Time now for Options Corner. Joining us to take a deep dive into the chart is Rick Dukat, lead market technician. All right, Rick, take us through the trends you notice in this chart.>> Yes, AMD uh for a while was the lagard among this chipmaker group, but now you can see it's uh stronger than the SMH semiconductor sector, which is stronger than the XLK tech sector, which is stronger than the S&P. So, you can see it's kind of one of the strongest of the strong at this point here. And when we do look more cl ...

Popular chip developer Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is gearing to report its fourth-quarter results for fiscal 2025 today, after the market closes. Prior to the earnings release, Wall Street analysts expect AMD’s Q4 EPS to increase by 26.1% year-over-year (YOY) to $1.11 on a diluted basis. AMD had a significant 2025, with product developments and strategic partnerships. The semiconductor firm reportedly nearly sold out its CPU capacity for 2026 and is looking at further growth based on AI accelerator dem ...

Group 1 - The fourth quarter earnings season is ongoing, with major companies like Alphabet, Amazon, AMD, Qualcomm, and Palantir reporting results [1] - As of January 30, 33% of S&P 500 companies have reported their fourth quarter results, with an estimated 11.9% increase in earnings per share, marking the 10th consecutive quarter of annual earnings growth for the index [2][4] - Analysts had initially expected an 8.3% increase in earnings per share before raising expectations, particularly for tech companies, which have been significant contributors to earnings growth in recent quarters [4] Group 2 - Big Tech companies are setting the tone for the earnings season, with ongoing capital expenditures and themes such as artificial intelligence and economic policies continuing to influence market dynamics [5] - Upcoming earnings reports will include updates from companies like Disney, Chipotle, PepsiCo, Uber, and Snap, indicating a broad range of sectors being analyzed [5]

Group 1 - The fourth quarter earnings season is ongoing, with major companies like Alphabet, Amazon, AMD, Qualcomm, and Palantir reporting results [1] - As of January 30, 33% of S&P 500 companies have reported their fourth quarter results, with an estimated 11.9% increase in earnings per share, marking the 10th consecutive quarter of annual earnings growth for the index [2][4] - Analysts had initially expected an 8.3% increase in earnings per share before raising expectations, particularly for tech companies, which have been significant contributors to earnings growth in recent quarters [4] Group 2 - Big Tech companies are setting the tone for the earnings season, with ongoing capital expenditures and themes such as artificial intelligence and economic policies continuing to influence market dynamics [5] - Upcoming earnings reports will include updates from companies like Disney, Chipotle, PepsiCo, Uber, and Snap, indicating a broad range of sectors being analyzed [5]

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s recent game plan. Cramer noted what could happen to the stock despite a “terrific number.” He remarked: After the close, we get earnings from Advanced Micro Devices, AMD. I fear that it could be a terrific number, and the stock will still go down, which has suddenly become the new pattern for semis. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) makes processors, graphics cards, and AI chips for computers, servers, and gaming sys ...

U.S. equity markets are showing mixed signals in premarket trading this Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as investors weigh ongoing enthusiasm for artificial intelligence against persistent inflation concerns and a cautious Federal Reserve stance. Futures for the S&P 500 are marginally higher, indicating a flat to slightly positive open, while Nasdaq Composite futures point to continued strength in technology, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures suggest a more subdued start. This comes after a period of robu ...

Market Overview - U.S. stock futures were higher following a positive close on Monday, with major benchmark indices showing gains [1] - The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.29%, while the two-year bond was at 3.58%, indicating market expectations for interest rates [2] - Consumer staples, industrials, and financial stocks led the S&P 500's gains, while utilities and energy stocks closed lower [10] Company Performance - Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) saw a premarket jump of 10.84% after reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and issuing FY26 sales guidance above estimates, maintaining a stronger long-term price trend [7] - Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) shares rose 2.33% ahead of its earnings report, with analysts expecting earnings of $1.32 per share on revenue of $9.67 billion, and it maintains a strong price trend across all time frames [8] - PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) was down 1.11% ahead of its earnings release, with analysts expecting earnings of $2.24 per share on revenue of $28.97 billion, and it maintains a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long terms [6][9] Analyst Insights - LPL Financial anticipates a "policy-driven market regime" in 2026, with fiscal and monetary decisions influencing market direction, predicting a modest economic slowdown early in the year but a rebound later [11] - The bull market is expected to continue, with a target fair value range for the S&P 500 between 7,300 and 7,400 by year-end, driven by enthusiasm around artificial intelligence and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts [12]

Market Overview - U.S. stock futures were higher following a positive close on Monday, with major benchmark indices showing gains [1] - The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.29%, while the two-year bond was at 3.58%, indicating market expectations for interest rates [2] Index Performance - Dow Jones increased by 0.002%, S&P 500 by 0.20%, Nasdaq 100 by 0.48%, and Russell 2000 by 0.05% [3] Stocks in Focus - Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) saw a premarket jump of 10.84% after reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and issuing FY26 sales guidance above estimates, maintaining a stronger long-term price trend [7] - Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) shares rose 2.33% ahead of earnings, with analysts expecting earnings of $1.32 per share on revenue of $9.67 billion, and it maintains a strong price trend [8] - PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) was down 1.11% ahead of earnings, with expectations of $2.24 per share on revenue of $28.97 billion, and it maintains a stronger price trend [6][9] Analyst Insights - LPL Financial anticipates a "policy-driven market regime" in 2026, with fiscal and monetary decisions guiding market direction, predicting a modest economic slowdown early in the year but a rebound later [11] - LPL forecasts the S&P 500 to target a fair value range between 7,300 and 7,400 by year-end, driven by enthusiasm around artificial intelligence and continued Federal Reserve rate cuts, though cautioning that high valuations may temper gains [12]

Semiconductor stocks extended their rally in 2026, with the PHLX Semiconductor Sector (NASDAQ:SOX) index up 10.14% year-to-date, and reinforcing Cantor Fitzgerald’s view that the sector remains a must-own.Cantor’s Semiconductor analyst C.J. Muse evaluates the outlook for the top chip stocks, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) , Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) , and Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) ahead of their results this week. AMD Poised to Beat Q4, Raise OutlookBenzinga’s Edge Rankings place AMD in the 92nd ...

Group 1 - Palantir Technologies Inc. reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY26 sales guidance above estimates, leading to a 7% increase in shares to $158.05 in after-hours trading [1] - Advanced Micro Devices Inc. is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.32 per share on revenue of $9.67 billion, with shares gaining 1.9% to $250.84 in after-hours trading [1]