stocks our strategists feel are poised to deliver positive returns are featured now in their top stock picks of the week Hey everyone Brian Hayes here with Zach's Investment Research and welcome to our top stock picks of the week This week I'm joined by our director of ETF research Nina Misra We've got two exciting picks for you so let's jump right into the action My top pick develops comprehensive and integrated IT solutions and products globally The company also offers cyber security technologydriven solu ...

Key Takeaways VRT expands liquid cooling for high-density AI data centers. iGenius win features NVIDIA-optimized prefab modules. Orders up 13%, backlog hits $7.9B in Q1 2025.Vertiv (VRT) is expanding liquid cooling solutions across its AI infrastructure portfolio to accelerate deployment and support large-scale data center growth. These advanced thermal systems, including heat rejection units and liquid distribution architecture, are being integrated into prefabricated modules, enabling faster rollout of ...

| Canalys | | （现并入 | Omdia | | ）的数据显示， | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2025 | | 年第一季度，美国台式机和笔记本出货量同比增长 | | | 15% | | ，达到 | 1690 | | | 万台。由于厂商为应对关税政策调整而加大出货力度，导致渠 | | | | | 道库存大幅增加，后续面临清理库存的压力。与此同时，消费者支出减弱，将使得全年增长放缓。预计 | | | | | 2025 | 年全年 | PC | | 出货量年增长率仅为 | | | 2% | 。随着大量 | | Windows | 系统升级将在 | | | 2025 | 年 | 10 | 月 | | Windows 10 | | 服务终止后启动， | | 2026 | 年出货量增速有望回升至 | | 4% | | 。 | | | | | | 今年，企业对PC的采购需求预计将持续强劲，有望弥补消费市场的疲软。商用PC出货量预计将增长 8%，而消费市场PC出货量则预计下降4%，形成鲜明对比。 C analys（ 现并入 Omdia）的研究总监 Ishan ...

General servers seeing order increase: We previously expected a more front-loaded general servers demand in 1H25 but now we have been seeing order increases from the US CSPs into 3Q25e. According to a recent statement made by a few Taiwan server ODMs and component suppliers, we are seeing a potential upside for 2H25's general servers' demand, driven by AWS and Microsoft. Meta hasn't seen upward revision for 2H25 but we expect potential order increases supported by a more backend loaded capex outlook (exhibi ...

Group 1: Stem, Inc. (STEM) - STEM shares increased by 8.8% to $6.71 in the last trading session, following a 33.7% loss over the past four weeks [1] - The company is benefiting from a focus on high-margin software and services, particularly PowerTrack and managed services, along with cost reductions and improved operational efficiency [1] - The consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming report is a loss of $3.00 per share, reflecting a year-over-year change of +31.8%, with expected revenues of $33.1 million, down 2.7% from the previous year [2] Group 2: Earnings Estimates and Stock Performance - The consensus EPS estimate for STEM has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, indicating that stock price movements may not sustain without trends in earnings estimate revisions [3] - STEM currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), suggesting positive market sentiment [3] - The company is part of the Zacks Computers - IT Services industry, which includes Cognizant (CTSH), also holding a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [3][4] Group 3: Cognizant (CTSH) - Cognizant's consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming report has increased by 0.7% to $1.26, representing a year-over-year change of +7.7% [4] - Cognizant's stock closed the last trading session at $77.59, with a return of -4.3% over the past month [3][4]

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Nutanix (NTNX) . Shares have lost about 0.8% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Nutanix due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns ou ...

Group 1 - HP officially launched a comprehensive product matrix covering high-end business laptops, AI all-in-one machines, and intelligent solutions, integrating AI technology with local market needs to drive a revolutionary increase in productivity for enterprises [1] - The new EliteBook series high-end business laptops, Z series AI all-in-one machines, and AI business laptops are designed to provide one-stop solutions for large enterprises and growing teams, leveraging strong hardware and local AI assistants [1][3] - HP collaborates with multiple ISV ecosystem partners to showcase the practical applications of AI in vertical industries such as manufacturing, education, and retail, facilitating the transformation of technology products into industry value [1] Group 2 - On the hardware front, HP introduced several innovative products, including the Z series AI business desktop and the EliteBook X Flip G1i, which features a 360-degree flip design suitable for travel scenarios [3] - HP launched three major modules in AI applications: AI intelligent agents, AI application ecosystem, and AI intelligent services, supporting flexible access to cloud and local large models, along with practical AI training courses [3] - The company emphasizes a customer-centric and scenario-based approach to deepen the commercial value of AI, aiming to transition AI from technological innovation to a productivity engine while promoting sustainable practices in collaboration with ecosystem partners [3]

In the latest trading session, Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) closed at $123.80, marking a +1.78% move from the previous day. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.8%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.94%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.97%. Prior to today's trading, shares of the company had gained 11.37% outpaced the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 8.5% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.12%.The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Vertiv Holdings ...

Investors with an interest in Computers - IT Services stocks have likely encountered both Leidos (LDOS) and Dynatrace (DT) . But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look. LDOS currently has a forward P/E ratio of 14.22, while DT has a forward P/E of 35.29. We also note that LDOS has a PEG ratio of 1.85. This popular figure is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also considers a company's expected EPS growth ...

Company Overview - Cerence (CRNC) shares increased by 14.8% to $9.96 in the last trading session, with a higher-than-average trading volume [1] - The stock has gained 1.6% over the past four weeks [1] - Cerence is experiencing growth due to the adoption of connected vehicle technologies, advancements in AI-driven automotive solutions, and diversification into non-automotive sectors [1] Financial Performance - Cerence is expected to report a quarterly loss of $0.34 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 279% [2] - Projected revenues for the upcoming quarter are $53.93 million, which is a decrease of 23.6% compared to the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus EPS estimate for Cerence has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, indicating a lack of upward revisions in earnings estimates [3] Industry Context - Cerence is part of the Zacks Computers - IT Services industry, which includes other companies like Telos Corporation (TLS) [3] - Telos is expected to report an EPS of -$0.05, showing a year-over-year improvement of 44.4% [4] - Both Cerence and Telos currently hold a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [3][4]