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INTC

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) received mixed ratings from 14 analysts, with an average 12-month price target of $44.29, up from $38.25. The ratings range from 'Bullish' to 'Bearish', with several analysts raising their price targets. Intel's financial health shows challenges in revenue growth, profitability, and debt management, with key indicators like net margin and ROE below industry benchmarks. Despite being a market leader in CPUs, Intel faces competition and must leverage its manufacturing capabilities effectively.

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January 19, 2024 | 4:00 pm

AMAT

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) has been analyzed by 8 analysts, showing a range of opinions. The average 12-month price target is now $167.38, up 10.24% from the previous $151.83. Analysts from firms like Raymond James, Barclays, and others have raised their price targets, reflecting a positive outlook on AMAT's performance. Despite a slight revenue decline of -0.39% over 3 months, AMAT's financials are strong, with a high net margin of 29.81% and ROE of 12.75%. The company is a leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer with a significant market presence.

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January 19, 2024 | 4:00 pm

AMZN

A comparative study of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and its competitors in the Broadline Retail industry reveals Amazon's premium valuation with high P/E, P/B, and P/S ratios, efficient operations with above-average ROE, EBITDA, and gross profit, but lower revenue growth compared to the industry average. Amazon's lower debt-to-equity ratio suggests a strong financial position relative to its top 4 peers.

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January 19, 2024 | 4:00 pm

KLAC

Over the past three months, 6 analysts have provided diverse opinions on KLA (NASDAQ:KLAC), with recent ratings showing a positive shift in sentiment. The average 12-month price target has increased by 15.42% to $588.33. Analysts from firms like Raymond James, Stifel, Barclays, New Street Research, Redburn Atlantic, and Morgan Stanley have updated their ratings and price targets, reflecting changes in market conditions and KLA's performance. KLA is a major player in semiconductor process control with a strong market position, but it has experienced a revenue decline of -12.02% as of September 30, 2023. Despite this, KLA maintains a high net margin of 30.93% and an exceptional ROE of 25.09%, though it faces challenges with a high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.03.

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January 19, 2024 | 4:00 pm

DASH

Roth MKM analyst Rohit Kulkarni has maintained a Neutral rating on DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) but increased the price target from $92 to $109.

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January 19, 2024 | 3:56 pm

RCEL

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Ross Osborn has maintained an Overweight rating on AVITA Medical (NASDAQ:RCEL) and increased the price target from $20 to $22.

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January 19, 2024 | 3:55 pm

NNOX

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Ross Osborn has maintained an Overweight rating on Nano X Imaging (NASDAQ:NNOX) but reduced the price target from $24 to $18.

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January 19, 2024 | 3:53 pm

WDC

Raymond James analyst Srini Pajjuri has reaffirmed an Outperform rating on Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) and increased the price target from $48 to $60.

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January 19, 2024 | 3:52 pm

QRVO

Raymond James analyst Srini Pajjuri has reaffirmed an Outperform rating on Qorvo (NASDAQ:QRVO) and increased the price target from $105 to $115, signaling confidence in the company's future performance.

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January 19, 2024 | 3:50 pm

NVDA

Raymond James analyst Srini Pajjuri has reaffirmed a Strong Buy rating on NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) and increased the price target from $600 to $700.

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January 19, 2024 | 3:49 pm