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23-07-2025
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Analyst Explains How Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Can Reach $600
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the . Brian Schwartz, Oppenheimer analyst, recently talked about Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) during a program on CNBC and explained his bullish case for the company. The analyst has a $600 price target for the stock, which shows a 17% upside potential from July 21 stock price. 'What's going to get Microsoft stock specifically to our price target is going to be upside potential that we think is going to exist from the earnings and their cash flow. As the spending ramps in the near term, we think that the earnings power could be 15% higher than what investors are currently thinking over the next 12 months from Microsoft. That combined with if they can maintain an accelerated growth within the core business, that too could drive a higher multiple for Microsoft.' Photo by Adam Nowakowski on Unsplash Mar Vista U.S. Quality Premier Strategy stated the following regarding Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) in its second quarter 2025 investor letter: 'Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares rebounded in calendar Q2 following a strong fiscal Q3 2025 (March quarter), driven by accelerating demand for AI-related Azure services. Robust second-half momentum, coupled with strong bookings as reflected in the Remaining Performance Obligation exceeding $300 billion (+33% year over year), helped ease investor concerns around enterprise IT spending and the long-term return potential of Microsoft's substantial AI infrastructure investments. While we acknowledge the potential of MSFT as an investment, 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 extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the . READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. 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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23-07-2025
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Analyst Says He's Going to ‘Sleep Like a Baby' After Trimming Oracle (ORCL) Position
Oracle Corp (NYSE:ORCL) is one of the . Jim Lebenthal, partner at Cerity Partners, explained in a recent program on CNBC why he's trimming his position in Oracle Corp (NYSE:ORCL). 'I've been in the stock 2 and a half years. I'm up 150%. It's become a very big position. I'm trimming the stock. I'm going to sleep like a baby tonight trimming the stock. I'm still going to own shares. However, we're entering earnings season. We all know that in earnings season something gets stupidly dislocated. I have been fully invested. I need to have some dry powder. If I want to buy low, I have to sell high. That's the name of the game.' Lebenthal, however, insisted that he's not 'hating on' Oracle Corp (NYSE:ORCL). He said he first bought the stock when it was around $86. For fiscal 2026, Oracle expects strong cloud growth amid rising AI datacenter demand. The company is spending heavily in Cloud infrastructure. The stock has gained about 68% over the past year and its P/E is now above 50. As most of its revenue now comes from cloud services, any slowdown in AI momentum could weigh on growth and margins. Photo by Science in HD on Unsplash Mar Vista U.S. Quality Strategy stated the following regarding Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) in its second quarter 2025 investor letter: 'Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) shares rebounded from the pressure experienced in calendar Q1 2025, as concerns about tariffs impacting IT budgets proved to be overstated. The company reported a strong fiscal Q4 2025 (May quarter), driven by robust demand for its hyperscale cloud offering, OCI Gen 2, which supports large language models. While we acknowledge the potential of ORCL as an investment, 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 extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the . READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
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12-07-2025
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Oracle Corporation's (ORCL) Long-Term Investments Are Paying Off
Mar Vista Investment Partners, LLC, an investment management company, released its 'Mar Vista U.S. Quality Strategy' second-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The first half of 2025 concluded on a remarkable note, with U.S. stocks bouncing back from earlier volatility to reach new record highs. The S&P 500® Index and the Nasdaq Composite led the recovery, both ending the second quarter at all-time peaks. In the second quarter, the strategy returned +12.40% net of fees, compared to +11.10% and +10.94% returns for the Russell 1000 Index and the S&P 500 Index, respectively. In addition, please check the fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2025. In its second quarter 2025 investor letter, Mar Vista U.S. Quality Strategy highlighted stocks such as Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL). Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) offers products and services that address enterprise information technology environments. The one-month return of Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) was 9.19%, and its shares gained 62.33% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On July 10, 2025, Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) stock closed at $235.00 per share, with a market capitalization of $660.075 billion. Mar Vista U.S. Quality Strategy stated the following regarding Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) in its second quarter 2025 investor letter: "Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) shares rebounded from the pressure experienced in calendar Q1 2025, as concerns about tariffs impacting IT budgets proved to be overstated. The company reported a strong fiscal Q4 2025 (May quarter), driven by robust demand for its hyperscale cloud offering, OCI Gen 2, which supports large language models. A team of IT professionals meticulously crafting a large-scale enterprise performance management system. Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 97 hedge fund portfolios held Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 105 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of ORCL as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. In another article, we covered Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) and shared ClearBridge Dividend Strategy's views on the company. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q2 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. 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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12-07-2025
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What Gives Apple (AAPL) a Competitive Edge?
Mar Vista Investment Partners, LLC, an investment management company, released its 'Mar Vista U.S. Quality Premier Strategy' second-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The first half of 2025 concluded on a remarkable note, with U.S. stocks bouncing back from earlier volatility to reach new record highs. The S&P 500® Index and the Nasdaq Composite led the recovery, both ending the second quarter at all-time peaks. In the second quarter, the strategy returned +14.29% net of fees, compared to +11.10% and +10.94% returns for the Russell 1000 Index and the S&P 500 Index, respectively. In addition, please check the fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2025. In its second quarter 2025 investor letter, Mar Vista U.S. Quality Premier Strategy highlighted stocks such as Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is an American multinational company that designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories. The one-month return of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) was 8.12%, and its shares lost 7.86% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On July 10, 2025, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock closed at $212.41 per share, with a market capitalization of $3.173 trillion. Mar Vista U.S. Quality Premier Strategy stated the following regarding Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) in its second quarter 2025 investor letter: "Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares came under pressure in the first half of calendar 2025 amid concerns over softening iPhone demand, rising competition from Huawei in China, challenges related to the rollout of Apple Intelligence, its new on-device AI offering, and potential tariff-related headwinds. Despite these near-term pressures, we continue to view Apple as a competitively advantaged business, anchored by the strength of its ecosystem. With over 2 billion active devices and more than 1 billion paying subscribers, Apple benefits from a loyal customer base and a growing stream of high-margin, recurring services revenue. This stable cash flow enables continued investment in innovation, even during periods of cyclical softness. We believe the current headwinds are transitory, and Apple remains well-positioned to lead in the emerging category of AI-enabled edge devices." An Apple store displaying the latest in consumer electronics, from smartphones to wearables. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is in 8th position on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 159 hedge fund portfolios held Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) at the end of the first quarter, which was 166 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of AAPL as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. In another article, we covered Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and shared the list of best stocks to invest in for good returns. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q2 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Sign in to access your portfolio
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12-07-2025
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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Declined Amid Broad Sell-Off in Healthcare
Mar Vista Investment Partners, LLC, an investment management company, released its 'Mar Vista U.S. Quality Premier Strategy' second-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The first half of 2025 concluded on a remarkable note, with U.S. stocks bouncing back from earlier volatility to reach new record highs. The S&P 500® Index and the Nasdaq Composite led the recovery, both ending the second quarter at all-time peaks. In the second quarter, the strategy returned +14.29% net of fees, compared to +11.10% and +10.94% returns for the Russell 1000 Index and the S&P 500 Index, respectively. In addition, please check the fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2025. In its second quarter 2025 investor letter, Mar Vista U.S. Quality Premier Strategy highlighted stocks such as Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ). Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) is a multinational company that engages in the research, development, and manufacturing of products in the healthcare field. The one-month return of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) was 0.38%, and its shares gained 5.21% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On July 10, 2025, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) stock closed at $157.69 per share, with a market capitalization of $382.837 billion. Mar Vista U.S. Quality Premier Strategy stated the following regarding Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) in its second quarter 2025 investor letter: "Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) declined 7% during the quarter amid a broad selloff in healthcare which led to the sector's worst relative performance in twenty-five years. Proposed regulatory changes and tariffs impacting drug prices, research and development investments, manufacturing and insurance coverage all converged to create uncertainty for the sector. JNJ also suffered a setback to put talc liabilities behind them when a Texas court ruled the company's bankruptcy strategy was not allowed. The company will return to litigating lawsuits in the courts, where the company has won 15 out of 16 cases." A smiling baby with an array of baby care products in the foreground. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 91 hedge fund portfolios held Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 98 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of JNJ as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. In another article, we covered Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) and shared the list of most undervalued NYSE stocks to buy. In the previous quarter, Mar Vista U.S. Quality Select Strategy attributed Johnson & Johnson's (NYSE:JNJ) rise to strong fundamentals and favorable market sentiment. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q2 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
