Jim Cramer compares NFL playoff teams to stock picks

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday compared all NFL 14 teams competing in the playoffs to some of his top stock picks. “As I was reviewing this weekend’s slate of six games and the 14 teams that made the playoffs, I realized many of them are reminiscent of my favorite companies,” he said. “Tonight, I want … Read more

Investors selling Wells Fargo stock after earnings are focusing on the wrong things

Wells Fargo reported better-than-expected quarterly results before the opening bell Friday. We were also happy to see that as of the end of 2023, management has officially delivered on its $10 billion multiyear cost-saving program. However, the stock came under pressure on weaker-than-expected guidance. Total revenue for the three months ended Dec. 30 advanced a … Read more

Walgreens and 3 other health-care stocks are going into our Bullpen watch list

We’re making our first Bullpen update of 2024. The Bullpen is a collection of stocks identified by the CNBC Investing Club team as having the potential to join Jim Cramer’s Charitable Trust. We’re highlighting the four most interesting investment opportunities we found out of the handful of company CEOs Jim interviewed at this week’s JPMorgan … Read more

Wall Street’s getting Wells Fargo wrong after earnings. Here’s where we’d be buyers

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Friday’s key moments. 1. U.S. stocks were lower Friday as markets digested fourth-quarter earnings results and a fresh batch of economic data. The producer price index , a gauge of wholesale prices, declined … Read more

The market needs solid earnings season after hot inflation data

CNBC’s Jim Cramer bemoaned Thursday’s hotter-than-expected inflation figures for December, saying the data was a blow to bulls hoping for interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. He said the market needs a solid start to earnings season on Friday to improve the averages. “The bulls didn’t get the cool inflation number they wanted. Consider … Read more

Becton Dickinson CEO describes how new tech helps hospitals save money

In an interview with CNBC’s Jim Cramer, Becton Dickinson CEO Tom Polen described how new technology from the medical device manufacturer can save hospitals money as they feel the sting of inflated operating costs. Polen said inflation impacts hospitals more than many other industries, especially when it comes to labor costs, which are a large … Read more

What to expect from Wells Fargo earnings Friday — and the banking sector in 2024

This year is shaping up to be a better time for bank stocks than in 2023. But, investors shouldn’t get too excited ahead of earnings season. Club name Wells Fargo will deliver fourth-quarter results before the opening bell on Friday. Our other financial holding, Morgan Stanley , will report on Tuesday. As important as the … Read more

Wall Street has not been this cautious on Apple stock in years

Apple received yet another downgrade this week, the latest in a stream of cautious calls for the world’s largest company. It could present an opportunity for new investors. Redburn Atlantic analysts on Wednesday cut Apple shares to hold from buy , citing limited multiple expansion opportunities and narrow upside in iPhone sales. And Redburn is … Read more

What to look for when the major banks report earnings

CNBC’s Jim Cramer analyzed several major banks’ performances on Wednesday, telling investors what to look out for when JPMorgan, Citigroup, Bank of America and Wells Fargo release earnings reports on Friday. These reports can set the tone for earnings season, he said. “If you believe, as I do, that interest rates have peaked and that … Read more

Jim Cramer says positive analyst notes hold real power in this market

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said today’s market presents a rare landscape where analyst upgrades and price target bumps are catalysts for market action. “These recommendations and little tidbits and asides suddenly have power in this market because, at the moment, there doesn’t seem to be anything about what we call ‘resistance,’” he said, “Meaning there’s nothing … Read more