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Starbucks stock is a bright spot in Wednesday's bleak market. Here's why

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Starbucks stock is a bright spot in Wednesday's bleak market. Here's why

TL;DR

  • S&P 500 and Nasdaq were set for losses, pressured by rising oil prices and inflation.
  • SpaceX's upcoming IPO is seen as a positive for Linde, which supplies gases to the space industry.
  • Starbucks is exploring strategic options for its Japanese business, potentially valuing it at $2.5 billion.
  • Oracle's earnings report will be closely watched for its AI backlog and capital expenditure guidance.
  • The CNBC Investing Club has increased its cash position to 12.4% due to market uncertainties and upcoming IPOs.