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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 ...

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

(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

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.

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) -- 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.

Investing.com -- The Justice Department has issued subpoenas to several major U.S. banks, including JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, requesting information about whether they improperly closed customer accounts for political reasons, according to a Wednesday report by the Wall Street Journal.

(Bloomberg) -- SpaceX’s initial public offering has attracted demand for more than four times the available shares, according to people familiar with the matter, ahead of the Elon Musk-led rocket, satellite and artificial intelligence firm stopping taking orders.Most Read from BloombergHouse Republican Says Hegseth’s D-Day Remarks ‘Inappropriate’Stocks Fall as US-Iran Tension Spurs Rally in Oil: Markets WrapUS Launches Strikes Against Iran After Helicopter Shot DownUS Strikes Iran After Helicopt

The much-awaited U.S. job market report is finally out for May, and while the result was stronger than expected, the headline number may not tell the whole story. The economy added 172,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.3%, according to the Bureau of Labor ...

(Bloomberg) -- SpaceX's initial public offering has attracted demand from institutional investors for multiple times the available shares, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Elon Musk-led rocket, satellite and artificial intelligence firm's debut gets closer.Most Read from BloombergHouse Republican Says Hegseth's D-Day Remarks 'Inappropriate'Stocks Pare Tech-Led Drop as Rotation Gains Speed: Markets WrapOpenAI Joins a Massive AI IPO Pipeline Now Worth $3.6 TrillionLA Mayor Race

(Bloomberg) -- SpaceX’s initial public offering has attracted demand from institutional investors for multiple times the available shares, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Elon Musk-led rocket, satellite and artificial intelligence firm’s debut gets closer.Most Read from BloombergHouse Republican Says Hegseth’s D-Day Remarks ‘Inappropriate’OpenAI Joins a Massive AI IPO Pipeline Now Worth $3.6 TrillionLA Mayor Race Flips as Socialist Beats Reality TV Star PrattTrump’s $100,000

Sandisk has already delivered one of the most extraordinary stock rallies in the technology sector this year, up more than 550% in 2026 before last week's pullback. The memory company fell more than 15% over two sessions as the broader AI trade sold off on Broadcom earnings and profit-taking. Bank ...

(Bloomberg) -- Traders may have another reason to worry less about bond volatility spiking this summer: the FIFA World Cup.Most Read from BloombergHouse Republican Says Hegseth’s D-Day Remarks ‘Inappropriate’LA Mayor Race Flips as Socialist Beats Reality TV Star PrattTrump Says He, Not Congress, Is in Charge of Kennedy Center in ReversalTrump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Application Fee Rejected by JudgeChip Stocks Rally in AI Trade Revival After Plunge: Markets WrapCitigroup Inc. says market swings in