As the sun rises on Wall Street, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer convenes for its daily “Morning Meeting” livestream. Step into the world of trading and finance with a recap of Friday’s key moments in the financial markets.
- Wall Street Sees Mixed Performance:
- Despite a mixture of trading decisions on Friday, Wall Street remains on track for strong weekly gains.
- The 10-year Treasury yield saw a decline, while the S & P 500 remained relatively stable.
- The Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation gauge for August showed subdued readings, indicating that headline and core PCE are inching closer to the Fed’s target of 2%.
- Investors are eagerly anticipating the upcoming September jobs report for insights into the state of the labor market, a crucial factor influencing future interest rate decisions by the central bank.
- Best Buy’s Stock Gains:
- Best Buy shares surged over 2% on Friday following an endorsement by JPMorgan, which added the stock to its focus list.
- JPMorgan’s analysts maintain a positive outlook on the stock, with a buy-equivalent rating that dates back to February.
- The tech retailer’s AI-powered personal computer cycle is being undervalued by investors, according to JPMorgan, who also sees potential growth in the TV and appliances sector as housing market conditions improve.
- Wells Fargo Faces Challenges:
- After a 5% increase the previous day due to a favorable Bloomberg News report on the Fed-mandated asset cap, Wells Fargo’s shares experienced a slight decline on Friday.
- The bank remains focused on overcoming the constraints imposed in 2018, with a recent submission of risk and control assessments to the Fed for review.
- Despite recent fluctuations, Wells Fargo aims to deliver its quarterly earnings report on October 11, while other financial stalwarts like Morgan Stanley are set to report on October 16.
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