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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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
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
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