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Russ Cohen

Is Super Micro Computer Stock a Buy Now?

This company was once a high-flying hero of the early artificial intelligence (AI) boom, but shares of Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) have become the antagonist in investor portfolios. The latest setback came as the tech giant slashed guidance ahead of final fiscal third-quarter results (for the period ended March 31, 2025). The stock is ...

Russ Cohen

Daily Dividend Report: IBM,HON,F,WELL,SJW,WMB

The IBM board of directors today declared an increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend to $1.68 per common share, payable June 10, 2025 to stockholders of record as of May 9, 2025. This is the 30th year in a row that IBM has increased its quarterly cash dividend. IBM has paid consecutive quarterly dividends ...

Russ Cohen

Baidu vs. Tencent: Which Chinese AI Stock Is the Better Buy Now?

China’s tech giants Baidu BIDU and Tencent Holdings Limited TCEHY have both emerged as major players in the artificial intelligence (AI) race. Baidu – often called the “Google of China” – dominates Internet search and online advertising in its home market, while Tencent runs the ubiquitous WeChat super-app and a vast gaming and social media ...

Russ Cohen

Notable Wednesday Option Activity: SMCI, COST, TSLA

Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Super Micro Computer Inc (Symbol: SMCI), where a total of 641,998 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 64.2 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 146.8% of SMCI’s average daily trading volume over the past month of ...

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Will Strong Services Offset Weak iPhone Sales for AAPL's Q2 Earnings?

Apple’s AAPL second-quarter fiscal 2025 results, to be reported on May 1, are expected to reflect stiff competition for iPhone in China. However, will continued strong growth in the Services business offset this headwind? iPhone sales are likely to have suffered from stiff competition in China from Chinese vendors, including Huawei and Xiaomi. A delay ...

Russ Cohen

PDD Holdings Plunges 13.6% in 6 Months: How Should You Play the Stock?

PDD Holdings Inc. PDD, the parent company of e-commerce platforms Pinduoduo and Temu, has experienced a troubling start to 2025, with shares plummeting 13.6% in the past six months. This performance has raised concerns among investors about the company’s near-term prospects, despite its impressive growth trajectory in previous years. As the stock continues to face ...