Four Club holdings — including Meta Platforms (META) and Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD) — are among the 12 best-positioned stocks right now, investment bank Bernstein told clients Wednesday. We share the favorable outlook on Meta and Pioneer, but aren’t as high on the two other Club names Bernstein highlighted: Qualcomm (QCOM) and Devon Energy (DVN). Understanding Bernstein’s note: The list of 12 stocks were screened for rosy six-month outlooks, using both quantitative modeling and fundamental forecasts from the firm’s research analysts. Bernstein says that since 2004, stocks that are both rated outperform (buy) by its analysts and in the top quintile (or top 20%) of its proprietary quant model beat the S & P 500 by 6.1% on annualized basis. Those stocks are held in high regard because they also did better than those simply rated buy or in the top quintile of the quant model, according to Bernstein. A third characteristic shared by all 12 stock is not being a so-called “crowded trade,” as measured by Bernstein’s Crowding Model. Meta Platforms Bernstein’s take: Meta’s aggressive cost-cutting efforts are likely factored into the social media giant’s stock price in full, according to the firm. But investors may adopt an even more positive attitude toward Meta if the company is able to return to topline revenue growth in the coming months. Analysts expect that to happen due to general improvements in the advertising market and internal changes at Meta to overcome Apple ‘s (AAPL) 2021 privacy changes. META 1Y mountain Meta Platform’s 12-month stock performance. The Club’s take: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has delivered on the expense-reduction strategy that investors including the Club sought, and that’s a big reason why the stock has soared nearly 70% already in 2023. We’re careful about chasing the stock after such a monster move. But big picture, shares should have more room to run and any pullbacks are buying opportunities. Meta rose 2% on Wednesday to just under $205 per share. Pioneer Natural Resources Bernstein’s take: Pioneer has “the simplest and most reliable” operating model within the energy sector, analysts wrote. The firm also championed Pioneer’s variable dividend policy, saying they expect the pure-play Midland Basin producer to continue returning a ton of free cash flow to shareholders over the next five years. Bernstein expects that capital return to equal roughly 40% of its current $47 billion market cap. PXD 1Y mountain Pioneer Natural Resources’ 12-month stock performance. The Club’s take: As we look to consolidate our energy holdings to three stocks from four, Pioneer isn’t going anywhere. A key reason is CEO Scott Sheffield and the operational excellence he’s demonstrated, which aligns with Bernstein’s fundamental outlook on the company. We added to our Pioneer position twice this month — most recently last week at roughly $185 per share, believing that the sell-off in oil stocks grew largely overdone. Pioneer shares rose 1% on Wednesday to roughly $200 each. Qualcomm Bernstein’s take: Wall Street has revised lower its Qualcomm estimates to capture continued inventory challenges in the smartphone market, and now the chipmaker’s shares present investors “with a compelling risk-reward” relative to industry peers, according to the firm. Analysts believe Qualcomm’s inventory glut is starting to improve, and note the stock trades at a sizable discount to the broader semiconductor industry: roughly 12 times forward earnings compared with 23 times for the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index. QCOM 1Y mountain Qualcomm’s stock performance over the past 12 months. The Club’s take: As of now, we’re looking to exit our position in Qualcomm if the stock trades up into the $130s range, which would be a solid move from the $117 level we upgraded the stock at earlier this month. In general, Nvidia (NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) provide us with higher-quality exposure to the chip industry. Seeing strength along with the rest of the chipmakers, Qualcomm rose more than 3.5% to roughly $126 per shre. Devon Energy Bernstein’s take: The firm sees Devon as the best “turnaround story” in the U.S. shale sector, noting that past performance has sometimes been “marred by shaky strategic decisions.” Analysts believe that such issues have been straightened out with a corporate ethos focused on returning capital to shareholders, similar to Pioneer. Devon, like PXD, rose Wednesday, adding roughly 2.5% to nearly $50 per share. DVN 1Y mountain Devon Energy’s 12-month stock performance. The Club’s take: We expect to strategically sell out of Devon into strength, refocusing our energy holdings into what we think are better opportunities. Simply put, we’ve determined we no longer need to own three different exploration and production (E & P) firms: Devon, the aforementioned Pioneer and natural-gas heavy Coterra Energy (CTRA). Devon’s most-recent quarterly results were disappointing and informed this conclusion. When we decide to exit Devon, we will free up some much needed space in the portfolio for other opportunities. (Jim Cramer’s Charitable Trust is long META, QCOM, NVDA, AMD, PXD, DVN, AAPL. See here for a full list of the stocks.) As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio. 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Four Club holdings — including Meta Platforms (META) and Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD) — are among the 12 best-positioned stocks right now, investment bank Bernstein told clients Wednesday.
Segway’s ZT3 Pro eKickScooter with smart features and a 43.5-mile range at best post-launch price of $915
Amazon is now offering the best post-launch pricing we’ve seen on the Segway ZT3 Pro eKickScooter at $914.99 shipped, which beats out the brand’s direct website pricing by $85. This model normally carries a $1,100 price tag at Amazon and a higher $1,300 MSRP direct from the brand. The discounts we’ve seen often keep things near or above $1,000, while there have been occasional falls lower, usually to $950, though there was a single short-lived drop to $920 back in March. Today’s deal is bringing a total 30% markdown off the MSRP, giving you $385 in savings off buying it directly from Segway for the best price we have tracked since its $900 preorder low back in September 2024.
Segway’s ZT3 Pro eKickScooter is an all-terrain cruiser that brings many smart features into your riding experience. To start, there’s a 1,600W brushless motor that dishes out enough torque to scoff at inclines up to 25% steep. With its 597Wh battery, which comes supported by the brand’s RideyLong tech that features an advanced controller algorithm to extend its travel capabilities “by up to 20%,” this model gives you up to 43.5 miles of travel on a single four-hour charge, with it able to max out at top speeds of 24.9 MPH. Speaking of the fast charging times, it’s even been designed with last-minute travels in mind, as just plugging it in for 30 minutes can get you back enough battery to travel 6.2 miles.
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Your safety and comfort have been taken into serious consideration with Segway’s ZT3 Pro eKickScooter, as it comes loaded with features to smooth out and give you more control than other models, including a full suspension frame – even having it sit six full inches off the ground for more clearance – as well as 11-inch tubeless tires for all-terrain adventure, and a Segride stability enhancement system paired alongside a traction control system. There’s even the smart features that include Apple Find My, proximity locking/unlocking, and more. You can get an even deeper rundown in our launch coverage here.
Carry Anker’s SOLIX C300 DC power station with pop-up camping light for mobile device charging at $170
Anker’s official SOLIX Amazon storefront is undercutting its ongoing Father’s Day Sale pricing on the C300 DC Power Station at $169.99 shipped. Normally priced at $250, it’s mostly been dropping between $180 and $190 in the past three months, with the brand’s current sale only dropping costs to $190 through June 19. While we’ve seen it go as low as $140 in the past (last seen during 2024 Black Friday/Christmas sales), you’re looking at a 32% markdown here while the savings last, cutting $80 off the tag and dropping things to the fourth-lowest overall price we have tracked. Head below for more on this model and its counterparts that are also seeing discounts.
A totable companion for camping trips, road trips, and even at-home backup power for devices during outages, Anker’s SOLIX C300 DC power station is a compact and totable 90,000mAh/288Wh unit that delivers up to 300W charging speeds. Among its output options, you’ll have four USB-C ports (a 15W port, a 100W port, and the two 140W ports), two 12W USB-A ports, and a 120W auxiliary port to top off devices. You’ll have a few different means to recharge its battery including a wall outlet, with its 100W max solar input, or by utilizing the two bidirectional 140W USB-C ports at the same time for up to 280W speeds.
One notable carry-over feature from its 60,000mAh PowerCore Reserve predecessor is the integrated pop-up LED light that has three brightness levels to be used as a camping lantern or emergency light source. There’s also the usual array of smart controls available through its companion app, allowing you to monitor and adjust its settings via a Bluetooth connection, with readouts also shown on its display.
Anker’s other compact power station deals:
Be sure to also check out the ongoing Anker SOLIX Father’s Day Sale that is continuing through June 19, with up to 55% in initial discounts, along with three tiers of extra savings (3%, 5%, 7%) and free gear along with select purchases.
Cut through the storm cleanup this season with Greenworks’ 24V 12-inch cordless compact chainsaw at $130
Over at Amazon, you can pick up the Greenworks 24V 12-inch Cordless Compact Chainsaw for $129.99 shipped, with the price also matching directly from the brand’s website. Normally carrying a $190 price tag, it’s been more often returning to a $183 high at Amazon, while discounts have mostly kept costs above $140 until this month, when the savings have taken the price lower to $130. The deal here is the best we have tracked over the last 12 months, cutting $70 off the MSRP and giving you a more compact means to clean up after any upcoming storms.
We’re stepping into hurricane season, which means there will likely be plenty of cleanup ahead for folks in the southern portions of the country, and this Greenworks electric chainsaw will be ready to tackle any tree pruning, disposals, and the like. The 12-inch bar and chain comes supported by an automatic oiler, keeping it all lubricated and running smoothly, while the tensioning system allows you to keep it set at ideal levels without any extra tools being needed. You won’t have to wrestle with pull strings thanks to the push-button start, and the included 4.0Ah battery provides you with 85+ cuts on a single charge.
Cover 1/2 an acre with this Greenworks 40V 25-inch cordless self-propelled mower and two 4.0Ah batteries at $525
Amazon is offering the Greenworks 40V 25-inch Cordless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower with two 4.0Ah batteries and dual-port rapid charger for $524.99 shipped. Normally fetching $700 at full price, we’ve only seen it returning to this same rate twice during 2025 so far. While we have seen it go as low as $450, which was last seen during Black Friday 2023, you’re otherwise looking at the second-best pricing at Amazon over the last 12 months and the lowest price we have tracked in 2025, saving you $175 off the going rate in the process, which is matching the price we’re seeing direct from the brand’s website.
With the two included 4.0Ah batteries, this 40V 25-inch Greenworks mower provides a 70-minute continuous runtime to tackle mowing for up to 1/2 an acre on a single charge, with the dual port rapid charger that’s accompanying the package getting them back to full at the same time. It’s been given a 25-inch steel deck for added durability, with its smart pace self-propelled system making maneuverability all the easier. There are seven cutting height levels to choose from here, as well as the 3-in-1 functionality for mulching, side discharging, and rear bagging. It operates at far lower noise levels than a gas model, so you won’t disturb neighbors at particular hours, and also sports the usual push button start.
Keep up to four DEWALT batteries going with this 20V Max 4-port rapid charger at 168
Woot is offering the DEWALT 20V MAX 4-Port Rapid Charger for $167.99 shipped. Normally carrying a $309 price tag here, with it sitting at a higher $329 pricing at other retailers like Lowes and ACE, discounts can usually be seen dropping the costs between $185 and $238 on average. While we have seen it go as low as $153 in the past, you’re otherwise looking at one of the lowest prices we have recently tracked, giving you a sizeable $141 markdown off the going rate. It’s even beating out Amazon’s current pricing by $42.
A perfect addition for garages, shops, and jobsite kits that tend to rely on DEWALT equipment, you’ll be able to top off four of the brand’s 12V Max, 20V Max, and FLEXVOLT 20V/60V Max batteries simultaneously with this DEWALT 4-port charger. It delivers 8A charging speeds to each individual port, with it getting a 4.0Ah battery back to full in 40 minutes, while a 6.0Ah battery can be refilled in 60 minutes. It even comes with cord wraps for added organization, as well as through-holes should you wish to mount it to your wall or workbench.
The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.
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Kempower’s MORE Power fast and flexible charging solution is set to deliver megawatt-level charging to both electric trucks and cars, and it’s shipping from Finland.
Kempower is kicking off deliveries of its high-powered “MORE Power, MORE Plugs” EV charging solution from its factories in Lahti, Finland. The company made waves in April when it announced it would be the first DC fast charger maker to ship 1.2 megawatts (MW) of dynamically distributed charging power, and now it’s happening.
The new charging setup can feed that 1.2 MW across up to eight charging points, all controlled by Kempower’s smart power distribution system. That includes the company’s regular Satellite dispensers for passenger EVs—but now, Kempower is also offering a Mega Satellite option with a CCS2 connector that delivers up to 700 amps.
One dynamic system for cars and trucks
Here’s how it works: you can set up a charging hub with anywhere from one to seven charging points for passenger vehicles and add one ultra-high-powered 700A CCS2 connector for electric trucks. And the system isn’t static. It dynamically shifts power. So if there’s no truck plugged in, that full 1.2 MW can be distributed to cars. When a truck does show up, the system gives it priority and cranks up the juice.
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“Electric trucks are still relatively rare on the roads, but their numbers are expected to grow rapidly over the next few years,” said Jussi Vanhanen, Kempower’s chief market officer. “With MORE Power, charging providers can serve trucks today and scale up later as adoption grows.”
Existing Kempower chargers can be upgraded
If a provider already has a Kempower DC fast charging setup, they can upgrade to the 1.2 MW MORE Power configuration in terms of total power and the number of outputs. Kempower is also putting together a design guide to help customers and partners make the leap.
“There’s strong demand for practical know-how when it comes to site design and EV charging tech,” Vanhanen said. “Our guide will make it easier for everyone to plan and build charging hubs—helping speed up the shift to electric mobility.”
Kempower’s MORE Power comes with:
1.2 MW charging capacity (that’s two 600 kW power units working together)
Up to 8 Kempower Satellite DC fast-charging points per system
Optional Mega Satellite with CCS2: 700 A continuous at 40C, 150–1,000 VDC
Dynamic power distribution between EVs and trucks
Retrofit-ready for existing Kempower charging systems
Fits just about anywhere: retail lots, fleet depots, ports, public stations
Supports simultaneous charging for cars and heavy-duty trucks
Kempower’s 1.2 MW charging units are ready to ship from Europe now, with North American deliveries coming soon after. The phased rollout is designed to ensure support and availability in every region as demand ramps up.
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With a new rebate, you can score up to $12,500 off the Kia EV9 right now. However, not all models are eligible for the promotion. Here’s how you can snag some savings.
Kia offers up to $12,500 off select 2026 EV9 models
Just as the 2025 model year sold out, 2026 Kia EV9 models are now arriving at dealerships across the US. Kia was offering generous discounts, including a $10,000 customer cash rebate or 0% APR financing, to make way for the 2026 models.
After Kia launched a new rebate, you can potentially save even more on the new model year. Kia is offering a $7,500 rebate on certain 2026 EV9 Light Long Range models.
Even better, it can be stacked with a $4,000 Customer Cash bonus, offered on every EV9 trim. Kia is also offering a $1,000 conquest bonus if you drive an EV or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) from a rival brand, for up to $12,500 in savings. That’s pretty significant at about 20% off MSRP.
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2026 Kia EV9 (Source: Kia)
The $7,500 rebate only applies to select models, however. A company spokesperson confirmed with CarsDirect that only Model Code P4342, specifically the 2026 Kia EV9 Light Long Range trims with Option Groups 008 and 009, qualify.
Kia is offering a new rebate to compensate for some EV9 models losing eligibility for the federal EV tax credit. The discount, which is typically available when leasing, is now being offered on purchases as well. You may want to check with your local dealer to make sure you’re getting the best deal.
Kia EV9 trim
2025MY price
2026MY price
EV9 Light Standard Range
$54,900
$54,900
EV9 Light Long Range
$59,900
$57,900
EV9 Wind
$63,900
$63,900
EV9 Land
$69,900
$68,900
EV9 GT-Line
$73,900
$71,900
2025 and 2026 Kia EV9 price by trim
Despite the discounts, Hyundai’s new three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, still appears to be a better deal this month, offering up to $13,000 in savings.
The 2026 Kia EV9 is available for lease at $429 per month for 36 months, with a $4,999 due at signing. Hyundai’s IONIQ 9 is available for lease at just $419 per month, also for 36 months with $4,999 due at signing. The IONIQ 9 also boasts more overall interior space than the EV9.
Ready to test one for yourself? We can help you get started. Check out our links below to find offers on Kia and Hyundai’s three-row electric SUVs at a dealer near you.
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