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CNBC
12 hours ago
- Business
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This tech stock is poised for strong gains heading into earnings. Using options to trade it
With the technology sector gaining momentum again amid a broader market recovery, Adobe stands out as a high-quality growth stock poised to benefit from its leadership in digital creative design and AI-driven tools. The company's impressive financial performance, coupled with its strategic use of AI to enhance workflows, positions it as a top pick in the software sector. ADBE recently broke out from its bearish trend with strong momentum providing an optimal timing to add bullish exposure. And with a high implied volatility (IV) environment, this allows us to capture elevated premiums while positioning for upside going into earnings on June 12. Trade timing The timing for adding bullish exposure to ADBE is optimal, as the stock recently broke out above its bearish trendline with strong momentum. This breakout, combined with ADBE's outperformance of the S & P 500 suggests potential for further upside toward our $465 target. Fundamentals ADBE trades at a substantial discount to its industry on a forward PE basis while delivering superior profitability making it an attractive investment in a recovering market. Forward PE ratio: 20.02x vs. industry average 27.72x Expected EPS growth: 11.83% vs. industry average 11.48% Expected revenue growth: 9.56% vs. industry average 9.36% Net margin: 30.64% vs. industry average 9.80% Bullish thesis Leadership in digital design: Adobe's dominance in digital creative design is bolstered by its extensive software suite and high switching costs, creating a strong competitive moat. AI-driven growth: AI presents both opportunities and risks, but Adobe is leveraging AI effectively with its Firefly app, enhancing workflows and positioning the company for continued innovation. Strong financial performance: Adobe reported impressive Q1 sales growth of 10.3% to $5.7 billion, driven by subscription revenues and improved margins, highlighting its ability to execute and grow. The trade To capitalize on ADBE's potential upside, I'm selling a July 3 $415/385 put vertical @ $11.95 credit. This entails: Selling the July 3 $415 put @ $22.20 Buying the July 3 $385 put @ $10.25 The maximum reward is $1,195 if ADBE is above $415 at expiration. The maximum risk is $1,805 if ADBE is below $385 at expiration. The strategy breaks if ADBE above $403.05 at expiration. DISCLOSURES: None. All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium. THE ABOVE CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY . THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSITUTE FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT, TAX OR LEGAL ADVICE OR A RECOMMENDATION TO BUY ANY SECURITY OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSET. THE CONTENT IS GENERAL IN NATURE AND DOES NOT REFLECT ANY INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ABOVE CONTENT MIGHT NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUR PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR. Click here for the full disclaimer.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Why NIO Inc. (NIO) Went Down On Tuesday
We recently published a list of In this article, we are going to take a look at where NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) stands against other worst-performing stocks. NIO dropped for a sixth consecutive day on Tuesday as investors disposed of shares in electric vehicles following a giant EV-maker's move to markedly slash its vehicle prices, while mitigating risks amid renewed calls to delist Chinese companies. Last week, BYD announced discounts on 22 of its electric and plug-in hybrid models until the end of June, fanning the flames of a cut-throat competition in the electric vehicle industry. Last month, NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) said it delivered 23,900 vehicles, representing a 53 percent growth from the 15,620 vehicles in the same month last year. The deliveries consisted of 19,269 vehicles from NIO's premium smart electric vehicle brand NIO, 4,400 vehicles from NIO's family-oriented smart electric vehicle brand ONVO, and initial deliveries of NIO's small smart high-end electric car brand Firefly. Cumulative deliveries reached 737,558 as of April 30, 2025. Meanwhile, top Republican financial officers from 21 states have asked Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins, through a letter dated May 20, to review the possibility of delisting Chinese firms from US exchanges in a bid to protect US investors. A fleet of eco-friendly electric cars, a symbol of the company's commitment to sustainability. The companies were accused of not complying with federal audit requirements, audit deficiencies, crackdowns on firms that do due diligence research on Chinese companies, alleged stock manipulation, as well as national security concerns. Overall, NIO ranks 7th on our list of worst-performing stocks. While we acknowledge the potential of NIO, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than NIO and that has 10,000x upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Season 2 Finale Of "The Last Of Us" Included Some Brilliant (And Devastating) Details You Might've Missed
There are obviously MASSIVE spoilers ahead for The Last of Us Season 2 and The Last of Us Part II video game! when Dina (Isabela Merced) is freaking out about the arrow in her leg, Jesse (Young Mazino) yells at her while trying to calm her down, and it doesn't work. This is a great juxtaposition to when Dina and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) are trapped among the stalkers in Episode 5, and Ellie clearly speaks to Dina, who is getting nervous, instead of yelling at her. when Jesse is prepping to push the arrow through Dina's leg, he puts his hand on her face to try and calm her. Ellie consistently does the same thing when Dina is stressed, except Dina leans into Ellie's hand. I also love how Jesse and Ellie put their hands on the opposite dies of Dina's face. pushing Dina's hair behind her ears and watching her sleep is another small moment that also happens in the game. However, in the game, it comes after Ellie returns from the aquarium. noticing Ellie's bleeding through her shirt and asking her to take her shirt off so she can see is a scene directly from The Last of Us Part II. carefully cleaning Ellie's scrapes on her back is also a moment directly from the game, and honestly, one of the most beloved Ellie and Dina moments. Ellie telling Dina that she made Nora (Tati Gabrielle) talk is also a line directly from The Last of Us Part II, but the conversation continuing as Ellie goes into more detail is new to the series. In the game, we never explicitly hear Ellie tell Dina about the Firefly base in Salt Lake City, the potential for a cure, or Abby's (Kaitlyn Dever) dad. giving Ellie her bracelet before she and Jesse leave to go search for Tommy (Gabriel Luna) is scene directly from the video game. in the game, Dina stays behind in the theater a bunch because she's not feeling well due to her pregnancy, so it happens in the show, but this time the reasoning is because of her getting shot in the leg. to their conversation in the show, in the game, Ellie is also the one to confirm to Jesse that Dina is pregnant. In the game, Jesse suspects she's pregnant after Dina is extremely sick one night, while in the show Jesse suspects after Dina tells him she "can't die" and refuses his whiskey. Jesse and Dina are walking through the streets of Seattle, you can spot a building where it looks like a crane rig has fallen into another building. It looks similar to a location that'll likely be featured in Season 3, aka Abby's story. I won't do the comparisson photo so that TV-only viewers aren't super spoiled, but if you played the game, you probably know what I'm talking about. the show, Jesse and Ellie go to the bookstore because that's where Tommy was supposed to meet Jesse. However, in the game, it's simply a store Jesse and Ellie pass through while trying to get to the aquarium and find Tommy and Abby. Just like in the game, the mural in the kid's books section is also Alice in Wonderland. Jesse and Ellie hear over the radio that the W.L.F. has encountered a sniper at the marina. In the game, Tommy is referred to as the sniper while Ellie tracks him through Seattle, and Jesse and Ellie also hear the W.L.F. talking about a sniper in the marina, too. Also, the marina is an important location in Abby's part of the game. I'll stay pretty vague for the TV-only viewers, but "sniper" and "marina" in the same sentence made me gasp. HERE WE GO. Jesse and Ellie are up in the office building, where Ellie spots the ferris wheel and the aquarium, it looks identical to where Jesse and Ellie end up in the game during this moment, too. and Ellie parting ways because she wants to go after Abby, while Jesse wants to keep pursuing Tommy, is a scene pulled directly from The Last of Us Part II. The only thing the show adds is Ellie yelling at Jesse about how he's a hypocrite and how she watched her community get beaten to death. the game, Ellie also steals a boat from the W.L.F. and uses it to try and get to the aquarium in order to confront Abby. in the game, Ellie does encounter rough seas because of the storm and ends up falling overboard while in her boat. However, in the game, you swim to the boardwalk near the ferris wheel/aquarium, while in the show, Ellie washes up on the shore of where the Serpahites live and is taken by them. Ellie getting away from the Seraphites is new for the show, the moment hints at a larger scene from Abby's part of the game, especially when Ellie sees the explosions on the island. like in the game, when Ellie sneaks her way through the aquarium, she stumbles upon a bunch of medical equipment and bloody rags. You learn more about what happened here during Abby's portion of The Last of Us Part II. confronting Mel (Ariela Barer) and Owen (Spencer Lord) inside the aquarium happens exactly like it goes in the game, with Ellie wanting Mel to point at the map and show where Abby is, and then Owen confirms it. the map trick is something Ellie learned from Joel (Pedro Pascal), with Joel notably using this technique in Season 1, Episode 8 when he's trying to find out where Ellie is after she's taken by David. the game, Ellie shoots Owen after he rushes at her, and then she kills Mel after Mel attacks her with a knife. Wheras in the show, Ellie shoots after Owen reaches for a gun. Ellie kills Mel while she's pregnant, both in the game and the show, Mel asking Ellie to save her baby is new for the show. Also in the game, players already know Mel is pregnant because Owen tells Abby while they are in Jackson. and Jesse finding Ellie after she's killed Owen and Mel is a moment directly from the game, too. In the game, Ellie actually hears Joel's voice, but it's actually Tommy. shocking death is exactly what happens in The Last of Us Part II, with him being shot right in front of Ellie by Abby as he runs out of the auditorium. and Ellie's confrontation in the theater, where Ellie tells Abby she knows why she killed Joel, is almost word-for-word the scene from the video game. living at a W.L.F. outpost in a stadium is exactly what happens in the game as well, and players get to see just how big the W.L.F.'s operation out of the stadium truly is. Also, Manny waking up Abby while she's reading is also a moment right from the game. finally, the show going back in time to Seattle Day One, but from Abby's perspective, is exactly what happens in the game as well. In The Last of Us Part II, players now play through the three days in Seattle but from Abby's perspective, which is likely how Season 3 will be structured. Alright, that's it for this season. Thanks for reading these each week. Now, we wait for Season 3... Did you catch any other Easter eggs or cool details? Tell us everything in the comments below! More The Last of Us Easter eggs I Genuinely Can't Watch The First Episode Of "The Last Of Us" Season 2 The Same Way Again After Noticing These Easter Eggs And DetailsNora Dominick · April 14, 2025 This Week's "The Last Of Us" Had Some Brilliant (And Heartbreaking) Details, So Here Are 17 That You Might've Missed The First TimeNora Dominick · April 21, 2025 This Week's "The Last Of Us" Had Some Cool (And Sob-Inducing) Details, So Here Are 19 That You Might've Missed The First TimeNora Dominick · April 28, 2025 This Week's "The Last Of Us" Had Some Perfect Details, So Here Are 25 That You Might've Missed The First TimeNora Dominick · May 5, 2025 15 "The Last Of Us" Season 2 Side-By-Sides That Show Details From Episode 5 Vs. The Video Game MomentsNora Dominick · May 12, 2025 The Sixth Episode Of "The Last Of Us" Season 2 Included Some Brilliant (And Heartbreaking) Details You Might've MissedNora Dominick · May 19, 2025
Buzz Feed
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
The Last Of Us Easter Eggs Season 2 Finale
First, when Dina (Isabela Merced) is freaking out about the arrow in her leg, Jesse (Young Mazino) yells at her while trying to calm her down, and it doesn't work. This is a great juxtaposition to when Dina and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) are trapped among the stalkers in Episode 5, and Ellie clearly speaks to Dina, who is getting nervous, instead of yelling at her. Also, when Jesse is prepping to push the arrow through Dina's leg, he puts his hand on her face to try and calm her. Ellie consistently does the same thing when Dina is stressed, except Dina leans into Ellie's hand. I also love how Jesse and Ellie put their hands on the opposite dies of Dina's face. Ellie pushing Dina's hair behind her ears and watching her sleep is another small moment that also happens in the game. However, in the game, it comes after Ellie returns from the aquarium. Dina noticing Ellie's bleeding through her shirt and asking her to take her shirt off so she can see is a scene directly from The Last of Us Part II. Dina carefully cleaning Ellie's scrapes on her back is also a moment directly from the game, and honestly, one of the most beloved Ellie and Dina moments. And, Ellie telling Dina that she made Nora (Tati Gabrielle) talk is also a line directly from The Last of Us Part II, but the conversation continuing as Ellie goes into more detail is new to the series. In the game, we never explicitly hear Ellie tell Dina about the Firefly base in Salt Lake City, the potential for a cure, or Abby's (Kaitlyn Dever) dad. Dina giving Ellie her bracelet before she and Jesse leave to go search for Tommy (Gabriel Luna) is scene directly from the video game. Also, in the game, Dina stays behind in the theater a bunch because she's not feeling well due to her pregnancy, so it happens in the show, but this time the reasoning is because of her getting shot in the leg. Similar to their conversation in the show, in the game, Ellie is also the one to confirm to Jesse that Dina is pregnant. In the game, Jesse suspects she's pregnant after Dina is extremely sick one night, while in the show Jesse suspects after Dina tells him she "can't die" and refuses his whiskey. When Jesse and Dina are walking through the streets of Seattle, you can spot a building where it looks like a crane rig has fallen into another building. It looks similar to a location that'll likely be featured in Season 3, aka Abby's story. I won't do the comparisson photo so that TV-only viewers aren't super spoiled, but if you played the game, you probably know what I'm talking about. In the show, Jesse and Ellie go to the bookstore because that's where Tommy was supposed to meet Jesse. However, in the game, it's simply a store Jesse and Ellie pass through while trying to get to the aquarium and find Tommy and Abby. Just like in the game, the mural in the kid's books section is also Alice in Wonderland. When Jesse and Ellie hear over the radio that the W.L.F. has encountered a sniper at the marina. In the game, Tommy is referred to as the sniper while Ellie tracks him through Seattle, and Jesse and Ellie also hear the W.L.F. talking about a sniper in the marina, too. Also, the marina is an important location in Abby's part of the game. I'll stay pretty vague for the TV-only viewers, but "sniper" and "marina" in the same sentence made me gasp. HERE WE GO. When Jesse and Ellie are up in the office building, where Ellie spots the ferris wheel and the aquarium, it looks identical to where Jesse and Ellie end up in the game during this moment, too. Jesse and Ellie parting ways because she wants to go after Abby, while Jesse wants to keep pursuing Tommy, is a scene pulled directly from The Last of Us Part II. The only thing the show adds is Ellie yelling at Jesse about how he's a hypocrite and how she watched her community get beaten to death. In the game, Ellie also steals a boat from the W.L.F. and uses it to try and get to the aquarium in order to confront Abby. Also in the game, Ellie does encounter rough seas because of the storm and ends up falling overboard while in her boat. However, in the game, you swim to the boardwalk near the ferris wheel/aquarium, while in the show, Ellie washes up on the shore of where the Serpahites live and is taken by them. While Ellie getting away from the Seraphites is new for the show, the moment hints at a larger scene from Abby's part of the game, especially when Ellie sees the explosions on the island. Just like in the game, when Ellie sneaks her way through the aquarium, she stumbles upon a bunch of medical equipment and bloody rags. You learn more about what happened here during Abby's portion of The Last of Us Part II. Ellie confronting Mel (Ariela Barer) and Owen (Spencer Lord) inside the aquarium happens exactly like it goes in the game, with Ellie wanting Mel to point at the map and show where Abby is, and then Owen confirms it. Also, the map trick is something Ellie learned from Joel (Pedro Pascal), with Joel notably using this technique in Season 1, Episode 8 when he's trying to find out where Ellie is after she's taken by David. In the game, Ellie shoots Owen after he rushes at her, and then she kills Mel after Mel attacks her with a knife. Wheras in the show, Ellie shoots after Owen reaches for a gun. While Ellie kills Mel while she's pregnant, both in the game and the show, Mel asking Ellie to save her baby is new for the show. Also in the game, players already know Mel is pregnant because Owen tells Abby while they are in Jackson. Tommy and Jesse finding Ellie after she's killed Owen and Mel is a moment directly from the game, too. In the game, Ellie actually hears Joel's voice, but it's actually Tommy. Jesse's shocking death is exactly what happens in The Last of Us Part II, with him being shot right in front of Ellie by Abby as he runs out of the auditorium. Abby and Ellie's confrontation in the theater, where Ellie tells Abby she knows why she killed Joel, is almost word-for-word the scene from the video game. Abby living at a W.L.F. outpost in a stadium is exactly what happens in the game as well, and players get to see just how big the W.L.F.'s operation out of the stadium truly is. Also, Manny waking up Abby while she's reading is also a moment right from the game. And finally, the show going back in time to Seattle Day One, but from Abby's perspective, is exactly what happens in the game as well. In The Last of Us Part II, players now play through the three days in Seattle but from Abby's perspective, which is likely how Season 3 will be structured. Alright, that's it for this season. Thanks for reading these each week. Now, we wait for Season 3... Did you catch any other Easter eggs or cool details? Tell us everything in the comments below!
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Is Nio Stock a buy Now?
Shares of the Chinese electric vehicle maker dropped 94% from their 2021 peak. In April, Nio delivered 23,900 vehicles, marking a 53% year-over-year increase. It faces fierce competition in China and tariff risks as it looks to expand abroad. 10 stocks we like better than Nio › If you've been keeping an eye on Nio (NYSE: NIO) stock, you know it's been on quite the roller-coaster ride since its initial public offering (IPO). After soaring to an impressive high of $67 per share in early 2021, the stock has investors buzzing with excitement. But since then, the narrative has shifted. Amid the volatility, Nio is making strides in China's fiercely competitive electric vehicle (EV) market, which is poised for explosive growth, projected to grow by 16% annually by 2030. With the stock currently down 94% from its peak, you may be wondering: Is now the time to invest in Nio? Let's dive into the company, its growth, and competitive landscape to find out. In April, Nio achieved impressive delivery growth, rolling out 23,900 vehicles -- a 53% increase compared to the previous year. This growth spanned its diverse brand portfolio, which includes Nio's premium smart EVs (19,269 units) and Onvo, its family-oriented line (4,400 units). Nio also launched deliveries for its new brand, Firefly, a compact, smart, high-end EV designed for drivers seeking an affordable solution. With a starting price of $16,410, Firefly aims to compete with established European city cars like the Renault 5. It plans to launch Firefly in Europe this summer. Looking ahead, Citi forecasts that Nio could deliver 63,000 units in the second quarter, representing 50% growth quarter over quarter. This projection highlights Nio's expansion strategy and shows it continues to capitalize on the demand for EVs. Another unique aspect of Nio's business is its battery-swap service, which addresses one of the biggest concerns among EV users: charging time. While conventional charging can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, Nio's battery-swap technology allows drivers to replace their depleted battery with a fully charged one in just 3 to 5 minutes. Nio's battery-as-a-service (BaaS) model allows customers to purchase vehicles without a battery, significantly lowering the initial cost. Customers subscribe to the battery-swap program, which can provide recurring revenue for Nio while also addressing customer concerns about battery depletion. Nio has roughly 3,100 battery-swap stations in China and plans global expansion. However, recent developments indicate a slowdown in this growth, particularly in Europe, where investment cuts have led to downsizing in its Power team. Consequently, the rollout of new battery-swap stations has been reduced, with only three projects currently under development. Nio is growing rapidly and, along with other Chinese EV makers, has received considerable support from the government through subsidies and policies that favor domestic EV manufacturers. That said, Nio is grappling with high operating costs and has yet to achieve profitability. It also faces a fierce pricing war in the Chinese market, driven by aggressive price cuts from BYD, Li Auto, and other competitors. Last year, Nio lost RMB 22.4 billion ($3.1 billion), up from its RMB 20.7 billion ($2.9 billion) loss the year before. NIO Revenue (TTM) data by YCharts. There are also regulatory risks associated with Chinese companies. In April, there emerged concerns about the possibility of Chinese companies delisting from U.S. exchanges, although the chances of this happening are low. More relevant concerns revolve around trade and tariffs. Last year, Europe imposed significant tariffs on Chinese-made EVs due to unfair competitive practices that could undercut European automakers. The two sides are negotiating a deal that could replace tariffs with minimum prices, but the question of fair trade and tariffs remains something to keep an eye on. Nio is experiencing solid growth, but as losses pile up, it is exploring cost-saving measures to improve profitability and streamline operations. It faces intense competition in China and encounters uncertainty due to tariffs from the U.S., Europe, and others, which could hinder its international expansion efforts. While Nio is growing quickly, it may not be suitable for the faint of heart. Aggressive investors may want to add it to their portfolios based on its top-line growth, but I would like to see improvements in cost management and profit margins before scooping up shares of the EV stock. Before you buy stock in Nio, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Nio wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $639,271!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $804,688!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 957% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 167% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of May 19, 2025 Citigroup is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Courtney Carlsen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends BYD Company. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. 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