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Can AMD Stock Rally more on Analysts’ Upgrades?
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock has been making new highs every other day. On January 9, AMD stock reached its all-time high of $49.96.
Analyzing Broadcom’s Acquisitions in the Software Sector
Broadcom has been making many acquisitions in the software industry. The semiconductor giant seems to be drifting away from its core chip business.
Nvidia’s Toughest GPU Competitors and Stock Outlook
AT the CES 2016, Intel stated that it’s developing a gaming NUC (Next Unit of Computing) that will compete with AMD’s and NVIDIA’s GPUs.
Is Ambarella Stock Ready to Rally More in 2020?
Ambarella (AMBA) stock closed the trading day on December 27 at $59.91, a fall of 1.5%. The stock is trading 10.8% lower than its 52-week high of $67.15.
The Worst Is Over for Broadcom Stock—Can It Rally?
Broadcom (AVGO) stock has grown at a sluggish pace this year, underperforming its peers. AVGO has returned only 27.2% year-to-date.
Could AMD Stock Rally Again after Hitting New Highs?
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock touched a new high of $45.62 on Monday. At this price, the stock also reached its 19-year high.
Nvidia and Mellanox Deal Wins EU Approval
Nvidia (NVDA) has gained regulatory approval from antitrust regulators for its pending acquisition of Mellanox Technologies (MLNX).
Why Broadcom Might Sell its RF Wireless Chip Unit
Broadcom (AVGO) plans to sell one of its wireless chip units. The Wall Street Journal stated that Broadcom wants to divest its radio-frequency segment.
Micron Stock Up on Impressive Earnings, Chip Outlook
Micron Technology (MU) reported impressive fiscal 2020 first-quarter earnings results on December 18 after the market bell.
Why Investors Should Go Long on Micron Stock
Micron stock has gained steam ahead of its first-quarter earnings. The company will report its first-quarter earnings today after the market bell.
Broadcom Stock: Will a Dividend Hike Attract Investors?
Broadcom (AVGO) has been regularly returning value to shareholders. The company pays dividends to shareholders and rewards them with share buybacks.
Why Did Broadcom Stock Fall despite Upbeat Earnings?
Broadcom (AVGO) stock fell 3.78% on December 13. The company reported its fourth-quarter earnings results on December 12 after the market bell.
Analysts Love Nvidia Stock despite Trade War Fears
Nvidia stock has climbed only 1.2% since reporting its Q3 earnings on November 14. Analysts seem bullish on NVDA despite the US-China trade war fears.
Why Are Qorvo and Skyworks Stocks Rising Today?
Shares of Apple suppliers Qorvo and Skyworks are trading higher today. However, Apple stock is down by 0.4% today. We dig into why this may be.
How Is Broadcom Stock Placed Ahead of Its Q4 Earnings?
Broadcom is set to report its fiscal 2019 Q4 results on December 12. We expect the company’s earnings to beat analysts’ Q4 and fiscal 2019 estimates.
Tech Stocks: 3 Dividend Companies to Consider for 2020
Tech stocks have been on a roll in 2019. As we get closer to 2020, let’s take a look at the companies to consider for the next year.
AAPL, FFIV, FB, GOOGL, ETSY: Top 5 Tech Calls Today
AAPL and other tech stocks are trending! Let’s take a look at what drove revised price targets, downgrades, and upgrades for today’s top tech stocks.
Why Is Microchip Stock Rising Today?
Microchip stock rose in pre-market trading today after the company updated its financial guidance for the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
Marvell’s Q3 Earnings: Mixed Bag amid Trade Uncertainty
Marvell Technology reported mixed third-quarter earnings results yesterday. Its earnings were better than expected, but its revenue fell short.
Nvidia Stock: Is there an Upside despite Tariff Fears?
Nvidia (NVDA) stock fell 3.46% on Monday and closed the trading day at $209.25. At this closing price, the market cap stands at around $128.1 billion.
AMD’s 50-Day Stock Rally: What You Should Know
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has made headlines as its stock has crossed the $40 mark, reaching a new 20-year high. Here’s what’s driven the stock.
AMZN Stock: Why It’s Underperforming the S&P 500
Amazon (AMZN) stock has returned 13.9% YTD. In 2019, AMZN is trailing the S&P 500, which has gained 24.3% YTD, as well as the major tech indexes.
Qualcomm Stock Rising on Earnings, Licensing Revenues
Qualcomm stock rose as much as 6% in the extended trading on Wednesday due to its earnings results. The company posted upbeat fourth-quarter results.
Tech Stocks Drive the S&P 500 to Record Highs
This year, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) and Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) have risen 19.2% and 35.5%, respectively. What’s driven this rally?
AMD Earnings: What CEO Lisa Su Has to Offer in Q3
AMD will report its third-quarter earnings results today after the market bell. The stock is trending higher before its third-quarter earnings results.
Earnings: Why Did TXN and XLNX Underperform?
Semiconductor stocks were whipsawed last week with mixed Q3 earnings. Semi stocks were affected by the trade war and tepid smartphone demand.
Texas Instruments Stock Tanks 10% on Poor Earnings
Semiconductor stocks fell after-hours as Texas Instruments’ (TXN) third-quarter earnings and guidance missed estimates by a large margin.
Semis React to Kudlow’s Comments on December Tariffs
Donald Trump’s economic adviser Larry Kudlow said, “If the talks go well on phase one, there is a chance we can get those December tariffs off.”
Earnings: XLNX and TXN Stocks in Focus This Week
Major chip companies Texas Instruments (TXN) and Xilinx (XLNX) released their earnings last week and saw their stocks fall.
Intel Stock Looks Good before Its Q3 Earnings
Intel (INTC) stock fell 1.12% on Thursday and closed at $51.86. The stock was trading 13.0% below its 52-week high of $59.59.
Chip Stocks Rise on TSMC Earnings Beat for Q3
Today, the world’s largest foundry, Taiwan Manufacturing Semiconductor Company or TSMC, released its third-quarter earnings, rallying chip stocks.
Intel Stock Is Undervalued: What Should Investors Do?
Intel (INTC) stock fell 0.86% on Monday and closed at $51.64. The stock was trading 13.3% below its 52-week high of $59.59.
Semi Stocks Fall as US Bans Eight Chinese Tech Firms
Today, the US added 28 Chinese organizations to its Entity List, two weeks before its trade talks with China. The US ban sent the S&P 500 Index down 1.27%.
Ambarella Stock Falling: More Chinese Firms Blacklisted
Ambarella (AMBA) stock fell up to 12% today. The stock is trending downward after the US added several more Chinese companies to its Entity List.
Analyzing Intel Stock’s Target Price and Valuation
Intel (INTC) stock rose 1.78% on Friday and closed at $50.92, 14.5% below its 52-week high of $59.59, and 20.2% above the 52-week low of $42.36.
NVIDIA Stock: A Price Target and Valuation Update
NVIDIA stock is down 32.5% in the past year amid the burst of the cryptocurrency bubble and trade war fears. NVDA has risen since its Q2 results.
The Intel-AMD CPU War Just Intensified
Advanced Micro Devices is winning market share from Intel in the PC processor market. Several signs indicate that AMD’s Ryzen is crushing Intel’s Core.
Intel’s Cascade Lake-X Chips: Pricing and Competition
Intel Corporation (INTC) has reportedly slashed the prices of its high-end desktop processors, code-named Cascade Lake-X.
Broadcom Stock Fell in September: Will Weakness Continue?
Broadcom stock closed the trading day at $274.85 and fell 0.44% on October 1. The stock was trading 14.9% below its 52-week high of $323.20.
Two Semiconductor Stocks Are Crushing It: Time to Sell?
Semiconductor firms Lam Research and KLA Corp. have crushed the markets in 2019. While Lam Research is up 65.4%, KLA has returned 71% year-to-date.
Micron Stock: A Target Price and Valuation Update
Micron stock is cyclical. It soars in an upturn and falls in a downturn. In the last upturn period, which lasted for two years, Micron stock surged 570%.
Micron: Q4 Earnings Send Semiconductor Stocks Lower
Micron shares fell more than 9% in early market trading today. The stock is trading at $44.09, which is 14% below its 52-week high.
Micron Stock: Analysts Are Upbeat before Q4 Earnings
Micron is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter earnings after the closing bell today. Micron stock has been in focus due to improving chip trends.
Can Broadcom’s Stock Offering Reduce Its Debt Burden?
Yesterday, Broadcom (AVGO) stock fell 2.70% in after-hours trading after the chipmaker announced a convertible stock offering.
Analysts Are Bullish on Micron Stock, So Is Jim Cramer
Last week on CNBC’s Mad Money, host Jim Cramer signaled bullishness toward Micron stock. The stock, currently trading at $49.60, rose 0.9% yesterday.
Why Does NVIDIA Stock Have More Upside Potential?
Early on Monday, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey analyst William Stein increased the target price on NVIDIA stock to $216 from $210.
Micron and the China Trade War Uncertainty
Micron listed the China trade war as a business risk in its SEC filings. Micron stock has growth potential, but it depends on the US-China trade deal.
Micron: Why Is J.P. Morgan Betting on the Stock?
Micron stock has been rising. On September 20, a J.P. Morgan analyst increased the target price on Micron stock to $65 from $50.
Dow Jones Fell 0.6% Yesterday, Ends Week in Red
The Dow Jones Industrial Average or DJIA fell 0.6% or 159.72 points on Friday, September 20, 2019. The S&P 500 ETF fell 0.54% yesterday.
Micron Stock Soars: Goldman Predicts Upbeat Earnings
Micron stock was trending upward in premarket trading today. The upside came after it got an upgrade from Goldman Sachs just a week before its earnings.
Why Micron Has Become an Analyst Favorite
Chip maker Micron Technology (MU) is suddenly gaining the attention of analysts despite struggling with several challenges.
MU and WDC: Memory Stocks Rally on Analyst Optimism
From June 20 to September 16, memory stocks Micron and Western Digital rose 47% and 59%, respectively. Bullish analysts expect these memory stocks to rise.
NVIDIA Stock: Are Analysts Losing Confidence?
NVIDIA (NVDA) stock had fallen over 1% in today’s trading session as of 10:50 AM ET. The stock was also down in premarket trading.
AMD’s Revenue Could Rise Further, Says Moody’s
On September 13, Moody’s Investors Service maintained a positive stance on the revenue of chip maker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).
Broadcom Stock: Why Is It Falling Today?
Broadcom stock hasn’t been a great performer compared to its semiconductor peers this year. So far, the stock has fallen more than 4% today.
Broadcom Stock a Good Bet for Long-Term Investors
As the trade war eases, Broadcom stock has soared 5.4% through September 10. Broadcom plans to release its Q3 earnings after the market closes.
China Tariff Delays Put Semiconductor Stocks in Focus
Yesterday, President Trump tweeted that he would delay the upcoming hike on the China tariffs. US semiconductor companies are sensitive to trade wars.
Oracle Stock Falls Due to Q1 Earnings, Co-CEO Takes Leave
Oracle (ORCL) unexpectedly released its earnings results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on Wednesday after the market bell.
Micron Stock Soars, Reaches a New High
Micron Technologies (MU) stock has been gaining momentum for some time, as some analysts believe chip demand will rally in the near term.
NVIDIA Stock Rises: Can It Keep That Momentum?
After the US and China agreed yesterday to hold trade talks in early October, NVIDIA (NVDA) stock rose 6.5% and closed at $179.74.
Intel Stock Is Rallying Today: Are Its Troubles Over?
Chip maker Intel (INTC) stock rose in the premarket session today. At 9:26 AM ET, it was up 1.86% on expectations of a trade war truce.
Semiconductor Stocks to Watch in September
The VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF and the iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor ETF fell 1.5% and 1.6% on September 3 but recovered the next day.
Why Did US Semiconductor ETFs Fall in August?
August was tough for the semiconductor industry and semiconductor ETFs. The stocks fell significantly in early August when the US-China trade war escalated.
Micron Has Upside Potential—Just Ask These Analysts
Micron has been in a rough patch for some time. It’s been suffering due to the US-China trade war, a semiconductor downcycle, and a recessionary scenario.
JPMorgan and Bank of America: Time to Buy Stocks
In August, JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAC) suggested that investors not buy just yet. Their opinions are now changing.
Could the Fed Support the Economy in the Trade War?
Trump doesn’t seem likely to back down on trade. However, economists believe the Fed shouldn’t bear the consequences of the trade war.
Marvell Stock Fell Due to Lower Guidance, Huawei Ban
Marvell stock lost more than 6.8% in after-hours trading on Thursday. The company posted upbeat results for the second quarter of fiscal 2020.
AMD’s Bulldozer Lawsuit Is Now Behind It
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has reportedly agreed to settle a federal class action lawsuit related to the false advertising of its processors.
Trump, China Trade War Pressure the Fed to Cut Rates
As the next round of tariffs on US and Chinese goods approaches on September 1, the pressure is mounting on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell to cut rates again.
Technology Market Movers on August 27, 2019
In today’s look at the market movers in the tech sector, Activision Blizzard (ATVI) rose 5% and CrowdStrike (CRWD) fell 5.4% to close at $84.08.
NVIDIA Partners with VMware, Brings AI-Boosting GPUs
On Monday, NVIDIA (NVDA) announced that it would release accelerated GPU technology for VMware Cloud on Amazon Web Services.
AMD Stock: Analyzing Growth Prospects and Valuation
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares have returned more than 64% YTD (year-to-date) amid the escalating US-China trade war.
Semiconductor Stocks to Bet On as Trade War Escalates
US markets plunged on Friday after China and the US once again escalated the trade war. Semiconductor companies will be among the worst hit by the tariffs.
Trump, Trade War, Powell: More Upside for Gold Prices?
Gold hit a fresh six-year high on Friday as trade tensions between the US and China escalated. The SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) closed up 2%.
China Open to Trade Deal, Tech Stocks and Markets Rally
Markets made a comeback on Monday. President Trump indicated that China is ready to reconcile. Apparently, China is ready for a trade deal.
Can Investors Expect a ‘Black Monday’ Tomorrow?
Tech and semiconductor stocks have significant exposure to China during this trade war. Investors should expect these stocks to trade lower on Monday.
US Stock Market Tumbles on China Tariffs, Trump Tweets
In response to new tariffs from China and President Trump’s tweets, the market tanked to session lows on Friday. The DJIA nosedived more than 600 points.
NVIDIA Stock: Is Now the Right Time to Buy?
After 21 months of impressive growth, NVIDIA stock halved between October 1, 2018, and August 15, 2019. However, its downside is almost behind it.
JPMorgan and BofA: Don’t Buy the Market Dip Just Yet
JPMorgan Chase suggests waiting until September before returning to stocks. The markets will likely make new all-time highs in the first half of 2020.
NVIDIA Stock Is on a Growth Trajectory: Here’s Why
NVIDIA stock’s downtrend seems to be ending. NVIDIA’s revenue is growing sequentially, driven by strong demand for laptop GPUs and game console processors.
NVIDIA Earnings Revive Confidence: Is the Worst Over?
NVIDIA (NVDA) stock soared 6% in today’s trading session as its Q2 earnings for fiscal 2020 beat estimates. However, its guidance missed estimates.
Semiconductor Stocks Sensitive to China’s Retaliation
The market fell on August 14 when China threatened to retaliate against US tariffs. This news hit semiconductor stocks, which depend on China for revenue.
New Huawei Spying Allegations—Are They True?
A recent Wall Street Journal investigation found that Huawei technicians had helped Uganda and Zambia government members spy on political opponents.
China’s Huawei and the US: To Trade or Not to Trade
Chinese telecom equipment giant Huawei is at the epicenter of a new wrinkle in the trade war. Let’s look at last week’s developments related to Huawei.
How Micron Stock Is Placed amid Trade War Fears
Chip maker Micron Technology (MU) has been dealing with several challenges lately, which has been hurting its stock.
How Is NVIDIA Stock Placed ahead of Its Q2 Earnings?
NVIDIA (NVDA) stock has generated robust returns in 2019, despite trade war tensions. Through August 9, NVIDIA stock has gained 15.7% year-to-date.
Will AMD Continue to Gain after Hitting a 52-Week High?
AMD hit a new 52-week high of $35.55 on August 9. It started gaining momentum thanks to the optimism around the launch of its EPYC Rome server processor.
Intel Stock: Analyzing Growth and Valuation
Intel (INTC) shares have returned just -0.1% year-to-date, and Intel stock has grossly underperformed in the broader market.
Stocks Tumble as Trump Says No to China Deal and Huawei
The markets were just grappling with the news of increasing trade tensions between the US and China when Trump stepped in to increase the pressure.
Trump Says It’s Going Well with China—Markets Don’t Buy It
On August 1, President Trump escalated the US-China trade war even further by announcing that the US would impose more tariffs on Chinese goods.
Semiconductor ETFs Fall on Trump’s New Tariff Tweet
President Trump is back with another threat of tariffs on Chinese imports just a month after the US and China agreed to resume trade talks.
Trade War Could Bring Qualcomm Revenue to 7-Year Low
Qualcomm stock (QCOM) is taking a hit from the renewed trade war tensions as other semiconductor stocks continue to struggle.
NXP Falls 2.5% on Weak Earnings Guidance
This week’s first semiconductor earnings were those of NXP Semiconductors, which released its second-quarter numbers today.
Semiconductor Stocks Rally on Earnings Surprise
Last week brought positive momentum to semiconductor stocks as most chip companies reported better-than-expected earnings.
Intel Jumps 7% on Earnings Beat, Sale of 5G Modem Business
Intel (INTC) stock rose as much as 6.7% after hours on July 25 on its earnings beat and the sale of its smartphone modem business to Apple (AAPL).
Recession Warnings Pile Up: Is US Economy in Trouble?
Recent US economic indicators have been signaling softness, which could potentially lead to a US recession.
Texas Instruments and Teradyne Jump on Q2 Earnings Beats
On July 23 after the market closed, Texas Instruments (TXN) and Teradyne (TER) reported their second-quarter earnings results.
TSMC’s Earnings Give Semiconductor Investors Hope
TSMC’s second-quarter earnings beat analyst estimates and suggest that the worst could be over.
What June 2019 Semiconductor Earnings May Have in Store
The semiconductor industry is likely to witness demand weakness throughout the year because of the trade war.
Did Chip Companies Overreact to the Easing of the Huawei Ban?
US-China trade negotiations have started again. Of particular interest is the US’s easing of the Huawei ban, which has boosted semiconductor stocks.