Jim Cramer reviews 10 stocks that perform well after rate cuts start

Jim Cramer reviews 10 stocks that perform well after rate cuts start

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday reviewed stocks that have historically performed well just after the Federal Reserve embarks on a cutting cycle and chose his favorites. Using data compiled by CNBC Pro, Cramer discussed the top 10 stocks with the median best performance during three months after an initial cut over the past 40 years. … Read more

Apple iPhone 16, CPI and Oracle earnings

Apple iPhone 16, CPI and Oracle earnings

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday discussed what to look out for next week on Wall Street, highlighting the launch of the new iPhone 16 from Apple, earnings from enterprise software company Oracle and a consumer price index reading. He also opined on the nature of September, saying it is usually a rough time for the … Read more

Cramer names stocks that could rally, or fall, if Trump wins in 2024

Cramer names stocks that could rally, or fall, if Trump wins in 2024

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday named stocks that could stand to see gains if Donald Trump returns to the White House, as well as ones that may notch losses — even as he conceded that the former president’s moves can be difficult to predict. “After this weekend, it sure seems like the Trump stocks are … Read more

Earnings from Lennar and KB Home

Earnings from Lennar and KB Home

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday guided investors through next week’s most important happenings on Wall Street, including earnings reports from homebuilders Lennar and KB Home, adding that the housing sector can be the “linchpin” of the economy. “Last night, I bemoaned that there aren’t enough stocks that are compelling away from tech,” Cramer said. “Let’s … Read more

Wells Fargo hiring spree to boost investment banking improves our stock outlook

Wells Fargo hiring spree to boost investment banking improves our stock outlook

Wells Fargo is breaking out of its lending roots. The bank has quietly gone on a hiring spree to grab a bigger slice of the profitable investment banking business long dominated by its Wall Street rivals. Since the start of 2023, a CNBC analysis found that Wells Fargo made at least 17 senior-level hires in … Read more

Republican House panel launches probe into Biden’s FTC-DOJ task force

Republican House panel launches probe into Biden’s FTC-DOJ task force

FTC Commissioner nominee Lina M. Khan testifies during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing on the nomination of Former Senator Bill Nelson to be NASA administrator, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., April 21, 2021.  Graeme Jennings | Reuters The Republican-led House Oversight Committee is launching an investigation into President Joe Biden’s newly … Read more

The market version of ‘quickie’ divorce is getting more costly

The market version of ‘quickie’ divorce is getting more costly

Bymuratdeniz | E+ | Getty Images With regulators exerting more scrutiny on mergers and acquisitions, managing risk is increasingly important for companies planning nuptials.  One time-honored corporate M&A prenup strategy, which could become more important going forward, is the use of break-up fees, also known as termination fees. These fees — paid by the buyer, … Read more

Earnings from Target, CrowdStrike and Kroger

Earnings from Target, CrowdStrike and Kroger

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday told investors what to look for next week on Wall Street, including earnings from retailers like Target. According to Cramer, March’s market has come in like a bull — not a lion — but he wondered if it will go out like one too. He said the economy’s not so … Read more

FTC sues to block Kroger Albertsons grocery store merger

FTC sues to block Kroger Albertsons grocery store merger

Albertsons and Kroger supermarkets Bridget Bennett | Bloomberg | Getty Images; Brandon Bell | Getty Images The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said Monday that it is suing to block the merger of Kroger and Albertsons, saying the combination of the two major grocers would result in higher prices for shoppers and lower wages for workers. … Read more

Proposed Kroger, Albertsons merger will take more time to close

Proposed Kroger, Albertsons merger will take more time to close

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen testifies about the proposed massive grocery store merger with Albertsons at a Senate Judiciary Committee Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 29, 2022. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters Supermarket chain Kroger’s proposed acquisition of rival Albertsons is now expected to close in the first half of … Read more