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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: AppLovin and Sea Limited
Chicago, IL – June 4, 2025 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights AppLovin APP and Sea Limited SE. President Trump spooked investors late last week by claiming that China broke its trade agreement with the US. President Xi of China responded over the weekend, stating it was the US that failed to remain in accordance with the unwritten terms of the deal. It was the latest flare-up in the tariff war. And yet despite the headlines, markets appear to be looking past the noise (as they often do). There are countless examples of this throughout history. And in just the last few days, we've seen fairly calm trading through not just this tit-for-tat argument over who broke the rules first, but a whole bunch of events including increased steel tariffs, a Ukraine attack on Russian airbases, and a terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado. It's a sign that markets are now reacting in a different way to tariff news, as opposed to prior months where we saw daily volatility at the slightest hint of the word. The fact that stocks are seeing through any short-term uncertainty adds to the bullish case. The market is now telling us two things. First, it's to expect a quicker-than-anticipated resolution to most tariff issues and trade wars. And alongside that, the assumption is that inflation remains under control, which will allow the Fed to resume the rate-cutting process. This should provide a further tailwind to equity prices. Inflation has remained tame this year even in the face of President Trump's tariffs. The Fed's preferred inflation gauge – the 'core' PCE index – rose 2.5% on an annual basis in April, below the 2.7% annualized rate recorded in March. Core prices rose 0.1% on a monthly basis. April's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed inflation pressures actually eased, despite it being the first month that many tariffs were in effect. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that consumer prices increased just 2.3% over the prior year, below estimates of 2.4%. It marked the lowest annual increase since February 2021. Despite the evidence, some Fed officials remain unconvinced. Minutes from the Fed's May meeting revealed members acknowledged 'difficult tradeoffs' that could impend their dual mandates of maximum employment and price stability. Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari stated last week that there is now a 'healthy debate' within the Fed about whether any inflation prompted by Trump's tariffs will be transitory. While several officials are 'looking through' the potential effects, Kashkari hinted he'd like to maintain the current rate 'until there is more clarity on the path for tariffs and their impact on prices.' Federal Reserve governor Chris Waller is in the transitory camp. In a speech in Seoul, South Korea on Monday, Waller said that any tariff-induced inflation 'will not be persistent' and that inflation expectations 'are anchored.' In a more dovish signal, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack recently indicated that policymakers could move forward with a rate cut in June if the data comes in as expected. 'If we have clear and convincing data by June, then I think you'll see the committee move if we know which way is the right way to move at that point in time,' Hammack said. Market participants are pricing in two rate cuts this year, with the first likely coming in September. Fed Chair Jerome Powell met with President Trump at the White House last week to discuss economic developments including for 'growth, employment, and inflation.' It's no secret that Trump has been vocal about his distaste for Powell's unwillingness to lower interest rates. Several stocks are making new 52-week highs before the major US indexes. Stocks that leap into new high ground ahead of the indexes typically go on to lead during any subsequent rally. A Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), AppLovin operates a mobile app marketing platform which provides tools to developers to improve the monetization and marketing of their content in the United States and internationally. The Palo Alto, California-based company's business to date has largely been driven by ads for mobile gamers, but that is changing as the company looks to diversify. AppLovin's newer e-commerce beta program includes several hundred advertisers, including companies involved in the beauty and cosmetics industry. AppLovin surpassed earnings estimates in each of the past eight quarters, and has delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 22.9%. There's been a lot of chatter about APP stock potentially slowing down this year following last year's 712% meteoric rise. But analysts are projecting the momentum to continue in 2025. Full-year EPS estimates have been raised by 23.02% in the past 60 days to $8.39 per share. If the company is able to achieve this, it would translate to a phenomenal growth rate of 85.2% versus last year. Revenues are anticipated to climb 24.3% to $5.85 billion. Another stock that is outperforming this year is Sea Limited, a Singapore-based tech company that provides the largest e-commerce offering in Southeast Asia. Part of the Zacks Internet – Software industry group, which currently ranks in the top 22% out of approximately 250 industries, Sea also offers digital financial services as well as digital entertainment and gaming services. A combination of improving e-commerce margins and faster growth in the more profitable gaming and financial services segments bodes well for Sea stock in 2025. Analysts covering SE stock raised their fiscal 2025 EPS estimates by 1.44% in the past 60 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate currently stands at $4.23 per share, reflecting 151.8% growth versus last year. Analysts forecast Sea's businesses will collect more than $22.37 billion in total revenues this year, a 32% jump relative to 2024 figures. Many individual stocks are now forming proper bases, another sign that this latest push higher has legs. These two leaders are outperforming the market and are poised for further advances. Declining volatility surrounding tariffs and a tame inflation trend suggest more gains are on the horizon. While the Fed remains divided on the path for its policy rate, market participants are still pricing in two cuts this year. Be sure to take advantage of all that Zacks has to offer to uncover leading stocks as this bull market resumes. Since 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P's +7.7% average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +48.4%, +50.2% and +56.7% per year. Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation. See Stocks Free >> Media Contact Zacks Investment Research 800-767-3771 ext. 9339 support@ Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release. 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 Sea Limited Sponsored ADR (SE) : Free Stock Analysis Report AppLovin Corporation (APP) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
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21-05-2025
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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum, SoundHoundAI, Nvidia and Carvana
Chicago, IL – May 15, 2025 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Rigetti Computing RGTI, D-Wave Quantum QBTS, SoundHoundAI SOUN, Nvidia NVDA and Carvana CVNA. Momentum stocks are stocks that are trending upward at a much more rapid pace than the market. Unlike the rest of the market, speculative momentum stocks are driven by hopes about the future, innovation, psychology, animal spirits, market momentum, and strong industry groups. While many legacy investors shy away from these stocks, retail traders with a short-to-intermediate time frame and the benefit of flexibility can profit from these stocks through chart reading and risk management. Today, we will discuss three momentum stocks in hot industry groups that are breaking out. While quantum computing has yet to generate substantial profits, many forward-looking investors are eager to get in on the ground floor. Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock Rigetti Computing is 'on a mission to build the world's most powerful quantum computers to help solve some of the most important and pressing problems in the world.' While the company has just over $1 million in revenue, that number is expected to explode to $37.65 million next year (according to Zacks Consensus Estimates). Meanwhile, RGTI has recently landed several government contracts, including one with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). RGTI is currently breaking out of a long base structure after correcting to the 200-day moving average. Finally, Rigetti is a member of the QC industry group, which includes strong performers like D-Wave Quantum. Unfortunately, most of the AI leaders on Wall Street are slower-moving mega-cap tech stocks. While these stocks have performed well, they do not offer super-performance. That said, SoundHoundAI, a global leader in AI voice solutions, is an exception. SOUN, which has a similar pattern as RGTI, enjoys a multi-faceted partnership with AI leader Nvidia. In late 2022, e-commerce car company Carvana was on the brink of bankruptcy, with its share price in the single digits. However, the company was able to secure financing and turn the fundamental picture 180 degrees. Since then, the CVNA shares have soared from single digits to over $300 a share today. The stock is again breaking out on its price chart and earns a robust Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating. Momentum stocks offer nimble traders opportunities for super performance. Quantum computing and AI stocks provide traders the best opportunities in the current market environment. Since 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P's +7.7% average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +48.4%, +50.2% and +56.7% per year. Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation. See Stocks Free >> Media Contact Zacks Investment Research 800-767-3771 ext. 9339 support@ Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release. 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 Carvana Co. (CVNA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) : Free Stock Analysis Report SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) : Free Stock Analysis Report D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) : Free Stock Analysis Report 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
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20-05-2025
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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Moody's, Broadcom, Microsoft and CoreWeave
Chicago, IL – May 20, 2025– Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Moody's MCO, Broadcom AVGO, Microsoft MSFT and CoreWeave CRWV. In poker, a "tell" is a player's subtle character or demeanor change that can unknowingly tip off an opponent and provide crucial information about how strong a hand they may have. The best and most powerful market tell on Wall Street is price action versus news. When the market gets hit with bad news, how fast it rebounds can be a tell for savvy investors. Friday, after the market closed, the Nasdaq and other major US indices fell more than 1% after Moody's credit rating agency downgraded US debt based on the rising US budget deficit. Though stocks suffered a knee-jerk reaction Friday evening, cooler heads prevailed Monday, and stocks shook off the bad news. Such action is a hallmark of a bull market. Savvy investors should ask themselves, "If bad news can't bring down stocks, what is likely to occur when there is no news?" BeSpoke Investment Group (@bespokeinvest) posted a fascinating chart recently that compared the releases of Netscape versus ChatGPT. The precedent, which tracks the tech-heavy Nasdaq, is very similar and provides a strong precedent. After all, the release of the Netscape web browser jump-started the internet boom in the late 1990s, while the ChatGPT chatbot release brought large language models (LLMs) to the masses and started the AI revolution. The overlayed chart shows the current Nasdaq tracking the late 1990s precedent very closely, rising 74.18% through 617 days, while the 90s example tracked 93.42% through the same time. Beyond the price action in the Nasdaq, the performance in individual AI names like Broadcom, Microsoft and CoreWeave shows that the party may just be getting started. If there's anything baseball's steroid era taught, it's that power and distance are correlated. Muscular hitters like Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa smashed records and often hit baseballs out of the stadium. The same metaphor holds for stocks. The S&P 500 Index screamed higher by more than 19% in just 27 days following a warming of trade tensions between the US and China. Considering that S&P 500 returns are historically ~10%, most amateur investors may assume that the market is done moving higher for the year. However, historical data from Ryan Detrick (@ryandetrick) of Carson Investment Research shows us that the exact opposite is true. In fact, since 1950, the S&P 500 Index has been higher one year later 100% of the time when it gains more than 19% in 27 trading days. On Wall Street, just like in poker, observing the subtle tells can be incredibly insightful. The market's resilient reaction to the Moody's downgrade, coupled with the historical precedent of the late 1990s, signals a bullish market ahead. Why Haven't You Looked at Zacks' Top Stocks? Since 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P's +7.7% average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +48.4%, +50.2% and +56.7% per year. Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation. See Stocks Free >> Media Contact Zacks Investment Research 800-767-3771 ext. 9339 support@ Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release. 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 Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Moody's Corporation (MCO) : Free Stock Analysis Report Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) : Free Stock Analysis Report CoreWeave Inc. (CRWV) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: UnitedHealth Group
Chicago, IL – May 20, 2025– Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights UnitedHealth Group Rank #5 (Strong Sell) stock UnitedHealth Group is the largest health insurance company in the United States. UNH, which generated ~$400 billion in revenue last year, provides a variety of health care products and services, including health maintenance organizations (HMOs), point of service plans (POS), preferred provider organizations (PPOs), and managed fee-for-service programs. Meanwhile, the company boasts the largest and most diverse membership base within the managed-care organization market, giving it significant competitive advantages. Through several strategic acquisitions, UNH has transformed from a pure health insurer to a comprehensive healthcare provider. Until recently, UNH stock was a model of resilience. Over the past year, however, UNH has had to weather a monumental storm of headwinds including a spike in medical costs and expenses, a cyber-attack, and the murder of UNH health insurance unit CEO Brian Thompson (and some of the backlash that came with it). Despite the barrage of negative news headlines, UNH shares traded just shy of all-time highs as early as last month. However, UNH shares have been destroyed since then, plunging more than 50% in a month and marking the healthcare juggernaut's worst drawdown since the Great Financial Crisis of 2008. While the price action was firm until recently, investor confidence was rattled and shares unraveled rapidly after the unexpected departure of CEO Andrew Witty, a Medicare investigation into UNH, and suspended earnings guidance. With negative news reaching a fever pitch, shares plunging, and investor fear rising, is now the time to buy shares of UNH? Heavy insider buying in a short period is one of the best "tells" savvy investors can observe for a prospective stock. Last week, UNH insiders put their money where their mouth is and bought a sizable amount of stock. The latest insider trading disclosure shows that returning CEO Stephen Hemsley, who had a previous and successful stint as UNH CEO from 2006 to 2017, bought $25 million worth of shares on Friday, May 16th. Meanwhile, UNH President and CEO John F Rex accumulated nearly $5 million worth of UNH while three directors also looked to take advantage of lower stock prices. Such concentrated insider buying leads me to believe that insiders are confident that the company's issues will be resolved – and possibly soon. "Google Trends" analyzes the popularity of search queries on the internet. The term "Short UNH" has spiked to its highest levels in history. Previous spikes have marked significant intermediate bottoms in the stock. The UNH daily chart illustrates significant signs of downside exhaustion, including a hammer reversal candle, extreme volume (the highest since the Great Financial Crisis), and a near-maximum oversold reading. Though UnitedHealth Group faces a barrage of negative news, recent heavy insider buying and technical indicators suggest peak pessimism and a potential bottom in the stock. Why Haven't You Looked at Zacks' Top Stocks? Since 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P's +7.7% average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +48.4%, +50.2% and +56.7% per year. Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation. See Stocks Free >> Media Contact Zacks Investment Research 800-767-3771 ext. 9339 support@ Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release. 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 UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
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13-05-2025
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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Alibaba, JD.com, SPDR S&P Biotech ETF, Merck and Microsoft
Chicago, IL – May 13, 2025 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Alibaba BABA, JD, SPDR S&P Biotech ETF XBI, Merck MRK and Microsoft MSFT. After months of escalating rhetoric, mounting tit-for-tat tariffs, and diplomatic gridlock, representatives from the world's two largest economies finally sat down to talk trade. Approaching the weekend, expectations for common ground between the two rival nations were underwhelming – to say the least. China and the US had each imposed triple-digit tariffs on each other, so high that most investors on Wall Street essentially thought of them as a trade embargo. Meanwhile, representatives from the United States, like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, said that the negotiation between the United States and China could take three years and that 'everything is on the table,' including the potential to de-list US-traded Chinese ADRs such as e-commerce giants Alibaba and However, on Monday, stocks exploded to the upside, with the Nasdaq gaining more than 4% and the S&P 500 gaining ~3%, recouping all the losses (and then some) since President Trump's April 2nd 'Liberation Day.' Why are investors so happy? Both US and Chinese officials communicated the idea that more progress was made than initially anticipated and that the sides will finalize a pact as soon as possible. Most importantly, each side is slashing tariffs on each other for the next 90 days. The US will cut tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% from 145%, and the Chinese will lower tariffs to 10% from 125%. The cooling of trade relations will provide Wall Street with something it hasn't had in the past month: certainty. Finally, the US and China released an extremely rare joint statement. President Donald Trump's busy weekend did not stop with trade negotiations. Trump shared on his social media platform 'Truth Social' that the United States will be instituting a 'Most Favored Nation's Policy' via executive order whereby the United States will pay the same price as the nation that pays the lowest price worldwide. The SPDR S&P Biotech ETF and big pharma giants like Merck were lower in early trading Monday. Chat-GPT-parent OpenAI made plans over the weekend to renegotiate its partnership with Microsoft to shift to a public benefit corporation to eventually IPO. OpenAI, which has been under the 'non-proifit' umbrella since its founding, has been moving toward a for-profit structure for months, and this news formalizes it. Beyond OpenAI private shareholders, MSFT investors stand to benefit the most from an OpenAI IPO as Microsoft owns a 49% stake in the company. The geopolitical backdrop also provided welcome news for Wall Street. Over the weekend, news broke that Ukranian President Zelensky and Russia's Putin will meet to negotiate an end to the current conflict. Saturday. India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire amid a multi-day skirmish. Meanwhile, the final living Israeli hostage was released by Hamas. Finally, President Trump will make his first international trip of his second presidency when he visits the Middle East on Tuesday. An unexpected thaw in US-China trade relations is sending US equity markets soaring this morning. Since 2000, our top stock-picking strategies have blown away the S&P's +7.7% average gain per year. Amazingly, they soared with average gains of +48.4%, +50.2% and +56.7% per year. Today you can access their live picks without cost or obligation. See Stocks Free >> Media Contact Zacks Investment Research 800-767-3771 ext. 9339 support@ Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release. 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 Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) : Free Stock Analysis Report Inc. (JD) : Free Stock Analysis Report Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) : Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI): 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
