Some smaller stocks could see big gains as the Fed cuts rates. Here are a few

Some smaller stocks could see big gains as the Fed cuts rates. Here are a few

Stocks with smaller market capitalizations are set to reap the benefits from the start of the Federal Reserve’s latest rate-cutting campaign. The U.S. central bank reduced interest rates by an oversized half-percentage point on Wednesday, pushing stocks higher. The S & P 500 ended the week with a 1.4% increase, clawing back its losses from […]

Cramer’s Lighting Round: Dominion Energy is a buy

Cramer’s Lighting Round: Dominion Energy is a buy

Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Dominion Energy’s year-to-date stock performance. Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Dutch Bros’ year-to-date stock performance. Dutch Bros: “I like Dutch Bros, I’m glad that they slowed their expansion…” Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Super Micro Computer’s year-to-date stock performance. Stock Chart IconStock chart icon LyondellBasell’s year-to-date stock performance. Jim Cramer’s […]

Cramer’s week ahead: New inflation data and earnings from Costco, KB Home

Cramer’s week ahead: New inflation data and earnings from Costco, KB Home

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday walked investors through next week’s notable Wall Street action, pointing to quarterly reports from Costco and KB Home, as well as new economic data that could inform the Federal Reserve’s next decision about interest rates. But regardless of the week’s events, Cramer said the Fed’s successful start to the easing […]

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: FedEx, Nike, Constellation Energy and more

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: FedEx, Nike, Constellation Energy and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: FedEx — The delivery giant plunged more than 15% after reporting a steep quarterly earnings drop. The company also lowered its full-year revenue forecast. CEO Raj Subramaniam said industrial demand was softer than expected, while FedEx’s customers continued to shift to cheaper, slower delivery options, which […]

Analysts say don’t chase Nike pop on new CEO: ‘There are probably no quick fixes’

Analysts say don’t chase Nike pop on new CEO: ‘There are probably no quick fixes’

Nike’s CEO is stepping down, and some on Wall Street appear to be lukewarm about the news. On Thursday after the bell, the sneaker giant announced CEO John Donahoe will be retiring Oct. 13. Elliott Hill, who worked at the company for 32 years before retiring in 2020, will take over the position the following […]

Look for stock market pain next week after Friday’s ‘triple witching’ options expiration

Look for stock market pain next week after Friday’s ‘triple witching’ options expiration

Today is triple witching expiration , the quarterly expiration of single stock and index options, and index futures. Each of the four days is traditionally one of the most actively traded sessions of the year. It’s occurring at an unusual moment: The S & P 500 is at a historic high. That, Chris Murphy at Susquehanna says, makes […]

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: FedEx, Chewy, Trump Media and more

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: FedEx, Chewy, Trump Media and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Nike — Shares rose 6% after the athletic apparel company announced CEO John Donahue would be retiring from the position . Company veteran Elliott Hill will be coming out of retirement to take the position. FedEx — Shares of the shipping giant shed more than 13% […]

Friday’s analyst calls: Amazon to pop more than 25%, PepsiCo gets downgraded

Friday’s analyst calls: Amazon to pop more than 25%, PepsiCo gets downgraded

(This is CNBC Pro’s live coverage of Friday’s analyst calls and Wall Street chatter. Please refresh every 20-30 minutes to view the latest posts.) An e-commerce giant and a snack maker were among the stocks being talked about by analysts. Evercore ISI raised its price target on Amazon to $240, implying more than 25% upside […]