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Russ Cohen

Nvidia’s Rise: A Chip Off the Old Microsoft Block? Nvidia’s Rise: A Chip Off the Old Microsoft Block?

Nvidia‘s (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock soared 16% to set a new all-time high on Feb. 22 following its stellar earnings report. The chipmaker’s Q4 FY24 revenue skyrocketed by 265% year over year to $22.1 billion, surpassing analyst estimates by $1.6 billion. Adjusted earnings per share surged by 486% to $5.16, exceeding the consensus by $0.52. Throughout ...

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Insight: Market Movers in Pre-Market Trading Insight: Market Movers in Pre-Market Trading

Shares of AXT, Inc. AXTI surged in pre-market trading post a stellar fourth-quarter performance. AXT reported a GAAP loss of 9 cents per share, exceeding market expectations of a 15-cent loss. The company’s quarterly sales topped estimates at $20.43 million, eclipsing the projected $17.57 million, as per data from Benzinga Pro. The market responded fervently, ...

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The Power Play of Microsoft: 2 Forces Driving Success in 2024 The Power Play of Microsoft: 2 Forces Driving Success in 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Microsoft leads the artificial intelligence brigade, thanks to its early bet on OpenAI. ChatGPT, the brainchild of OpenAI, is now synonymous with AI prowess, setting records for fastest adoption in history. Within a mere two months of its public release, ChatGPT boasted an impressive 100 million active users. Back in 2019, Microsoft ...

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Is the Pending 3-1 Split a Signal to Invest in Walmart? Is the Pending 3-1 Split a Signal to Invest in Walmart?

Walmart’s WMT stock is stirring up excitement among investors as its three-to-one stock split is looming, scheduled for Monday, February 26. The split aims to enhance trading efficiency and broaden accessibility, with shares set to open at approximately $59 post-split from the current $177 per share. Over 400,000 associates engage in Walmart’s stock purchase plan, ...

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Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP – Quarterly Sales Report Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP Surpasses Sales Expectations Amidst Adversity

Overcoming Challenges Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP, ticker symbol CLMT, navigated through a turbulent fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 with finesse. Despite facing a 2.3% year-over-year decline in sales, the company managed to exceed market expectations by reporting sales of $976.50 million, surpassing the consensus figure of $926.13 million. Financial Performance The financial landscape for ...

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Jefferies Downgrades ModivCare to Hold Amid Concerns Over FY2024 Guidance Jefferies Downgrades ModivCare to Hold Amid Concerns Over FY2024 Guidance

The Downgrade CharlieAJA/iStock via Getty Images Jefferies recently announced a rating adjustment for ModivCare (NASDAQ:MODV), switching their recommendation to “hold.” The catalyst behind this revision stems from concerns surrounding the organization’s recently unveiled FY2024 guidance. Reasoning Behind the Decision The investment bank justified this shift by highlighting what they perceive as a substantial discrepancy in ...

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Bitcoin’s Potential: A Bullish Outlook by Tom Lee Bitcoin’s Potential: A Bullish Outlook by Tom Lee

Tom Lee of Fundstrat has shared an optimistic forecast for Bitcoin, projecting the cryptocurrency to potentially soar to $150,000 this year while currently trading around the $51,000 level. This optimistic projection by Lee is driven by the increasing demand for Bitcoin following ETF approval and the anticipated reduction in supply when mining rewards are halved ...

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Analysis of Nvidia’s Q4 Automotive Revenue Decline Challenges in the Self-Driving Car Market: Implications of Nvidia’s Q4 Automotive Revenue Slide for EVs

Nvidia Corp. NVDA delivered exceptional quarterly results on Wednesday, surpassing analyst expectations across most segments. Nevertheless, the 4% year-over-year decrease in automotive revenue raises concerns about the adoption of self-driving technology in electric vehicles (EVs). Gene Munster, a fund manager at Deepwater Asset Management, expressed disappointment about the segment’s performance, indicating it as a leading ...