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Super Micro Computer (SMCI 15.87%) is a key player in one of the hottest technology fields -- artificial intelligence (AI) -- and revenue has jumped in the triple digits quarter after quarter. The company produces equipment such as workstations and servers for AI data centers and is an expert in the new growth area of liquid cooling technology. From this angle, the future looks bright.But recent headwinds have weighed on Supermicro, pushing the stock down about 40% over the past two and half months. First, ...

Key TakeawaysThe S&P 500 added 0.3% on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, as the post-election rally regained steam on the first day of the holiday week.Super Micro Computer shares soared, extending the gains posted last week after the server maker submitted a plan to avoid the delisting of its stock by the Nasdaq.Shares of ConocoPhillips dropped as the oil and gas giant finalized its acquisition of Marathon Oil. Major U.S. equities indexes moved higher to kick off Thanksgiving week. The post-election rally regained mo ...

Key TakeawaysSupermicro shares gained ground in premarket trading on Monday after rising nearly 80% last week, as the embattled server maker rebounded from a turbulent stretch.The recent gains follow the filing of a compliance plan last Monday to avoid a potential Nasdaq delisting, as well as a mention from partner and AI favorite Nvidia in the chipmaker’s earnings call on Wednesday.Supermicro shares broke down below support earlier this month before promptly reversing direction to create a potential bear t ...

Super Micro Computer (SMCI 11.62%) has taken investors on quite the roller coaster ride in 2024. It started the year at around $28 per share, then rocketed up to nearly $120 in March. It has since given up all of those gains and now trades back at the mark it started the year at, although it dipped to around $21 just a few days ago. That is whiplash that most investors don't expect to see, but there is a good reason for the rise and fall of Supermicro (as the company is often called for short). With the sto ...

Super Micro Computer (SMCI 11.62%) shareholders have been through a whirlwind lately. While the stock is up 1,480% in the last two years, it has also fallen over 70% from its record high in the last eight months. As one of Nvidia's largest partners, the server maker should benefit as demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure increases, but Supermicro has also been accused of accounting manipulation.Among the 12 analysts who follow the company, the median 12-month price target of $30.50 per shar ...

It's been a roller-coaster ride for Super Micro Computer's (SMCI 11.62%) stock this year, with a lot of big moves in both directions. After a hot start to the year, the company's shares began to slide following a short report from Hindenburg Research that accused the company of accounting manipulation. That was soon followed by the company delaying the filing of its 10-K annual report.The Wall Street Journal later reported that Supermicro was being investigated by the Department of Justice (DOJ) over potent ...

Core Insights - Super Micro Computer shares surged 12% on Friday, concluding a week where the stock rose nearly 80% [1] - The stock gains were driven by a mention from partner Nvidia during its earnings call and a compliance plan filed to avoid delisting [1] - Despite the recent surge, shares are still over 70% below their highs from March due to regulatory concerns related to accounting manipulation and filing delays [1] Company Developments - Super Micro Computer filed a compliance plan to stave off delisting, which still requires approval from Nasdaq [1][5] - Analysts from Mizuho indicated that the approval process for the compliance plan could take between two to five weeks, with a new filing deadline set for February [5] Market Context - The stock's closing price on Friday was $33.15, reflecting significant volatility and investor sentiment challenges [1][4] - The company is under pressure to complete its delinquent annual report after appointing a new auditor and requesting an extension from Nasdaq [5]

Key TakeawaysThe S&P 500 added 0.4% on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, wrapping up a strong week for stocks highlighted by earnings from chipmaker Nvidia and major retailers.Super Micro Computer shares wrapped up a week of massive gains with an 11.6% advance on Friday, notching the top daily performance in the S&P 500 for the fourth time this week.Although Intuit posted strong sales and profit results, the financial software firm issued a lackluster outlook for the current quarter, and its shares moved lower. Major ...

The performance of a few stocks over the last few months has left a sour taste in investors’ mouths, with popular stocks such as NIKE (NKE) and Super Micro Computer (SMCI) unable to gain any meaningful traction.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchWhat’s been impacting shares? Let’s take a closer look at each.SMCI vs. Hindenburg Research SMCI shares have been decimated since making their all-time high in mid-March, a stark turnaround after an enormous run to begin the year. Shares faced pressure following ...