Alphabet investors were in for a rollercoaster ride as the tech giant reported its second-quarter earnings. While the company managed to exceed expectations, the news of lower-than-expected YouTube advertising revenue sent shares tumbling by about 5%. This decline was further exacerbated by Alphabet’s announcement of plans to significantly increase capital expenditures in order to meet
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Investors looking to enhance their portfolio returns often turn to dividend-paying stocks for stability and growth potential. One such company that has caught the attention of Wall Street analysts is Northern Oil and Gas (NOG). Engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and production of oil and natural gas properties, mainly in the Williston, Permian, and Appalachian
Goldman Sachs remains bullish on shares of Alphabet and Meta, reiterating their buy rating. The firm has raised their price target on GOOGL to $211 and on META to $522, citing increased estimates and valuation multiples as the driving factors behind their decision. Stifel Initiates RH as Buy Stifel has initiated coverage on the furniture
Paramount Global has reached a significant milestone by agreeing to merge with Skydance, a deal that marks the end of the Redstone family’s control over the legendary movie studio and media company. The merger, which is the result of months of negotiations, will see a buying consortium that includes private equity firms RedBird Capital Partners
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic in the stock market, with leading AI chipmaker Nvidia soaring by nearly 155% this year. While semiconductor stocks and technology giants like Amazon have reaped the benefits of the AI trend, RBC Capital Markets is highlighting some alternative ways to play the theme. RBC Capital Markets views
In a recent announcement, AdEx declared the launch of its updated platform, positioning itself as a key tool for Web3 advertisers seeking to engage with a wider Web2 audience. This strategic move comes with a myriad of technological advancements, such as the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Zero-Knowledge (ZK) privacy protocols. These updates aim
Target, the Minneapolis-based discount retailer, has made a significant move to enhance its online marketplace by partnering with Shopify. This collaboration aims to bring new and trendier brands to Target’s website, allowing smaller or up-and-coming businesses using the Shopify platform to join Target Plus, the retailer’s third-party marketplace. This strategic alliance is expected to benefit
On Friday, KBW analyst David Konrad upgraded Bank of America to outperform, citing a strong net interest income forecast. This upgrade comes as Konrad believes the bank could be reaching an inflection point that will drive the stock higher. The price target was raised to $46 per share from $37, implying a 17% upside from
One of the top stock picks by Wall Street analysts is off-price retailer Burlington Stores (BURL). Despite its impressive results for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 and raised profit margin and earnings outlook, there are some concerns that need to be addressed. While analyst Corey Tarlowe reaffirmed a buy rating on BURL, it is
Baird recently initiated UnitedHealth as outperform, citing the health insurance company as a favorite idea at the firm. The firm views UnitedHealth Group as the most vertically and horizontally integrated Managed Care company, with a $597 price target indicating a potential 20% upside. Evercore ISI upgraded Okta to outperform from in line after the identity