Today's Large Cap Stocks Pulse
Dell surges on AI server boom and $9.7B Pentagon contract
Dell Technologies posted Q1 revenue of $43.8B, an 88% year‑over‑year rise, driven by AI‑optimized server sales that leapt 757% to $16.1B. The company also secured a $9.7B contract with the U.S. Department of Defense for AI hardware, sending the stock up nearly 40% after earnings.
Boeing’s Stock Surges Again After 7-Year Missile Deal with the Trump Administration
Boeing’s shares surged on Wednesday after the Pentagon announced a seven‑year partnership to expand production of seekers for the PAC‑3 missile‑defense system. The contract aims to triple the output of these critical components, mirroring a similar deal with Lockheed Martin to increase PAC‑3 MSE production. The announcement lifted Boeing’s stock, making it a top performer on the Dow. Analysts view the deal as a strong vote of confidence in Boeing’s defense manufacturing capabilities.
Mag 7 Slump Drags S&P; Breadth Still Not
The Mag 7 are now leading the way down, which means that the cap-weighted S&P 500 is following suit. The M7 peaked last October and is down 17% from that high. That’s almost twice as much as the S&P 500....
Disney Shares Are Trading at a Discount. Raymond James Says It's Time to Buy
Raymond James upgraded Disney to outperform, setting a $115 price target that suggests roughly 19% upside from the latest close. The firm argues the stock trades at a forward P/E of about 14, a sizable discount to its 10‑year median, despite...
Fundamentals Strong, S&P 2026 Target 7100 Signals 9% Gain
"Although sentiment has soured, fundamentals have remained resilient. S&P 500 2026 earnings estimates rose 2% in March, pushing consensus growth expectations up to 17% YoY. At the same time, the S&P 500's forward PE sits ~15% below its recent peak...
Nvidia Shares Surge 3% on AI Chip Demand and Easing Middle East Tensions
Nvidia Corp. stock jumped $5.63, or 3.41%, to around $170.80 after investors saw signs of de‑escalation in the U.S.–Iran conflict and continued record AI chip sales. The rally underscores the mega‑cap’s dominant position in data‑center AI hardware and its outsized...
Dow, Nasdaq Slip Into Correction; Analysts Tout QQQ and XLE Bets
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite fell into correction territory after recent gains, leading market strategists to recommend the Invesco QQQ Trust and the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF as defensive plays. Analysts cite the correction, oil‑price volatility...
Pfizer Shares Edge Higher on Strong Oncology Data Amid Flat 2026 Revenue Guidance
Pfizer's shares rose about 0.7% to $27.97 after the company reported positive Phase 3 data for its Talzenna‑Xtandi combo in metastatic prostate cancer and encouraging mid‑stage breast cancer results. The gains came despite a 2026 revenue outlook that is essentially...
IT Sector Set for April Rebound on Better Earnings: VK Vijayakumar
India's equity markets have struggled, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex falling 5% and 7% in FY’26 amid volatile geopolitics and oil prices above $100 per barrel. Chief Investment Strategist VK Vijayakumar says a swift de‑escalation in the West Asian conflict...
What Do You Do With Microsoft?
Microsoft’s shares have slumped more than 26% year‑to‑date, a 33% drop from the all‑time high, making it the poorest performer among the Magnificent Seven in 2026. The latest quarter marked the company’s worst results since the 2008 financial crisis and...
Nvidia Pours $2 Billion Into Marvell, Cementing AI‑infrastructure Alliance
Nvidia announced a $2 billion cash infusion into Marvell Technology, linking the chipmaker to Nvidia's NVLink Fusion AI‑factory and AI‑RAN ecosystem. The deal lifted Marvell shares 6% and nudged Nvidia stock higher, underscoring a strategic push into silicon‑photonic networking and AI...
S&P 500 Breadth Collapse Signals Deepening Correction as Rally Falters
Stock market breadth analysis reveals that 42% of S&P 500 constituents are down 20% or more, widening the correction even as the index stalls near a 7% decline. Technical signals such as a sub‑30 RSI and a rising 200‑day moving...
FTSE 100 Surges 1.6% to 10,337 as UK Stocks Rebound on April 1
London's FTSE 100 climbed 1.58% to 10,336.93 on April 1, buoyed by easing geopolitical risk around the Strait of Hormuz and upbeat earnings from energy, banking and consumer staples. The rally follows a 1.6% gain the previous day and signals...
Nike Shares Slide ~10% After Weak Q3 Profit and Cautious Q4 Outlook
Nike (NYSE:NKE) saw its shares drop roughly 10% after reporting a sharply lower third‑quarter profit and warning that fourth‑quarter revenue will fall 2%‑4%. The outlook, driven by higher North American tariffs and a projected 20% slump in Greater China, rattled...
Oracle Cuts up to 30,000 Jobs to Fund $156 B AI Data‑center Buildout
Oracle disclosed a surprise layoff of 20,000‑30,000 employees – roughly 18% of its global workforce – to free $8‑10 billion for a $156 billion AI data‑center program. The cuts hit SaaS, health‑science and NetSuite teams, and the market rewarded the move with...
Billionaire Ken Griffin Buys 2 AI Stocks Chasing a $1 Trillion Market Opportunity in Robotaxis (Hint: Not Tesla)
Billionaire hedge‑fund manager Ken Griffin doubled down on the robotaxi opportunity in Q4, buying sizable positions in Nvidia and Amazon while exiting Tesla. He views the autonomous‑driving market as a potential $1 trillion U.S. revenue stream, driven by 3 trillion annual vehicle miles...
Buy Selective Dip as AI Memory Demand Rebounds
KOSPI rebound lifts Samsung +10% & SK Hynix +9.5% after March selloff. Key: AI-driven memory demand swings; risk: OpenAI cuts pricing. Trade insight: Buy selective dip for mean reversion. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
46 Firms Created Half US Market Wealth; Most Stocks Lag
From 1926-2025 just 46 companies accounted for half of the $91 trillion in wealth created by the US stock market 60% of stocks underperformed T-bills Some thoughts on how to own the best stocks: https://t.co/chTC5hDP2I https://t.co/4YIroZABKD
Samsung’s Best Day Since 2001 Drives Rebound in Korean Stocks
South Korean equities rallied sharply on April 1, with the Kospi Index closing 8.4% higher, propelled by a 13% surge in Samsung Electronics – its biggest single‑day gain since December 2001. Chipmaker SK Hynix added nearly 11%, while the small‑cap...
Dell Partners Outpace Q1 Forecast, Raising Guidance
3pdata shop out on $DELL latest research into DELL suggests partners are tracking ahead of F1Q plan across segments driven by pull-forward and similar to better win rates. We slightly raised our F1Q estimates and are ahead of cons...
SPX Breaks 6427, Eyes 6553 with 6705 Target
$SPX clearing 6427 to see 6553 and futures +45 for follow-through. Now it’s trim and trail, with 6595–6620 as the next resistance that can pause the tape. The bigger “grudge match” spot is closer to 6705ish, but we’ll see how...
Stocks Surge, Ending a Tough Month on a High Note. But There’s Skepticism...
U.S. equities rallied on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones climbing 1,125 points (2.49%) as optimism grew that the Iran‑related conflict may be de‑escalating. Technology and communication‑services stocks powered the S&P 500 higher, while energy shares slipped as crude oil steadied...
NVDA's Operating Income Surges 32x in Three Years
$NVDA went from $4 billion to $130 billion in operating income in less than three years. 👀 https://t.co/x1flQfyv6M
Most S&P 500 Stocks Rise Since November 25.
419 stocks on the S&P 500 higher today, the most since November 25. That marked a low back then fwiw. https://t.co/vbZ1vp1Heu
TD SYNNEX Q1 Profit Surges 95% YoY, Raises Q2 Outlook on Strong Distribution Demand
TD SYNNEX Corp. posted a first‑quarter profit of $327 million, up 95% from a year earlier, and revenue of $17.16 billion, an 18.1% rise. The company also lifted its second‑quarter outlook, forecasting net income of $234‑$274 million and revenue of $16.1‑$16.9 billion, underscoring momentum...
Rising Rates and Concentration Risk Drive Market Pullback
With the headlines lurching from one end to another, it’s not getting any easier to find clarity on how or when the conflict in the Middle East will end or what damage the ongoing Hormuz bottleneck will inflict on the...
The Vergecast: Apple at 50 ↦
Apple celebrated its 50‑year anniversary on a Vergecast episode featuring David Pierce and Six Colors veteran Jason Snell. The conversation highlighted Apple’s trillion‑dollar market cap and its historic focus on superior software, hardware, and ecosystem integration. Snell delivered a modified...
JBS Net Income Grows by 13% in 2025
JBS SA reported a 13% rise in net income for 2025, reflecting stronger commodity pricing and operational efficiencies. In June 2025 the company launched a dual listing, debuting on the New York Stock Exchange while retaining its shares on Brazil’s...
Apple’s AI Sideline: Hidden Advantage Amid Tech Rush
Deep Dive Full Thesis: Is AAPL a BUY now at $247? Apple just posted its best quarter in history at $247. Yet here’s the contrarian edge most investors are missing: AAPL is still one of the world’s largest and most iconic brands, but...
Most Magnificent Seven Stocks Enter Bear Markets, Signaling Leadership Shift
The S&P 500 is only down 9% from its January high. But 6 of the 7 members of the Magnificent Seven are already in bear markets. This is what a shift in leadership looks like. https://t.co/QcFh9RaBaK
Warren Buffett Says He Sold Apple Too Soon and Would Buy More of It, Though Not in This Market
Warren Buffett told CNBC he sold Berkshire Hathaway’s Apple shares too early and would be willing to increase the stake if the price fell further, but not under current market conditions. Apple remains Berkshire’s largest holding, valued at roughly $62 billion...
Rate‑cut Bets Collapse, Biggest Positioning Reversal in Years
January: everyone was long rate cuts. Now: hike odds >50%. That's not a rotation. That's the largest positioning reversal in years — and the unwind isn't finished. $SPY -3.4%. $QQQ -4.2%. The price tells you where we are in that unwind. --- https://t.co/mDbRSIwQT2
Welspun Corp's $3 B Order Book Boosts Large‑Cap Outlook as Nuvama Raises Target
Nuvama International Equities upgraded Welspun Corp (NYSE:WPC) with a $13 price target, highlighting a Rs 24,700 crore ($3 billion) order book and growth prospects in the United States and India. The rating underscores the resilience of the large‑cap infrastructure player amid geopolitical headwinds.
Goldman Traders Spot Hedge Fund Capitulation as Short Sales Surge in U.S. Equities
Goldman Sachs’ prime trading desk says hedge funds have trimmed global equity holdings for a sixth straight week, widening short positions and flagging a broad capitulation in U.S. stocks. Short exposure in European macro products hit 11%, a decade‑high, while...
Berkshire B Shares Surge Despite Shareholder Cash‑Raise Blunder
Shareholders in Berkshire Hathaway have been punished after they decided to raise a ton of cash in the middle of a raging bull market. But just yesterday, Berkshire B Shares hit new multi-month highs relative to S&Ps, as Financials try...
Bellwether Index Hits Year‑to‑Date Lows, Leading Stocks Falter
The Bellwether stock index just broke to year-to-date lows. The market’s most important stocks are starting to roll over. https://t.co/HYKpegS8Sa
AMD's P/E Drops to 76, Triggering First Valuation Reset in Three Years
Advanced Micro Devices' shares slid to $201.99 as its price‑to‑earnings ratio fell to about 76, the first valuation reset since 2023. The move has drawn attention from technical traders and comes amid a $12 million share sale by Cathie Wood’s Ark...
Brookstone Capital Management Increases Holdings in Invesco QQQ $QQQ
Brookstone Capital Management boosted its holdings in the Invesco QQQ ETF by 10.3% in the fourth quarter, adding 46,391 shares to bring its total to 495,804 shares. The stake, valued at roughly $305 million, now accounts for 3.5% of Brookstone’s portfolio,...
Sysco Pauses Buyback as It Seals $29.1 Bn Jetro Acquisition
Sysco Corp. agreed to buy Jetro Restaurant Depot for $29.1 bn, pausing its share buyback to focus on de‑leveraging. The deal triggered an 11.7% drop in Sysco’s stock, while the company reaffirmed FY‑2026 sales and earnings guidance.
Micron's Q2 FY2026 Revenue Triples to $23.9B on AI Surge
Micron Technology reported fiscal Q2 2026 revenue of $23.9 billion, almost three times the prior year, as AI‑driven data‑center demand lifted DRAM and HBM sales. The company also raised its capex outlook to over $25 billion and signaled continued margin expansion.
Microsoft Shares Rally on Copilot Expansion and New AI SaaS Suite
Microsoft's shares, which have slipped 24% year‑to‑date, rallied after the company announced a broader rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot and a suite of AI‑driven SaaS products. Analysts cite the move as a catalyst for renewed growth in the Intelligent Cloud...
What Vanguard’s ‘Surrender’ Means for T&L Boardrooms, BlackRock & State Street
Vanguard filed Schedule 13G/A amendments showing it holds 0% of CH Robinson, Expeditors and Forward Air, effectively surrendering its voting rights in these transportation‑and‑logistics (T&L) companies. The move is not a market sell‑off but a compliance‑driven relinquishment of influence under...
Analyst Predicted TWI's S&P600 Removal—Now Confirmed
Teammember Anjana Amasuriya who does S&P500/400/600 predictions (among other things) earlier wrote an update saying he expected TWI to get the boot from SP600 when the Versigent spinoff came. Last night it was announced as such. https://t.co/USzrxfAXkE
Munger Says Own Apple Among Elite 12 Stocks
Charlie Munger on Berkshire's Apple investment: "What everybody learned is everybody needs some significant participation in the 12 companies that do better than everybody else. If you have that mindset, Apple was a logical candidate to be on the list..." https://t.co/dM8OcYvjJv
UPS CFO Announces 2026 Dividend Freeze Amid E‑commerce Margin Pressure
UPS chief financial officer Brian Dykes told investors the company will freeze its dividend in 2026, citing falling Amazon volumes, a costly aircraft replacement program and a transition of its Ground Saver service. The move highlights tightening margins for a...
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc (FFAI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Ford Motor Company reported $187 billion revenue for 2025, marking its fifth consecutive year of top‑line growth, and generated $6.8 billion adjusted EBIT after absorbing $2 billion each from Novelis fire losses and a tariff headwind. U.S. market share rose to 13.2%, the...
Nike Inc (NKE) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Nike reported Q3 FY26 revenue of $12.39 billion, essentially flat and down 3% on a currency‑neutral basis. Gross margin slipped to 40.2%, a 130‑basis‑point decline driven largely by a 300‑basis‑point tariff impact in North America. Nike Direct sales fell 7% while...
AmEx Secures NFL Deal, Boosting Revenue Outlook
Macro: AmEx wins NFL payments deal replacing Visa; Key: exclusive card perks, new co‑branded card & international reach; Risk: marketing ROI/FX; Trade: buy AXP on expected revenue lift. 📈 — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Evercore ISI Predicts 'Inflection Point' Is Days Away, Plans to Commit Capital if S&P 500 Drops to This Level
Evercore ISI managing director Julian Emanuel warned that the market is approaching an inflection point within days, hinging on President Donald Trump's decision on Iran's energy facilities on April 6. He said Evercore will commit new capital if the S&P 500 falls...
Are Bank Stocks a Buy? CBA, NAB, ANZ, Westpac, MQG
Richard Hemming explains why Under the Radar Report remains invested in Australia’s big banks—CBA, NAB, ANZ, Westpac and Macquarie—despite a prolonged sell‑side consensus. The four‑bank system controls roughly 70% of mortgage lending and has generated about 6% annual returns over...
Big Tech Endures Historic Three-Day Intraday Decline
Big tech suffered at least a 1% intraday loss for 3 days in a row. That's the fourth such streak in a month. This is tied for the most ever and hasn't happened since the GFC. It's been either really, really good...