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During the January Monthly Meeting this past Wednesday, we took questions directly from Investing Club members. Here are Jim Cramer’s and Director of Portfolio Analysis Jeff Marks’ responses. Their answers have been edited for clarity. 1. What is a good entry point for Eaton ? It doesn’t seem to want to go down! (Brian) Jim … Read more

Six Flags’ future in a Disney, Universal dominated theme park world

Guests ride a rollercoaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park in Valencia, California, US, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Eric Thayer | Bloomberg | Getty Images The theme park business, like many others, is consolidating and changing along with consumer habits. In the wake of Covid-19, and as consumers more carefully choose where they’re … Read more

Why kids streaming content is vital to subscriber growth

Tinky-Winky, Laa-Laa, Dipsy and Po pose for a photo as the Teletubbies celebrate their 25th anniversary with the Lighting of the Iconic Empire State Building on April 26, 2022 in New York City. John Lamparski | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images “Tinky Winky. Dipsy. Laa-Laa. Po!” Those four names, the iconic sing-song intro to … Read more

Netflix is preparing investors and users for more price hikes in 2024

The Netflix logo displayed on a phone screen and its website on a laptop screen are seen in this photo taken in Krakow, Poland, June 8, 2023. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Get ready to pay more money for Netflix. You had to read down to page six of Netflix’s shareholder letter to … Read more

‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ biggest best picture box office

Movie posters for “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” are pictured outside the Cinemark Somerdale 16 and XD in Somerdale, New Jersey, in 2023. Hannah Beier | The Washington Post | Getty Images “Barbenheimer” strikes again. It’s no surprise that Warner Bros.’ “Barbie” and Universal’s “Oppenheimer” were among the 10 best-picture nominees announced Tuesday for this year’s Academy … Read more

5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Record run The S&P 500 closed at a record high on Friday. Now Wall Street will find out if the good times can last. The Federal Reserve has so far managed to curb inflation without tipping the U.S. economy … Read more

Markets in the green, Davos in full swing

People attend the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland, January 18, 2024.  Denis Balibouse | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what … Read more

Stock Markets: Dow breaks losing streak

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading on January 17, 2024 in New York City.  Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything … Read more

What activist investor Nelson Peltz can bring to the board of underperforming Disney

Trian Partners co-founder and major Disney shareholder Nelson Peltz formally launched his battle for board seats Thursday — pushing for the right kinds of changes to fix the entertainment giant’s problems and lagging stock price. Trian officially nominated Peltz and former Disney CFO Jay Rasulo as directors for consideration at the company’s upcoming annual meeting. … Read more

Jim Cramer names four tailwinds helping stocks rip higher

The major indexes busted out of a slump on Thursday and CNBC’s Jim Cramer pinpointed several unexpected market tailwinds, telling investors to look for this kind of action instead of obsessing over news from the Federal Reserve. “The idea that you should only care about how many rate cuts we get this year is an … Read more