Morgan Stanley has significantly revised its outlook on the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy, now forecasting a more aggressive series of rate cuts than previously anticipated. This updated perspective, driven by a softening labor market and nuanced inflation data, suggests four consecutive 25-basis-point reductions by the end of January 2026,
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has firmly cemented its position as the preeminent growth driver in the 2025 stock market, propelling major indices to unprecedented levels and fundamentally reshaping investment landscapes. This pervasive technological force is not merely enhancing existing industries; it is creating entirely new paradigms, particularly in the demand for
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) stands at the undisputed pinnacle of the artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor market, maintaining an astonishing 70-95% market share. This unprecedented dominance is not merely a statistical anomaly but a testament to a meticulously crafted ecosystem of hardware and software, fundamentally reshaping the global technology landscape. The
Shares of semiconductor packaging and testing company Amkor Technology (NASDAQ:AMKR) jumped 6% in the morning session after positive sentiment rippled through the semiconductor sector as Nvidia announced a landmark $5 billion investment and strategic partnership with Intel.
Shares of computer processor maker AMD (NASDAQ:AMD)
fell 3% in the morning session after its key rivals, Nvidia and Intel, announced a major strategic collaboration, creating a formidable competitor in the chip space.
Shares of funeral services company Carriage Services (NYSE:CSV)
jumped 4.2% in the morning session after the company announced the acquisition of Faith Chapel Funeral Homes & Crematory, expanding its presence in Pensacola, Florida.
Shares of private markets investment firm StepStone Group (NASDAQ:STEP) jumped 7.8% in the morning session after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to Buy from Neutral and raised its price target, citing a strong growth outlook.
Shares of alternative investment management firm Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ:HLNE) jumped 3.3% in the morning session after Goldman Sachs upgraded its rating on the stock to Neutral from Sell and raised its price target to $162.
Shares of leading designer of graphics chips Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA)
jumped 3.2% in the morning session after the company announced a landmark $5 billion investment and partnership with rival chipmaker Intel.
Shares of earth imaging satellite company Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) jumped 2.5% in the morning session after the stock extended its positive momentum as analysts raised their price targets on the stock, citing the company's recent strong financial performance and upbeat outlook.
Shares of computer processor maker Intel (NASDAQ:INTC)
jumped 26.6% in the morning session after Nvidia announced a landmark $5 billion investment in the company and a strategic pact to jointly develop new chips.
Shares of department store chain Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS)
jumped 4.4% in the morning session after analysts raised their price targets for the company, signaling a more optimistic valuation outlook.
Shares of laser company nLIGHT (NASDAQ:LASR) jumped 3% in the morning session after analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald raised their fiscal year 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for the company.
Shares of digital insurance provider Lemonade (NYSE:LMND) jumped 1.3% in the morning session after Piper Sandler raised its price target on the stock to $60 from $55.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has issued a stark warning about the importance of the U.S. maintaining its lead in chip technology, amid rising tensions with China.
