Jacob Sonenshine

New York

Reporter for @Barronsonline formerly @TheStreet, Formerly @MktsInsider Schooled @Hunter_College, Huge @Yankees fan Email: [email protected]

Articles

The Stock Market Got What It Wanted From Trump. Why It’s Finishing the Week Lower.

3 days ago | barrons.com | Jacob Sonenshine

The stock market rally is winding down as cracks in its momentum begin to show. Caution is the best course of action. The market should have had a good week. On Thursday, President Donald Trump agreed to a trade deal with the United Kingdom, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was set to meet with Chinese officials on Saturday to discuss tariffs.
Why Salesforce Stock Could Be a Software Winner

4 days ago | barrons.com | Jacob Sonenshine

A little bit of Microsoft could go a long way for Salesforce stock. Investors should consider buying before its earnings release next month. When Microsoft released better-than-expected earnings on May 1, it wasn’t just a gift to its shareholders—the stock jumped 8%—but for all software companies, particularly those placing big bets on artificial intelligence.
Why Salesforce Stock Could Be a Software Winner

5 days ago | finance.yahoo.com | Jacob Sonenshine

When Microsoft released better-than-expected earnings on May 1, it wasn’t just a gift to its shareholders, but for all software companies. Salesforce stands to gain.
The S&P 500 Has Erased ‘Liberation Day’ Losses. A Record High May Be Next.

1 week ago | barrons.com | Jacob Sonenshine

The S&P 500 has risen 14% to 5680 in less than a month from an early April low of 4982, the nadir of its nasty decline. It’s poised to make a run at a record high.
Buybacks Are the Best Bet in a Volatile Market. 5 Stocks to Consider.

1 week ago | finance.yahoo.com | Jacob Sonenshine

Unlock stock picks and a broker-level newsfeed that powers Wall Street. Jacob Sonenshine Fri, May 2, 2025, 8:54 AM 3 min read In This Article: Steady stock repurchases are an indicator of management confidence. Pinterest, Devon, AES, Trex, and Enphase are all scooping up shares. Your Privacy Choices
4 Industrial Stocks to Avoid Before They Report Earnings

1 week ago | barrons.com | Jacob Sonenshine

Industrial stocks are reacting well—too well—as the companies report strong quarterly earnings. Don’t buy more of these names now. The majority of the 41 S&P 500 industrial companies that had reported first-quarter earnings as of Tuesday evening turned in higher numbers than expected. On average, results were 6.1% higher than expected, boosted by sales that were narrowly better than anticipated and slightly larger profit margins.
4 Industrial Stocks to Avoid Before They Report Earnings

1 week ago | finance.yahoo.com | Jacob Sonenshine

The majority of the 41 S&P 500 industrial companies that had reported first-quarter earnings as of Tuesday evening turned in higher numbers than expected.
Buy Pinterest Stock and 5 Other Companies That Are Buying Back Shares

1 week ago | barrons.com | Jacob Sonenshine

The stock market has partially bounced back, but there’s a handful of stocks that haven’t. Companies that are buying back their own stock look particularly appealing. The S&P 500 is up 10% from an early April low after a sharp decline. Markets are giving weight to the fact that President Donald Trump may roll back some of the announced tariffs, and that, so far, there hasn’t been a great deal of economic damage.
Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Mattel, Tapestry, Citi, J B Hunt, Stanley Are Buys

1 week ago | barrons.com | Jacob Sonenshine

Plenty of stocks are still way down, despite the market’s surge. They’ve essentially priced in a recession because of the Trump tariffs—and they’re ripe for buying. That’s why Morgan Stanley’s chief U.S. equity strategist, Mike Wilson, screened for stocks that his clients should consider buying—those that are already reflecting close to the worst in the economy.
Buy the Stocks of Pinterest and 5 Other Companies That Are Buying Back Shares

2 weeks ago | barrons.com | Jacob Sonenshine

The stock market has partially bounced back, but there’s a handful of stocks that haven’t. Companies that are buying back their own stock look particularly appealing.