Mastercard (NYSE: MA) has been riding in a strong upward channel since 2021, consistently delivering steady returns to investors. However, recent technical indicators suggest a potential shift in momentum.Notably, an analysis by TradingShot points to emerging bearish signals, raising concerns about a near-term pullback.Bearish divergence and key levelsWhile Mastercard’s price has maintained its position within a long-term bullish channel, the one-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) is now showing signs of wea ...

One of the best-performing and most-discussed stocks of 2024 – the semiconductor giant Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) – has hit a rough patch in recent trading. Specifically, after climbing to highs near $150, NVDA shares crashed to their press time price of $130.28.In fact, the decline has been so significant that Nvidia stock is, at press time on December 20, 0.38% in the red in the six-month chart. NVDA stock 6-month price chart. Source: GoogleOne Wall Street analyst, GJL Research’s Gordon Johnson – otherwise bes ...

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) experienced a sharp 16% plunge on December 19, marking its worst trading day since March 2020. The sell-off followed the release of disappointing guidance for its fiscal second quarter, which fell significantly below Wall Street expectations, overshadowing its otherwise robust first-quarter results of fiscal 2025.Micron one-day price chart. Source: Google FinanceThe stock closed at $87.09, down nearly 45% from its all-time high in June, as concerns mounted over weaker demand f ...

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) experienced a sharp 16% plunge on December 19, marking its worst trading day since March 2020. The sell-off followed the release of disappointing guidance for its fiscal second quarter, which fell significantly below Wall Street expectations, overshadowing its otherwise robust first-quarter results of fiscal 2025.Micron one-day price chart. Source: Google FinanceThe stock closed at $87.09, down nearly 45% from its all-time high in June, as concerns mounted over weaker demand f ...

Core Viewpoint - Tesla shares recently experienced an 8.3% decline, closing at $440.12, amidst a broader market selloff, but long-term growth indicators suggest a potential rally towards $1,000 by the end of 2025 [1][6]. Technical Analysis - Technical indicators show bullish patterns, indicating that the recent pullback may be a temporary pause in a longer upward trajectory [2][4]. - Tesla broke above the 'Pi Cycle trend-line I', a significant resistance point, and reached the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement level at $480, which is a strong short-term resistance cluster [2][3][5]. - The long-term price action aligns with a Channel Up pattern, suggesting a move towards the 1.382 Fibonacci extension level could place Tesla's stock in the $700 to $1,000 range by the end of 2025 [5]. Growth Drivers - Significant growth is anticipated for Tesla in 2025, supported by political tailwinds and strong business fundamentals [6][7]. - Deregulation efforts under the Trump administration are expected to ease compliance burdens and fast-track autonomous vehicle approvals [7]. - The ramp-up of the Cybertruck and the potential launch of an affordable EV model are expected to boost production volumes and market share [7]. - Cost reductions in flagship models and increased factory utilization are projected to support profitability [7]. - Expansion into new markets and growth in the energy generation and storage division will further strengthen revenue [7]. Challenges - Despite the positive outlook, challenges such as high valuation, sales volatility, potential delays in Full Self-Driving (FSD) approvals, and geopolitical risks remain [7]. - The removal of U.S. EV tax credits could dampen demand, but Tesla's competitive positioning allows it to absorb such impacts better than rivals [7].

Core Viewpoint - Lockheed Martin has experienced a significant decline in market capitalization, dropping 21.56% from its all-time high, raising concerns among investors about future performance [1][4]. Group 1: Market Performance - Lockheed Martin's stock reached an all-time high of $614.61 on October 20, 2024, but has since fallen to $482.06, resulting in a $30 billion decrease in market capitalization, from $145.83 billion to $114.47 billion [1][4]. - Despite the recent downturn, Lockheed Martin's stock is still up 5.88% year-to-date [4]. Group 2: Factors Influencing Stock Decline - Profit-taking at the all-time high is a primary factor contributing to the stock's decline [4]. - The re-election of Donald Trump has negatively impacted Lockheed Martin, particularly due to the influence of Elon Musk, who has criticized traditional manned aircraft and suggested the potential obsolescence of Lockheed's business model [4]. - The Q3 2024 earnings report showed a beat in earnings per share but revenues fell short of expectations, leading to a consistent downward trend in stock price [4]. Group 3: Potential for Recovery - The current market fear surrounding Lockheed Martin may be exaggerated, as the company plays a crucial role in national defense and military technology [6]. - Lockheed Martin has numerous multi-year contracts that support the operational readiness and modernization of U.S. and allied military forces [7]. - The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Musk, is an advisory body without the power to enforce changes, suggesting that the impact on Lockheed Martin may be limited [7].

Core Viewpoint - Alphabet's stock, GOOGL, experienced a recent decline but shows strong year-to-date performance, indicating underlying strength despite market volatility [1][2] Group 1: Stock Performance - GOOGL closed at $190.15, down $6.97 (3.54%) on Wednesday, but has gained 6.8% over the past month and 36.25% year-to-date [1] - The stock has traded within a range of $163.70 to $201.42 in the last 30 days, currently near the upper end, suggesting potential resistance at $190.61 and support around $169.92 [1] Group 2: Analyst Insights - Wall Street analysts maintain confidence in GOOGL's long-term prospects, with JPMorgan's Doug Anmuth raising the price target to $232 from $212, indicating a potential 22% upside [2] - Anmuth's optimism is based on Alphabet's strategic investments in artificial intelligence (AI), which are expected to enhance growth in advertising, cloud services, and software tools [2] - The ad business, particularly Search and YouTube ads, remains a key growth driver, while the Google Cloud division benefits from AI innovations attracting enterprise clients [2] Group 3: Growth Potential - Alphabet's "Other Bets," including Waymo and Verily, provide optionality for future growth, although they are not significant revenue contributors at present [2] - The consensus is that AI-driven initiatives will unlock new revenue streams and lead to increasing returns for the company [2]

Nvidia’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) share price is rebounding, with eyes on the $140 resistance as investors react positively to the company’s promising production developments.As of press time, NVDA’s stock was valued at $135.48, up almost 4% in the last 24 hours. On the weekly timeframe, the equity is down a modest 0.60%. Indeed, the current rebound is welcomed, considering the semiconductor giant briefly dipped below the $130 support zone during the December 17 trading session. NVDA one-day stock price chart. Source ...

Though multiple semiconductor stocks have been the superstars of 2024, and despite Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) offering a strong performance in the initial months of the year, it has fallen deep into the red in more recent trading.The dire circumstances have, however, not deterred investors and analysts, and throughout its fall, AMD stock may have been setting up for a significant bull run. Specifically, a prominent investor and technical analyst on X, Jake Wujastyk, believes the semiconductor gian ...

As one of the most popular investments of 2024, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock caused something of a stir in December as it ended its rally and began plunging. Specifically, NVDA shares are, at press time on December 18, 4.16% in the red in the last 30 days and, at $134.42, 8.63% below their recent highs.NVDA stock 30-day price chart. Source: FinboldThough it is difficult to tell for certain if the downturn was spurred on by short sellers, FINRA data retrieved from Fintel reveals investors have been betting ag ...