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☆ Looking for hints in the stock charts ahead of earnings results from Meta and Alphabet
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Frank Cappelleri | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In fact, the period just before and just after a stock reports is a perfect time to review the relevant patterns and levels. We're going to do just that today for Netflix (NFLX) , Meta (META) and Alphabet (GOOGL) , the biggest components of the S & P 500's communication services sector. Alphabet bullish pattern Alphabet reports earnings next week on Tuesday. Meta's key area Lastly, but certainly not least, Meta reports next Wednesday. Like NFLX and GOOGL, it's done a good job extending from upside gaps and filling downside gaps in 2024 in between earnings reports.

Persons: NFLX, that's, Meta, it's, Frank Cappelleri Organizations: Netflix, Meta, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL Locations: NFLX

There's a common belief that lower borrowing costs benefit so-called growth stocks, as they're often capital-intensive. "History also suggests value should outperform growth, at least over the six months following the first rate cut," he said. If the economic situation becomes a "hard-landing," however, he said that growth stocks could outperform. If it normalizes (i.e., becomes more upward sloping), value should outperform growth," he said, referring to a situation where short-term rates are lower than long-term rates. "Lower multiple value stocks have greater upside and less risk than the pricier 'glamor growth' group for the foreseeable future," Ball said.

Persons: Adam Turnquist, Savita Subramanian, CNBC's, we've, Janjigian, Vanguard Russell, Venu Krishna, George Ball, Sanders Morris, Ball Organizations: U.S, Tech, CNBC Pro, LPL, BofA Securities, Greenwich Wealth Management, Vanguard, Index, Barclays, Krishna, Presidential Locations: U.S . Federal

☆ Fund manager picks a lesser-known global tech stock trading at a 'fraction' of the Mag 7
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Investors should look beyond the so-called "Magnificent Seven" and identify "country winners" in tech outside the U.S., according to one hedge fund manager. Beeneet Kothari, CEO and principal portfolio manager at the U.S.-headquartered hedge fund Tekne Capital Management, said there are global tech stocks that also make good investments right now. "Our view is that there is a Magnificent Seven set of companies in each of the major economies in the world [which] you can buy for a fraction of the value," he told CNBC Pro earlier this month. The Magnificent Seven stocks — Alphabet , Amazon , Apple , Meta Platforms , Microsoft , Nvidia and Tesla — have dominated investor interest in tech over recent years. Kaspi Among the stocks Kothari is betting on is the Kazakhstan-headquartered fintech Kaspi .

Persons: Beeneet Kothari, Kothari Organizations: Capital Management, CNBC Pro, Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla, Kazakhstan Stock Exchange, American Locations: U.S, Kazakhstan, Silicon Valley

Several companies scheduled to release quarterly results next week could see their shares take a dive after Wall Street analysts lowered their latest earnings estimates. As of Tuesday, 19% of S & P 500 companies had reported, with earnings and revenue coming in at 6.1% and 1.4% above analysts' expectations, respectively, according to LSEG. But a host of stocks could take a hit next week, after analysts slashed their earnings expectations in recent months. Estimates have dropped nearly 37% over the past three months and more than 84% in the past six. HUM 3M mountain Humana shares over the past three months.

Persons: Humana Organizations: Wall, CNBC Pro, Intel, CNBC, Cybersecurity Association of China, Humana, Bloomberg News, CF Industries, CF Locations: China, Northbrook , Illinois

☆ How to bet against real estate using options as higher rates pressure housing market
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Nishant Pant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As a key benchmark for long-term interest rates, including 30-year fixed mortgage rates, this rise in yields is exerting negative pressure on the real estate sector. With this in mind, I'm looking to capitalize on the continued pressure on real estate as long as yields keep climbing. Below is a 6-month daily chart of the iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (IYR) , which tracks the performance of U.S. real estate-related equities. The options chain for Nov. 8 shows that there is a 68% chance that the $102 call will expire worthless by expiration date. The trade Given the bearish outlook, I'm utilizing a bear call spread, also known as a call credit spread.

Persons: Nishant Pant Organizations: Treasury, Real, IYR, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL Locations: U.S

☆ As gold hits another record high, the pros reveal their outlook for the precious metal
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Spot gold prices have soared above $2,700 an ounce, rallying for the fifth day on Monday to hit another record high of over $2,733 an ounce. But Wider noted the de-correlation of 10-year Treasury real interest rates (adjusted for inflation) and the price of gold. XAU= 5Y mountain Gold John Reade, senior markets strategist at the World Gold Council trade association, warned of volatility ahead, however. Allocating to gold Reade advised investors to always have a position in gold, albeit as a relatively small part of a portfolio. Principal Asset Management's Jablonski, meanwhile, said he has less than 5% of his portfolio allocated to commodities, including gold.

Persons: Michael Widmer, I'm, CNBC's, Widmer, Todd Jablonski, Jablonski, John Reade, Reade, Management's Jablonski, Fred Imbert Organizations: Bank of America, Treasury, CNBC Pro, World Gold Council, CNBC

☆ CNBC Pro Talks: China portfolio manager reveals what he's buying right now
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Cnbc.Com Staff | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

As investors ponder how — and where — to invest in China, CNBC's Tanvir Gill will quiz China portfolio manager Jason Hsu on where he sees opportunities in the current market. Hsu previously told CNBC Pro that he was betting on tech — and artificial intelligence in particular — for the long term. Hsu set up Ranmore Fund Management in 2016, prior to which he was co-founder and vice chairman of quantitative asset manager Research Affiliates. Join CNBC Pro Talks on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 a.m. BST / 1:30 p.m. SGT / 1:30 a.m. Learn more from our previous Pro Talks: How to play AI in a cheaper way without owning stocks like Nvidia, according to fund manager Fund manager reveals his worst trade of the year — and the lessons he learned Beyond Novo: Fund manager likes this under-the-radar pharma stock Related coverage from Pro: Is it time to invest in China?

Persons: Finance Lan Fo'an, CNBC's Tanvir Gill, Jason Hsu, Hsu, Goldman, Tanvir Gill Organizations: Finance, China's CSI, Rayliant Global Advisors, China Equity, CNBC Pro, China Equity ETF, Ping An Insurance, Midea, Ranmore Fund Management, Research, Anderson School of Management, UCLA, Nvidia, pharma, Wall, Citi Locations: China

☆ Stratospheric, AI-enabled robotic cameras on balloons could help you get your insurance claim check faster
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Diana Olick | In Dianaolick | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

New technology, however, using drones, artificial intelligence and weather balloons aims to modernize and accelerate that process. Near Space Labs, a Brooklyn, New York-based startup, invented "Swifts," or stratospheric, AI-enabled robotic cameras that fly on weather balloons. The giant weather balloons fly twice as high as airplanes cruise. Insurance and reinsurance companies, like Swiss Re, are using Near Space to help them understand and price risk. In addition to Third Sphere, Near Space Labs is backed by Crosslink Capital, Wireframe Ventures, IAG Firemark Ventures, Toyota Ventures and Leadout Capital.

Persons: Helene, Milton, Rema Matevosyan, Matevosyan, Shaun Abrahamson, Lisa Rizzolo Organizations: Space Labs, Labs, Swifts, Insurance, Swiss, Crosslink, Wireframe Ventures, IAG Firemark Ventures, Toyota Ventures, Leadout, CNBC Locations: Brooklyn , New York

☆ Spotify is ready to follow Netflix and be the next breakout streaming stock, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Todd Gordon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The stock is consolidating just below all-time highs and if Netflix's move after earnings is any indication, I think SPOT should punch through to new all-time highs. We're currently trading at $386, just below the all-time highs of $387 set back in 2021. The earnings trajectory for this company has been insane: 2022 EPS ($3.09) 2023 EPS ($2.95) 2024 EPS +$6.37 2025 EPS +$9.06 (est.) Netflix beat expectations and broke to new all-time highs led by new subs, 50% of which are coming from an ad tier. Meta is also in the communication sector sitting close to new all-time highs like NFLX, so the trend for this group remains firmly higher.

Persons: Todd Gordon, Gordon Organizations: Spotify, Apple, Sirius XM, Tactical Alpha, Netflix, Meta, Facebook, Inside Edge, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ 10 analysts just hiked their price targets on these 3 stocks — including a Big Tech AI firm
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A slew of Wall Street analysts last week turned even more bullish on three stocks ahead of their quarterly earnings reports. CNBC Pro screened for stocks in the MSCI World Index that have received share price target upgrades from Wall Street analysts over the past seven days. Despite raising their price target, Phillip Capital analysts have a "neutral" rating on the stock. The median price target of 17 analysts points to 18% upside potential. The company's share price is correlated to the price of gold , and also copper to a lesser degree.

Persons: Barrick, Jeffrey Wlodarczak, Wlodarczak, Zuckerberg, Helena Wang Organizations: Street, Ltd, Barrick Gold, CNBC Pro, Wall Street, Facebook, Research, Limited, New York Stock Exchange, Phillip Capital Locations: U.S, Singapore, SeaMoney, Canada

☆ Silver is breaking out and has potential to outperform gold ahead, says Katie Stockton
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Katie Stockton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Silver's breakout in absolute terms has the potential to result in relative outperformance versus gold in the weeks ahead. —Katie Stockton with Will Tamplin Access research from Fairlead Strategies for free here . Fairlead Strategies Disclaimer: This communication has been prepared by Fairlead Strategies LLC ("Fairlead Strategies") for informational purposes only. Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors. The recipient of this information must make its own independent decisions regarding any securities, investment products or other financial products mentioned herein.

Persons: Katie Stockton Organizations: CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, Fairlead, CNBC Pro, Securities

☆ An effective, cheap hedge on Apple shares into earnings, according to Mike Khouw
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Michael Khouw | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The largest source of revenue is the iPhone, and the company released its iPhone 16 last month. Other Apple products include Mac computers and iPad tablets, Apple Music, the Apple Watch, and other wearable devices. Android mobile devices indeed have a more significant smartphone market share internationally. The DOJ filed suit in March of this year, allegedly violating antitrust laws by monopolizing the smartphone market. At 31.5 times forward earnings estimates, Apple is four turns richer than the 27.5 5-year average.

Persons: Saudi Arabia's, what's, Dan Ives, YTD Organizations: Apple, Apple Music, Apple Watch, Cloud Services, Samsung, Microsoft, Saudi, Aramco, Android, DOJ, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL Locations: Americas, United States, Korea, China, Wedbush

☆ Watch Monday's full episode of the Halftime Report — October 21, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | 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 Monday's full episode of the Halftime Report — October 21, 2024"Fast Money Halftime Report" is on the front lines of CNBC's market coverage. Host CNBC's Scott Wapner and the Street's top investors get to the heart of the action as it's happening and help set the agenda for the rest of the day. Watch today's full episode on CNBC PRO.

Persons: CNBC's Scott Wapner Organizations: CNBC PRO

A collection of stocks including AT & T and Tesla could see strong moves this week on the heels of quarterly results. Looking ahead, CNBC Pro screened for stocks that could see large moves in either direction in response to quarterly results this week, specifically by examining forecast moves based on action in the options market. The battered electric vehicle company stock has pulled back more than 11% in 2024 and is the worst performing stock in what had been the Magnificent Seven . The stock could see as much as a 6.3% move when reporting quarterly results on Oct. 23. Other stocks on the list that could see strong moves in tandem with their latest financials results included Enphase Energy and Harley-Davidson .

Persons: Tesla, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Elon, Musk, Davidson Organizations: CNBC Pro, AT, JPMorgan, EV, Bloomberg, Enphase Energy, Harley Locations: California, Texas

Several companies due to report next week could get a boost after their earnings results. To separate the wheat from the chaff, CNBC Pro screened FactSet for companies reporting in the coming days that are liked by analysts and also have strong earnings momentum. One bullish analyst is Morgan Stanley's Erik Woodring, who reiterated an overweight rating and $133 price target on Seagate in an Oct. 15 note to clients. Health care stocks Universal Health Services and HCA Healthcare have also seen improved sentiment, as measured by earnings estimates since the Spring. The investment bank maintained its buy rating while increasing its price target on HCA by $75 to $450, implying 8% potential upside from Friday's close.

Persons: Morgan Stanley's Erik Woodring, Woodring, TD Cowen Organizations: CNBC Pro, Seagate Technology, Seagate, Universal Health Services, HCA Healthcare, Analysts, Healthcare, HCA

Both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to new record highs Friday, sealing six straight weeks of gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 36.86 points, or 0.09%, to end at 43,275.91. This marked the longest string of weekly advances in 2024 for both the Dow and S&P 500, which respectively ended 0.96% and 0.85% higher. Procter & Gamble also reported better-than-expected earnings, while revenue fell short of estimates. More than 70 S&P 500 companies have reported earnings this season.

Persons: Gamble, Rob Williams, we’re, ”, Williams, Donald Trump Organizations: Dow Jones, Dow Jones Industrial, Nasdaq, Netflix, Dow, Procter, Sage Advisory, Republican

☆ Watch Thursday's full episode of the Halftime Report — Octobr 18, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | 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 Thursday's full episode of the Halftime Report — Octobr 18, 2024"Fast Money Halftime Report" is on the front lines of CNBC's market coverage. Host CNBC's Scott Wapner and the Street's top investors get to the heart of the action as it's happening and help set the agenda for the rest of the day. Watch today's full episode on CNBC PRO.

Persons: CNBC's Scott Wapner Organizations: CNBC PRO

☆ These 3 UK stocks are on the march and set to soar by over 50%, RBC says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Three London stocks are on the march and are expected to rise by more than 50% over the next 12 months. TM17-GB 1Y line More recently, RBC said the company reported "a good set of results" in September. The company reported £80.6 million in total sales, missing revenue expectations of £81.5 million marginally. Wheeler also noted that the stock had "significant upside potential" after the company reported its first-half results on July 26. RBC analyst Charles Weston said the stock remains "materially undervalued" after the company reported its first half-year financial results.

Persons: Debbie Bestwick's, Steve Bell's, Frank Sagnier's, Ross Broadfoot, Broadfoot, Team17, RBC's Alexander Wheeler, Wheeler, Charles Weston, OXB Organizations: CNBC Pro, RBC Capital Markets, RBC, Drax, Oxford Biomedica, Oxford, University of Oxford Locations: London, England, Team17

☆ This rangebound precious metal is about to break out and see strong gains, says Carter Worth
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Carter Braxton Worth | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

For investors looking to get long silver, the ETF to use is the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) . Silver charts Chart 1 Chart 2 Chart 3 Chart 4 -Carter Braxton Worth For actionable recommendations via email and live nightly videos become a member at worthcharting.com DISCLOSURES: None. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSITUTE FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT, TAX OR LEGAL ADVICE OR A RECOMMENDATION TO BUY ANY SECURITY OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSET. THE CONTENT IS GENERAL IN NATURE AND DOES NOT REFLECT ANY INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR.

Persons: it's, SLV, Carter Braxton Worth Organizations: CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ Here's something for the bulls to celebrate over the next 10 weeks
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Nerad + Deppe Wealth Management's Steve Deppe found 12 other examples since 1950 when the S & P 500 ended October with a six-month trailing return above 10%. The six-month trailing return on the S & P 500 is currently north of 15%. On average, the S & P 500 gained 7.4% in November and December in all those other instances. "In 2024, it's very easy to want to take the money and run," Deppe told CNBC Pro from his office in La Jolla, California. .SPX YTD mountain The S & P 500, year to date Deppe currently expects the S & P 500 will finish 2024 above 6,000.

Persons: Steve Deppe, Harry Truman, Deppe, We've, we've Organizations: Federal Reserve, CNBC Pro Locations: La Jolla , California

☆ Investors may be too bullish on chip stocks. This options strategy can hedge against a pullback
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Jeff Kilburg | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

That bullish consensus makes this former CBOT pit trader take pause, and I believe now is the time to hedge some semiconductor exposure. I want to use put options in the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) to mitigate downside risk. That came in the wake of better-than-expected results from contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor , which counts NVDA as one of its biggest customers. Lastly, I want to consider the technicals setup, as when emotion gets injected into the marketplace, technical typically take over. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR.

Persons: Jensen Huang, ASML, SMH, Kilburg Organizations: VanEck Semiconductor, Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL Locations: Chicago

☆ These dividend-paying stocks could be in the 'early innings' of a rally
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

"As evidenced by XLV [Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund], price is back through the 50 day [moving average] on this relief rally," he said. "Not yet overbought, it looks to us like the early innings of a reacceleration back towards the highs. XLV YTD mountain Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund year to date On top of that rally is the added benefit of dividend payouts on many health care stocks. At least 51% of the Wall Street analysts who cover each stock rates it a buy, according to FactSet data. CI YTD mountain Cigna year to date Cigna beat earnings and revenue estimates in its second quarter when it reported results in August.

Persons: Rob Ginsberg, Abbott, Robert Ford, Dickinson, Cigna, Lina Khan, Merck Organizations: Wolfe Research, SPDR, CNBC Pro, Wall Street, nab, Abbott Laboratories, Company, Cigna's, Federal Trade Commission, CVS Health, UnitedHealth, Merck, Co Locations: . Connecticut

☆ Visa is undervalued considering its consistent growth, says Mike Khouw. How to trade it
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Michael Khouw | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

As a global leader in digital payments, Visa has 4.2 billion credit and payment cards in circulation across more than 200 countries. Through its advanced transaction processing network, VisaNet, the company facilitates payment authorization, clearing, and settlement, and it is one of the most remarkable and consistent growth stories around — along with fellow payment processing company Mastercard. The following chart illustrates its remarkably consistent growth since the pandemic plunge (which naturally suspended considerable economic activity). While a 30 P/E is higher than the market's, the S & P trades closer to 26 times earnings; Visa should trade at a premium. The ability for consumer spending growth to continue apace is limited, so presumably, topline growth will slow somewhat.

Organizations: Visa, Mastercard, DOJ, Nvidia, United Health, Southwest Airlines, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ The breakout in cruise line stocks may be just getting started, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( David Keller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

While charts like Carnival Corp. (CCL) have once again become overbought, the strength of the recent breakout suggests they may just be getting started. The longer a resistance level is tested, the more meaningful it becomes when the price finally breaks above this price ceiling. As long as CCL remains above this breakout level, the uptrend phase appears to be in good shape. Note the daily RSI which has pushed above the crucial 70 level on the recent breakout. The recent breakout for cruise lines like Carnival Corp. suggests that the uptrend phase may just be beginning.

Persons: Alan Shaw, Alexander Elder, David Keller Organizations: Carnival Corp, RSI, CMT, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ Watch Thursday's full episode of the Halftime Report — October 17, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | 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 Thursday's full episode of the Halftime Report — October 17, 2024"Fast Money Halftime Report" is on the front lines of CNBC's market coverage. Host CNBC's Scott Wapner and the Street's top investors get to the heart of the action as it's happening and help set the agenda for the rest of the day. Watch today's full episode on CNBC PRO.

Persons: CNBC's Scott Wapner Organizations: CNBC PRO

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