US stock futures steady after post-CPI rally; More inflation cues on tap

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Microsoft (MSFT) has 'formidable presence in cybersecurity' says Morgan Stanley

March 15, 2024 7:40 AM EDT

Morgan Stanley analysts said in a note Friday that they believe Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) remains the cybersecurity leader. The firm maintained an Overweight rating and a $465 price target on the stock.

The investment bank cited the tech giant's large installed base and broadening platform... More

Barclays says Big Tech strength is here to stay

March 14, 2024 8:15 AM EDT

Barclays analysts believe the rally in big tech stocks is here to stay over the near to medium term. The firm said in a note Thursday that big tech is driving a high degree of concentration in US equities.

"Whether by market cap or contribution to returns, the... More

Argus Upgrades Oracle (ORCL) to Buy

March 14, 2024 7:38 AM EDT

Argus analyst Joseph Bonner upgraded Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) from Hold to Buy with a price target of $145.00.

The analyst comments "Management sees revenue acceleration into FY25. Oracle reported a 16% increase in non-GAAP EPS on 7% revenue growth in fiscal. We are raising Our... More

Here's why the market shrugged off the CPI beat - Wolfe Research

March 13, 2024 3:30 PM EDT

On Tuesday, February's US CPI data was released. The consumer price index increased 0.4% for the month and 3.2% from a year ago.

The data tempered expectations regarding when the Federal Reserve may begin to start cutting rates. Analysts at Wolfe Research said in a note that, in theory, another 0.4% month-on-month on core CPI "should" have been negative for markets after a strong January print. However, the market reaction was relatively... More