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Stocks jump for third straight day, Dow up more than 250 points

Stocks rose for a session Tuesday, as investors assessed sliding yields and new data for further clues into the health of the U.S. economy. Wall Street also awaited for earnings from key tech companies.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded 283 points higher, or 0.9%. The S&P 500 advanced 1.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite popped 2%.

Tuesday’s moves added to the sharp rallies seen in the previous two sessions. On Monday, the Dow and S&P 500 gained more than 1% each, while the Nasdaq advanced 0.9%. On Friday, the Dow surged more than 700 points.

A decline in yields contributed to the latest gains. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note was last down by around 15 basis points at 4.085%. The 2-year Treasury yield was last down around 7 basis points at 4.424%.

Taken together, the yield and major index moves are signs of investors “doubling down on expectations of an easier Fed,” said Cliff Hodge, chief investment officer at Cornerstone Wealth.

Hodge said economic data released Tuesday is also a point of hope for investors looking for the Federal Reserve to change course on interest rate hikes as the central bank tries to bat down inflation.

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-City House Price Index released Tuesday showed home prices fell 1.3% in the 20 core cities studied month-over-month in August, but were still 13.1% higher than a year ago. The Consumer Confidence Index also fell, showing the view on the economy has soured after two months of the outlook improving.

“The market is just starting to get some some indication that economic data moving forward is likely to slow,” he said. “The knock-on effects from there, perhaps, gives the Fed a bit more breathing room.”

On top of that, traders pored over a smattering of corporate reports. General Motors and UPS rose 3.8% and 2%, respectively, on the back of better-than-expected earnings. Coca-Cola also reported stronger-than-forecast earnings, sending the stock up 1%.

So far this season, companies have proven they may be faring better than anticipated. FactSet data shows that, through Tuesday morning, 71% of the companies that reported topped analyst expectations for earnings per share.

Meta Platforms reports Wednesday, followed by Amazon and Apple on Thursday. Given their sheer size and market capitalization, any moves are likely to drive the market going forward.

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Coca-Cola (KO) Q3 2022 earnings

Coca-Cola on Tuesday raised its full-year outlook after beating Wall Street’s expectations for its quarterly earnings and revenue.

The company also provided a look toward 2023, saying that it expects inflation to keep raising its expenses and commodity prices to stay volatile. Foreign currency is also projected to weigh on Coke’s earnings and revenue. However, the company won’t provide its full outlook for next year until early 2023.

Shares of the company rose 3% in premarket trading.

Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by Refinitiv:

  • Earnings per share: 69 cents adjusted vs. 64 cents expected
  • Revenue: $11.05 billion adjusted vs. $10.52 billion expected

The beverage giant reported third-quarter net income of $2.83 billion, or 65 cents per share, up from $2.47 billion, or 57 cents per share, a year earlier.

Excluding items, Coke earned 69 cents per share.

Adjusted net sales rose 10% to $11.05 billion, topping expectations of $10.52 billion. Organic revenue climbed 16%, fueled by higher prices across Coke’s portfolio.

Unit case volume, which strips out the impact of currency and price changes, grew 4% in the quarter. Other consumer giants, like Tide maker Procter & Gamble, have seen their volume fall as consumers feel inflation hit their wallets. Coke said it’s been trying to appeal to budget-conscious consumers through product offerings like value packs in North America.

Coke’s sparkling soft drinks segment, which includes its namesake soda, reported volume growth of 3%. Coke Zero Sugar was once again a standout, with its volume rising 11% in the quarter.

The company’s hydration, sports, coffee and tea division saw volume growth of 5%, fueled by Powerade, Bodyarmor and the expansion of Costa Coffee.

Coke’s nutrition, juice, dairy and plant-based beverages division reported flat volume for the quarter. Coke said the lackluster performance was due to declining demand for local brands in Eastern Europe.

For 2022, Coke now expects comparable earnings per share growth of 6% to 7%, up from its prior range of 5% to 6%. The company also raised its outlook for organic revenue growth to 14% to 15% from a range of 12% to 13%.

In the fourth quarter, Coke is forecasting that foreign currency will weigh on its comparable net sales by 8% and comparable earnings per share by 9%, including the impact of hedged positions.

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Amazon, Apple, Alphabet report as season heats up

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday told investors that stocks will likely continue to do well as long as the economy holds up.

“Many companies have battened down the hatches, so to speak, and prepped for a recession. So if we don’t get a severe slowdown, they will indeed keep flying,” he said.

He also previewed next week’s slate of earnings. All earnings and revenue estimates are courtesy of FactSet.

Monday: Logitech

  • Q2 2023 earnings release at 9 p.m. ET; conference call on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. ET
  • Projected EPS: 85 cents
  • Projected revenue: $1.2 billion

Cramer said the stock could take a hit because of the slowdown in the PC market.

Tuesday: Halliburton, Coca-Cola, Alphabet, Microsoft

Halliburton

  • Q3 2022 earnings release at 6:45 a.m. ET; conference call at 9 a.m. ET
  • Projected EPS: 56 cents
  • Projected revenue: $5.34 billion

Halliburton’s stock could soar after it reports earnings, he predicted.

Coca-Cola

  • Q3 2022 earnings release at 6:55 a.m. ET; conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET
  • Projected EPS: 64 cents
  • Projected revenue: $10.52 billion

Cramer said he expects the company to have a strong quarter, similar to Pepsi-Co‘s.

Alphabet

  • Q3 2022 earnings release at 4 p.m. ET; conference call at 5 p.m. ET
  • Projected EPS: $1.27
  • Projected revenue: $71.08 billion

The Google parent company will likely report a solid quarter due to the strength of YouTube, he predicted.

Microsoft

  • Q1 2023 earnings release at 4:05 p.m. ET; conference call at 5:30 p.m. ET
  • Projected EPS: $2.31
  • Projected revenue: $49.66 billion

Cramer said he expects the stock to jump after the company reports.

Wednesday: Meta, Ford

Meta

  • Q3 2022 earnings release at 4:05 p.m. ET; conference call at 5 p.m. ET
  • Projected EPS: $1.90
  • Projected revenue: $27.47 billion

He called himself the “only believer” of the Facebook parent company.

Ford

  • Q3 2022 earnings release at 4:05 p.m. ET; conference call at 5 p.m. ET
  • Projected EPS: 27 cents
  • Projected revenue; $37.46 billion

While the demand is there for Ford’s vehicles, supply isn’t, Cramer said.

Thursday: Apple, Amazon

Apple

  • Q4 2022 earnings release at 4:30 p.m. ET; conference call at 5 p.m. ET
  • Projected EPS: $1.27
  • Projected revenue: $88.79 billion

Cramer said he’s sticking to his mantra of “own it, don’t trade it” when it comes to Apple.

Amazon

  • Q3 2022 earnings release at 4 p.m. ET; conference call at 5:30 p.m. ET
  • Projected EPS: 22 cents
  • Projected revenue: $127.49 billion

Cramer said he likes the company, especially because its cloud business seems to be doing well.

Friday: Colgate-Palmolive

  • Q3 2022 earnings release at 7 a.m. ET; conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET
  • Projected EPS: 73 cents
  • Projected revenue; $4.47 billion

There are better consumer packaged-goods plays than Colgate, he said.

Disclaimer: Cramer’s Charitable Trust owns shares of Halliburton, Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, Ford, Apple and Amazon.

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5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday, July 26

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), July 25, 2022.

Brendan McDermid | Reuters

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day:

1. Stock futures slide

U.S. equities markets were set to decline Tuesday morning after Walmart cut its profit outlook Monday (see more below), sending a shock wave through the retail sector. Stocks have shown signs of life in recent weeks, but they’re still on shaky ground after a terrible first half of the year. The major indexes were mixed Monday, with the Dow up, the S&P 500 effectively flat and the Nasdaq down. The busy earnings schedule continues, as well. General Motors, McDonald’s and Coca-Cola all reported before the bell Tuesday. Google parent Alphabet, Microsoft and Chipotle are set to announce after the market close. Investors will also be looking at new economic data Tuesday morning: the Case-Shiller Home Price Index for May will be released at 9 a.m. ET, while consumer confidence and new home sales data are due out at 10 a.m.

2. Walmart’s warning

Walmart Rollback pricing signs are displayed while customers shop during the grand opening of a new Wal-Mart Stores location in Torrance, California.

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Walmart, the biggest retailer and grocer in the United States, gave people who are worried about a recession another reason to be concerned when it lowered its profit guidance after the bell Monday. Shoppers, the company said, were spending more on essentials like groceries, which typically have low profit margins, and eschewing items like electronics. Walmart, in turn, is cutting prices on merchandise that’s piling up on shelves, such as clothes, which is also denting its bottom line. The company’s stock fell. The warning also weighed on other retailers, including Target and e-commerce behemoth Amazon. Shares of both companies declined in off-market hours, as well.

3. McDonald’s and Coke report

The logo for McDonald’s is seen on a restaurant in Arlington, Virginia, January 27, 2022.

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Two big consumer companies reported their quarterly results Tuesday morning, giving investors of taste of how people are contending with high inflation. Coca-Cola topped analysts’ estimates on its top and bottom lines, as it raised prices to offset higher costs on things such as freight, aluminum and corn syrup. McDonald’s, meanwhile, said same-store sales increased 3.7% in the United States, beating StreetAccount estimates of 2.8%. The rise was largely due to some price hikes and the popularity of its value offerings, McDonald’s said.

4. Supply chain vexes GM

Signs advertising Buick and GMC, brands owned by General Motors Company, are seen at a car dealership in Queens, New York, November 16, 2021.

Andrew Kelly | Reuters

General Motors on Tuesday posted earnings that fell short of Wall Street’s expectations. The Detroit automaker said parts shortages prevented it from shipping nearly 100,000 vehicles during the most recent quarter. The company, however, maintained its profit outlook for the year. GM is also getting ready for a potential recession, according to CEO Mary Barra. “We have also modeled many downturn scenarios and we are prepared to take deliberate action when and if necessary,” she said in a release. Crosstown rival Ford is slated to report results after the bell Wednesday.

5. Fed’s two-day meeting kicks off

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reacts as he testifies before a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on the “Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress”, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 22, 2022.

Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters

Even as they digest a slew of earnings reports this week, investors will be locked in to what the Fed says Wednesday afternoon, following the conclusion of its two-day meeting. Most expect the central bank to hike rates by 75 basis points (each basis point equals 0.01 percentage point), but with inflation still surging, market watchers are seeking any hints about what Chair Jerome Powell and his fellow policymakers will do next. “I think it’s going to be a mixed bag. He’s going to be talking ahead of what could be another quarter of real GDP decline,” Vincent Reinhart, chief economist at Dreyfus and Mellon, told CNBC.

CNBC’s Sarah Min, Melissa Repko, John Rosevear, Amelia Lucas and Ian Krietzberg contributed to this report.

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Coca-Cola is a buy after earnings ‘clinic’

CNBC’s Jim Cramer explained why he believes Coca-Cola is an endurable, investable stock on the heels of its latest quarterly earnings report.

“Coca-Cola put on a clinic, showing you how a seasoned management team can overcome just about any challenge you might throw at them. That’s long-lasting strength. That’s a great stock to put away,” the “Mad Money” host said.

Coca-Cola reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings and revenue on Monday.

Shares of Coke rose 1.06%, notching a new 52-week high earlier in the day.

“The quarter’s a reminder that sometimes you just want to own the best of breed companies in unassailable positions. … It’s not that Coca-Cola’s got no problems — they’re dealing with the same issues as everyone else — it’s that they’ve been able to safely navigate their way through the thicket,” Cramer said.

He attributed Coke’s success to the popular Topo Chico Hard Seltzer, its DoorDash collaboration and other efforts to gain market share and get products to customers.

Coke said it is seeing higher costs for core supplies like high fructose corn syrup and aluminum. But Cramer noted “the good news is that the companies that make cans are finally adding capacity after holding back for a long time, mostly because of Covid.” 

“If we’re going to get out of this inflationary spiral, we either need to see lots of companies adding capacity, or the Federal Reserve will have to crush the economy. When it comes to Coke, obviously its suppliers boosting their production is what really matters,” he said.

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Twitter, Coca-Cola, Warner Bros. Discovery and more

Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading.

Coca-Cola — Shares of Coca-Cola rose about 1% after the company beat analysts’ expectations on the top and bottom lines in the recent quarter. The beverage giant reported adjusted earnings of 64 cents per share on revenues of $10.5 billion, while analysts expected 58 cents per share on $9.83 billion in revenue.

Twitter — Twitter ticked 5% higher on reports that the social media giant is close to a deal with Elon Musk. It comes a day after the company’s board reportedly met Sunday to discuss a takeover bid from Elon Musk, who has already secured $46.5 billion in financing.

Oil stocks —Shares of energy companies fell on Monday as oil prices fell on fears of a global slowdown amid lockdowns in Shanghai. Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Marathon Oil dipped 2.2%, 2.6% and 2.8% respectively.

Kellogg — Shares of Kellogg dipped 1.8% after Deutsche Bank downgraded the stock to a hold. The bank cited the impact from workers’ strikes, rising inflation and supply chain disruptions among the reasons for the downgrade.

Verizon — Verizon shares fell 1% after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to neutral. The bank said Verizon is situated well for 5G growth but offers a lower potential return compared to peers like AT&T.

Penn National Gaming — The gaming stock rose 2.8% after Morgan Stanley named it a buy despite its recent underperformance. The bank also sees opportunities in its Barstool Sports and theScore businesses.

Warner Bros. Discovery — Warner Bros. Discovery’s stock fell 2.5% as investors continued to digest the news that the company would shutter its CNN+ service weeks after its launch.

Deere — The equipment manufacturer’s stock fell 3.4% after Bank of America downgraded the stock to neutral. The bank said it remains cautious on the farm economy and agricultural equipment space amid ongoing supply chain issues and other macro trends.

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Coca-Cola (KO) Q1 2022 earnings

A person wearing a mask pushes a dolly cart past a Coca-Cola truck as the city continues Phase 4 of re-opening following restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus on September 16, 2020 in New York City.

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Coca-Cola on Monday reported quarterly earnings that topped analysts’ expectations as consumers drank more of its trademark soda, Powerade and other beverages.

Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by Refinitiv:

  • Earnings per share: 64 cents adjusted vs. 58 cents expected
  • Revenue: $10.5 billion vs. $9.83 billion expected

Coke reported first-quarter net income attributable to shareholders of $2.78 billion, or 64 cents per share, up from $2.25 billion, or 52 cents per share, a year earlier.

Excluding items, the beverage giant earned 64 cents per share, beating the 58 cents per share expected by analysts surveyed by Refinitiv.

Net sales rose 16% to $10.5 billion, topping Wall Street’s expectations of $9.83 billion. Organic revenue, which strips out the impact of acquisitions and divestitures, climbed 18% in the quarter.

Despite the suspension of its Russian business, the company reiterated its full-year outlook of revenue growth of 7% to 8% and comparable earnings per share growth of 5% to 6%.

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Cramer explains why veteran technical analyst Larry Williams sees a bull market for these three stocks

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday broke down fresh technical analysis from veteran chartist Larry Williams, whose proprietary market indicators suggest that Google-parent Alphabet, Amazon and Coca-Cola are stocks to watch for.

“Right now, the charts as interpreted by Larry Williams, suggest we’ve got incredibly bullish action in Google, very good bullish action in Amazon and money in the bank action in what we call knockout, Coca-Cola. I would not bet against Larry Williams,” the “Mad Money” host said.

Cramer said that judging from Williams’ methodology, Alphabet and Amazon have held up better than other big tech names that have been beaten up during this year’s market volatility.

Here’s three separate analyses of the three companies’ current and expected performance. Cramer’s analysis of Alphabet is of the company’s C class stock with the ticker GOOG, not to be confused with the company’s A class stock GOOGL.

Alphabet (Google)

Here’s a look at Alphabet’s daily chart:

Cramer said that the technology company has a “stable floor of support,” which lets Williams know that Alphabet’s shareholder base has continued buying the stock through market turbulence. “According to Williams, when a stock holds up like this while the broader market’s getting hammered, it’s one of the strongest patterns he knows,” Cramer said.

There are more signs that the stock is bullish, according to Cramer. First is the blue line at the bottom of the chart, called an on-balance volume indicator, which measures volume flow. This line shows that Alphabet stock volumes held above January lows in February and March, Cramer said.

When examining Alphabet plotted next to one of Williams’ indicators that measures professional accumulation of a stock, the stock is moving sideways while the indicator line is going higher —  another signal that the stock is bullish, Cramer said. Here is the chart:

Amazon

Williams believes the “stock’s now bouncing hard off its lows and … it’s got more room to run,” Cramer said, adding that the stock has not performed as well as Alphabet.

Here’s Amazon’s daily chart plotted next to its seasonal pattern, which measures how stocks typically do at a given point in the year:

“Just like with Google, this is exactly the time of year when Williams would expect a bottom based on the calendar,” Cramer said.

Coca-Cola

While Williams’ analysis suggests that Google and Amazon will have positive performances, Cramer acknowledged that tech stocks’ struggles this year could make those stocks unattractive for wary buyers. An alternative defensive stock is Coca-Cola, he said.

Here’s Coca-Cola’s daily chart plotted with the on-balance volume line:

Williams believes that because the stock’s volume has increased even while Coca-Cola has lowered from its highs in the last couple weeks, “big institutional money managers are buying it aggressively,” Cramer said.

Cramer added that the beverage company’s seasonal pattern suggests that it will bottom soon, according to Williams’ analysis. Here’s Coca-Cola stock plotted with its seasonal pattern:

“Coke is exactly the kind of stock that hedge funds love to own at this point in the business cycle, which is a key reason why it’s been able to outperform the major averages. Williams is betting that outperformance will continue,” Cramer said.

Williams also believes there’s a strong correlation between Coca-Cola and sugar, which is a major input of the company, Cramer said. Here’s a chart showing both Coca-Cola and sugar prices pushed forward about one year:

“You might expect the stock to go down after sugar goes up because it’s a major input cost for them, but when you push the data forward one year, Williams finds that Coke’s stock follows sugar. If the pattern holds, it means that Coke can continue to rally,” Cramer said.

Disclosure: Cramer’s Charitable Trust owns shares of Alphabet (GOOGL) and Amazon.

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Sony suspends all PlayStation sales in Russia over Ukraine war

A gamer plays on Sony’s Playstation 5 console at his home in Seoul.

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Sony has stopped selling its PlayStation consoles and software in Russia, becoming the latest major brand to withdraw from the country over the Ukraine war.

Sony’s decision is one of the video game industry’s most significant moves yet. The company has the biggest presence in Russia of any console maker, according to industry insiders.

“PlayStation has the largest installed base, so if a company on the console side has a particularly hard choice from a purely financial angle, it’s Sony,” said Lewis Ward, head of gaming at research firm IDC.

A representative for Sony’s video game unit said in a statement on Wednesday that the company has suspended all software and hardware shipments in the country, as well as the launch of new racing title Gran Turismo 7. The PlayStation Store also will no longer be available in Russia.

“Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) joins the global community in calling for peace in Ukraine,” the company said.

“To support humanitarian aid, Sony Group Corporation announced a $2 million donation to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the international NGO, Save the Children, to support the victims of this tragedy,” the company statement added.

Iconic brands McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Starbucks have suspended operations in Russia amid outcry over the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

Last week, video game companies began taking steps to sever ties with Russia. CD Projekt, makers of the sci-fi game Cyberpunk 2077, and Electronic Arts, said they would block all sales of games and content in Russia and Belarus.

Microsoft said on Friday it would halt all new sales of its products and services in Russia, including its Xbox games consoles, software and subscription services. Epic Games, the studio behind Fortnite, followed suit the next day, saying it was “stopping commerce with Russia in our games.”

Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s digital minister, had previously called on Microsoft and Sony to block all Russian and Belarusian accounts and cancel any planned events in the two countries.

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