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Stock futures are flat as S&P 500 tracks for worst first half of the year since 1970
U.S. stock index futures were flat during overnight trading Wednesday, as the S&P 500 prepares to wrap its worst first half in decades. Futures contracts tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.1%. S&P 500 futures gained 0.07%, while Nasdaq 100 futures were flat. During regular trading the Dow advanced 82 points, or 0.27%, […]
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Recession stars: The best stocks in every industry during economic downturns
As Wall Street trots out stock picks to weather downturns, CNBC Pro reviewed past recessions to find the best performers in each industry. More analysts this week are updating their ratings for the likelihood of a recession. On Wednesday, Bank of America upgraded shares of Goldman Sachs to buy from neutral, saying the bank can […]
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Fed’s Mester backs 75 basis point hike in July if conditions remain the same
Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester takes part in a panel convened to speak about the health of the U.S. economy in New York November 18, 2015. Lucas Jackson | Reuters Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Loretta Mester said Wednesday that if economic conditions remain the same when the U.S. central bank meets to decide […]
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Stock futures are flat after failed attempt at a rally
Stock futures were flat in overnight trading Tuesday after the major averages made a failed attempt at a bounce. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average edge 0.13% or 39 points, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.13% and 0.17%, respectively. Pinterest shares jumped more than 4% after hours on news […]
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UBS says this economy is going through ‘slowflation’ and gives stocks to play it
UBS believes the U.S. is about to enter a period of “slowflation,” not stagflation. The investment bank said in a note Tuesday that it sees the economy entering a slowflation period in the next 12 to 36 months. Unlike stagflation periods that are characterized by stagnant economic growth and high inflation, slowflation periods are marked […]
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Goldman Sachs cuts Truly maker Boston Beer to sell as hard seltzer’s popularity fades
The waning popularity of hard seltzer brand Truly is about to cut Boston Beer’s momentum, according to Goldman Sachs. Analyst Bonnie Herzog downgraded shares of the Sam Adams brewer to sell from neutral, saying in a Tuesday note that lower consumer interest in hard seltzer, and a lackluster product pipeline, will dampen its sales. “We […]
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ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood says the U.S. is already in a recession
Catherine Wood, chief executive officer of ARK Investment Management LLC, speaks during the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami, Florida, U.S., on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Eva Marie Uzcategui | Bloomberg | Getty Images Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood said Tuesday that the U.S. is already in an economic downturn, and she admitted that she underestimated […]
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UBS downgrades online retailers Ebay and Farfetch to neutral on rising recession risks
An economic slowdown could hit some online retailers, such as Ebay and Farfetch , more than others, according to UBS. Analyst Lloyd Walmsley downgraded shares of Ebay and Farfetch to neutral from buy, saying in a Tuesday note that there are growing concerns around the two e-commerce companies’ performance as recession risks rise. UBS recently […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Nike, Spirit Airlines, Occidental Petroleum and more
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Nike (NKE) – Nike fell 2.4% in premarket trading despite reporting better-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue. The athletic apparel and footwear maker forecast current-quarter revenue below analysts’ estimates amid increased promotional activity and ongoing disruptions in its profitable Chia market. Spirit Airlines (SAVE) […]
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Credit Suisse says FedEx and UPS are cheap buys for the long term
It’s time to buy shares of FedEx and United Parcel Service, which are attractive opportunities for investors after their recent stock tumbles, according to Credit Suisse. Analyst Ariel Rosa reiterated outperform ratings on FedEx and UPS, among others, while initiating coverage of 18 transportation and logistics companies. The analyst focused on quality companies with strong […]
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