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ASML

ASML Holding (NASDAQ:ASML) is analyzed against competitors in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. ASML leads in photolithography systems and has key clients like TSMC, Samsung, and Intel. Financial comparisons show ASML with a lower P/E ratio than the industry average, suggesting potential undervaluation. However, its high P/B and P/S ratios may indicate overvaluation. ASML's ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth are significantly higher than industry averages, indicating strong financial performance. The company's low debt-to-equity ratio suggests a solid financial position with less reliance on debt.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 13, 2023 | 4:00 pm

AAPL

AMZN

GLD

GOOG

META

MSFT

NVDA

QQQ

SLV

SPY

TSLA

USO

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) has dropped to its lowest level since November 2019, indicating reduced market fear. The Producer Price Index (PPI) data came in better than consensus, with both headline and core PPI at 0.0% versus expectations of 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively. The Arora Report suggests that deflation in China is aiding the reduction of inflation in the U.S. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) rate decision and Chair Powell's press conference are anticipated, with investors betting on multiple rate cuts in 2024. Argentina has devalued its currency by 54%, and foreign investors are optimistic about austerity measures. Early trade money flows are positive for AAPL, AMZN, GOOG, MSFT, SPY, and QQQ, but negative for NVDA, META, and TSLA. Gold and oil trading are active, with the momo crowd buying gold and selling oil. Bitcoin has stabilized above $40,000, with promoters optimistic post-Fed announcement.

Portfolio Pulse from The Arora Report

December 13, 2023 | 3:50 pm

SPY

UNG

USO

USA gasoline inventories saw a build of 0.408 million barrels, which is lower than the estimated build of 1.933 million barrels and also below the prior build of 5.421 million barrels.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 13, 2023 | 3:31 pm

SPY

UNG

USO

The EIA reported a weekly build in distillates stocks of 1.494 million barrels, exceeding the estimated build of 0.623 million and the prior week's build of 1.267 million barrels.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 13, 2023 | 3:30 pm

SPY

USO

USA crude oil inventories experienced a significant draw of 4.259 million barrels, surpassing the estimated draw of 0.650 million and the prior draw of 4.632 million barrels. This indicates a higher than expected decrease in oil inventories.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

December 13, 2023 | 3:30 pm

NIO

Nio Inc. (NYSE:NIO) has acquired production facilities from JAC for 3.16 billion yuan, allowing it to independently manufacture electric vehicles (EVs). Nio's Q3 earnings report showed positive trends in revenue, vehicle deliveries, gross margin, and vehicle margin. The company's financial position appears strong, with significant cash reserves. Nio's shares rose after the earnings release, despite a year-to-date decline. Mizuho Securities maintains a Buy rating on NIO but lowered its price target from $18 to $15. Nio may also spin off its battery production unit, seeking external investors.

Portfolio Pulse from The Bamboo Works

December 13, 2023 | 3:13 pm

HBARUSD

Hedera's cryptocurrency (HBAR) has seen a 5.41% increase in price over the last 24 hours, reaching $0.08, and a 16% increase over the past week from $0.07. Despite a 1% decrease in trading volume over the week, the circulating supply has grown by 0.13% to 33.58 billion, which is 67.15% of the maximum supply. Hedera's current market cap is $2.62 billion, ranking it 32nd in the market.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 13, 2023 | 3:00 pm

AMPS

ENIC

OPAL

PAM

Benzinga Insights identifies 5 value stocks in the utilities sector based on low P/E ratios: Altus Power (AMPS), Hawaiian Electric Indus (HE), Enel Chile (ENIC), Pampa Energia (PAM), and OPAL Fuels (OPAL). The article provides recent earnings per share (EPS) data and dividend yield changes for these companies, indicating their potential undervaluation.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 13, 2023 | 2:39 pm

ABBV

Over the past 10 years, AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) has produced an average annual return of 11.05%, outperforming the market by 1.0% annually. A $100 investment in ABBV a decade ago would be worth $286.49 today, with the company currently valued at a market cap of $269.95 billion. The article highlights the impact of compounded returns on investment growth over time.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights

December 13, 2023 | 2:31 pm

BONKUSD

BTCUSD

ETHUSD

FTTUSD

Ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) experienced declines, with BTC trading below $42,000 and ETH below $2,200. FTX Token (FTT) emerged as the top gainer, while Bonk (BONK) was the biggest loser. The global crypto market cap dropped to $1.55 trillion, a 1.8% decrease over 24 hours. U.S. producer prices remained steady in November, defying market expectations of a rise.

Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor

December 13, 2023 | 2:30 pm