Microsoft, Intel And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Tuesday
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
Key stocks to watch include Ferguson Enterprises, Microsoft, Nutriband, Intel, and RF Industries. Microsoft announced a $60 billion share repurchase and a dividend increase, while Intel revealed a collaboration with AWS. RF Industries reported weak Q3 results.

September 17, 2024 | 6:15 am
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POSITIVE IMPACT
Intel announced a strategic collaboration with AWS to advance US-based chip manufacturing. Shares surged 7.9% after-hours.
The collaboration with AWS is a strategic move that significantly boosts investor sentiment, reflected in the share price surge.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Microsoft announced a $60 billion share repurchase program and a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend. Shares rose 0.7% after-hours.
The large buyback and dividend increase are positive signals, likely boosting investor confidence and share price.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Ferguson Enterprises is expected to report earnings of $2.82 per share on $7.99 billion revenue. Shares fell 0.1% in after-hours trading.
The earnings report is a significant event for Ferguson, but the slight after-hours dip suggests neutral short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Nutriband announced a $1 million share buyback program. Shares fell 0.4% in after-hours trading.
The buyback is a positive move, but the small scale and after-hours decline suggest a neutral short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
RF Industries reported weaker-than-expected Q3 results, leading to a 12.8% drop in after-hours trading.
The disappointing earnings report has a negative impact on investor sentiment, causing a significant drop in share price.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90