$Netflix(NFLX)$ Netflix (NFLX) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.
$Oracle(ORCL)$ Oracle saw its stock rise by 7% last week, mirroring the broader market which advanced by 3%. The company's recent collaboration with Sphere to utilize Oracle Database 23ai on the Oracle Autonomous Database could have bolstered investor confidence, enhancing perceptions of Oracle's capabilities in AI-driven workflow automation. Meanwhile, widespread optimism in the broader tech sector, highlighted by strong earnings from major tech giants like Microsoft and Meta, certainly supported the surge in Oracle's share price. The overall positive sentiment from the market's focus on AI investment likely amplified Oracle's upward trajectory.
$Twilio(TWLO)$ Jefferies lowered the firm’s on Twilio () to $108 from $145 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm expects the stock to deliver a “modest” revenue upside in its Q1 results, the analyst tells investors. With the stock “well off” its highs and expectations reasonable, the firm believes the stock’s short-term setup skews positive.
$Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ Meta is the largest social media company in the world, boasting close to 4 billion monthly active users worldwide. The firm's "Family of Apps," its core business, consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. End users can leverage these applications for a variety of different purposes, from keeping in touch with friends to following celebrities and running digital businesses for free. Meta packages customer data, gleaned from its application ecosystem and sells ads to digital advertisers. While the firm has been investing heavily in its Reality Labs business, it remains a very small part of Meta's overall sales.
$NVIDIA(NVDA)$ $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ rose nearly 3% Tuesday, taking the chip giant's market value above that of $Microsoft (MSFT.US)$ to become the largest American public company as investment bank Jefferies added NVDA to its list of highest-conviction picks.
$Alibaba(BABA)$ JPMorgan analysts see room for Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) to climb higher after sharply lifting their price target on the company's Hong Kong-listed shares. The bank raised its forecast nearly 45% to HK$240 ($31) by the end of 2026, which points to a potential 36% upside from the latest close. Alex Yao, who leads the coverage team, argued that Alibaba's current valuation at 12 times projected fiscal 2028 earnings could leave meaningful headroom for investors. The call was anchored on stronger prospects for Alibaba's cloud business and deeper synergies between its AI investments and core e-commerce platform.
$Oracle(ORCL)$ Technology stocks are already being trampled in the market rout caused by tariff concerns. If history is any guide, hardware and semiconductor companies could be the first to feel real effects on their businesses, but software won't necessarily be spared.
$Chevron(CVX)$ Goldman Sachs revised its oil price estimates downward for the second time this month, citing growing recession risks and higher-than-expected output from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies.
$Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ Meta is the largest social media company in the world, boasting close to 4 billion monthly active users worldwide. The firm's "Family of Apps," its core business, consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp.
$McDonald's(MCD)$ Looking into the current session, McDonald's Inc. (NYSE:MCD) shares are trading at $304.52, after a 0.30% decrease. Over the past month, the stock fell by 1.70%, but over the past year, it actually spiked by 9.63%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio.
$Alibaba(BABA)$ Alibaba (BABA) closed the last trading session at $125.76, gaining 7.9% over the past four weeks, but there could be plenty of upside left in the stock if short-term price targets set by Wall Street analysts are any guide. The mean price target of $158.20 indicates a 25.8% upside potential.
$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ Palantir Technologies’ (PLTR) sales are rising fast. The company’s Q4 2024 revenue surged 36% year-over-year, reaching $828 million. But what’s driving the jump? Is the software company expanding its client base or are current ones just spending more? Let’s dive into some figures from Main Street Data to know what’s fueling the growth.
$Adobe(ADBE)$ "At Adobe, we're always looking to deliver elevated and localized experiences for our customers. As our base of customers in Asia fast expands, we're excited to announce our partnership with Antom to integrate localized payment options for our customers and unlock new growth opportunities in the various markets we're expanding with Antom into," said Matt Wegner, Vice President, Global Payments, at Adobe.
$Alibaba(BABA)$ Alibaba's share price was near record lows, growth was stalling amid intensifying competition, management changes were coming thick and fast, and Beijing was still closely scrutinizing the company. Ma himself was barely in the public view.
$McDonald's(MCD)$ Many McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) insiders ditched their stock over the past year, which may be of interest to the company's shareholders. When analyzing insider transactions, it is usually more valuable to know whether insiders are buying versus knowing if they are selling, as the latter sends an ambiguous message. However, if numerous insiders are selling, shareholders should investigate more.