Wall Street
Solar stocks jump as Schumer, Manchin announce climate spending deal
Contractors install SunRun solar panels on the roof of a home in San Jose, California, on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Solar stocks jumped on Thursday after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., said they’ve reached a deal on what would be the […]
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Market jump after Fed rate hike is a ‘trap,’ Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson warns investors
Morgan Stanley is urging investors to resist putting their money to work in stocks despite the market’s post-Fed-decision jump. Mike Wilson, the firm’s chief U.S. equity strategist and chief investment officer, said he believes Wall Street’s excitement over the idea that interest rate hikes may slow sooner than expected is premature and problematic. “The market […]
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Stock futures fall slightly after big Fed rally, Meta shares decline
Traders react on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as a screen shows Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell during a news conference following a Fed rate announcement, in New York City, July 27, 2022. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Stock futures moved slightly lower in overnight trading after markets staged a major […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Meta Platforms, Ford, Qualcomm, Teladoc and more
Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Meta Platforms — Shares of the social media company dipped 3% in extended trading after missing second-quarter estimates on the top and bottom lines. Meta Platforms posted its second back-to-back decline in year-over-year sales and shared disappointing guidance amid a weakening ad environment. Ford Motor — […]
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Small caps are starting to work — Here are a few buys from a top strategist in the group
Small caps are starting to outperform their large cap peers, and one top strategist has some stock picks for investors to play the trend. Jefferies’ strategist Steven DeSanctis believes small cap stocks have further to rally. After coming off their worst first half since 1973, small caps are due for a comeback, especially as early […]
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JPMorgan analysts say buy Regions and PNC as markets wrestle with recession fears
Big U.S. banks have begun to reap the rewards of higher interest rates as the Federal Reserve combats inflation with a series of hikes, as evidenced by second-quarter results earlier this month. Thanks to higher rates and good loan growth, banks posted a 9% surge in second-quarter net interest income on a quarterly basis. This […]
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Loop Capital downgrades Logitech to hold, says recession has hit the computer peripherals firm
Greater inflation and lower consumer spending have finally hit consumer electronics company Logitech , according to Loop Capital. Analyst Ananda Baruah downgraded shares of Logitech to hold from buy, with a $55 price target, saying that the company’s recent earnings miss shows fewer consumers are buying computer peripherals for gaming and work-from-home setups. “Moving to […]
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Alphabet is still a buy despite uncertain macro ahead, analysts say after earnings
Alphabet is still a buy, even as uncertainty mounts for the tech giant amid a tough macro environment, according to analysts. Google’s parent company on Tuesday delivered quarterly earnings and revenue that missed analyst expectations. However, the company’s report showed strong year-over-year search revenue growth, helping appease investors and analysts. The stock traded more than […]
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Analysts cheer Microsoft’s cloud results and upbeat forecast
A strong showing in its cloud business, as well as an upbeat fiscal year forecast, has Wall Street bullish on Microsoft after the tech giant’s latest quarterly release. Microsoft reported earnings and revenue in its most recent quarter that missed expectations. Still, investors approved of the revenue growth in Azure and cloud services, which jumped […]
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Deutsche Bank downgrades McDonald’s, says fast-food chain has limited upside
McDonald’s shares could be held in check for a while, though the restaurant chain is well positioned to navigate macro uncertainty, according to Deutsche Bank. Analyst Brian Mullan downgraded shares of McDonald’s to hold from buy, citing limited upside potential for the “best performing” restaurant stock in the firm’s coverage after its outperformance this year. […]
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