There have been instances in which saying that a major stock fell off a cliff, as when describing the fortunes of UnitedHealth (NYSE: UNH) in the Thursday pre-market, and immediately after the morning bell.Specifically, in the first hour of the trading day, UNH stock dropped 19.17% to its press time price of $472.91, resulting in a total decline of 20.51% in the weekly chart.UNH stock one-week price chart. Source: FinboldUnitedHealth’s latest earnings report, published early on Thursday morning, April 17, i ...

Overnight Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) received a rather uncommon price target: not applicable. Specifically, KeyBanc’s Jackson Ader removed the technology giant’s previous target of $575 due to heightened sector and overall uncertainty.Furthermore, Ader downgraded MSFT stock’s rating from ‘overweight’ – ‘buy’ – to ‘sector weight’ – ‘neutral’ – explaining that the ongoing economic situation is reducing flexibility while increasing pressures on the technology giant’s margins.Microsoft has been generously spendin ...

Nvidia has been one of the most-watched stocks on Wall Street for the past few years, with investors riding high on the AI boom and bullish price targets that once stretched as far as $200. But the story has taken a sharp turn in recent months, especially since Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office.Let’s rewind to January 21, 2025—Trump’s first full trading day back in office. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) closed at $140.83, fresh off a strong run and buoyed by analyst optimism. If you had invested $1,000 in Nvi ...

Thanks to its size and the contrast between the regular session endorsement and the after-hours hit, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been making headlines on April 16 as President Donald Trump banned the shipping of advanced semiconductors to China.Despite drawing much less attention, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) has been hit just as hard. The firm revealed that the new measure will cost it approximately $800 million, and AMD shares plunged 6.35% in the first hours of the Wednesday session. At press time, ...

Core Viewpoint - Nvidia's stock experienced a significant decline following the announcement of an export ban on the H20 chip to China, potentially leading to a $5.5 billion writedown in the upcoming quarterly report [1]. Stock Performance - Nvidia shares closed at $112.20 before the announcement and fell to $104.69 in pre-market trading on April 16, resulting in year-to-date losses of 22.04% [1]. Analyst Reactions - Piper Sandler analyst Harsh Kumar reduced the 12-month price forecast for Nvidia from $175 to $150, citing a drop in sales and muted demand from China as key factors [4]. - Raymond James analyst Srini Pajjurri lowered the price target from $170 to $150 while maintaining a 'Strong Buy' rating, noting that China represents approximately 14% of Nvidia's sales [5]. - Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya cut the price target from $200 to $160, outlining two tariff scenarios that could impact sales by 4% to 12% and EPS by 12% to 13% [6]. Future Outlook - Despite the price target reductions, analysts maintain bullish outlooks, with Piper Sandler and Raymond James indicating a potential upside of 43.28% and Bank of America suggesting a 52.83% upside compared to current prices [7].

Jim Cramer, the electrifying yet controversial host of Mad Money and former hedge fund manager, seems to have had a change of heart when it comes to Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Cramer, who has been singing the praises of the semiconductor giant for quite a while now, disparaged Nvidia as a ‘meme stock’ in an April 16 X post.“As I said in my painful Sunday think piece for club members, Nvidia has become a meme stock and it has to be cut back.. Don’t say thanks for telling me now cause club members got the whole c ...

Core Insights - Nvidia received a boost from President Trump's endorsement of its AI supercomputer plans but faced a significant decline due to new restrictions on chip exports to China [1][2] - The new restrictions are expected to result in a $5.5 billion writedown for Nvidia in its upcoming quarterly report [2] - Nvidia's stock experienced a 5.15% drop in the extended session, closing at $106.42 after a regular trading increase of 1.35% [2] Market Impact - The semiconductor sector is experiencing volatility, with Nvidia's stock down 18.88% year-to-date despite being 18.97% above its recent lows [3] - Other semiconductor companies, such as Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and ASML, are also facing declines due to similar export restrictions, with AMD down 6.31% and ASML down 4.37% [4][5] - The ongoing tariff situation is contributing to a bearish sentiment in the semiconductor market [3][4] Future Outlook - April 16, 2025, may present opportunities for Nvidia to recover, contingent on negotiations between the U.S. and China [6] - The relationship between the U.S. and China remains complex, with advanced semiconductors being strategic goods subject to export limits [6]

In 2025, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stopped appearing like a safe investment as macroeconomic headwinds exacerbated the concerns over the semiconductor giant’s massive valuation.By mid-April, however, NVDA shares again appeared to be a strong buy for the second quarter (Q2) as the market started settling into the new tariff-ridden reality and the blue-chip chipmaker started unveiling its forward-looking plans.On April 14, the semiconductor giant announced it would take a critical step in weathering the trade war ...

Tesla’s (NASDAQ: TSLA) share price is at risk of dropping to around $200 after Finbold identified that the equity formed its first death cross in over a year, coinciding with a period of underlying bearish fundamentals.Tesla closed Monday at $252, just below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, confirming the crossover.TSLA stock price analysis chart. Source: TradingView/FinboldHistorically, the death cross is viewed as a lagging indicator that often signals a longer-term downtrend. While not consistentl ...

Some of us might be due for a windfall in the form of a $1,400 IRS payment. Today is Tax Day, and on top of that, the last day that you can apply to claim a recovery rebate credit for 2021.Confused? During the pandemic, the government sent out several rounds of stimulus checks. Seeing as how many Americans did not file for 2021 taxes — either due to low income or loss of labor, they did not file for this particular check — but they do qualify.If you’re not facing immediate and necessary expenses, putting th ...