Alphabet Shares Slump 5% After DOJ Argues Google Must Sell Chrome $Alphabet(GOOG)$   shares tumbled more than 5% after the US Justice Department and a group of states said in a filing that Google must sell its Chrome browser and take other major steps to end its monopoly on internet searches. Google denounced the proposed measures as "extreme." Among the proposed measures for ending what a judge has already ruled was Google's illegal monopoly on general search services and search text advertising were selling its Android operating system and being barred for five years from owning or acquiring any investment or interest in any search or search text ad rival, distributor, or query-based AI product or ads tec

Temu Parent PDD's Stock Tumbles After a Big Earnings Miss Amid 'Intensified Competition' The U.S.-listed shares of Temu parent $Pinduoduo Inc.(PDD)$   tumbled 8% in premarket trading Thursday, after the China based e-commerce company reported third-quarter results that missed expectations by wide margins, as the company invested more in its business as competition intensified. Net income for the quarter to Sept. 30 rose to 24.98 billion renminbi ($3.56 billion), or RMB16.91 per American depositary share, from RMB15.54 billion, or RMB10.60 per ADS, in the same period a year ago. Excluding nonrecurring items, adjusted EPS of RMB18.59 came up well short of the FactSet consensus of RMB19.58. Revenue grew 44.3% t

Bitcoin Soars to New Heights! Trump Administration Considers Elevated Federal Role for Cryptocurrency Bitcoin has soared since President Trump's election, and recent developments suggest that his administration may elevate the cryptocurrency industry to unprecedented heights. According to a Bloomberg report on November 20th, President Trump's team is considering establishing a dedicated cryptocurrency policy position within the White House and is vetting candidates for this role. This week, Trump's team has consulted multiple times with executives from the digital assets industry, discussing a role that would lead a small team to liaise between Congress, the White House, and various cryptocurrency regulatory bodies. Sources indicate that it is still unclear whether this senior position, re

Target Options Volume Jumps as Stock Plunges 21%, Boosting Demand for Puts $Target(TGT)$   options trading jumped amid increasing demand for protection against continued slump for a stock that has already plunged by more than 21% after posting its biggest earnings miss since 2022.  Shares tumbled to $121.18 at 12:02 p.m., poised for the lowest close in a year, after the company reporting Wednesday morning a 12% decline in adjusted earnings to $1.85 for its fiscal third quarter that ended Nov. 2 after higher inventory boosted supply chain costs, eating into margins. The adjusted EPS missed the average analyst estimate by almost 20%. Sales of $25.2 billion also trailed expectations. At the same time, the

Why Are These AI Stocks Seeing Even Bigger Surges Than Nvidia This Year? Fueled by robust performance, prominent U.S. AI advertising and marketing firm AppLovin saw its stock price surge over 100% following the release of its Q3 results, with an impressive year-to-date growth exceeding 700%. Financial disclosures highlight that the company's AI recommendation engine, AXON, significantly enhanced the AppDiscovery advertising platform, leading to a rise in software platform revenues to $835 million, which marks a 66% increase from the previous year. This success underscores the effective application and benefits of AI software in driving business growth. This trend of AI-driven success is not unique to AppLovin, as other companies like Palantir, TOAST, FICO, and Oracle have also seen signifi

Options Market Statistics: Nvidia's AI Chip Demand Strong, Sales Growth Slows; Options Pop $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$   once again posted a beat-and-raise quarter fueled by booming artificial-intelligence demand, but its stock was down 2% in Wednesday's extended session. Wall Street may be taking issue with two factors. One is that the company isn't topping expectations with its guidance by the same magnitude as before. Nvidia's $37.5 billion revenue forecast for the January quarter topped the consensus view of $37.1 billion. But "whisper" numbers on the buy side were perhaps more in the $39 billion to $40 billion range. And prior to the last two reports from Nvidia, the company's revenue guidance exceeded estimat

Breaking Down NVIDIA's Latest Earnings: What You Need to Know Global AI chip giant $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$   released its FY25 Q3 results after the US market closed on November 20, significantly exceeding market expectations. The company's revenue for this quarter was $35.1 billion, up 92% year-over-year, surpassing the consensus estimate of $33.25 billion. Non-GAAP EPS was $0.81, up 103% year-over-year, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.74. After the results were released, NVIDIA's stock price initially fell by over 5% in after-hours trading, but the decline gradually narrowed. Key Highlights from NVIDIA's Financial Report That Investors Can't Miss 1. Data Center Business Doubles in Growth, Strong Demand

Wall Street Banks Boost 2025 U.S. Stock Forecasts to 6,500: Will U.S. Equities Maintain Global Leadership? The S&P 500 has climbed more than 24% year-to-date, with Wall Street maintaining a bullish stance on U.S. stocks. Analysts predict the benchmark could hit approximately 6,500 points by 2025, suggesting a 10% upside from Tuesday's close at 5,917. Morgan Stanley: Earnings to Drive S&P 500 to 6,500 by 2025 Morgan Stanley's Chief Investment Officer Mike Wilson, known for his bearish stance, has revised his target for the $S&P 500(.SPX)$   to 6,500 points by 2025. In a bull scenario, the target could reach as high as 7,400 points. This marks a notable increase from his June forecast of 5,400 poi

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Nvidia, Microstrategy, Apollo Global Management, Joby Aviation, And Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today Major U.S. indices closed mixed on Tuesday, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3% to 43,268.94, while the S&P 500 added 0.4% to reach 5,916.98. The Nasdaq rose nearly 1%, finishing at 18,987.47. $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ closed the day with a 4.89% gain at $147.01, after reaching an intraday high of $147.13 and a low of $140.99. The stock's 52-week high and low are $149.76 and $45.01, respectively. According to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, Nvidia is set to dominate as major tech players ramp up their capital expenditures on artificial intelligence. $MicroStrategy (MSTR.US)$ saw its shares rise by 11.89% to close at $430.54. The stock hit an intraday high of $449

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Options Market Statistics: MicroStrategy Stock Continues Rise Thanks to $4.6 Billion Bitcoin Buy; Options Pop $NIO Inc.(NIO)$   announced a significant partnership between Wuhan Nio Energy Co., Ltd. and Avita Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. The agreement, signed on November 15, opens Nio's extensive charging network to Avita's electric vehicles. Also, the company plans to expand into 25 overseas markets by the end of next year. With its new lower-cost Onvo brand already driving demand, NIO expects to play a much bigger role in the global EV market. Shares were down 0.86% on Tuesday, with the most traded calls are contracts of $5 strike price that expire on Nov. 22. The total volume reaches 25,158 with an op

Bitcoin Climbs to Fresh High, Market Shifts into Climb Tuesday, markets fell, but Bitcoin climbed to a new all-time high at $94k shortly after 2 pm ET.  After the 4:01 p.m. ET close, the $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$   closed up 1.03%. The $DJIA(.DJI)$   was off 0.03% and $S&P 500(.SPX)$   rose 0.49%.   $Super Micro Computer (SMCI.US)$ climbed 25% after the data center firm said it had filed a plan with Nasdaq with a new auditor BDO USA, to eventually file its 10k fiscal year 2024 results that are more than six months late. It was the highes

Fintech Stocks Are Leading as the Sector Outperforms the Market The fintech sector saw remarkable gains this week, driven by standout earnings results from companies like Upstart, Affirm, SoFi, and Bill Holdings, which surpassed market expectations. President Trump's financial deregulation plans, combined with the interest rate cut cycle, have created a positive sentiment for fintech companies, prompting investment banks to raise their ratings for these firms. The strong performance of these stocks fueled a broader rally on Wall Street, pushing the financial sector to new record highs. Affirm Holdings (AFRM): Buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) solutions $Affirm Holdings, Inc.(AFRM)$   , Inc. has experienced a notable

What Investors Need to Know Ahead of PDD Q3 Earnings $Pinduoduo Inc.(PDD)$   is set to report third quarter 2024 financial results on November 21, 2024 before markets open. It is hard to get excited after looking at PDD's recent performance, when its stock has declined 22% so far this year. Consensus Estimates -The company is projected to achieve a revenue of 103.70 billion CNY, representing a year-over-year increase of 50.64%. - Earnings per share are expected to be 19.77 CNY, up 86.47% from the year-ago quarter. E-Commerce Push for Growth Market experts believe that PDD Holdings' strength in its e-commerce business model appears to be a major positive, which should drive its long-term growth. Also, the ana

Options Market Statistics: Super Micro Computer Shares Rise on Plan to Avoid Nasdaq Delisting; Options Pop $SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC(SMCI)$   stock surged 15% on Monday, with the most traded calls are contracts of $20 strike price that expire on Nov. 15. The total volume reaches 29,072 with an open interest of 7,229, while the most traded puts are contracts of $18 strike price that expire on Nov. 15. The total volume reaches 31,035 with an open interest of 7,097. The company has appointed an independent auditor and submitted a plan with Nasdaq to comply with listing requirements. In a statement, Super Micro said its board engaged BDO USA, P.C. as its auditor, effective immediately. BDO is a member firm of B

Berkshire Hathaway's Cash Pile Reaches Record Levels. Why? Last week, Warren Buffett once again made headlines for his "wholesale" stock sell-offs. The latest quarterly report revealed that Berkshire Hathaway continued to reduce its stock holdings, with its cash reserves reaching a record high of $325.2 billion, up 17.4% from $276.9 billion at the end of the second quarter. Measured against the company's total assets, Berkshire now holds approximately 28% in cash, the highest proportion in many years. Some investors are nervous about Buffett's massive cash hoarding, interpreting it as his bearish view on U.S. stocks.  Is there a relationship between Buffett's cash reserves and the trend of the stock market? Since 2000, there appears to be a positive correlation between Buffett's cash

AI Application Stocks Rally, Easing Capex Concerns: New Investment Opportunity? AI-linked stocks APP, PLTR, INOD, SHOP, and DUOL experienced robust growth in their Q3 earnings, sparking a rally in their share prices as investors hone in on AI sector opportunities. AppLovin: AI Advertising $AppLovin Corporation(APP)$  , renowned for its AI-driven advertising solutions, continues to exceed forecasts. Its AI-powered ad targeting and monetization strategies have proven effective.  On Nov. 6, 2024, AppLovin posted a 39% year-on-year increase in Q3 revenue and a 300% surge in net profit. Revenue from its AI-centric software platform, featuring the AXON-powered AppDiscovery ad engine, climbed 66% to $835 million. T

Surged More Than 16% in a Week, Is Disney Stock Finally a Buy? The Walt Disney Company's stock price surged over 16% last week, fueled by a better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report released last Thursday. This impressive rally highlights the market's optimistic response to $Walt Disney(DIS)$  's financial results and its future growth plans, aiding a significant recovery in its market capitalization from prior lows. The question now is: can this momentum sustain? Let's dive into Disney's fundamentals and technical price movements to uncover the clues. What happened to its stock price? Following Disney's earnings announcement, the stock put on a show of its own, breaking out of a pennant pattern—

What to Expect in the Week Ahead (WMT, NIO and NVDA Earnings; US Manufacturing PMI ) $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$   is poised to release its Q3 2024 earnings on November 20, with expectations set high due to the company's significant growth driven by its AI chips, especially the new Blackwell GPUs. Analysts predict a substantial year-over-year revenue increase to $33.03 billion, up 82%, and earnings per share to rise by 88.11% to $0.70. The Data Center segment remains a key growth driver, anticipated to contribute $29.098 billion this quarter, showcasing a 100.48% increase from the previous year. Investor sentiment is buoyed by Nvidia's aggressive $50 billion buyback program, indicating strong confidence in the comp