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☆ Western Alliance stock surges as results allay deposit fears
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Noel Randewich | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

April 19 (Reuters) - Shares of Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL.N) surged 24% on Wednesday after the U.S. regional bank posted stronger-than-expected earnings and said its deposits had stabilized, helping allay fears that last month's banking crisis could envelop more lenders. Wedbush Securities raised its rating on Western Alliance to "outperform" from "neutral" and added the bank to its "Best ideas list", among stocks including Apple (AAPL.O) and Microsoft (MSFT.O). Western Alliance's results soothed concerns about the stability of regional banks following worst U.S. banking crisis since 2008. The rally in Western Alliance following its report stood out among several regional banks that have posted quarterly results this week. Western Alliance's stock remains down over 40% from early March, before Silicon Valley Bank's collapse.

☆ Western Alliance's stock surges as results allay deposit fears
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Noel Randewich | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"We are seeing positive news from a regional bank that was in the crosshairs of the whole crisis. Western Alliance's results soothed concerns about the stability of regional banks following worst U.S. banking crisis since 2008. The rally in Western Alliance following its report stands out among several regional banks that have posted their quarterly results this week. Citizens Financial Group Inc (CFG.N) was trading near flat after reporting a quarterly profit early on Wednesday that missed Wall Street's estimates. Western Alliance's stock remains down over 40% from early March, before Silicon Valley Bank's implosion.

The two-year Treasury yield , most reflective of short-term rate expectations, hit a one-month high and the 10-year yield hit a four-week high as traders scaled back expectations of rate cuts later this year. Earnings from regional banks were mixed, with Citizens Financial Group Inc (CFG.N) falling 3.4% after its first-quarter results missed estimates. Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL.N) rallied 17.3% after the regional bank posted stronger-than-expected earnings and said its deposits had stabilized after the March banking crisis. Declining issues outnumbered advancers by a 3.70-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and a 2.40-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq. The S&P index recorded 10 new 52-week highs and one new low, while the Nasdaq recorded 17 new highs and 57 new lows.

Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) fell 2.5% after the video-streaming pioneer beat analysts' earnings estimates for the first quarter but offered a downbeat forecast. The two-year Treasury yield , most reflective of short-term rate expectations, hit a one-month high of 4.29% and the 10-year yield hit a four-week high as traders scaled back expectations of rate cuts later this year. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee and New York President John Williams are set to speak later in the day. Earnings from regional banks were mixed, with Citizens Financial Group Inc (CFG.N) falling 2.4% after its first-quarter results missed estimates. Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL.N) rallied 20.4% after the regional bank posted stronger-than-expected earnings and said its deposits had stabilized after the March banking crisis.

☆ Futures retreat as Treasury yields rise, Tesla slides
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) slipped 1.6% after the video-streaming pioneer beat Wall Street earnings estimates for the first quarter but offered a downbeat forecast. ET (1800 GMT), and investors will scrutinize it for impact on the recent banking crisis on economic activity. ET, Dow e-minis were down 165 points, or 0.48%, S&P 500 e-minis were down 25.5 points, or 0.61%, and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were down 120.75 points, or 0.92%. Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL.N) rallied 15.5% after the regional bank posted stronger-than-expected earnings and said its deposits had stabilized after the March banking crisis. Shares of banks First Republic Bank (FRC.N), Zions Bancorporation (ZION.O) and Pacwest Bancorp (PACW.O) rose between 1.1% and 4.1% in premarket trade.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Rivian, Western Alliance, Peloton and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Netflix posted a quarterly revenue of $8.16 billion, slightly below the $8.18 billion expectation per Refinitiv. Zion rose 4.3% ahead of its earnings report after the bell. Tesla — The electric vehicle maker pulled back 1 % ahead of its scheduled quarterly earnings after Wednesday's closing bell. CDW issued quarterly revenue guidance of $5.1 billion, which came out below the $5.58 billion consensus estimate from analysts surveyed by FactSet. Citizens Financial reported earnings per share of $1, falling short of analysts' expectations of $1.13, according to Refinitiv data.

United Airlines — The airline lost 0.9% in the premarket after it announced a net loss for the first quarter. The company reported $11.43 billion in revenue, slightly above the $11.42 billion estimated. The company posted earnings per share of $1.35, which fell below the $1.41 consensus estimate from analysts polled by Refinitiv. Ally Financial — The digital financial services company's shares were down 1.3% after its first quarter earnings and revenue missed Wall Street's expectations. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.23, topping against a consensus estimate of $1.20 per share, according to FactSet.

☆ Morning Bid: Crowded bonds unnerved
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

This has some wondering if the recent dash for cash and top-rated bonds has become a bit crowded and how much more tightening central banks have to do. As we move into the weeds of the first-quarter U.S. earnings season, it's been a mixed bag so far. That clearly unnerved UK government bonds - where 10 year yields jumped 10bps - but it also jarred sovereign bonds around the world. Elsewhere, further signs of healing were evident in the global bank funding market. Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (8316.T) sold $1 billion of additional tier-1 debt, the first major global bank to sell the risky securities since similar bonds issued by Credit Suisse were wiped out last month.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Tesla, Las Vegas Sands, IBM and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Las Vegas Sands — The stock rose 4.3% after the casino and resort company issued quarterly results. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.36, beating the consensus estimate of analysts polled by Refinitiv by 10 cents. For its fiscal fourth quarter, the company anticipates adjusted earnings of $5 per share and $3.1 billion in revenue. Zions reported earnings per share of $1.33, falling short of analysts' expectations of $1.53, according to Refinitiv. Alphabet preliminarily reported between $108 million and $109.5 million in first-quarter revenue, while analysts polled by FactSet estimated $101.6 million.

☆ Western Alliance deposits stabilize, profits beat, shares rise after hours
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

April 18 (Reuters) - Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL.N) on Tuesday posted profits that surpassed estimates and said its deposits stabilized after the March banking crisis, news that sent its shares soaring 15% in after-hours trading and also lifted shares of other U.S. regional banks. The company said some 73% of its deposits were insured and immediately available liquidity exceeds uninsured deposits, it said. Its proportion of insured deposits was well above industry norms among the 50 largest U.S. banks. Western Alliance and other regional lenders came under pressure recently, with consumers moving money into bigger banks after the failure of two U.S. lenders triggered worries about a broader crisis and funding costs. Last month, Western Alliance affirmed its full-year deposit growth forecast of 13% to 17%.

Wells Fargo fared less favorably, down 0.3%, and regional banks including Zions (ZION.O) and First Republic (FRC.N) fell. Net interest income, a measure of how much a bank earns from lending, surged 49% to $20.8 billion. Meanwhile, Wells Fargo set aside $1.21 billion in the quarter to cover for potential loan losses, compared to a release of $787 million a year earlier. "While most consumers remain resilient, we've seen some consumer financial health trends gradually weakening from a year ago," Mike Santomassimo, Wells Fargo finance chief, told analysts. More banking results are due over the coming week, including Bank of America (BAC.N) and Goldman Sachs (GS.N) on Tuesday and Morgan Stanley (MS.N) on Wednesday.

JPMorgan, the biggest U.S. lender by assets, reported a first-quarter profit that beat estimates with interest income offseting weakness in dealmaking. PNC shares were last down 1.9% while Zions was off 3.3% and Comerica Inc (CMA.N) shares fell 3.0%. First Republic shares fell 1.5%. Citi shares rose 4.2% and Bank of America was up 3.0% as their investors appeared to be encouraged by JPM's news. Morgan Stanley shares rose 0.9% while Goldman shares were up 1.1%.

☆ As earnings season begins, S&P 500 forecast looks less weak
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-14 | by ( Caroline Valetkevitch | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

That compares with their week-ago forecast for a 5.2% year-over-year decline in the quarter. S&P 500 earnings fell 3.2% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2022, based on Refinitiv data, which means the first quarter still would mark a second straight quarterly decline in U.S. earnings, or a profit recession. Investors have been eagerly awaiting quarterly results from banks following the collapse of two U.S. regional banks in March. A slew of other regional banks are still due to report in the coming weeks, including Zions Bancorp (ZION.O) on Wednesday. Quarterly results are also expected next week from Goldman Sachs Group (GS.N) and Netflix (NFLX.O).

☆ Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Deutsche Bank named industrial Club holding Honeywell (HON) a short-term investment idea, citing its "highly attractive portfolio at this point in the cycle." The firm maintained an overweight rating on JNJ stock and a price target of $195 per share. Susquehanna maintained a positive rating on the stock and price target of $260 per share. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.

☆ Here are Wednesday's top analyst calls of the day: Disney, Apple, Amazon, Dutch Bros, Meta & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-05 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Bank of America reiterates Disney as buy Bank of America said Disney remains "best-in-class." Piper Sandler reiterates Apple as overweight Piper said its survey checks show Apple is still a top pick for teens. Bank of America upgrades Livent to buy from neutral Bank of America said the lithium company's "value proposition" has increased. " Wedbush upgrades Dutch Bros to outperform from neutral Wedbush upgraded the coffee chain and said it sees more upside. Bank of America reiterates Apple as buy Bank of America raised its price target on Apple to $168 per share from $158 and said it sees iPhone trends stabilizing.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Johnson & Johnson, FedEx, Zions and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-05 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A FedEx delivery man is seen on Chestnut Street in San Francisco on January 11, 2023 as atmospheric river storms hit California, United States. Zions Bancorporation — Shares of Zions Bancorporation rose 3.2% after Baird upgraded the regional bank stock to an outperform rating. Lamb Weston — Shares of the potato processing giant were up about 1% ahead of the company's scheduled earnings release on Thursday. FedEx — Shares of the shipping company gained 3.1% in premarket trading after FedEx announced a dividend hike and a corporate reorganization. FedEx said it will raise its dividend by 10%, consolidate its different business divisions and change its executive compensation packages.

☆ These stocks are the biggest winners when oil prices surge
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-03 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Oil prices are on a tear to start the new quarter, and if history is any guide, some stocks are better positioned to benefit from rising prices. The recent surge comes after oil prices tumbled last month to their lowest since December 2021 as Silicon Valley Bank's collapse rattled traders and spurred fears that a banking crisis could dent global economic growth. With oil prices at highs, CNBC Pro screened for the S & P 500 that consistently win during these times. Here are the names that made the list: Given their close correlation to oil prices, it's no surprise that energy stocks topped the list. While energy stocks, on average, benefit most when oil prices rise, other sectors also prosper.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Bed Bath & Beyond, Nikola, Virgin Orbit and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-31 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Bed Bath & Beyond – Bed Bath & Beyond shares dipped 2% before the bell, building on a more than 26% loss from Thursday's session. Virgin Orbit — Virgin Orbit shed nearly 43% after announcing that it would halt operations "for the foreseeable future" as it fails to secure funding. Virgin Orbit also said it will eliminate about 90% of its workforce. BlackBerry — Shares fell about 2% after the software company posted fourth-quarter revenue that fell slightly short of consensus estimates. Regional bank stocks — Some regional bank stocks that have been volatile in recent weeks rose Friday.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Bed Bath & Beyond, Digital World Acquisition, Nikola and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-31 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

An exterior view of a Bed Bath & Beyond store on February 7, 2023 in Clifton, New Jersey. Digital World Acquisition — Shares of the SPAC linked to former President Donald Trump advanced 6.3%. Nikola — Nikola shares sank 11% after the electric-truck maker announced plans for a $100 million secondary stock offering priced 20% below Thursday's close. Regional banks — Shares of closely followed regional bank stocks advanced, with the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) up 0.8%. elf Beauty — The cosmetic company's stock gained 5.2%, reaching a 52-week high.

Scott Anderson answered the doorbell one night in March to find his 8-year-old neighbor waiting with a bag of popcorn. Mr. Anderson, the chief executive officer of Zions Bank in Utah, had helped the boy open an account on his birthday last year. “Is my money safe?” the boy asked, Mr. Anderson said at an industry conference last week.

☆ U.S. mid-tier lenders shares rise in Frankfurt after SVB deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON, March 27 (Reuters) - The Frankfurt-listed shares of several mid-tier U.S. lenders rose sharply on Monday, after a buyer emerged for large chunks of embattled Silicon Valley Bank's deposits and loans, which helped inject some much-needed calm into fragile markets. Shares in Pacific West Bancorp surged 16% in thin volumes in Frankfurt, while those in First Republic rose 7%. Frankfurt-listed shares of First Citizens were indicated 7.4% higher. Shares in Keycorp (KEY.N), , Western Alliance (WAL.N), and Zions (ZION.O) were indicated between 3.6% and 8% higher, although no trading volume had gone through by 0700 GMT, according to Refinitiv data. Reporting by Joice Alves; Editing by Amanda CooperOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

The fresh price falls in Europe came as investors were looking to see how far U.S. authorities would go to shore up the banking sector, particularly fragile regional lenders. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo 1 2CDS surge on banking sector turmoilUBS CHALLENGESThe global banking sector has been shaking since the sudden collapse this month of SVB and Signature Bank. But the worries spread quickly, and on Sunday UBS (UBSG.S) was rushed into taking over Swiss rival Credit Suisse after it lost the confidence of investors. Separate sources told Reuters that UBS has promised retention packages to Credit Suisse wealth management staff in Asia to stem a talent exodus. Standard Chartered (STAN.L) Chief Executive Bill Winters said on Friday the wipeout of Credit Suisse bondholders had "profound" implications for global bank regulations.

The global banking sector has been rocked since the sudden collapse this month of two U.S. regional banks sparked fears of contagion to other lenders. Separate sources told Reuters that UBS has promised retention packages to Credit Suisse wealth management staff in Asia to stem a talent exodus. Credit Suisse and UBS declined to comment, while the Justice Department did not immediately respond to Reuters' emailed requests for comment. The takeover of Credit Suisse has also ignited broader concerns about investors' exposure to a fragile banking sector. Standard Chartered (STAN.L) Chief Executive Bill Winters said on Friday the wipeout had "profound" implications for global bank regulations.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Deutsche Bank, Coinbase, Block, Marathon Oil and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-24 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A Deutsche Bank AG flag flies outside the company's office on Wall Street in New York. Banks — Shares of U.S. banks fell as investors worried about the global banking system. First Republic Bank fell 3%, while Western Alliance , Zions Bancorporation and Fifth Third all lost more than 2%. Energy stocks — Energy names fell in in the premarket as oil prices slid, with investors worried about potential oversupply. Marathon Oil and Devon Energy fell about 3%.

March 20 (Reuters) - Shares of First Republic Bank (FRC.N) extended a recent slump on Monday with a 15% drop, after a report the regional bank could raise more money fanned worries about its liquidity despite a $30 billion rescue last week. On Sunday, Reuters reported that the lender was still trying to put together a capital raise but that no deal was imminent. Short sellers in First Republic made about $560 million profit on paper since last Monday, analytics firm Ortex said. The S&P 1500 regional banks index (.SPCOMBNKS) added nearly 3.4%, while S&P 500 banks (.SPXBK) gained 2.3%. A U.S. official told Reuters on Sunday that the deposit outflows that left many regional banks reeling in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank's failure had slowed and in some cases reversed.

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