Group 1: AI Market Overview - The recent correction in the Nasdaq Composite, driven by AI companies, has raised concerns about potential economic slowdowns affecting AI investments, but no signs of this have emerged yet, presenting a buying opportunity for AI stocks [1][2] - Companies in the AI hardware sector, particularly Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor, and ASML, are expected to emerge stronger from the current market correction due to ongoing investments in AI infrastructure [3][4] Group 2: Nvidia's Position - Nvidia is a key player in the AI arms race, providing GPUs that are essential for training complex AI models, which require significant computing capacity [4][5] - The CEO of Nvidia predicts a $1 trillion data center buildout, indicating strong growth potential in data center computing driven by AI spending [5][6] - Nvidia's stock is currently trading at 26 times forward earnings, which is considered a reasonable price given its growth potential [6][7] Group 3: Taiwan Semiconductor's Growth - Taiwan Semiconductor is experiencing high demand for chips, with a $100 billion investment announced to expand U.S. production capabilities, driven by the need for U.S.-produced chips [8][9] - The company expects AI-related chip revenue to grow at a 45% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next five years, with overall revenue increasing at around a 20% CAGR [10] Group 4: ASML's Unique Position - ASML is the sole provider of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, which are critical for manufacturing high-end chips, making it a vital player in the chip production expansion [11][12] - With its stock down approximately 35% from its all-time high, ASML presents a strong investment opportunity as demand for chips continues to rise [12]

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The tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index is down by more than 10% from the all-time high it set last month, but it was down by as much as 13% earlier in March. A broad sell-off swept the U.S. stock market as historically high valuations ran up against rising fears and uncertainties about tariffs, trade wars, and the macroeconomic outlook, triggering a risk-off sentiment among investors.But historically, the U.S. stock market has always eventually followed its downturns with recoveries to new highs, so corrections ha ...

Despite the stock's struggles, there remains a lot to appreciate about The Trade Desk.After stellar performances in 2023 and 2024 that resulted in a two-year gain of 84.5%, the Nasdaq Composite fell as low as 17,303.01 on March 13 -- a drop of 14.2% drop from the high of 20,173.89 it set on Dec. 16. With that downturn exceeding 10%, the index officially entered correction territory. Although the Nasdaq Composite has ticked up a bit over the past few weeks, it is still about 10% lower than its previous high. ...

Stock market downturns are traditionally the ideal time to go shopping for bargains.Every so often, Wall Street sends a not-so-subtle reminder to investors that stocks can move in both directions.Between the closing bells on Feb. 19 and March 13, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average, benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC -1.12%), and growth-focused Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -2.04%) respectively tumbled by 8.6%, 10.1%, and 13.7%. The double-digit percentage declines for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite placed both index ...

2. Amazon The Nasdaq, an index that roared higher over the past two years, spent most of March doing just the opposite. The benchmark slid into correction territory earlier in the month, meaning it fell more than 10% since its most recent high back in December. The reason for this shift? Investors worried that President Donald Trump's plan to impose a series of tariffs on imports could hurt growth at home. Growth-oriented stocks are particularly sensitive to the economic backdrop, so when uncertainty arises ...

The exchange-traded funds tracking the S&P 500 index fell again, whereas the one tracking the Nasdaq 100 continues to remain below its 200-day average as President Donald Trump's tariff announcements continue to make headlines. What Happened: The technical analysis of SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust SPY and Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 QQQ shows that both were trading below their long-term average amid ongoing market volatility. SPY According to Benzinga Pro, SPY's price was below its 20, 50, and 200-day simple movin ...

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in overall market sentiment, remaining in the "Fear" zone with a current reading of 28.6, down from 30.5 [1][4]. - U.S. stocks settled lower, with the Nasdaq Composite falling approximately 2% during the session [1]. Stock Performance - Major tech stocks, including Meta Platforms Inc. and Amazon.com Inc., fell more than 2%, while Alphabet Inc. declined over 3% [1]. - The Dow Jones closed lower by around 133 points to 42,454.79, the S&P 500 dipped 1.12% to 5,712.20, and the Nasdaq Composite tumbled 2.04% to 17,899.02 [3]. Economic Data - In February, U.S. new orders for manufactured durable goods rose by 0.9% month over month to $289.3 billion [2]. - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with consumer discretionary, communication services, and information technology stocks recording the largest losses, while utilities and consumer staples stocks closed higher [2]. Upcoming Earnings - Investors are awaiting earnings results from TD SYNNEX Corp., Winnebago Industries Inc., and Lululemon Athletica Inc. [3].

Core Viewpoint - WF Holding Limited, a Malaysia-based manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) products, is set to list its shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol "WFF" with an initial public offering (IPO) price of US$4.00 per share, aiming to raise US$8 million in gross proceeds from the sale of 2,000,000 ordinary shares [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The IPO consists of 2,000,000 ordinary shares priced at US$4.00 each, with an additional 300,000 shares available for underwriters to purchase within 45 days post-offering [1]. - The offering is expected to close around March 28, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions [1]. - Dominari Securities LLC is the lead underwriter, with Revere Securities LLC as a co-underwriter [3]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Proceeds from the offering will be allocated towards expanding production capacity, hiring and training staff, working capital, and general corporate purposes [2]. Group 3: Company Background - WF Holding Limited is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer specializing in FRP products such as tanks, pipes, and ducts, with over 30 years of experience in the industry [6]. - The company focuses on delivering high-quality and durable products that enhance industrial infrastructure, promoting resilience and sustainability [6].