It is not a stretch to say that Taiwan Semi has one of the best chances at remaining a titan of tech 20 years from now compared to any of the Mag 7, since it is the most critical, high-tech picks-and-shovels tech stock of all time. The $1.8 trillion market cap powerhouse is poised to be a long-term AI and technology winner, no matter how the technologies evolve and disrupt the economy. TSMC also s...
It is not a stretch to say that Taiwan Semi has one of the best chances at remaining a titan of tech 20 years from now compared to any of the Mag 7, since it is the most critical, high-tech picks-and-shovels tech stock of all time. The $1.8 trillion market cap powerhouse is poised to be a long-term AI and technology winner, no matter how the technologies evolve and disrupt the economy. TSMC also stands to grow even as the forward-facing AI companies ebb and flow in the coming decades. Taiwan Semi physically builds and manufactures semiconductors. TSMC, therefore, consistently benefits from broad-based technological growth and innovation because chips are the lifeforce behind nearly all technologies, including AI. To top it all off, Taiwan Semi pays a solid dividend, supported by its stellar balance sheet, and it offers solid value compared to the Tech sector, while trading at a 33% discount to its own peaks. Despite climbing 67% in the past year and trading right near its all-time highs, TSMC’s average Zacks price still offers 23% upside from its current levels. TSM stock has crushed the Zacks Tech sector over the past 20 years and the last 12 months. The AI chip maker also stayed above the fray of the recent AI-driven selloff over the last week. The chip maker’s earnings outlook has soared since its Q4 release on January 15 to land Taiwan Semi a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). TSMC is projected to more than double its sales and earnings between 2024 and 2027 as the AI arms race heats up. Market-movers across tech, from Nvidia to Apple, rely on Taiwan Semi to physically build their most cutting-edge chips for AI and everything else. TSMC is by far the largest semiconductor manufacturer, capturing around a 90% share of all advanced chip manufacturing. Artificial intelligence innovation and technological growth would come to a halt without Taiwan Semi, which is why it’s actively and aggressively expanding outside of Taiwan to address geopolitical concerns. Taiwan Semicond...
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – February 9, 2026 – Zacks Equity Research shares Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. TSM as the Bull of the Day and Eagle Materials Inc. EXP as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. BBAI and Palantir Technologies Inc. PLTR. Here is a synopsis of all four stocks. Bull of the Day: Taiwan Semiconduc...
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – February 9, 2026 – Zacks Equity Research shares Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. TSM as the Bull of the Day and Eagle Materials Inc. EXP as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. BBAI and Palantir Technologies Inc. PLTR. Here is a synopsis of all four stocks. Bull of the Day: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is arguably the most important technology firm in the world, making it one of the most surefire buy-and-hold stocks on Wall Street. TSMC is by far the largest semiconductor manufacturer, capturing around a 90% share of all advanced chip manufacturing. Artificial intelligence innovation and technological growth would come to a halt without Taiwan Semi, which is why it’s actively and aggressively expanding outside of Taiwan to address geopolitical concerns. Check out the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-moving news. Market-movers across tech, from Nvidia to Apple, rely on Taiwan Semi to physically build their most cutting-edge chips for AI and everything else. The chip maker’s earnings outlook has soared since its Q4 release on January 15 to land Taiwan Semi a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). TSMC is projected to more than double its sales and earnings between 2024 and 2027 as the AI arms race heats up. TSM stock has crushed the Zacks Tech sector over the past 20 years and the last 12 months. The AI chip maker also stayed above the fray of the recent AI-driven selloff over the last week. Despite climbing 67% in the past year and trading right near its all-time highs, TSMC’s average Zacks price still offers 23% upside from its current levels. To top it all off, Taiwan Semi pays a solid dividend, supported by its stellar balance sheet, and it offers solid value compared to the Tech sector, while trading at a 33% discount to its own peaks. Buy AI Chip Stock TSMC Now and Hold Forever Taiwan Semi physically builds and manufactures semiconductors. TS...
Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article. While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts. Luckily for you, we at StockStory have no conflicts of interest - our sole job is to help you find genuinely promising companies. Keeping ...
Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article. While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts. Luckily for you, we at StockStory have no conflicts of interest - our sole job is to help you find genuinely promising companies. Keeping that in mind, here is one stock likely to meet or exceed Wall Street’s lofty expectations and two where consensus estimates seem disconnected from reality. Two Stocks to Sell: Wolverine Worldwide (WWW) Consensus Price Target: $21.33 (15.5% implied return) Founded in 1883, Wolverine Worldwide (NYSE:WWW) is a global footwear company with a diverse portfolio of brands including Merrell, Hush Puppies, and Saucony. Why Are We Out on WWW? Flat sales over the last five years suggest it must innovate and find new ways to grow Ability to fund investments or reward shareholders with increased buybacks or dividends is restricted by its weak free cash flow margin of 7.2% for the last two years Shrinking returns on capital from an already weak position reveal that neither previous nor ongoing investments are yielding the desired results Wolverine Worldwide is trading at $18.47 per share, or 14.4x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with WWW, check out our full research report (it’s free). Janus (JBI) Consensus Price Target: $9.30 (27.8% implied return) Standing out with its digital keyless entry into self-storage room technology, Janus (NYSE:JBI) is a provider of easily accessible self-storage solutions. Why Are We Wary of JBI? Absence of organic revenue growth over the past two years suggests it may have to lean into acquisitions to drive its expansion Sales are expected to decline once again over the next 12 months as it continues working through a challenging demand environment Falling earnings per share over the last three years has some investors worried as s...
The multibillion-dollar deal establishes the chip maker as a supplier of semiconductor technologies and products for Amazon Web Services’s data centers.
The multibillion-dollar deal establishes the chip maker as a supplier of semiconductor technologies and products for Amazon Web Services’s data centers.
Fabrice Cabaud/iStock via Getty Images Investment thesis NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF ( SPYI ) and JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF ( JEPI ) two funds with similar investment philosophies, both offering investors high monthly income, though using different positions and strategies. Analysis of their fundamental similarities and differences reveals that one fund allows investors to find alpha, wh...
Fabrice Cabaud/iStock via Getty Images Investment thesis NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF ( SPYI ) and JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF ( JEPI ) two funds with similar investment philosophies, both offering investors high monthly income, though using different positions and strategies. Analysis of their fundamental similarities and differences reveals that one fund allows investors to find alpha, while the other follows beta. In this case, potential results for SPYI, the more attractive ETF, depend heavily on the market cycle and the continuation of the AI supercycle, as evidenced by the predominance of technology companies in its portfolio. In the same way, while JEPI offers investors a more defensive strategy, having less concentration in the IT sector, they lose out on profits from the market's rapid growth. Fundamental similarities between SPYI and JEPI Perhaps the most significant similarity between SPYI and JEPI is their focus on generating high monthly income. Each fund targets investors with income portfolios who seek returns above the market beta. These are two ETFs that are looking for alpha, although the actual results of this strategy may vary (spoilers: this does not seem to be working very well for JEPI). That's because the funds use an option strategy to achieve this goal, and the distribution of the premium allows them to pay monthly dividends. Furthermore, both SPYI and JEPI share a number of other fundamental characteristics that make them similar ETFs: Firstly, they both use the S&P 500 index as their main benchmark. The portfolio managers invest in large-cap companies on the US market, so their actual results are compared to the performance of the S&P 500. Secondly, neither fund is a pure index fund, since their strategies involve the use of derivative instruments, such as options or their equivalents, that allow them to generate returns from the market volatility index. Thirdly, the use of options (selling call options) means that both funds face ...
Jacqui Smith defends prime minister following resignation of Morgan McSweeney amid Mandelson scandal The Labour MP Andy McDonald told the Today programme this morning that it would be “the end” for Keir Starmer’s leadership if he failed to persuade backbenchers that he will change the way he operates for the better. McDonald said: If [Starmer] doesn’t own the error he’s made, and recognise the pro...
Jacqui Smith defends prime minister following resignation of Morgan McSweeney amid Mandelson scandal The Labour MP Andy McDonald told the Today programme this morning that it would be “the end” for Keir Starmer’s leadership if he failed to persuade backbenchers that he will change the way he operates for the better. McDonald said: If [Starmer] doesn’t own the error he’s made, and recognise the problem in front of it and articulate it and tell us how he’s going to deal with it, then I’m afraid it is coming to an end – if not today, but certainly in the weeks and months ahead. He’s got to convince the PLP tonight that he’s got it and a change is necessary. [Claiming] ‘I was badly advised’ is not a good excuse for a leader. Advisers advise, leaders decide. He made a bad decision, he should take responsibility for that … this man said that he was the chief prosecutor for the country, when did he start believing everything that people told him? Peter Mandelson had been sacked twice for unethical behaviour. [Starmer] is allowing someone else to carry the can for a decision that he chose to make. But the real problem is that this country is not being governed. Continue reading...
Western Wealth Management LLC lessened its holdings in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 31.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 18,543 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after selling 8,451 shares during the quarter. Western Wealth Management LLC's holdings in Tesla were ...
Western Wealth Management LLC lessened its holdings in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 31.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 18,543 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after selling 8,451 shares during the quarter. Western Wealth Management LLC's holdings in Tesla were worth $8,246,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Legacy Financial Strategies LLC increased its holdings in shares of Tesla by 4.7% in the third quarter. Legacy Financial Strategies LLC now owns 4,060 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $1,806,000 after buying an additional 184 shares during the period. Crystal Rock Capital Management grew its position in Tesla by 17.6% during the 3rd quarter. Crystal Rock Capital Management now owns 3,675 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $1,634,000 after acquiring an additional 550 shares during the last quarter. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in Tesla by 17.5% in the 3rd quarter. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. now owns 59,155 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $26,307,000 after purchasing an additional 8,804 shares during the period. Candriam S.C.A. lifted its position in Tesla by 19.8% in the third quarter. Candriam S.C.A. now owns 298,260 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $132,642,000 after purchasing an additional 49,366 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cardinal Point Capital Management ULC boosted its stake in shares of Tesla by 2.1% during the third quarter. Cardinal Point Capital Management ULC now owns 17,379 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $7,585,000 after purchasing an additional 354 shares during the period. 66.20% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds an...
ProShare Advisors LLC trimmed its holdings in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 16.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,082,491 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after selling 423,960 shares during the quarter. Tesla comprises 1.9% of ProShare Advisors LLC's portfolio, making the stock it...
ProShare Advisors LLC trimmed its holdings in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 16.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,082,491 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after selling 423,960 shares during the quarter. Tesla comprises 1.9% of ProShare Advisors LLC's portfolio, making the stock its 7th biggest holding. ProShare Advisors LLC owned about 0.06% of Tesla worth $926,125,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new position in Tesla in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Westend Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Tesla in the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. Chapman Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Tesla during the second quarter worth $26,000. LGT Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Tesla during the second quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, CoreFirst Bank & Trust bought a new position in Tesla in the second quarter valued at about $30,000. Institutional investors own 66.20% of the company's stock. Get Tesla alerts: Sign Up Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several analysts have weighed in on the company. Glj Research reissued a "sell" rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Phillip Securities dropped their price target on shares of Tesla from $220.00 to $215.00 and set a "sell" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Bank of America raised their price objective on shares of Tesla from $341.00 to $471.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. iA Financial set a $300.00 target price on shares of Tesla in a report on Monday, October 13th. Finally, Piper Sandler reissued an "overweight" rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Sevent...
Key Points Netflix has competitive and regulatory obstacles in the way of its pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Bloomberg reported last month that Netflix was considering Disney as a potential buyout candidate. It can settle for the cheapest of its three businesses and still come out a winner. Netflix is already making big-ticket investments in live sports. It's time to go big or go h...
Key Points Netflix has competitive and regulatory obstacles in the way of its pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Bloomberg reported last month that Netflix was considering Disney as a potential buyout candidate. It can settle for the cheapest of its three businesses and still come out a winner. Netflix is already making big-ticket investments in live sports. It's time to go big or go home. 10 stocks we like better than Netflix › Leave it to Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) to turn what could've been a buyout fit for a short movie treatise into a drawn-out, binge-worthy series. The $72 billion deal for Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) -- that's closer to $83 billion when you tack on the assumed debt -- is still not a sure thing to close later this year. There are antitrust hurdles for Netflix to clear here, along with potentially higher ones in Europe. Being a global juggernaut can sometimes be a curse. There's also Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ: PSKY) waiting in the wings. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » With so many ways for this deal to die, should Netflix start thinking of a consolation prize? Would it make sense for the world's leading premium streaming service to turn to Disney's (NYSE: DIS) majority-owned ESPN if its nuptials with Warner Bros. Discovery fall apart? When you wish upon a star ... athlete Before diving into the potential pairing, let's break down the ESPN ownership question. Everyone assumes that it's a Disney property, and it is, but Disney isn't the only stakeholder. Until last week, Disney owned 80% of ESPN. Privately held media mogul Hearst Broadcasting previously owned the remaining 20%. The pie slices were recut last week, after ESPN completed the sale of a 10% stake to the National Football League. Hearst now owns 18%. Disney continues to have a controlling but smaller 72% stake. Why would Disney be w...