2023 rebound in Meta Platforms stock isn't over yet
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( Kevin Stankiewicz | In Kevinstankiewicz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

The run in Meta Platforms (META) shares has not reached the finish line yet, CNBC's Jim Cramer said Friday, as he reacted to fresh Wall Street research on the social-media giant. Analysts at Citigroup on Friday doubled down on Meta as their top pick among internet stocks, highlighting the company's annual virtual reality conference next week as a positive catalyst for shares. In its note to clients, Citigroup also said it believes the Instagram and Facebook parent is taking a larger piece of the online advertising pie, due to strength in Reels, its short-form video feature designed to rival TikTok. "I think this is very, very important," Cramer said on "Squawk on the Street." "I understand that [CEO Mark Zuckerberg] is making incredible progress in this, and the improving online advertising situation could take Meta up big."

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, TikTok, Cramer, Mark Zuckerberg Organizations: Citigroup Locations: Meta

☆ Our takes on new Wall Street research analyzing 4 Club consumer stocks
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

There was lots of consumer stock research from Wall Street on Friday, including reports on Club names Costco (COST), Procter & Gamble (PG), beer maker Constellation Brands (STZ) and off-price retailer TJX Companies (TJX). HSBC also said Costco's premium stock multiple is worth it given management's strong execution, sustainable competitive advantages, and growth outlook. The analysts said that P & G has built "one of the strongest set of capabilities in the consumer staples sector." You will not see us trade Costco. TJX YTD mountain TJX Companies YTD In a note Friday, UBS sees department stores still losing share to off-price retailers in both sales and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) dollars over the next 10 years and beyond.

Persons: We're, Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Bill Newlands, Jim, TJX, It's, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer Organizations: Wall, Costco, Procter, Gamble, Constellation Brands, TJX Companies, HSBC, Coresight Research, Gamble YTD HSBC, Constellation, Modelo, Corona, Constellatio Brands, Elliott Management, UBS, Marshalls, Burlington, Ross Stores, CNBC, Corbis, Getty, & & $ Locations: U.S, Mexican, Maxx, Teterboro , New Jersey

☆ Stocks like Microsoft offer 'double digit growth' ahead thanks to AI, Wall Street analysts say
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-16 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Analysts say these stocks have double-digit growth potential and investors should buy shares now. They include: Microsoft, Wayfair, Pearson and Broadcom. Davidson admitted that the home category is displaying some degree of uncertainty, but Forte says he has confidence in Wayfair management's ability to deliver. In addition, Pearson's three emerging businesses, including Pearson+, English Language Learning and Workforce Solutions, are poised to "demonstrate double-digit growth," he said. Emerging businesses demonstrate double-digit growth, backed by cash flows from the core A & Q business."

Persons: Wayfair DA Davidson, Tom Forte, Davidson, Forte, Pearson, Morgan Stanley, Luke Holbrook, Morgan Stanley's, Holbrook, Cody Acree, Acree, DA Davidson, AVGO Organizations: CNBC, Microsoft, Wayfair, Pearson, Broadcom, Solutions, Nvidia, Citigroup, Benchmark, Data Center

☆ Arm is well positioned in the AI wave, but the stock upside is 'not limitless': Analyst
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | 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 EmailArm is well positioned in the AI wave, but the stock upside is 'not limitless': AnalystRolf Bulk of New Street Research discusses Arm's IPO debut, and its importance in the technology industry.

Persons: Rolf Organizations: Research

Tesla needs as many Nvidia chips as it can get, based on CEO Elon Musk recent comments on the company's quarterly earnings call. Tesla isn't the first to work on custom AI chips focused specifically on the company's bread and butter. And that's coming from the head of one of the most cutting-edge AI companies on the planet. Nvidia chips can be utilized by clients for many applications, making it easier for them to accelerate growth. The fresh Nvidia-Tesla conversation adds another layer to Oracle's report Monday, when viewed through the lens of Nvidia's AI leadership.

Persons: Tesla, Morgan Stanley, Morgan, Jim Cramer, Elon Musk, Musk, Sundar Pichai, Jim, Oracle, Jim Cramer's, Jensen Huang Organizations: Nvidia, Oracle, Broadcom, Google, NVIDIA, Citigroup, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Citi, Amazon Web Services, UBS, CNBC, Getty Locations: OCI, Taiwan

☆ Fight the market malaise with these ‘attractive’ stocks, Bank of America and Goldman say
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-02 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Goldman Sachs and Bank of America named an assortment of companies this week that they say have upside in the weeks ahead. NextEra Energy Buy the dip in shares of the renewable energy company, Goldman analyst Carley Davenport says. Endeavor Group Bank of America analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich said earlier this week that shares of the media company offer "striking value." Endeavor Group- Bank of America, buy rating "An entourage of highly attractive assets. ... .We continue to believe that valuation is attractive..." H World Group Limited- Bank of America, buy rating "Shares weak despite solid results = attractive opportunity.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Carley Davenport, Davenport, she's, Jessica Reif Ehrlich, Reif Ehrlich, BofA, Neil Mehta, Mehta Organizations: Bank of America, CNBC, Marathon Petroleum, Endeavor, H, NextEra, Florida, Endeavor Group Bank of America, WWE, UFC, Media, Entertainment, MPC, Petroleum, ~$ Locations: China

☆ Broadcom slips after issuing fourth-quarter guidance. Why pros say it's a good time to buy
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Christina Falso | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBroadcom slips after issuing fourth-quarter guidance. Why pros say it's a good time to buyPierre Ferragu of New Street Research, Stephanie Link of Hightower Advisors and Rob Sechan of NewEdge Wealth discussed Broadcom after the company reported better-than-expected 3Q results but missed analyst expectations for fiscal 4Q revenue guidance on Thursday.

Persons: Pierre Ferragu, Stephanie Link, Rob Sechan Organizations: Broadcom, New, Research, Hightower Advisors, NewEdge

☆ Nvidia is a company you've got to own in the new tech bull market: Main Street's James Demmert
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | 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 EmailNvidia is a company you've got to own in the new tech bull market: Main Street's James DemmertStacy Rasgon, Bernstein managing director and James Demmert, Main Street Research CIO, join 'Closing Bell Overtime' with reaction to Nvidia earnings.

Persons: you've, James Demmert Stacy Rasgon, Bernstein, James Demmert Organizations: Nvidia, Street Research

☆ No indication that SoftBank will be an 'aggressive seller' of Arm shares, analyst says
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | 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 EmailNo indication that SoftBank will be an 'aggressive seller' of Arm shares, analyst saysRolf Bulk, equity research analyst at New Street Research, discusses Arm's filing for a Nasdaq listing on Monday. The chip designer is owned by Japan's SoftBank.

Persons: Rolf Bulk, Japan's SoftBank Organizations: New, Research

☆ Arm IPO to put SoftBank's AI hard sell to the test
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( Anton Bridge | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

A smartphone with a displayed Arm Ltd logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken March 6, 2023. The billionaire also said he has spent months creating hundreds of inventions with AI-powered ChatGPT that he believes can be realised through Arm. Analysts also caution that Arm does not sit at the centre of the AI boom but is more AI-adjacent. Nvidia has developed a "superchip" for use in data centres - the GH200, which contains CPUs based on Arm architecture. Many SoftBank portfolio companies will embrace and apply generative AI but that does not make them AI companies," said Victor Galliano of Galliano's Latin Notes, who publishes on Smartkarma.

Persons: Dado Ruvic, Masayoshi Son, Son, SoftBank, Kirk Boodry, it's, Boodry, Rolf Bulk, Victor Galliano, Anton Bridge, Edwina Gibbs Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, SoftBank, Nasdaq, SoftBank Group, Vision Fund, Astris Advisory, Fund, Nvidia, New, Research, Qualcomm, Apple, Google, Thomson Locations: Astris Advisory Japan, Saudi

☆ Goldman says these stocks have the most upside, even as markets become choppy
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-19 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The firm named a list of buy-rated stocks that it says are well positioned to withstand choppy markets. The firm said it sees "upside in [the] face of improving industry trends" after AppLovin's strong second-quarter earnings report earlier this month. Both continue to enjoy double-digit subscription revenue growth year over year, he said. Gartner "2Q beat, as healthy Research CV growth and margin upside should offset muted tech vendor trends to drive valuation upside. … We continue to see attractive valuation upside at Gartner following 2Q results, which outperformed our estimates and consensus on revenue, EBITDA margins & EPS."

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Eric Sheridan, he's, Sheridan, Lizzie Dove, Cedar's, George Tong, Tong, Archer, Gartner, … Gartner, …, Phillips Organizations: CNBC, Cedar Fair, Investments, Gartner, adv, The League, 2Q, Consulting, Refining, Chemicals, & & Locations: Gartner, Sheridan, Ohio

☆ From Elon Musk to Chinese tech titans, everyone wants Nvidia's GPU chips. There might not be enough to go around.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-12 | by ( George Glover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Elon Musk has loaded up on Nvidia GPUs for X, xAI, and Tesla. Meanwhile, Chinese tech titans are reportedly scrambling to buy $5 billion worth of the chips. But there are signs emerging that there may not be enough of Nvidia's chips to go around, with multiple top executives warning that demand is massively outpacing supply. Soaring demandThe massive increase in interest in artificial intelligence has been a key factor driving demand for Nvidia's semiconductors. Perhaps the strongest sign that demand for Nvidia's chips is soaring came in May, when it released stellar second-quarter revenue forecasts that smashed Wall Street's expectations by 50%.

Persons: Elon Musk, Biden, Tesla, Adam Selipsky, Matthew Prince, there's, Barron's Organizations: Nvidia, titans, Service, Soaring, New, Research, Financial Times, Elon, Twitter, Web Locations: Wall, Silicon

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Alejandra Grindal and James Demmert
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | 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 Alejandra Grindal and James DemmertAlejandra Grindal, Ned Davis Research senior international economist and James Demmert, Main Street Research CIO, join 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's market action, the latest CPI read and more.

Persons: Alejandra Grindal, James Demmert Alejandra Grindal, Ned Davis, James Demmert Organizations: Ned Davis Research, Street Research

☆ Today's CPI report is a reminder inflation is sticky despite Fed's efforts: Main Street's Demmert
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | 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 EmailToday's CPI report is a reminder inflation is sticky despite Fed's efforts: Main Street's DemmertAlejandra Grindal, Ned Davis Research senior international economist and James Demmert, Main Street Research CIO, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's market action, the latest CPI read and more.

Persons: Alejandra Grindal, Ned Davis, James Demmert Organizations: Ned Davis Research, Street Research

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