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NVIDIA posted a record $81.6 billion in Q1 revenue and an expanded $80 billion buyback along with a dividend hike, but NVDA has advanced only modestly this year as higher yields and concerns about AI-chip cycles weigh on valuations; bulls argue Nvidia’s data-center growth remains strong and its moat endures, while markets price in broader multiple compression rather than a earnings miss.
Take-Two's stock edged higher despite new GTA 6 price leaks suggesting a US price up to $115 (€69.90-€99). Leaks come as some retailers opened pre-orders; the price is not confirmed. CEO Strauss Zelnick indicated ads in games and suggested the company may avoid releasing titles above about $80, implying a potential cap on pricing. On the day, TTWO rose slightly while remaining down about 5.5% year-to-date; volume was around 1.04 million shares, below the three-month average. Wall Street remains bullish with a Strong Buy consensus and a $294.75 target, signaling roughly 21% upside.
Coinbase will cut about 14% of its staff to lean into AI and speed, citing market volatility and AI-driven changes, ahead of its Q1 earnings; the move mirrors a broader tech layoff wave tied to AI investments, while Coinbase remains bullish on crypto adoption and institutional growth, and shares rose in premarket trading.
Snap Inc plans to lay off about 1,000 employees (16%), citing rapid AI advancements to reach profitability, joining a wave of tech layoffs tied to automation; the move comes after activist investor Irenic Capital pressed for cost cuts, and Snap, which employs ~5,200 people with 300 open roles, saw shares rise about 6% after the announcement.
AMD stock fell about 5% after details for its Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 desktop processor were released. The new chip, a variant of the 9950X3D, ramps up L3 cache to 196MB (208MB total with L2) and is set to launch on April 22, 2026, with no price yet announced. Wall Street remains cautiously positive with a Moderate Buy consensus and a target around $285, suggesting upside despite today’s drop, aided by AI-related demand for AMD components.
Google's AI-powered Stitch redesign adds an AI-native, voice-enabled design canvas that could reduce demand for Adobe's design software, weighing on ADBE shares. The move comes as Stitch aims to make design more accessible, while analysts show mixed targets and Adobe trades near 52-week lows with weak momentum indicators.
Envirotech Vehicles (EVTV) stock surged after Azio AI announced a $107 million U.S. government contract and a binding order for 256 Nvidia GPUs, tied to a merger at $3 per share and an acquisition of Azio Corp’s AI division; the move sparked heavy premarket volume, though the stock has a history of volatility and faces limited analyst coverage and ongoing losses.
Warren Buffett revealed he is not interested in acquiring CSX but discussed potential cooperation to improve freight rail efficiency, leading to a decline in railroad stocks and a recent partnership between Berkshire Hathaway's BNSF Railway and CSX to enhance coast-to-coast rail services.
Apple's upcoming WWDC is expected to cause a modest 3.5% move in its stock, with market expectations influenced by recent performance, potential software updates, and AI initiatives. Analysts are generally bullish, with a target price suggesting a 12% upside.
Nvidia's stock is expected to move about 7% in either direction after its earnings report, with potential prices ranging from $122.11 to $140.47, influenced by strong recent performance and bullish technical signals, despite a history of mixed reactions to earnings.
Meta Platforms Inc. is expected to announce a significant increase in advertising revenue in its fourth-quarter results, with analysts anticipating earnings of $4.82 a share and $39.1 billion in total fourth-quarter revenue. The company's stock has surged 110% over the past year, and analysts are bullish on its performance, with many rating it as a buy and setting an average price target of $397.70. Analysts believe Meta will benefit from a surge in digital advertising, with positive outlooks on its ad sales and AI initiatives, despite ongoing concerns about its standing with federal lawmakers regarding online safety for youngsters.
Panbela Therapeutics shares plummeted by 65.5% after announcing a $9 million public offering, while other stocks experienced significant movement during Monday's mid-day session, with Palisade Bio, Inc. and OneMedNet Corporation among the gainers, and SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited Company and Inspire Veterinary Partners, Inc. among the losers.
Intel's upcoming earnings report is anticipated to cover trends in the PC and data-center markets, as well as the potential in artificial intelligence. Analysts expect adjusted fourth-quarter earnings per share of 45 cents and revenue of $15.2 billion, with a 28% revenue increase in the client-computing unit. The stock has surged over the past year, prompting varied analyst ratings. Key points to watch include commentary on the PC business, the market for AI PCs, and the company's AI narrative, with potential risk to first-quarter figures.
Amazon's stock slid 5% ahead of its third-quarter earnings announcement, raising concerns about its cloud business following Google and Microsoft's recent results. Analysts expect Amazon to report earnings of 59 cents per share and revenue of $141.5 billion. Despite the FTC antitrust lawsuit and AWS worries, analysts remain optimistic about Amazon's prospects, citing its exposure to affluent consumers, advertising opportunities, potential e-commerce margin improvement, and AWS growth.