Group 1: Market Sentiment and Trends - CNBC host Jim Cramer has become more cautious toward AI and data center stocks due to increasing insider selling and borrowing activity, indicating a shift from the previous era of "magical investing" [1] - Cramer has revised his outlook on data center companies, stating that the favorable investment period is over and has declared it "dead" [1] Group 2: Stock Recommendations - Cramer recommends holding shares of TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX), emphasizing its strength in a downturn, with the stock up 21% this year and a dividend yield of about 1.2% [3] - Energy Transfer LP Unit (NYSE:ET) is highlighted as a high-yield dividend stock, despite being down 13% this year and missing Q3 estimates, with a dividend yield of approximately 7.8% [4] - Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) is viewed as an attractive investment opportunity in a down market, offering a dividend yield of 2.85% and demonstrating strong operational efficiency [5][6] - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) received a bullish outlook following FDA approval of its Caplyta drug for treating major depressive disorder [6][8]

Welcome to Young Financ's flagship show, Morning Brief. I'm Julie Hyman. Let's get to the three things you need to know today.First up, it's the final trading day of November. The S&P 500 is on track for its first monthly drop in 6 months, while the Nasdaq may fall for the first time since March. Of course, tech is a big reason why.Super micro computer poised to be the worst performer in the S&P 500 for November. Other losers include Coinbase, Oracle, and Palanteer. Meanwhile, the Chicago Merkantail Exchang ...

Core Insights - Expectations for a December rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve have intensified, with major banks and market participants increasingly viewing it as the most likely scenario [1][2] - The CME FedWatch tool indicates an 85% probability of a quarter-point reduction in December, influenced by weak payroll and inflation data [2][3] - A cooling labor market and limited hiring are pressuring policymakers to stimulate growth, making a rate cut imminent to support the labor market and guard against economic downturns [3] Sectors Poised to Benefit From Lower Rates - **Technology Stocks**: Lower rates increase the present value of future profits, significantly boosting current valuations for high-growth technology companies [5] - **Small-Cap Stocks**: These companies are more sensitive to domestic economic conditions and benefit from reduced debt servicing costs and increased access to affordable capital [6] - **Financials**: Banks with diversified operations may see improved loan activity due to lower rates [6] - **Consumer Discretionary & Utilities**: Lower interest rates enhance consumer credit access and spending power, benefiting profit margins in consumer discretionary companies, while utilities benefit from reduced financing costs [7] ETFs to Consider - **Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK)**: AUM of $91.47 billion, exposure to 70 tech companies, top holdings include Nvidia (14.24%) and Apple (13.49%), has gained 22.6% year to date [9][10] - **iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)**: AUM of $71.69 billion, exposure to 1,958 small-cap U.S. companies, has gained 12.8% year to date [11] - **Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF)**: AUM of $51.45 billion, exposure to 75 financial services companies, has risen 10.7% year to date [12][13] - **Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY)**: AUM of $23 billion, exposure to 49 consumer discretionary companies, has gained 5.4% year to date [14][15] - **Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU)**: AUM of $22.07 billion, exposure to 31 utility companies, has surged 21.4% year to date [16][17]

Core Insights - The Q3 earnings season has shown solid performance, with 95% of S&P 500 companies reporting results and an expected 13.4% increase in earnings per share, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth [2][3] Group 1: Earnings Performance - Analysts had initially expected a 7.9% increase in earnings per share for Q3, indicating a significant upward revision in expectations as the quarter progressed [3] - If the anticipated 13.4% earnings growth holds, it represents an acceleration from the 12% growth rate reported in Q2 [2] Group 2: Consumer Sentiment - Recent reports from Abercrombie & Fitch, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Burlington Stores indicate that softening consumer sentiment is affecting purchasing decisions [4] - Upcoming earnings reports from retailers such as Macy's, Dollar Tree, American Eagle Outfitters, and GameStop will provide further insights into consumer behavior as the holiday shopping season approaches [4] Group 3: Upcoming Reports - The first week of December will feature earnings reports from companies including Salesforce, CrowdStrike, MongoDB, Marvell, Okta, C3.ai, and Snowflake, which are expected to highlight ongoing trends in corporate performance [5]

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Core Viewpoint - Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. is participating in the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference, indicating its engagement with investors and the market [1]. Company Overview - Grocery Outlet is a high-growth, extreme value retailer based in Emeryville, California, specializing in quality, name-brand consumables and fresh products [3]. - The company operates over 560 stores across various states including California, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Idaho, Nevada, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Georgia, Alabama, Delaware, Kentucky, and Virginia [3]. Event Details - Jason Potter, the CEO of Grocery Outlet, will participate in a fireside chat on December 3 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time [1]. - A live audio webcast of the event will be available online, with a replay accessible for 180 days post-event [2].

CME Group sign at NYMEX in New York.Adam Jeffery | CNBCThis is CNBC's Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day:1. Down and outStock futures trading was halted this morning after a data center "cooling issue" took down several Chicago Mercantile Exchange services. Individual stocks were still trading before the bell, while the CME said futures indexes and options trading would open fully at 8:30 ...

Core Insights - A record number of shoppers, approximately 186.9 million, are expected to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, marking an increase of about 3 million from last year [4] - Black Friday remains the largest shopping day, with around 130.4 million shoppers planning to participate, followed by Cyber Monday at 40% and Small Business Saturday at 36% [5] Retail Performance - Costco and Walmart are identified as key winners in the holiday shopping season due to their strong brand presence and ability to offer low prices [6] - Costco's stock is down 2.5% year-to-date with a HOLD rating, while Walmart is up nearly 18% year-to-date, also holding a HOLD rating [7] Consumer Behavior - Direct-to-consumer brands face challenges as consumers increasingly price-check items on platforms like Amazon, leading to heightened price sensitivity [8][9] - Luxury brands like Louis Vuitton are performing well, as the top 10% of earners contribute significantly to consumption despite broader consumer pullbacks [10] Economic Context - The National Retail Federation forecasts total holiday spending to exceed $1 trillion for the first time, with sales growth projected between 3.7% and 4.2% for 2024 [13] - Retail stocks have struggled overall this year, with both consumer discretionary and staples sectors lagging behind the broader market due to economic pressures [14] Notable Retailers - Discount chains such as Dollar General and Dollar Tree have seen stock increases of over 30% this year, while brands like Coca-Cola have gained around 16% [15]

Market Overview - U.S. stock futures halted trading on Friday due to a data center glitch, impacting trade in US Treasuries and crude oil [1] - The benchmark index tracking ETFs was trading higher, with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) up 0.30% at $681.70 and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ) up 0.42% at $616.85 [3] Company Performance - Tilray Brands Inc. (TLRY) fell 14.93% in premarket trading after announcing a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, maintaining a weaker price trend [7] - Direct Digital Holdings Inc. (DRCT) dropped 12.06% after revealing a settlement agreement to issue up to 50 million Class A common shares [7] - SMX (Security Matters) PLC surged 74.43% after presenting its technology at a conference in Dubai, despite maintaining a weaker price trend [7] - Walmart Inc. (WMT) rose 0.31% on Black Friday, promising discounts and exclusive offers, and maintaining a stronger price trend [7][15] - Apple Inc. (AAPL) was up 0.36% on Black Friday, offering promotions and gift cards, while maintaining a stronger price trend [15] Economic Insights - The consumer debt level in the U.S. has reached $18.6 trillion, but the ratio of household debt to disposable income is near a 25-year low at just below 90% [10][11] - The consumer landscape is described as "bifurcated," with high-wage earners spending while lower-income consumers struggle [11] - The long-term economic outlook remains optimistic, with projections for improvement driven by AI-related capital expenditures and deregulation [12]