Nvidia’s stock is off to a positive start after a wild Monday.  Shares of the chipmaking giant were recently up about 2%, easily outpacing the slight rise in the S&P 500. The first hours of Tuesday’s session followed a start to the week that marked Nvidia’s (NVDA) worst day in years, as a roughly 17% drop led to a loss of nearly $600 billion in market value.  Some of the questions that led investors to drop Nvidia and, broadly, back away from the AI trade remain. A reassessment of the trajectory of the art ...

Key TakeawaysGeneral Motors posted a surprise net loss for the fourth quarter, but its revenue and adjusted earnings per share beat estimates.The automaker posted billions in one-time charges for recent moves like restructuring its China business and halting development of its Cruise robotaxis.GM predicts rising profits in 2025, assuming a "stable policy environment" in North America. General Motors (GM) posted better fourth quarter revenue and adjusted earnings than analysts had expected, as it recorded bi ...

KEY TAKEAWAYSNvidia and other artificial intelligence stocks at the forefront of the AI revolution are rebounding somewhat in premarket trading Tuesday after a selloff triggered by Chinese startup DeepSeek’s launch of a cutting-edge model at a fraction of the cost of its U.S. rivals.The Chinese company's launch of its low cost R1 model using less advanced chips cast doubt about the high valuation of a swath of stocks.Nvidia called DeepSeek’s AI model an “excellent AI advancement.” Nvidia (NVDA) and other ar ...

Boeing (BA) on Tuesday reported a fourth-quarter net loss in line with its recently issued preliminary results, closing out a difficult year that saw it burn through billions amid safety investigations and a strike. The company said it lost $3.86 billion, or $5.46 per share, on revenue that fell 31% year-over-year to $15.24 billion, essentially matching its preliminary results. Boeing also reported operating cash flow of negative $3.45 billion after saying it expected to report negative $3.5 billion. "My t ...

Key TakeawaysNvidia shares plunged Monday amid concerns that a powerful, cost-efficient AI model developed by a Chinese startup could herald a reduction in Big Tech’s investment in the chipmaker’s pricey AI offerings.The stock broke down below a seven-month rising wedge and finished the session below the closely watched 200-day moving average, potentially setting the stage for follow-through selling.Investors should watch crucial support levels on Nvidia's chart around $102, $96, and $76, while also monitor ...

Core Insights - Apple is expected to report fiscal first-quarter results, with analysts looking for signs of recovery after a challenging start to 2025 [1][7] - The consensus price target for Apple is approximately $246, indicating a potential upside of about 7% from the recent closing price [1] Financial Projections - Projected fiscal first-quarter revenue is $124.39 billion, reflecting a 4% year-over-year increase, with iPhone revenue anticipated to grow 2% to $70.72 billion [2] - Expected earnings are $35.63 billion, or $2.35 per share, up from $33.92 billion, or $2.18 per share a year ago [2] Market Concerns - Apple's stock has declined about 8% since the beginning of the year, primarily due to concerns over decreasing smartphone shipments in China, where competitors like Vivo and Huawei are gaining market share [3] - JPMorgan analysts have expressed concerns that Apple may have already surpassed its product cycle peak in China, leading to a price target reduction from $265 to $260 [4] Potential for Recovery - Wedbush maintains a higher price target of $325 for Apple, suggesting that a turnaround in China could be possible, especially if an AI partnership is announced soon [5] - Speculation exists regarding a potential partnership with Baidu, with other candidates including ByteDance and Tencent [5] AI Developments - Amid a selloff in AI-related stocks, Apple managed to perform well, possibly due to its lower AI expenditures compared to peers like Meta and Microsoft [6] - A recent software update has enabled Apple Intelligence features by default on supported devices, marking a significant step in the rollout of AI capabilities [7] - Following the software update, Apple's shares rose 3.2% to $229.86, with a 20% gain over the past year [7]

Key TakeawaysStarbucks is making a series of changes as part of CEO Brian Niccol's "Back to Starbucks" turnaround plan.Baristas will write customers’ names in Sharpie on their cups again, according to reports, and customers will have access to a self-serve condiment bar.Starbucks will require a purchase to use the restroom, but customers ordering "for here" will receive free refills of coffee and tea. Starbucks (SBUX) is making sweeping changes this week that longtime customers of the coffee chain should fi ...

Earnings and Analyst Expectations - Intel is expected to report a fourth-quarter revenue of $13.8 billion, a 10% year-over-year decline [2] - The company is anticipated to post a net loss of $710 million, or 14 cents per share, compared to earnings of $2.66 billion, or 63 cents per share, in the same quarter last year [2] - 12 out of 13 analysts tracked by Visible Alpha have issued "hold" or equivalent ratings, with one "sell" rating, and a consensus price target of $24, implying a 15% upside from Monday's closing price of $20.29 [1] Market Performance and Valuation - Intel's market capitalization stands at over $87 billion, but the stock has lost more than half its value over the past 12 months [4] - Shares of Intel declined by more than 2.5% in Monday trading [4] Takeover Speculation and Leadership Changes - Intel has been the subject of recent takeover speculation, with Citi analysts suggesting Broadcom as the most likely potential buyer, possibly interested in acquiring Intel's struggling foundry business [3] - The fourth-quarter results will be the first since Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger stepped down last month [3]

Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) tumbled Monday after the release of a sophisticated artificial intelligence model from a Chinese startup prompted a reckoning on Wall Street regarding AI spending. Chinese company DeepSeek last week released R1, an AI model that appears to rival the capabilities of models from U.S. tech giants like OpenAI and Google despite running on fewer, less powerful chips. U.S. investors began to take notice of the model late last week, and over the weekend started to worry about what it means ...

Apple's Performance - Apple's shares rose more than 3% on Monday, outperforming its mega-cap tech peers which tumbled due to concerns about overspending on AI [2][3] - Apple's relatively modest investment in AI, once considered a headwind, now appears to be a tailwind as the company's AI success depends on developing devices powerful enough to run AI models [3][4] - DeepSeek's efficient AI model suggests that Apple could develop AI-capable devices more easily and at less expense than previously expected [4][7] DeepSeek's Impact on AI Industry - DeepSeek's open-source AI model, which competes with leading American models at a fraction of the cost, has shaken Wall Street's confidence in the AI trade [2][7] - The efficiency of DeepSeek's AI model raises concerns that American tech companies may not need the most advanced, expensive chips to run powerful AI models [5][7] - Jefferies analysts noted that while DeepSeek's success offers hope, it does not impact the near-term outlook for AI smartphones [5] Market Reaction to DeepSeek - Nuclear power stocks Vistra and Constellation Energy led the sell-off on Monday, as surging electricity demand from AI data centers may be less critical if AI models become more efficient [5] - AI chipmakers like Nvidia and Broadcom plummeted due to concerns that DeepSeek's model could reduce the need for advanced, expensive chips [5] - Cloud hyperscalers Microsoft and Alphabet fell as DeepSeek's efficiency could pressure executives to slow AI investment and explore cost-effective alternatives [6] Industry Implications - DeepSeek's success highlights the potential for more cost-efficient AI development, which could disrupt the current AI arms race among tech giants [6][7] - The development of AI models without advanced chips could shift the focus from hardware-intensive solutions to more efficient software and device integration [4][7]