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Contel Technology Co Ltd is mainly engaged in sourcing and sale of integrated circuit (IC) products. It specializes in providing IC application solutions and IC-related services in five main categories: mobile devices and smart charging products; motor control; sensors and automation; light-emitting diode; radio frequency (RF) power.

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Intuit Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) shares tanked in early trading on Friday, even after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/42123997/intuit-shares-fall-after-q1-results-fy25-guidance-below-estimates">upbeat fiscal first-quarter results</a>.
The company reported its results amid an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">exciting earnings season</a>. Here are some key analyst takeaways.
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<li>Goldman Sachs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58c6ab8db85e9300015f1ae0/kash-rangan">analyst Kash Rangan</a> maintained a Buy rating while raising the price target from $765 to $800.</li>
<li>Stifel <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/585beadbb5a482000151d186/brad-reback">analyst Brad Reback</a> reiterated a Buy rating while reducing the price target from $795 to $725.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/59f2359befacff0001706997/scott-schneeberger">analyst </a>Scott Schneeberger reaffirmed an Outperform rating while raising the price target from $712 to $722.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/595e9280988ca80001bd91e0/arvind-ramnani">analyst Arvind Ramnani</a> maintained an Overweight rating while cutting the price target from $768 to $765.</li>
<li>Scotiabank <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/6298be750c34880001d668d9/trevor-walsh">analyst Allan Verkhovski</a> reiterated a Sector Perform rating and price target of $700.</li>
<li>BMO Capital Markets analyst Daniel Jester reaffirmed an Outperform rating and price target of $760.</li>
<li>RBC Capital Markets <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5846fffaee7bf6000154d142/rishi-jaluria">analyst Rishi Jaluria</a> maintained an Outperform rating and price target of $760.</li>
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Goldman Sachs: Intuit reported better-than-expected results for its fiscal first quarter, with "early progress in Gen-AI," Rangan said in a note. The stock came under pressure on the company's fiscal second-quarter guidance coming in "a bit weaker" than expectations, he added.
The quarterly guidance shortfall is "primarily owing to non-Core Consumer Group desktop offering's promotional activities," pushing revenues from the second quarter to the second half of the year, the analyst stated. Management kept their full-year guidance "largely intact, suggesting that Consumer Group's desktop offering is likely to reaccelerate and has the potential for recapturing earnings leverage in 2H," he further wrote.
Stifel: Intuit generated "solid" quarterly results, highlighted by an acceleration of 360 basis points in QBO (QuickBooks Online) Accounting, Reback said.
The stock sell-off in Thursday's after-hours session was due to the second-quarter guidance, which was "impacted by an acceleration in near-term Tax marketing spending and the decision to push some Tax promotional activity to 3Q," he added.
Being a "clear beneficiary from stronger economic growth (rates and policy)" would allow Intuit to generate durable double-digit growth over coming years, "as up-market, Live and AI initiatives ramp," the analyst wrote.
Oppenheimer: Intuit's Global Business Solutions Group segment generated 9% year-on-year revenue growth, with SB Online Ecosystem growing revenue by 20%, Online Services by 19% and QuickBooks Online Accounting by 21%, Schneeberger said. Credit Karma recorded 29% year-on-year revenue growth, significantly higher than expected, he added.
"Intuit maintained FY25 segment growth guidance at a strong 16%–17% y/y," the analyst wrote. Management maintained full-year total revenue and earnings growth guidance at 12%-13% and 13%-14%, respectively, he further stated.
Piper Sandler: The company reported revenues of $3.28 billion, beating expectations by around $144 million, and earnings of $2.50 per share, 14 cents higher than estimates, Ramnani said. Growth was driven by growth at GBS Online Ecosystem accelerating to 20%, from 18% in the previous quarter, and at Credit Karma accelerating to 29%, versus 14% previously, he added.
Despite the revenue and margin beat, the company reiterated its full-year guidance, the analyst stated. "The company continues to make progress toward the "done for you experiences," which is powered by AI and automation," he further wrote.
Scotiabank: Intuit reported the strongest revenue beat since the first quarter of 2022, Verkhovski said in a note. He added that the company's earnings outperformance was "lower than what we are used to seeing."
The company's earnings were impacted by an earlier-than-usual start to its marketing campaigns for the tax season, the analyst stated. "We believe F2Q guidance coming in below consensus due to quarter-to-quarter shifts is just noise as INTU manages the business at an annual level," he further wrote.
BMO Capital Markets: Intuit generated 10% year-on-year revenue growth, reflecting 4.5% of upside against the mid-point of its guidance, Jester said. Revenues were driven by strong performances by QBO Ecosystem and Credit Karma, he added.
Although QBO ecosystem growth "topped our model by more than a point," some investors were hoping for a larger upside, given the magnitude of the pricing hikes in the business this year, the analyst stated. 
Credit Karma's growth benefited from "both improved supply from lenders and innovation which is supporting newer verticals such as insurance," he further wrote.
RBC Capital Markets: Although Intuit reported "decent" results, some trends "beneath the surface were mixed," Jaluria said. While the company's total revenues came in significantly higher than consensus, this outperformance was led by "lower-quality Credit Karma revenue," he added.
Management guided to second-quarter earnings well below consensus, "primarily driven by the timing of hiring and marketing initiatives pulled forward," the analyst wrote. The company reiterated its full-year guidance across the board, he further stated.
Price Action: Shares of Intuit had declined by 4.62% to $647.33 at the time of publication on Friday.
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<a>Deere &amp; Co. </a>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>) shares inched higher in early trading on Friday, after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42119233/crude-oil-gains-15-deere-posts-better-than-expected-earnings">upbeat fiscal fourth-quarter results</a>.
The company reported its results amid an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">exciting earnings season</a>. Here are some key analyst takeaways.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Goldman Sachs On Deere &amp; Co.</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58ac6423b85e930001e63864/jerry-revich">Analyst Jerry Revich</a> maintained a Buy rating while raising the price target from $466 to $504.
Deere's fiscal fourth-quarter results revealed sa ignificant inventory destock of $2.6 billion "to bring dealer inventories to levels approaching prior trough," Revich said in a note. The used agricultural machinery market showed "signs of stabilization," as inventories down 1% over the past six months, he added.
The company's initial 2025 guidance reflects "40%+ decremental margins vs. 36% in 4Q24 and 36% for the full year," the analyst wrote. In precision agriculture, adoption rates have continued to rise across Deere's portfolio and revenues in this business could reach around $5 billion this year, he further stated.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Oppenheimer On Deere &amp; Co.</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/6033dff0bb72670001bd2ade/kristen-owen">Analyst Kristen Owen</a> reiterated an Outperform rating while lifting the price target from $448 to $477.
Deere reported earnings of $4.55 per share on revenues of $11,143 million, higher than consensus of $3.87 per share and $11,052M, respectively, Owens said. "DE executed against its targeted underproduction in F4Q, enabling it to enter FY25 from a position of relative strength," he added.
The outlook is still concerning, with global agriculture fundamentals likely to deteriorate further in 2025, the analyst stated. "That said, the guide embeds an outlook for production cadence converging with demand, muted but positive price and price/cost, and solid cost execution," he further wrote.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">BMO Capital Markets On Deere &amp; Co.</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5981fdcac1f558000155e852/joel-jackson">Analyst</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5981fdcac1f558000155e852/joel-jackson"> Joel Jackson</a> reaffirmed a Market Perform rating and a price target of $400.
The company's net income guidance range of $5 billion to $5.5 billion represents a contraction of around 50% from the 2023 peak, Jackson said. Management's commentary suggested performance could turn flattish or positive "at some point" in the second half of fiscal 2025, he added.
"Used equipment dynamic still normalizing for 1-2 year old combines/tractors in N. America," the analyst wrote. He further stated that fiscal 2025 earnings trough is expected to be below $20 per share.
DE Price Action: Shares of Deere &amp; Co. had risen by 1.46% to $443.92 at the time of publication on Friday.
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Jake Paul was victorious in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/11/42022601/mike-tyson-vs-jake-paul-netflixs-explosive-boxing-event-ends-with-pauls-victory">Friday&#8217;s highly anticipated Netflix boxing match against Mike Tyson</a> and his real estate portfolio seems to outshine the boxing legend&#8217;s holdings too. The 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer won unanimously and bought a $16 million compound that dwarfs Tyson's Nevada residence.
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Paul's recently acquired estate in Dorado, Puerto Rico, shows the social media star's success outside the ring. The eight-bedroom, eight-bathroom compound underwent $2.1 million in renovations after its 2023 purchase. In a recent YouTube tour titled &#8220;My new $20,000,000 house tour,&#8221; Paul highlighted his changes, including a redesigned entrance for improved energy flow.
According to Realtor.com, the property includes several distinctive amenities, such as a 40-person hot tub and dedicated office space for Paul&#8217;s content production team. His garage also received a custom makeover to accommodate his growing car collection.
By comparison, Tyson's real estate footprint appears modest. The former heavyweight champion's current residence, a $2.5 million mansion in Henderson, Nevada, has appreciated to an estimated $4.7 million, according to Realtor.com. The 8,000-square-foot home, where he lives with his wife, Lakiha Spicer and their children, has six bedrooms and six bathrooms.
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According to the report, Tyson's real estate history includes a previous 19,500-square-foot estate in Southington, Ohio, which he sold for $1.3 million during financial difficulties in the late 1990s. The 58-acre property's subsequent owner never occupied it, serving time in prison for money laundering.
The record-breaking<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42025252/jake-paul-vs-mike-tyson-boxing-match-sets-record-breaking-night-for-netflix"> boxing match</a>, which earned Paul roughly $40 million and Tyson $20 million, further widens the wealth gap between the two fighters. According to CBS News, Paul said he wanted to fight again after the victory, targeting a championship title within two years. "I truly believe in my skills, my ability and my power," he said, setting his sights on the cruiserweight division.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ASML, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 40 uncommon options trades for ASML Holding.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 17 are puts, for a total amount of $1,038,822, and 23 are calls, for a total amount of $1,378,563.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $600.0 to $960.0 for ASML Holding over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for ASML Holding's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across ASML Holding's significant trades, within a strike price range of $600.0 to $960.0, over the past month.
<h3>ASML Holding Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732293644_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$108.4</td>
<td>$105.9</td>
<td>$108.4</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$227.6K</td>
<td align="right">604</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$39.0</td>
<td>$38.4</td>
<td>$38.58</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$192.9K</td>
<td align="right">648</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$89.7</td>
<td>$87.0</td>
<td>$89.7</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
<td>$188.3K</td>
<td align="right">95</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$48.8</td>
<td>$48.5</td>
<td>$48.8</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$102.4K</td>
<td align="right">269</td>
<td align="right">23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$27.4</td>
<td>$25.4</td>
<td>$25.4</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$93.9K</td>
<td align="right">932</td>
<td align="right">38</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About ASML Holding</h3>
ASML is the leader in photolithography systems used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Photolithography is the process in which a light source is used to expose circuit patterns from a photo mask onto a semiconductor wafer. The latest technological advances in this segment allow chipmakers to continually increase the number of transistors on the same area of silicon, with lithography historically representing a high portion of the cost of making cutting-edge chips. ASML outsources the manufacturing of most of its parts, acting like an assembler. ASML's main clients are TSMC, Samsung, and Intel.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with ASML Holding, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>ASML Holding's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 482,394, with ASML's price down by -0.55%, positioned at $668.45.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 68 days.</li>
</ul>
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Nano Labs Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NA#NASDAQ">NA</a>) shares rose on Friday after the company launched its second-generation<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener"> V Series crypto mining products.</a>
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The V2H and V2X models deliver nearly four times the computing power of their first-generation counterparts, significantly enhancing power efficiency.
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Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) boasts an 82.88% gain over the past year. Yet recent months have tested the resolve of its bulls, with a 30.17% dip over six months and a 9.45% slide <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">in the last month</a>.
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DJT stock, at $30.77, sits above its eight-day simple moving average (SMA) of $29.75, offering a short-term bullish signal. 
Yet, its 20-day SMA of $33.53 looms as a resistance point, giving a bearish signal. The 50-day SMA at $26.60 reinforces a bullish undertone for the intermediate term, but the 200-day SMA at $34.45 suggests broader bearish pressure.
Momentum indicators add complexity: the moving average convergence/divergence (MACD) indicator sits at 0.18, a bullish signal, while the relative strength index (RSI) at 50.16 hovers in neutral territory. 
DJT stock traders are likely watching closely for any confirmation of a breakout or breakdown from these levels.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TruthFi: Crypto Catalyst Or Diversification Dilemma?</h2>
Trump Media's trademark application for TruthFi hints at ambitions to leverage the crypto wave. If launched, TruthFi could extend beyond payment processing to include trading and asset management, positioning DJT as more than a social media play. The nascent nature of these plans — compounded by broader market skepticism — leaves the timeline and impact uncertain.
Trump Media is also reportedly interested in buying Bakkt. Shares of the crypto custody startup skyrocketed 160% on the rumors, but no concrete deal has materialized.
President-elect Donald Trump's signaling of crypto-friendly regulation will likely benefit DJT stock as well. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next For DJT Stock?</h2>
While bulls may see Trump Media's entry into crypto as the next growth catalyst, bears argue the stock's technical resistance and uncertain fundamentals warrant caution. 
For now, traders find themselves at an inflection point, waiting to see whether TruthFi's promise can materialize into profits — and whether DJT can move the needle in either direction.
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<a href="https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/sanofi-plans-to-change-hospital-drug-discount-program-18557f6d">https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/sanofi-plans-to-change-hospital-drug-discount-program-18557f6d</a>
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An industry fight against <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/340b-drug-discounts-hospitals-low-income-federal-program-11671553899?mod=article_inline&amp;mod=article_inline">lucrative drug discounts</a> for hospitals is intensifying as another drugmaker joins the battle: <a href="https://www.wsj.com/market-data/quotes/FR/XPAR/SAN">Sanofi</a>.
The pharmaceutical company plans to change its policy on how it gives discounts to certain hospitals. Sanofi will require institutions to provide pharmacy and medical claims information before receiving federally mandated discounts. The company plans to send a letter, which was reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, to hospitals outlining its new model on Friday, according to people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;

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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Piper Sandler boosted the price target for Elastic N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESTC#NYSE">ESTC</a>) from $100 to $130. Piper Sandler analyst Rob Owens maintained an Overweight rating. Elastic shares closed at $109.21 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ESTC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>RBC Capital cut the price target for Atkore Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATKR#NYSE">ATKR</a>) from $99 to $93. RBC Capital analyst Deane Dray maintained a Sector Perform rating. Atkore shares closed at $85.14 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ATKR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan cut Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMG#NYSE">WMG</a>) price target from $41 to $40. JP Morgan analyst David Karnovsky maintained an Overweight rating. Warner Music shares settled at $31.18 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WMG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keybanc boosted Procore Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCOR#NYSE">PCOR</a>) price target from $68 to $85. Keybanc analyst Jason Celino maintained an Overweight rating. Procore Technologies shares closed at $75.23 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PCOR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Stifel cut DiamondRock Hospitality Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRH#NYSE">DRH</a>) price target from $10.75 to $10.25. Stifel analyst Simon Yarmak downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold. DiamondRock Hospitality shares closed at $9.14 on Thursday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Benchmark cut PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) price target from $185 to $160. Benchmark analyst Fawne Jiang maintained a Buy rating. PDD shares closed at $104.09 on Thursday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Truist Securities raised the price target for AECOM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACM#NYSE">ACM</a>) from $119 to $129. Truist Securities analyst Jamie Cook maintained a Buy rating. AECOM shares settled at $112.56 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer boosted Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>) price target from $712 to $722. Oppenheimer analyst Scott Schneeberger maintained an Outperform rating. Intuit shares closed at $678.70 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INTU/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclay increased the price target for The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) from $31 to $32. Barclays analyst Adrienne Yih maintained an Overweight rating. Gap shares closed at $22.04 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GAP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Stifel cut Spire Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SR#NYSE">SR</a>) price target from $70 to $69. Stifel analyst Selman Akyol maintained a Hold rating. Spire shares closed at $70.66 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Oppenheimer analyst Ken Wong maintains Autodesk (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $300 to $350.

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Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) stock fell 1.7% to $162.87 this week, as investors assessed the ripple effects of NVIDIA's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42101875/nvidia-beats-q3-revenue-eps-estimates-supply-constraints-ding-stock-huang-says-age-of-ai-is-in-full">third-quarter earnings report</a> on the broader semiconductor sector.
Nvidia, a key player in AI and data center markets where Broadcom also operates, posted strong results but provided a cautious fourth quarter outlook. The mixed market reaction to Nvidia&#8217;s report appeared to keep Broadcom shares in a holding pattern, reflecting broader uncertainties about growth prospects in the chip industry.
What To Know: Nvidia's robust performance underscored the ongoing demand for AI-related infrastructure, including advanced GPUs and complementary hardware, areas where Broadcom's networking and connectivity solutions play a critical role. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42119226/nvidia-analysts-see-stock-best-positioned-in-ai-not-worried-about-guidance-all-systems-go-for-blackwell-ramp">Analysts highlighted</a> Nvidia's next-generation Blackwell architecture as a significant driver of demand through 2025. However, Nvidia's guidance falling short of lofty expectations caused some profit-taking, illustrating the market&#8217;s sensitivity to growth narratives in the AI space.
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Broadcom, a major supplier of chips for data centers and AI workloads, is often viewed as a complementary player to Nvidia, benefiting from the surge in demand for high-performance computing infrastructure. 
Investors have also been closely watching Broadcom's strategic moves in recent memory, particularly its ongoing diversification efforts, including its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/07/39692197/broadcom-issues-5b-in-debt-to-fund-vmware-acquisition">$61 billion acquisition</a> of VMware. 
This deal could further strengthen Broadcom's position in software-defined infrastructure, enhancing its ability to serve hyperscale data centers.
While Nvidia&#8217;s earnings highlighted sector strength, it also raised questions about near-term growth pacing. For Broadcom, the focus remains on its ability to capture a share of this evolving demand while leveraging its diverse portfolio.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy AVGO Stock?</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Broadcom &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to ‘go short' a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, AVGO has a 52-week high of $186.42 and a 52-week low of $90.31.

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BMO Capital analyst Thanos Moschopoulos maintains Real Matters (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REAL#TSX">REAL</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from C$7.5 to C$7.

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RBC Capital analyst Ben Hendrix reiterates SelectQuote (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLQT#NYSE">SLQT</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $4 price target.

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