Today's Large Cap Stocks Pulse
Kraft Heinz appears vastly undervalued despite market share losses
Three independent valuation models peg Kraft Heinz’s intrinsic equity value between $51 billion and $54 billion, far above its current $28 billion market capitalization. The company, however, is losing U.S. market share and its earnings are under pressure, making free‑cash‑flow forecasts uncertain.
(Podcast) Upgrade 614: $100 Billion Is the Floor
Apple’s latest quarterly report shattered its own records, posting $117.5 billion in revenue and setting a $100 billion valuation floor for its emerging AI ventures. The hosts dissect how this financial strength could fuel the so‑called Ternus Era, marked by aggressive product rollouts and strategic acquisitions. They also flag internal pressures, noting chief silicon officer Johny Srouji’s reported burnout after a grueling development cycle. The episode rounds out with lighter items, including the Ultra branding dilemma and Formula 1’s inaugural U.S. race, illustrating the broader tech‑culture landscape.
Warren Buffett's Favorite Stock That's Up 107,400% Since 1990 Is Still a Buy. Here's Why.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway continues to champion Apple, a stock that has surged over 107,400% since 1990 and delivered a 17% revenue jump to $111.2 billion in Q2 FY2026. The iPhone segment drove the growth, posting $57 billion in sales, while services...
Which Will Double First: Amazon Or Oracle? Watch This Kentucky Derby To Find Out
Last week’s market rally resembled a Kentucky Derby, with major indexes hitting fresh highs amid strong breadth and low volatility. Analysts highlighted bullish technical setups for both Amazon (AMZN) and Oracle (ORCL), noting Amazon’s breakout and Oracle’s Real Motion divergence....
Roundhill Launches MAGP: Expanded Magnificent Seven ETF
Roundhill filing for a Magnificent Seven Plus ETF $MAGP which will hold the Mag 7 plus any co based on the "company's contribution to technological innovation" which include private cos. Smart sequel to $MAGS which has $5b (i underrated this...
Truist Reduces PT on Meta Platforms (META) Stock
Truist lowered its price objective for Meta Platforms (META) to $840, down from $900, while maintaining a “Buy” rating. The brokerage highlighted Meta’s stronger‑than‑expected Q1 2026 earnings and in‑line Q2 guidance, driven by AI‑enhanced ad recommendations and higher user engagement....
Berkshire Analysts Are Still Tepid on the Stock After Annual Meeting. What Abel Can Do to Win Them Over
Wall Street analysts praised Greg Abel’s command of Berkshire Hathaway’s sprawling portfolio at his first annual meeting, but they were disappointed by the modest share‑buyback activity. Despite a cash hoard of nearly $400 billion, Berkshire repurchased only $235 million of stock in...
US Market Helps Drive Record Project Backlogs for Industrial Gas Suppliers
Industrial gas leaders Linde and Air Liquide reported record project backlogs, driven by strong demand in the United States. Linde posted a $10 billion backlog, with 71% of contracts in the Americas and 66% classified as clean‑energy, while Air Liquide’s backlog grew 23%...
AMD Shares Jump 74% in April on AI‑Driven Demand Surge
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) saw its shares climb 74.3% in April, the biggest monthly gain for the large‑cap chipmaker since 2001. The rally was powered by soaring AI‑related CPU and GPU demand, strong TSMC earnings and a multiyear partnership with...
Singapore STI Nudges up 0.2% as Venture Corp Jumps 5.5%
Singapore's benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) edged higher by 0.2% to 4,924.31 on Monday, driven by a 5.5% rise in Venture Corporation. The rally came as gainers outnumbered losers 416 to 221 and regional indices posted solid gains.
Meralco Income up 2% in Q1
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) posted a modest earnings rebound in Q1 2026, with core earnings climbing 2% to P11.43 billion (≈$208 million) and net income rising 4% to P10.83 billion (≈$197 million). Revenue grew 5% to P120.78 billion (≈$2.2 billion), driven by higher power generation and...
S&P 500 Hits Record as Financials Lag Below 200‑DMA
The S&P 500 has hit a new all-time high with the financials sector closing below its 200-DMA eight times in the past two weeks. Here are the three most recent times we've seen that: August 18-September 2, 2020 (11 days) October 5-October 11,...
Industrials (Top 30 Weights) Earnings Estimates/Revisions
Analysts have revised earnings estimates for the Industrials Sector ETF (XLI) top 30 stocks, with 21 companies raising 2026 forecasts and only eight lowering them over the past 60 days. The net upward movement translates to a 2.64% increase in...
Advanced Micro Devices Stock Downgraded on Valuation Concerns
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) was downgraded by HSBC to "hold" from "buy" amid valuation concerns, even as the stock traded near its all‑time high of $356.28. The chipmaker is slated to report Q1 earnings of $1.27 per share on $9.88 billion...
Advanced Micro Devices to Give up Gains on Predictable Earnings Report, HSBC Says
AMD’s stock surged 66% this month on AI‑driven chip demand, but HSBC downgraded the semiconductor maker to hold, warning that the upcoming earnings report will likely meet but not exceed expectations. The bank raised its price target to $340, implying...
Earnings Call Transcript: Arcadis Q1 2026 Sees Strong Order Intake and Stock Surge
Arcadis posted a strong Q1 2026, with order intake climbing and its shares jumping more than 10% after the earnings call. At the same time, GameStop unveiled a $56 billion all‑cash offer for eBay, pushing eBay stock higher in pre‑market trading....
Nvidia CEO Highlights Blackwell GPU Architecture as Revenue Target Tops $100 B
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang highlighted the upcoming Blackwell GPU architecture at a recent event, prompting analysts to project 2026 revenue above $100 billion. The move comes as the company trades near $200 per share, holds a $4 trillion market cap and faces...
Mahindra & Mahindra Q4 FY26 Outlook: Record Volumes Face Margin, EV and Tractor Test
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) closed FY26 with record SUV sales of 660,276 units and a historic 505,930 tractors, cementing its No. 2 spot in India’s passenger‑vehicle market. Revenue is projected at roughly $4.6 billion with net profit near $420 million and EBITDA margins of...
Netflix, Pulte, and Mobileye Are Buying Their Own Dips—Should You?
Netflix, homebuilder PulteGroup, and autonomous‑driving firm Mobileye each announced sizable share‑repurchase programs as their stocks linger far below recent highs. Netflix added a $25 billion buyback to an existing $6.8 billion authorization, giving it roughly $31.8 billion of capacity—about 8% of its $390 billion...
Stock Market Today: Dow Drops Amid Iran Attacks; EBay Jumps After GameStop Bid (Live Coverage)
U.S. equity markets opened lower on Monday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped nearly 600 points, or 1.1%, following Iran’s missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates and U.S. vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The sell‑off...
S&P 500 up 12% yet 6% Cheaper This Year
Despite it's +12% gain, the S&P 500 has gotten 6% cheaper this year. via Duality Research
Strong Growth
Earnings season highlighted robust growth, with Visa up 17% and Meta soaring 33% in revenue, while Coca‑Cola posted a solid 10% increase. The gains span digital payments, advertising, and consumer staples, reflecting healthy consumer and business spending. At the same...
European Carmakers Slam on the Brakes After Trump Tariff Shock
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on European‑made cars, sending shares of major automakers sharply lower on Monday. Volkswagen disclosed a €4 billion (≈$4.3 billion) annual hit already materialising, while its Q1 revenue fell 2% and earnings missed forecasts. Porsche,...
Big-Tech Earnings: Google and Meta's Results Support Broadcom's Outlook
Alphabet’s Google posted a 63% surge in cloud revenue, topping $20 bn, and beat earnings expectations, while Meta delivered a 33% jump in ad revenue, both exceeding consensus forecasts. The earnings highlight robust demand for custom AI chips supplied by Broadcom,...
Tyson Foods' Total Returns: Tasty Treats for Income Investors?
Tyson Foods (TSN) is positioned for a substantial price rally, with analysts projecting up to 50% upside over the next 18‑24 months. The company’s 3.2% dividend, paid from roughly half of its earnings, and ongoing share‑buybacks enhance total‑return appeal for...
Cathie Wood Buys $28.7M of Meta Shares as Stock Slides 9% Post‑Earnings
Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood bought 47,201 shares of Meta Platforms for roughly $28.7 million on April 30, after the stock fell 9% on earnings. The move underscores Wood’s confidence in AI‑driven growth and adds fresh momentum to a volatile mega‑cap tech sector.
Citi Research Says AGR Relief Boosts Vodafone Idea’s Debt Funding Prospects
Citi Research reports that the Indian government’s 27% reduction of Vodafone Idea’s Adjusted Gross Revenue dues to Rs 64,046 crore (≈$7.7 bn) improves the carrier’s balance sheet and clears a path for a Rs 250 bn (≈$3 bn) bank debt raise. The relief eases financing for...
Costco Hikes Dividend 13% as Earnings Surge, Underscoring Club‑store Strength
Costco Wholesale increased its quarterly dividend by 13%, the latest move in a decade‑long pattern of double‑digit hikes. The raise follows a first‑half fiscal 2026 revenue of $136.9 billion and a membership renewal rate that remains near 90%, signaling confidence in...
S&P EPS Growth Forecast Cracks Amid Narrowing Leaders
Coming up on @thestreetpro The 2026-7 S&P EPS Growth Argument Has Many Holes In It * Especially in a continued narrowing of leadership (in profits and price appreciation) in a "K-shaped" S&P Index... * With interest rates, inflation and the price of crude...
GameStop Bids $55.5 B for eBay in $125‑per‑share Cash‑stock Offer
GameStop Corp. has lodged a non‑binding proposal to buy eBay Inc. for an aggregate equity value of about $55.5 billion, offering $125 per share split evenly between cash and GameStop stock. The bid lifts eBay shares 12.3% and GameStop shares 8.2%...
US Auto Tariffs Pressure German Car Makers as DAX Edges Up 0.3%
President Donald Trump's announcement to raise U.S. tariffs on European cars and trucks to 25% sent German automotive shares sharply lower. The broader DAX index, however, managed a modest 0.28% rise to 24,360.06 points, reflecting cautious optimism amid geopolitical tension.
Amazon's Record Q1 Beats Forecasts, AWS Drives Analyst Target Hikes
Amazon reported a $181.5 billion first‑quarter revenue, a 17% YoY rise, and AWS revenue surged 28% to $37.6 billion, its fastest growth in 15 quarters. The results triggered five Wall Street firms, led by JPMorgan, to raise price targets, with the highest...
Maruti Suzuki Shares Jump ~5% on Record April Sales, Top Sensex Gainer
Maruti Suzuki's stock climbed almost 5% on Wednesday, driven by a record 187,704 passenger vehicles sold in April – a 35% year‑on‑year increase. The surge made the automaker the biggest winner on the BSE Sensex as investors cheered the strongest...
Why Lockheed Martin's Earnings Miss Could Be a Blessing in Disguise
Lockheed Martin reported a disappointing Q1 2026, missing earnings and cash‑flow forecasts while revenue remained flat year‑over‑year. The miss triggered a sharp sell‑off, sending the stock down roughly 27% since early March. Despite the weak quarter, management reaffirmed full‑year guidance,...
Taiex Posts Record Daily Point Gain, Ends Above 40,000 Points
Taiwan's benchmark Taiex index posted a record daily gain of 1,778.51 points, closing at 40,705.14 and breaking the 40,000‑point barrier for the first time. The surge was powered by semiconductor heavyweights, with TSMC jumping 6.56% and contributing roughly 1,110 points...
Stock Movers: BMW, Nokia, Thyssenkrupp (Podcast)
BMW, Mercedes‑Benz Group AG and Volkswagen all slipped between 1.7% and 2.1% after former President Donald Trump claimed the EU had not fully honored a U.S.‑EU trade pact. Nokia’s shares surged to a 16‑year high, driven by a Jefferies note...
Smart Picks Outpace S&P: Massive Gains in 2026
2026 performance: $SNDK +331.26% $INTC +152.95% $MU +71.90% $AMD +61.34% $GOOGL +22.38% $AMZN +18.51% While the S&P 500 is only up +5.42% The S&P 500 is good, but it's worth picking individual stocks if you know what you're doing.
Gains Narrow by Noon; Kotak Bank, Bharti Airtel Drag as Broader Market Stays Firm
Indian equities held gains into midday on May 4, with the BSE Sensex up 0.53% at 77,324 and the NSE Nifty 50 up 0.52% at 24,122. The rally was led by consumer‑goods heavyweight Hindustan Unilever, which jumped 3.9% on roughly $37 million of...
Australian Shares Slip as RBA Decision Looms, NAB Posts Profit Miss
Australian shares slipped 0.4% to 8,697.10 as investors braced for the Reserve Bank of Australia’s rate decision. National Australia Bank reported a half‑year cash earnings miss, sending its stock down 1.2% and prompting the big four banks to raise provisions...
Trump Tariffs Threaten German Car Earnings, Double‑digit Drops
Good Morning from Germany, where car stocks are under pressure after Donald Trump vowed to impose a 25% tariff on European autos, escalating the trade dispute. A renewed tariff push would weigh on earnings across the sector. Bernstein expects headwinds...
Kotak Mahindra Bank Shares Fall 5% Despite Q4 Profit Beat, Top Nifty 50 Loser
Kotak Mahindra Bank posted a 13% year‑on‑year rise in Q4 FY26 net profit, reaching ₹4,027 crore (≈ $485 million), driven by higher net interest income and sharply lower provisions. Despite the earnings beat, the shares slipped up to 5% in early trade, closing...
Samsung Shares Lag SK Hynix’s Rally as Analysts Cite Strike Risk
Samsung Electronics’ shares rose 4.8% to a record high on Monday, but the rally was modest compared with rival SK Hynix’s 12% surge. Analysts attribute Samsung’s relative lag to a looming workers’ strike that could hit South Korea’s most valuable...
Analysts Upgrade DBS, Lift Target Price on Improved Forecasts, Wealth Franchise Growth
Singapore’s DBS Group posted a modest 1% rise in Q1 net profit to S$2.93 billion (≈$2.17 billion), beating analysts’ forecasts. CGSI upgraded the stock to “add” and raised its target price to S$63.80 (≈$47 USD), while Macquarie moved its rating to “neutral” and...
Monopoly Round-Up: How Big Tech Earnings Show the Stock Market Is Being Manipulated
The blog argues that the simultaneous earnings releases of Google, Meta, Amazon and Microsoft—delivered within a two‑minute window—signal market manipulation. Because the same analysts cover multiple big‑tech firms, they cannot independently verify the numbers, allowing corporate narratives to dominate. The...
NAB H1 Profit Rises, Revenue Miss Fuels Trim
NAB 1H26: underlying profit +6.4% but revenue missed; statutory profit hit by software amortisation; CET1 11.65% (pro‑forma 12.05%). Risks: margin pressure, investor scepticism. Trade: trim NAB on earnings gap. 📉 — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Earnings Estimates Surge Like Hockey Stick, Defy Bearish Outlook
Earnings estimates are rising in a "hockey stick like fashion" says @WarrenPies 🏒 "Unprecedented" for this to happen NOT coming out of bear market or recession. "I don't think this is bearish." Apple🔊https://t.co/xWZxRXyizG Spotify📽️https://t.co/vMYx7dErw4 https://t.co/rKJCVksIK1
FTSE 100 Dips 0.1% to 10,363 as Energy Slump and AstraZeneca Setback Weigh
The FTSE 100 closed 0.1% lower at 10,363.93 points, dragged down by weak crude prices that hurt Shell and BP and a 3.1% slide in AstraZeneca after an FDA advisory panel rejected a key breast‑cancer drug. The decline highlights sector‑specific...
Unexpected
Listen ! (and we agree on everything, @TeslaLarry, except the rapidity of the ANNOUNCEMENT. I keep on saying that it would be unheard of if they manage to do that before the Nasdaq-100 inclusion, but hey ... All details on...
Corporate America Sets Record $665 B Buyback Start
"Corporate America announced plans to buy back $665 billion worth of shares in S&P 500 Index companies in the four months through April, the most ever to start a year, according to data from Birinyi Associates." https://t.co/NQec3D9V29
BofA's SPX EPS Revisions 2026‑27 Shock the Market
Incredible SPX EPS revisions for 2026 and 27... really is one for the books BofA https://t.co/Gkg3akKVJP
Tech Earnings Growth Hits 17% YoY, Highest Since 2021
BofA: Using adjusted values for Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon, we estimate underlying growth is tracking closer to 17% YoY, still the highest since 2021, and a 5% beat vs. consensus on April 1. It’s not just mega caps: median EPS growth...