As President Trump levels tariffs on nations across the globe, along with recurring threats on trade, some countries are looking for deals of their own, given the new business environment. Canada's Mark Carney just came back from China after looking to reset relations there, which triggered a backlash from the White House. However, these scenarios are looking increasingly likely going forward, wit...
As President Trump levels tariffs on nations across the globe, along with recurring threats on trade, some countries are looking for deals of their own, given the new business environment. Canada's Mark Carney just came back from China after looking to reset relations there, which triggered a backlash from the White House. However, these scenarios are looking increasingly likely going forward, with several high-profile trips on the horizon. Quote: "I'm often invited to simply choose between countries. I don't do that," U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said ahead of this week's visit to Beijing. "I remember when I was doing the U.S. trade deal, and everybody put to me that I'd have to make a choice between the U.S. and Europe, and I said, 'I'm not making that choice.' The mission to China will mark the first by a British prime minister in nearly a decade, and he'll be bringing along representatives from companies such as AstraZeneca ( AZN ), BP ( BP ), Rolls-Royce ( RYCEY ), Prudential ( PUK ) and HSBC ( HSBC ). The four-day stop will see Starmer meet with President Xi Jinping, along with Premier Li Qiang and top legislator Zhao Leji. Finland Prime Minister Petteri Orpo also arrived in China with an extended delegation earlier this week, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has a trip scheduled for February. Elsewhere: It's not just the U.S. and China. Trade blocs are looking to ink their own deals, like the Mercosur free trade agreement signed between the European Union and South America. Another one just wrapped up overnight, which has been referred to as the "mother of all deals" involving 2B people. Here are the details of the landmark pact between the EU and India, which represents about one-third of global trade. Related to this story EWU: An Attractive ETF For Dividend Growth Investors British Stock's Global Nature Helps Them Out-Perform The British Economy AstraZeneca to commence trading on NYSE in February European indexes extend gains as global risk senti...
California-based NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) is a global leader in accelerated computing and artificial intelligence. Best known for its industry-defining graphics processing units (GPUs), the company powers high-performance computing, data centers, autonomous vehicles, and cutting-edge AI applications. Its market cap currently stands at a market cap of $4.6 trillion. Over the past year, the chip po...
California-based NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) is a global leader in accelerated computing and artificial intelligence. Best known for its industry-defining graphics processing units (GPUs), the company powers high-performance computing, data centers, autonomous vehicles, and cutting-edge AI applications. Its market cap currently stands at a market cap of $4.6 trillion. Over the past year, the chip powerhouse has surged 30.8%, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 13.9%. However, NVDA’s performance over the past six months has not been impressive, rising 7.5%, lagging the SPX’s 8.8% rise. Additionally, the stock has slightly trailed the industry-focused SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD), which has gained about 32.5% over the past year and 31.6% over the past six months. On Jan. 20, shares of NVIDIA fell 3.8% in afternoon trading as rising geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Europe over Greenland triggered a broader risk-off sentiment in global markets. The decline was driven by renewed concerns after President Trump pushed for U.S. control of Greenland, reviving fears of trade disputes and potential tariffs on European allies. For the current fiscal year, ending in January 2026, analysts expect NVDA’s EPS to grow 51.2% to $4.43 on a diluted basis. The company’s earnings surprise history is mixed. It beat the consensus estimate in three of the last four quarters while missing the forecast on another occasion. Among the 50 analysts covering NVDA stock, the consensus is a “Strong Buy.” That’s based on 44 “Strong Buy” ratings, three “Moderate Buys,” two “Holds,” and one “Strong Sell.” This configuration is bearish than a month ago, with 45 analysts suggesting a “Strong Buy.” On Jan. 16, Jefferies analyst Blayne Curtis reaffirmed a “Buy” rating on NVIDIA and raised the price target from $250 to $275, reflecting a 10% increase and signaling strong confidence in the company’s future performance. The mean price target of $254.81 represents a 36.6% prem...
California-based NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) is a global leader in accelerated computing and artificial intelligence. Best known for its industry-defining graphics processing units (GPUs), the company powers high-performance computing, data centers, autonomous vehicles, and cutting-edge AI applications. Its market cap currently stands at a market cap of $4.6 trillion. Over the past year, the chip po...
California-based NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) is a global leader in accelerated computing and artificial intelligence. Best known for its industry-defining graphics processing units (GPUs), the company powers high-performance computing, data centers, autonomous vehicles, and cutting-edge AI applications. Its market cap currently stands at a market cap of $4.6 trillion. Over the past year, the chip powerhouse has surged 30.8%, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 13.9%. However, NVDA’s performance over the past six months has not been impressive, rising 7.5%, lagging the SPX’s 8.8% rise. More News from Barchart Additionally, the stock has slightly trailed the industry-focused SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD), which has gained about 32.5% over the past year and 31.6% over the past six months. www.barchart.com On Jan. 20, shares of NVIDIA fell 3.8% in afternoon trading as rising geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Europe over Greenland triggered a broader risk-off sentiment in global markets. The decline was driven by renewed concerns after President Trump pushed for U.S. control of Greenland, reviving fears of trade disputes and potential tariffs on European allies. For the current fiscal year, ending in January 2026, analysts expect NVDA’s EPS to grow 51.2% to $4.43 on a diluted basis. The company’s earnings surprise history is mixed. It beat the consensus estimate in three of the last four quarters while missing the forecast on another occasion. Among the 50 analysts covering NVDA stock, the consensus is a “Strong Buy.” That’s based on 44 “Strong Buy” ratings, three “Moderate Buys,” two “Holds,” and one “Strong Sell.” www.barchart.com This configuration is bearish than a month ago, with 45 analysts suggesting a “Strong Buy.” On Jan. 16, Jefferies analyst Blayne Curtis reaffirmed a “Buy” rating on NVIDIA and raised the price target from $250 to $275, reflecting a 10% increase and signaling strong confidence in the company’s future performance...
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Hwangdaesung/iStock via Getty Images Alphabet Inc. - Google ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) was my favorite Big Tech pick last year and the only company with a setup worthy of a Buy rating in March here . However, the quote has nearly doubled (alongside the valuation), while free cash flow is taking a hit from extensive CAPEX spending on Artificial Intelligence [AI] buildout. In a sense, Alphabet has moved fro...
Hwangdaesung/iStock via Getty Images Alphabet Inc. - Google ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) was my favorite Big Tech pick last year and the only company with a setup worthy of a Buy rating in March here . However, the quote has nearly doubled (alongside the valuation), while free cash flow is taking a hit from extensive CAPEX spending on Artificial Intelligence [AI] buildout. In a sense, Alphabet has moved from a position of undervaluation to one of full valuation. Without a doubt, the +95% price gain since my last article has far outstripped the equivalent S&P 500 advance of +19% and been productive to own. My concern is the stock is ahead of itself by a year or two. Seeking Alpha - Paul Franke, Alphabet Article, March 4th, 2025 My current view is the rush of investor enthusiasm for shares during late 2025, including the announcement of Berkshire Hathaway ( BRK.A ) ( BRK.B ) had acquired a large stake, which may mean 2026 will be a year of rest for the stock. Don't get me wrong; I still like the diversification of technology holdings and all the development efforts in the works. Yet, a level-headed review as an investor has to break down business prospects vs. what I am paying for them. So, at a price of $328 in January 2026, I feel it prudent to downgrade the stock to Hold for a 12-month outlook. I suspect GOOG and GOOGL will move similarly to overall S&P 500 performance for a spell of time. I don't own a position today, as I can find better risk/reward-to-growth rate ideas elsewhere. Stretched Valuation Seeking Alpha's present Quant Valuation Grade for Alphabet is an "F" score. The rating may be a little harsh, but the point is shares are not the value play they were a year ago. Statistically speaking, investors buying over $300 do not have the same backing from company operations, including returns/yields on capital invested. Plain and simple logic. Seeking Alpha - Alphabet/Google, Quant Valuation Grade, January 24th, 2026 My personal grading of the valuation story at Alphab...
Hwangdaesung/iStock via Getty Images Alphabet Inc. - Google ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) was my favorite Big Tech pick last year and the only company with a setup worthy of a Buy rating in March here . However, the quote has nearly doubled (alongside the valuation), while free cash flow is taking a hit from extensive CAPEX spending on Artificial Intelligence [AI] buildout. In a sense, Alphabet has moved fro...
Hwangdaesung/iStock via Getty Images Alphabet Inc. - Google ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ) was my favorite Big Tech pick last year and the only company with a setup worthy of a Buy rating in March here . However, the quote has nearly doubled (alongside the valuation), while free cash flow is taking a hit from extensive CAPEX spending on Artificial Intelligence [AI] buildout. In a sense, Alphabet has moved from a position of undervaluation to one of full valuation. Without a doubt, the +95% price gain since my last article has far outstripped the equivalent S&P 500 advance of +19% and been productive to own. My concern is the stock is ahead of itself by a year or two. Seeking Alpha - Paul Franke, Alphabet Article, March 4th, 2025 My current view is the rush of investor enthusiasm for shares during late 2025, including the announcement of Berkshire Hathaway ( BRK.A ) ( BRK.B ) had acquired a large stake, which may mean 2026 will be a year of rest for the stock. Don't get me wrong; I still like the diversification of technology holdings and all the development efforts in the works. Yet, a level-headed review as an investor has to break down business prospects vs. what I am paying for them. So, at a price of $328 in January 2026, I feel it prudent to downgrade the stock to Hold for a 12-month outlook. I suspect GOOG and GOOGL will move similarly to overall S&P 500 performance for a spell of time. I don't own a position today, as I can find better risk/reward-to-growth rate ideas elsewhere. Stretched Valuation Seeking Alpha's present Quant Valuation Grade for Alphabet is an "F" score. The rating may be a little harsh, but the point is shares are not the value play they were a year ago. Statistically speaking, investors buying over $300 do not have the same backing from company operations, including returns/yields on capital invested. Plain and simple logic. Seeking Alpha - Alphabet/Google, Quant Valuation Grade, January 24th, 2026 My personal grading of the valuation story at Alphab...