Trade Tracker: Jim Lebenthal trims Oracle and Stephanie Link buys more Vertiv

Market Trends & Investment Strategies - An analyst trimmed Oracle stock after a 150% increase over two and a half years, citing the need for dry powder during earnings season to capitalize on potential dislocations [1][2] - The analyst also mentioned Broadcom's multiple expansion from the low teens to the low 30s as an analog to Oracle's situation, questioning if the trimming was premature [9] - Another analyst bought more Verdive stock, viewing it as best-in-class and on sale after a 25% drop from its highs, including a 12% drop due to rumors of AWS building a cooling system [5] - The analyst expressed strong belief in a decade-long theme related to Verdive, emphasizing its end-to-end solutions, services, and large install base [5] - The analyst also sold MP Materials after a 200% increase in a year, highlighting the rationale for taking profits on significantly appreciated stocks [12][13] Company Specific Analysis - Oracle is considered to be at the epicenter of the bull market due to AI and AI infrastructure [4] - Verdive is considered best-in-class in its business, with an executive chair, Dave Cody, and a great CEO [5][6] - Netflix is experiencing an 8% pullback from its all-time high, larger than its average pullback of 5% [15] - Netflix's potential earnings are projected at $78, representing a 45% year-over-year jump, with revenue expectations of $11 billion, a 16% year-over-year growth [17]