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Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock hasn’t been moving as much, considering the loud warnings from the oil market. The Guardian reports that Brent crude has been dropping fast as traders price in a reduction in Strait of Hormuz risks, and investors have reason to be cautious. Exxon dropped 6.52% over the ...

Lennar’s (LEN) asset-light strategy was intended to make the homebuilder more nimble. Bank of America also said it might complicate the earnings story. The brokerage restated its Underperform rating on Lennar, cutting its price target to $77 from $84 and reducing its profit projections after the ...

Shares of large U.S. banks outperformed the market on Wednesday, with some hitting records, as investors awaited the first Federal Open Market Committee meeting of Kevin Warsh’s Fed chairmanship. Investment banks Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley also rallied and hit records, according to FactSet and Dow Jones Market Data. Traders widely expect the Fed will keep the benchmark federal-funds rate target unchanged at a range of 3.50% to 3.75%.

Every month, Bank of America surveys some of the world's largest institutional investors to build a picture of how professional money managers see the global economy. The latest edition of that survey landed with a specific number that stood out: Equity allocations had jumped to 50% overweight from ...

(Bloomberg) -- US consumers ramped up spending in May across a broad range of retailers, signaling households powered ahead despite higher gasoline prices.Most Read from BloombergRead the 14-Point Draft Memorandum Between the US and IranModi Warns of ‘Shortage of Trust’ Ahead of Trump MeetingIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms Deal Reached With USNetanyahu Pays a Political Price for Trump’s Iran DealUS Set to Offer Iran Broad Financial Gains in Peace DealThe value of retail purchases rose 0.

Alongside fellow financial giant UBS, Bank of America has forged a spot on the Investor's Business Daily Breakout Stocks Index. BofA stock has also jumped into a new buy zone as UBS does the same. In tandem with that move, both banking stocks continue to flash clears signs of demand.

Chipotle’s (CMG) biggest stock-market problem may not be burritos, menu prices or slowing comparable sales. It might be investor skepticism. Bank of America thinks the restaurant business is demonstrating a demand pattern that might be significant for the beaten-down growth brands, including ...

Shares of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) are down 7% at midday on Tuesday, while Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock is sliding 6%. The pullback comes after a torrid multi-session rally in both names. Intel stock closed yesterday at $127.86, having climbed 18% over the past month. AMD stock ended Monday at $547.26, an all-time high. No fresh ... Intel Tumbles 7% Despite BoA Double Upgrade, AMD Slides 6% as AI Infrastructure Deal Can’t Stop Profit-Taking

The world’s biggest investors are still buying stocks, even as the U.S.-Iran war keeps inflation risks high.

(Bloomberg) -- The boom in artificial-intelligence stocks looks set to run further, according to a Bank of America Corp. survey, which found the majority of investors believe that the fear of missing out is continuing to drive the trade.Most Read from BloombergIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms Deal Reached With USStudios in Microsoft’s Xbox Division Brace for ClosuresNetanyahu Pays a Political Price for Trump’s Iran DealUS and Iran Agree to Halt War, Restart Middle East Oil ShipmentsUS at

(Bloomberg) -- STMicroelectronics NV is looking to raise $1.5 billion from selling debt that can be exchanged into equity after the chipmaker’s shares tripled in value so far this year. Most Read from BloombergIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms Deal Reached With USStudios in Microsoft’s Xbox Division Brace for ClosuresNetanyahu Pays a Political Price for Trump’s Iran DealUS and Iran Agree to Halt War, Restart Middle East Oil ShipmentsUS at Odds With Allies Over How Easy It Is to Reopen Horm

(Bloomberg) -- Taxi-hailing app provider Go Inc.’s shares advanced 10% in its trading debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Tuesday, helping to support investor sentiment after the nation’s largest initial public offering so far this year. Most Read from BloombergIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms Deal Reached With USStudios in Microsoft’s Xbox Division Brace for ClosuresNetanyahu Pays a Political Price for Trump’s Iran DealUS and Iran Agree to Halt War, Restart Middle East Oil ShipmentsUS a

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese property stocks have slid back to levels seen before a raft of stimulus measures from the authorities in September 2024 drove a market turnaround, underscoring lingering pessimism over the sector. Most Read from BloombergIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms Deal Reached With USStudios in Microsoft’s Xbox Division Brace for ClosuresNetanyahu Pays a Political Price for Trump’s Iran DealUS and Iran Agree to Halt War, Restart Middle East Oil ShipmentsUS at Odds With Allies

Data from Bank of America show that despite all the pressures heaped on consumers after years of inflation, they’re still spending on a variety of things, not just essentials.

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan is one of few people who really know in real time how Americans are contending with rising inflation and high gas prices.

Shares of Oracle (ORCL) tumbled 8.53% on June 11 as investors are concerned about the company's plans to raise more money to fund its AI buildout, overshadowing better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results and a higher profit outlook announced a day earlier. On June 10, the 49-year-old cloud ...

BofA Global Research spent this week quietly publishing something that matters a lot for sports betting investors. The firm’s June 11 gaming note argues that the FIFA World Cup, held on U.S. soil for the first time in over 30 years, is more than a seasonal payday for DraftKings (DKNG). It is a ...

Wall Street was betting big on Fed relief, but Bank of America sees a quiet risk brewing. The bank sees an unsettling 1994-style market setup, where inflationary pressures, higher yields, and tighter Fed policy could hit stocks instead. The warning lands as headline CPI is running near 4.2%, ...

(Bloomberg) -- SpaceX, which had already negotiated to pay razor-thin fees on its record initial public offering, somehow managed to get an even better deal out of its investment bankers. Most Read from BloombergSpaceX IPO Raises $75 Billion in Biggest Debut of All TimeWhy Musk Raced to Take SpaceX Public in the World’s Biggest IPOUS, Iran Edge Toward Interim Deal Signing Close to G7 Next WeekSpaceX Shares Close 19% Higher After Historic $75 Billion IPOXbox Plans Significant Layoffs as New CEO P

(Bloomberg) -- SpaceX, which had already negotiated to pay razor-thin fees on its record initial public offering, somehow managed to get an even better deal out of its investment bankers. Most Read from BloombergSpaceX IPO Raises $75 Billion in Biggest Debut of All TimeUS, Iran Edge Toward Interim Deal Signing Close to G7 Next WeekSpaceX Shares Close 19% Higher After Historic $75 Billion IPOWhy Musk Raced to Take SpaceX Public in the World’s Biggest IPOXbox Plans Significant Layoffs as New CEO P

Individual investors showed up for Elon Musk in the SpaceX IPO. While they received a fraction of that, the strong demand highlighted the sway individual investors now hold in U.S. public markets. The majority of shares in the IPO still went to institutional investors, but around 20% were directed to individuals, or around $15 billion worth.

On June 11, Intel (INTC) received a Wall Street revamp that could flip the script on its stock performance, according to a research note shared with me at TheStreet. Investors had been bracing for more skepticism around Intel’s turnaround. The company still faces fierce pressure from Nvidia, ...

(Bloomberg) -- SpaceX’s historic $75 billion IPO drew more than $350 billion in demand from institutions and retail investors, according to people familiar with the matter.Most Read from BloombergSpaceX IPO Raises $75 Billion in Biggest Debut of All TimeXbox Plans Significant Layoffs as New CEO Plans OverhaulUS, Iran Edge Toward Interim Deal Signing Close to G7 Next WeekTrump Insists Iran Deal Is Close After Scrapping New StrikesUAE and Iran Meet Face-to-Face to Try to Deescalate TensionsThe lar

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has gained about 128.45% year to date, at the time of writing, Thursday afternoon, June 11. Meanwhile, the SPDR S&P 500 index (SPY) is up about 8.47% in the same period. The company has outpaced the S&P 500 by a huge margin. That is impressive, but what is ...

(Bloomberg) -- Global banks are curbing hedge funds’ leveraged bets on Asia’s top chipmakers including SK Hynix Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. after a blistering rally this year raised concerns of a potential pullback, according to people familiar with the matter.Most Read from BloombergSpaceX IPO Raises $75 Billion in Biggest Debut of All TimeXbox Plans Significant Layoffs as New CEO Plans OverhaulTrump Insists Iran Deal Is Close After Scrapping New StrikesTrump Vows New Attacks on Iran, Thre

(Bloomberg) -- Bayer AG shares are facing a make-or-break few weeks, with two upcoming court developments key to stemming a more than $60 billion wipeout in market value since the German company’s ill-fated purchase of Monsanto eight years ago.Most Read from BloombergSpaceX IPO Raises $75 Billion in Biggest Debut of All TimeXbox Plans Significant Layoffs as New CEO Plans OverhaulTrump Insists Iran Deal Is Close After Scrapping New StrikesTrump Vows New Attacks on Iran, Threatens Key Energy Targe

The Department of Justice reportedly sent subpoenas to some of the biggest American banks. Among those who received the subpoenas were JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing anonymous sources. Jeanine Pirro of the United ...

Investing.com -- Meta Platforms shares could be poised for a re-rating if the company demonstrates progress in artificial intelligence development and successfully monetizes its growing AI product portfolio, according to Bank of America.

(Bloomberg) -- SpaceX’s initial public offering has attracted more than $70 billion in orders from retail investors, according to people familiar with the matter, as the potentially record-breaking debut enters the home stretch.Most Read from BloombergXbox Plans Significant Layoffs as New CEO Plans OverhaulHouse Republican Says Hegseth’s D-Day Remarks ‘Inappropriate’US Strikes Iran in Trump Escalation Over Stalled Peace TalksOracle Falls Most in Six Months on Mounting Data Center CostsTech Stock

Investing.com -- Bank of America has raised its 2030 server CPU total addressable market estimate to more than $170 billion from $125 billion, arguing that agentic AI is driving a near-fivefold expansion in CPU demand and lifting price objectives across several semiconductor names.