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☆ Want a Tesla alternative? Analysts and fund managers reveal their top EV stocks
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-16 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Now, a precipitous plunge in its share price in 2022 puts its value well under $400 billion. At the end of last week, the EV maker cut prices in the U.S. and throughout Europe in what's being viewed as an effort to boost sales volumes. But there have also been some self-inflicted pains too: the long-running Twitter saga ; Musk's massive sale of Tesla shares ; and a capacity expansion in the face of slowing demand. Tesla alternatives For Deutsche Bank, Chinese EV maker Nio is the only pure-play name among its top automotive picks for 2023. Nio shares ended Friday at $11.81, down over 60% over the last year.

☆ Goldman Sachs says Asia tech is about to rebound — and reveals a chip stock to play it
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

But Goldman Sachs believes the region's tech sector is headed for a "major bottom" — and subsequent upturn — in the first half of 2023, which could open the door for investors to jump back into Asia tech stocks. Investors seeking to cash in should act early, according to Takayama, who said stock prices will "rebound rapidly." TSMC among top picks One of Goldman's top picks is chip behemoth Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company . Fourth-quarter revenue at TSMC rose 43% to 625.5 billion Taiwan dollars, which fell short of estimates, according to FactSet data. Nevertheless, TSMC remains an analyst favorite, with 90% of analysts covering the stock giving it a buy rating, according to FactSet.

☆ Why Singapore isn't imposing new travel rules on visitors from China
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

watch nowBut he said travel volumes between Singapore and China are "very low" — with fewer than 1,000 people arriving from China daily. "As of now, we run 38 weekly flights from China to Singapore, compared to around 400 flights pre-Covid," he said. Current rules are effectiveSo far, more than a dozen countries have announced new rules for visitors from China. In the same month, seven imported cases became severely ill, and only one was from China, he said. 'We do not discriminate'Ong noted that while some countries are imposing a pre-departure test requirement on visitors from China, Singapore will "not discriminate because severe cases can originate from any country."

☆ We can’t ignore Grab’s huge customer base, says McDonald’s Singapore
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | 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 EmailWe can’t ignore Grab’s huge customer base, says McDonald’s SingaporeBenjamin Boh, managing director of McDonald's Singapore, speaks to CNBC's JP Ong about the growing partnership with Grab, and how the company adapted to the Covid-19 restrictions.

☆ Grab co-founder discusses safety measures in place to protect drivers and customers
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailGrab co-founder discusses safety measures in place to protect drivers and customersTan Hooi Ling, co-founder of Southeast Asian tech giant Grab, told CNBC's JP Ong that the company is able to track every ride on a 24/7 basis.

☆ Morgan Stanley says these 'standout names' take sustainability seriously — and have upside to boot
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Embracing sustainability doesn't have to come at the expense of financial performance — Morgan Stanley named several European companies it says have managed to show just that. These stocks are rated overweight and have average upside of around 20% to 35%, the bank added. Morgan Stanley described the company as a "global leader" in cement decarbonization, and its "ambitious" medium-term decarbonization target puts it in a "league of its own." Morgan Stanley also named German utility firm RWE on its list. The bank estimates that RWE will achieve around 16 billion euros ($17 billion) of free cash flow in 2023.

☆ Morgan Stanley names its top pick in Chinese tech — and gives it over 70% upside
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Several investment banks have become more bullish on China's tech sector in recent weeks — and Morgan Stanley's one of them . The investment bank has named Alibaba its "top pick" in the Chinese tech sector — for the first time in three years. Alibaba is also well placed to benefit from a consumption recovery in China and continued operational efficiency improvement across segments, according to Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley sees more upside for Alibaba when it comes to earnings, forecasting earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) growth of 18% into 2026. Morgan Stanley has a base case price target of $150 on Alibaba, and an upside to $200 per share in a bull case.

☆ 'An expensive mistake': Citi says stop hoarding cash — and reveals two areas to invest in
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-11 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Last year was a tough one for stock and bond investors, many of whom flocked to the relative safety of cash amid the market turmoil. But Citi is now warning of the perils of hoarding cash. "Amid the uncertainty, we see various ways to put cash to work and seek portfolio income. Citi warned that hoarding excess cash could "prove an expensive mistake over time" and instead advised investors to have "fully invested, globally diversified portfolios" for the long term. Dividend growers One way to deploy excess cash is in dividend stocks , according to Citi.

☆ China’s reopening has gotten Wall Street excited. Here’s how the pros are playing it
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Over the past week, a host of Wall Street banks have turned increasingly bullish on the world's second-largest economy and have upgraded their outlook on Chinese stocks. Morgan Stanley expects China's GDP to grow by an "above-consensus" 5.4% in 2023, on the back of a "fast-tracked" reopening and more proactive policy easing. Meanwhile, UBS says Chinese stocks look increasingly attractive. How to play the reopening Against this backdrop, analysts have named a slew of both Chinese and global stocks they think will benefit most from China's reopening. Bank of America's domestic reopening beneficiaries include consumer stocks such as alcoholic beverage makers Kweichow Moutai and Tsingtao Brew , airline stocks including China Southern Airlines , as well as online travel platform Trip.com .

☆ Evercore’s Mark Mahaney reveals his top tech picks for 2023 — and says one could soar by nearly 200%
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

But top tech analyst Mark Mahaney has a positive outlook on the sector. Top stock picks Mahaney said Netflix is "at the top of my list of stocks that we are recommending this year." "One of the reasons I like Uber is that it has just hit this free cash flow inflection point," he told CNBC last week. "They finally reached positive free cash flow for the first time in the June quarter and repeated that trick in the September quarter. Mahaney has a price target of $115 on the stock – an implied potential upside of 53% to its Jan. 5 closing price.

☆ Energy will be the big winner of 2023, investor says — and names the stocks to cash in
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Energy stocks had a bumper year in 2022 — it was the best-performing sector by a long mile and is expected to remain a big winner this year, according to investment veteran Louis Navellier. "I am expecting energy stocks to lead in 2023, since they have the strongest forecasted sales and earnings," Navellier, who is chairman and founder of growth investing firm Navellier & Associates, told CNBC Wednesday. Navellier's optimism comes amid a slow start for the energy sector. As such, it's now time for "seasonal demand to start pushing up crude oil prices," Navellier told CNBC's "Street Signs Asia." He expects energy stocks to eventually comprise approximately 30% of the S & P 500 , up from the current 6%.

☆ Market pro names 4 tech stocks to buy the dip after 2022 sell-off
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The latter is an index that comprises 100 of the largest non-financial companies that trade on the Nasdaq. The Invesco QQQ Trust is often seen as a barometer of the tech sector's performance, given its heavy tech weighting. While Ware acknowledged that valuations of these large-cap tech companies have gone off a cliff, he remains confident in their longer-term growth. Stock picks The current sell-off thus presents a "great opportunity" for long-term investors to buy the dip, including in tech giants such as Apple and Alphabet , according to Ware. Those stocks weren't spared in last year's tech rout and have sold off significantly despite their strong underlying fundamentals.

☆ These low-volatility stocks beat the market last year — and analysts see further upside in 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As market pros warn investors of bumpy times ahead , CNBC Pro used FactSet data to screen for low-volatility stocks that not only beat the market in 2022 but are expected to rise further this year. "Beta" is a measurement of a stock's volatility ; a beta of 1 means that a stock's volatility is equal to the market, whereas a beta below 1 means that stock is less volatile than the market. Its largest shareholder Deutsche Telekom made the list too, with the company given average upside of 34.5%. Fertilizer Stocks Fertilizer stocks Nutrien and Corteva made the screen too. Some 54% of analysts covering the stock still rate it a buy, however, with consensus estimates give the stock average upside of 38.6%

☆ Will 2023 be a better year for the chip sector? Wall Street pros weigh in and share their top picks
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-27 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

It's been a tough year for the once-booming semiconductor sector. But several Wall Street pros are urging investors to take a longer-term view on the sector, given the importance of the semiconductor chip in several key secular trends. The bank said the next leg of growth for the sector will be led by government spending on renewable energy and carbon neutrality. The bank named Analog Devices , Marvell Technology , Globalfoundries and Microchip Technology among its top stock picks in the chip sector. TSMC in the headlines One chip stock that has consistently been on investors' radars is semiconductor powerhouse Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).

☆ What's next after a brutal year for tech? Market watchers share their views — and top stock picks
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-26 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

If you invested in tech stocks in 2022, chances are you're sitting on a loss right now. As they head into 2023, investors could be forgiven for thinking that the worst of the tech rout is over. Big Tech is 'not dead' Michael Yoshikami, founder and CEO of Destination Wealth Management, said Big Tech is "not dead," though it will take time to recover. Goldman Sachs and Citi also see pockets of opportunities within Big Tech, with both naming Amazon and Meta Platforms as their top picks for 2023. The sector has traditionally been viewed as a growth sector, but some analysts say tech stocks are now value stocks instead.

☆ European markets head for positive open as global sentiment gets a boost
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Destination Wealth CEO Michael Yoshikami said he expects "tremendous" market volatility in 2023, but investors need not stay on the sidelines. "The alternative is you pull the money out of the market, you put it in cash till the market comes back. So, this is a way for you to safely still be in the market in more defensive names while still being able to participate in the market if it rises." He named six big-cap stocks that investors can take shelter in. — Zavier Ong

☆ 'Boring. That's the key': Investor recommends 6 big-cap stocks for another rocky year ahead
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The stock market has been extremely rocky this year, and market watchers aren't expecting that to change in 2023. Stock picks While many investors shunned tech stocks this year, including the biggest names in the sector, Yoshikami has three Big Tech stocks among his top picks. Yoshikami also likes Alphabet for its digital advertising platform and "dominant" global market position in search. Costco is another stock that Yoshikami likes, given the company's "solid track record as a well operated and efficient" retailer. "Given the high operating leverage these businesses face, the stronger financial position of Airbus is a key advantage," Yoshikami said.

☆ Fund manager says a recession is ‘imminent’ — and names cheap stocks to play it
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The yield curve is already signaling that a recession could be on the horizon. I think that's pretty clear," fund manager Steven Glass told CNBC's "Street Signs Asia" Monday. So, we think the bond market suggests that could likely be a recession in probably the next year," Glass added. An inverted yield curve occurs when interest rates on shorter-term U.S. Treasury bonds are higher than longer-term ones. With inflation likely to remain higher-for-longer in the near term and companies facing earnings pressure, Glass said he is focusing on companies with earnings visibility.

☆ Southeast Asian venture capital firms expect to be pickier in 2023 than in 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Sheila Chiang | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Venture capital-backed companies only raised $369 billion for the first three quarters of 2022, according to Crunchbase data. Malte Mueller | Fstop | Getty ImagesVenture capital firms in Southeast Asia will probably be pickier next year, with valuations plunging and economic headwinds slowing growth in 2022. Sequoia Southeast Asia raised a $850 million fund in June, East Ventures raised $550 million in July, and Insignia Ventures Partners raised $516 million in August. Indonesia-based e-grocery company HappyFresh ceased operations in Malaysia after seven years, while Grab discontinued its quick commerce service GrabMart Kilat in Indonesia. "The 15-minute model of quick commerce in Southeast Asia is very difficult because the unit economics are very negative.

☆ Is China set for a rebound in 2023? Wall Street pros weigh in — and reveal how to trade it
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Morgan Stanley turned bullish on China stocks for the first time in nearly two years, upgrading China to overweight versus emerging market stocks on Dec. 4 as the country embarks on a "clear path set towards reopening." 'Good long-term play' John Leiper, chief investment officer at Titan Asset Management, thinks now might be a good time for investors to snap up Chinese stocks. Leiper believes Chinese stocks represent a good long-term play given solid structural drivers, overly negative sentiment, and attractive valuations. Meanwhile, Goldman Sach s estimates a full reopening could drive 20% upside for Chinese stocks . HSBC is another major bank to turn upbeat on Chinese stocks, saying "after a tough year, things can only get better − and we believe they will."

☆ Goldman Sachs reveals outlook for Greater China tech – and names its top picks for 2023
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

One segment of the stock market that has been particularly beaten down is the tech sector. Goldman Sachs , however, has a mixed outlook on the sector for 2023. In a note titled "Greater China Tech: Demand outlook by sub-sectors; key indicators and top picks for 2023" on Dec. 9, the bank shared its outlook and top stock picks for the various sub-sectors. Goldman's top picks in the automotive software segment include ThunderSoft, Desay and ArcSoft Corp, while the bank's top pick in the cybersecurity software segment is Beijing Venustech. Smartphones Goldman expects growth in the smartphones segment to remain flattish in 2023, driven by soft shipments in China.

☆ Morgan Stanley is bullish on this Big Tech stock it says could rally by 64%
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Investors this year have mostly shied away from growth stocks in favor of safer bets given aggressive interest rate hikes and other headwinds. But the tech giant has held up relatively well compared to its peers. Though Apple is currently trading at a 20% premium to the S & P 500 , Morgan Stanley said an analysis that relies purely on price-to-earnings ratios "underappreciates the durability of Apple's ecosystem." Morgan Stanley also expects Apple's services business to return to double-digit year-on-year growth, after having missed analyst estimates for the fourth quarter ended September . "We believe Apple still has room to grow in its core business," Morgan Stanley said.

☆ Bank of America names the tech stocks set to benefit from a driverless car boom
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Once considered the stuff of science fiction, Bank of America says self-driving cars now have "real-world visibility." The bank said it expects 2.2 million autonomous vehicles to be on the roads by 2028, citing research by consultancy firm Berg Insights. Internet companies Bank of America said this ramp-up in autonomous vehicles has "broad implications" for internet companies. The bank added that getting the cost of autonomous vehicles down to the level of conventional autos will be key to their transition. Bank of America has a price target of $43 on Uber, giving the stock potential upside of 59.3%.

☆ Dan Niles is positive on this corner of tech, names two global stocks to buy
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

U.S. tech stocks have been a minefield for investors this year, but hedge fund manager Dan Niles is optimistic on the sector elsewhere. Niles, who is founder and senior portfolio manager of the Satori Fund, told CNBC's "Street Signs Asia" Friday that his fund just bought some international tech stocks. It has short positions in tech stocks with advertising exposure. On the flip side, he warned investors off cloud computing and software stocks with "consumption-based models that will be hurt by tech company layoffs." So everybody needed to buy software, cloud computing resources, make sure their business survived," Niles told CNBC's "TechCheck" separately last week.

☆ Goldman Sachs ups its price target on one athleisure stock, giving it over 30% upside
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( Zavier Ong | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Goldman Sachs has upped its price target on athleisure retailer Lululemon , describing it as a "best-in-class market share gainer." The bank reiterated its buy rating on the stock in a note Friday and raised its 12-month price target to $431 from $383 prior. "We continue to believe Lululemon's innovation engine is best-in-class, leading us to believe that Lululemon will continue to demonstrate above-trend growth," she wrote. "We believe Lululemon is well-positioned given limited reliance on promotions and strong pricing power. She added that the company will benefit from "cost tailwinds" in 2023, which would help deliver "solid" earnings per share growth.

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