Author: Bruno T
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Upcoming Economic Highlights: FOMC Minutes, Earnings Reports, and Global Indicators
The upcoming week in the United States is expected to be relatively calm, with a significant focus on the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes and various appearances by Federal Reserve officials. Traders will be keenly watching for any signs indicating when the Fed might start cutting interest rates. Current economic data…
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Morning Analyst Recommendations Update: Walmart, Delta, Netflix…
Every morning, we provide a selection of analysts’ recommendations. The list includes companies that have experienced a change in opinion, a revision in the price target, or new coverage. Abbvie: Cantor Fitzgerald initiates an overweight recommendation with a target price of USD 200. Applied Materials: Citigroup maintains its buy recommendation and raises the target price…
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Reddit Announces Content Partnership with OpenAI, Shares Rise 15%
OpenAI and Reddit announced a new partnership on Thursday, a move that will bring content from the social media platform to ChatGPT. The agreement will help Reddit further diversify its revenue streams. “OpenAI will bring enhanced Reddit content to ChatGPT and new products, helping users discover and engage with Reddit communities,” the companies said in…
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US Industrial Production Unchanged in April
Industrial production in the United States in April remained unchanged in April compared to the month prior, the Federal Reserve shared in its report posted on Thursday. The industrial output fell 0.4% year over year. Manufacturing production edged down 0.3% month on month and 0.5% compared to April 2023. Mining lost 0.6% compared to March…
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April US Import Prices, Export Prices Both Rise Faster Than Expected
US import prices rose by 0.9% in April, well above the 0.3% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:40 am ET and following a 0.6% gain in March. U.S. import prices rose by the most in two years in April amid rising costs for energy products and other goods, suggesting that…
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US initial jobless claims down by 10,000 to 222,000
The number of seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims in the United States saw a weekly decline of 10,000 to 222,000 in the seven days ending May 11, the Department of Labor revealed in its report published on Thursday. The 4-week moving average grew by 2,500 to hit 217,750. The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate…
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US housing starts up by 5.7% in April
Privately‐owned housing starts in the United States saw a monthly increase of 5.7% in April to reach 1,360,000, the US Census Bureau unveiled in its report published on Thursday. Compared to April 2023, the figure declined by 0.6%. Single-family housing starts decreased by 0.4% month-on-month to land at 1,031,000. Privately‐owned housing completions rose by 8.6%…
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Daily Analyst Recommendations Update: Ecolab, Cisco, Shopify…
Each morning, we compile a selection of analysts’ recommendations. This list includes companies that have experienced a change in opinion or price target, or have come under new coverage. The list may be updated during the session, providing insights into stock movements or market sentiment towards a company. Devon Energy Corporation (DVN) Ecolab Inc. (ECL)…
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Wall Street Analysts Discuss Fed’s Next Steps After Inflation Data
The recent US consumer inflation data (CPI), released on Wednesday, brought relief to some economists who feared that the Fed would not be able to cut rates this year. The 0.3% change in the CPI in April, slightly below the last three months and median projections, coincided with an unexpected stability in retail sales for…
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Analyst Ratings and Target Price Adjustments: Roblox, Walmart, Nike, Starbucks…
Roblox Corporation saw a notable adjustment by ROTH MKM, which downgraded the company’s stock from “buy” to “neutral,” significantly reducing the price target from USD 55 to USD 35. This revision suggests a tempered outlook on the company’s near-term growth prospects. Expedia Group, Inc. maintains a “hold” rating from Melius Research LLC, though the firm…