In light of recent market movements, investors are closely monitoring the rebound from Friday’s selloff. The conflict in the Middle East has caused fluctuations in oil prices, with hopes that further escalation can be avoided following Iran’s attacks on Israel. Despite a slight increase in consumer inflation, retail sales spiked by 0.7% in March, surpassing expectations. The positive revisions in the February data have contributed to renewed optimism in the market.
Company Performance Updates
Goldman Sachs has reported exceptional results for the first quarter, with a 16% increase in revenue to $14.21 billion, surpassing estimates by over $1 billion. Furthermore, the earnings per share (EPS) of $11.58 exceeded expectations of $8.56, showcasing strong performance across fixed income, currency, commodities, and investment banking sectors. The return on tangible common equity stands at an impressive 15.9%.
Citi has identified Nvidia as a key stock to watch, adding it to a 90-day catalyst watch list. Optimism surrounds the supply chain commentary from key suppliers and an upcoming update from CEO Jensen Huang at the Computex Taiwan conference in June. Similarly, Lockheed Martin has received a buy-equivalent overweight rating from JPMorgan, with analysts highlighting positive sentiments towards defense stocks due to underperformance and weak market sentiment.
Cisco Systems has been upgraded to a buy at Bank of America, attributing the decision to strengths in Splunk, security, and artificial intelligence that can offset potential weaknesses in networking. Constellation Brands has also received an upgrade to a buy rating at Argus, with a price target of $306 per share. The analysts believe that the Mexican beer giant’s outlook and the potential for a dividend hike justify a higher price-to-earnings multiple.
Wedbush has upgraded PVH, the company behind renowned brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, to a buy-equivalent outperform rating. The recent 25% selloff after earnings has created an attractive investment opportunity. Conversely, Guggenheim has downgraded ServiceNow due to concerns about valuation following a 110% surge since October 2022.
Evercore ISI has added IBM to its tactical outperform list ahead of first-quarter earnings, while UBS has initiated coverage on SharkNinja with a buy rating and a price target of $76 per share. Market share gains on existing products and expansion into new markets are cited as key drivers for growth. Mizuho has also started coverage on GE Vernova with a buy rating and a price target of $154 per share, hailing the company as a diversified powerhouse in the energy transition sector.
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