Ferguson plc (NASDAQ:FERG) Expected to Post Earnings of $9.85 Per Share for Fiscal Year 2024
Ferguson plc (NASDAQ:FERG) is expected to post earnings of $9.85 per share for the fiscal year 2024, as forecasted by equity research analysts at William Blair. This estimate has been increased from their prior forecast of $9.84, indicating a positive outlook for the company’s performance. Other analysts have also shared their insights on Ferguson’s stock, with various rating changes and target prices. The latest earnings report showed a slight miss on EPS and revenue, with institutional investors making adjustments to their holdings.
Walmart’s $2.3 Billion Deal with Vizio Raises Concerns for Roku
Walmart’s $2.3 billion deal with Vizio raises concerns about Roku’s future in the smart TV market. Despite a downgrade from Wells Fargo, Roku has strategies in place to compete effectively and remains a promising investment. As Walmart and Vizio enter the scene, Roku is expected to face new challenges, but the company’s proactive approach and agility may enable it to maintain its position in the evolving market.
Mizuho Raises Price Targets for Semiconductor Stocks
Mizuho raises price targets for semiconductor stocks including Arm Holdings, NVIDIA, Broadcom, and AMD. The firm highlights AI and Custom Silicon landscape, emphasizing significant upside opportunities for ARM. Investors react to the news with varying opinions on Mizuho’s analysis.
Premarket Activity Surges for Novo Nordisk, New York Community Bancorp, Victoria’s Secret, and Nvidia
Premarket trading is seeing significant movement today, with Novo Nordisk, New York Community Bancorp, Victoria’s Secret, and Nvidia all making headlines. Novo Nordisk’s surge is driven by positive clinical trial results for its obesity drug, while New York Community Bancorp’s merger plans with Flagstar Bancorp are creating investor interest. Victoria’s Secret’s split into two entities and Nvidia’s acquisition of Arm Holdings are also driving notable premarket activity, reflecting the dynamic nature of the stock market.
Retailers Prepare to Announce Earnings, Costco and Abercrombie & Fitch See Stock Surges
Costco, Abercrombie & Fitch, Ross Stores, and Dick’s Sporting Goods are gearing up to announce their earnings, with investors closely monitoring their guidance. Target reported strong Q4 earnings but offered weak Q1 guidance, causing its stock to soar. Analysts anticipate Costco to achieve earnings of $3.62 per share on revenue of $59.11 billion, while Abercrombie & Fitch exceeded expectations for the holiday quarter. Despite positive results, Abercrombie stock fell 3.6% on Wednesday, reaching around 135.
MicroStrategy Inc (MSTR) Surges 11.23% in Pre-Market Trading
MicroStrategy Inc (MSTR) saw an 11.23% surge in pre-market trading, with a short-term technical score of 75 indicating a bullish trend. Analysts recommend a Strong Buy with an average price target of $795.00. With an Overall Score of 58 and a Long-Term Technical rank of 99, MSTR is positioned as a top stock over the last 200 trading days. Stay informed with essential market news and insights by subscribing to the daily morning update newsletter.
CrowdStrike Reports Surge in Shares Following Strong Earnings and Guidance
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike sees surge in shares after beating top and bottom line expectations, reporting strong guidance for upcoming quarter and full year. Company’s stock jumps 21% in after-hours trading. CrowdStrike aims for $10 billion in annual recurring revenue by 2030.
Meta Platforms Stock Surges by Nearly 26% in February
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, experienced a 26% rise in stock following strong financial performance in 2023. Mark Zuckerberg emphasized the company’s focus on profitability, resulting in $39 billion in net income and a 16% increase in revenue. The company also announced shareholder rewards and continued investment in long-term ventures, leading to a surge in stock value and investor confidence.
Stock Market Fluctuations and Natixis Advisors L.P. Increases Position in Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Today’s stock market saw fluctuations, with the S&P 500 at 5,130.95 (-0.12%), the DOW at 38,989.83 (-0.25%), and the QQQ at 444.02 (-0.36%). Tech giants AAPL and MSFT experienced stock price dips, while NVIDIA (NVDA) showed a significant increase of 3.61%. Natixis Advisors L.P. has increased its position in Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) by 31.4% during the 3rd quarter, with other institutional investors also showing interest in SMCI.
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. Decreases Position in MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI)
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. has disclosed its stock holdings in MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI), revealing a decrease of 3.6% in its position during the third quarter. Other hedge funds have also made significant changes to their positions in MercadoLibre, with institutional investors and hedge funds owning 80.01% of the stock. MercadoLibre’s stock saw a 1.1% increase, opening at $1,612.75 on Friday, with financial indicators including a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, a market capitalization of $81.77 billion, and a price-to-earnings ratio of 82.54.