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☆ There's a 'renaissance' coming for boring stocks. Here's how investors can position to take advantage, according to BofA.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Bank of America predicts large-cap value stocks will start to outperform growth stocks. AdvertisementThe most boring area of the stock market is poised for a "renaissance" of outperformance, according to Bank of America. AdvertisementA hard landingAnother scenario in which value stocks should outperform is if the economy experiences a hard landing. That would likely lead to a sharp sell-off in growth-oriented stocks and the relative outperformance of value stocks. A world of structurally higher rates and inflation should bolster value stocks," Bank of America said.

Persons: —, Savita Subramanian, corporates, Banks, Ebrahim Poonawala, Consumer Staples, Staples, Subramanian Organizations: of America, Bank of America, Service, Equity, " Utilities, Energy, Banks, Consumer

☆ Consumer spending growth is stable, says BofA Institute’s Liz Everett Krisberg
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | 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 EmailConsumer spending growth is stable, says BofA Institute’s Liz Everett KrisbergLiz Everett Krisberg, head of Bank of America Institute, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to break down the Institute’s June Consumer Checkpoint Report, which provides real-time consumer spending and financial health estimates.

Persons: BofA, Liz Everett, Liz Everett Krisberg Organizations: Bank of America Institute

☆ Nvidia: Here's why BofA Securities maintains a bullish stance on the stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | 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 EmailNvidia: Here's why BofA Securities maintains a bullish stance on the stockVivek Arya, Bank of America Securities senior semiconductors analyst, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss if investors should buy Nvidia's stock at today's levels, how much Nvidia will support the software industry, and more.

Persons: Vivek Arya Organizations: Nvidia, BofA Securities, Bank of America Securities

☆ China's consumers are spending on experiences. Travel stocks to watch
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In a report last week about China's consumer market potential, Bank of America Securities analysts chose hotel operator H World as one of its top picks. "We believe H World is best positioned to capture long-term growth in the China hotel industry given best-in-class execution," the analysts said. BofA rates H World a buy, and expects its U.S.-listed shares can reach $47. That's 30% above where H World shares closed Thursday. In China, H World also owns master franchisee rights for Mercure, Ibis and Ibis Styles, and co-development rights for Grand Mercure and Novotel.

Persons: Wang Xing, Meituan, Styles, Grand, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Wang, Neil Shen, Shen, BTG's, BTG, Trip.com, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: HSBC, Hong, Bank of America Securities, Mercure, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Travelers, BTG Hotels, Shanghai, Jefferies Locations: Hong Kong, China, U.S, Asia, Macau, Taiwan, —, Mainland China

Oppenheimer raised its price target on Microsoft to $500 on the potential of increasing AI adoption. Shares of AT & T are up 9% on the year, but analyst Michael Rollins' $20 price target implies that shares could rise another 9%. Analyst Andrew Obin upgraded the Post-it and Scotch parent to buy from neutral and raised his price target by $15 to $120. Analyst Christopher Nardone upgraded the shoe maker to buy from neutral and raised his price target by $16 to $87. Analyst Jay Sole upped his price target on the clothing maker by $14 to $174, now suggesting upside of 43.4%.

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☆ Nvidia stock has another 24% to climb as it looks poised to dominate the computing market for the next decade, Bank of America says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The bank reiterated its $1,500 price target this week, implying another 24% upside for the stock. Nvidia will continue to dominate the computing market in the next upgrade cycle, the bank said. BofA strategists have a 12-month price target of $1,500 a share, implying another 24% upside from where the stock was trading late Thursday morning. Vivek Arya, a senior semiconductor analyst for the bank, added that he believed the stock would dominate the computer market for the next decade. Nvidia stock undergo a 10-for-1 split on Friday, a move that could be a catalyst for further gains as a lower share price helps draw more attention from retail investors.

Persons: —, Jensen Huang, Vivek Arya, Ayra Organizations: Bank of America, Nvidia, Service, AMD, Intel, Yahoo Finance, Wall Street, Apple

☆ Watch CNBC’s full interview with Virtus' Joe Terranova, HSBC's Max Kettner and BofA's Marci McGregor
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | 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 EmailWatch CNBC’s full interview with Virtus' Joe Terranova, HSBC's Max Kettner and BofA's Marci McGregorVirtus' Joe Terranova, HSBC's Max Kettner, and BofA's Marci McGregor join 'Closing Bell' to discuss Nvidia's run, the upcoming jobs report, and potential Fed reaction and what it all means for the markets.

Persons: Joe Terranova, HSBC's Max Kettner, BofA's Marci McGregor Virtus, BofA's Marci McGregor Organizations: Virtus

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☆ Stock market today: Indexes rise as weak private payroll data boosts optimism for rate cuts
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Stocks rose on Wednesday as investors took in weaker jobs data. Investors are solidly betting on at two rate cuts in 2024, according to the CME FedWatch tool. AdvertisementUS stocks ticked higher on Wednesday as traders took in soft jobs data and revved up their hopes for Fed rate cuts later this year. Meanwhile, annual wage growth remained level at 5% — both promising signs that the job market is coolingWeaker hiring trends are good news for the outlook for rate cuts. Investors are largely expecting the Fed to hold interest rates steady at its next policy meeting, but are still feeling bullish on rate cuts by the end of the year.

Persons: —, 1750,000 Organizations: Service, Treasury, ADP, Bank of America, Investors

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

☆ Bad economic news has been good for stocks, but that could change this week
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Bad economic news so far has been mostly positive for the stock market, as investors worry over whether the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates. The greenback often rises on bad news as investors seek the safety of cash and equivalents, while the stock market gains on good news. .SPX .DXY line 2024-04-01 Stocks vs. the dollar At the same time, economic data has generally deteriorated, or at least not met Wall Street forecasts. For the most part, bad economic news likely could help convince the Fed that the time is right to start lowering interest rates. Based on the prior two months, the unemployment rate would have to rise to 4.3% in May for that to happen.

Persons: Ohsung Kwon, Kwon, Dow Jones, Claudia Sahm, BofA Organizations: Federal Reserve, Bank of America, Citi, Fed, Bureau of Labor Statistics, New Century Advisors

☆ Bank of America lays out the perfect scenario for stocks to rally after the May jobs report
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The stock market faces a big test this week with the release of the May jobs report on Friday. Fewer than 125,000 jobs added would suggest that bad news for the economy may finally be bad news for stocks. According to a Monday note from Bank of America, the report needs to print within the "Goldilocks range" of 125,000-175,000 new jobs added in the month. To the downside, Bank of America said a May jobs report below 125,000 would be bad news for the stock market and could lead to a sell-off. Bank of America expects the May jobs report to come in at 200,000 jobs added during the month.

Persons: BofA, —, Ohsung Kwon, Kwon Organizations: Service, Bank of America, Federal Reserve

☆ BofA says chip stocks won't peak until mid-2026, and that these 3 sub-industries will thrive until then
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

That's as the chip industry often undergoes 10 quarters of upside after experiencing a downcycle, a pattern that has just begun. However, chip stocks (SOX) change direction 6-9 months ahead of cycle inflection, so semis could potentially peak sometime around 2H25, or another year+ from now," Bank of America said. Bank of America sees major upside potential for both, holding a $1,500 and $1,680 price objective on each. "Industrial/auto chip stocks are less crowded and offer diversification away from AI, with easier compares going into CY25E," the bank said. AdvertisementBank of America holds a price objective of $890 and $650.

Persons: —, That's, upcycle Organizations: of America, Nvidia, Broadcom, NXP Semiconductors, KLA Corporation, Service, Bank of America Locations: petering, 2H25, CY25E

☆ There are 4 reasons tech's dominance over the stock market could end this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Technology stocks have dominated the market for more than a decade. However, strong outperformance in tech may begin to spread to other sectors of the stock market, according to BofA. Here are four reasons tech stocks' dominance could end later this year, according to the bank. AdvertisementThe technology sector's dominance over the stock market could finally end later this year, according to Bank of America. Advertisement"As earnings accelerate outside of Tech, investors will likely become more price sensitive and seek out cheaper earnings growth," Subramanian said.

Persons: —, Savita Subramanian, Subramanian, COVID Organizations: Service, Bank of America, Tech, Federal Reserve, Treasury, Bank of, Technology, Communication Services, Nvidia, hyperscalers Microsoft, Rockwell Automation, ROK Locations: Tech, China, Japan

☆ BofA investment chief reveals his 2nd-half playbook: Buy dips in bonds, and sell stocks after the first rate cut
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-02 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Investors should buy dips in bonds and sell stocks after the Fed's first interest rate cut, according to Bank of America. The call from Bank of America investment strategist Michael Hartnett is a reversal of his "anything but bonds trade." The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates in the second half of the year. AdvertisementBank of America investment strategist Michael Hartnett is shaking up his trading playbook for the second half of the year. In a note on Friday, Hartnett recommended investors buy dips in bonds and sell stocks after the Federal Reserve makes its first interest rate cut.

Persons: Michael Hartnett, —, Hartnett Organizations: Bank of America, Federal, Service, Federal Reserve, ABB, UST, PMI, Fed

☆ The Fed needs more 'confidence' that inflation will be moving sustainably lower: BofA's Mark Cabana
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | 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 Fed needs more 'confidence' that inflation will be moving sustainably lower: BofA's Mark CabanaMark Cabana, Bank of America Securities head of U.S. rates strategy, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the move in global bond yields, what it means for markets, the Fed's rate path outlook, and more.

Persons: Mark Cabana Mark Cabana Organizations: Bank of America Securities

☆ We had cellphones, then feature phones, then smartphones. Now, 'IntelliPhones' are coming.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Alistair Barr | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

If AI tools on phones can really set them apart from current devices, consumers have a new reason to buy a fresh handset. Advertisement"We see the introduction of AI smartphones (IntelliPhones) as a once in a decade upgrade event," Mohan wrote. At Google's I/O conference earlier this month, the internet giant showed off several new AI capabilities for Pixel, Samsung, and other Android phones. AdvertisementMohan at BofA describes a wide range of new capabilities that could set IntelliPhones apart from smartphones and fire up the mother of all upgrade cycles. "We view the upcoming AI enabled phones (IntelliPhones) to drive a multi-year upgrade cycle similar to the step function improvement driven by the introduction of smartphones," he wrote, calling this a "once in a decade type of event."

Persons: —, Apple, Wamsi Mohan, Mohan, Sameer Samat, Siri Organizations: Service, Bank of America Securities, Business, iPhones, Wall Street, Pixel, Samsung, Google, Apple Locations: Google's, BofA

☆ Expect bond yields to peak soon and roll over in second half of 2024, says BofA's Paul Ciana
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | 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 EmailExpect bond yields to peak soon and roll over in second half of 2024, says BofA's Paul CianaPaul Ciana, Bank of America chief technical strategist, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' to discuss the outlook for yields, how far yields could fall, and more.

Persons: BofA's Paul Ciana Paul Ciana Organizations: Bank of America

☆ We are entering an era where current smartphones without AI will look dumb, says BofA's Wamsi Mohan
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | 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 EmailWe are entering an era where current smartphones without AI will look dumb, says BofA's Wamsi MohanWamsi Mohan, BofA Securities senior equity research analyst, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss what to expect from Apple's next launch event, how the new technology will differ from what's currently available, and if Apple will charge more for its AI services.

Persons: BofA's Wamsi Mohan Wamsi Mohan Organizations: BofA Securities, Apple

☆ Corporate earnings and economic growth are diverging. That's great news for stocks.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

An ideal setup for the stock market has arrived as earnings grow and the economy slows, Bank of America says. AdvertisementThe stock market has entered an ideal environment to generate further gains as economic growth slows while corporate profits continue to rise, Bank of America said this week. Those average returns fall to 3% with a 63% win ratio when earnings growth is falling and the economy is growing and drop to 2% with a 62% win ratio when both earnings and economic growth are falling. And when both the economy and corporate profits are rising, the S&P 500 delivered an average quarterly return of 2% with a 69% win ratio. At the same time, the bank sees corporate profits accelerating, with earnings per share growing 3% over the last 12 months.

Persons: BofA, — Organizations: Bank of America, Service

☆ This signal could be good news for the stock market
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Some analysts think that means good news for stocks in the second half of the year. While [gross domestic product] and the labor market seem to be slowing, earnings are accelerating,” wrote the Bank of America analysts. That means an improving manufacturing cycle but slowing services can lead to a divergence between market performance and economic performance. “We’ve witnessed records repeatedly break in both stock and housing markets over the past year.”In addition to unrelentingly high home prices, the housing market is also grappling with a chronic lack of homes on the market and elevated mortgage rates. Put together, it has resulted in a tough housing market, especially first-time buyers.

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☆ CNBC Pro Talks: Beyond Nvidia: Outperforming fund manager to reveal the AI stocks to buy
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Cnbc.Com Staff | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

As the hype surrounding artificial intelligence shows no signs of abating, one tech fund manager is set to reveal her top ways to play the AI theme. On Wednesday's Pro Talks, Pleydell-Bouverie — who co-manages Lionstrust's global tech, innovation and dividend funds — will name companies that are "selling the picks and shovels for AI" and are "already making money." Pleydell-Bouverie manages the Liontrust Global Innovation, Liontrust Global Dividend and Liontrust Global Technology funds. Over the year to the end of March, all three funds have beaten their benchmark indexes, with the Liontrust Global Technology Fund rising 51.9%, compared to the MSCI World Information Technology Index's 39.1%. Learn more from our previous Pro Talks: Should investors buy the dip in Lululemon?

Persons: Clare Pleydell, Bouverie —, Bouverie Organizations: Liontrust, Management, Big Tech, Tech, Liontrust Global Technology, Liontrust Global Technology Fund, Technology, CNBC, Nvidia Locations: London, Singapore

☆ Super Micro Computer shares were choppy after Nvidia earnings. Here's where analysts see it going
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Super Micro Computer emerged as an investor darling early this year, as Wall Street unearthed the stock, driving it higher with gains that rivalled even Nvidia's. After Nvidia reported blockbuster earnings last Wednesday, Super Micro's shares were rocky again. The prominence of data centers in the AI boom is another tailwind for Super Micro, BofA noted, given the cooling needs of such centers. BofA reiterated its buy rating on Super Micro, giving it a price target of $1,090, or potential upside of about 23%. In a May 20 note, JPMorgan said it has an overweight rating on Super Micro.

Persons: BofA, Supermicro, Paul Meeks, Meeks, JPMorgan, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Micro, Super, Nvidia, Wall, Portfolio Management, CNBC, JPMorgan, Intel, AMD Locations: United States

☆ OPEC+ meeting: Here's what to expect
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | 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 EmailOPEC+ meeting: Here's what to expectFrancisco Blanch, BofA Securities head of global commodity and derivatives research, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss what to expect from OPEC this weekend, if Chinese oil demand is rising, and more.

Persons: Francisco Blanch Organizations: BofA Securities

☆ Silver vs. gold: Bank of America names 4 ‘attractive’ ETFs to gain exposure to precious metals
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As the price of gold hits new all-time highs and silver rallies to a multi-year high, Bank of America has identified four exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that offer attractive exposure to precious metals. The top-rated ETFs include abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (ticker SIVR), iShares Silver Trust (SLV), Invesco DB Precious Metals Fund (DBP) and abrdn Physical Precious Metals Basket Shares ETF (GLTR). Bank of America rated all four ETFs "more attractive" in comparison to other ETFs with similar assets. These funds reflect baskets of physical precious metals, with varying allocations to silver, gold, palladium, and platinum. abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF SIVR is the cheapest silver fund in Bank of America's coverage, with a total expense ratio of 0.50%.

Persons: Jared Woodard, SLV, Michael Bloom Organizations: Bank of America, Precious Metals Fund, Bank of, Treasury, Bank, Precious Metals Locations: BofA

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