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AMD surged about 19% after beating Q1 results and guiding for a strong Q2 as AI-chip demand boosted its Data Center revenue (up 57% to $5.8B). Goldman Sachs and Bernstein upgraded AMD to Buy with target prices of $450 and $525, respectively, as analysts see AI-driven expansion of AMD’s TAM toward about $120B by 2030; shares are up about 97% year-to-date.
Bernstein projects prediction market volumes could reach about $1 trillion annually by 2030, with 2026 volumes around $240B and year-to-date activity on Kalshi and Polymarket near $60B. Growth is expected to be driven by blockchain tokenization, crypto liquidity, and greater regulatory clarity, even as state and federal fights continue. Incumbents like Kalshi and Polymarket remain dominant while Robinhood, Coinbase and others expand into the space, broadening contract types away from sports toward economics and politics.
Bernstein argues the recent Circle stock drop tied to proposed stablecoin rules may be overdone, noting the Clarity Act focuses on distributors of stablecoins rather than issuers. Circle earns revenue from its reserve holdings and does not pay direct yields to token holders, a distinction Bernstein says could actually strengthen Circle’s position. The near-term impact is expected to hit intermediaries like Coinbase, while Bernstein remains bullish on Circle and Coinbase due to long‑term stablecoin adoption.
Bernstein highlights potential AI-related stock winners as the US–China race to dominate AI intensifies.
Bernstein analyst Lance Wilkes designates UnitedHealth Group (UNH) as his top healthcare stock for 2026, keeping an Outperform rating with a $444 target as margins in Medicare Advantage/Medicaid are expected to recover. He expects earnings growth to resume as UNH exits unprofitable businesses and weighs the potential separation of UnitedHealthcare and Optum, with Optum viewed as a long‑term growth driver. Bernstein sees roughly 33% upside from current levels, while the broader market consensus remains bullish with a target near $398 (~19% upside).
Bernstein recommends buying Nvidia stock for 2026, highlighting that it has rarely been cheaper in the last decade, suggesting a potential investment opportunity.
Top Bernstein analyst Stacy Rasgon remains cautious on AMD and Intel, maintaining hold ratings amid mixed signals; Intel faces core challenges despite recent cash raises and short-term demand improvements, while AMD benefits from a strategic OpenAI partnership but faces high expectations for future profits. Overall, AMD shows stronger near-term growth potential, whereas Intel's fundamentals are less convincing.
Bitcoin mining stocks IREN, WULF, and BITF surged after Bernstein highlighted them as key AI infrastructure winners, reflecting investor optimism in their potential growth linked to AI developments.
Bernstein analysts believe Robinhood's stock (HOOD) can continue its upward trajectory after reaching record highs, indicating confidence in the company's growth prospects.
UnitedHealth Group's stock has fallen 42% this year due to various pressures, but Bernstein considers it a top pick ahead of Q2 earnings, citing an attractive entry point and potential for growth as the company benefits from sector recovery and normalization of margins. The stock is viewed as undervalued with a 21.6% upside potential based on analyst targets.
Bernstein has increased its price target for Coinbase (COIN) to $510, citing stablecoin growth, institutional crypto dominance, and recent acquisitions as key factors. Coinbase's stock has surged over 140% in Q2, and analysts see significant upside potential, with the company being compared to the 'Amazon of crypto' due to its dominant position in crypto financial services.
Coinbase's stock surged due to rising Bitcoin prices and positive regulatory developments in Congress, with Bernstein boosting its price target by 65%, highlighting Coinbase's dominant market position and upcoming product launches like perpetual futures.
Bernstein analysts recommend buying Bitcoin during its recent price dip below $95,000, attributing the decline to routine leverage adjustments rather than fundamental issues. They highlight strong demand from ETFs and corporate buyers like MicroStrategy, which holds over 423,650 Bitcoin. Despite concerns about Google's quantum chip, Bernstein reassures that quantum threats to Bitcoin's security are distant. The firm maintains a 12-month price target of $200,000, driven by institutional demand and manageable miner leverage.
Bernstein analysts predict Bitcoin's price could reach $80,000 to $90,000 if Trump wins the U.S. election, but may drop to $50,000 if Kamala Harris prevails. Despite potential short-term volatility, they expect Bitcoin to hit $200,000 by 2025, regardless of the election outcome. Trump's pro-crypto stance and push for American Bitcoin production could boost the mining sector, while U.S. Bitcoin ETFs have already attracted significant institutional investment.
Bernstein predicts the market value of digital assets to reach $7.5 trillion by 2025 and initiates coverage on Robinhood Markets Inc. at outperform, anticipating a significant crypto comeback with the online brokerage's crypto trading volume expected to grow nine-fold over the next two years.