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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NVIDIA Gains Momentum Ahead of Q1 Earnings: ETFs in Focus
AI leader NVIDIA NVDA is in the spotlight as it is set to release its fiscal first-quarter 2026 results after market close on May 28. The chipmaker has gained momentum in recent weeks ahead of its earnings chipmaker has gained 5.1% over the past three months compared with the industry's growth of 3.5%. NVIDIA reclaimed $3 trillion in its market cap early this month. The strong trend is likely to continue if it comes up with an earnings beat (read: NVIDIA Reclaims $3 Trillion: ETFs to Bet On). ETFs having the largest allocation to NVIDIA will be in focus ahead of its earnings report. These include Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF SHOC, VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF SMH, VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF SMHX, YieldMax Target 12 Semiconductor Option Income ETF SOXY and Columbia Semiconductor and Technology ETF SEMI. NVIDIA currently has an Earnings ESP of -0.41% and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). According to our methodology, the combination of a positive Earnings ESPand a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 increases the chances of an earnings beat. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP AI leader saw negative earnings estimate revisions of a couple of cents for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 over the past seven days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate calls for 39.3% revenue growth and 63.9% earnings growth in the fiscal first quarter. NVIDIA's earnings surprise history is also good, as it delivered an earnings surprise of 7.92%, on average, in the last four quarters. NVIDIA Corporation price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | NVIDIA Corporation Quote NVIDIA has a Growth Score of A, suggesting that it is primed for Street analysts maintained their bullish view on the stock, with a recommendation of 1.36 on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), made by 45 brokerage firms. Of these, 37 are Strong Buy and two are Buy. Strong Buy and Buy, respectively, account for 82.22% and 4.44% of all on short-term price targets offered by 42 analysts, the average price target for NVIDIA comes to $167.00. The forecasts range from a low of $100.00 to a high of $220.00. NVIDIA is a global leader in the AI chip market, controlling between 80% and 95% of the market, according to Reuters. Its success is largely attributed to its leadership in developing advanced graphics processing units (GPUs), which are unmatched in producing processors that power artificial intelligence systems, including generative AI, the technology backing OpenAI's ChatGPT that can create text, images and other media. Most analysts believe NVIDIA will become far more valuable in the future due to its dominance in the billion-dollar AI chip is once again poised to redefine the AI landscape with the upcoming launch of its new AI chipset. The mass production is likely to begin as early as next the last earnings conference call, CEO Jensen Huang said demand for NVIDIA's Blackwell chip, its latest chip for powering AI servers, "is amazing" and predicted more to come. He expressed confidence in NVIDIA's future, noting that the company is at the center of what he described as the 'next wave' of AI innovations. Huang said, 'AI is advancing at light speed as agentic AI and physical AI set the stage for the next wave of AI to revolutionize the largest industries.'The AI darling offered a bullish revenue outlook for the to-be-reported quarter and optimism about its next-generation AI Blackwell chips. For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the graphics chipmaker expects revenues of $43 billion, plus or minus 2%. As NVIDIA continues to ride the wave of AI demand, it will continue to grow in the coming year (read: Tech ETFs at the Forefront of the Current Market Rally). NVIDIA is currently trading at a P/E ratio of 31.37, slightly lower than the Semiconductor - General industry average of 31.58. Further, the stock is currently trading at a PEG ratio of 1.27, much lower than the industry average of 2.10. The lower the PEG ratio, the better the value, as investors would pay less for each unit of earnings. Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (SHOC) – NVIDIA exposure: 22.9%VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH) – NVIDIA exposure: 21%VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX) – NVIDIA exposure: 20.5%YieldMax Target 12 Semiconductor Option Income ETF (SOXY) – NVIDIA exposure: 19.4%Columbia Semiconductor and Technology ETF (SEMI) – NVIDIA exposure: 17.1% Investors seeking to take on more risk could bet on single-stock ETFs with 200% exposure to NVIDIA. These include T-REX 2X Long NVIDIA Daily Target ETF NVDX and the GraniteShares 2x Long NVDA Daily ETF NVDA WeeklyPay ETF NVW seeks to provide weekly distributions and calendar week returns, equal to 1.2 times (120%) the calendar week total return of NVIDIA shares. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): ETF Research Reports Columbia Select Technology ETF (SEMI): ETF Research Reports Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (SHOC): ETF Research Reports VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX): ETF Research Reports This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research 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
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NVIDIA Reclaims $3 Trillion: ETFs to Bet On
Amid the latest rally brought in by trade talks optimism, NVIDIA NVDA reclaimed $3 trillion in its market cap by surging 50% from its April low. A strategic partnership with a state-backed Saudi Arabian AI company also drove the stock higher. Investors seeking to capitalize on the growth story could consider investing in ETFs with the largest allocation to the AI chipmaker. These include Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF SHOC, VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF SMH, VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF SMHX, YieldMax Target 12 Semiconductor Option Income ETF SOXY and Columbia Semiconductor and Technology ETF SEMI. The United States and China have agreed to substantially roll back tariffs on each other's goods for an initial 90-day period. Under the agreement, the United States will reduce tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, while China will lower its tariffs on American imports from 125% to 10%. This development alleviated investor concerns about escalating trade tensions and their potential impact on technology companies like NVIDIA (read: Tap Mag-7 ETFs on Temporary US-China Trade Truce). The two firms revealed plans to build next-generation AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The agreement, unveiled as President Trump began a four-day tour of the Middle East, involves NVIDIA supplying several hundred thousand advanced GPUs over the next five years to an AI subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund. The partnership will begin with the deployment of a supercomputer powered by 18,000 NVIDIA GB300 chips. In a major policy shift, reports indicate that the Trump administration is considering lifting export restrictions on AI chips to the UAE — a move that could authorize shipments of over one million NVIDIA units. The development will significantly broaden the AI chipmaker's market reach and help reduce exposure to regions impacted by U.S.-China tensions, positioning the company for sustained international growth (read: AI ETFs Set to Gain on Robust Meta, Microsoft Earnings). Although NVIDIA is down nearly 3% in 2025, its recent gains point to a potential turnaround. The stock is currently trading at a P/E ratio of 8.67, in line with the Semiconductor - General industry. Analysts remain optimistic about the chipmaker's growth prospects, citing strong demand for AI chips and strategic international partnerships. Further, the stock is currently trading at a PEG ratio of 1.16, much lower than the industry average of 2.21. The lower the PEG ratio, the better the value, as investors would pay less for each unit of earnings. Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (SHOC)Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF seeks broad market exposure to the U.S. semiconductor sector. It follows the Bloomberg US Listed Semiconductors Select Total Return Index and holds 32 stocks in its basket, with NVIDIA accounting for the top firm at 21.9%. Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF has an AUM of $73.9 million and charges 40 bps in annual fees. It trades in a volume of 12,000 shares per day on average and sports a Zacks ETF Rank #1 (Strong Buy).VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH)VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF offers exposure to companies involved in semiconductor production and equipment. It follows the MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index, which tracks the most liquid companies in the industry based on market capitalization and trading volume. VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF holds 26 stocks in its basket, with NVIDIA occupying the top position at 19.7%. It has managed assets worth $19.8 billion and charges 35 bps in annual fees and expenses. SMH trades in an average daily volume of 7.5 million shares and flaunts a Zacks ETF Rank # Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX)VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF offers exposure to companies involved in semiconductor production and is classified as a fabless. It follows the MarketVector US Listed Fabless Semiconductor Index and holds 23 stocks in its basket. NVIDIA takes the top spot at 19.7% share. VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF has accumulated $40.2 million in its asset base. It charges 35 bps in annual fees and trades in a volume of 38,000 shares. SMHX has a Zacks ETF Rank #1 (read: 5 Top-Ranked ETFs That Have Outperformed S&P 500 Since April Low).YieldMax Target 12 Semiconductor Option Income ETF (SOXY) YieldMax Target 12 Semiconductor Option Income ETF is an actively managed ETF that seeks a target annual income level of 12% and capital appreciation via direct investments in a select portfolio of semiconductor companies. NVIDIA occupies the top position in the portfolio with an 18.8% share. YieldMax Target 12 Semiconductor Option Income ETF debuted in last December and has gathered $5.5 million in its asset base. It charges 99 bps in annual fees and trades in an average daily volume of 3,000 Semiconductor and Technology ETF (SEMI) Columbia Semiconductor and Technology ETF is an actively managed ETF that focuses on semiconductor and semiconductor-related businesses that may be poised to benefit from technology innovation and disruption. It holds 35 stocks in its basket, with NVIDIA occupying the top position at 16.6%. Columbia Semiconductor and Technology ETF has amassed $34.6 million in its asset base and trades in an average daily volume of 6,000 shares. It charges 75 bps in fees per year. Risk-aggressive investors could bet on single-stock ETFs with 200% exposure to NVIDIA. These include the T-REX 2X Long NVIDIA Daily Target ETF NVDX and the GraniteShares 2x Long NVDA Daily ETF NVDA WeeklyPay ETF NVW seeks to provide weekly distributions and calendar week returns, equal to 1.2 times (120%) the calendar week total return of NVIDIA shares. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): ETF Research Reports Columbia Select Technology ETF (SEMI): ETF Research Reports Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (SHOC): ETF Research Reports VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX): ETF Research Reports This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
Zawya
15-03-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat Conclude Monitoring Visit to the SADC Humanitarian Operations Centre
Following a courtesy call to the President of the National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction of Mozambique (INGD), H.E. Luisa Celma Meque, the joint monitoring mission held a technical consultative meeting with the Institute in Maputo from 28-28 February 2025. During the meeting, INGD gave a presentation on the various disaster risk reduction initiatives it is engaged in, and a specific presentation was made on the ongoing multi-hazard early warning projects. INGD is receiving support from the CIMA Research Foundation to expand its situation room and align it with the continental and regional situation room at the SADC Humanitarian and Emergency Operations Centre (SHOC). The AU Commission, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) made presentations on the various projects they are implementing. Ms Teresa Pinto, the AUC Technical Coordinator for Disaster Risk Reduction, gave an overview of the DRR Unit and the multiple projects, including the Disaster Risk Governance Project and the Africa Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Early Action System (AMHEWAS) Programme. Ms Nomsa Dube, the AMHEWAS Programme Manager, presented an overview of the programme. Mr Lusajo Ambukege, the AMHEWAS Senior Early Warning Expert, delved into the AMHEWAS Situation Room and its operations and products. He underlined the interoperability model, highlighting the need for interconnected systems. The SADC, IFRC, and OCHA made presentations on the Disaster Risk Management Strengthening in SADC (DRMSS) programme and its various components. From February 26 to 28, the monitoring mission visited the emergency operations centre in Nacala province. The monitoring visit to SHOC kicked off with a courtesy visit to the regional INGD office in Nacala on the 26th. The monitoring visit then proceeded to the Centre, where Anderson Banda, the Director, and the technical team gave updates on the operationalisation of the Centre. The DRMSS project has catalysed other partnerships and facilitated the SHOC's equipping. Presentations were made by the AUC, SADC, IFRC, and OCHA on the AUC DRR Unit, the AMHEWAS programme, and various components of the DRMSS programme, which support the operationalisation of the SHOC. The participants later visited the SHOC's Situation Room, where they were presented with the room's operations and various products. The Centre is already issuing impact-based advisories on various hazards that affect the region. Efforts are underway to include other risks, such as earthquakes, lightning, and wildfires. Discussions focused on potential areas of collaboration between the AUC, SADC, its DRMSS partners, and the WFP. The organisations present agreed that there is a need for continued cooperation to ensure the operationalisation of AMHEWAS is cascaded through SHOC to the SADC Member States. Mrs. Faith Chivava, the AUC consultant working on the Transboundary Early Warning and Disaster Risk Management (DRM) guidelines, presented the draft report for input by the participants in the meeting. The monitoring visit concluded with a session in which the organisations present developed a matrix outlining potential areas of collaboration in various activities. The AUC, SADC, IFRC, OCHA, and WFP are committed to developing and implementing joint activities such as capacity building, coordination, transboundary DRM, and situation rooms. Collaborating Partners on the AUC's Disaster Risk Reduction Portfolio The European Union's Intra-ACP Natural Disaster Risk Programme catalysed the African Union Commission's disaster risk reduction activities. Through this solid foundation, The Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Unit has expanded its scope and established programmes, including AMHEWAS, the Africa Urban Resilience Programme, and the Sahel Resilience Project. In addition to the EU, the DRR functions are also supported by the generous governments of Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Angola, as well as implementing partners, namely, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank (WB), the CIMA Research Foundation, and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of Germany. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union (AU).
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tech ETFs Sink on Rise of China's DeepSeek AI
U.S. tech-focused ETFs tumbled Monday, as fears spread that China's DeepSeek AI will grab market share from tech giants like Nvidia Corp. and Tesla Inc. that had been leading markets higher, and that its reportedly cheaper, faster processes will pull spending from the domestic semiconductor industry. The tech-heavy $333 billion Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), whose top holdings include AI heavyweights Nvidia, Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. fell 2.7% while the $26 billion VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) slid 8.7% after DeepSeek demonstrated it could create competitive AI models for $6 million—far below the billions spent by U.S. tech giants. Nvidia shares plunged 12%, pulling down ETFs where it holds top positions. The stock makes up more than 20% of the Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (SHOC) portfolio and just over 18% of iShares Global Tech ETF (IXN) holdings, which fell 1.6% and 4.6% respectively. A broad range of tech exchange-traded funds fell as investors grappled with DeepSeek's potential to upend the artificial intelligence landscape. DeepSeek's $6 million model has rattled semiconductor ETF investors by challenging the multi-billion dollar investments made by U.S. tech firms in AI development. The Kurv Technology Titans Select ETF (KQQQ) fell 3.1%, reflecting the broad impact across tech-focused funds. At the same time, China-focused funds moved higher, along with volatility and consumer-focused sectors. The iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) rose 0.6% and the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) added 0.2%, data show. The ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY) jumped 8.6% while the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) and Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) rose 1.3% and nearly 1%, respectively, according to data. Meanwhile, the Tech Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) dropped about 4%. The GraniteShares 2x Short NVDA Daily ETF (NDV) soared more than 27% as Nvidia posted its largest single-day decline of 2025. Meta and Microsoft, which each pledged $65 billion for AI infrastructure in 2025, fell 3.1% and 3.8%, respectively. These declines hit the KraneShares Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AGIX), which holds Meta at 7.6% and Microsoft at 7.5%, pushing the fund down 3.5%. Meanwhile, the Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX), with Meta as its largest holding at almost 23% followed by a 13% stake in Google parent Alphabet Inc., fell nearly 1%.Permalink | © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved Sign in to access your portfolio
