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This week marked halfway point of the earnings season, with 50% of S & P 500 companies having now posted their quarterly results. The S & P 500 is up about 0.7% week to date through Friday afternoon trading. Here are of the stocks that saw the largest gains this week, and where analysts see them going forward. Almost 70% of analysts covering Hasbro are bullish on shares, according to FactSet dating. Meta shares rose 11.5% this week after the company reported its first sales increase in four quarters, as well as higher-than-expected quarterly earnings.

☆ Big Tech earnings, crucial inflation call — here comes the biggest week of earnings season
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-22 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Stocks stuck to a holding pattern this week as investors brace for an incoming wave of Big Tech earnings and the Fed's favorite inflation reading. Earnings reports have generally been better than expected so far this first quarter. Humana (HUM) reports before the bell Wednesday; Meta Platforms and Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD) report after the bell Wednesday. ET: Personal Spending & Income (includes PCE Price Index) Club trades this week Just one trade: We added 150 shares of Coterra Energy (CTRA) on Wednesday. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

Trumzz | Istock | Getty ImagesOver the past two years, millions of low-income U.S. households have received broadband internet at a discount through two consecutive government programs. "Millions could be left in the dark without broadband service for the very same reasons they didn't have it in the first place." The Emergency Broadband Benefit, or EBB, which was approved by then-President Donald Trump in late 2020 and launched in February 2021, provided a $50 subsidy. That's considered an accomplishment, said Ken Garnett, chief strategy officer at Cal.net, a small internet service provider that serves rural inland areas of California. As of January, about $6.1 billion of the funds had been claimed by broadband service providers as reimbursement for discounting their services and products.

☆ Florida TV journalist fatally shot while reporting on a murder scene -police
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Feb 22 (Reuters) - A gunman opened fire on two television journalists reporting on a murder scene near Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, killing one and injuring the other, authorities said. The two journalists shot in Pine Hills, a suburb of Orlando, were a reporter and a photographer for central Florida cable TV outlet Spectrum News 13, which is owned by Charter Communications (CHTR.O), Mina said. The suspect, who has a lengthy arrest record, already has been charged with killing the woman in her 20s, who was shot in a vehicle hours earlier, Mina said. Mina said no motive had been determined for any of the shootings, but he said Moses was believed to be an acquaintance of the first victim. Reporting by Steve Gorman and Costas Pitas in Los Angeles; Editing by Eric Beech and Leslie AdlerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ A Florida TV station offered viewers raw, emotional coverage of the shooting of its own journalists
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

And now, in February 2023, it’s Spectrum News 13, a Charter Communications-owned cable news outlet in Florida. For now, Spectrum News 13 said it is withholding the names of the two journalists who were shot. “This is extremely devastating for all of us,” Spectrum News 13 reporter Celeste Springer said on the air. The Spectrum News 13 journalists were attacked while doing a job aimed at serving the public. “I don’t have the words,” Rebecca Turco, one of Spectrum News 13’s journalists, tweeted Wednesday evening.

☆ Philippe Laffont's Coatue adds to bets on Big Tech and Moderna
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-14 | by ( Jesse Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Meanwhile, Coatue's stake in Moderna grew by 12%, bringing the value of that position above $1.1 billion as of the end of December. The firm added several new positions in the quarter, taking relatively small stakes in Alphabet and Charter Communications , among others. Coatue also added to its stake in Tesla , a reversal from the third quarter r when it reduced the size of that position. The listed equity positions were worth $8.9 billion at the end of December, according to a CNBC calculation. Coatue also exited smaller positions in several stocks during the fourth quarter, including Palo Alto , Paramount Global, Shopify and Visa .

One of the really interesting questions here – this will be fascinating – the core of linear TV is sports rights. When you look at the size and scope of the linear TV business, it's huge. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty ImagesByron Allen, Entertainment Studios founder and CEO: I think linear TV will exist for a very, very long time. Simmons: I believe Apple, out of nowhere, will start making their own awesome televisions that have Apple TV embedded in them. We are witnessing early stages of this dynamic with deals like "NFL Sunday Ticket" on YouTube and the MLS deal with Apple TV.

☆ Goldman Sachs says these stocks have major upside following earnings
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-04 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Goldman Sachs analysts said this week there is a slate of stocks coming out of earnings that are just too attractive to ignore. CNBC Pro combed through Goldman Sachs' research to find the firm's top ideas for companies exiting quarterly reports. They include Tractor Supply, Charter Communications , Exxon Mobil , General Motors and Caterpillar. Tractor Supply The farm supply retailer continues to impress, according to Goldman analyst Kate McShane. The firm came away even more positive on the name after Tractor Supply's robust late January earnings report.

☆ Morning Bid: Chipped
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

A surge of 'soft landing' hopes for the U.S. economy on Thursday got sideswiped overnight after a dire industry readout from chipmaking giant Intel decimated its stock price after the bell. "We expect some of the largest inventory corrections literally that we've ever seen in the industry," he told Reuters later. Annual 'core' PCE inflation is expected to have slowed to 4.4% last month, the lowest in more than a year, from 4.7% in November. U.S. bonds of Adani firms also fell after Hindenburg Research flagged concerns in a Jan. 24 report about debt levels and the use of tax havens. They do not reflect the views of Reuters News, which, under the Trust Principles, is committed to integrity, independence, and freedom from bias.

☆ Comcast beats expectations even as broadband growth slows, Peacock racks up losses
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Comcast on Thursday reported fourth quarter earnings that topped analyst expectations despite persistent softness in broadband subscriber growth and mounting losses from its streaming service, Peacock. The company's top-line growth was fueled by higher revenue from its broadband and wireless businesses, as well as its theme parks segment. Here's how Comcast performed, compared to estimates from analysts surveyed by Refinitiv:Earnings per share : 82 cents, adjusted, vs. 77 cents expected: 82 cents, adjusted, vs. 77 cents expected Revenue: $30.55 billion vs. $30.32 billion expected. Yet even that number was a sign that cable broadband subscriber growth has slowed – especially compared to the early days of the pandemic. Still, Comcast's broadband subscriber base has remained stable and revenue for the segment increased nearly 6% during the quarter due in part to price hikes.

☆ Did the economy end 2022 with a bang or a whimper?
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-22 | by ( Paul R. La Monica | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

But the United States economy still seems to be chugging along just fine after experiencing a hiccup in the first half of 2022. Despite worries about weaker consumer spending during the holidays, economists are forecasting solid growth for the fourth quarter. Yearning for earningsMore blue chip companies will report fourth quarter results (and perhaps give guidance about the first quarter of 2023 and beyond) this week. But according to FactSet senior earnings analyst John Butters, earnings for the tech sector are expected to fall nearly 10% in the fourth quarter compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. Verizon (VZ), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Travelers (TRV), 3M (MMM), Boeing (BA), Dow (DOW), Visa (V), Chevron (CVX) and American Express (AXP).

☆ Earnings could keep the market on edge in week ahead as investors wait for Fed
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-20 | by ( Patti Domm | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

I do think that will happen even more in the week ahead as the Fed is in a blackout period. S & P Global PMI data is released for both services and manufacturing Tuesday. "The market continues to think the Fed does not have to administer as much medicine as the Fed tells us they plan to. Earnings, earnings, earnings Stocks were lower in the past week, with the S & P 500 off by 1.8%. "It's a mild earnings recession, but it's an earnings recession.

☆ Cox launches mobile business, joining Comcast, Charter, Altice
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In this photo illustration, the Cox Communications logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. Cox Communications is ringing in the new year with the official launch of its mobile business. The privately held cable and internet operator plans to announce the national launch of Cox Mobile Thursday at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Cox has trailed peers like Comcast , Charter Communications and Altice USA , which started offering mobile service to their customers in recent years and have been adding customers at a fast clip. Like Comcast and Charter's services, Cox Mobile will only be available to new and existing customers.

☆ Buy these broadband operators after valuations took a hit, Truist says
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Oversold conditions make now an opportune time to bet on shares of Comcast and Charter Communications , Truist said. Analyst Greg Miller upgraded shares of both Comcast and Charter to buy from hold, with respective $50 and $550 price targets. The recent investor flight from both stocks has created a valuation reset, he said. Comcast and Charter sold off sharply in 2022, falling about 30% and 48%, respectively. Comcast shares gained more than 1% premarket, while Charter added 1% on light volume.

☆ Stocks on the cheap — Here are 11 names with single-digit P/Es that could rally
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-31 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

On the tail-end of a down year, there are some stocks that might be cheaper than they should be. That has led to a down year for the majority of stocks — and all but one of the 11 sectors — in the broad index. But this sharp decline could present a buying opportunity, as some stocks are set to rally. Along with PulteGroup , it also has the lowest forward price-to-earnings ratio among the names on the list, at 6.2 times. Further down the list, United Rentals has a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.6.

☆ 2022 was tough for media stocks like Netflix and Disney, and 2023 doesn't look good, either
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-29 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

On top of that, companies are contending with lower ad revenue and more cord cutting. Tightening ad marketOn top of this, the ad market has worsened. Paramount missed third-quarter estimates after its ad revenue dropped, with its stock hitting a low in the following days. "We also anticipate that advertising streaming will become more important in the year to come," Solomon Partners' Boidman said. For media companies like Comcast and Charter Communications , lagging subscriber growth on the broadband front, rather than the pay-TV business, weighed more significantly on their stocks.

☆ This week's best-performing stocks include a popular sports apparel name and a drug maker
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-23 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Stocks struggled this week as recession fears resurfaced, putting a damper on last hopes for a market uptick. CNBC Pro used FactSet data to screen for the stocks with the greatest week-to-date percentage changes as of Friday's open. About 46% of analysts rate the stocks as a buy, with the consensus price target implying upside of more than 7% from Thursday's close. The stock's down about 49% this year, but the consensus price target suggests shares stand to gain more than 41% from Thursday's close. Energy stocks APA Corp and Halliburton also made the list, with shares rising 4% and 6.4%, respectively, this week, as of Friday's open.

☆ Wall Street ends lower after latest Fed rate hike
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Chuck Mikolajczak | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Economic data on Tuesday, which showed cooling consumer inflation for November, had heightened expectations a move by the Fed to halt rate hikes might be on the horizon next year. Nearly all of the 11 major S&P sectors ended the session in negative territory, with healthcare (.SPXHC) the sole advancer. Despite the Fed statement, U.S. Treasury yields were slightly lower after initially jumping in the wake of the announcement. Declining issues outnumbered advancing ones on the NYSE by a 1.39-to-1 ratio; on Nasdaq, a 1.42-to-1 ratio favored decliners. The S&P 500 posted eight new 52-week highs and two new lows; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 82 new highs and 223 new lows.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: SoFi Technologies, Charter Communications, Delta and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday:SoFi Technologies — The fintech stock jumped more than 7% after a filing showed CEO Anthony Noto bought $5 million in common stock. Charter Communications — Charter Communications dropped more than 13% after CEO Chris Winfrey said at an investor event the company will invest $5.5 billion over three years to upgrade its high-speed internet network. Morgan Stanley said it was a top auto pick for 2023. RingCentral — Shares of RingCentral climbed 4.8% after being upgraded by Morgan Stanley to overweight from equal weight. In its call, Morgan Stanley said the software company is underappreciated.

☆ CBS-owned stations added to free, rapidly growing local news streaming service VUit
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

He added: "It's a double-edged sword when making the transition to the [streaming] TV world." TV and streaming services are crawling all over each other for more content that retains viewers. Some companies like Sinclair have created their own free streaming services, and many affiliates use their websites and build their own apps to offer newscasts. VUit aims to work with CBS's local stations to boost their hyperlocal events on the platform and attract more eyeballs. A recent Iceman Challenge mountain bike race in Traverse City, Michigan, available only from local station WWTV on VUit's platform, garnered thousands of viewers.

☆ These stocks may be cheap buys even if a recession hits in the next 12 months
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

As investors deliberate over whether the Federal Reserve can navigate a soft landing, CNBC Pro identified stocks that are cheap even in a recession. To find stocks that are cheap in a recession scenario, we lowered earnings estimates for the next 12 months on S & P 500 companies by 30%. We then calculated the new forward price-earnings and compared it to the average forward P/E of the stocks over the past five years. The automobile manufacturing stock has a recession P/E of 10.6, and a 5-year average forward P/E of 48.7. Shares of Exxon Mobil has a recession P/E of 12.8, while its 5-year average forward P/E is 23.3.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Textron, Charter, Estee Lauder, Signet and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Carmen Reinicke | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Textron – Shares of Textron jumped 6% after the company won a U.S. Army contract that could be worth $70 billion to provide next-generation helicopters. Charter Communications – Charter Communications fell 5% after analysts at Citi added a negative catalyst watch to the company heading into its analyst day. Signet Jewelers – Shares of Signet Jewelers surged 18% after the company announced earnings results that beat Wall Street's expectations before the market open Tuesday. SVB Financial Group – Shares of SVB Financial slid nearly 4%, reaching a 52-week low earlier in the day. Semiconductor stocks – Semi stocks Advanced Micro Devices and Nvidia fell 4% and 3.1% respectively amid a broader selloff in the Nasdaq.

☆ Oakmark Funds' Bill Nygren sees these value stock picks as cheap
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Carmen Reinicke | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

There are opportunities to pick up value stocks in today's market, though it isn't cheap overall, according to Bill Nygren, a portfolio manager at Oakmark Funds. "There are lots of expensive stocks and lots of very cheap stocks," he said on CNBC's "Closing Bell" on Tuesday. He also likes a slew of media names including Charter Communications , Disney , Netflix and Warner Brothers Discovery. Nygren also likes Disney for its assets, including its theme parks and its outstanding film library. In the group, Oakmark thinks that Netflix, Disney and Warner Brothers Discovery are winners in that battle.

☆ The spread of P/E multiples is 40% wider than normal, says Oakmark's Nygren
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | 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 spread of P/E multiples is 40% wider than normal, says Oakmark's NygrenBill Nygren, Oakmark Funds, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss if he believes the overall equity markets are cheap, if the risk of recession is reflected in the stocks he favors and his thoughts on Charter Communications.

☆ 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry reveals 5 stocks he bought last quarter - after slashing his portfolio to a single holding
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Michael Burry expanded his US stock portfolio from a single holding to six last quarter. "The Big Short" investor placed bets on Qurate Retail, Charter Communications, and other companies. The value of Burry's portfolio jumped from about $3 million to over $41 million. Overall, Burry's US stock portfolio ballooned in size to $41.3 million, compared to only $3.3 million at the end of June. Read more: A Michael Burry expert breaks down what makes the 'Big Short' investor special.

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