Microsoft, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs And More On CNBC's 'Final Trades'
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
On CNBC's 'Halftime Report Final Trades,' analysts discussed their picks, including Microsoft, BlackRock, the ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF, and Goldman Sachs. Microsoft is expected to report good earnings soon but will remove WordPad from Windows 11. BlackRock plans to cut its workforce by 3%, affecting 600 employees. Cybersecurity is seen as a growth area, benefiting HACK. Goldman Sachs faces employee concerns after layoffs and is expected to report earnings of $3.13 per share on revenue of $11.13 billion. Stock prices for these companies and ETF rose in Monday's session.
January 09, 2024 | 1:35 pm
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BlackRock plans to reduce its workforce by 3%, which could lead to cost savings but may also impact employee morale and operational efficiency.
Workforce reductions could be seen as a cost-saving measure, potentially positive for profits, but may also raise concerns about future growth and morale.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Goldman Sachs faces employee concerns after layoffs but is expected to report solid earnings, with analysts predicting $3.13 per share on $11.13 billion revenue.
Strong earnings expectations are typically positive for stock prices, although recent layoffs may have a dampening effect on employee sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
The ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF is expected to benefit from the growth in the cybersecurity sector.
Growth in the cybersecurity sector is generally positive for related ETFs, indicating potential for price appreciation.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
Microsoft is expected to report good earnings soon, but will remove WordPad from Windows 11 updates, which may affect user experience.
Positive earnings expectations could drive stock prices up, but the removal of WordPad might have a minor negative impact on user sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80