Despite suspending the prioritization of electric vehicles (EV) and the transition to more sustainable energy sources, Donald Trump’s return to the White House is widely seen as bullish for Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA).Between Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s political alliance with the Republican president and the company’s expected ability to better weather the new headwinds than its competitors, many analysts and investors are forecasting a significant upside for TSLA stock.Indeed, the EV maker’s shares are already up 3.78 ...

Tesla‘s (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock price is holding steady above the $400 support level, with an analyst predicting that the equity will hit $600 in the coming weeks.TSLA shares traded at $424.09 during the last trading session, reflecting a minor drop of 0.5% for the day. Despite starting 2025 below the $400 mark, Tesla has made a notable recovery, gaining almost 12% year-to-date.TSLA one-week stock price chart. Source: FinboldTesla stock price path to $600Regarding the next price target for the electric vehicle ...

Despite posting an impressive performance in 2024, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has struggled in the first few weeks of 2025. Apple stock has plummeted by 11.18% since January 1, down to a price of $222.42 per share at press time — driven primarily by weak iPhone sales in the critical Chinese market.AAPL stock price year-to-date (YTD) chart. Source: FinboldHistorically, investors tend to overreact to iPhone sales numbers — which have a tendency to ‘revert to the mean’ or pick up momentum more slowly than initially ...

Stock Performance and Market Reaction - Oracle's stock price surged to $187.41 in pre-market trading, reflecting an 8.60% increase from the previous close of $172.57 [1] - The stock has been trading in the range of $152.42 to $173.37 over the past month, with the current price near the upper boundary [4] - Higher-than-usual trading volume has supported the stock's strong upward momentum [5] Stargate Initiative and AI Infrastructure - Oracle is part of the Stargate Venture, a $500 billion AI infrastructure project involving OpenAI, Nvidia, and SoftBank [2] - The initiative aims to establish the US as a leader in AI, create over 100,000 jobs, and build a massive AI data center in Texas [3] - Oracle's collaboration with OpenAI and Nvidia enhances its credibility and scalability in the AI sector [10] Analyst Perspectives and Price Targets - Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a price target of $214, projecting a 14.38% upside [7] - UBS raised its target from $200 to $210, maintaining a Buy recommendation and forecasting a 12.24% upside [9] - Analysts may need to revise targets upward to account for Oracle's transformative role in the Stargate initiative [9] Technical Analysis and Key Levels - The stock is approaching a resistance zone between $192.30 and $192.44, which could lead to a pullback or consolidation [5] - Support exists at $157.83, a key level for traders to monitor in case of price retracements [6] Long-Term Growth Potential - Oracle's involvement in the Stargate initiative positions it as a long-term beneficiary of the AI boom [10] - The company's strategic importance in AI-driven innovation could translate into sustained growth, making it a stock to watch closely in 2025 [11]

Company Performance - Netflix stock surged by 14.24% to $982.99 following the Q4 2024 earnings report [2] - Netflix reported Q4 2024 EPS of $4.27, beating estimates by $7 and marking a 102.36% YoY increase [4] - Q4 2024 revenues reached $10.25 billion, surpassing analyst forecasts of $10.13 billion [5] - Netflix added 19 million new subscribers in Q4 2024, bringing the total subscriber count to 302 million [5] - The company achieved a net income of $1.87 billion for Q4 2024, up from $937.84 million in Q4 2023 [5] Financial Metrics - Netflix's operating income for Q4 2024 was $2.27 billion, compared to $1.50 billion in Q4 2023 [5] - Full-year 2024 revenues totaled $39.00 billion, up from $33.72 billion in 2023 [5] - Full-year 2024 net income was $8.71 billion, a significant increase from $5.41 billion in 2023 [5] - Diluted EPS for 2024 was $20.28, compared to $12.25 in 2023 [5] Growth Drivers - Ad-supported tier contributed significantly, with 55% of new Q4 2024 users opting for it [6] - Ad revenue nearly doubled YoY and is expected to double again in 2025 [6] - Management increased 2025 revenue guidance by $0.5 billion despite a stronger dollar [7] - Netflix announced a price hike of $1 to $2.50 per month, depending on the plan [7] Market Sentiment - Investors reacted positively to Netflix's strong quarterly results, driving the stock price up [2] - The company's forward PE ratio stands at 36.57, indicating high market confidence [8] - Returning seasons of popular shows like Squid Game, Wednesday, and Stranger Things are expected to boost future performance [8] Historical Context - Netflix stock had previously plummeted to $174 in Q1 2022 due to subscriber loss and password-sharing crackdown [1] - The company has shown a strong uptrend since then, despite introducing an ad-supported tier and increasing prices [1]

Luxury electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Lucid Motors (NASDAQ: LCID) continues to face challenges, with the company’s stock high volatility over the past year as it aims to compete with players such as Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA).This bumpy ride has extended into 2025, with LCID remaining below key resistance levels at $5 and $10. At the time of reporting, the equity was valued at $2.93, plunging almost 5% since the last market close. Year to date, Lucid has declined over 3%.LCID stock year-to-date price chart. S ...

Despite the semiconductor industry being a major beneficiary of the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom, with Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) adding more than $2 trillion to its market capitalization and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) seeing its valuation rocket above $1 trillion in 2024, not all chipmaker stocks enjoyed the upside.While much has been said about the decline of Intel (NASDAQ: ITNC), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) did not perform well either, and AMD shares are down 27.15% in the last 12 months to ...

United States President Donald Trump‘s first day in office was marked by several announcements, including one focused on declaring a “national energy emergency” to help bring down prices.To this end, during his inaugural speech, President Trump highlighted the possible reintroduction of the “drill, baby, drill” initiative, signaling increased domestic oil and gas production.“America will be a manufacturing nation once again, and we have something that no other manufacturing nation will ever have, the larges ...

Apple Stock Downgrade and Market Performance - Apple received a rare Wall Street downgrade from Jefferies analyst Edison Lee, who shifted the rating to 'Underperform' from 'Hold' and lowered the price target to $200.75, reflecting a potential 12% drop from the current valuation [1][3] - The stock has declined nearly 9% year-to-date, with further weakness observed ahead of the market opening on January 21, dropping over 1% to $227.99 [2] - The downgrade is driven by Apple's expensive valuation at 32x FY25 estimated earnings and a 15% premium to its long-term discounted cash flow estimates, alongside overly optimistic revenue forecasts [4] Challenges in AI-Driven Smartphone Features - Consumer enthusiasm for AI-driven smartphone features, including Apple Intelligence, remains muted, with potential delays in Apple's advanced packaging roadmap for the iPhone exacerbating the outlook [5] - The limited traction of AI-enabled iPhones in key markets like China, due to the unavailability of key features, has hindered adoption [9] iPhone Sales and Market Competition - iPhone sales in China, a critical market, plummeted 18.2% year-over-year during the December quarter, dropping Apple to third place in the market [8] - Apple faces growing competition from local brands like Huawei, which reclaimed the top spot in China with a 15.5% surge in sales driven by its Mate 70 series and mid-range Nova 13 lineup [9] - Globally, iPhone sales fell 5% during the same period, with supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo forecasting a possible 6% YoY drop in iPhone shipments for H1 2025 [9][10] Analyst Sentiment and Diverging Views - The Jefferies downgrade aligns with Moffett Nathanson's 'Sell' rating, citing Apple's "decidedly unattractive" outlook due to valuation concerns and lukewarm reception of its latest devices [10] - Despite challenges, Evercore ISI maintains a 'Tactical Outperform' rating on Apple shares with a $250 price target, highlighting divergent views on Wall Street [11] Bullish Outlook and Growth Potential - Wedbush's Dan Ives predicts a "golden era of growth" for Apple, driven by AI advancements and a multi-year iPhone upgrade cycle, with sales potentially topping 240 million units in FY 2025 [12] - Bernstein's Toni Sacconaghi raised Apple's price target from $240 to $260, citing strong fundamentals, disciplined capital returns, and double-digit earnings growth, though cautioning about high valuation and seasonal trading patterns [13]

Group 1 - Michael Burry has shifted his investment focus from the United States to China, achieving a 74.24% return last year due to a brief Chinese stimulus [2] - As of January 17, 2025, JD's stock has increased by 12.49%, closing at $39, contributing positively to Burry's portfolio [3][5] - Burry holds 500,000 shares of JD, with the value of his stake rising from approximately $17.12 million to about $19.25 million following the stock surge [4][5] Group 2 - Analyst support for JD has increased, with Jefferies raising its price target from $54 to $60, maintaining a 'Buy' rating, anticipating strong performance in the upcoming quarterly report [6] - Both JPMorgan and Citigroup have placed JD on positive catalyst watch, citing revenue growth expectations and the company's first-mover advantage in trade-in programs [7] - The overall Chinese stock market has been buoyed by the country meeting its 5% GDP growth target for 2024, contributing to the positive trading environment for JD [8]