ETFs to Buy as Cloud, AI Power Microsoft's Q3 Earnings

Apple Strengthens Supply Chain in China While Growing Presence in Southeast Asia and India

Apple is deepening its involvement with China while expanding its production in Southeast Asia and India. In 2023, Apple increased its number of China-based suppliers and manufacturing sites to 286. The number of Apple suppliers in Vietnam surged by 40% to 35 last year. Chinese suppliers have become the largest group within Apple's supplier network.

Why The Market Rally May Still Have Room To Run, Even If Tech Stocks Falter

Home Market Outlook Today's Market Why The Market Rally May Still Have Room To Run, Even If Tech Stocks Falter. Michael Craig, Managing Director and Head of Asset Allocation at TD Asset Management, discusses the outlook for tech stocks and the broader implications for markets.

Equities Play A Waiting Game

Consumption continued to drive growth in the first quarter. The waiting game continues for the U.S. Federal Reserve and other major central banks to cut interest rates this year. 2024 is shaping up to be a “normal” expansionary year with healthy levels of economic growth and inflation.

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Adapting To Economic Paradigm Shifts

Home Investing Strategy Portfolio Strategy Adapting To Economic Paradigm Shifts. Investors should look to real assets to diversify beyond the traditional 60/40 portfolio. The global economy may be shifting from a low inflationary paradigm driven by disinflationary forces to an inflationary one.

Apple's Next Big Leap: How AI Software and WWDC Announcements Could Fuel Growth

Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring maintained Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) with an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $220 to $210. Woodring noted a similar earnings setup to 3 months ago. Apple stock lost 11% year-to-date.

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Vanguard Information Technology (VGT) Enters Oversold Territory

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Microsoft's Strategic Emphasis on AI and Cloud Services Signals Strong Future Performance: Analysts

Citigroup analyst Tyler Radke maintained Microsoft Corp with a Buy and lowered the price target from $480 to $475. BofA Securities analyst Brad Sills reiterated a Buy rating on Microsoft with a price target of $480. The analyst remains positive on Microsoft ahead of third-quarter results.

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Should You Invest in the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM)?

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XLK And The Return Of Irrational Exuberance

Signs of irrational exuberance in the technology sector are becoming evident. Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF has become excessively concentrated in a few names. The recently launched Destiny Tech100 closed-end fund is trading at around ten times net asset value. The technology sector is becoming a "musical chairs" game, with some companies trading significantly above trend.

XLK: There Is Too Much Risk To Be Buying Now

Tech stocks have dominated the market in recent years. Apple and Microsoft have outperformed the index and S&P 500 over the last ten years. The tech sector is overextended and overvalued with a high P/E of 29. The technology sector has been a target of recent anti-trust laws. The Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF holds 65% of the entire tech sector.

Apple Eyes Higher Profitability, Premium Mix and In-House Technologies Drive Margin Boost: Analyst

BofA analyst Wamsi Mohan maintained a Buy rating on Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) with a price target of $225. Mohan noted that historically, Apple investors have tended to look at existing products and the profitability associated with them.

Tailwinds In Tech

William Blair: We are in a new demand cycle for tech hardware. Smartphones and PCs are still the largest end-markets, but their outlook is improving. AI presents a second avenue of growth for many of these Taiwanese companies, says Hiraman. The past year’s gains in Taiwan tech were primarily driven by increases in stock valuations.

Apple's New Office Space in Coral Gables Signals Further Expansion into Latin America

Apple has invested in a new office in Coral Gables, a wealthy suburb south of Miami. The iPhone maker is consolidating its presence in South Florida. The firm will likely launch a significant new retail store in Miami's Worldcenter development. Apple already has a smaller office in the area.