Intel Corporation (INTC) is scheduled to report first-quarter 2024 results on Apr 25 after the closing bell. In the to-be-reported quarter, the company is likely to have recorded lower revenues from the Datacenter and AI Group (DCAI) segment, owing to the challenging macroeconomic environment.However, the introduction of Xeon next-gen processors, code-named Sierra Forest, and advancements in AI-accelerated high-performance computing might have acted as a tailwind.Factors at PlayThe DCAI segment seeks to dev ...

Key PointsNAND flash memory is the dominant data storage technology when it comes to AI due to its fast speeds and increasing capacity as prices continue to come down.MRAM and PCM are challenging competitors that have superior technology, but infrastructure and costs prevent them from wide mainstream adoption.3D XPoint is a cautionary tale that illustrates how superior technology can still fail when up against a deeply entrenched incumbent leader.5 stocks we like better than NVIDIAArtificial intelligence (A ...

Earnings season kicks into a much higher gear this week, with a wide variety of companies on the reporting docket. The period has primarily been positive so far, with the big banks’ results not causing any spooks.Interestingly enough, several companies with artificial intelligence (AI) exposure are on the reporting docket, including Intel (INTC) , Vertiv (VRT) , and Western Digital (WDC) . But how do expectations stack up heading into the releases? Let’s take a closer look at each.VertivVertiv provides serv ...

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The intelligence chief of Israel's Defense Forces has resigned citing failures linked to the Hamas terror attack carried out on Oct. 7, during which 1,200 people died in Israel and more than 200 were taken hostage."On Saturday, October 7, 2023, Hamas carried out a murderous surprise attack against the State of Israel, whose consequences are severe and painful. The intelligence division under my command did not live up to the task assigned to it," Major General Aharon Haliva said in a resignation letter supp ...

These three companies stand out from the crowd.Artificial intelligence (AI) may be the hottest investment area right now, but the great news is you don't have to invest a fortune to potentially benefit down the road. Many promising players trade for less than $100, and in fact, some even trade for under $10.Now let's say you have $100 that you'd like to invest in this high-growth area. With this amount, you actually can get in on three of my favorite AI players, each with a business that helps them stand ou ...

Analyst Estimates for Q1 2024Q4 2023Q1 2023Revenue$12.95 billion$15.41 billion$11.72 billionAdjusted Diluted Earnings / (Loss) Per Share14 cents54 cents(4 cents)Adjusted Net Income / (Loss)$593.5 million$2.3 billion($167 million) Key Metric: Data Center and AI Revenue Intel also will report its data-center and AI revenue for the first quarter, which could provide insight into customer demand for these products. UBS (UBS) analysts wrote that "demand signals for traditional servers have turned favorable fo ...

Turnaround stocks are like hidden gems, poised for great things after weathering a period of adversity. Investors have to have a keen eye for potential when searching them out. Recently, it’s become apparent that the three companies on this list have been making a change in 2024 and are becoming turnaround stocks as they now offer new high-growth prospects. The first company is a pioneer in electric vehicles (EVs) that is showing signals of a revival. With an astounding increase in car deliveries year-over- ...

Intel stock (NASDAQ:INTC) is an American multinational semiconductor corporation. In its recent financial reports, Intel raised many concerns for investors with its declining revenue and slow sales growth. The company’s stock has been downgraded by 14.94% in just one month. There are risks associated with Intel’s future, which could slow down the company’s growth, including macroeconomic conditions and strict competition in the industry.  However, Intel’s catalysts included its potential AI expansion and fi ...

In last week’s stock options article, we reviewed the pros and cons of debit spreads. When you believe a stock is going higher but want to limit your downside risk and are willing to cap upside gains to spend less on the trade, then a call debit spread can be a viable choice. In the same vein, you could also consider a credit spread. This is similar to a debit spread but also very different in the mechanics. In this article, we’ll review the pros and cons of a put credit spread strategy. What is a Put Credi ...