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옵션 체인은 다양한 행사가격과 만기일에 대한 Apple의 주식 옵션 주요 데이터를 보여줍니다. 트레이더들은 이 정보를 사용하여 잠재적 거래를 분석하고 Apple에 대한 시장 심리를 평가합니다..

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Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone makes up a majority of the firm sales, and Apple's other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, like streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors while working with subcontractors like Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with a majority of sales coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.

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엔비디아(NASDAQ:NVDA)가 애플(NASDAQ:AAPL)을 제치고 화요일 세계에서 가장 가치 있는 상장 기업이 되었다. 세부 사항: 엔비디아는 화요일 거래에서 3.43조 달러의 시가총액을 기록하며 애플의 3.38조 달러 시가총액을 약간 앞섰다. 이는 인공지능(AI) 칩 시장에서의 엔비디아의 지배력이 원인으로, 지난 1년간 주가가 200% 이상 급증한 결과이다.

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퀄컴(NASDAQ:QCOM)과 Arm 홀딩스 PLC(NASDAQ:ARM)가 수요일 실적 발표를 준비하는 가운데, 이들 두 반도체 대기업은 기술적 약세 압박에 직면하였으나 성장 경로는 다르게 나타났다.

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기술 회사 퀄컴(NASDAQ:QCOM)은 수요일 시장 마감 후에 4분기 재무 실적을 발표할 때, 매출 다각화와 스마트폰 시장에 대한 의존도 감소를 강조할 수 있다.

퀄컴 4분기 실적 예상: 분석가들은 스마트폰 수요, 애플 매출 손실로 인해 신중한 전망

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NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) passed Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) to become the world's largest publicly traded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41751557/nvidia-takes-short-lived-lead-over-apple-in-valuation">company on Tuesday. </a>
The Details: Nvidia ended Tuesday's trading session with a market capitalization of $3.43 trillion, slightly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41751557/nvidia-takes-short-lived-lead-over-apple-in-valuation">edging out </a>Apple&#8217;s $3.38 trillion valuation, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>. The semiconductor giant's dominance in the artificial intelligence chip market has fueled its exponential growth of more than 200% over the past year.&nbsp;
Read More: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/11/41724410/nvidia-joining-dow-jones-industrial-average-where-tech-giant-ranks-in-the-index-why-sh">Nvidia Joining Dow Jones Industrial Average: Where Tech Giant Ranks In The Index, Why Sherwin-Williams Addition Could Be More Important</a>
Nvidia briefly passed Apple <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39386946/microsoft-apple-step-aside-nvidia-is-now-the-most-valuable-public-company-in-the-world">in market cap </a>in June before sliding over the summer.<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/MSFT/"> </a>Nvidia&#8217;s ascent to the top highlights the growing importance of AI technology and the pivotal role that Nvidia's specialized hardware plays in its development.&nbsp;
Despite Nvidia's remarkable growth over the past year, analysts remain bullish on the company's growth ahead. The three most recent analyst ratings were released by BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley in October with an average price target of $163.33 between the three. There&#8217;s an implied 17.04% upside for Nvidia stock from these analyst ratings.
Last Friday, S&amp;P Dow Jones announced that Nvidia <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/11/41724410/nvidia-joining-dow-jones-industrial-average-where-tech-giant-ranks-in-the-index-why-sh">is joining the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Nov. 8 </a>replacing Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) and joining Apple in the blue-chip index. 
NVDA Price Action: According to data from Benzinga Pro, Nvidia shares ended Tuesday's session 2.84% higher at $139.91.&nbsp;
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Nvidia Blows Past Apple To Become World's Most Valuable Company

Technology company Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) could highlight its diversifying revenue and lowered reliance on the smartphone market when the company reports fourth-quarter financial results Wednesday<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings"> after market close.</a>
Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Qualcomm to report fourth-quarter revenue of $9.91 billion. That&#8217;s up from last year's fourth-quarter total of $8.67 billion, according to data <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent110524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">from Benzinga Pro.</a>
The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in four straight quarters and eight of the last 10 quarters overall.
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Analysts expect the company to report fourth-quarter earnings per share of $2.56, up from $2.02 in last year's fourth quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in five straight quarters. Qualcomm has beaten estimates in eight of the last 10 quarters with two makes and no misses in the stretch.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/40080595/qualcomm-q3-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-strong-execution-of-our-growth-and-diversific">Guidance from the company</a> calls for fourth-quarter revenue to be in a range of $9.5 billion to $10.3 billion and earnings per share to be in a range of $2.45 to $2.65.
What Analysts Are Saying: Challenges in the smartphone sector continue to be an issue for Qualcomm, JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee said in a new investor note.
"Qualcomm is challenged by the lack of recovery in the smartphone market, which is driving the strength in the smartphone component supply chain in 1H24 led by inventory refill by Chinese smartphone OEMs," Chatterjee said.
The analyst has an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $210 to $195.
Chatterjee said along with smartphone challenges, Qualcomm faces a loss of revenue to Huawei and adoption of AI PCs and AI smartphones could take time.
The analyst sees potential downside from the upcoming earnings report, even with the stock pulling back in recent weeks.
Sustainable growth and diversified exposure to automotive, industrial IoT and consumer IoT could help re-rate the stock in the future, the analyst said.
A strong fourth quarter from Qualcomm could help deliver a "short cover" rally, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst C.J. Muse said in a new investor note.
"Look for QCOM to offer a beat and modest raise as a result of strength in premium handsets in domestic China and higher ASP with the new Snapdragon AP," Muse said.
The analyst has a Neutral rating on Qualcomm with a $160 price target.
Qualcomm's higher exposure to Samsung and less exposure to mid-tier handsets could lead to better results from the company than peers, the analyst said.
The analyst does have concerns about Qualcomm's potential lost business to Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
"Bigger picture, while we applaud the company's diversification efforts, structural concerns regarding the loss of Apple modem biz, China exposure/desire to in-source and expected slow uptake for ARM PC CPU's keep us on the sidelines."
The analyst points to Qualcomm's Automotive and IoT investor day on Nov. 19 as a potential catalyst to hear about financial targets that could help offset the loss of revenue from Apple.
Price Action: Qualcomm stock was up 0.4% to $165.91 on Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $118.38 to $230.63. Qualcomm stock is up 18% year-to-date in 2024.
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Qualcomm Q4 Earnings Preview: Analysts Expect Beat And Raise; Smartphone Demand, Lost Apple Revenue Bring Cautious Outlook

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Apple Inc. is set to face the first-ever fine under the European Union's new digital antitrust rules for Big Tech, representing an escalation of a clash with regulators over the dominance of its hugely profitable App Store.

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The Magnificent Seven, a group of top-performing tech stocks, has delivered extraordinary returns since Joe Biden was elected in early November 2020, significantly outpacing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/">the broader stock market. </a>
An equally weighted portfolio of Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), and Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has returned 213.6% over the last four years. This equates to a compounded annualized growth rate, or CAGR, of about 25%.
To put this in perspective, an investor who put $10,000 into this tech-heavy basket on Nov. 3, 2020 would have seen their investment grow to roughly $31,360 by Nov. 5, 2024.
In contrast, an equivalent investment in the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) would have grown by 74%, for a CAGR of just 14.8%, resulting in an end balance of about $17,400.
Here&#8217;s a closer look at how these tech giants fared individually under Biden and how their performance compares to the Trump era.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent 7 Performance In The Biden Years</h3>
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<th>Stock</th>
<th>Return (%)</th>
<th>CAGR (%)</th>
<th>Market Cap (Nov. 3, 2020)</th>
<th>Market Cap (Nov. 5, 2024)</th>
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<td>NVIDIA</td>
<td>967.92%</td>
<td>80.56%</td>
<td>$321.69 billion</td>
<td>$3.42 trillion</td>
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<td>Meta Platforms</td>
<td>114.22%</td>
<td>20.98%</td>
<td>$755.65 billion</td>
<td>$1.44 trillion</td>
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<td>Alphabet</td>
<td>105.85%</td>
<td>19.78%</td>
<td>$1.1 trillion</td>
<td>$2.09 trillion</td>
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<td>Apple</td>
<td>101.13%</td>
<td>19.08%</td>
<td>$1.88 trillion</td>
<td>$3.37 trillion</td>
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<td>Microsoft</td>
<td>99.55%</td>
<td>18.85%</td>
<td>$1.56 trillion</td>
<td>$3.07 trillion</td>
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<td>Tesla</td>
<td>77.48%</td>
<td>15.42%</td>
<td>$415.27 billion</td>
<td>$807.74 billion</td>
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<td>Amazon</td>
<td>29.36%</td>
<td>6.64%</td>
<td>$1.53 trillion</td>
<td>$2.08 trillion</td>
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<td>Average return, CAGR / Total market cap.</td>
<td>213.64%</td>
<td>25.02%</td>
<td>$7.58 trillion</td>
<td>$16.26 trillion</td>
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Among the Magnificent Seven, Nvidia as been the standout performer under Biden, surging 967.92% with an annualized return of 80.56%. This explosive growth, driven by the AI boom and demand for GPUs, has catapulted NVIDIA's market cap from $321.69 billion to over $3.4 trillion.
Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet have all roughly doubled in market value under Biden, each delivering annualized returns close to 19%. These established tech giants benefited from strong growth in their cloud, advertising and services segments.
Tesla performance lagged behind the average of the basket. Tesla shares rose 77.48%, translating to a CAGR of 15.42%. The company&#8217;s market cap nearly doubled, reaching $807.74 billion.
Amazon stands out as a relative laggard in this group, with only a 29.36% gain — translating to a 6.64% CAGR — over the same period. The company has faced headwinds from slowing e-commerce growth post-pandemic and rising costs impacting its profitability.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent 7 Performance Under Trump</h3>
The same basket of tech stocks had an even more impressive run under the Trump administration from Nov. 8, 2016 to Nov. 2, 2020.
The SPY ETF delivered a 67% gain during the same time frame, slightly lagging broader market returns under Biden.
Here&#8217;s how each Magnificent Seven stock and the equally weighted basket performed during Trump&#8217;s tenure:
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<th>CAGR (%)</th>
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<th>Market Cap (Nov. 2, 2020)</th>
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<td>NVIDIA</td>
<td>631.84%</td>
<td>64.47%</td>
<td>$38.07 billion</td>
<td>$310.85 billion</td>
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<td>Meta Platforms</td>
<td>113.57%</td>
<td>20.89%</td>
<td>$358.60 billion</td>
<td>$744.35 billion</td>
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<td>Alphabet</td>
<td>102.67%</td>
<td>19.32%</td>
<td>$552.28 billion</td>
<td>$1.10 trillion</td>
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<td>Apple</td>
<td>297.77%</td>
<td>41.22%</td>
<td>$592.21 billion</td>
<td>$1.85 trillion</td>
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<td>Microsoft</td>
<td>241.38%</td>
<td>35.93%</td>
<td>$470.18 billion</td>
<td>$1.53 trillion</td>
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<td>Tesla</td>
<td>987.26%</td>
<td>81.59%</td>
<td>$29.22 billion</td>
<td>$379.64 billion</td>
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<td>Amazon</td>
<td>286.98%</td>
<td>40.26%</td>
<td>$331.19 billion</td>
<td>$1.51 trillion</td>
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<td>Average return, CAGR / Total market cap.</td>
<td>380.2%</td>
<td>43.38%</td>
<td>$2.56 trillion</td>
<td>$7.42 trillion</td>
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</table>
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Under Trump&#8217;s administration, the Magnificent Seven returned an average of 380.2%, with an annualized return of 43.38%.
A $10,000 investment in an equally weighted basket of the Magnificent Seven stocks at the start of Trump&#8217;s term would have grown to approximately $48,020 by Nov. 2, 2020.
This performance was driven by massive rallies, especially in Tesla and Nvidia, which surged 987.26% and 631.84%, respectively.
These stocks were boosted by early enthusiasm for electric vehicles and semiconductor technology, which set the stage for further gains in the Biden era.
Amazon and Apple also thrived during Trump's tenure, with gains of 286.98% and 297.77%, respectively, benefiting from booming e-commerce and strong iPhone sales. 
Even the more mature players, Microsoft and Alphabet, saw their market caps more than double, reflecting the ongoing expansion of cloud computing and digital advertising.
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Magnificent 7 Basket Notches Over 200% Gain Since Biden's Election: How Did Tech Giants Perform Under Trump?

A win for Donald Trump or Kamala Harris could have implications for many sectors, including technology and electric vehicles, making the outcome of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">2024 presidential election</a> important for investors.
A group of Wedbush analysts outlines the implications for the technology sector in light of Tuesday's election.
2024 Election Being Closely Watched: Wedbush analysts Daniel Ives, John Katsingris, Steven Wahrhaftig, and Sam Brandeis share their thoughts on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the technology sector</a> ahead of the 2024 election and what a win by either Trump or Harris could mean.
"U.S. Elections here with implications for tech on the table," the analysts said.
Technology investors are worried about the global implications of a Trump win with the potential for increased tariffs that could create tensions between the U.S. and China in the technology sector, the analyst said.
"Tonight the Street and tech world will be watching election results with white knuckles as there are many policy dynamics in the Beltway that will impact the tech sector looking ahead."
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What a Trump Win Means: The analysts said a Trump win could create major changes in tariffs and could impact the overall technology supply chain.
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) are highlighted in the report as companies that could be negatively impacted by the possibility of retaliatory impacts from China.
The analysts said a Trump win could "slow the pace of the AI revolution."
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan is another critical figure to monitor, as she has exerted pressure on major tech companies and may advocate for breakups. The analysts said Khan is likely out with a Harris win, but could remain in the position if Trump wins.
The analysts added that Congressional races on Election Day could impact the chance of major policy changes for Big Tech regardless of who wins the White House. A GOP sweep of the White House and Congress could be bullish for the overall stock market but negative for Big Tech stocks.
"From a Big Tech/AI trade perspective we view overall a Harris White House win as more bullish on the margins and a Trump win as a net negative for Big Tech."
Given Elon Musk&#8217;s support for the former present, one of the big questions is whether a Trump win could be good for Tesla.
"We believe a Trump presidency would be an overall negative for the EV industry as likely the EV rebates/tax incentives get pulled, however for Tesla we see this as a potential positive with some caveats."
The analysts said Tesla's size and scale could help the company without tax incentives, and it could have a "clear competitive advantage" with competitors losing subsidies and the potential of higher tariffs on Chinese companies.
"Higher China tariffs that would continue to push away cheaper EV players (BYD, Nio, etc.) from flooding the US market over the coming years."
What a Harris Win Means: A win in the 2024 election by Harris could be a positive for the electric vehicle sector, the analysts said.
"If Harris wins we would expect the EV tax credits to remain the same and ultimately increase in 2025 as the goal to get more US consumers towards EVs would be a laser focus in a Harris Administration," the analysts said.
General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) and Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) are named as companies that could benefit from a Harris win as they are betting heavily on electric vehicles and need the growth to continue.
The analysts said a Harris win could be neutral or slightly negative for Tesla.
Musk heavily supporting Trump in the election could have "negative consequences" in the future, the analysts said.
"For now, the ‘Musk betting on Trump bet' has seen a limited negative impact on demand in the U.S. although clearly this political dynamic could impact some customers to go away from Tesla when buying decisions ultimately come around over the next year."
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Trump Win Could Hinder Tech, EV Sector Growth, 'Slow The Pace' Of AI Revolution: Analysts Lay Out 2024 Election Implications

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) disclosed a new round of trades that includes bets on billionaires Warren Buffett, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk ahead of the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election"> 2024 presidential election.</a>
What Happened: Greene disclosed purchasing multiple stocks on Tuesday, with the trades all made on Nov. 1 and tracked on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene">Benzinga's Government Trades</a> page for the representative.
Here are the stocks bought by Greene, with each trade disclosed in a range of $1,000 to $15,000:
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<li>Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</li>
<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</li>
<li>Berkshire Hathaway B (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)</li>
<li>Corning Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>)</li>
<li>Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>)</li>
<li>Duke Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>)</li>
<li>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</li>
<li>Hershey Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)</li>
</ul>
Greene previously <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41266843/marjorie-taylor-greene-boosts-stock-portfolio-with-ai-exposure-buys-jpmorgan-and-this-hot-magnif">disclosed several trades</a> in October, which included buying some of the same stocks, including Berkshire Hathaway, Intel, Tesla and Meta Platforms. In September, Greene <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/41031499/marjorie-taylor-greene-stays-loyal-to-trump-keeps-djt-stock-buys-into-warren-buffetts-berkshire-in-l">also bought </a>Berkshire Hathaway and Intel shares.
In May, Greene <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38611874/marjorie-taylor-greene-reveals-new-stock-trades-after-2-year-gap-berkshire-hathway-goldman-sachs">disclosed her first </a>stock purchases in several years, which included Berkshire Hathaway and Hershey shares.
Since May, Greene has been actively trading and adding to positions with a strong interest in technology companies and chip stocks.
Greene's latest positions could raise red flags similar to other investments as she is on the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation. The representative is also on the Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce.
Knowledge of technology and cybersecurity deals could help several stocks held in her portfolio.
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Why It's Important: Greene could also be positioning her portfolio based on the 2024 presidential election, a race which sees the representative supporting Donald Trump.
Chip stocks and technology companies were among <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41584466/these-10-stocks-were-the-best-s-p-500-performers-in-2017-when-trump-was-president-will-history-r">the best performing </a>in the S&amp;P 500 in 2017, Trump's first year in the White House previously. Energy stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41606114/10-s-p-500-stocks-were-worst-performers-in-first-year-of-trumps-presidency-will-they-sink-again">underperformed in 2017,</a> which could make Greene's buy of Duke Energy a bit of a surprise if she is betting on a Trump victory.
Tesla is expected to be a company that benefits from a Trump victory. Tesla CEO Elon Musk endorsed Trump for president and could have a role in Trump's White House.
Trump has spoken out against electric vehicles and wants to eliminate consumer tax breaks for EVs. Tesla could benefit from the elimination of subsidies and tax breaks as they could be more harmful to competitors in the electric vehicle space and not hurt Tesla as much as its peers.
While Greene has been actively buying stocks over the last several months, she has not reported selling her shares of Trump Media &amp; Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>), the Trump co-founded media company that completed a SPAC merger earlier this year.
Greene disclosed buying Digital World Acquisition shares back in October 2021, the SPAC that took Trump&#8217;s media company public in March 2024.
The transaction was done with shares trading between $67.96 to $118.80. A tweet from UnusualWhales pins the purchase price at $94.20, meaning Greene is down significantly on her $15,000 to $50,000 purchase in the Trump-linked stock. Shares of DJT trade at $39.13 at the time of writing.
With the latest stock transactions, Greene increased her holdings in technology stocks along with placing bets on Buffett to continue powering Berkshire Hathaway as the stock trades near a $1 trillion market cap.
Not many can say that their investing portfolios are betting on Trump, Musk and Buffett, but Greene can.
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Is Marjorie Taylor Greene Betting On Trump Victory? Buys Apple, Meta, Tesla Stocks Ahead Of 2024 Election

As Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) and Arm Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) gear up to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">release their earnings</a> Wednesday, the two <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors">semiconductor giants</a> face bearish technical pressures but diverge in their growth paths. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Qualcomm: Navigating Challenges Amid Bearish Technicals</h2>
Qualcomm, a mainstay in mobile chipsets, faces strong bearish signals.
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QCOM stock is trading at $165.87, well below its eight, 20, and 50-day simple moving averages. Analysts expect fourth quarter EPS of $2.56 on revenue of $9.91 billion, but the stock's recent bearish signals from technical indicators suggest caution. 
QCOM's MACD (Moving Average Convergence/Divergence) is -0.94, and its RSI (Relative Strength Index) is 45.95, indicating a neutral condition with limited immediate upside potential due to bearish momentum.
Qualcomm's expansion into automotive and IoT markets showcases its strategic shift, but near-term pressures from regulatory concerns and competition—particularly from Apple Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) modem push—continue to cloud investor sentiment.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Arm Holdings: Bullish Hints Despite Near-Term Pressures</h2>
Arm, with its IP-licensing model and strong YTD performance, shows resilience amid bearish trends. 
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Trading at $139.89, ARM stock is below short-to medium-term SMAs (eight-day at $145.69, 20-day at 148.79, and 50-day at $141.22), signaling a bearish trend prevailing. Moreover, its MACD is a negative 0.23, which reinforces the bearish trend.
However, the 200-day SMA provides support at $131.04, signaling potential long-term strength.
Analysts forecast that the second quarter EPS will be 26 cents on revenue of $808.37 million.
Unlike Qualcomm, Arm's royalty-based model shields it from manufacturing woes, positioning it for growth in high-demand areas like AI, data centers, and IoT.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Different Risks, Different Rewards</h2>
While both stocks have bearish technical signals, Qualcomm's cyclicality contrasts with Arm's steadier IP-driven model. Investors eyeing Qualcomm may anticipate a comeback in 5G and automotive, while Arm's appeal lies in its growth as a diversified IP giant. 
This earnings season will be pivotal for both, but the charts suggest caution.
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Qualcomm Vs. Arm: Pre-Earnings Semiconductor Showdown

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Plan</h3>
Please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/chart-analysis-stock-market-election-opportunitites-tlt-mc-11052024">click here</a> for an enlarged chart of iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>).
Note the following:
<ul>
<li>Going into the election, the most important chart is that of the bond market.&nbsp; The reason is the reaction to the election from the bond market is likely to be correct compared to the first reaction from the stock market.</li>
<li>The chart shows the contrary Arora call that bonds would fall when the Fed cut interest rates by 50 bps.&nbsp; At the time of the contrary Arora call, everyone was predicting that bonds would go up.</li>
<li>The chart shows that the Arora call has proven spot on.</li>
<li>The chart shows that bonds are now at the bottom band of the top support zone.</li>
<li>Consider keeping this chart handy and see if bonds rally above the top band of the top support zone or they break down and move towards the bottom support zone.</li>
<li>In addition to understanding the chart of the bond market, the following is the essential foundation of how to capture opportunities after the election.
<ul>
<li>Wall Street positioning.&nbsp; Positioning is an important Wall Street mechanic.</li>
<li>Retail investor positioning</li>
<li>Your positioning</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Wall Street is positioned for the following:
<ul>
<li>A significant rally in stocks, bonds, gold, and the dollar after the election</li>
<li>Senate control switching from Democrats to Republicans</li>
<li>House control switching from Republicans to Democrats</li>
<li>An even probability of a Trump win or a Harris win.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Here is the positioning of retail investors:
<ul>
<li>Republican retail investors are heavily positioned in the Trump trade.</li>
<li>Democrat retail investors are heavily positioned in the Harris trade.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The problem with positioning of retail investors is that if their candidate wins, they will do fine.&nbsp; However, if the other candidate wins, they will incur massive losses. This is not the way to maximize the wealth you generate over your lifetime. It is important to keep your politics separate from your investing.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, Wall Street is oblivious to the simple fact that the stock market has been front running the election.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Historically, there is anxiety and a pullback before the election in September and October.&nbsp; Historically, when the election is over, the overhang of anxiety lifts irrespective of who wins, and the stock market rallies.</li>
<li>This time is different because there has not been any anxiety, and there was not a pullback in September and October.&nbsp; The reason is that Wall Street has been front running the election.</li>
<li>There is no recent historical precedent of Wall Street front running the election.</li>
<li>Historically smart money uses a combination of hedging and lightening up positions before the election.&nbsp; This time is different in that smart money has been aggressively hedging, more than any other recent election, but has not been lightening up positions.</li>
<li>Even though there is no precedent of election front running, there are hundreds of precedents of Wall Street front running less important events.&nbsp; A typical reaction after the event is over is to sell the news.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, prudent investors should be aware that there is a fair probability of a sell the news reaction.&nbsp; However, the probability of a rally is higher because of the power of the momo crowd.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Going into the election, investors should be very cognizant of the positioning of their own portfolios.&nbsp; The Arora Report portfolios are well balanced between the Harris trade and the Trump trade.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Arora Report portfolios are also sufficiently protected with the protection band and there is sufficient cash to take advantage of new opportunities.&nbsp; Investors who are not holding enough cash will not be able to take advantage of new opportunities.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h3>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are positive in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h3>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>).  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>).  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h3>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is range bound.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h3>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.&nbsp; The proprietary protection band from The Arora Report is very popular.&nbsp; The protection band puts all of the data, all of the indicators, all of the news, all of the crosscurrents, all of the models, and all of the analysis in an analytical framework that is easily actionable by investors.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h3>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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Here Is How Investors Can Capture Opportunities From The Election

On Monday, Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) briefly claimed the title of the most valuable company globally, surpassing Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) in market value.
Nvidia&#8217;s stock surge pushed its market cap to $3.38 trillion, edging past Apple&#8217;s $3.35 trillion, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/05/nvidia-briefly-overtakes-apple-as-most-valuable-us-company-origin-story.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Although Apple regained the lead by the end of the day, Nvidia&#8217;s rise highlights the company&#8217;s trajectory from a 3D gaming startup to a dominant player in artificial intelligence (AI).
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Much of Nvidia&#8217;s growth stems from its graphics processing units (GPUs), originally built for gaming but now critical in AI technology, enabling deep learning and cloud computing advances.
Nvidia&#8217;s revenue has soared, doubling over five quarters and tripling in three, driven by strong demand for its Blackwell AI GPU. Major tech firms like Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Alphabet Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google, and Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) are heavily investing in Nvidia&#8217;s GPUs, including the H100, to advance their AI projects.
Nvidia <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41712053/end-of-an-era-ai-propels-nvidia-to-replace-struggling-intel-in-dow-index" rel="noreferrer noopener">was recently added</a> to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).
Jim Cramer highlighted Google&#8217;s planned increase in AI infrastructure investments next year as a significant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41625103/jim-cramer-says-googles-ai-investment-next-year-should-be-fabulous-for-nvidia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">potential boost for Nvidia</a>.
Cramer noted that Alphabet&#8217;s third-quarter solid earnings and growing focus on AI set Nvidia up for further gains in the AI sector.
Nvidia&#8217;s origin story began in 1993 when co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang joined engineers Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem at a San Jose Denny&#8217;s restaurant, where they decided to start the company.
Back then, Huang was driven by a vision to develop affordable computing chips, a goal that first materialized in 1995 with the NV1 chip.
Although the NV1 struggled technically, nearly driving Nvidia to bankruptcy, the company&#8217;s next innovation—the RIVA 128 chip—gained commercial success in 1997.
Investors can gain exposure to Nvidia through SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>).
Price Action: NVDA stock is up 2.8% at $139.88 at last check Tuesday.
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Nvidia Takes Short-Lived Lead Over Apple In Valuation

Investors are zeroing in on what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics">potential political outcomes</a> in the U.S. elections Tuesday could mean for the markets.
WisdomTree's Global CIO, Jeremy Schwartz and Senior Economist Jeremy Siegel have shared insights on how a Republican or Democratic win could shape sectors across both the equity and bond markets.
Here's what WisdomTree sees on the horizon.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bond Market Volatility: How Policy Could Shape Yields</h2>
Siegel said bond markets are primed for volatility, with each election outcome pointing to different scenarios for interest rates and yields. A Republican sweep, accompanied by tax cuts and heightened fiscal spending, could push bond yields upward by 20 basis points or more, he said. In this scenario, investors might brace for inflationary pressures and potentially tighter monetary policy, which would counterbalance any short-term equity gains.
On the flip side, a Democratic sweep is seen as a stabilizing force for bonds, with expectations for moderated spending and pro-growth fiscal restraint. 
WisdomTree's Kevin Flanagan, head of fixed income strategy, notes that Democratic policies might offer a predictable, low-volatility environment that helps maintain steady rates and tempers inflation concerns.
A divided government could yield the "best case" for bonds, creating stability through gridlock that limits sweeping fiscal changes and curbs deficit growth.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Equity Market Winners: Mag 7 In Focus Under GOP, Infrastructure &amp; Clean Energy For Democrats</h2>
For equity markets, each scenario presents distinct opportunities, particularly in the growth-oriented and infrastructure sectors. Under a Republican administration, WisdomTree expects an initial boost in stocks like the Magnificent Seven: (Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/meta#NASDAQ">META</a>), Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>). 
The Magnificent Seven stocks could be driven by extended tax cuts, reduced regulation, and potential capital gains exemptions.
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>) provides exposure to the Magnificent Seven stocks along with other popular tech-heavy ETFs such as the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>) and the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>).
This favorable backdrop for the tech-heavy sector could stimulate momentum, although Siegel cautions that rising yields might cap equity gains by pressuring valuations.
In contrast, a Democratic sweep would likely favor sectors tied to clean energy and infrastructure. With a focus on the Inflation Reduction Act, the Democratic agenda is expected to channel substantial support into solar, hydrogen and renewable energy projects. The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) provides exposure to solar stocks.
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This shift would likely benefit clean energy stocks while weighing on small-cap stocks with high U.S. revenue exposure, as they would face the most significant earnings impact from higher corporate tax rates. 
Investors in clean energy ETFs such as the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICLN#NYSE">ICLN</a>) and First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRID#NYSE">GRID</a>) and those invested in small-cap stocks via ETFs such as the iShares Core S&amp;P Small-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IJR#NYSE">IJR</a>) or the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) should be wary of their holdings.
According to Wisdom Tree, Democratic leadership could also benefit international markets, as the reduced likelihood of higher tariffs might ease trade concerns and foster demand.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Navigating The Election Landscape</h2>
Beyond direct impacts on stocks and bonds, WisdomTree suggests that a blend of strategies, such as private credit, inflation hedges like gold, and international exposure with currency hedging, may help investors manage market uncertainty.
Trade policies, inflation, and the Federal Reserve's trajectory are all likely to play roles in shaping post-election strategies, underscoring the value of a diversified approach.
As the U.S. awaits the election results, WisdomTree's analysis highlights a divided outlook for investors. Whether the election ushers in policies that lift the Magnificent Seven stocks or bolsters the bond market, each scenario brings unique opportunities and risks to watch in the weeks ahead.
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Republican Win Likely To Lift Magnificent 7 Stocks, Democratic Sweep 'Better For Bonds,' Says WisdomTree

Although the broad market has clocked impressive returns in 2024, with the benchmark S&amp;P 500 Index, tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), returning more than 20%, legendary investor Warren Buffett has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41294370/warren-buffett-continues-trimming-bank-of-america-position-no-longer-needs-to-report-sales">been a cautious seller</a>.
The Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) chairman notably sold over $100 billion of Berkshire&#8217;s largest holding, Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), capitalizing on the tech giant's valuation and reducing exposure to preserve gains. Additionally, he offloaded substantial portions of Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), trimming Berkshire&#8217;s stake below the critical 10% ownership threshold.
While it is hard to speculate on Buffett's actions, his decision to sell a bank might be tied to an anticipation of lower interest rates. Berkshire still owns about 10% of the stock, but now it is not required to file Form 4 with the SEC within two business days—it can file Form 13F as far as 45 days into 2025.
In addition to a solid orientation around the Fed&#8217;s actions, Buffett's expertise in the insurance industry is noteworthy, as decades of ownership of GEICO give him a vantage point over the market.
Per <a href="https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1852787764720476326">the </a>Kobeissi Letter, he now holds a record $288 billion of U.S. Treasury bills, which is $93 billion more than the Fed.
"Opportunities for investment that are open to the analyst who stresses quantitative factors have virtually disappeared…" Buffett <a href="https://www.ivey.uwo.ca/media/2975913/buffett-partnership-letters.pdf">wrote</a> in May 1969, clarifying the decision to close down his $100 million Buffett Partnership, Ltd. However, in 2024, he's at the helm of one of the largest publicly traded companies in the world.
Buffett's investment preferences are fairly well-known. He seeks companies with a high return on equity (ROE) that demonstrate efficient use of capital and consistent profit margins that indicate financial health.
Furthermore, he favors the "product moat," or competitive advantage, as it creates long-term stability and growth, fends off competition, and sustains profitability. However, a cornerstone of Buffett&#8217;s investing philosophy is his rigorous preference for buying assets at a discount to their intrinsic value.
This preference is so strong that he suspended Berkshire Hathaway's buybacks in the third quarter until the "price is below Berkshire's intrinsic value."
While there are still companies meeting Buffett's criteria, finding them at a bargain has become challenging – particularly at a size that would create a meaningful return for his $325 billion cash pile.
Berkshire Hathaway has returned 22.02% year-to-date.
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Buffett Amasses A $325 Billion Cash Pile, Halts Berkshire Buybacks

In today's rapidly changing and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is vital for investors and industry enthusiasts to carefully evaluate companies. In this article, we will perform a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) against its key competitors in the Technology Hardware, Storage &amp; Peripherals industry. By analyzing important financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Apple Background</h3>
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone makes up a majority of the firm sales, and Apple's other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, like streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors while working with subcontractors like Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with a majority of sales coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
<table>
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Apple Inc</td>
<td>36.53</td>
<td>58.96</td>
<td>8.75</td>
<td>23.83%</td>
<td>$32.5</td>
<td>$43.88</td>
<td>6.07%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co</td>
<td>14.19</td>
<td>1.18</td>
<td>0.91</td>
<td>2.34%</td>
<td>$1.23</td>
<td>$2.44</td>
<td>10.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NetApp Inc</td>
<td>22.59</td>
<td>25.45</td>
<td>3.84</td>
<td>23.9%</td>
<td>$0.38</td>
<td>$1.1</td>
<td>7.61%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Western Digital Corp</td>
<td>71.67</td>
<td>1.94</td>
<td>1.52</td>
<td>4.28%</td>
<td>$0.86</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>48.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pure Storage Inc</td>
<td>115.11</td>
<td>11.21</td>
<td>5.77</td>
<td>2.52%</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>$0.54</td>
<td>10.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Super Micro Computer Inc</td>
<td>12.94</td>
<td>2.78</td>
<td>1.05</td>
<td>6.68%</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>37.87%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eastman Kodak Co</td>
<td>8.39</td>
<td>0.39</td>
<td>0.40</td>
<td>2.09%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>-9.49%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Immersion Corp</td>
<td>4.64</td>
<td>1.17</td>
<td>1.65</td>
<td>13.41%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>1323.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AstroNova Inc</td>
<td>14.50</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0.62</td>
<td>-0.34%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>14.12%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>33.0</td>
<td>5.64</td>
<td>1.97</td>
<td>6.86%</td>
<td>$0.38</td>
<td>$0.79</td>
<td>180.48%</td>
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 </style>By thoroughly analyzing Apple, we can discern the following trends: 
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Notably, the current Price to Earnings ratio for this stock, 36.53, is 1.11x above the industry norm, reflecting a higher valuation relative to the industry.
</li>
<li>
The elevated Price to Book ratio of 58.96 relative to the industry average by 10.45x suggests company might be overvalued based on its book value.
</li>
<li>
The Price to Sales ratio of 8.75, which is 4.44x the industry average, suggests the stock could potentially be overvalued in relation to its sales performance compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 23.83% that is 16.97% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
With higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $32.5 Billion, which is 85.53x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher gross profit of $43.88 Billion, which indicates 55.54x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company is witnessing a substantial decline in revenue growth, with a rate of 6.07% compared to the industry average of 180.48%, which indicates a challenging sales environment.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730818809_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio indicates the proportion of debt and equity used by a company to finance its assets and operations.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
When evaluating Apple alongside its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following insights arise:
<ul>
<li>
When compared to its top 4 peers, Apple has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 1.87.
</li>
<li>
This implies that the company maintains a balanced financial structure with a reasonable level of debt and an appropriate reliance on equity financing.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Apple in the Technology Hardware, Storage &amp; Peripherals industry, the PE, PB, and PS ratios are all high compared to its peers, indicating that the stock may be overvalued. On the other hand, Apple's high ROE, EBITDA, and gross profit suggest strong profitability and operational efficiency. However, the low revenue growth rate may be a concern for the company's future performance relative to its industry peers.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Inquiry Into Apple's Competitor Dynamics In Technology Hardware, Storage &amp; Peripherals Industry

Globalstar Inc. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSAT#AMEX">GSAT</a>) shares are trading higher Monday after the company on Friday announced an extended services agreement with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), which includes plans to build and launch a new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41688837/apple-satellite-connectivity-provider-globalstar-stock-surges-after-deal-extension">mobile satellite services (MSS) network. </a>
What To Know: Under the new terms of the updated services agreement, Apple will prepay up to $1.1 billion to Globalstar, funding the construction, launch and operation of the new MSS network. 
The funding will cover costs for new satellites, expanded ground facilities and broader MSS licensing globally. Apple will also invest $400 million to acquire a 20% stake in Globalstar's newly created subsidiary, Globalstar Licensee, which will own and operate the MSS network.
The partnership includes provisions for Globalstar to earn incremental service fees from Apple, which will increase based on performance milestones, regulatory achievements and other service conditions. Apple also agreed to pay Globalstar an annual service fee of $30 million, which will increase over time as the new network becomes operational.
Apple's equity in the MSS network will be structured to allow quarterly redemptions once the full prepayment has been repaid. Additionally, Globalstar can repurchase Apple's stake under certain conditions, while Apple has the option to redeem its shares if specific contract terms are not met by Globalstar.
In an effort to support Globalstar's financial stability, the revised agreement also adjusts Globalstar&#8217;s 2023 funding terms. These adjustments include removing cash sweeps, deferring repayment dates to 2026 and easing certain loan conditions. 
In the second quarter of 2024, Globalstar reported revenue growth of 10% as sales climbed to $60.4 million. The company's adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $32.6 million. Globalstar projected its revenue for the year to come in between $235 million and $250 million, versus consensus estimates of $237.5 million.
Globalstar is scheduled to report <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">third-quarter financial results</a> after the market close on Thursday. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly revenue of $60.34 million, according to estimates from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
GSAT Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/gsat">Globalstar shares</a> were up 30.4% at $1.80 at the time of writing, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"> Benzinga Pro</a>.
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BofA Securities analyst Wamsi Mohan maintained a Buy rating on Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) with a price target of $256.
The rerating reflects the expected strong iPhone upgrade cycle in fiscal 2025 and 2026, driven by the need for the latest hardware to enable Gen AI features, higher growth in Services revenue, higher margins from more internally developed silicon, continuing capital returns, and AI features that can drive higher institutional ownership.
The price target is based on approximately 30 times Mohan&#8217;s calendar 2026 EPS of $8.47.
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The target multiple compares to the 5-year historical range of 16-34 times (median 27 times). He noted that a multiple at the higher end of the historical range is justified given a multi-year upgrade cycle, large cash balance, and opportunity to diversify into new end markets and increase the mix and diversity of services.
The analyst cited SensorTower data, App Store revenues in the first quarter (after 33 days) rose to $2.9 billion (up 14.5% Y/Y), with total iPhone + iPad downloads up 7.6% to 3.1 billion during the same period.
October alone saw global App Store revenue growth of 15.1%, with a 6.7% rise in China. Average revenue per download grew by 6.4% year-over-year, supporting the &#8220;Buy&#8221; rating. Mohan anticipates a multi-year iPhone upgrade cycle, expanding gross margins, and steady cash flows.
In App Store categories, entertainment revenue grew by 37% year-over-year, marking it as the second-largest and one of the fastest-growing categories. Gaming revenue reached $1.4 billion, making up 47% of total App Store revenue compared to 53% the previous year, reflecting diversification as non-gaming apps increase monetization. Notably, categories such as Entertainment (16%), Photo &amp; Video (7%), Social Networking (4%), and Productivity (3%) continue to grow, suggesting a broadening of revenue sources beyond gaming.
Mohan also noted the minimal impact of the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) on Apple&#8217;s App Store downloads.
Although Google Chrome downloads in the EU rose by 123% year-over-year, totaling 15 million, this is a small portion of Apple&#8217;s EU device base. Overall, App Store downloads in the EU grew by 9%, while revenue increased by 28% year-over-year, indicating that consumer behavior remains steady post-DMA compliance.
For Apple&#8217;s total services revenue in the first fiscal quarter, Mohan anticipates 13% year-over-year growth, maintaining this outlook into the second quarter, highlighting the enduring strength of Apple&#8217;s Services segment as a positive long-term sign.
Price Action: AAPL stock is down 0.64% at $221.49 at last check Monday.
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$125.5K</td>
<td>184</td>
<td>314</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$78.7K</td>
<td>19.5K</td>
<td>298</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on November 8, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.5K, with a price of $228.0 per contract. There were 13167 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 18181 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 629 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $402.5K, with a price of $640.0 per contract. There were 39472 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8123 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on November 8, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.0K, with a price of $620.0 per contract. There were 3184 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7815 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $440.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.5K, with a price of $305.0 per contract. There were 25899 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4005 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 74 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $43.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.2K, with a price of $412.0 per contract. There were 3121 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 420 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SLAB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLAB#NASDAQ">SLAB</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 170 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.4K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 32 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 338 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 109 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 11 contract(s) at a $184.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $2340.0 per contract. There were 129 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 335 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WULF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WULF#NASDAQ">WULF</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 11 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 245 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.4K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 14266 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 326 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CLSK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 228 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 310 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $125.5K, with a price of $405.0 per contract. There were 184 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 314 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 74 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $78.7K, with a price of $1308.0 per contract. There were 19546 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 298 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Editor&#8217;s Note: This story has been updated with additional details on the return on an Apple investment over time.
A recent analysis looked at how a $1,000 investment in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) would have fared over the past 10 years, following the tech giant&#8217;s latest earnings report and the launch of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">new AI-driven features.</a>
What Happened: Earlier in October, Apple rolled out a software update, introducing Apple Intelligence, its proprietary generative AI model, to supported devices. This AI tool aids users in a variety of tasks, including text rewriting, photo searching, and video montage creation.
After the AI features were announced on June 11, Apple&#8217;s share price surged 7%, closing at a record $207.15. The stock&#8217;s upward trend continued, reaching a 52-week high of $237.49 on Oct. 15.
Apple outperformed expectations in its fiscal fourth quarter, reporting adjusted earnings per share of $1.64, surpassing the anticipated $1.60. The company also exceeded revenue predictions, posting $94.93 billion against the forecasted $94.58 billion, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/31/how-much-a-1000-dollar-investment-in-apple-is-worth-now.html?forYou=true">reports</a> CNBC.
Since its initial public offering on Dec. 12, 1980, Apple&#8217;s market capitalization has soared to $3.4 trillion. As of Oct. 30 of this year, shares were priced at $230.10.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40429457/apples-tabletop-robot-the-future-of-home-technology-or-a-potential-misstep">Apple&#8217;s Tabletop Robot: The Future Of Home Technology Or A Potential Misstep?</a>
CNBC, using this closing share price, estimated the current worth of a $1,000 investment in Apple made one, five, ten, and 44 years ago. These calculations do not consider possible fluctuations in the company&#8217;s share price following its recent earnings report.
For those who invested just one year ago, the investment would have appreciated by 36%, reaching $1,357. A five-year investment, however, would have climbed 286%, totaling $3,857. 
Looking back a decade, a $1,000 investment would have skyrocketed by 789%, now worth $8,885. Remarkably, an investor who bought in when Apple went public in 1980 would see an astounding 185,889% increase, transforming that initial $1,000 into $1,859,888 today, according to CNBC.
Why It Matters: The impressive performance of Apple&#8217;s stock, particularly following the announcement and launch of its AI features, underscores the company&#8217;s innovative prowess and its ability to consistently deliver value to its shareholders. 
The robust quarterly earnings further highlight Apple&#8217;s strong financial health, even amidst a challenging global economic landscape.
Investors who had the foresight to invest in Apple at various points in the past would now be reaping significant returns, as evidenced by CNBC&#8217;s calculations. 
This serves as a testament to Apple&#8217;s sustained growth and its potential for future expansion, particularly as it continues to pioneer advancements in AI technology.
Read Next:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41702294/apple-begins-shifting-iphone-17-production-in-india-cooks-china-optimism-and-more-this-week-in-apple">Apple Begins Shifting iPhone 17 Production In India, Cook&#8217;s China Optimism, And More: This Week In Appleverse</a></li>
</ul>
This content was partially produced with the help of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Neuro</a> and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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If You Invested $1,000 In Apple A Decade Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Now (UPDATED)

<a href="https://digital-markets-act.ec.europa.eu/apples-perating-system-ipados-must-comply-all-relevant-obligations-under-digital-markets-act-2024-11-04_en">https://digital-markets-act.ec.europa.eu/apples-perating-system-ipados-must-comply-all-relevant-obligations-under-digital-markets-act-2024-11-04_en</a>
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Apple must ensure its operating system iPadOS complies with all the relevant obligations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). On&nbsp;29 April 2024, the Commission added Apple's iPadOS to the&nbsp;<a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_2363">list of core platform services</a> for which Apple is designated as gatekeeper.&nbsp;
Apple must, among others, allow users to set the default web browser of their choice on iPadOS, allow alternative app stores on its operating system, and allow accessory devices, like headphones and smart pens, to effectively access iPadOS features.&nbsp;
On 1 November, Apple also published a compliance report detailing the measures it has taken for iPadOS to comply with the DMA. The public version of the report is accessible on the Commission's&nbsp;<a href="https://digital-markets-act-cases.ec.europa.eu/reports/compliance-reports">DMA&nbsp;webpage</a>.
The Commission will now carefully assess whether the measures adopted for iPadOS are effective in complying with the DMA obligations. The Commission's assessment will also be based on the input of interested stakeholders.
If the Commission concludes that Apple's solutions are not compliant with the DMA, the Commission will take formal enforcement action as foreseen in the DMA.&nbsp;

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Reported Earlier, 'Apple's Operating System iPadOS Must Comply With All Relevant Obligations Under The Digital Markets Act' - European Commission

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Live On CNBC, Joe Terranova Announces Terranova ETF (JOET) Sells Apple

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cash Is Not Trash</h3>
Please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/chart-analysis-stock-market-warren-buffett-apple-trump-trade-nvidia-djia-brk-b-mc-11042024">click here</a> for an enlarged chart of Warren Buffett's company Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class B (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>).
Note the following:
<ul>
<li>This article is about the big picture, not an individual stock.&nbsp; The chart of BRK.B is being used to illustrate the point.</li>
<li>Warren Buffett is one of the best investors.&nbsp; Prudent investors should pay attention to his actions.</li>
<li>The chart shows BRK.B stock has pulled back to the top of the mini support zone.</li>
<li>The chart shows that BRK.B stock has experienced a decent pullback from the resistance zone.</li>
<li>At a time when the stock market is near an all time high and the momo crowd is not only fully invested but is also nearly fully margined, Berkshire Hathaway's cash pile hits a record high of $325B.&nbsp; Clearly, Warren Buffett is not listening to momo gurus who have convinced their followers that cash is trash.</li>
<li>Buffett did not buy back any BRK.B stock in the third quarter.&nbsp; In The Arora Report analysis, this indicates that Buffett thinks the stock is too expensive.&nbsp; Investors have been running up BRK.B stock not on fundamentals but on sentiment.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Berkshire Hathaway cut its stake in Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) by 25%.&nbsp; Instead of buying AAPL stock, Buffett has chosen to reduce the position and pay billions of dollars in taxes.&nbsp; Clearly, Buffett is not persuaded that Apple's efforts in AI are about to deliver big results.</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, Buffett is likely looking at the valuation of Apple and the China risk.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>AAPL stock is trading at a forward PE of approximately 30.&nbsp; The 10 year average PE is 20.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>About 20% of Apple's sales come from China.&nbsp; If Trump is elected, there is a fair probability that Apple may become a pawn in geopolitical maneuvers.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>At The Arora Report, we understand and acknowledge that investors love AAPL stock. As full disclosure, AAPL is in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Buy Model Portfolio.&nbsp; Before sending hate mail for not writing positively about Apple in this article, keep in mind two facts:
<ul>
<li>Buffett has praised Apple, but due to slowing growth and the high valuation, Buffett is being prudent.</li>
<li>The Arora Report's recommendation of AAPL stock has an average price of&nbsp; $4.68.&nbsp; AAPL is trading at $221.40 as of this writing in the premarket.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Nvidia holders are celebrating.&nbsp; NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) will be added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) on November 8, and&nbsp;Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) will be removed.&nbsp; Also being added is paint maker Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) and Dow Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>).&nbsp; Investors should note the following:
<ul>
<li>On the average, a stock loses about 4.8% one year after being added to DJIA.</li>
<li>Very little money is tied to DJIA in a passive manner.&nbsp; As such, these additions and deletions do not have the same impact as additions and deletions to S&amp;P 500.</li>
<li>Typically, only the momo crowd buys on additions to DJIA.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>We understand that just like AAPL, investors love NVDA.&nbsp; As full disclosure, NVDA is in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Buy Model Portfolio. Before sending us hate mail for not writing positively about Nvidia in this article, keep in mind that The Arora Report's recommendation of NVDA has an average price of $12.55.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
<li>The Trump trade is pulling back on recent polling data indicating Harris could take Iowa, traditionally a red state.&nbsp; Investors should remember to separate their politics from their investing to maximize returns.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h3>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Nvidia (NVDA).
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and AAPL.
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h3>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>).  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>).  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h3>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is seeing selling as bitcoin is part of the Trump trade.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h3>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h3>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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Pay Attention To Warren Buffett Actions, Nvidia Celebration, Trump Trade Pulling Back

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Here is a look at the most-searched stocks on Benzinga Pro for October 2024. Current prices and year-to-date performance are based on Nov. 1 and do not include dividends.
1. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $248.98</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $138.80 to $273.54</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +0.2%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/08/40119459/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-july-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-apple-crow">July</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/09/40691773/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-august-2024-where-do-tesla-n">August</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/10/41150827/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-september-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-apple">September </a>Ranking: 1st/3rd/3rd</li>
</ul>
2. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $135.37</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $44.90 to $144.42</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +181.0%</li>
<li>July/August/September Ranking: 2nd/1st/1st</li>
</ul>
3. Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $30.56</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $11.75 to $79.38</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +75.7%</li>
<li>July/August/September Ranking: Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20/20th</li>
</ul>
4. SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $571.04</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $426.56 to $586.12</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +20.8%</li>
<li>July/August/September Ranking: 3rd/2nd/2nd</li>
</ul>
5. Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $26.05</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $24.92 to $122.90</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -8.8%</li>
<li>July/August/September Ranking: 19th/4th/7th</li>
</ul>
6. Bright Minds Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRUG#NASDAQ">DRUG</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $48.18</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $0.93 to $79.02</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +2,518.5%</li>
<li>July/August/September Ranking: Not in Top 20 in Any</li>
</ul>
7. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $141.86</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $110.22 to $227.30</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +2.4%</li>
<li>July/August/September Ranking: 14th/8th/Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
8. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $222.91</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $164.08 to $237.49</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +20.1%</li>
<li>July/August/September Ranking: 7th/6th/4th</li>
</ul>
9. Tevogen Bio Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TVGN#NASDAQ">TVGN</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $2.37</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $0.26 to $21.09</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -78.7%</li>
<li>July/August/September Ranking: Not in Top 20 in Any</li>
</ul>
10. Oklo Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $21.67 </li>
<li>52-Week Range: $5.35 to $28.12 </li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +104.4% </li>
<li>July/August/September Ranking: Not in Top 20 in Any </li>
</ul>
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Honorable Mentions:&nbsp;The following stocks were the 11th&nbsp;to 20th&nbsp;most-searched tickers on&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent090324&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;in October 2024.
11. Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)
12. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)
13. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)
14. Palantir Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>)
15. Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)
16. MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>)
17. Genprex Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNPX#NASDAQ">GNPX</a>)
18. SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>)
19. Boeing Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)
20. TeraWulf Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WULF#NASDAQ">WULF</a>)
Why It's Important: Tesla, regularly among the most searched tickers on the site, climbed the leaderboard to be the most-searched ticker on Benzinga Pro in October. The stock was third in the past two months, but ranked first in July. 
Nvidia ranked second in October, dropping from first place over the last two months. The technology giant briefly passed Apple and Microsoft to be the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41551461/nvidia-overtakes-apple-as-worlds-most-valuable-company-again"> most valuable company in the world.</a>
One of the biggest movers in October was Trump Media &amp; Technology Group, a media company co-founded by former President Donald Trump. The stock has surged in recent weeks ahead of Election Day. Trump's odds of winning the 2024 presidential election have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41635149/2024-election-odds-on-polymarket-kalshi-show-trump-will-win-why-they-might-be-wrong">increased across prediction markets</a> and sports betting apps.
The stock has also been highlighted as a potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41630878/djt-short-squeeze-could-push-stock-to-60-if-trump-wins-but-analysis-says-loss-could-make-shares-">short-squeeze stock </a>with high short interest. A 2024 election win by Trump could see the stock shoot higher. Likewise, the stock could fall significantly if Trump loses the election.
Trump Media &amp; Technology Group will likely be among the most searched tickers on Benzinga Pro in November with Election Day happening on Nov. 5. The stock was the 20th most searched ticker in September and wasn't in the top 20 in August or July, ranking just outside the top 20.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust falls to fourth place from second in the past two months, likely due more to the surge in interest in the stocks mentioned above and not less interest in the S&amp;P 500 market index. Although it should be noted that the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, fell from sixth place to 15th in October, potentially signaling less interest in ETFs and market indexes.
Other newcomers to the top 10 were Bright Minds Biosciences, Tevogen Bio and Oklo, who have each not previously been among the top 20 most-searched tickers in any given month. Tevogen shares have fallen significantly in 2024, while Bight Minds Sciences and Oklo are each up over 100% in 2024.
Advanced Micro Devices also returned to the top 10, ranking seventh, which comes after falling out of the top 20 in September. The stock has regularly gone back and forth between the top 10 and top 20 each month in 2024.
Dropping out of the top 10 along with Invesco QQQ were Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHLR#NASDAQ">WHLR</a>), Galmed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLMD#NASDAQ">GLMD</a>), Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) and Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>). &nbsp;
Overall the month of October saw five of the same top 10 tickers from September and eight of the top 20 tickers from September.
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Tech stocks that are driving market growth, capitalizing on AI and automation, and maintaining strong fundamentals can justify the premium valuation. Therefore, investors might consider premium-priced tech stocks like Apple (AAPL), NVIDIA (NVDA), and Meta Platforms (META). Read on... This year, advancements in artificial intelligence position tech companies at the forefront of innovation, ready to capitalize on AI-driven productivity. These trends are boosting demand and benefiting the sector, with the IT hardware market projected to grow at a <a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/global-it-hardware-market">7.9% CAGR</a>, reaching $191.03 billion by 2029, driven by corporate investments in technology to enhance productivity.
Therefore, it could be wise to consider tech giants: Apple Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AAPL/">AAPL</a>), NVIDIA Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NVDA/">NVDA</a>), and Meta Platforms, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/META/">META</a>) despite their premium valuations.
Similarly, the tech sector is thriving, fueled by major investments and strategic partnerships in advanced chip manufacturing, accelerating innovation. With the industry's shift toward digitization and automation, demand for high-performance computing is surging. Consequently, the global semiconductor market is projected to reach $2.06 trillion by 2032, growing at a robust <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/semiconductor-market-102365">14.9% CAGR</a>.
Therefore, despite high P/E ratios, the abovementioned tech stocks which continue to lead in market growth, profitability, and long-term potential, could be attractive investment opportunities. Let's assess the fundamentals of the tech stocks.
Apple Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AAPL/">AAPL</a>) 
AAPL designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide. The company offers the iPhone, the Mac, the iPad, and wearables, home, and accessories including AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products, and HomePod.
In terms of forward non-GAAP <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/price-earningsratio.asp">P/E</a>, AAPL's 30.10x is 27% higher than the 23.71x industry average. Its 3.02x forward non-GAAP PEG is 68% higher than the 1.80x industry average. Similarly, its 23x forward EV/EBITDA is 59.7% higher than the 14.40x industry average.
For the fiscal fourth quarter ended September 28, 2024, AAPL's total net sales increased 6.1% from the previous year to $94.93 billion. Its operating income rose 9.7% year-over-year to $29.59 billion. However, the company's net income and EPS were $14.74 billion and $0.97, representing decreases of 35.8% and 33.6% from the same quarter last year, respectively.
Street expects AAPL's EPS for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, to increase 7.9% year-over-year to $2.35. Its revenue for the same quarter is expected to grow 4% year-over-year to $124.41 billion. AAPL surpassed the Street EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, the stock has gained 25.8% to close the last trading session at $222.23.
AAPL's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect mixed prospects. It has an overall rating of C, translating to a Neutral in our proprietary system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
It has a C grade for Growth, Momentum, and Stability. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-hardware/">Technology - Hardware</a> industry, AAPL is ranked #24 out of 41 stocks. To see the additional grades of AAPL for Value, Sentiment, and Quality, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AAPL/">click here</a>.
NVIDIA Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NVDA/">NVDA</a>)
NVDA provides graphics, computing, and networking solutions internationally. It operates in three segments: Graphics, Compute &amp; Networking. The company's products are used in gaming, professional visualization, data center, and automotive markets.
In terms of forward non-GAAP P/E, NVDA's 47.83x is 101.8% higher than the 23.71x industry average. Its 39.94x forward EV/EBIT is 101.8% higher than the 19.79x industry average. However, its 1.35x forward EV/Sales is 25% lower than the 1.80x industry average.
NVDA's revenue for the second quarter which ended on July 28, 2024, increased 122.4% year-over-year to $30.04 billion. The company's non-GAAP operating income increased 156.4% year-over-year to $19.94 billion.
In addition, NVDA's non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share came in at $16.95 billion and $0.68, representing increases of 151.5% and 151.9% from the year-ago values, respectively.
For the quarter ended October 31, 2024, NVDA's EPS and revenue are expected to increase 84.5% and 81.8% year-over-year to $0.74 and $32.94 billion, respectively. NVDA surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, the stock has gained 208.5% to close the last trading session at $138.86.
NVDA's uncertain prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of C, which translates to a Neutral in our proprietary rating system.
It has a C grade for Growth and Momentum. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/semiconductor-wireless-chip/">Semiconductor &amp; Wireless Chip</a> industry, it is ranked #42 out of 91 stocks. To access additional grades for NVDA's Value, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NVDA/">click here</a>.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/META/">META</a>)
META engages in the development of products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, and wearables worldwide. It operates in two segments, Family of Apps and Reality Labs.
In terms of forward non-GAAP P/E, DELL's 24.91x is 81.6% higher than the 13.72x industry average. Its 14.17x forward EV/EBITDA is 80.8% higher than the 7.83x industry average. On the other hand, its 1.18x forward non-GAAP PEG is 19.8% lower than the 1.47x industry average.
META's revenue for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, increased 18.9% year-over-year to $40.59 billion. Its income from operations grew 26.2% from the previous year's quarter to $17.35 billion. For the same period, the company's net income amounted to $15.69 billion, or $6.03 per share, up 35.4% and 37.4%, respectively, over the prior-year quarter.
Analysts expect META's EPS and revenue for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, to increase 26.1% and 17.1% year-over-year to $6.72 and $46.96 billion, respectively. It surpassed the Street EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, the stock has gained 81.1% to close the last trading session at $569.82.
META's positive outlook is reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It is ranked #17 out of 52 stocks in the A-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/internet/">Internet</a> industry. It has an A grade for Sentiment and Quality. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/META/">Click here</a> to see META's Growth, Value, Momentum, and Stability ratings.
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The growing demand for smart home devices and the adoption of the latest technologies is increasing the demand for consumer tech stocks. Against this backdrop, investors could consider sound consumer tech stocks Apple (AAPL), Dolby Laboratories (DLB), and Knowles (KN) to benefit from smart home trends. Keep reading... The consumer tech industry is flourishing with the increasing demand for digital technologies like AI and IoT among consumers.
Given the industry's backdrop, investors could consider fundamentally sound consumer tech stocks Apple Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AAPL/">AAPL</a>), Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DLB/">DLB</a>), and Knowles Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/KN/">KN</a>) for potential gains.
The U.S. economy grew strongly during the third quarter, with rising consumer spending marking its fastest pace in over one and a half years. This was supported by sharply slowing inflation levels and robust business investment in equipment. The gross domestic product <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-economy-posts-solid-growth-election-eve-2024-10-30/">increased at a rate of 2.8%</a> in the third quarter.
The surging consumer spending is an indicator of rising disposable income and changing consumer behavior as more and more consumers lean towards efficiency, comfort, security, and convenience of their homes through technologies.
Further, with the rapidly developing smarter and more interconnected technologies, the possibilities in smart home development are becoming endless. These trends are rapidly fueling the possibilities of the consumer technology market. Consumers increasingly spend on smart home devices to enhance their home security, convenience, and comfort.
Technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) also mark their contribution to the evolving market dynamics. With this, the global smart home market is <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/smart-home-market-101900">projected to grow $633.20 billion by 2032</a>, exhibiting a CAGR of 22.9%. Also, the U.S. smart home market is predicted to grow significantly to a total of $105.25 billion by 2032.
Amid rising spending on consumer tech devices like smart entertainment devices, smart home monitoring and security solutions, smart door locks, and home appliances and complementing technologies like communication technologies, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and the 5G network, consumer tech stocks are positioned to prosper.
With these favorable trends in mind, let's delve into the fundamentals of the three top consumer tech stock choices mentioned above.
Apple Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AAPL/">AAPL</a>)
AAPL designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide. The company offers iPhone, Mac, iPad, wearables, and home accessories, including AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products, and HomePod.
On October 30, AAPL launched the new MacBook Pro&#xAE;, powered by the M4 family of chips — M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max, which delivers even faster performance and enhanced capabilities. The new MacBook Pro is built for Apple Intelligence&#x2122;, the personal intelligence system to transform how users work, communicate, and express themselves while protecting their privacy.
Also, on October 29, the company unveiled the all-new Mac mini&#xAE;, also powered by the M4 and new M4 Pro chips. It is redesigned around Apple silicon to offer incredible performance in an even smaller form of just 5 by 5 inches. With M4, Mac mini delivers up to 1.8x faster CPU performance and 2.2x faster GPU performance over the M1 model.
AAPL's total net sales increased 6.1% from the year-ago value to $94.93 billion during the fourth quarter that ended September 28, 2024. The company's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/operatingincome.asp">operating income</a> increased 9.7% year-over-year to $29.59 billion. Also, the company's net income and EPS totaled $14.74 billion and $0.97 for the quarter, respectively.
Analysts expect AAPL's revenue for the first quarter (ending December 2024) to grow 4% year-over-year to $124.41 billion. The company's EPS is expected to increase 7.9% year-over-year to $2.35 for the same period. Moreover, the company surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all of the trailing four quarters.
Shares of AAPL have surged 22.2% over the past six months and 23.9% over the past year to close the last trading session at $222.01.
AAPL's robust prospects are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
AAPL has an A grade for Quality. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-hardware/">Technology - Hardware</a> industry, AAPL is ranked #24 out of 41 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AAPL/">Click here</a> to access AAPL's other ratings for Momentum, Value, Growth, Sentiment, and Stability.
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DLB/">DLB</a>)
DLB creates audio and imaging technologies that transform entertainment at the cinema, DTV transmissions and devices, mobile devices, OTT video and music services, home entertainment devices, and automobiles. It develops and licenses its audio technologies, such as AAC &amp; HE-AAC, AVC, Dolby AC-4, and Dolby Atmos technology.
On September 13, DLB launched a new comprehensive range of cloud video products and solutions supporting real-time interactive streaming. The announcement came closely after DLB's recent acquisition of THEO Technologies, a leading provider of high-quality video streaming tools.
FanDuel, ITV, Las Vegas Sands, NASCAR, NFL, and others are leveraging the latest solutions to increase their engagement while improving their audiences' streaming and iGaming experiences.
On June 6, DLB entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GE Licensing, which owns, maintains, and licenses an extensive portfolio of IP primarily targeting the consumer digital media and electronics sectors. The strategic acquisition will strengthen DLB's licensing businesses and create opportunities for future growth.
During the third quarter, which ended on June 28, 2024, DLB reported a total revenue of $288.82 million, and its gross profit for the period was $253.15 million. The company's operating income of $36.78 million indicates growth of 130.8% from the prior year's quarter.
In addition, net income attributable to DLB came in at $38.44 million and $0.40 per share, up 134.4% and 135.3% from the previous year, respectively.
Analysts expect DLB's revenue for the fourth quarter (ended September 2024) to increase 6% year-over-year to $307.94 million, while its EPS for the same period is expected to grow 7.2% year-over-year to $0.70. Also, DLB has topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
DLB's shares have plunged 3.4% over the past month to close the last trading session at $73.39.
DLB's sound fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has an A grade for Quality and a B grade for Sentiment. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-electronics/">Technology - Electronics</a> industry, DLB is ranked #3 among the 42 stocks.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have DLB ratings for Stability, Momentum, Value, and Growth. Get all DLB ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DLB/">here</a>.
Knowles Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/KN/">KN</a>)
KN offers capacitors, Radio Frequency (RF) filtering products, balanced armature speakers, micro-acoustic microphones, and audio solutions internationally. It operates in Precision Devices; Medtech &amp; Specialty Audio; and Consumer MEMS Microphones segments.
On October 31, KN partnered with Mimi Hearing Technologies, the provider of the number one hearing test app on the market, to create innovative solutions for audio devices, such as true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, in-ear monitors (IEMs), headphones, and more.
The Breggz&#x2122; ZOHN-1 in-ear computer is the first hearable device to market that incorporated a cutting-edge combination of KN and Mimi technologies, delivering a breakthrough in premium, personalized, and immersive listening.
For the third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, KN's revenues increased 31.8% year-over-year to $142.50 million. Its non-GAAP gross profit increased 27.3% from the year-ago value to $64.80 million. Also, the company's non-GAAP net earnings totaled $24.20 million or $0.26 per share, up 28.7% and 30% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
Furthermore, the company's adjusted EBITDA increased 20.3% from the prior-year quarter to $35 million.
According to the company's fourth quarter 2024 outlook, KN projects revenues from continuing operations between $141 and $151 million. It also expects non-GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $0.26 - $0.30.
Street expects KN's EPS for the fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to increase 0.9% year-over-year to $0.28. For the fiscal year 2024, the company's EPS is expected to grow 11.7% year-over-year to $0.98. Also, the company topped the consensus EPS and revenue estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
Shares of KN have surged 4.7% over the past six months and 10.4% over the past year to close the last trading session at $17.49.
KN's POWR Ratings reflect its sound fundamentals. The stock is ranked #25 out of 42 stocks within the Technology - Electronics industry.
To access all the POWR Ratings of KN, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/KN/">click here</a>.
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