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Globe and Mail
02-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Analysts Offer Insights on Communication Services Companies: Meta Platforms (META), MediaAlpha (MAX) and Frontier Communications Parent (FYBR)
Analysts have been eager to weigh in on the Communication Services sector with new ratings on Meta Platforms (META – Research Report), MediaAlpha (MAX – Research Report) and Frontier Communications Parent (FYBR – Research Report). Protect Your Portfolio Against Market Uncertainty Discover companies with rock-solid fundamentals in TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter. Receive undervalued stocks, resilient to market uncertainty, delivered straight to your inbox. Meta Platforms (META) In a report released today, Ronald Josey from Citi reiterated a Buy rating on Meta Platforms, with a price target of $690.00. The company's shares closed last Wednesday at $549.00. According to Josey is a top 100 analyst with an average return of 21.3% and a 54.1% success rate. Josey covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Getty Images Holdings, Zillow Group Class A, and Fiverr International. ;'> Currently, the analyst consensus on Meta Platforms is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $685.35, a 27.3% upside from current levels. In a report issued on April 16, Cantor Fitzgerald also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $624.00 price target. MediaAlpha (MAX) In a report released today, Thomas McJoynt Griffith from KBW reiterated a Buy rating on MediaAlpha, with a price target of $17.00. The company's shares closed last Wednesday at $8.40, close to its 52-week low of $8.21. According to Griffith is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 22.6% and a 52.8% success rate. Griffith covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. Class B, GooseHead Insurance, and TWFG, Inc. Class A. ;'> Currently, the analyst consensus on MediaAlpha is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $16.00, implying an 87.4% upside from current levels. In a report issued on April 22, J.P. Morgan also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $10.00 price target. Frontier Communications Parent (FYBR) Wells Fargo analyst Caleb Stein reiterated a Hold rating on Frontier Communications Parent yesterday and set a price target of $38.50. The company's shares closed last Wednesday at $36.25, close to its 52-week high of $39.21. Stein has an average return of 54.9% when recommending Frontier Communications Parent. ;'> According to Stein is ranked #2241 out of 9437 analysts. Frontier Communications Parent has an analyst consensus of Moderate Sell, with a price target consensus of $38.50.
Business Insider
25-04-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Here Are Top Analysts' Views on Amazon Stock (AMZN) Ahead of Q1 Earnings
Amazon (AMZN) stock has risen 7% over the past five trading sessions but is still down about 15% year to date. The e-commerce and cloud computing giant is scheduled to announce its first-quarter results on May 1. While several analysts acknowledge the near-term headwinds due to tariffs and macro uncertainties, they remain bullish on Amazon's long-term growth potential, thanks to its dominant position in e-commerce and cloud computing businesses, growing ad revenue, and artificial intelligence (AI)-related tailwinds. Stay Ahead of the Market: Discover outperforming stocks and invest smarter with Top Smart Score Stocks. Filter, analyze, and streamline your search for investment opportunities using Tipranks' Stock Screener. Wall Street expects Amazon to report Q1 2025 EPS (earnings per share) of $1.36, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 39%. Revenue is expected to grow by over 8% to $155.1 billion. Analysts' Reviews Ahead of Amazon's Q1 Earnings Heading into the Q1 results, Citi analyst Ronald Josey reiterated a Buy rating on Amazon stock with a price target of $225. Josey expects Amazon's Q1 results to be in line or slightly better than Citi's and consensus expectations. That said, the 5-star analyst stated that he is more focused on the second quarter and second-half visibility, when tariffs, exposure to China-based products and advertising, and AWS (Amazon Web Services) demand will likely have a greater impact on results. On AWS, Citi's checks and recent CIO (chief information officer) survey indicate that demand remains relatively healthy. Despite tariff and macro challenges, Josey said that Amazon remains a core Internet holding for Citi. Similarly, Jefferies analyst Brent Thill reaffirmed a Buy rating on AMZN stock and lowered the price target to $240 from $250. The 5-star analyst highlighted that Jefferies recently reduced its revenue and EBIT estimates, with tariffs (especially on Chinese imports) posing near-term revenue and margin headwinds for Amazon's retail and advertising businesses. However, he believes that the high-margin AWS business could be a buffer against the company's overall margin compression. 'AWS remains the crown jewel,' said Thill. Interestingly, Thill sees further upside in AWS from AI-driven demand and capacity expansion. Also, he believes that Amazon's ad business still has 'untapped potential,' as the company continues to monetize Prime Video and expand its DSP (demand-side platform) ad-tech product. Finally, CEO Andy Jassy's leadership and margin improvement initiatives also support Thill's bullish thesis. Overall, Thill believes that despite tariffs and ad budget pressures, Amazon's strong fundamentals, scale advantages, and high-margin growth engines justify a constructive view. Recently, Bank of America analyst Justin Post reiterated a Buy rating on AMZN stock with a price target of $225. The analyst stated that AMZN's valuation is in focus as the P/E discount to Walmart (WMT) grows due to its higher China and lower grocery exposure. Notably, AMZN stock is valued at 23x 2026 GAAP P/E, a discount to WMT stock's multiple at 32x. Despite short-term uncertainties, the 5-star analyst continues to believe that Amazon is well-positioned for both AI growth and retail margin efficiencies. Is Amazon Stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell? Ahead of the Q1 results, Wall Street remains bullish on Amazon stock, with a Strong Buy consensus rating based on 45 Buys versus one Hold recommendation. The average AMZN stock price target of $246.70 implies 32.3% upside potential from current levels.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Amazon Q1 Earnings Preview: What to Expect From Upcoming Report
April 25 - Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is set to release its first-quarter results on May 1, with Wall Street anticipating strong year-over-year growth. Consensus estimates point to earnings per share of $1.36, up 39% from a year earlier. Revenue is projected to climb more than 8% to $155.1 billion. Despite macroeconomic concerns and tariff-related pressures, analysts maintain a broadly optimistic outlook, citing Amazon's scale in e-commerce, cloud computing, and advertising. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 2 Warning Sign with AMZN. Citi's Ronald Josey reiterated a Buy rating and $225 price target, expecting results to either meet or slightly exceed estimates. However, Josey noted that AWS demand and China-related tariff impacts will likely shape performance in the second half of the year. Jefferies' Brent Thill also reaffirmed a Buy but trimmed his target to $240 from $250, citing near-term revenue and margin risks tied to Chinese imports. Still, he sees AWS as a crown jewel and anticipates AI-driven tailwinds. Bank of America's Justin Post echoed that view, highlighting Amazon's valuation discount versus Walmart (NYSE:WMT) and confidence in the company's AI and retail margin gains. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
Globe and Mail
17-03-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
AMZN and NVDA: 2 Stocks in QQQ ETF with More Than 30% Upside Potential
The Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ) tracks the Nasdaq-100 index (NDX) and provides access to the performance of the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the index. The QQQ ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) offers exposure to companies that are focused on transformative, long-term growth themes such as augmented reality, cloud computing, big data, mobile payments, streaming services, and electric vehicles. Here, we will discuss Amazon (AMZN) and Nvidia (NVDA) stocks, two of the top holdings of the QQQ ETF, having more than 30% upside potential, according to Wall Street analysts. Light Up your Portfolio with Spark: Easily identify stocks' risks and opportunities. Discover stocks' market position with detailed competitor analyses. Interestingly, QQQ ETF has a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on analysts' recommendations on the 102 holdings in the fund. The average QQQ ETF price target of $604.13 implies 25.1% upside potential. Let's discuss two of the top picks of the QQQ ETF with attractive upside potential. (NASDAQ:AMZN) E-commerce and cloud computing giant is the fourth-largest holding of the QQQ ETF, accounting for 5.7% of the overall portfolio. AMZN stock has declined about 10% so far this year due to the ongoing tariff wars, macro uncertainties, and intense competition in the AI (artificial intelligence) space. However, with the exception of one, all analysts covering Amazon stock are confident about the company's long-term growth potential due to its e-commerce dominance, growing advertising revenues, and substantial AI-related growth prospects in the cloud computing AWS (Amazon Web Services) unit. Recently, Citi analyst Ronald Josey reaffirmed a Buy rating on Amazon stock with a price target of $273. The five-star analyst believes that with the launch of Alexa+ AI Assistant, the company can significantly accelerate the adoption of GenAI Agentic use cases, making Amazon a leader in this space due to the inclusion of this offering as part of Prime and Alexa's nearly 76 million device users in the U.S. Despite the ongoing challenges, AMZN stock remains a top pick for Josey. Is AMZN Stock a Good Buy? Wall Street has a Strong Buy consensus rating on Amazon stock based on 46 Buys versus just one Hold rating. The average AMZN stock price target of $270.33 implies nearly 37% upside potential. See more AMZN analyst ratings Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) Nvidia stock is the second-largest holding of the QQQ ETF, comprising 8.2% of the overall portfolio. The semiconductor giant has seen a massive jump in its revenue and earnings due to the demand for its advanced GPUs (graphic processing units) that are required to support AI workloads. NVDA stock has declined more than 9% year to date due to tariff wars, chip export restrictions, and concerns about a slowdown amid rising competition in the AI chips market. That said, most Wall Street analysts believe that the company is well-positioned to capture the massive demand for advanced AI chips. They are confident about Nvidia boosting its revenue through its Blackwell platform and continued innovation. Recently, Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh reiterated a Buy rating on Nvidia stock but lowered the price target to $168 from $175 to reflect multiple compression in the AI space due to concerns over slowing growth. Nevertheless, the 4.4-rated analyst continues to see NVDA as a dominant player, backed by its superior hardware and software stack, as the company ramps up its Blackwell offering and maintains leadership with its CUDA software platform. What Is the Prediction for Nvidia Stock? With 39 Buys and three Holds, NVDA stock scores a Strong Buy consensus rating on TipRanks. The average NVDA stock price target of $177.23 implies about 46% upside potential from current levels. See more NVDA analyst ratings Disclosure
BBC News
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Rema, Josey, P.priime and Trace Africa award 2025 full winners list
Divine Ikubor wey pipo sabi as Reman win big for Trace awards as im win di album of di year award. Also, win producer of di year for di event wey hold on Wednesday night for di Mora Resort, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Organisers of di Trace Awards say dem show di rich Afro music through genres like Afrobeat, dancehall, hip-hop, Afropop, mbalax, amapiano, zouk, kizomba, genge, coupé-décalé, bongo flava, soukous, gospel, rap, raï, kompa, R&B, and rumba. Na artistes from over 30 kontries for Africa, South America, di Caribbean, di Indian Ocean, and Europe compete for 24 categories. Album of di Year Burna Boy – I Told Them (Nigeria) Asake – Lungu Boy (Nigeria) Rema – Heis (Nigeria) Winner Josey – Vibration Universelle (Ivory Coast) Amaarae – Fountain Baby (Ghana) King Promise – True To Self (Ghana) Stonebwoy – 5th Dimension (Ghana) Toofan – Stamina (Togo) Best Dancer Ikorodu Boys (Nigeria) Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana) Incredible Zigi (Ghana) Kamo Mphela (South Africa) Telminho (Angola) Makhadzi (South Africa) Winner Ordinateur (Ivory Coast) Issac Kalonji (Democratic Republic of Congo) Best Producer Kelvin Momo – 'Sewe' (South Africa) – 'MMS' (Nigeria) Winner DJ Maphorisa – 'Mnike' (South Africa) Tam Sir – 'Coup du Marteau' (Ivory Coast) Sarz – 'Happiness' (Nigeria) Jae 5 – 'Perfect Combi' (Ghana) KDDO – 'For Certain' (Party Next Door) (Nigeria) London – 'Ozeba' (Nigeria) Kabza De Small – 'Imithandazo' (South Africa) Best Artist Eastern Africa Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) Bien (Kenya) Winner Joshua Baraka (Uganda) Harmonize (Tanzania) Rophnan (Ethiopia) Marioo (Tanzania) Zuchu (Tanzania) Nandy (Tanzania) Best Artist Francophone Africa Didi B (Ivory Coast) Josey (Ivory Coast) Winner Tidiane Mario (Congo) Gaz Mawete (Democratic Republic of Congo) Wally B. Seck (Senegal) PhillBill (Cameroon) Best Artist (Lusophone Africa) Calema (São Tomé and Príncipe) Landrick (Angola) Chelsea Dinorath (Angola) Winner Twenty Fingers (Mozambique) Mr. Bow (Mozambique) Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde) International and Diaspora Awards nominees Best Artist (Europe) Central Cee (United Kingdom) Kalash (France/Martinique) Darkoo (United Kingdom) Joe Dwet File (France/Haiti) Winner Jungeli (France) Franglish (France) Aya Nakamura (France/Mali) Best Artist (Brazil) Racionais MC's (Brazil) MC IG (Brazil) Péricles (Brazil) Tasha & Tracie (Brazil) Ludmilla (Brazil) Duquesa (Brazil) Winner Best Artist (Caribbean) Venssy (French Guiana) Mathieu White (Guadeloupe) Meryl (Martinique) Nesly (French Guiana) Shenseea (Jamaica) Kenny Haiti (Haiti)
