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Inflation is the ‘top problem’ facing America, with no other issue coming close, survey shows
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Inflation is the ‘top problem’ facing America, with no other issue coming close, survey shows

A worker stocks items inside a grocery store in San Francisco, California, May 2, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Meanwhile, President Joe Biden also has faced blowback over continued inflation and plans to address the issue. A Twitter exchange between Biden and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos began on Friday when the […]

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Goldman Sachs gives senior managers a new perk: ‘Flexible vacation’ policy
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Goldman Sachs gives senior managers a new perk: ‘Flexible vacation’ policy

David Solomon, CEO, Goldman Sachs, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2020. Adam Galacia | CNBC Goldman Sachs is giving its top managers a new perk more common in the tech industry: the ability to take as much vacation time as they want. The investment bank told managing directors and partners last […]

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5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday

Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Dow set to open slightly lower after 7 straight weeks of selling Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., May 13, 2022.  Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters U.S. […]

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Bank of America says it’s time to buy this electric vehicle stock as sales improve
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Bank of America says it’s time to buy this electric vehicle stock as sales improve

It’s time to bet again on shares of electric vehicle maker Nio , according to Bank of America. Analyst Ming Hsun Lee upgraded Nio to buy from neutral, citing better sales, improved margins during the second half of the year and an attractive valuation. “We like NIO for its (1) advantages in the premium smart […]

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DraftKings shares can more than double from here, Jefferies says
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DraftKings shares can more than double from here, Jefferies says

Shares of DraftKings are due for a comeback, especially as sports betting eyes legalization in California and beyond, Jefferies says. Analyst David Katz resumed coverage of the stock with a buy rating, citing shifting attitudes toward sports betting in North America. “While we recognize the marketing intensity exceeded our initial expectations, we maintain DKNG is […]

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Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Spirit Airlines, Carvana, Warby Parker and more
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Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Spirit Airlines, Carvana, Warby Parker and more

Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Spirit Airlines (SAVE) – Spirit Airlines surged 19.3% in premarket trading after JetBlue (JBLU) launched a $30 per share tender offer for its rival airline. Spirit had rejected a prior bid by JetBlue, preferring to keep a previously struck deal to merge with […]

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UBS upgrades this regional bank, saying it’s trading at a heavy discount if there’s no recession
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UBS upgrades this regional bank, saying it’s trading at a heavy discount if there’s no recession

Investors looking for a cheap stock during this pullback should consider placing their bets on Citizens Financial Group , UBS says. “CFG, where market multiples at 1.2x 1Q22 TBV, 1.0x YE22 TBV, and 7.0x ’23E EPS imply that the stock is the closest to pricing in a recession in our regional universe,” analyst Erika Najarian […]

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Boeing management needs a reboot after losing its way, Ryanair CEO says
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Boeing management needs a reboot after losing its way, Ryanair CEO says

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary pictured during a press conference of Irish low-cost airline Ryanair, Wednesday 02 March 2022 in Brussels. Nicolas Maeterlinck | AFP | Getty Images Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has called for a shakeup of management at U.S. aircraft giant Boeing, after delivery delays and a period of fractious negotiations between the two […]

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Goldman Sachs says a new investment cycle is coming — and names the stocks that could win
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Goldman Sachs says a new investment cycle is coming — and names the stocks that could win

Goldman Sachs says we’re entering a new, “postmodern” investment cycle. Here’s what the bank thinks is in store — and the stocks investors should own to cash in. The emerging cycle — post the Covid pandemic — is likely to be driven by different economic conditions and priorities, leading to new investment opportunities, the bank […]

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Want to beat the market volatility? A fund manager explains how
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Want to beat the market volatility? A fund manager explains how

Jordan Cvetanovski of Pella Funds Management names the companies to own in uncertain times, some of which did well during the global financial crisis and Covid. Speaking to CNBC Pro Talks last week, he noted that global headwinds are roiling the stock market — and some sectors are set to benefit. Stock exchanges are one […]

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