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Wedbush raised its Netflix price target to $118 from $115 and kept a Buy rating, citing strong global ad growth and the profit boost from recent price hikes ahead of Netflix’s Q1 2026 results, where EPS is expected around $0.79 and revenue about $12.18 billion; investors will be watching ad momentum, subscriber growth, and engagement signals amid European price resistance and ongoing challenges.
Palantir Technologies' shares slid about 7% on Thursday, extending roughly a 37% drop from their November peak as fears about Anthropic's Mythos AI roil the sector. Wedbush argues the concerns are overstated, pointing to Palantir’s Ontology data architecture and expanding deals across commercial and government work. Trump publicly endorsed Palantir on Truth Social, but the stock’s weakness underscores how AI hype is weighing on software names, even those with a strong data moat.
Palantir Technologies’ stock fell more than 7% on Thursday, extending a 37% retreat from its November high as fears about Anthropic’s Mythos AI weigh on the software sector; Wedbush characterized the worries as overblown, highlighting Palantir’s data-mapping Ontology and growing deals, while President Trump publicly offered supportive comments, underscoring the stock’s prominent AI narrative.
Wedbush argues Apple's recent stock decline is unwarranted as the company aims to monetize AI in 2026 through Siri AI, iOS updates, and a broader AI platform, with potential upside of about $75-$100 per share as the technology rolls out; optimism is supported by a Google deal and stronger leadership urgency.
Wedbush argues that a Warsh-led Federal Reserve could end the central bank's liquidity backstop, potentially increasing equity volatility and downside risk while benefiting Treasuries and the dollar; risk assets and precious metals could face headwinds.
Wedbush has identified its top 5 AI stocks to watch for 2026 that are not Nvidia, highlighting alternative investment opportunities in the AI sector.
Wedbush advises investors to stay away from Lyft due to the disruptive impact of autonomous vehicles on the ridesharing market.
The Trade Desk reported strong Q2 revenue but faced a downgrade from Wedbush due to rising competition from Amazon's DSP, which is impacting its market position and growth prospects, leading to a significant stock decline and revised forecasts.
Wedbush maintains a positive outlook on Apple, expecting the company to report strong headline numbers in its upcoming fiscal fourth quarter, with particular attention on the iPhone 17.
Wedbush maintains an Outperform rating and a $600 price target on Microsoft stock ahead of its Q4 fiscal year 2025 results, expecting positive news from the company led by Nadella.
Tesla is launching its robotaxi service in Austin, marking a significant milestone in autonomous driving, which Wedbush believes could add up to $1 trillion to Tesla's valuation and potentially lead to a $2 trillion market cap by 2026, with regulatory support and full-scale production of the Cybercab expected soon.
The potential removal of the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit by the Trump administration could bolster Tesla's market dominance, according to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives. While the loss of the credit may challenge other automakers like GM, Ford, and startups like Rivian, Tesla's competitive pricing and market position may allow it to maintain sales and fend off competition. The change could slow Detroit's shift to EVs, but Tesla's influence in the White House might lead to new incentives benefiting the EV sector.
Tesla shares surged following the presidential election, driven by optimism about reduced regulations under a Trump administration and a significant price target increase from Wedbush analysts. Wedbush raised its target from $300 to $400, citing Tesla's potential in AI and autonomous vehicles, which they estimate could be worth $1 trillion. The analysts view Tesla as the most undervalued AI opportunity in the market, maintaining an "outperform" rating on the stock, which has risen 40% since Election Day.
GameStop's stock continues to plummet following its latest earnings release, with analysts at Wedbush predicting the company's demise later this decade due to declining sales, cash burn, and lack of a clear strategy to replace lost game sales. Despite manageable losses in the near term, the firm believes GameStop may struggle to trim costs fast enough to prevent further growth of its losses, potentially leading to a likely runway of no more than five years. Wedbush has cut its price target for the stock to $5.60 from $6 per share, maintaining an underperform rating, implying a downside risk of nearly 60% based on Wednesday’s price of $13.10.
Analyst firm Wedbush expects AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. to see share gains in its Q4 earnings report, attributing this to its expanded market share and success with concert films. However, Wedbush warns that 2024 could be a challenging year for AMC due to potential box office declines and debt repayment obligations. The company faces a first-quarter EBITDA loss, but is expected to return to positive EBITDA later in the year and expand margins in 2025. Despite opportunities for market share expansion and European circuit upgrades, concerns remain about AMC's heavy debt load and lack of a dividend. CEO Adam Aron has indicated that he will address the company's performance during the Q4 earnings call.