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CrowdStrike is a cloud-based cybersecurity company specializing in next-generation security verticals such as endpoint, cloud workload, identity, and security operations. CrowdStrike's primary offering is its Falcon platform that offers a proverbial single pane of glass for an enterprise to detect and respond to security threats attacking its IT infrastructure. The Texas-based firm was founded in 2011 and went public in 2019.

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CrowdStrike and Google Cloud&#39;s expanded strategic partnership will see Google Cloud power Mandiant&#39;s Incident Response and Managed Detection and Response services leveraging the CrowdStrike Falcon platform and the Google Cloud Security Operations platform.

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<p><a href="https://windowsreport.com/microsofts-upcoming-ai-projects-include-an-ai-cooler-pad-that-can-make-devices-last-way-longer/">https://windowsreport.com/microsofts-upcoming-ai-projects-include-an-ai-cooler-pad-that-can-make-devices-last-way-longer/</a></p>
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<p>Microsoft has been at the forefront of AI ever since the concept gained popularity over the last couple of years. We've gone from <a href="https://windowsreport.com/another-microsoft-service-azure-sql-database-gets-public-preview-of-copilot/">Copilot in Microsoft Azure</a>, to <a href="https://windowsreport.com/copilot-microsoft-teams/">Copilot in Microsoft Teams</a>, <a href="https://windowsreport.com/onedrive-for-web-copilot-support/">OneDrive</a>, <a href="https://windowsreport.com/microsoft-teaches-you-how-to-split-the-copilot-work-and-personal-usage/">Microsoft 365</a>, and even <a href="https://windowsreport.com/microsoft-copilot-windows-11/">Windows 11</a>.</p>
<p>The Redmond-based tech giant is placing so many bets on Artificial Intelligence that one of the company's upcoming AI projects includes an AI-based cooler pad that can be integrated into a variety of devices, from computers to laptops, and gaming consoles.</p>
<p>The cool (pun intended) thing about it? It promises device longevity by keeping these devices within the right heating parameters, thus extending their life, and creating a more sustainable tech environment.</p>
<p>Microsoft explored the AI-based cooler pad technology in a patent made public recently, and the company describes it as a computer system that uses machine learning (aka AI) to control a fan or multiple fans.</p>
<p>How? Well, this computer system is made up of a few parts: it has processing devices (similar to CPU), temperature sensors, a fan, and a fan tachometer (which measures the speed of the fan).</p>
<p>The processing devices run an application program. While the program is running, the processing devices collect performance data. This includes temperature data from the sensors and fan speed data from the tachometer.</p>
<p>The processing devices use an AI model to analyze this data and create a fan control signal. This signal is then used to control the fan's speed. If the computer gets too hot, the system can speed up the fan to cool it down, automatically.</p>
<p>Basically, this is how the AI-based cooler pad works, but the Redmond-based tech giant has envisioned it to be quite self-sustaining. For instance, one of the AI models within the cooler pad can detect when there is something wrong with one of the fans and will notify the user about a possible hardware issue with it.</p>
<blockquote><p><i>The machine learning model may be configured to output a vent blockage condition detection when the machine learning model determines that the vent blockage condition has occurred. In response to detecting the vent blockage condition, one or more processing devices may be further configured to output a vent blockage notification for display at the GUI.</i></p>
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<p>And yes, if you missed that, we're saying it again: the system would be built with not just a single AI model, but a multitude of them, which can be stored in a library, and used for a wide variety of applications. Below, the paper exemplifies the usage of such a model in a video game.</p>
<blockquote><p><i>The plurality of machine learning models may be stored in a client-side machine learning model library. The plurality of machine learning models may be respectively associated with a plurality of application programs including the application program. Thus, the memory may store different machine-learning models for different application programs that have different patterns of hardware utilization and energy consumption. For example, a machine learning model associated with a highly-compute-intensive video game may be configured to output a high fan speed setpoint when the video game is launched. In constrast, a machine learning model associated with a less compute-intensive video game may be configured to output a lower fan speed setpoint when the less compute-intensive video game is launched.</i></p>
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<p>The AI-based cooler pad would be a game changer: first, as the paper says, the AI would be able to precisely control its activity, reducing the noise fans make when they try to cool down devices. By adapting to different contexts, this cooler pad is able to keep the device in the right heating parameters while making sure the noise doesn't become a distraction in the said environment. This means the system can be safely used in all sorts of environments, from personal to professional spaces.</p>
<p>Second, such a system would greatly expand devices' life all around. Most modern processors are designed to handle temperatures up to&nbsp;80°C (176 °F), and they will perform their best under those situations, but their life will be reduced if the exposure to such temperatures is constant. Keeping these processors below that temperature not only provides optimal performance, but it's also good for longevity.</p>
<p>Longevity is something the tech industry has not yet understood, but regular users have: not only <a href="https://windowsreport.com/research/right-to-repair-survey/">the right to repair</a> has gained immense popularity over the last years (and Microsoft fully supports it), but sustainability is becoming a new emergent concern. <a href="https://windowsreport.com/computer-chip-shortage/">Computer chip shortages</a> have become a real issue in the last years, and the tech giants might soon face it more often.</p>
<p>However, with the exciting new advancements in AI technology, and a cooler pad system that adapts so precisely to each specific application and situation, devices, including PCs, laptops, and gaming consoles, might last way longer than ever before.</p>


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"Microsoft's Upcoming AI Projects Include An AI Cooler Pad That Can Make Devices Last Way Longer; The AI-Based Cooler Pad Will Use A Multitude Of Learning Models To Keep Devices Cool All The Time" - Windows Report

<p>JMP Securities  analyst Jason Butler   reiterates Cytokinetics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYTK#NASDAQ">CYTK</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $106 price target.</p>


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'Citigroup Executive In Charge Of Implementing Bank's Restructuring Plan Leaves' - Financial Times

<p>JMP Securities  analyst Trevor Walsh   reiterates CyberArk Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYBR#NASDAQ">CYBR</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $280 price target.</p>


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JMP Securities Reiterates Market Outperform on CyberArk Software, Maintains $280 Price Target

<p>President <strong>Joe Biden</strong> announced Tuesday a significant increase in tariffs on a range of Chinese goods, aimed at protecting the American economy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/05/38813115/biden-targets-chinese-imports-with-huge-tariff-hikes-ahead-of-election">and safeguarding domestic jobs.</a></p>
<p>These measures are also designed to counteract China&#8217;s heavily subsidized production, which Biden stated was &#8220;flooding the market&#8221; and harming U.S. manufacturers.</p>
<p>&#8220;Today, I&#8217;m announcing new tariffs in key sectors of the economy to ensure that our workers are not held back by unfair trade practices,&#8221; he explained. These include:</p>
<ul>
<li>A 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum products to counter China&#8217;s overcapacity and support clean American production.</li>
<li>A heavy 100% tariff on electric vehicles made in China to prevent market flooding and protect American auto manufacturers.</li>
<li>A 25% tariff on electric vehicle batteries and critical minerals from China to boost the domestic EV industry.</li>
<li>Increased tariffs on Chinese solar panels, raised from 25% to 50%, to support American manufacturers against subsidized competition.</li>
<li>A new 50% tariff on semiconductors made in China, a move to reclaim the semiconductor industry domestically.</li>
</ul>
<p>Biden stressed the importance of these measures for the U.S. economy, saying, &#8220;These key sectors are where my administration is combining investments in America with tariffs that are strategic and targeted.&#8221;</p>
<p>Biden also cited major investments his administration has made, including &#8220;up to $1.5 billion in six clean steel projects across America, creating thousands of union jobs.&#8221; </p>
<p>This effort, he noted, is significant because &#8220;Clean American steel, aluminum, it&#8217;s a big deal claim because of the way we manufacture it here. It&#8217;s half as much carbon as steel made in China.&#8221;</p>
<p>He also mentioned the bipartisan infrastructure law, which will establish a network of 500,000 electric vehicle charging stations across the country, creating thousands of jobs.</p>
<p>&#8220;The future of electric vehicles will be made in America by union workers,&#8221; the president stated.</p>
<p>Biden contrasted his approach with that of former President Donald Trump, noting, &#8220;My predecessor promised to increase American exports and boost manufacturing but failed.&#8221;</p>
<p>Asserting the global economic leadership of the U.S., Biden declared, &#8220;America is rising; we have the best economy in the world. Our trade deficit with China is down to the lowest level in over a decade, and we&#8217;re standing up against Chinese government unfair economic practices.&#8221;</p>
<p>He reinforced his commitment to ensuring that &#8220;everyone deserves a fair shot&#8221; and highlighted new investments, such as <strong>Microsoft Corp.</strong>&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) plan to build a data center in Racine, Wisconsin, which promises thousands of good-paying jobs.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
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<li>Clean energy stocks, as tracked by the <strong>Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBW#NYSE">PBW</a>), rallied 4% on Tuesday, on track for their strongest-performing session since mid-December 2023.</li>
<li>Top performers were <strong>SunPower Corporation </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPWR#NASDAQ">SPWR</a>) <strong>Maxeon Solar Technologies</strong>, <strong>Ltd</strong>. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAXN#NASDAQ">MAXN</a>) and <strong>FuelCell Energy, Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCEL#NASDAQ">FCEL</a>) with daily gains ranging from 30% to 53%.</li>
<li>U.S. solar stocks, as tracked by the <strong>Invesco Solar ETF</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>), rose Tuesday, following a 1.7% surge on Monday. </li>
<li>U.S. Semiconductor stocks, as monitored through the <strong>iShares Semiconductor ETF </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>), were 1% higher. </li>
<li>Among U.S. EV automakers, <strong>Tesla Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and <strong>Rivian Automotive Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) were both up by about 3%, while <strong>Lucid Group Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) soared 12%.</li>
<li>Chinese EV-makers witnessed mixed session with <strong>NIO Inc-ADR </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NASDAQ">NIO</a>) up 6%, <strong>XPeng Inc-ADR</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) up 1.7% and <strong>Li Auto Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) down 3%.</li>
</ul>
<p>Read now: <em><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38821976/fed-chair-powell-signals-patience-in-rate-policy-labels-producer-inflation-data-as-mixed">Fed Chair Powell Signals Patience In Rate Policy, Labels Producer Inflation Data As &#8216;Mixed&#8217;</a></em></p>
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Generation Bio shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 sales results.

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Dawson Geophysical shares are trading higher after the company reported a year-over-year increase in Q1 financial results.

<p>JMP Securities  analyst Nicholas Jones   reiterates Carvana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $135 price target.</p>


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JMP Securities Reiterates Market Outperform on Carvana, Maintains $135 Price Target

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Virpax Pharmaceuticals shares are trading lower after the company reported a year-over-year decrease in Q1 EPS results.

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Shimmick shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q1 financial results. Also, Craig-Hallum downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and lowered its price target from $10 to $4.

<p><i>Nearly 9,000 Shows Display Total Ticket Costs at Checkout as Policy Ramps up across 33 States plus Washington D.C.</i></p>
<p>LOS ANGELES&nbsp;, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation Entertainment's all-in pricing policy, which shows a ticket buyer the total price and fees associated with their transaction, has yielded an 8% increase in completed sales in the first six months the program rolled out across all Live Nation venues and festivals in the U.S. The industry-leading initiative has proven beneficial for both fans and artists, delivering greater transparency for fans while increasing sales for artists and fewer abandoned carts at checkout.</p>
<p>The encouraging data comes at a critical time as policymakers in the House prepare to vote on the TICKET Act, which aims to ensure transparent pricing for consumers among other ticket reforms. Live Nation's move to all-in pricing has seen broad success, with nearly 9,000 shows displaying all-in pricing as the program begins to scale. This benefits fans in the 33 states plus Washington, D.C., where Live Nation operates venues.&nbsp;</p>


Live Nation's All-In Pricing Policy Has Yielded An 8% Increase In Completed Sales In The First 6-Months The Program Rolled Out Across All Live Nation Venues And Festivals In The U.S.

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Fennec Pharmaceuticals shares are trading lower. The company reported Q1 financial results.

<p>JMP Securities  analyst Trevor Walsh   reiterates CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $400 price target.</p>


JMP Securities Reiterates Market Outperform on CrowdStrike Holdings, Maintains $400 Price Target

<p><strong>Sidus Space, Inc.&nbsp;</strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIDU#NASDAQ">SIDU</a>)&nbsp;on Tuesday&nbsp;said it has begun payload activation upon&nbsp;completion of its&nbsp;commissioning&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/05/b38814780/sidus-space-begins-payload-activation-upon-successful-completion-of-commissioning-phase-of-lizzies" rel="noreferrer noopener">phase of LizzieSat-1 (LS-1).</a></p>
<p>LS-1&nbsp;achieved successful launch and deployment&nbsp;through SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg SLC-4 on March 4.</p>
<p>On March 14, the Sidus team accomplished the Launch and Early Operations Phase (LEOP), establishing communication with the spacecraft. Subsequently, the orbiting object received NORAD ID 59132 from USSPACECOM, named &#8220;LizzieSat.&#8221;&nbsp;</p>
<p>&#8220;We are eager to move on to the next phase of early satellite operations with LS-1 now that we have&nbsp;successfully&nbsp;completed the commissioning phase,&#8221; stated Sidus Space Chief Executive&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;Carol Craig.</p>
<p>Following LEOP, the Sidus Mission Control Center (MCC) team entered the commissioning phase, meticulously evaluating critical subsystems&#8217; performance. Each spacecraft component was activated individually and collectively to ensure satisfactory performance after two months in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).</p>
<p>Following evaluations, Sidus verifies LizzieSat-1&#8217;s successful commissioning, confirming its full functionality as a satellite.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Now, the Sidus MCC team&nbsp;shifts focus to&nbsp;activating LS-1&#8217;s payloads and executing mission-critical tasks to meet or exceed payload mission success criteria.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Payload operations phase prioritizes meeting customer needs while optimizing LizzieSat-1&#8217;s performance within power, thermal, attitude control, and data downlink constraints. Sidus anticipates achieving primary objectives in the upcoming weeks.</p>
<p>&#8220;I am beyond proud of the entire Sidus team who has worked tirelessly to systematically move through the critical initial stage of operations for the first satellite in our constellation and look forward to launching additional satellites later this year,&#8221; Craig added.</p>
<p><strong>Price Action:&nbsp;</strong>SIDU shares are trading higher by 4.16% to $3.25 at last check Tuesday.</p>
<p><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.</em></p>
<p><em>Image: Courtesy of Sidus Space, Inc. </em></p>


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What's Going On With Sidus Space Stock Tuesday?

<p>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.  analyst Emily Bodnar   maintains Acrivon Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACRV#NASDAQ">ACRV</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $20 to $22.</p>


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HC Wainwright & Co. Maintains Buy on Acrivon Therapeutics, Raises Price Target to $22

<p>Barrington Research  analyst Kevin Steinke   maintains HireQuest (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HQI#NASDAQ">HQI</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $19 to $16.</p>


Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on HireQuest, Lowers Price Target to $16

<p>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.  analyst Mike Colonnese   reiterates Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTM#NASDAQ">BTM</a>) with a Buy and maintains $4 price target.</p>


HC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Buy on Bitcoin Depot, Maintains $4 Price Target

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on <strong>Datadog</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDOG#NASDAQ">DDOG</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with DDOG, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 13 uncommon options trades for Datadog.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 30% bullish and 53%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $767,183, and 7 are calls, for a total amount of $311,354.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $85.0 to $150.0 for Datadog over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Datadog stands at 403.9, with a total volume reaching 5,458.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Datadog, situated within the strike price corridor from $85.0 to $150.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Datadog Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1715706943_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
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<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
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<td>DDOG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/28/24</td>
<td>$1.98</td>
<td>$1.27</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
<td>$567.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DDOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$73.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">583</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DDOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$11.45</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$64.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">121</td>
<td>84</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DDOG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/07/24</td>
<td>$0.94</td>
<td>$0.94</td>
<td>$0.94</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$60.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td>639</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DDOG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$57.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">33</td>
<td>95</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Datadog</h3>
<p>Datadog is a cloud-native company that focuses on analyzing machine data. The firm's product portfolio, delivered via software as a service, allows a client to monitor and analyze its entire IT infrastructure. Datadog's platform can ingest and analyze large amounts of machine-generated data in real time, allowing clients to utilize it for a variety of applications throughout their businesses.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Datadog, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Datadog</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,404,408, the DDOG's price is down by -1.47%, now at $116.53. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 84 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Datadog</h3>
<p>A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $148.6.</p>
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Rosenblatt persists with their Buy rating on Datadog, maintaining a target price of $146. </li>
<li>Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald lowers its rating to Overweight with a new price target of $150.</li>
<li>In a positive move, an analyst from Wells Fargo has upgraded their rating to Overweight and adjusted the price target to $150. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Datadog with a target price of $145. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Stifel continues to hold a Buy rating for Datadog, targeting a price of $152. </li>
</ul>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Datadog options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


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A Closer Look at Datadog's Options Market Dynamics

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Novo Nordisk. Our analysis of options history for Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) revealed 10 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 30% of traders were bullish, while 70% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $88,487, and 7 were calls, valued at $365,580.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $100.0 and $145.0 for Novo Nordisk, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Novo Nordisk options trades today is 1083.25 with a total volume of 720.00.</p>
<p>In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Novo Nordisk's big money trades within a strike price range of $100.0 to $145.0 over the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Novo Nordisk Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1715706938_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$17.25</td>
<td>$17.05</td>
<td>$17.05</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$178.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">132</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$37.4</td>
<td>$37.2</td>
<td>$37.4</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$18.15</td>
<td>$17.9</td>
<td>$17.9</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$31.4K</td>
<td>496</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$9.05</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$8.95</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$31.4K</td>
<td>496</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">37</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Novo Nordisk</h3>
<p>With roughly one third of the global branded diabetes treatment market, Novo Nordisk is the leading provider of diabetes-care products in the world. Based in Denmark, the company manufactures and markets a variety of human and modern insulins, injectable diabetes treatments such as GLP-1 therapy, oral antidiabetic agents, and obesity treatments. Novo also has a biopharmaceutical segment (constituting roughly 10% of revenue) that specializes in protein therapies for hemophilia and other disorders.</p>
<h3>Where Is Novo Nordisk Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,844,849, with NVO's price up by 0.06%, positioned at $132.49.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 86 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Novo Nordisk</h3>
<p>A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $160.0.</p>
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald has revised its rating downward to Overweight, adjusting the price target to $160. </li>
</ul>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Novo Nordisk options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


Spotlight on Novo Nordisk: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

<p>Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in NXPI usually suggests something big is about to happen.</p>
<p>We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for NXP Semiconductors. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.</p>
<p>The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 25% leaning bullish and 37% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $104,759, and 6 are calls, amounting to $1,142,021.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $180.0 and $340.0 for NXP Semiconductors, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in NXP Semiconductors's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to NXP Semiconductors's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $180.0 to $340.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>NXP Semiconductors Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1715706933_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NXPI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$405.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">303</td>
<td>900</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NXPI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$323.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">303</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NXPI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/19/24</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$312.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">303</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NXPI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$39.0</td>
<td>$38.5</td>
<td>$38.78</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$54.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td>14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NXPI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$18.7</td>
<td>$18.4</td>
<td>$18.7</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$50.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">88</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About NXP Semiconductors</h3>
<p>NXP Semiconductors is a leading supplier of high-performance mixed-signal products. The firm acquired Freescale Semiconductor in 2015 and now has significant market share in the automotive market, where it supplies microcontrollers and analog chips into automotive clusters, powertrains, infotainment systems, and radars. NXP Semiconductors also serves industrial and Internet of Things, mobile, and communications infrastructure.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding NXP Semiconductors, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>Where Is NXP Semiconductors Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 640,520, the price of NXPI is up 1.36% at $267.51. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 69 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for NXP Semiconductors</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $300.0.</p>
<ul>
<li>An analyst from UBS persists with their Neutral rating on NXP Semiconductors, maintaining a target price of $270. </li>
<li>An analyst from Argus Research has decided to maintain their Buy rating on NXP Semiconductors, which currently sits at a price target of $300. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Needham keeps a Buy rating on NXP Semiconductors with a target price of $280. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Neutral rating for NXP Semiconductors, targeting a price of $280. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group keeps a Outperform rating on NXP Semiconductors with a target price of $370. </li>
</ul>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for NXP Semiconductors with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


NXPI

NXP Semiconductors's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

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<p>Undervalued <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/technology/">tech stocks</a> are attracting eyeballs this year because of two elements: the astronomical rise of <strong>Nvidia</strong> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nvda-stock-quote/"><strong>NVDA</strong></a>) and the three <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/feds-rate-cut-confidence-likely-shaken-not-yet-broken-by-inflation-2024-03-20/">anticipated rate cuts</a> from the now more dovish Federal Reserve.</p>



<p>This is why the tech sector is up 13.5% so far this year, better than the <strong>S&amp;P 500</strong>&lsquo;s 9% gain. Goldman Sachs says the index <a href="https://www.goldmansachs.com/intelligence/pages/the-sp-500-index-is-forecast-to-return-six-percent.html">will return 6%</a>, which includes dividends, which means to beat the market this year, invest in undervalued tech stocks.</p>



<p>Analysts have given all three of the undervalued tech stocks we will look at a &ldquo;strong buy&rdquo; rating with double-digit upsides. This is because they are all working on new ways to make AI more widely used and to protect data.</p>



<p>The first pick on this list of undervalued tech stocks is a cybersecurity expert teaming up with AWS and <strong>Tata Consultancy Services</strong> (<span>TCS</span>). The second has a platform with over 200 million customers and wants to expand beyond Taiwan by including sports broadcasts and speedier delivery. The final selection partners with the U.S. Department of Commerce to potentially receive $6.6 billion in funding for a new manufacturing factory in Arizona.</p>



<p>Come on, let&rsquo;s explore further!</p>



<h2>Amazon (AMZN)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/amzn-stock-10-300x169.jpg" alt="Amazon LOGO ON THE SIDE OF A BUILDING."><div>Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Amazon </strong>(NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/amzn-stock-quote/"><strong>AMZN</strong></a></span>) stock has made a big comeback and is now selling at around $188, which is up 25% from the start of the year, but most analysts are still recommending that investors &ldquo;buy&rdquo; the stock, with a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/amzn/forecast">target price of $219.5 per share</a> for the next 12 months, a 16% upside.</p>



<p>Part of the reason for optimism is consistent innovation and growth. For example, Amazon is working overtime to <a href="https://press.aboutamazon.com/2023/12/aws-launches-second-infrastructure-region-in-canada">expand its Amazon Web Services (<span>AWS</span>) system</a>. AWS opened a new region in Calgary, Canada, the company&rsquo;s second infrastructure area in the country. Amazon has also created the AWS European Sovereign Cloud to meet the needs of businesses in Europe subject to strict rules.</p>



<p>In the meantime, CES 2024 saw Amazon and <strong>Siemens </strong>(OTCMKTS:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/siegy-stock-quote/"><strong>SIEGY</strong></a></span>) <a href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-ces-2024-announcements">announce a partnership</a> to link Amazon Bedrock to Siemens&rsquo; Mendix platform. This alliance seeks to make creative AI technologies easy to use in many sectors.</p>



<p>On the streaming end, Amazon Prime Video is adding more sports shows from around the world, like NASCAR and Wimbledon tennis in certain regions.</p>



<p>AMZN investors should monitor Amazon Prime, which includes the streaming business, since its 200 million users generated $40.2 billion in 2023. In 2021, growth was 33%; <a href="https://www.yaguara.co/amazon-prime-statistics/">in 2023</a>, 8%. Market saturation, notably in the U.S., caused this slowdown. Amazon is offering Prime members <a href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-delivery-speeds-2024">speedier delivery</a>, exclusive bargains, and more entertainment, to stop the drop.</p>



<h2>CrowdStrike (CRWD)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/crwd-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="A sign with the Crowdstrike (CRWD) company logo"><div>Source: VDB Photos / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>CrowdStrike</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/crwd-stock-quote/"><strong>CRWD</strong></a></span>) investors are thrilled <a href="https://www.crowdstrike.com/press-releases/crowdstrike-and-aws-extend-strategic-partnership-to-accelerate-cloud-security-and-ai-innovation/">about its new deal</a> with AWS, which will speed up the growth of AI and cloud security. The deal also includes making more use of Amazon Bedrock and Amazon SageMaker and standardizing security on CrowdStrike&rsquo;s AI-native Falcon platform.</p>



<p>CrowdStrike and Tata Consultancy Services <a href="https://www.crowdstrike.com/press-releases/crowdstrike-and-tata-consultancy-services-transform-modern-enterprise-cybersecurity/">have also made a global strategy</a> deal to use Falcon XDR to change the way business hacking is done. Falcon&rsquo;s combined protection, which includes cloud security and next-generation security information and event management&nbsp;(<span>SIEM</span>), will be available to TCS through this deal. This will allow AI-powered system-on-chip (<span>SOC</span>) change that stops hacks.</p>



<p>The National Australia Bank and CrowdStrike <a href="https://www.crowdstrike.com/press-releases/national-australia-bank-selects-crowdstrike-for-smb-cybersecurity/">are also working together</a> to keep small and medium-sized businesses safe online. </p>



<p>These interactions and partnerships have made CrowdStrike well-known in its sector. <a href="https://www.crowdstrike.com/resources/reports/kuppingercole-identity-threat-detection-and-response/">KuppingerCole</a> <a href="https://ir.crowdstrike.com/news-releases/news-release-details/crowdstrike-named-leader-2024-idc-marketscape-worldwide-managed">and IDC</a> rank it as a leader in Identity Threat Detection and Response and in the 2024 Worldwide Managed Detection and Response MarketScape.</p>



<p>Lastly, new ideas are a big part of CrowdStrike&rsquo;s success and <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/crwd/forecast">potential upside</a> of 25%. CrowdStrike said at Google Cloud Next &rsquo;24 that it would also be adding new security tools to the Google Cloud Marketplace.</p>



<h2>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/tsm-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="image of TSM semiconductor office building"><div>Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing </strong>(NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/tsm-stock-quote/"><strong>TSM</strong></a></span>) and the U.S. Department of Commerce <a href="https://pr.tsmc.com/english/news/3122">recently agreed to collaborate</a>. As a result of the tie-up, TSMC could receive up to $6.6 billion in funds through the CHIPS Act.</p>



<p>It&rsquo;s part of their plan to build a third manufacturing plant in Arizona. That plant will make advanced electronics. With this addition, TSMC will have invested over $65 billion in Arizona so far.&#8203;</p>



<p>TSMC is also expanding its business worldwide, opening a second chipmaking plant in Japan. The <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/26/tsmc-opens-new-plant-in-japan-as-it-diversifies-away-from-taiwan.html">new factory</a> is part of Taiwan-based TSMC&rsquo;s plan to increase the reliability of its supply chain and expand its production sites.&#8203;</p>



<p>In addition, India and TSMC are working together to see if it is possible to set up a hub for semiconductors there. This move is part of larger talks between Taiwan and India.</p>



<p>The excitement around chipmaker Nvidia is also helping TSMC&rsquo;s shares. Thanks to its AI hardware solutions, Nvidia is the third U.S. firm <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/02/nvda-stock-alert-nvidia-surges-to-2-trillion-valuation/">with a $2 trillion market worth</a> and is driving the tech-led market revival in 2024.</p>



<p>TSMC&rsquo;s shares rose after Morgan Stanley <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/04/morgan-stanley-is-doubling-down-on-nvidia-nvda-stock/#:~:text=Morgan%20Stanley%20(NYSE%3AMS),to%20double%20down%20on%20shares.">boosted its Nvidia target price</a>, illustrating their correlation. However, TSMC does not need Nvidia to stand on its own feet; the stock holds a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/tsm/forecast">&ldquo;strong buy&rdquo; consensus rating</a>, with a 16% projected upside.</p>



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<h2><strong>CrowdStrike (CRWD)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/crwd1600-300x169.png" alt="Person holding smartphone with logo of US software company CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (CRWD) on screen in front of website. Focus on phone display. Unmodified photo."><div>Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>CrowdStrike</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/crwd-stock-quote/"><strong>CRWD</strong></a></span>) has outperformed the stock market for several years. The cybersecurity firm has almost quintupled over the past five years and has gained 24% year-to-date.</p>



<p>More businesses are turning to CrowdStrike to protect themselves from cyberattacks. The financial costs and reputation damage from cyberattacks are too great for most companies to risk. CrowdStrike provides a solution that has turned into <a href="https://ir.crowdstrike.com/news-releases/news-release-details/crowdstrike-reports-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-year-2024" target="_blank">$3.44 billion in annual recurring revenue.</a> </p>



<p>The company closed out the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 on a high note with 33% year-over-year (YoY) revenue growth and $53.7 million in GAAP net income. Profits made a big turnaround as the company reported a $47.5 million GAAP net loss in Q4 FY23.</p>



<p>CrowdStrike continues to grow as other cybersecurity companies report much slower revenue growth than just a year ago. The stock has approval from many analysts with its Strong Buy rating. The average price target implies a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/crwd/forecast" target="_blank">27% upside.</a></p>



<h2><strong>American Express (AXP)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/axp1600-300x169.jpg" alt="an American Express (AXP) credit card sticking out of someone's pocket"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div><p><strong>American Express&nbsp;</strong>(NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/axp-stock-quote/"><strong>AXP</strong></a></span>) has been winning more attention. The credit and debit card issuer has been a household name for decades,&nbsp;but&nbsp;strong financial&nbsp;results and a low valuation are raising demand for the stock.</p>



<p>Let&rsquo;s start with the valuation. While most credit card companies have P/E ratios above 30, American Express only has a 19 P/E ratio. American Express would have to gain more than 50% from current levels just to be valued at the same level as its peers. That offers a good margin of safety.</p>



<p>Financials are another area of strength. American Express grew its revenue by 11% YoY in <a href="https://s26.q4cdn.com/747928648/files/doc_financials/2024/q1/Q1-2024-Earnings-Press-Release.pdf" target="_blank">Q1 2024.</a> Net income soared by an astonishing 34% YoY. The fintech firm attracted many younger consumers. More than 60% of its new cardholders from the quarter were Millennials and Gen Z consumers. To top it all off, investors receive a 1.19% yield just for holding onto their shares. American Express does a good job hiking its dividend, <a href="https://ir.americanexpress.com/news/investor-relations-news/investor-relations-news-details/2024/American-Express-Board-Authorizes-17-Percent-Dividend-Increase/default.aspx" target="_blank">raising its payouts by 17% this year.</a></p>



<h2><strong>Duolingo (DUOL)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/shutterstock_1668567226-300x169.jpg" alt="DUOL stock: A phone displaying the duolingo logo in front of a computer screen displaying the duolingo site"><div>Source: dennizn / Shutterstock</div></div><p><strong>Duolingo</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/duol-stock-quote/"><strong>DUOL</strong></a></span>) makes it easier for people to learn new languages. The educational app trades at a $11 billion market cap and a lofty 700 P/E ratio. The valuation will scare away many value investors, but the stock is delivering impressive financial growth that can reward patient investors. As profit margins continue to improve, the valuation should become more reasonable.</p>



<p>Duolingo is reporting high growth numbers in the areas that matter: revenue, profits and user growth. Revenue increased by 45% YoY in <a href="https://investors.duolingo.com/static-files/f456546b-5c18-4e4b-966d-59534089ef02" target="_blank">Q4 2023,</a> while net income reached $12.1 million. Meanwhile, the company posted a $13.9 million net loss in Q4 2022. The switch to profitability has significantly strengthened the bullish thesis.</p>



<p>Daily active users grew by 65% YoY to reach 26.9 million people. The educational app also had 88.4 million monthly active users, 46% higher than in the same period last year. Those growth rates should help the company rally. If net income continues to expand, the valuation will look more enticing for people who accumulate shares at current levels.</p>



<h2><strong>Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/goog_googl_alphabet_1600-300x169.png" alt="Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL) and Google logos seen displayed on smartphones. The Google stock split is happening today."><div>Source: IgorGolovniov / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>The mega-cap tech giant is an undervalued opportunity hidden in plain sight. You may have used Google to find this article and saw some ads along the way. <strong>Alphabet</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/goog-stock-quote/"><strong>GOOG</strong></a></span>, NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/googl-stock-quote/"><strong>GOOGL</strong></a></span>) is the leader in online advertising, and its profit margins are getting more attractive.</p>



<p>Revenue increased by 15% YoY in <a href="https://www.abc.xyz/assets/91/b3/3f9213d14ce3ae27e1038e01a0e0/2024q1-alphabet-earnings-release-pdf.pdf" target="_blank">Q1 2024,</a> while net income soared by 57% YoY. Cost cutting has been working wonders for the company&rsquo;s profits, just as it did for <strong>Meta Platforms</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/meta-stock-quote/"><strong>META</strong></a></span>). Alphabet is getting lean and more efficient while delivering top-line growth.</p>



<p>Alphabet only trades at a 26.3 P/E ratio despite its lead in the advertising industry. Gemini offers enticing opportunities in artificial intelligence that aren&rsquo;t fully reflected in the company&rsquo;s stock price. Furthermore, Google Cloud is gaining more market share in the cloud computing industry. Cloud revenue growth outpaced advertising revenue growth, now making up more than 10% of the company&rsquo;s business model. The stock looks reasonable at current levels.</p>



<h2><strong>D.R. Horton (DHI)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/dr_horton_dhi_dhi1600-300x169.jpg" alt="In this photo illustration the D.R. Horton (DRI) logo seen displayed on a smartphone."><div>Source: Casimiro PT / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>D.R. Horton</strong> (NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/dhi-stock-quote/"><strong>DHI</strong></a></span>) is a home construction company with a $50 billion market cap and a 10 P/E ratio. It also trades at a reasonable <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/DHI/key-statistics" target="_blank">0.60 PEG ratio.</a> The stock has outperformed the market with a 252% gain over the past five years.</p>



<p>Shares have only inched up by 1% year-to-date, but the company has been posting good financial results. Revenue increased by 14% YoY in <a href="https://investor.drhorton.com/~/media/Files/D/D-R-Horton-IR/press-release/q2-fy-2024-earnings-release.pdf" target="_blank">Q2 FY24,</a> while net income surged 24% YoY. </p>



<p>D.R. Horton offered fiscal 2024 revenue guidance that ranges from $36.7 billion to $37.7 billion. That represents mid-single-digit YoY growth from <a href="https://investor.drhorton.com/~/media/Files/D/D-R-Horton-IR/reports-and-presentations/reports/2023-dhi-annual-report.pdf" target="_blank">fiscal 2023 results.</a> The firm also has an excellent reputation with its dividend. D.R. Horton <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/dhi/dividend-history" target="_blank">hiked its quarterly dividend</a> from $0.25 per share to $0.30 per share in 2023, a 20% YoY increase. The company also delivered an <a href="https://www.koyfin.com/company/dhi/dividends/#:~:text=Dividend%20Data,are%20paid%20out%20as%20dividends." target="_blank">annualized dividend growth rate of 22.05%</a> over the past decade.</p>



<h2><strong>Sterling Infrastructure (STRL)</strong></h2>



<a href="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/foundations-of-wealth-series-img-1-scaled.jpg"><img width="300" height="199" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/foundations-of-wealth-series-img-1-300x199.jpg" alt="Image of the foundation and frame of a house"></a><p><strong>Sterling Infrastructure</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/strl-stock-quote/"><strong>STRL</strong></a></span>) is a smaller construction company receiving a lot of love from investors in the know. The $3.8 billion corporation has a 26.2 P/E ratio and has gained 40% year-to-date. It&rsquo;s also up by almost 1,000% over the past five years.</p>



<p>The construction company reported another strong quarter. Revenue increased by 9% YoY in <a href="https://www.strlco.com/news/sterling-reports-record-first-quarter-2024-results/" target="_blank">Q1 2024,</a> while net income jumped by 58% YoY. Rapidly expanding profit margins will further reduce the P/E ratio and make it a compelling pick for long-term investors. </p>



<p>The company&rsquo;s E-Infrastructure Solutions continue to attract plenty of clients. Sterling expects high single to low double-digit revenue growth in this segment for 2024. The infrastructure firm also anticipates a strong 2024 due to its backlog.</p>



<p>Sterling also raised its 2024 guidance. The company came into the year with net income guidance of $155 million to $165 million. The new guidance now suggests Sterling Infrastructure can generate $160 million to $170 million in net income.</p>



<h2><strong>Celsius Holdings (CELH)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/shutterstock_2111068418-300x169.jpg" alt="CELH stock: A view of several cases of Celsius energy drinks, on display at a local big box grocery store."><div>Source: The Image Party / Shutterstock</div></div><p><strong>Celsius Holdings </strong>(NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/celh-stock-quote/"><strong>CELH</strong></a></span>) is a high-growth sports beverage company expanding internationally. While revenue growth took a back seat in the first quarter, profit margins expanded considerably.</p>



<p>Celsius reported 37% YoY revenue growth in <a href="https://www.celsiusholdingsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Celsius-Q1-2024-Financial-Results-Press-Release.pdf" target="_blank">Q1 2024.</a> Most of the company&rsquo;s revenue came from domestic sales, but international sales exhibited 43% YoY growth. The company has plenty of opportunities to reaccelerate revenue growth as it taps into global markets.</p>



<p>The 89% YoY jump in net income still makes the stock attractive despite the growth deceleration. Celsius Holdings generated $77.8 million in GAAP net income. The stock is still up 42% year-to-date and has gained almost 5,000% over the past five years. Investors shouldn&rsquo;t expect the 5-year gains to repeat, but Celsius Holdings still has the makings of a stock that can outperform the market in the long run. The pullback after earnings has created a long-term buying opportunity.</p>



<p><em>On this date of publication, Marc Guberti held a long position in GOOG and CELH. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com <a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines.</a></em></p>
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<p>The semiconductor market has reached a tipping point, which is why savvy investors should be looking for <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/technology/semiconductor/">semiconductor stocks</a> to sell at the moment. Semiconductor stocks have been on a stellar run over the past 2 years, thanks to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (<span>AI</span>), 5G and data centers. However, the outlook of the industry does not look as promising going forward.</p>



<p>Despite <a href="https://omdia.tech.informa.com/blogs/2023/mar/the-semiconductor-industrys-biggest-challenges-in-2023">reaching</a> a record $595.7 billion in revenue in 2022, the semiconductor market experienced declines across all four quarters of 2023. Moreover, due to geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China, some U.S. companies are at high risk of disruption due to their geographic concentration in China.</p>



<p>Furthermore, recent macroeconomic concerns, including inflation, high interest rates, and slowing global demand, have cast a shadow over the semiconductor sector. The Federal Reserve&rsquo;s tightening policy and emerging economic headwinds could make the upcoming months challenging for chip stocks. Here are three semiconductor stocks to consider selling this month.</p>



<h2>Broadcom (AVGO)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/AVGO1600-300x169.jpg" alt="broadcom (AVGO) logo outside office building"><div>Source: Sasima / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Broadcom</strong> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/avgo-stock-quote/"><strong>AVGO</strong></a>) has a diversified portfolio that spans both semiconductor and infrastructure software segments. However, the shifting market dynamics and geopolitical tensions pose headwinds for the company.</p>



<p>China accounts for a significant portion of Broadcom&rsquo;s revenue. The country was responsible for around $11.53 billion of revenue in 2023, making it AVGO&rsquo;s largest geographic market. With the U.S.-China trade tensions heating up, Broadcom is exposed to regulatory risks. Any restrictions on semiconductor sales could severely impact the company&rsquo;s bottom line.</p>



<p>Moreover, Broadcom&rsquo;s legacy software businesses, CA Technologies and Symantec, face headwinds. CA Technologies is entrenched in the declining mainframe market, while Symantec&rsquo;s traditional antivirus solutions are being eclipsed by cloud-native competitors like <strong>CrowdStrike</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/crwd-stock-quote/"><strong>CRWD</strong></a></span>) and <strong>Palo Alto Networks </strong>(NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/panw-stock-quote/"><strong>PANW</strong></a></span>).</p>



<p>The company&rsquo;s valuation multiples far <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/AVGO/valuation/metrics">exceed</a> the semiconductor industry average. Much of Broadcom&rsquo;s valuation is driven by expectations around its AI business. If AI-driven growth slows down, it can cause a significant downside in the stock price.</p>



<h2>Intel (INTC)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/intc1600d-300x169.jpg" alt="Close up of Intel (INTC) sign at their San Jose campus in Silicon Valley"><div>Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Intel</strong> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/intc-stock-quote/"><strong>INTC</strong></a>) is known for its historical dominance in the CPU market. However, in recent years, the company has faced significant challenges, leading to a sharp decline in its stock price. Although the company posted revenues and earnings per share above analyst expectations, the company&rsquo;s weak guidance for the upcoming quarter sent Intel shares tumbling. The company&rsquo;s stock has fallen 35% since the start of 2024.</p>



<p>Intel Foundry has <a href="https://hyscaler.com/insights/intel-foundry-lands-15-billion-deal/">reported</a> a deal pipeline exceeding $15 billion. However, profitability remains a <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/1-way-intel-boost-foundry-112000054.html">distant</a> goal for the company. Intel expects Intel Foundry to remain unprofitable until at least the midpoint of this decade. In addition, Intel faces competition from <strong>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing</strong> (NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/tsm-stock-quote/"><strong>TSM</strong></a></span>), which claims its N3P process will outperform Intel&rsquo;s 18A node.</p>



<p>China represents Intel&rsquo;s largest market, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/7bf0f79b-dea7-49fa-8253-f678d5acd64a">accounting</a> for 27% of the company&rsquo;s total revenues. However, recent regulatory changes have highlighted Intel&rsquo;s heightened exposure to geopolitical risks. The Chinese government has urged state-backed organizations to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/25/chinas-new-guidelines-will-block-intel-and-amd-chips-in-government-computers-ft.html#:~:text=China%20introduced%20new%20guidelines%20aimed,Chinese%20solutions%2C%20the%20report%20said.">reduce</a> their reliance on foreign chips. This will have a direct impact on Intel&rsquo;s market share.</p>



<h2>Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/amd_stock1600-2-300x169.png" alt="Sign of AMD office in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is an American multinational semiconductor company."><div>Source: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>In recent years, <strong>Advanced Micro Devices</strong> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/amd-stock-quote/"><strong>AMD</strong></a>) has emerged as a serious contender in the semiconductor industry. However, it faces stiff competition from <strong>Nvidia</strong> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nvda-stock-quote/"><strong>NVDA</strong></a>), which continues to dominate this space. Despite moderately positive earnings surprises, AMD&rsquo;s stock has faced selling pressure of late. The stock has fallen 23% since the start of March this year.</p>



<p>Nvidia recently <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/is-this-the-beginning-of-the-end-of-nvidias-artificial-intelligence-ai-chip-dominance">announced</a> its next-generation Blackwell GPUs, coupled with advanced AI software offerings. This could pose a significant threat to AMD&rsquo;s market share. Although AMD&rsquo;s MI300 AI accelerator has made impressive gains, analysts remain cautious about its ability to compete effectively with Nvidia&rsquo;s upcoming products.</p>



<p>While AMD has <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amd-increases-instinct-mi1300-sales-181841855.html">raised</a> its FY2024 data center GPU revenue guidance from $3.5 billion to $4 billion, this pales in comparison to Nvidia&rsquo;s $47.5 billion in data center revenues in FY2024.</p>



<p>With the stock currently trading at a relatively <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/AMD/valuation/metrics">high</a> price-to-earnings (P/E) valuation, investors should carefully assess the risk/reward of having money invested in AMD stock.</p>



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<h2><strong>Duolingo (DUOL)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/shutterstock_1668567226-300x169.jpg" alt="DUOL stock: A phone displaying the duolingo logo in front of a computer screen displaying the duolingo site"><div>Source: dennizn / Shutterstock</div></div><p><strong>Duolingo</strong> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/duol-stock-quote/"><strong>DUOL</strong></a>) is a profitable educational tech company that is only starting to expand its profit margins. Net profit margins for <a href="https://investors.duolingo.com/static-files/f456546b-5c18-4e4b-966d-59534089ef02">Q4 2023</a> came in at 8% due to resounding financial and user growth. The company reported $151.0 million in total revenue for the quarter. That&rsquo;s a 45% year-over-year increase.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Net income was up even more. The company reported a net loss of $13.9 million in Q4 2022. Meanwhile, it turned a $12.1 million profit in Q4 2023. The big turnaround reflects Duolingo&rsquo;s ability to accelerate profit margin expansion.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Its users should continue to show strong interest in the trend. Daily active users came to 26.9 million, up by 65% year-over-year. The company also reported a 46% year-over-year increase in monthly active users to reach 88.4 million MAUs.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Shares are up by 90% over the past year. The app gamifies learning new languages and has expanded into additional subjects like math and music. As more people learn online, Duolingo should continue to benefit.</p>



<h2><strong>Crowdstrike (CRWD)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/crwd1600-300x169.png" alt="Person holding smartphone with logo of US software company CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (CRWD) on screen in front of website. Focus on phone display. Unmodified photo."><div>Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Crowdstrike</strong> (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/crwd-stock-quote/"><strong>CRWD</strong></a>) is a top-tier cybersecurity firm that looks poised to take market share from its competitors in the upcoming quarters. The cybersecurity giant reported 33% year-over-year revenue growth and surging profits in <a href="https://ir.crowdstrike.com/news-releases/news-release-details/crowdstrike-reports-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-year-2024">Q4 FY24</a>.</p>



<p>Most of the company&rsquo;s revenue is recurring, and the tally stood at $3.44 billion in annual recurring revenue to wrap up fiscal 2024. Crowdstrike also reported $53.7 million in GAAP net income compared to a $47.5 million net loss in the same period last year. The stock is up by 373% over the past five years and is already off to a strong start with a 23% year-to-date gain.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Wall Street analysts believe the cybersecurity stock has more room to climb. The <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/crwd/forecast">average price target</a> suggests a 31% upside. The highest price target of $435 per share indicates shares can rally by an additional 43% from current levels. Wall Street is bullish on this stock and has given it a &ldquo;Strong Buy&rdquo; rating.</p>



<h2><strong>Nvidia (NVDA)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nvda1600-8-300x169.png" alt="Nvidia (NVDA) company logo displayed on mobile phone screen"><div>Source: Piotr Swat / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Nvidia </strong>(NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nvda-stock-quote/"><strong>NVDA</strong></a>) has been a top beneficiary of the AI boom. The company&rsquo;s GPU chips lead the industry and are up by 78% year-to-date. However, the stock has been quiet since the start of March and has traded flat since then.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The company&rsquo;s May 22 earnings will change that. Nvidia stock will either soar or enter a correction. An in-between scenario seems unlikely, but Wall Street analysts are optimistic about an upswing. The average price target suggests a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/nvda/forecast">17% upside</a>. It&rsquo;s rated as a &ldquo;Strong Buy&rdquo; among 41 analysts.</p>



<p>Nvidia reported a blowout earnings report in Q4 FY24. Revenue increased by 265% year-over-year while net income surged by 769% year-over-year. Quarter-over-quarter growth has been decelerating. Q4 FY24 revenue only marked a 22% sequential improvement. The stock trades at 34 forward P/E and 1.11 PEG ratios.&nbsp; The stock looks like it has a good valuation, assuming the firm maintains high financial growth for another year.</p>



<p><em>On this date of publication, Marc Guberti held a long position in NVDA. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the&nbsp;InvestorPlace.co</em>m <a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/"><em>Publishing Guidelines.</em></a></p>
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<p>Investing in the stock market has never been easier or more accessible. The mechanics of buying and selling stocks has been democratized. Transaction costs were eliminated, financial information is freely available and faster technology even makes day trading possible (don&rsquo;t do that!).</p>



<p>In short, it no longer takes money to make money. With as little as $500 you can begin buying and selling stocks to start building a retirement portfolio. The stock market used to be the province of the wealthy, but the playing field has been leveled. And you <em>should</em> be investing today.</p>



<p>No other asset class has helped grow wealth the way stocks can. A Deutsche Bank study showed that over the past 100 years, <a href="https://awealthofcommonsense.com/2021/05/200-years-of-asset-class-returns/">stocks surpassed the performance</a> of gold by 5.6% annually, housing prices by 6.6%, Treasuries by 6.8%, and oil by 8.4% per year. It means if you are going to be putting your money to work anywhere, it ought to be in stocks.</p>



<p>If you are looking to accelerate your wealth growth rate, then the companies below are three stocks to buy with $500 today.</p>



<h2>Energy Transfer (ET)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/energy-transfer-et-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="A magnifying glass zooms in on the website for Energy Transfer (ET)."><div>Source: Casimiro PT / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>As its name implies, midstream energy play <strong>Energy Transfer</strong> (NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/et-stock-quote/"><strong>ET</strong></a></span>) is positioned in a prime spot of the oil and gas industry. It is the middleman that transports hydrocarbons, such as natural gas, natural gas liquids (<span>NGLs</span>), crude oil and refined products. It is spread fairly evenly across these hydrocarbons: about 27% of its business is in NGLs and refined products, 22% in crude, 21% in natural gas pipelines and 18% in gathering and processing. Over the past decade, Energy Transfer built itself into one of the largest midstream energy companies, with over 125,000 miles of pipeline. Particularly in exports, it is the <a href="https://ir.energytransfer.com/static-files/71fede3c-83ea-465b-84ca-3e08a79fa786">industry leader with a 20% share</a>. Yet that is where its biggest risk lies.&nbsp;</p>



<p>In January, President Joe Biden killed all new liquid natural gas (<span>LNG</span>) project <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/01/26/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-temporary-pause-on-pending-approvals-of-liquefied-natural-gas-exports/">permit approvals</a>. His Energy Department denied ET&rsquo;s request for an extension on its deadline to complete its Lake Charles LNG project. That will result in further delays, raising costs.</p>



<p>Fortunately, Energy Transfer generates substantial cash flows from the rest of its business. Even after paying its distribution, which yields 8% annually, the midstream player will still be able to fund its various projects. It continues to invest in more infrastructure and has committed to spending between $2 billion and $3 billion on capital expenditures each year.&nbsp;</p>



<p>For the past few years, Energy Transfer has been hiking its distribution every quarter and last month <a href="https://ir.energytransfer.com/news-releases/news-release-details/energy-transfer-announces-increase-quarterly-cash-distribution-8#:~:text=Energy%20Transfer%20Announces%20Increase%20in%20Quarterly%20Cash%20Distribution,-April%2024%2C%202024&amp;text=DALLAS%20%2D%2D(BUSINESS%20WIRE)%2D%2D,quarter%20ended%20March%2031%2C%202024">raised it again by 3.3%</a>. As energy stock is also one of the cheapest in the industry, it would be an excellent wealth builder for your portfolio.</p>



<h2>CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/crwd_crowdstrike_1600-300x169.png" alt="Mobile phone with website of American software company CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) Inc. on screen in front of website. Focus on top-center of phone display. Unmodified photo."><div>Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>Cybersecurity will continue to be of primary importance as businesses maintain their digital transformations and migrate their data to the cloud. <strong>CrowdStrike Holdings</strong>&lsquo; (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/crwd-stock-quote/"><strong>CRWD</strong></a></span>) unique leadership in endpoint security separates it from the competition. Endpoint security is protecting from attack the &ldquo;endpoints&rdquo; of data usage: desktops, laptops and mobile devices.</p>



<p>CrowdStrike&rsquo;s Falcon platform is the industry leader and should gain the lion&rsquo;s share of the industry&rsquo;s growth. According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/global-endpoint-security-market-industry#:~:text=How%20big%20is%20the%20Endpoint,USD%2028.80%20billion%20by%202029.">Mordor Intelligence</a>, the $19.6 billion endpoint security market will grow at a compounded rate of almost 8% annually through 2029 when it will hit $28.8 billion.</p>



<p>Not willing to stand still, though, CrowdStrike enhanced Falcon&rsquo;s security offerings by adding cloud security, identity security and security operations to its portfolio. Through a combination of artificial intelligence (<span>AI</span>), machine learning and human intervention, the platform <a href="https://investorplace.com/2023/10/the-top-7-stocks-to-own-during-a-downturn/">sifts through trillions of events weekly</a>. It quickly recognizes and responds to potential threats over time as it learns and grows.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Customers are flocking to the platform. <a href="https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1535527/000153552724000007/crwd-20240131.htm">Subscription customers</a> using five or more, six or more, and seven or more CrowdStrike modules grew to 64%, 43%, and 27% of subscription customers, respectively. And the number of customers with over $1 million in annual recurring revenue (<span>ARR</span>) grew to more than 580. It ended its fiscal year with 29,000 subscription customers, and ARR was up 34% year-over-year.</p>



<p>While the stock is up 27.5% in 2024, shares are actually down 2% in the last three months. This sideways action provides a launchpad for investors to get on board before the next leg of growth takes off.</p>



<h2>Pinterest (PINS)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/pinterest1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Pinterest, Inc. (PINS) logo"><div>Source: tanuha2001 / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Pinterest</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/pins-stock-quote/"><strong>PINS</strong></a></span>) was always a stock just ready for liftoff. The idea collation site rises and falls on advertising revenue. While it was a market darling through the pandemic, investors backed away after out-of-home activities started up again. Uncertain economic conditions also caused ad dollars to dry up.</p>



<p>That&rsquo;s no longer the case. Pinterest <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/pinterest-pins-q1-2024-earnings-040016952.html">trounced its own revenue guidance</a>, reporting $740 million compared to the $705 million it previously thought it would generate. CEO Bill Ready noted it was the &ldquo;fastest user and revenue growth since 2021.&rdquo; The number of global monthly active users surged 12% to 518 million.</p>



<p>No wonder advertisers are showering Pinterest with money. It has been the case the site was a <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/02/3-unstoppable-growth-stocks-to-buy-in-february/">perfect destination for marketers</a>. People collating their ideas are signaling these are the types of things they want and are looking to buy. It&rsquo;s an advertiser&rsquo;s dream, and they are seeing more conversions. Pinterest reported its application programming interface (<span>API</span>) for conversions grew to 40% of revenue from 27% last September.&nbsp;</p>



<p>While the stock is up about 24% since the report, there is more room to grow. The stock remains well below its pandemic highs, but it&rsquo;s clear Pinterest has found the formula for generating wealth.</p>



<p><em>On the date of publication, Rich Duprey did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com <a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/">Publishing Guidelines</a>.</em></p>
<div><p>Rich Duprey has written about stocks and investing for the past 20 years. His articles have appeared on Nasdaq.com, The Motley Fool, and Yahoo! Finance, and he has been referenced by U.S. and international publications, including MarketWatch, Financial Times, Forbes, Fast Company, USA Today, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Cheddar News, The Boston Globe, L&rsquo;Express, and numerous other news outlets.</p></div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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<p>Investors have been making a lot of money by investing in <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/technology/artificial-intelligence/">AI stocks</a>. Not every artificial intelligence stock has been profitable, but the winners have&nbsp;been crushing&nbsp;the stock market. Despite the massive run-up, some of these stocks still have the potential to make new millionaires.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s a reflection of&nbsp;how much the AI industry&nbsp;is set&nbsp;to grow.</p>



<p>Experts have projected that the AI industry will maintain a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/artificial-intelligence-ai-market#:~:text=Artificial%20Intelligence%20Market%20Size%20&amp;%20Trends,36.6%25%20from%202024%20to%202030.">36.6% compounded annual growth rate</a>&nbsp;from now until 2030. That gives many corporations a lengthy runway, and these AI All-Stars may benefit the most.</p>



<h2><strong>Nvidia (NVDA)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/nvda1600-5-300x169.png" alt="Nvidia corporation (NVDA) logo displayed on smartphone with stock market chart background. Nvidia is a global leader in artificial intelligence hardware."><div>Source: Evolf / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Nvidia</strong>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nvda-stock-quote/"><strong>NVDA</strong></a>) has&nbsp;been leading&nbsp;the AI industry with its innovative GPU chips. Many investors look at Nvidia&rsquo;s earnings to gauge how well the artificial intelligence industry is doing&nbsp;as a whole.</p>



<p>Investors had plenty to cheer about when Nvidia reported&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://investor.nvidia.com/news/press-release-details/2024/NVIDIA-Announces-Financial-Results-for-Fourth-Quarter-and-Fiscal-2024/">Q4 FY24 earnings</a>. Revenue increased by 265% year-over-year while net income surged by 769% year-over-year. Nvidia&rsquo;s guidance suggests&nbsp;that it&nbsp;will report $24.0 billion in Q1 FY25 revenue. That&rsquo;s a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://investor.nvidia.com/news/press-release-details/2023/NVIDIA-Announces-Financial-Results-for-First-Quarter-Fiscal-2024/default.aspx">big jump</a>&nbsp;from the $7.19 billion in revenue from Q1 FY24.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Strong demand for AI chips and technology suggests that Nvidia&rsquo;s growth can continue. Data center revenue is Nvidia&rsquo;s main segment, but it also benefits from other vibrant segments like gaming and professional visualization. Nvidia&rsquo;s automotive segment is the only one that has been down year-over-year.</p>



<p>Nvidia stock has gained 87% year-to-date and is up&nbsp;by&nbsp;roughly 2,200% over the past five years. It&rsquo;s been a generational winner, and analysts believe it has more room to run. It&nbsp;is currently rated&nbsp;as a &ldquo;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/nvda/forecast">Strong Buy</a>.&rdquo;</p>



<h2><strong>Microsoft (MSFT)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/msft1600-1-300x169.png" alt="Microsoft logo close up. Microsoft (MSFT) Flagship Store Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, NYC."><div>Source: The Art of Pics / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Microsoft</strong>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/msft-stock-quote/"><strong>MSFT</strong></a>) has enjoyed a strong start in the AI industry due to&nbsp;a series of&nbsp;acquisitions, hiring top experts in the industry, and the release of <strong>Copilot</strong>. Microsoft Copilot offers AI-powered solutions that increase productivity. You can create PowerPoint presentations and documents much quicker with this technology, and that&rsquo;s only scratching the surface.</p>



<p>Microsoft recently released&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/ai-machine-learning/microsoft-copilot-security">Copilot for Security</a>&nbsp;which&nbsp;makes&nbsp;advanced cybersecurity resources more accessible to small businesses.&nbsp;According to&nbsp;Microsoft, its&nbsp;Copilot tool allowed analysts to breeze through tasks 26% faster.&nbsp;Novice analysts were also 44% more accurate on&nbsp;tasks.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This Copilot spinoff is one of many possibilities. Microsoft can continue to develop its Copilot product line while growing in its other segments. The tech conglomerate operates in many industries, but cloud computing is the company&rsquo;s&nbsp;most important&nbsp;opportunity.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Microsoft Cloud</strong> represented&nbsp;more than&nbsp;half of the company&rsquo;s total revenue in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/investor/earnings/fy-2024-q3/press-release-webcast" target="_blank">Q3 FY24</a>.&nbsp;It also grew by 23%&nbsp;year-over-year&nbsp;while Microsoft&rsquo;s overall revenue increased by 17%&nbsp;year-over-year. The tech firm expanded its profit margins once more by reporting 20%&nbsp;year-over-year&nbsp;net income growth.</p>



<h2><strong>Alphabet (GOOG,GOOGL)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/goog_googl_alphabet_1600-300x169.png" alt="Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL) and Google logos seen displayed on smartphones. The Google stock split is happening today."><div>Source: IgorGolovniov / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>Microsoft&rsquo;s AI advances haven&rsquo;t made a dent in&nbsp;<strong>Alphabet&rsquo;s</strong>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/goog-stock-quote/"><strong>GOOG</strong></a>, NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/googl-stock-quote/"><strong>GOOGL</strong></a>) dominance in the search engine market. <strong>Google</strong> has a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oberlo.com/statistics/search-engine-market-share#:~:text=As%20of%20February%202024,%20Google,desktops,%20tablets,%20and%20smartphones." target="_blank">search engine market share that exceeds 90%</a>.</p>



<p>Alphabet&rsquo;s Gemini blunders painted the perception of the tech giant being behind in the AI race. While Microsoft has been creating more AI products, Alphabet&rsquo;s Gemini era is&nbsp;starting to move along&nbsp;nicely.&nbsp;Alphabet&rsquo;s revenue increased by 15%&nbsp;year-over-year in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.abc.xyz/assets/91/b3/3f9213d14ce3ae27e1038e01a0e0/2024q1-alphabet-earnings-release-pdf.pdf">Q1 2024</a>.&nbsp;Advertising and cloud computing were the key drivers.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Google Cloud continues to gain market share in the cloud computing industry.&nbsp;Alphabet&rsquo;s cloud segment had a higher growth rate than Microsoft&rsquo;s cloud division&nbsp;in the most recent quarter.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s been that way for the past few quarters as more businesses turn to Google Cloud for storage, cybersecurity, and AI capabilities.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The stock is up&nbsp;by&nbsp;22% year-to-date and has gained 193% over the past five years. Analysts believe&nbsp;the stock&nbsp;has more room to run and&nbsp;rated it as&nbsp;a &ldquo;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/googl/forecast">Strong Buy</a>.&rdquo;</p>



<h2><strong>Crowdstrike (CRWD)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/crwd1600-300x169.png" alt="Person holding smartphone with logo of US software company CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (CRWD) on screen in front of website. Focus on phone display. Unmodified photo."><div>Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Crowdstrike</strong>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/crwd-stock-quote/"><strong>CRWD</strong></a>) has established itself as a leading cybersecurity firm. Many businesses use the Falcon Platform,&nbsp;resulting in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://ir.crowdstrike.com/news-releases/news-release-details/crowdstrike-reports-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-year-2024">$3.44 billion in annual recurring revenue</a>. Investors have been rushing to accumulate shares as the stock is up&nbsp;by&nbsp;30% year-to-date. Furthermore, it&rsquo;s gained 400% over the past five years.</p>



<p>Artificial intelligence has enhanced productivity and continues to create new possibilities. However, this technology is also available to unethical hackers who can&nbsp;now&nbsp;initiate more attacks. Crowdstrike has adjusted its platform in response to the rising&nbsp;<em>threat&nbsp;</em>of artificial intelligence.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Cybersecurity is increasingly becoming a battle of AI versus AI. Crowdstrike is investing heavily in artificial intelligence features that help businesses detect threats and respond to them sooner. Those initiatives have attracted more business. Revenue increased by 33% year-over-year in Q4 FY24&nbsp;while&nbsp;GAAP net income came in positive at $53.7 million. It&rsquo;s a welcome development for a firm that reported a $47.5 million net loss in the same period last year.</p>



<h2><strong>Palantir (PLTR)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pltr1600-5-300x169.png" alt="In this photo illustration, the Palantir Technologies (PLTR) logo is displayed on a smartphone screen."><div>Source:  rafapress / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Palantir</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/pltr-stock-quote/"><strong>PLTR</strong></a>) is a big data analytics company that offers innovative AI solutions for businesses and governments. The stock has been on a tear recently. It&rsquo;s up&nbsp;by&nbsp;24% year-to-date and has more than doubled over the past year. The stock trades at a lofty 172 P/E ratio but also has a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/PLTR/key-statistics">65-forward P/E ratio</a>.</p>



<p>The forward P/E ratio is more palatable, but it&rsquo;s still a lofty valuation. Some analysts are encouraging investors to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/pltr/forecast">buy the stock anyway</a>.&nbsp;<strong>Bank of America</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bac-stock-quote/"><strong>BAC</strong></a>) assigned a $28 price target which suggests a 36% upside. Wedbush has a more aggressive $35 price target&nbsp;that&nbsp;implies a 70% upside.</p>



<p>Palantir reported 21% year-over-year revenue growth in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://investors.palantir.com/news-details/2024/Palantir-Reports-Revenue-Growth-of-21-Year-Over-Year-and-Sixth-Consecutive-Quarter-of-GAAP-Profitability-GAAP-EPS-of-0.04-in-Q1-2024/">Q1 2024</a>&nbsp;and achieved GAAP profitability for the 6th consecutive quarter. Rising profits will help the valuation look more attractive for long-term investors. Commercial revenue increased by 27% year-over-year&nbsp;while&nbsp;government revenue&nbsp;was up&nbsp;by 16% year-over-year.</p>



<h2><strong>Arista Networks (ANET)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/arista_anet1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Image of Arista Networks (ANET) logo on the side of a building"><div>Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Arista Networks</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/anet-stock-quote/"><strong>ANET</strong></a>) produces the hardware that enables many cloud computing platforms. Many data centers use the company&rsquo;s technology, and the computing power of AI has increased the demand for Arista&rsquo;s solutions.</p>



<p>The company&nbsp;has been thriving&nbsp;long before the AI boom became mainstream in 2023. The stock is up&nbsp;by&nbsp;36% year-to-date and has soared&nbsp;by&nbsp;402% over the past five years.&nbsp;Investors got a bit jittery after concerns about Nvidia&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2024/04/12/why-arista-networks-plunged-today/">gobbling Arista Networks&rsquo; market share</a>, but the firm put these concerns to rest with its recent earnings report.</p>



<p>Arista Networks reported 16.3% year-over-year revenue growth in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://investors.arista.com/Communications/Press-Releases-and-Events/Press-Release-Detail/2024/Arista-Networks-Inc.-Reports-First-Quarter-2024-Financial-Results/default.aspx">Q1 2024</a>. GAAP net income came to $637.7 million compared to $436.5 million in GAAP net income during the same period last year. It marks a 46.1% year-over-year increase.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The tech firm has&nbsp;been winning&nbsp;higher price targets since its latest earnings report.&nbsp;<strong>Wells Fargo</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wfc-stock-quote/"><strong>WFC</strong></a>) believes the stock can reach $340 per share&nbsp;which&nbsp;suggests&nbsp;an 8%upside.&nbsp;<strong>KeyBanc</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/key-stock-quote/"><strong>KEY</strong></a>) is more optimistic and has set a $349 price target&nbsp;which&nbsp;implies&nbsp;an 11% upside.</p>



<h2><strong>Qualcomm (QCOM)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/qcom-stock-3-300x169.jpg" alt='An image of the top half of a black smartphone with a white screen displaying a blue "Qualcomm" logo, with a blurry white "Qualcomm" logo on a blue design in the background.'><div>Source: nikkimeel / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Qualcomm&nbsp;</strong>(NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/qcom-stock-quote/"><strong>QCOM</strong></a>) is a reasonably valued chipmaker that trades at a 24.5 P/E ratio. It also offers a 1.87% yield and has maintained a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.koyfin.com/company/qcom/dividends/">compounded annual dividend growth rate of 8.62%</a>&nbsp;over the past decade. The company has hiked its dividend for 19 consecutive years. The stock has more than doubled over the past five years and is up&nbsp;by&nbsp;30% year-to-date.</p>



<p>Qualcomm&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/overview">Snapdragon chip</a>&nbsp;is the go-to choice for many smartphones. AI enhancements to the chip have resulted in pro-level photos and videos. As smartphone makers rush to incorporate artificial intelligence in their technology, they will need more advanced AI chips, and Qualcomm is ready to deliver.</p>



<p>The company endured a slow start in 2023 as other AI stocks rallied, but&nbsp;the company&nbsp;has caught its stride. Revenue increased by 1% year-over-year in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_1a083b2f2a6c7429cdb239b10d7fa136/qualcomm/db/773/7396/file/FY2024+2nd+Quarter+Earnings+Release.pdf">Q2 FY24</a>. That&rsquo;s not much, but it&rsquo;s better than the revenue declines from last year. Meanwhile, net income increased by 37% year-over-year to reach $2.3 billion for the quarter.</p>



<p><em>On this&nbsp;date of publication, Marc Guberti held long positions in NVDA, MSFT, GOOG, and ANET. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://investorplace.com/">InvestorPlace.com</a>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/">Publishing Guidelines.</a></em></p>
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<p>The cybersecurity industry offers a long-term opportunity for investors. It&rsquo;s projected to maintain a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/cyber-security-market#:~:text=Cyber%20Security%20Market%20Size%20&amp;%20Trends,12.3%25%20from%202023%20to%202030.">12.3% annualized growth rate</a>&nbsp;from now&nbsp;until 2030. Many cybersecurity firms&nbsp;are positioned&nbsp;to attract more clients and raise their prices over time. However, some <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/technology/cybersecurity/">cybersecurity stocks</a> will do better than others.</p>



<p>Investors should look for firms&nbsp;that have&nbsp;competitive advantages, strong financial growth and long-term growth prospects. Some cybersecurity firms have reported meaningful revenue deceleration, but the ones that continue to grow offer a significant opportunity for patient investors.</p>



<h2><strong>Crowdstrike (CRWD)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/crwd_crowdstrike_1600-300x169.png" alt="Mobile phone with website of American software company CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) Inc. on screen in front of website. Focus on top-center of phone display. Unmodified photo."><div>Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Crowdstrike</strong>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/crwd-stock-quote/"><strong>CRWD</strong></a></span>) is the best pure-play cybersecurity stock. The corporation doesn&rsquo;t have much to its business model outside of cybersecurity. However, it&rsquo;s become a juggernaut in the industry while delivering incredible&nbsp;returns for shareholders.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Shares are up&nbsp;by&nbsp;30% year-to-date (<strong>YTD</strong>) and have quintupled over the past five years. The Falcon Platform offers&nbsp;<a href="https://ir.crowdstrike.com/news-releases/news-release-details/crowdstrike-reports-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-year-2024" target="_blank">$3.44 billion in annual recurring revenue</a>. That steady revenue was a part of the firm&rsquo;s $845.3 million in Q4 of 2024 revenue, marking a 33% year-over-year (<strong>YOY</strong>) increase.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Unlike most cybersecurity firms, Crowdstrike has continued to maintain strong revenue growth. However, investors have been getting just as excited about its profits. The cybersecurity giant reported $53.7 million in GAAP net income compared to a net loss of $47.5 million in the same period last year. &nbsp;</p>



<p>The stock is a bit pricy at an&nbsp;<a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/CRWD/key-statistics" target="_blank">81 forward&nbsp;P/E ratio</a>, but that&rsquo;s not stopping analysts from appreciating the big picture.&nbsp;The stock is rated as&nbsp;a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/crwd/forecast">strong buy&nbsp;among 37 analysts</a> and has a projected&nbsp;24% upside from current levels.</p>



<h2><strong>Microsoft (MSFT)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/openai-msft1600-300x169.png" alt="ChatGPT logo seen on the smartphone, Microsoft (MSFT) logo seen on the laptop. Microsoft Copilot"><div>Source: Ascannio / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Microsoft</strong>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/msft-stock-quote/"><strong>MSFT</strong></a></span>) dominates in numerous industries, including cybersecurity. The tech firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/cybersecurity?activetab=cyber:primaryr2" target="_blank">works with policymakers</a>&nbsp;and corporations to keep sensitive information safe. It&rsquo;s also making cybersecurity more accessible to small businesses through&nbsp;<a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/ai-machine-learning/microsoft-copilot-security" target="_blank">Copilot for Security</a>. Customers can use this platform&rsquo;s AI features to detect and address threats before they become&nbsp;major&nbsp;problems.</p>



<p>Businesses need protection, but they also need a place&nbsp;where they can&nbsp;safely store digital files. Microsoft Azure, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.statista.com/chart/18819/worldwide-market-share-of-leading-cloud-infrastructure-service-providers/" target="_blank">second-largest cloud computing provider</a>&nbsp;in the industry, has been a&nbsp;useful&nbsp;resource for many businesses. Cloud revenue has become a sizable portion of Microsoft&rsquo;s business. It represented&nbsp;more than&nbsp;half of Microsoft&rsquo;s&nbsp;Q3 of 2024&nbsp;revenue and <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/investor/earnings/fy-2024-q3/press-release-webcast">grew by 23% YOY</a>. Microsoft&rsquo;s overall revenue jumped by 17% YOY. Net income was up by 20% YOY.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Analysts have been rushing to assign&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/msft/forecast" target="_blank">higher price targets</a>&nbsp;for Microsoft, with the highest price target currently&nbsp;standing&nbsp;at $600 per share. The average price target suggests an 18% upside for the tech conglomerate. Analysts have rated the stock as a strong buy.</p>



<h2><strong>Alphabet (GOOG,GOOGL)</strong></h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/alphabet-stock-google-1-300x169.jpg" alt="Alphabet (GOOG,GOOGL) sign reading Google inside building"><div>Source: Benny Marty / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p><strong>Alphabet&nbsp;</strong>(NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/goog-stock-quote/"><strong>GOOG</strong></a></span>, NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/googl-stock-quote/"><strong>GOOGL</strong></a></span>) is&nbsp;mostly&nbsp;known for its search engine. But Google Cloud is helping the company gain market share in the cybersecurity industry. The company&rsquo;s cloud computing platform protects digital assets,&nbsp;and it&rsquo;s&nbsp;growing faster than Microsoft.</p>



<p>Google Cloud <a href="https://abc.xyz/assets/91/b3/3f9213d14ce3ae27e1038e01a0e0/2024q1-alphabet-earnings-release-pdf.pdf">generated $9.57 billion</a> in&nbsp;Q1 of 2024,&nbsp;which was 28.4% higher than the same period last year. Also, profit margins are expanding. Q1 of 2023 operating income&nbsp;landed at&nbsp;$191 million while this figure jumped to $900 million in Q1 of 2024.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Analysts have rated the stock as a strong buy and <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/googl/forecast">believe it can gain an additional 13%</a> from current levels. Alphabet&rsquo;s highest price target of $225 per share suggests a 33% upside. While long-term investors want more gains, many of them have been pleased with the company&rsquo;s recent growth. The tech giant&rsquo;s shares are up by 22% YTD and have almost tripled over the past five years.</p>



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