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☆ Wall Street thinks the US economy is getting back to normal. The election could change that
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

New York CNN —New data shows weakening in the US economy – Friday’s jobs report showed that unemployment ticked up to 4.1% in June. Inflation is easing, and so is economic growth – that combination means interest rate cuts could be on their way. Before the Bell spoke with Michael Reynolds, vice president of investment strategy at Glenmede, about investors, the economy and political landscape. We recognize that to have a thesis on the economy is to have a thesis on the consumer. The global market value for adult diapers was pegged at $12.8 billion in 2023, according to market research provider Euromonitor International.

Persons: Joe Biden, Bell, Michael Reynolds, we’ve, there’s, That’s, We’ve, Fumio Kishida, Read, Nathaniel Meyersohn Organizations: CNN Business, Bell, New York CNN, Nasdaq, Federal, DC, Traders, Fed, Federal Reserve, United Nations, UN, Euromonitor, Oji Holdings, Flags Locations: New York, Japan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, United States

☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Meta, PNC, Domino's, Charles Schwab, Roblox, SolarEdge & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Here are Monday's biggest calls on Wall Street: UBS reiterates Nvidia as buy UBS raised its price target on Nvidia to $150 per share from $120. Stifel upgrades Ecolab to buy from hold Stifel said it's bullish on shares of the food safety company. KBW upgrades Charles Schwab to outperform from market perform KBW said it's getting bullish on shares of Charles Schwab. Wells Fargo reiterates Meta as overweight Wells raised its price target on Meta to $625 per share from $593. Wells Fargo reiterates Roblox as overweight Wells raised its price target on the stock to $43 per share from $41 ahead of earnings on August 1.

Persons: Stifel, it's, Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, KBW, Guggenheim, ServiceNow, Wells, Riley, Emerson, Redburn, Wolfe, JPM, Raymond James, Gilead, Bumble, TD Cowen, Oppenheimer, Jefferies, Baird, Wedbush, RBLX Organizations: UBS, Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor, Meta, PNC, Bank of America, underperform Bank of America, Medicines, NSC, Apple, JPMorgan, Disney Locations: 2H24, Columbia, Norfolk, Asia

☆ Summer is a money pit for parents
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

The 34-year-old mom of four said most of these summer camps were already paid up front earlier this year. AdvertisementMeanwhile, 23% of parents, among those who reported they'd be paying for summer programs, expected to pay over $1,000 a month per child during the summer. Broadly, 61% of parents with kids under 18 years old said it "feels even more expensive to raise kids in the summer months." Bowling, who lives in LA, sends her children to a Jewish summer camp, which has long been held as an important cultural touchstone in the American Jewish community. "At the Y, we really want to make sure summer camp is accessible for all."

Persons: Paige Connell, Connell, Courtney Alev, Tom Rosenberg, Rosenberg, Alex Mnatsakanov, it's, Mnatsakanov, they'd, they're, Alev, It's, Dana Bowling, Bowling, Lisa Garcia, Garcia, doesn't Organizations: Service, Business, American Camp Association, Camp, Intuit, American Jewish, YMCA Locations: LA, American, Greater New York, she's

☆ Utility bills are getting cheaper, but AI could spoil the party
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementAlthough payments have declined, electricity prices — the chief component driving utility costs — have been rising quickly, BofA noted. The upswing is on account of increased power demand, fueled by a range of diverse sources. But AI is the front-and-center factor that will drive utility costs up over a potentially multi-decade horizon, BofA noted. Higher demand cloud servers has already caused a upswing in commercial electricity demand, such as in Virginia and Texas. AdvertisementFor investors, the rising power demand has drawn a spotlight on utility stocks, projected to be the AI boom's actual winners.

Persons: BofA, —, It's Organizations: Bank of America, Service, BofA Global Research Locations: Virginia, Texas

☆ Markets unfazed as Donald Trump has much better debate night than Joe Biden
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

London CNN —President Joe Biden had a shaky performance in last night’s presidential debate, triggering panic in the Democrat camp. Former President Donald Trump, meanwhile, repeated multiple falsehoods while doubling down on his record of cutting taxes and hiking tariffs during his first presidential term. If repeated in a second Trump term, many economists fear that kind of agenda could stoke inflation at a critical moment and add to America’s rapidly growing debt mountain. That could pull the typical year-end election relief rally forward, said Ed Clissold, chief US strategist at Ned Davis Research. The US dollar has also been reactive — it edged higher as initial CNN polling found that Trump was viewed as the winner of the debate.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, shrugged, ”, Keith Lerner, Barack Obama, Trump, Lerner, Ed Clissold, Ned Davis, Antonio Ernesto Di Giacomo, “, Goldman Sachs ’ Scott Rubner, Jonas Goltermann, Emmanuel Macron, Katie Nixon, France’s, CDK, Ramishah Maruf, Eva Rothenberg, aren’t, they’ve, Scott Campbell, CNN they’ve, Jordan Valinsky, Tim Wentworth Organizations: London CNN, Democrat, Trump, “, Biden, Ned, Ned Davis Research, Investors, Capital Economics, CNN, Renaissance, Northern Trust Wealth Management, CAC, CDK, Auto, Capital City Buick GMC, Bloomberg, Walgreens Locations: France, “, North America, United States, Canada, Berlin , Vermont, Eastern Europe, America

The third quarter starts on Monday with corporate earnings trends largely intact, but showing early signs of trouble in tech land. The good news: for the big-cap tech companies that are truly dominating the market ( Apple , Microsoft , Alphabet , Nvidia , etc.) Still no recession, in the economy or in earnings So far, we have a deceleration in big-cap tech earnings and clear signs the consumer wants lower prices. Earnings trends for tech may still be rising (even if it is decelerating), but the rest of the market is generally flattish on earnings. Earnings: rising Positive Tech earnings: rising but decelerating Negative Job growth: strong but moderating Positive Interest rates: moderating Positive Inflation: moderating Positive Consumer: increasingly cautious Negative

Persons: Jensen, Nick Raich, it's, Raich, Lori Calvasina, We've, I've, you've, Levi Strauss, General Mills, Tim Wentworth, Taco Bell, Mills Organizations: Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Big, Meta, Jensen Huang's, Scout, U.S, Equity, RBC Capital Markets, CNBC, Nike, Walgreens, Micron, FedEx, General, . Companies, Southwest Airlines, Pool Corp, Urban Outfitters, Yum Brands

☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Broadcom, Micron, Goldman Sachs, Carvana, Arista & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Here are Thursday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Goldman Sachs reiterates Micron as buy Goldman said investors should buy the dip in the stock following earnings on Wednesday. Jefferies reiterates Nvidia, Marvell and Broadcom as buy Jefferies said it's sticking with its buy rating on all three companies. " Morgan Stanley initiates Viking Therapeutics as overweight Morgan Stanley said the biotech company has "best-in-class potential." Morgan Stanley adds Goldman Sachs to the financials finest list Morgan Stanley added the investment banking giant to its top financials ideas list. Morgan Stanley reiterates Coca-Cola as overweight Morgan Stanley said it's sticking with its overweight rating on the beverage giant.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Bernstein, Apple, Mizuho, KBW, it's, Jefferies, AVGO, KeyBanc, Texas Consolidator, TD Cowen, Grindr, GRND, Morgan Stanley, JPM, Oppenheimer, Kyndryl, CVNA, Truist Organizations: Micron, Apple, Bank of America, Petrobras, of America, Mizuho, Holdings, Grab Holdings, New York Mellon, Deutsche Bank, Emerson Electric Deutsche Bank, Nvidia, Marvell, Broadcom, Energy, Crescent Energy Co, Citi, Arista Networks, Arista, Viking Therapeutics, Macquarie, TPG, Markets, JPMorgan, Bancorp, UBS, Disney, Cable Locations: MU, Brazil, Texas, North America, CA

☆ Wednesday's analyst calls: Stifel gets bullish on Tesla, FedEx seen rallying 40%, Citi boosts Nvidia
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

(This is CNBC Pro's live coverage of Tuesday's analyst calls and Wall Street chatter. Stifel opened coverage on Tesla with a buy rating and an ambitious price target as it sees multiple growth opportunities for the company. Crockett also increased his price target by $64 to $260, which now suggests shares can rally 24.4% from Tuesday's closing price. Goldman also hiked his price target by $7 to $52, now reflecting upside potential of 17.7% over Tuesday's close. Analyst Stephen Gengaro initiated the electric vehicle maker at a buy rating with a $265 price target.

Persons: Rosenblatt, Barton Crockett, Crockett, — Alex Harring, Atif Malik, Malik, Blackwell, Wolfe, Robinhood, Steven Chubak, Chubak, Jason Warnick, That's, Keith Gill, Katja Jancic, Jancic, Brian Ossenbeck, Ossenbeck, Campbell, Ken Goldman, hasn't, Goldman, underperformance, Stifel, Stephen Gengaro, Gengaro, Alex Harring Organizations: CNBC, Federal Express, JPMorgan, FedEx, Apple, Apple Intelligence, Android, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Citi, Wolfe Research, . Steel, BMO Capital Markets, U.S, Steel, Nippon Steel, Nippon, US, U.S . Steel, CPB, Tesla Locations: Tuesday's, Japan, U.S

☆ FedEx shares jump after hours as massive cost-cutting measures kick in
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Ece Yildirim | In Ecedyildirim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

FedEx shares soared more than 15% after hours Tuesday after the company reported results that topped analysts' estimates in both earnings and revenue. FedEx further expects the demand environment to moderately improve through the next fiscal year, according to Carere. Investor's eyes are also on the company's largest segment Express, which has been struggling with margin growth the past year. Subramaniam said improving performance of the Express segment is a "top priority" for the company. USPS was the largest customer for the company's Express segment.

Persons: Brie Carere, Carere, Raj Subramaniam, Subramaniam, John Dietrich Organizations: FedEx, LSEG, Services, Federal Express Corporation, U.S . Postal Service, United Parcel Service, UPS, USPS Locations: United States

☆ 34 stocks ready to outperform if Donald Trump retakes the White House and implements an 'America First' policy, according to Goldman Sachs
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Even though the S&P 500 has risen under Trump and Biden, the candidates' policy differences will likely have a significant impact on which stocks outperform, according to Goldman Sachs. 34 US-focused stocks to ownTrump's so-called "America First" agenda appears to be a tailwind for companies that generate most or all of their sales in the US, according to Goldman Sachs. Kostin and his colleagues recently highlighted their domestic sales basket, which comprises 50 stocks in the S&P 500 with that description. Within that group, there are 34 companies that Goldman Sachs said generated 0% of their revenue from outside the US in the last year. Below are 34 stocks that are set to outperform if Trump wins and implements tariffs, along with each stock's ticker, market capitalization, sector, and revenue from the previous 12 months.

Persons: —, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Goldman Sachs, David Kostin, Trump, Kostin, it's Organizations: Service, Republicans, Democratic, Business, White, Biden, Trump, Goldman Locations: China

☆ These stocks are the biggest bargains in the S&P 500 heading into the second half
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A collection of stocks with strong earnings potential and discounted valuations may be a good way for investors to find value in the market. CVX YTD mountain Chevron stock. FDX YTD mountain FedEx stock. Altria Group is the most discounted stock on the list, with the stock's trailing 12-month P/E representing a 116% haircut compared with its five-year average. MO YTD mountain Altria Group stock.

Persons: Peer, haven't, Mike Wirth, Thomas Wadewitz Organizations: Nvidia, Broadcom, Qualcomm, CNBC Pro, CNBC, Stock, ., Chevron, Exxon Mobil, FedEx, UBS, U.S . Postal Service, Altria, U.S . Food, Drug Administration, Conagra Brands, Marathon Petroleum Locations: U.S

☆ The stock market is having its best election year ever
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The S&P 500 alone has generated an average return of 7% during presidential election years since 1952, according to LPL Financial. If you limit that to election years in which the incumbent president is running for reelection, the average jumps to 12.2%. Yes, but: Market volatility in an election year tends to pick up in October and there are many months left in this cycle with potential surprises to come. “An autumn pullback fits well time wise with potential downside earnings revisions, make-or-break decision time for the Fed, and election uncertainty. The first round of the French election will be held on June 30, with a second round on July 7.

Persons: Goldman Sachs —, Ed Clissold, Ned Davis, they’re, It’s, Goldman Sachs ’ Scott Rubner, “, ”, Mark Hackett, Scott Chronert, Goldman Sachs, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Jim Reid, There’s, Emmanuel Macron, Katie Nixon, Chris Isidore ., they’ve, Samantha Murphy Kelly, ChatGPT —, Siri —, OpenAI, Siri, ChatGPT, hasn’t, — Organizations: London CNN — Traders, Investors, White, Ned, Ned Davis Research, Nasdaq, Citigroup, Goldman, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, UBS, Deutsche, Fed, United, Labour Party, Renaissance, Northern Trust Wealth Management, Alaska Airlines, Alaska —, Southwest —, Southwest, Railway Labor, Apple, Apple Intelligence, Microsoft, Google, Meta, Samsung, Cyberspace Administration, Wall, IDC Locations: United States, France, “, Alaska, China

☆ Disease, drought and alternative fruits: The orange juice industry is in crisis
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A worker at a citrus fruit farm separates the tangerines for sale on June 6, 2024 in Piedade dos Gerais, in Minas Gerais State, Brazil. Pedro Vilela | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesThe orange juice industry is reeling. The crisis has even prompted some orange juice manufacturers and blenders to explore whether alternative fruits, such as mandarins, apples and pears, can be used to dilute the drink. Bottles of Simply Orange orange juice are displayed for sale in a grocery store on September 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. High incidence of citrus greening

Persons: Pedro Vilela, Kees, Mario Tama, What's, greening, —, Greening Organizations: Getty, Vegetable Juice Association, CNBC, Intercontinental Exchange Locations: Piedade dos Gerais, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, Los Angeles , California, New York, Florida

☆ Tesla stock could soar 90% now that Elon Musk's pay package 'soap opera' is over, Wedbush says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Elon Musk's pay package approval removes a burden on Tesla's stock, Wedbush Securities said. AdvertisementTesla shares are on track to race higher with the firm's pay package dispute finally out of the way, Wedbush Securities wrote. With CEO Elon Musk approved to receive his $46 billion compensation package, the stock is at last unshackled from the uncertainty surrounding the compensation sage. "Tesla is Musk and Musk is Tesla....shareholders spoke loudly today." Tesla's robotaxi day in early August is the next potential catalyst for the stock, Ives.

Persons: Elon, Tesla, Dan Ives, —, Elon Musk, Musk, Ives, he's, Tesla's Organizations: Wedbush Securities, Service, didn't, Tesla Locations: Delaware

☆ Here are 9 stocks that can benefit from Fed interest rate cuts
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Housing We see Stanley Black & Decker as a major beneficiary of Fed rate cuts due to its link to the housing market. On the one hand, lower rates mean a bank like Wells Fargo makes less money on the money it lends. Biotech Danaher should also see some benefit as lower rates lead to improved funding dynamics for biotech companies. Like in housing, monthly payments become far more manageable at lower rates, and therefore affordability and demand, stand to increase. Salesforce , which has also highlighted more measured deal activity, might not benefit as much from lower rates.

Persons: Jerome Powell, Stanley Black, Decker, Stanley, That's, Wells, Morgan Stanley, SVB, Ford, We're, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, David Paul Morris Organizations: Nasdaq, CNBC, Fed, Biotech, Silicon Valley Bank, Ford, Palo, Networks, Microsoft, Jim Cramer's Charitable, Bloomberg, Getty Locations: Wells, Wells Fargo, Silicon Valley, Colma , California

☆ Russia shuts down dollar and euro trading after sweeping US sanctions take aim at Moscow's financial lifelines
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Russia's Moscow Exchange halted dollar and euro trading on Thursday. AdvertisementRussia's central exchange has barred dollar and euro trading, spelling an end to a market that's been open since the Cold War. Trades were halted Thursday on the Moscow Exchange after it became one of many targets of an expansive new US sanctions package. The latest sanctions are part of a US effort to sever Russia from foreign financial support, taking aim at virtually any global lender that transacts with Moscow. Last month, the yuan made up over half of foreign currency trades in Russia, the FT reported.

Persons: That's, —, Moex Organizations: Russia's, Russia's Moscow Exchange, US, Service, Clearing Center, Settlement Depository, Financial Times, Bloomberg Locations: Russia's Moscow, Moscow, Russia, Ukraine, Russian, Beijing

Oppenheimer raised its price target on Nvidia after the company completed a 10-for-1 stock split. 7:07 a.m.: Baird increases First Solar price target Baird thinks First Solar has more room for growth after soaring 46% in the past month. His buy rating and $238 per share price target implies more than 23% upside ahead. — Brian Evans 5:41 a.m.: Oppenheimer raises Nvidia price target after stock split Nvidia's momentum will continue, according to Oppenheimer. — Brian Evans 5:41 a.m.: JPMorgan says buy Shopify Shopify is the "online sale you don't want to miss," according to JPMorgan.

Persons: Oppenheimer, Baird, Ben Kallo, Kallo, — Brian Evans, Apple's, Samik Chatterjee, WWDC, Atif Malik, We're, Goldman Sachs Michael Ng, OpenAI, Brian Evans, Morgan Stanley, Adam Jonas, Ford, Jonas, Ford's, Rick Schafer, Schafer, Reginald Smith, Smith, Fred Imbert Organizations: CNBC, Nvidia, JPMorgan, iPhone, Citi, Ford, China EV Locations: Monday's

☆ China's explosive export growth could make trade tensions with America even worse
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

China's exports in May blew past estimates, rising 7.6% year-over-year in dollar terms. But as cheap products flood the US and EU, Western leaders are responding with trade barriers. But as Beijing unloads its products on the world, it's turning up the heat on trade tensions. Friday's data suggests that technology products are boosting China's exports, resulting from the country's growing emphasis on advanced manufacturing. Last month, President Joe Biden announced fresh tariffs against Beijing's advanced products, including quadrupling the duties on Chinese electric vehicles.

Persons: that's, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Leland Miller, Donald Trump's, Neil Shearing Organizations: Service, Reuters, European Union, Beijing's, Republican Locations: EU, Beijing, China, Southeast Asia

Analyst Stephen Grambling reiterated his overweight rating on shares, which he thinks should move higher based on potential earnings upside. Analyst Christopher Horvers upgraded the big-box retailer to overweight and hiked his price target by $15 to $81, which suggests 25.4% potential upside. Analyst Tom O'Malley's price target is now $145 per share, which implies 19.9% potential upside from Friday's close. Ramsey also attributed his new price target to the firm's latest data center modeling which estimates a software-based revenue breakout for Nvidia. He raised his price target to $150, which implies 40.8% upside from Friday's close.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Stephen Grambling, Grambling, — Pia Singh, Christopher Horvers, Horvers, Tom, O'Malley, TD Cowen, Matthew Ramsey, Ramsey, Rajat Gupta, Gupta, CVNA, Joseph Moore, Moore, Fred Imbert Organizations: CNBC, Monday, JPMorgan, North America Gaming, Illinois Senate, Walmart, Nvidia, Barclays Barclays, Sovereign, Broadcom, AMD Locations: Illinois, North, IL

☆ The politics and competition driving Disney's high stakes $60 billion theme parks expansion
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

The next wave of Disney theme park expansion in the U.S. is primed to be in California rather than Florida. The decision requires Disney to put a minimum of $1.9 billion in theme parks, lodging, entertainment, shopping and dining within 10 years. In Florida, Disney has had a more difficult time navigating the political landscape — leading to Disney World development tie-ups. In its fiscal 2024 second quarter , Disney's Parks & Experience division, which includes theme parks, resorts, cruises, hotels, and consumer products grew sales by nearly 10% to $8.93 billion and operating income by more than 12% to $2.29 billion. "Comcast's exposure to, and reliance on the Theme Parks segment is about to expand dramatically," according to MoffettNathanson.

Persons: —, Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, Bob Iger, Iger, Nelson Peltz, Jeff Marks, Disney's, Laurent Yoon, Bernstein, Yoon, Orlando, Peter Supino, Harry Potter, Supino, Jim Cramer, Jim Cramer's, Jim, Mario Tama Organizations: Disney, Republican Florida Gov, CNBC, Comcast, What's, that's, Disney's Parks, Parks, Disney Destiny, Sunshine, Universal, Wolfe Research, Universal Studios Hollywood, Wall Street, Getty Locations: U.S, California, Florida, Anaheim —, Southern California, NBCUniversal, DeSantis, Orlando, Golden, Anaheim, Anaheim , California

☆ Here are 3 ways Meta could pivot if 10% of its ad revenue were to disappear
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The "revenue driver" in question is last year's advertising blitz from large online Chinese retailers that made up about 10% of Meta's overall revenue. Evidence of slower or moderating ad spending from big retailers with ties to the world's second-largest economy could force Meta to lean into some of its other strengths. Analysts at the firm conducted a stress test — benchmarking a worst-case scenario for Meta's Chinese ad revenue in the second half of 2024. Mizuho analysts said Meta can leverage volume drivers such as increasing the ad load on Reels using artificial intelligence. Mizuho also believes special events like the U.S. presidential election and the Olympics should help support ad spending in the back half of the year.

Persons: Shein, Bernstein, Temu, Mizuho, monetization, Josh Silverman, we're, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Jonathan Raa Organizations: Wall Street, Holdings, Nasdaq, Meta, Mizuho, Amazon, U.S, Google, CNBC, Nurphoto, Getty Locations: Temu, China, Ireland, Shanghai, Singapore, U.S, London, Meta

Shares of Logitech are up 2% on the year and could rally another 17%, if Scemama's target price holds true. Analyst Kristine Liwag accompanied the move by raising her price target to $225 from $178. The bank reiterated its overweight rating on the credit card stock but lifted its price target to $275 from $265. International revs should run above the 10%+," the analyst added. Goldman analyst Tina Hou set a 12-month price target of $34, while Bank of America analyst Ming Hsun Lee set a price objective of $35.

Persons: Bernstein, Goldman Sachs, Goldman, TZE, Brian Lee, Lee, — Spencer Kimball, Didier Scemama, Scemama, — Lisa Kailai Han, Morgan Stanley, Kristine Liwag, Heico's, Liwag, Stanley Black, Decker, Julian Mitchell, Mitchell, Wells, Wells Fargo, Donald Fandetti, Fandetti, Canaccord, Kingsley Crane, Crane, Oppenheimer, Jed, Kelly foresees, FanDuel —, Kelly, Zeekr, Tina Hou, Ming Hsun Lee, Hou, Stacy Rasgon, Rasgon, Fred Imbert Organizations: CNBC, Broadcom, Bank of America, Investors, Technologies, Department of Energy, Logitech, Boeing, Barclays, Stanley, Nvidia, American, Express, American Express, U.S . American Express, Wall, Zeekr, China EV, China, Geely Automobile, AMD Locations: Monday's, EU, U.S, China, BofA

☆ Utility stocks offer AI exposure and a hedge against a slowing economy at a good price, Goldman says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Utility stocks are an affordable way to gain exposure to the artificial intelligence trend and hedge against a slowing economy even after the sector's recent rally, according to Goldman Sachs. Yet, utility stocks still remain relatively affordable. Goldman is forecasting above consensus earnings growth of 2% on average in 2026 for the 16 utility stocks it covers. NextEra , Xcel Energy , Sempra and Southern Company offer the best exposure to the data center power demand surge among Goldman's buy-rated stocks, according to the bank. "However, a return to a rising bond yield environment could weigh on the performance of utilities," the Goldman analysts said.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Ryan Hammond Organizations: Utilities, Xcel Energy, Sempra, Southern Company, American Electric Power Company, Eversource Energy, FirstEnergy Corp, Federal Reserve, Goldman Locations: U.S

☆ 3 signs the housing market's affordability recession is finally ending
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementWhile growth has normalized, prices still remain elevated, with median prices of existing and new homes both near all-time highs. In fact, the Housing Affordability Index fell to its all-time low last year, but Schwab noted that it seems to be pushing back up from the bottom. AdvertisementThe bank added that mortgage rates are likely to keep drifting higher, as federal interest rates normalize at around current levels. "Yet, a stabilization in activity, price growth, and interest rate volatility will likely provide a more stable foundation for the sector."

Persons: —, Charles Schwab, Schwab, That's, homebuilders, it's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Redfin

☆ The small-cap slump is getting historically long. Here's what needs to change for a rebound
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

"With yields holding firm at elevated levels , large caps continue to outperform small caps. Hopes for multiple rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year have dimmed after recent inflation readings showed signs of stickiness. An economy that is growing more slowly, but with cooler inflation, could be the combination small caps need. Small caps could also benefit from an uptick in the global economy that benefits areas like manufacturing that has heavy representation in the small-cap index. Investors who really want exposure to small caps could also look outside of the U.S. Wolfe Research analyst Rob Ginsberg said in a May 29 note to clients that global small caps are outperforming their U.S. counterparts and are poised for a potential breakout.

Persons: Russell, Todd Sohn, JC O'Hara, Roth MKM, Chad Miller, you've, Miller, Cayla, Seder, Mark Haefele, Solita, Angelo Kourkafas, Edward Jones, Rob Ginsberg, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: CNBC, ESG, Silicon Valley Bank, Federal Reserve, Big Tech, Companies, UBS, Institute, Supply, PMI, Investors, U.S . Wolfe Research Locations: Thrivent, Silicon

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