On Friday, U.S. stocks remained flat after the Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed the 40,000 mark the day before. Despite intraday records for the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 on Thursday, both indices slipped by the end of the trading day. Jim Cramer described the current market as “muted,” with little significant movement in any particular sector. Looking ahead, the Club is keeping a close eye on Nvidia’s upcoming quarterly earnings report, as the chipmaker is often seen as a key player in the artificial intelligence industry.
DuPont de Nemours saw a more than 2% increase in its stock price after Jefferies analysts upgraded the materials company from a hold to a buy rating. The firm also raised DuPont’s price target significantly, citing favorable end markets like electronics and predicting continued growth through 2026. Jim Cramer expressed a favorable outlook on DuPont, stating that he would welcome a price drop as an opportunity to increase the Club’s position in the stock.
Earnings Reports to Watch
The CNBC Investing Club is eagerly awaiting Palo Alto Networks’ earnings report on Monday, following a recent decision to reduce its position in the cybersecurity company. Analysts have shown optimism towards Palo Alto stock, pointing to increased deal activity and favorable estimates. The Club is particularly interested in learning more about the company’s platformization strategy and how it may impact future performance.
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