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Always pay close attention to new stock price targets from firms, like Needham.  While the firm won’t always get it right, price upgrades are still worth paying attention to.  Perhaps they’re seeing favorable industry trends that are impacting a covered stock. Maybe the financial health of a stock based on earnings or guidance is improving.

Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock is a company to watch as it heads into its earnings season for the third quarter. My recommendation for investors to hold this stock. Palantir stock continues to show strong revenue growth. I have concerns about the firm’s valuation and its ability to improve profitability. The third quarter will be an important

Wall Street loves artificial intelligence no matter what flavor it comes in. After intelligent voice leader SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) reported second-quarter earnings on August 8, analysts engaged in a round of raising their price targets on SOUN stock.  They now have a $7.08 per share consensus view for the stock, which implies a 42% upside

Is there an artificial intelligence (AI) stock bubble that’s only starting to burst, or is the latest sell-off nothing more than a healthy, much-needed correction? That’s the big question on investors’ minds as they contemplate buying the dip in previously heated growth plays that are starting to show signs of bottoming out. Of course, only

A lot of analysts have been discussing the potential of Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock from the lens of the company’s slowly declining innovative edge. After all, 2023 marked the first year that Apple’s sales for devices like the Mac and iPad dipped substantially from the year prior. Whether it was a lack of innovation or declining

The recent plunge investors have seen in Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) has been truly remarkable. Shares of the server and storage giant surged more than 1,200% during the recent AI boom but have since dropped more than 50% from their peak. That said, there are reasons why many investors view SMCI stock as a strong

SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) has emerged as a significant player in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Shares of the frontrunner in voice AI have surged more than 100% year-to-date (YTD). This impressive performance starkly contrasts with the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (NASDAQ:BOTZ), which has declined nearly 1% over the same period. However, the

The tech sector selloff that began in July gave investors the jitters. The best tech stocks were in freefall after carrying the Nasdaq 100 to new heights. In fact, the index is still in correction territory as it is down more than 10% from its all-time high. Some of the leading names in the tech

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) remains a titan in the tech industry. It is known for its iconic Windows operating system, Office productivity suite and Xbox gaming platform. However, in recent years, the company has undergone a remarkable transformation, shifting its focus toward cloud computing and emerging technologies. Now, its Azure cloud platform and strong presence in the

Since I’m severely lactose, I eat many plant-based foods and drink many plant-based beverages. The data suggests that many other Americans, whether because of lactose intolerance or for other reasons, eat plant-based foods and drink plant-based beverages. Indeed, “The (United States) plant-based food market surged from $3.9 billion in 2017 to $8.1 billion in 2023,”

For any other company, the CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) debacle might have spelled doom. But, as always, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock has risen like a Phoenix from the so-called ashes. It demonstrates impressive resilience no matter how challenging the market conditions are. Or the fallouts from various unpleasant events. Three key drivers – a dominant subscription business model,

Thanks to the inclusion of artificial intelligence elements in the iPhone, which is predicted to become the next major revenue generator for the tech behemoth, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock stays a consistent performer. Apple is a fascinating investment because of its constant innovation, great financial success, and measured market growth. Apple’s market share, technical innovation, and

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) certainly faced its fair share of headwinds in recent years. The company’s share price dropped 60% year-to-date as investors are looking past Intel stock to other semiconductor names with much better long-term growth forecasts. There’s plenty of precedent for such a decision. AI is real, and Intel isn’t participating in this rally as

Despite the AI-dominated tech rally over the past year, Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) has been a laggard in the industry. The stock is down by more than 11% year-to-date and 3.0% over the past twelve months. The sell-off in Adobe’s stock stems from its high valuation as concerns about its ability to sustain growth remain a huge

For many investors, the conversation around the semiconductor industry isn’t always the clearest. Some companies are fabricators, others are designers, and then there’s Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) which is a designer for designers, which puts ARM stock in an interesting position. That’s because Arm sells the chipset instructions for some of the most sought-after designs for

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock, known for its social media giants Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has come under the spotlight recently. Analysts are comparing the company’s great potential with its AI and digital advertising businesses against risks from legal issues and a rather rich valuation. The bull case shows Meta’s opportunities for future growth through AI

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) is a top semiconductor maker that really doesn’t get enough love in this current market. Up more than 30% year-to-date, AVGO stock has begun to sell off alongside its higher-valuation peers. Companies like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) are leading the way lower, with concerns around a potential recession building as the macro environment deteriorates. Of