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☆ Electric Ram pickup debuts in Super Bowl ad that pokes fun at rivals, sex-drug commercials
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-12 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Ram's 2023 Super Bowl ad debuts the production version of the Ram 1500 REV electric pickup that is expected to go on sale late-next year. DETROIT – Stellantis will air a 60-second Super Bowl ad for its Ram brand to indirectly take shots at the current all-electric vehicle market, specifically pickup trucks. "Are you excited about buying an electric vehicle but worry that it could leave you ... The ad debuts the production version of the Ram 1500 REV electric pickup that is expected to go on sale next year. Online reservations for the electric pickup, which debuted as a concept in January, also open Sunday.

☆ The 2023 Super Bowl Ads Will Feature Booze, Betting and Jesus
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( Megan Graham | Patrick Coffee | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +10 min

The Super Bowl ads on Sunday are poised to promote an unusual mix of alcohol brands, gambling and Jesus. The Super Bowl still regularly draws an audience of around 100 million people, making it TV’s biggest event of the year and advertising’s biggest night. Planters’ Super Bowl ad features comedians mocking Mr. Peanut. The ads are likely to strike a lighter tone than the occasionally somber messages of Super Bowl ads in recent, highly politicized years or the early pandemic, said Anjali S. Bal, an associate professor of marketing at Babson College. Many Super Bowl advertisers have again released their ads well before Super Bowl Sunday to increase their chances of being seen.

☆ Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the market Tuesday: Fedspeak, video games, memesters
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

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Buying a Super Bowl can be a big risk because it's a big investment months ahead of the game. Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes said during the company's January earnings call that its brand Crown Royal will run its first Super Bowl ad this year. Anheuser-Busch's move is an indication that the sky-high price of running a Super Bowl ad is getting harder for companies to justify. Bookings typically happen in May, said one ad agency exec who's purchased many Super Bowl ads for clients, including this year. Super Bowl ad slots sold briskly for both Fox this year and NBC last year.

☆ DraftKings cuts 140 jobs as part of reorganization
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( Contessa Brewer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The entrance from the elevators, designed to resemble a tunnel entering a stadium, is pictured at the new DraftKings office in Boston. DraftKings is eliminating 140 jobs, or about 3.5% of its workforce, as part of a reorganization. DraftKings said it's shifting investment from business-to-business into mobile developments. DraftKings also said roles are being eliminated in the U.S and internationally, but primarily in its Europe, Middle East and Africa segment. Earlier this week, DraftKings and Molson Coors announced a partnership related to their Super Bowl ad.

☆ Molson Coors and DraftKings team up to let fans bet on 'high stakes' Super Bowl ad
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( Stefan Sykes | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The partnership marks Molson Coors' return to the Super Bowl after a hiatus of 33 years, according to the company. That agreement ended in 2022, and Molson Coors is making a splashy return to the advertising event with an ad campaign specifically leading up to its Super Bowl spot. during the Super Bowl ad. Multiple endings have been filmed, and even Molson Coors' CEO doesn't know how the commercial will end, they said. Correction: This article has been updated to correct how long Molson Coors has been unable to advertise during the game.

☆ For Super Bowl Ad, Coors Light Brewer Taps Into Online Sports-Betting Appetite
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-27 | by ( Suzanne Vranica | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

An ad from Molson Coors announcing that it is teaming up with online sports-betting company DraftKings. Molson Coors Beverage Co. is seizing on the popularity of online sports betting to generate buzz during Super Bowl LVII, as the maker of Coors Light and Miller Lite returns to the big game after a 33-year hiatus. The Chicago-based company had long been kept out of the Super Bowl because rival Anheuser-Busch InBev NV had exclusive rights to be the sole alcohol brand to be featured during the game, which it gave up last year. In anticipation of its return, Molson recently ran print, online and outdoor ads asking consumers which of its two light beers—Miller Lite or Coors Light—deserves the brewer’s coveted Super Bowl spot.

☆ Factbox: California rampage is the latest U.S. mass shooting
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

In 2018, a former Marine combat veteran killed 12 people in a bar in Thousand Oaks. The deadliest shooting in modern California history was in 1984 when a gunman killed 21 people at a McDonald's restaurant in San Ysidro, near San Diego. - THOUSAND OAKS, Nov. 7, 2018 - A former Marine combat veteran killed 12 people in a bar in Thousand Oaks, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. - WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2013 - A former Navy reservist working as a government contractor killed 12 people at the Washington Navy Yard. - AURORA, July 20, 2012 - A masked gunman killed 12 people at a cinema in Aurora, Colorado.

☆ Bud Light and Budweiser are getting a makeovers at this year’s Super Bowl
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The latter, he said, “broke through” during the Super Bowl, but “needs time and commitment” to grow. In recent years, customers have been increasingly choosing premium or Mexican lagers, putting Bud Light out of favor with some beer drinkers. Garbe said the beer is the company’s “number 1 growth engine” and is soon set to overtake Bud Light in sales. Fox, which will broadcast Super Bowl LVII, is reportedly charging $7 million for a 30-second spot during the February 12 game in Glendale, Arizona. Liquor giant Diageo (DEO) is making its Super Bowl debut this year with an ad for Crown Royal whisky.

☆ Molson Coors is launching its first-ever zero-proof cocktail
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Molson Coors is typically known for its lineup of beers and booze, but its newest drink isn’t either. Its arrival comes as Molson Coors broadens its portfolio beyond beer and expands into new growth categories that are sparking consumers’ interest, including canned cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. “We know a lot of consumers are starting to either moderate or temper and think about their consumption habits,” Jamie Wideman, vice president of innovation for Molson Coors exclusively told CNN. Molson Coors Beverage CompanyRoxie is available in three flavors: Passionfruit, pineapple and mango. The company’s direction beyond traditional beer stems from a 2019 decision to rebrand itself from Molson Coors Brewing Company to Molson Coors Beverage Co (TAP)mpany as a result of declining beer sales.

☆ A major beer maker says shoppers are finally balking at rising prices — and it could signal inflation's near its peak
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-07 | by ( Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Supply chain costs have driven up beer prices. The maker of Corona says customers have started to buy less beer where prices are highest. And for that reason, beer sales are a solid indicator of the state of the economy when inflation is in play. Other players in the beer supply chain, including the stores that sell Modelo and Corona, up their own prices to varying degrees on top of the wholesale price, Newlands explained Thursday. Some supply chain costs are coming down as imports and overall freight demand cool, but those will take time to hit the balance sheet, and then perhaps eventually the shelf.

☆ Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls of the day: Apple, Amazon, Uber, Nike, Boeing, Netflix & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Baird names Boeing a top 2023 pick Baird named Boeing as a top idea this year and says it sees a recovery in aerospace. UBS names Target a top pick in 2023 UBS says it sees Target as a market share gainer in 2023. Wells Fargo initiates Snowflake as overweight Wells said in its initiation of the stock that it's built to "weather the storm." Piper Sandler names Amazon a top 2023 pick Piper Sandler says it sees share gains and easing comps for the e-commerce giant. " Bank of America names Domino's a top 2023 pick The firm says Domino's is well positioned in a declining macroeconomic environment.

☆ Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Tesla, Apple, Wynn, Amazon, Wendy's, Delta & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

We are lowering our relative ratings on ALLY, COF and MTB from Overweight to Equal Weight and ZION from Equal Weight to Underweight." Wells Fargo upgrades Wynn to overweight from equal weight Wells said in its upgrade of the casino company that it sees a significant reopening opportunity for the stock. " Wells Fargo initiates Mondelez as overweight Wells said the food products company has "superior" fundamentals. Wells Fargo downgrades Molson Coors to equal weight from overweight Wells said in its downgrade of the stock that it sees downside to estimates. Baird names Wells Fargo a top 2023 pick Baird said it likes the risk/reward for the banking giant in 2023.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Tesla, Coty, PayPal and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A Tesla vehicle is displayed in a Manhattan dealership on January 30, 2020 in New York City. Check out the companies making the biggest moves in the premarket:Tesla — Shares fell 5% after reporting a record 40% growth in deliveries. JPMorgan analyst Ryan Brinkman cut his price target on the stock Tuesday, saying he sees more downside ahead. Coty is increasing exposure to China and travel retail, which should allow for recovery tailwinds, analyst Korinne Wolfmeyer said. PayPal — Shares gained nearly 3% premarket following an upgrade to a buy from a hold rating by Truist.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Tesla, Wynn, Traeger, Amazon and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Tesla – Shares of Tesla shed 13% after the company announced fourth-quarter vehicle deliveries that fell short of Wall Street's expectations. Wynn Resorts – Shares of Wynn Resorts added more than 2% after Wells Fargo upgraded the hotel and casino operator, saying it sees a significant reopening opportunity and citing China's moves toward a full reopening. MGM Resorts added 1%. Molina Healthcare — The health care company slid nearly 5% despite the company saying it expects revenue from California Medicaid to double under revised contracts. PayPal – Shares added 4.1% after Truist upgraded PayPal to buy from hold, saying that estimates now look reasonable.

☆ Goldman Sachs' inflation picks — 10 stocks to buy if prices are peaking
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Here are 10 of those names: Two pharma biotech companies made the cut, including Viatris , which has the highest earnings yield on the list. In the banking space, KeyCorp is among the names that should fare well, according to Goldman Sachs. Also on the list is Microchip Technology , which has an 8% earnings yield and 4% estimated earnings growth in 2023. Lastly, Molson Coors Beverage should also outperform amid decelerating inflation, according to Goldman. Molson Coors has an 8% yield and it's estimated earning growth for 2023 is 6%, per Goldman.

☆ Limiting volatility has driven Clarkston Founders fund to outperform in 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-12 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The Clarkston Founders Institutional Fund has always tried to avoid volatility. The Founder's Fund has lost about 2.8% in 2022, notably outperforming other mid-cap value funds, which are down an average 7.2%, and a Morningstar benchmark index, which is lower by 5.6%, all through Dec. 9. As a result, the $610-million fund has a below average beta — a measurement of volatility relative to the broad market — of 0.85, according to Morningstar, versus 1.08 for all mid-cap value funds. The fund ranks in the 15th percentile of all mid-cap value funds in 2022, and is in the 23rd percentile over the past five years. Clarkston's investment policy emphasizes what it calls "quality value" stocks, regarded as high quality and considered undervalued relative to their long-term cash flows.

☆ Rakuten’s Super Bowl Ad Return Will Emphasize Savings in an Uncertain Economy
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Megan Graham | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +3 min

Shopping platform Rakuten plans to return as a Super Bowl advertiser in February to highlight how it can help consumers save money shopping during an uncertain economic time. The company, a U.S.-based division of Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten Group Inc., earlier this year made its first appearance as a Super Bowl advertiser to raise its awareness with U.S. customers. Super Bowl LVII will air Feb. 12, 2023, on Fox. Fox said in September that 95% of its Super Bowl ad inventory had been sold. “A Super Bowl ad may seem incongruent with layoffs or declining general health of the business or category.”Marketers more broadly are responding to inflation by emphasizing the value of their brands, whether by pushing lower prices or by showing how their products last longer.

☆ Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the market Tuesday: JPMorgan double upgrade, oil prices dip to $75
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Later in the session, prices turned lower and U.S. oil prices are dropping another 1% on Tuesday. Deutsche Bank updates Club name Estee Lauder (EL) to buy from hold; raises price target to $266 per share from $209. In off-price target, the Club likes and owns TJX Companies (TJX), with T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods brands. However, Deutsche Bank raises price target on Club holding and Corona beer maker Constellation Brands (STZ) to $249 per share from $244; keeps hold rating. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

☆ Why Wall Street's bullish on 3 Club stocks Wednesday — and our take, too
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Apple (AAPL), Constellation Brands (STZ) and Ford Motor (F) were subject to Wall Street research on Wednesday. Club take: China's Covid-19 lockdown measures have posed a risk to Apple's iPhone manufacturing, but we believe it's a temporary one. Club take: Ford has benefitted from higher pricing power as a result of supply chain challenges impacting production. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER .

New York CNN Business —From retailers and computer chip makers to the oil-and-gas industry, businesses are scrambling to find workarounds where possible for a potentially devastating freight rail strike. Retailers, which rely on rail to move cargo from ports to warehouses, are considering shifting the timing of orders and shipments. Critically, the rail strike could disrupt the supply of chlorine and other critical chemicals used to keep drinking water safe. The oil-and-gas industry, for instance, warns a rail shutdown would spark fuel supply crunches and price spikes. “Congress appears likely to intervene in the coming days to avert a rail strike,” economists at Goldman Sachs wrote in a note to clients on Tuesday.

☆ Top 25 roundup: Rasir Bolton helps No. 2 Gonzaga defeat No. 4 Kentucky
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

4 Kentucky on Sunday night at Spokane, Wash.Drew Timme added 22 points and Julian Strawther had 20 points and 14 rebounds for Gonzaga (3-1). Reigning National Player of the Year Oscar Tshiebwe had 20 points and 15 rebounds for Kentucky (3-2). Jacob Toppin scored 16 points, Cason Wallace had 14 points and four steals and Antonio Reeves scored 10 points off the bench for the Wildcats. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 15 points in the loss, while Campbell finished with 12 points. Mekhi Lairy and Julian Lewis each scored 12 points in defeat for Miami (1-5), which dropped its third straight.

☆ Complexity for Marketers Has Meant Opportunity for Ad Agencies
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Megan Graham | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +7 min

Their performance is striking compared with ad agencies’ plight five years ago: Facebook and Google had established direct relationships with marketers and were winning growing portions of their ad budgets before agencies could even offer their services. Newsletter Sign-up WSJ | CMO Today CMO Today delivers the most important news of the day for media and marketing professionals. PREVIEWSome major owners of ad agencies watched their growth slow or flatten in 2017 and 2018. Agency companies have responded by building practices to help marketers on platforms like TikTok and Amazon. Marketers navigate outside partnersSome major marketers still want to keep a close handle on some of their data efforts.

☆ Miller Lite is selling a Christmas tree stand that doubles as a beer keg
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Jennifer Korn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN Business —Miller Lite has quite a gift waiting under the tree for beer lovers this year: a new Christmas Tree Keg Stand. The tree stand – basically a small table used to support the tree – can fit around a quarter-barrel keg beneath it. The design “makes it seem as if beer is being poured from the tree,” Sarah Showak, associate marketing manager at Miller Lite, said in a company blog post Wednesday. The holiday line is meant to target consumers during a season that traditionally boosts liquor sales in general, at the expense of beer, according to the blog post. Miller Lite is a unit of Molson Coors (TAP), a beverage giant that also owns brands that include Coors Lite and Blue Moon.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Uber, Abiomed, Peloton, Carvana, Molson Coors and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Uber – Shares of Uber jumped 12% after the company reported revenue that exceeded Wall Street's expectations. J&J shares fell 1%. Molson Coors Beverage – Shares of Molson Coors fell 3.8% after the beer giant reported earnings that fell short of expectations. Goodyear Tire – Shares fell 13% after the tire company's earnings fell short of expectations due in part to higher costs and a surging dollar. Gartner – The research firm was up 7.5% after it beat per-share earnings expectations, according to StreetAccount, and issued positive full-year guidance.

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