Stocks Surge and Plunge After Earnings Reports and Government Grants

Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. surged 5% following the approval of a 50-to-1 stock split, while Intel Corp. saw a 3% rise after being awarded $8.5 billion in CHIPS Act grants. Nasdaq Inc. experienced a 4% decline due to Bourse Dubai’s plan to sell a third of its stake, and Super Micro Computer Inc. faced a 2% drop after pricing its public offering. Boeing Co. also fell nearly 2% as its CEO projected a negative operating profit margin for the first quarter. Additionally, PDD Holdings Inc. saw a 2.4% increase in its ADRs following a strong fourth-quarter earnings report.

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Stocks React to Unilever’s Ice Cream Division Spin-Off and Nvidia’s New Product Unveiling

Analysts were encouraged by Nvidia’s announcements, but the stock’s high expectations led to a 2% drop. Unilever’s plan to spin off its ice cream division caused its stock to rise by 2.7%. Super Micro Computer announced a $2 billion equity sale, causing its shares to sink by 9.9%. MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin purchases and subsequent slump led to a 12% drop in its shares. Semiconductor stocks slumped following Nvidia’s unveiling of new products.

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U.S. Stocks Drift as Investors Await Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Decision

U.S. stocks were mixed as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates. Falling technology stocks weighed on the market, with Nvidia and Super Micro Computer experiencing declines. Unilever’s announcement of spinning off Ben & Jerry’s and cutting jobs led to a rise in its U.S. shares. The Fed’s decision is highly anticipated amid concerns over inflation and its potential impact on rate cuts. In the bond market, Treasury yields eased ahead of the announcement, while Bitcoin’s price continued to slide. In global markets, Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose after the Bank of Japan hiked its benchmark interest rate, while stocks in Hong Kong and Shanghai fell following regulatory actions against China Evergrande Group.

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Stock Market Today: Fed Meeting, Tech Stocks Plunge, Earnings Reports

Stock futures dropped as the Federal Reserve meeting began, with Super Micro Computer’s stock plunging due to a proposed offering. The market awaits the Fed’s interest-rate decision and housing data, while key earnings movers include StoneCo and Tencent Music. Dow Jones rose on Monday, with Disney, IBM, and Procter & Gamble among the best stocks to watch. Magnificent Seven stocks Nvidia and Tesla declined, while Dow Jones leaders Apple and Microsoft traded lower ahead of Tuesday’s market open.

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Stock Market Update: Tech Stocks Rally, New S&P 500 Addition, and AI Developments

Tech stocks rallied early in the week, with the Nasdaq leading the way. Super Micro Computer joined the S&P 500, while Nvidia’s CEO hinted at a potential new GPU at the GTC developers conference. Apple is reportedly in talks with Google to integrate its AI engine into the iPhone. Additionally, analysts are bullish on Meta Platforms and Micron Technology’s upcoming earnings report. Lastly, there are price target updates for Eaton, PepsiCo, Devon Energy, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

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Soundhound AI: Riding the AI Wave with Remarkable Stock Gains

Soundhound AI’s stock has surged 272% in 2024, reaching levels last seen in June 2022, but analysts at Navellier believe it to be a “pump and dump” stock with a forecasted 2024 revenue of $69.5 million and a market capitalization of $2.67 billion. Despite a positive outlook from some analysts, concerns about the company’s earnings forecast and market valuation have been raised.

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Stock Market Today: Meta and Nvidia Slide, Oracle Earnings Mover

Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures remained steady. Meta Platforms and Nvidia stocks declined, while Oracle’s shares surged after earnings. The Consumer Price Index release and stock market movements were in focus. Treasury yields rose, and oil prices held near recent highs. Key stocks like Apple, Microsoft, Disney, IBM, and Procter & Gamble showed mixed performance. Several stocks were highlighted as potential buys.

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