AI & Semiconductors
BullishNvidia unveiled the RTX Spark, described as the most efficient PC chip ever built and designed for personal devices to run AI agents that can act autonomously. The move represents an effort to disrupt Intel ($INTC) and Advanced Micro Devices ($AMD)'s dominance of the PC chip market, with Nvidia using technology licensed from Arm Holdings. Meanwhile, Qualcomm ($QCOM) stock slid premarket as CEO Cristiano Amon's Dragonfly AI push was overshadowed by Nvidia's Computex announcements, though Amon highlighted that future AI systems will require "gazillions" of tokens and pointed to opportunities in robotics, automotive AI, and AI-native 6G networks. The intensifying competition in AI chips across PC, mobile, and data center segments underscores the sector's rapid evolution.
Cloud & Software
BullishSalesforce Revenue
Salesforce Adj EPS
Dell PT (Bernstein)
Salesforce ($CRM) beat estimates with adjusted EPS of $3.88 and revenue of $11.13 billion, growing by 13% year-over-year, though guidance came in slightly below expectations. Analysts noted $CRM remains among the most undervalued AI stocks according to hedge fund positioning. Dell Technologies ($DELL) reported exceptionally strong fiscal Q1 results, prompting Bernstein analyst Mark Newman to raise the price target to $500 from $280 while maintaining an Outperform rating, noting the company is "firing on all cylinders." The results demonstrate continued enterprise demand for AI infrastructure and cloud-native software solutions despite macroeconomic uncertainty.
Big Tech Moves
BullishAlphabet ROICexgc
Dell XPS 13 Price
Dell XPS 13 (Student)
Alphabet ($GOOGL) passed the "Caviar Cruise" quality investing screen, demonstrating strong growth, high profitability with ROICexgc of 30.55%, and a fortress balance sheet that appeals to long-term investors. Dell unveiled the XPS 13 laptop priced at $699 and reduced to $599 for students aged 16 and older, positioning it to compete with Apple ($AAPL)'s MacBook Neo, with Dell claiming the XPS 13 offers a better experience. Uber ($UBER) and Israel-based Autobrains announced plans to launch a robotaxi programme in Munich in collaboration with Nvidia, marking a push to scale autonomous ride-hailing in Europe with Munich serving as the first deployment city pending regulatory approval.
Looking Ahead
NeutralSMCI Implied Downside
Broadcom ($AVGO) is set to report earnings on June 3, with analysts currently far more bullish on the stock compared to Super Micro Computer ($SMCI), where the average analyst price target implies 24% downside. $AVGO has benefited from rising demand for AI chips and networking products used in large data centers. Investors will focus this week on labor market data while monitoring broader macroeconomic developments. Palantir ($PLTR) continues to attract attention as Wall Street analysts remain divided on valuation.