Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is one of the 15 best stocks to invest in according to billionaires. On February 25, D.A. Davidson maintained its Neutral rating on Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD), with a $220 price target. This leads to an upside potential of almost 10% at the prevailing level. The reiteration follows AMD’s announcement of a multi-year agreement with Meta Platfor...
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is one of the 15 best stocks to invest in according to billionaires. On February 25, D.A. Davidson maintained its Neutral rating on Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD), with a $220 price target. This leads to an upside potential of almost 10% at the prevailing level. The reiteration follows AMD’s announcement of a multi-year agreement with Meta Platforms to purchase more than $100B in AI computing capacity. D.A. Davidson views the partnership as a constructive development for AMD’s broader technology ecosystem and software capabilities, particularly as demand for AI infrastructure continues to strengthen. On the same day, TD Cowen also maintained its Buy rating on Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD), with a $290 price target. The firm cited AMD’s recently announced multi-year partnership with Meta, which includes 6 gigawatts of AI compute capacity to support Meta’s next-generation infrastructure. The agreement features performance-based warrants and a customization component, similar to AMD’s prior arrangement with OpenAI. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Signs Multi-Year Meta AI Deal Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is a multinational semiconductor company that designs high-performance computing, graphics processing units, and visualization technologies. The company also offers AI accelerators, microprocessors, embedded processors, and SoC products. The business is structured into three segments: Data Center, Client & Gaming, and Embedded. While we acknowledge the potential of AMD as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT:40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026 and 12 Oversold Financial Stocks to Invest in According to Hed...
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is one of the 15 best stocks to invest in according to billionaires. On February 25, D.A. Davidson maintained its Neutral rating on Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD), with a $220 price target. This leads to an upside potential of almost 10% at the prevailing level. The reiteration follows AMD’s announcement of a multi-year agreement with Meta Platfor...
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is one of the 15 best stocks to invest in according to billionaires. On February 25, D.A. Davidson maintained its Neutral rating on Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD), with a $220 price target. This leads to an upside potential of almost 10% at the prevailing level. The reiteration follows AMD’s announcement of a multi-year agreement with Meta Platforms to purchase more than $100B in AI computing capacity. D.A. Davidson views the partnership as a constructive development for AMD’s broader technology ecosystem and software capabilities, particularly as demand for AI infrastructure continues to strengthen. On the same day, TD Cowen also maintained its Buy rating on Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD), with a $290 price target. The firm cited AMD’s recently announced multi-year partnership with Meta, which includes 6 gigawatts of AI compute capacity to support Meta’s next-generation infrastructure. The agreement features performance-based warrants and a customization component, similar to AMD’s prior arrangement with OpenAI. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Signs Multi-Year Meta AI Deal Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is a multinational semiconductor company that designs high-performance computing, graphics processing units, and visualization technologies. The company also offers AI accelerators, microprocessors, embedded processors, and SoC products. The business is structured into three segments: Data Center, Client & Gaming, and Embedded. While we acknowledge the potential of AMD as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT:40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026 and 12 Oversold Financial Stocks to Invest in According to Hed...
European natural gas prices resumed their sharpest rally in years as uncertainty around the war in the Middle East continues to rattle energy markets. Benchmark futures jumped as much as 13% on Thursday. The contracts fell a day earlier as the market weighed the viability of an American plan to ensure safe passage for tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, which has so far lacked details. Traders a...
European natural gas prices resumed their sharpest rally in years as uncertainty around the war in the Middle East continues to rattle energy markets. Benchmark futures jumped as much as 13% on Thursday. The contracts fell a day earlier as the market weighed the viability of an American plan to ensure safe passage for tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, which has so far lacked details. Traders are still pricing in big supply disruptions around the globe. Global energy markets have been rocked by the war, which is entering its sixth day with no immediate prospect of a resolution in sight. The trade disruptions are raising the specter of a global energy crisis and sparking inflationary fears. Europe’s gas market is particularly vulnerable after prolonged cold stretches this winter depleted already-low fuel reserves . It will need to buy more LNG this summer to refill them, and risks facing stiff competition for cargoes if Middle Eastern supplies aren’t able to reach global markets. “There is no solution is sight for a reopening of the Strait, so the fear of too little LNG supplies are rising by the day,” said Arne Lohmann Rasmussen , chief analyst at Global Risk Management. Read More: LNG Ships Divert Toward Asia as Iran War Spurs Competition European gas spiked to a three-year high earlier this week after Qatar shut Ras Laffan, the world’s biggest LNG export plant, following an Iranian drone assault. Tanker traffic via the Strait of Hormuz has all but ground to a halt, with the route normally accounting for about a fifth of the world’s LNG supplies. Read More: How Iran Conflict Is Disrupting Strait of Hormuz: QuickTake While Asian countries buy most of the LNG shipped from the Middle East, any prolonged disruption to flows narrow the pool of available supplies — keeping prices elevated worldwide. Buyers are already scrambling for alternatives: Taiwan says it has secured LNG supplies for April from regions outside the Middle East, while Thailand is seeking extra shi...
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix are under threat as a consequence of the US-Israel war with Iran. The two countries are among the Gulf states targeted by retaliatory missiles launched by Iran in response to US-Israeli air strikes. Bahrain is set to host the fourth race of the season from 10-12 April, with Saudi Arabia's event in Jeddah a week later. Missiles have hit hotels and civilian a...
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix are under threat as a consequence of the US-Israel war with Iran. The two countries are among the Gulf states targeted by retaliatory missiles launched by Iran in response to US-Israeli air strikes. Bahrain is set to host the fourth race of the season from 10-12 April, with Saudi Arabia's event in Jeddah a week later. Missiles have hit hotels and civilian and energy infrastructure, as well as targeting American bases in the countries. The US naval base in the Bahraini capital Manama has already been hit by Iranian missiles. It is situated in the Juffair area, one of the parts of the city where F1 personnel stay. The Saudi Arabian race is near an oil refinery which four years ago was the target of a missile attack by Houthi rebels in Yemen. A statement from F1 said: "Our next three races are in Australia, China and Japan not in the Middle East - those races are not for a number of weeks. "As always we closely monitor any situation like this and work closely with relevant authorities and will always prioritise the safety and security of all those in the sport." Although the Bahrain Grand Prix is five weeks away, F1 has no more than two weeks before it has to make a decision as to whether the two races can go ahead because of the need to fly equipment to the two countries.
Earnings Call Insights: ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (CHPT) Q4 2026 Management View CEO Richard Wilmer reported "a strong finish to fiscal 2026," with revenue for Q4 at the high end of guidance at $109 million, highlighting year-over-year growth and record non-GAAP gross margin of 33%. Wilmer emphasized, "Cash utilization from operations was minimal and much better than planned." Wilmer stated, "Thi...
Earnings Call Insights: ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (CHPT) Q4 2026 Management View CEO Richard Wilmer reported "a strong finish to fiscal 2026," with revenue for Q4 at the high end of guidance at $109 million, highlighting year-over-year growth and record non-GAAP gross margin of 33%. Wilmer emphasized, "Cash utilization from operations was minimal and much better than planned." Wilmer stated, "This performance reinforces our return to growth trend, which we expect to accelerate later this year and into next year as our new products ramp into volume." He pointed to double-digit growth in Europe, increased market share in North America, and operational improvements as key factors. Wilmer introduced new KPIs, noting, "Software-only managed ports are non-ChargePoint hardware ports managed by our software and reflect our software-first strategy." At the end of FY '26, ChargePoint had 1.48 million active users, an 8% year-over-year increase. Wilmer cited a partnership with Ford Pro for fleet solutions and a multiyear agreement with RAW Charging valued at $7.5 million, as well as an expanded relationship with Georgia Power. The CEO highlighted ongoing AI deployment, stating, "Our continued deployment of AI is yielding tangible benefits, which we expect to increase substantially as we move through this year." The company appointed Jaser Faruq as Chief Product and Software Officer to enhance its leadership in electrified transportation and innovation. CFO Mansi Khetani stated, "Revenue for the fourth quarter was $109 million, coming in at the high end of our guidance range, up 3% sequentially and up 7% year-on-year." Khetani noted, "Non-GAAP gross margin continued to remain at a record high of 33%, flat sequentially, and up 3 percentage points year-on-year." Outlook Khetani provided guidance for Q1 2027, expecting revenue in the range of $90 million to $100 million, reflecting typical Q1 seasonality and a prudent approach given the macro environment. She added, "Our range do...
Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc said its revenue growth targets for this fiscal year remain on track following a strong performance last year where sales rose more than expected in developing markets. Sales in the company’s core brands including Dettol cleaning products are expected to grow 4% to 5% in 2026, even though it experienced weaker sales of its cold and flu products in the first quarter. Sal...
Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc said its revenue growth targets for this fiscal year remain on track following a strong performance last year where sales rose more than expected in developing markets. Sales in the company’s core brands including Dettol cleaning products are expected to grow 4% to 5% in 2026, even though it experienced weaker sales of its cold and flu products in the first quarter. Sales grew 5.2% in 2025, slightly ahead of estimates. Chief Executive Officer Kris Licht is two-and-a-half years into his turnaround of the Mucinex maker, completing an anticipated sale of is poor-performing home essentials division at the end of last year and focusing on its 11 “Core Reckitt” brands to drive growth. Shares of Reckitt Benckiser are down 3.2% so far this year. Consumer health brands are being squeezed by US consumers spending less on goods, especially over-the-counter drugs amid a weak cold and flu season. Haleon Plc , spun off from GSK Plc and Pfizer Inc. in 2022, saw its shares plummet last week when it reported weaker sales due to the winter flu season.
Treasuries fell for a fourth day as rising crude oil prices due to the Iran war added to concern that inflation will accelerate. Benchmark 10-year yields climbed to their highest level since mid-February following news that China had told its largest oil refiners to suspend exports of diesel and gasoline due to the escalating conflict in the Persian Gulf. “Bond markets aren’t sharing the same opti...
Treasuries fell for a fourth day as rising crude oil prices due to the Iran war added to concern that inflation will accelerate. Benchmark 10-year yields climbed to their highest level since mid-February following news that China had told its largest oil refiners to suspend exports of diesel and gasoline due to the escalating conflict in the Persian Gulf. “Bond markets aren’t sharing the same optimism as the equity markets,” said Prashant Newnaha , senior Asia-Pacific rates strategist at TD Securities in Singapore. “China’s announcement to suspend exports of diesel and gasoline is driving bond yields higher. The risk is skewed toward 10-year yields drifting higher toward a 4.20% to 4.30% range. The 10-year yield gained as much as three basis points to 4.13%, the highest since Feb. 12. Brent crude climbed toward $85 a barrel, extending this week’s gain to more than 15%. Two-year notes, which tend to be more influenced by Federal Reserve monetary policy than longer tenors, saw smaller losses, with yields rising one basis point to 3.55%. Traders are continuing to dial back expectations for Fed interest-rate cuts as inflation expectations build. Swaps markets are currently pricing in 41 basis points of rate cuts by year-end, compared with 61 basis points at the end of last week. The Iran conflict has showed little sign of abating , with Tehran targeting Israel and Gulf states, and US and Israeli forces bombing targets in the Islamic Republic, including the sinking of an Iranian warship in international waters. “Higher oil, especially for longer, is going to pressure nominal yields higher,” said Kenneth Crompton , senior fixed-income strategist at National Australia Bank Ltd. “And Treasury yields, in our view, were too low to start with before hostilities began.”
Tammy Walker/iStock Editorial via Getty Images I've retained a " Buy" rating for Yancoal Australia Ltd. ( YACAF ) (YAL.AX). Its 4Q2025 performance wasn't as bad as what headline numbers imply. My bullishness on the stock is supported by a promising 2026 outlook and the possibility of M&As. The miner's volume expansion and moderating price drop for 3Q25 were outlined in my previous Oct. 21, 2025, w...
Tammy Walker/iStock Editorial via Getty Images I've retained a " Buy" rating for Yancoal Australia Ltd. ( YACAF ) (YAL.AX). Its 4Q2025 performance wasn't as bad as what headline numbers imply. My bullishness on the stock is supported by a promising 2026 outlook and the possibility of M&As. The miner's volume expansion and moderating price drop for 3Q25 were outlined in my previous Oct. 21, 2025, write-up . Full-Year Miss Masks Multiple Positives YACAF's latest financials were released last week. The group's FY25 bottom line was 63.8% lower at A$0.44 billion. That's also 14% short of the A$510 million consensus projection based on S&P Capital IQ. I think pricing weakness and fixed-cost deleveraging led to its poor showing. YACAF saw "Average Selling Price/ASP" fall 17.0% to A$146/ton in 2025. Management drew parallels between the recent fiscal period and the "cyclical low in coal prices just 6 years ago" at the analyst briefing . Its turnover went down 13.3% from the prior year. Key operating expense items like raw materials and employee benefits still grew by a single-digit percentage during the same timeframe. This drove substantial earnings compression. Putting the below-expectations earnings aside, I'm impressed with YACAF's performance in many other areas. The firm executed strongly on its operational strategy. According to the results disclosure, "attributable saleable coal production" rose 4.6% to 38.6Mt for FY2025. This beat management's guidance by 4%. YACAF also managed expenses well. FY25 unit operating cost decreased 1.1% to A$92/t. That came in below the internal target of A$93. The company emphasized at the call that its "large-scale, low-cost mines" have a competitive edge when others "struggle through coal price cycles." Separately, its metallurgical coal volumes were 17.3% higher at 6.1 Mt last year. This represented a mid-teens percent of the 38.1Mt group-level figure, including the primary thermal coal operations. In its slides , the enterprise exp...
Shares of Rigetti Computing (RGTI +4.72%) are down nearly 70% from their 52-week high (as of Feb. 27, 2026). Not surprisingly, bargain hunters are paying attention. Sharp pullbacks in emerging technology stocks, especially in industries like quantum computing, often prompt investors to ask whether this dip can be an entry point to earn exceptional long-term returns. But a lower share price does no...
Shares of Rigetti Computing (RGTI +4.72%) are down nearly 70% from their 52-week high (as of Feb. 27, 2026). Not surprisingly, bargain hunters are paying attention. Sharp pullbacks in emerging technology stocks, especially in industries like quantum computing, often prompt investors to ask whether this dip can be an entry point to earn exceptional long-term returns. But a lower share price does not automatically make a stock attractive. Rigetti remains an early-stage quantum hardware developer operating in a capital-intensive field with minimal revenue, heavy operating losses, negative cash flows, and a concentrated customer base. While the company is advancing its superconducting (electrical circuits that conduct electricity with zero resistance when cooled to extremely low temperatures) quantum processors and cloud-based quantum services, the path to sustainable profitability is still unclear. Against this backdrop, here are a few key factors investors should consider before deciding whether to buy the dip or ignore it. Growth catalysts Management expects Rigetti's 108-qubit Cepheus-1 system to be ready for broader customer use by the end of the first quarter of 2026. This quantum computer, which is built with 108 qubits or basic units of information in quantum computing, is designed to handle more complex calculations than the company's earlier 9-qubit and 36-qubit systems. The company is using a modular design in this 108-qubit system, where smaller quantum chips are linked together rather than building a single large processor. If Rigetti can deliver this system with strong performance and reliability, it would dramatically improve Wall Street's confidence in the company's road map. Expand NASDAQ : RGTI Rigetti Computing Today's Change ( 4.72 %) $ 0.80 Current Price $ 17.76 Key Data Points Market Cap $5.9B Day's Range $ 16.88 - $ 17.96 52wk Range $ 6.86 - $ 58.15 Volume 27M Avg Vol 32M Gross Margin -6849.48 % Rigetti is also focused on commercializing its techn...
Key Points Rigetti's 108-qubit system could be a key technical milestone in 2026. Government contracts account for over 90% of the company's revenue, resulting in lumpy and uncertain growth. The stock trades at an extremely high valuation multiple of over 700 times sales. 10 stocks we like better than Rigetti Computing › Shares of Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) are down nearly 70% from their 52-...
Key Points Rigetti's 108-qubit system could be a key technical milestone in 2026. Government contracts account for over 90% of the company's revenue, resulting in lumpy and uncertain growth. The stock trades at an extremely high valuation multiple of over 700 times sales. 10 stocks we like better than Rigetti Computing › Shares of Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) are down nearly 70% from their 52-week high (as of Feb. 27, 2026). Not surprisingly, bargain hunters are paying attention. Sharp pullbacks in emerging technology stocks, especially in industries like quantum computing, often prompt investors to ask whether this dip can be an entry point to earn exceptional long-term returns. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » But a lower share price does not automatically make a stock attractive. Rigetti remains an early-stage quantum hardware developer operating in a capital-intensive field with minimal revenue, heavy operating losses, negative cash flows, and a concentrated customer base. While the company is advancing its superconducting (electrical circuits that conduct electricity with zero resistance when cooled to extremely low temperatures) quantum processors and cloud-based quantum services, the path to sustainable profitability is still unclear. Against this backdrop, here are a few key factors investors should consider before deciding whether to buy the dip or ignore it. Growth catalysts Management expects Rigetti's 108-qubit Cepheus-1 system to be ready for broader customer use by the end of the first quarter of 2026. This quantum computer, which is built with 108 qubits or basic units of information in quantum computing, is designed to handle more complex calculations than the company's earlier 9-qubit and 36-qubit systems. The company is using a modular design in this 108-qubit ...