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Long Ideas https://www.benzinga.com/views/taxonomy/term/38 en EXCLUSIVE: Ross Gerber's Magnificent Seven Rankings — Plus The Outsider Tech Pick He Says Will 'Be A Trillion Dollar Company' https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/26/04/52075943/ross-gerber-ranks-magnificent-seven-stocks-other-tech-giant-will-be-trillion-dollar-comp?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p>Best known for his commentary on <strong>Tesla Inc </strong><a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="TSLA" data-exchange="NASDAQ" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA">TSLA</a>)</a> stock, <strong>Gerber Kawasaki </strong>CEO <strong>Ross Gerber</strong> shared his thoughts on the other <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">Magnificent Seven stocks</a> during a recent exclusive interview with Benzinga. Gerber ranked the Magnificent Seven stocks and shared another of his top technology stock picks.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ranking the Magnificent Seven Stocks</h2> <p>Tesla is no longer a holding in the <strong>AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF</strong> <a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="GK" data-exchange="NYSE" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GK" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GK">GK</a>)</a>, which is run by Gerber. This comes with Gerber being <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/26/04/52010850/exclusive-ross-gerber-says-hes-a-tesla-lover-elon-critic-why-he-sees-himself-as-the-tesla-hero-and-not-a-villain">an open critic of </a>Tesla CEO <strong>Elon Musk.</strong></p> <p>The other Magnificent Seven stocks all make an appearance in the ETF, with some among the top holdings. Here are the current <a href="https://advisorshares.com/etfs/gk/">holdings </a>as of Friday, April 24, 2026 and their weighting in the fund:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><strong>NVIDIA Corporation</strong> <a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="NVDA" data-exchange="NASDAQ" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA">NVDA</a>)</a>: top holding, 8.89%</li> <li><strong>Alphabet Inc</strong> <a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="GOOG" data-exchange="NASDAQ" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GOOG" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GOOG">GOOG</a>)</a>: second largest holding, 8.84%</li> <li><strong>Microsoft Corporation</strong> <a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="MSFT" data-exchange="NASDAQ" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT">MSFT</a>)</a>: eighth largest holding, 4.39%</li> <li><strong>Apple Inc </strong><a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="AAPL" data-exchange="NASDAQ" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAPL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAPL">AAPL</a>)</a>: 11<sup>th</sup> largest holding, 3.80%</li> <li><strong>Amazon.com Inc </strong><a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="AMZN" data-exchange="NASDAQ" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMZN">AMZN</a>)</a>: 13<sup>th</sup> largest holding, 3.24%</li> <li><strong>Meta Platforms </strong><a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="META" data-exchange="NASDAQ" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/META" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/META">META</a>)</a>: 20<sup>th</sup> largest holding, 1.42%</li> </ul> <p>At the time of the interview, Alphabet was ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/26/04/52075943/ross-gerber-ranks-magnificent-seven-stocks-other-tech-giant-will-be-trillion-dollar-comp?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=EXCLUSIVE: Ross Gerber's Magnificent Seven Rankings — Plus The Outsider Tech Pick He Says Will 'Be A Trillion Dollar Company'>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> AAPL AAPL AMZN Expert Ideas GK GK GOOG GOOGL Long Ideas Magnificent Seven META MSFT MU NVDA Ross Gerber Technology Stocks TSLA Exclusives Tech Trading Ideas Interview AAPL US0378331005 AMZN US0231351067 GOOG US38259P7069 MSFT US5949181045 NVDA US67066G1040 MU US5951121038 AAPL US0378331005 TSLA US88160R1014 GOOGL US38259P5089 GK GK META Long Ideas Exclusives Tech Trading Ideas Interview Benzinga Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:54:40 +0000 Chris Katje 52075943 at https://www.benzinga.com Nvidia Could Generate More Cash Than Apple, Microsoft Combined — BofA Says It's Time To Pay Shareholders https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/26/04/52072549/nvidia-could-generate-more-cash-than-apple-microsoft-combined-bofa-says-its-time-to-pay-shareholders?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p><strong>BofA Securities</strong> is doubling down on <strong>NVIDIA Corp. </strong><a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="NVDA" data-exchange="NASDAQ" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA">NVDA</a>)</a>, reiterating its Buy rating and $300 price objective — implying roughly 43% upside <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/26/04/52044222/the-chip-stock-rally-that-broke-history-soxx-notches-record-17-day-win-streak">from Monday’s $210 level. </a></p> <p>The analysts argued that the next leg higher won’t be driven by another AI product cycle, but by something far more old-school: cash returns to shareholders.</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><strong>NVDA stock is moving. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA">See the chart and price action here. </a></strong></li> </ul> <p>In a Monday note titled <strong>“Back to Basics,”</strong> analyst <strong>Vivek Arya </strong>and team called Nvidia their top semiconductor pick and laid out why the chip giant’s valuation looks dramatically out of step with its earnings power.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A 50% Discount To Big Tech</strong></h2> <p>Despite a $5.18 trillion market cap, Nvidia trades at under 20x CY27 earnings and enterprise value/free cash flow — roughly a 50% discount to Magnificent 7 peers averaging 41.5x, and a 66% discount on EV/FCF, according to the firm.  </p> <p>On a Price/Earnings-to-Growth basis, Nvidia sits at just 0.36x versus a peer average of 2.61x.</p> <p>The kicker: BofA estimates Nvidia will generate more than $400 billion in free cash flow across CY26-CY27, ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/26/04/52072549/nvidia-could-generate-more-cash-than-apple-microsoft-combined-bofa-says-its-time-to-pay-shareholders?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Nvidia Could Generate More Cash Than Apple, Microsoft Combined — BofA Says It's Time To Pay Shareholders>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> AAPL AI BofA Securities Expert Ideas Large Cap Long Ideas magnificent 7 MSFT News NVDA semiconductors technical indicator Vivek Arya Reiteration Analyst Ratings Movers Tech Trading Ideas AAPL US0378331005 MSFT US5949181045 NVDA US67066G1040 Long Ideas News Large Cap Reiteration Analyst Ratings Movers Tech Trading Ideas Benzinga Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:13:54 +0000 Erica Kollmann 52072549 at https://www.benzinga.com Cisco, Amazon And A Financial Stock On CNBC's 'Final Trades' https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/26/04/52058734/cisco-amazon-and-a-financial-stock-on-cnbcs-final-trades?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p>On CNBC's “<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/halftime/">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,” <strong>Jim Lebenthal</strong>, partner at Cerity Partners, named <strong>Cisco Systems, Inc.</strong> <a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="CSCO" data-exchange="NASDAQ" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CSCO" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CSCO">CSCO</a>)</a> as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CSCO/analyst-ratings">his final trade</a>.</p> <p>Supporting his view, J.P. Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee, on April 16, maintained Cisco with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $95 to $96.</p> <p><strong>Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington</strong>, chief executive officer of Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC, said <strong>Hercules Capital, Inc.</strong> <a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="HTGC" data-exchange="NYSE" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HTGC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HTGC">HTGC</a>)</a> has a 12% yield and is down 18% year-to-date.</p> <p>On the earnings front, Hercules Capital, on Feb. 12, ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/26/04/52058734/cisco-amazon-and-a-financial-stock-on-cnbcs-final-trades?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Cisco, Amazon And A Financial Stock On CNBC's 'Final Trades'>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> AMZN CNBC CSCO Halftime Report Final Trades HTGC Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington Jim Lebenthal Kevin Simpson Long Ideas News Markets Media Trading Ideas AMZN US0231351067 CSCO US17275R1023 HTGC US4270965084 Long Ideas News Markets Media Trading Ideas Benzinga Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:02:41 +0000 Avi Kapoor 52058734 at https://www.benzinga.com Nvidia's $20 Trillion Path Just Hit A 2026 Problem https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/26/04/52058494/nvidias-20-trillion-path-just-hit-a-2026-problem?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p><strong>Nvidia Corp</strong>'s <a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="NVDA" data-exchange="NASDAQ" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA">NVDA</a>)</a> long-term story hasn't cracked—but its near-term edge is getting stress-tested, according to I/O Fund’s lead analyst Beth Kindig. Her latest view keeps <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/11/49000394/nvidia-at-20-trillion-isnt-crazy-says-kindig-its-a-logical-outcome-of-ai-spend">the $20 trillion</a> endgame intact, yet flags a more uncomfortable truth for investors. </p> <p>The path to getting there may not be as smooth—or as rewarding—in 2026, where a weakening moat, rising custom silicon, and execution risks could compress Nvidia's near-term upside.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Moat Weakening, Not Breaking</h2> <p>At the center of the debate, Kindig highlighted in her <a href="https://io-fund.com/ai-stocks/nvidia-stock-20-trillion-market-cap-timing">blog</a>, is a subtle but important shift. She argues the shift points to a "moat weakening" moment for Nvidia. Nvidia's moat isn't disappearing, but it is weakening.</p> <p>The CUDA ecosystem—long the company's strongest lock-in—was built for training AI models. That's where developers needed flexibility, tooling, and deep software integration.</p> <p>But AI is moving into inference—the phase where models run millions of times daily. And here, the dependency on CUDA starts to loosen, she says. Open frameworks and serving layers are making it easier to run models across different hardware, chipping away at Nvidia's once near-absolute grip.</p> <p>For investors, that shift ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/26/04/52058494/nvidias-20-trillion-path-just-hit-a-2026-problem?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Nvidia's $20 Trillion Path Just Hit A 2026 Problem>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> AI artificial intelligence Expert Ideas Long Ideas NVDA semiconductor semiconductors Stories That Matter Tech Trading Ideas NVDA US67066G1040 Long Ideas Tech Trading Ideas Benzinga Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:59:31 +0000 Surbhi Jain 52058494 at https://www.benzinga.com How To Earn $500 A Month From General Motors Stock Ahead Of Q1 Earnings https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/dividends/26/04/52058334/how-to-earn-500-a-month-from-general-motors-stock-ahead-of-q1-earnings?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p class="wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><strong>General Motors Company </strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GM" target="_blank" class="ticker-link" data-ticker="GM" data-exchange="NYSE" rel="noopener">(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GM">GM</a>)</a> will release earnings for its first quarter before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GM/earnings">opening bell on Tuesday, April 28</a>.</p> <p>Analysts expect the car company to report quarterly earnings of $2.62 per share. That’s down from $2.78 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for GM's quarterly revenue is $43.68 billion. It reported $44.02 billion last year, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p> <p>Ahead of quarterly earnings, Deutsche Bank analyst Edison Yu upgraded GM from Hold to Buy on April 14 and raised the price target from $83 to $90.</p> <p>With the recent buzz around General Motors, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends too. As of now, GM has an annual dividend yield of 0.92%, with a quarterly dividend of 18 cents per share (72 cents per year). </p> <p>So, how can investors exploit ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/dividends/26/04/52058334/how-to-earn-500-a-month-from-general-motors-stock-ahead-of-q1-earnings?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=How To Earn $500 A Month From General Motors Stock Ahead Of Q1 Earnings>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> dividend yield dividends Earnings GM Long Ideas News Dividends Markets Trading Ideas GM US37045V1008 Long Ideas News Earnings Dividends Markets Trading Ideas Benzinga Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:55:44 +0000 Avi Kapoor 52058334 at https://www.benzinga.com Jim Cramer Says No To This Industrial Stock: It Is Up 'Way Too Much' https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/26/04/52058245/jim-cramer-industrial-stock-is-up-way-too-much?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p>On CNBC's “<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mad-money-lightning-round">Mad Money Lightning Round</a>,” <strong>Jim Cramer</strong> said <strong>Planet Labs PBC </strong><a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="PL" data-exchange="NYSE" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PL">PL</a>)</a> is up “way too much” and is just going higher. </p> <p>“We're gonna say, no,” Cramer adds. “We're not going to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PL/analyst-ratings">pay these prices.”</a></p> <p>Goldman Sachs analyst Anthony Valentini, on April 20, maintained Planet Labs with a Neutral and raised the price target from $18 to $20.</p> <p>Cramer called <strong>Symbotic Inc.</strong> <a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="SYM" data-exchange="NASDAQ" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SYM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SYM">SYM</a>)</a> an automation company and a robotic company. </p> <p>“You are going up against <strong>Elon Musk</strong>,” he said. “But there's room for both.”</p> <p>On the earnings front, Symbotic is scheduled to release second-quarter financial results after the market ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/26/04/52058245/jim-cramer-industrial-stock-is-up-way-too-much?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Jim Cramer Says No To This Industrial Stock: It Is Up 'Way Too Much'>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> $BTC Analyst Color CNBC Long Ideas MSTR News OLLI PL SYM Jim Cramer Markets Media Trading Ideas MSTR US5949724083 PL US7436741034 SYM OLLI $BTC Long Ideas News Analyst Color Markets Media Trading Ideas Benzinga Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:49:50 +0000 Avi Kapoor 52058245 at https://www.benzinga.com Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Risk Off Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/dividends/26/04/52057402/wall-streets-most-accurate-analysts-spotlight-on-3-risk-off-stocks-delivering-high-divide?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p>During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.</p> <p>Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.</p> <p>Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the consumer staples sector.</p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Conagra Brands Inc <a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="CAG" data-exchange="NYSE" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAG" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAG">CAG</a>)</a></strong></h3> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 9.88%</li> <li><strong>BTIG </strong>analyst Rob Dickerson initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating on April 14, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%</li> <li><strong>Goldman Sachs </strong>analyst Leah Jordan maintained a Sell rating and slashed the price target from $17 to $15 on April 2, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 59%.</li> <li><strong>Recent News:</strong> On April 13, ...</li></ul><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/dividends/26/04/52057402/wall-streets-most-accurate-analysts-spotlight-on-3-risk-off-stocks-delivering-high-divide?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Risk Off Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> CAG CPB dividend yield Expert Ideas KHC Long Ideas News Pro Project Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Dividends Price Target Pre-Market Outlook Markets Analyst Ratings Trading Ideas CAG US2058871029 CPB US1344291091 KHC Long Ideas News Dividends Price Target Pre-Market Outlook Markets Analyst Ratings Trading Ideas Benzinga Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:09:05 +0000 Avi Kapoor 52057402 at https://www.benzinga.com Top 3 Real Estate Stocks That May Explode This Month https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/26/04/52056656/top-3-real-estate-stocks-that-may-explode-this-month?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p>The most oversold stocks in the real estate sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.</p> <p>The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock’s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi"> RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p> <p>Here's the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.</p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>La Rosa Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LRHC">LRHC</a>)</strong></h3> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>On April 22, La Rosa Holdings announced it received a noncompliance notification from the Nasdaq. The company's stock fell around 59% over the past month and has a 52-week low of $1.82.</li> <li><strong>RSI Value:</strong> 24.9</li> <li><strong>LRHC Price Action:</strong> Shares of ...</li></ul><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/26/04/52056656/top-3-real-estate-stocks-that-may-explode-this-month?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Top 3 Real Estate Stocks That May Explode This Month>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> CMCT Expert Ideas Long Ideas LRHC News Oversold Stocks Pro Project Real Estate Stocks WHLR Pre-Market Outlook Markets Trading Ideas WHLR CMCT LRHC Long Ideas News Pre-Market Outlook Markets Trading Ideas Benzinga Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:31:12 +0000 Avi Kapoor 52056656 at https://www.benzinga.com 5 Stock Picks Last Week From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/price-target/26/04/52055812/5-stock-picks-last-week-from-wall-streets-most-accurate-analysts-26?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p>U.S. stocks settled mixed on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settling at record levels during the session.</p> <p>Major indices saw mixed performance last week, with the S&P 500 gaining about 0.6% and the Nasdaq surging 1.5%. However, the Dow fell 0.4% last week.</p> <p>Wall Street analysts make new stock picks on a daily basis. Unfortunately for investors, not all analysts have particularly impressive track records at predicting market movements. Even when it comes to one single stock, analyst ratings and price targets can vary widely, leaving investors confused about which analyst’s opinion to trust.</p> <p>Benzinga’s Analyst Ratings API is a collection of the highest-quality stock ratings curated by the Benzinga news desk via direct partnerships with major sell-side banks. Benzinga displays overnight ratings changes on a daily basis three hours prior to the U.S. equity market opening. Data specialists at investment dashboard provider Toggle.ai recently uncovered that the analyst insights Benzinga Pro subscribers and Benzinga readers regularly receive can successfully be used as trading indicators to outperform the stock market.</p> <p><strong>Top Analyst Picks:</strong> Fortunately, any Benzinga reader can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst ...</a></p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/price-target/26/04/52055812/5-stock-picks-last-week-from-wall-streets-most-accurate-analysts-26?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=5 Stock Picks Last Week From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> Expert Ideas GE INTC Long Ideas News QCOM TEL TXN Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Price Target Pre-Market Outlook Markets Analyst Ratings Trading Ideas INTC US4581401001 QCOM US7475251036 GE US3696041033 TEL CH0102993182 TXN US8825081040 Long Ideas News Price Target Pre-Market Outlook Markets Analyst Ratings Trading Ideas Benzinga Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:57:08 +0000 Avi Kapoor 52055812 at https://www.benzinga.com 5 Stock Picks Last Week From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/price-target/26/04/52055811/5-stock-picks-last-week-from-wall-streets-most-accurate-analysts-26?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p>U.S. stocks settled mixed on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settling at record levels during the session.</p> <p>Major indices saw mixed performance last week, with the S&P 500 gaining about 0.6% and the Nasdaq surging 1.5%. However, the Dow fell 0.4% last week.</p> <p>Wall Street analysts make new stock picks on a daily basis. Unfortunately for investors, not all analysts have particularly impressive track records at predicting market movements. Even when it comes to one single stock, analyst ratings and price targets can vary widely, leaving investors confused about which analyst’s opinion to trust.</p> <p>Benzinga’s Analyst Ratings API is a collection of the highest-quality stock ratings curated by the Benzinga news desk via direct partnerships with major sell-side banks. Benzinga displays overnight ratings changes on a daily basis three hours prior to the U.S. equity market opening. Data specialists at investment dashboard provider Toggle.ai recently uncovered that the analyst insights Benzinga Pro subscribers and Benzinga readers regularly receive can successfully be used as trading indicators to outperform the stock market.</p> <p><strong>Top Analyst Picks:</strong> Fortunately, any Benzinga reader can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst ...</a></p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/price-target/26/04/52055811/5-stock-picks-last-week-from-wall-streets-most-accurate-analysts-26?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=5 Stock Picks Last Week From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> Expert Ideas GE INTC Long Ideas News QCOM TEL TXN Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Price Target Pre-Market Outlook Markets Analyst Ratings Trading Ideas INTC US4581401001 QCOM US7475251036 GE US3696041033 TEL CH0102993182 TXN US8825081040 Long Ideas News Price Target Pre-Market Outlook Markets Analyst Ratings Trading Ideas Benzinga Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:57:08 +0000 Avi Kapoor 52055811 at https://www.benzinga.com Verizon, Domino's Pizza And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Monday https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/26/04/52054429/verizon-dominos-pizza-and-3-stocks-to-watch-heading-into-monday?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p>With U.S. stock futures trading mixed this morning on Monday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Wall Street expects <strong>Verizon Communications Inc.</strong> <a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="VZ" data-exchange="NYSE" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VZ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VZ">VZ</a>)</a> to report quarterly earnings at $1.20 per share on revenue of $34.84 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Verizon shares rose 0.3% to $46.53 in after-hours trading.</li> <li>Analysts are expecting <strong>Domino’s Pizza Inc.</strong> <a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="DPZ" data-exchange="NASDAQ" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DPZ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DPZ">DPZ</a>)</a> to post quarterly earnings at $4.27 per share on revenue ...</li></ul><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/26/04/52054429/verizon-dominos-pizza-and-3-stocks-to-watch-heading-into-monday?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Verizon, Domino's Pizza And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Monday>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> CLS CTNT DPZ Equities Long Ideas News NUE Stocks To Watch VZ Pre-Market Outlook Markets Trading Ideas CLS CA15101Q1081 DPZ US25754A2015 NUE US6703461052 VZ US92343V1044 CTNT Long Ideas News Equities Pre-Market Outlook Markets Trading Ideas Benzinga Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:47:19 +0000 Avi Kapoor 52054429 at https://www.benzinga.com Should You Chase Gold At Current Prices? https://www.benzinga.com/Opinion/26/04/52040071/should-you-chase-gold-at-current-prices?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p>At the start of the year, Wall Street was falling over itself with bullish predictions. J.P. Morgan <a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="JPM" data-exchange="NYSE" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JPM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JPM">JPM</a>)</a> was calling for $6,300 per ounce, Wells Fargo <a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="WFC" data-exchange="NYSE" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WFC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WFC">WFC</a>)</a> was targeting $6,100 to $6,300, and Deutsche Bank <a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="DB" data-exchange="NYSE" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DB" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DB">DB</a>)</a> had its eyes on $6,000. </p> <p>The narratives behind these predictions were inflation, geopolitical tension, central bank buying, and a weakening dollar.</p> <p>Well, a new reality is here, and Morgan Stanley <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MS" target="_blank" class="ticker-link" data-ticker="MS" data-exchange="NYSE" rel="noopener">(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MS">MS</a>)</a> is the first to reset its gold price target to $5,200 per ounce from a previous bullish target of $5,700. </p> <p>What does this reveal about the next wave of gold? </p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>What Morgan Stanley’s Gold Price Target of $5,200 Actually Means</strong></h2> <p>Morgan Stanley’s revised gold price target of $5,200 still represents meaningful upside from current levels, with gold futures trading in the $4,700  range.</p> <p>Think of it this way. If you bought gold today at $4,700 and Morgan Stanley’s target of $5,200 proves correct, that is roughly an 8% gain. This is a decent ROI. </p> <p>The prediction isn't a sign that gold is finished. It simply points out that the easy, straight-line rally might be over – for now. </p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Why Fed Rate Cuts Are the Single Biggest Variable for Gold Prices Right Now</strong></h2> <p>If you want to understand where gold goes from here, watch the Federal Reserve. Everything else is secondary.</p> <p>Morgan Stanley’s economists expect the Fed to deliver two 25 basis-point cuts in September and December. When those cuts arrive, borrowing costs fall, the dollar weakens, ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/Opinion/26/04/52040071/should-you-chase-gold-at-current-prices?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Should You Chase Gold At Current Prices?>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> contributors DB Expert Ideas JPM Long Ideas MS WFC Commodities Opinion Markets DB DE0005140008 JPM US46625H1005 MS US6174464486 WFC US9497461015 Long Ideas Commodities Opinion Markets Benzinga Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:50:32 +0000 Isaac Olaosegba 52040071 at https://www.benzinga.com Jim Cramer Says Intel Stock Is So Hot 'EVERYONE Will Have To Go To A Buy' https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/26/04/52033068/jim-cramer-says-intel-stock-is-so-hot-everyone-will-have-to-go-to-a-buy?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p><strong>Intel Corp</strong> <a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="INTC" data-exchange="NASDAQ" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INTC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INTC">INTC</a>)</a> is getting a loud vote of confidence <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/26/04/51993878/jim-cramer-reveals-trick-that-could-change-how-you-buy-high-flying-stocks-would-it-really-kill-you">from <strong>Jim Cramer</strong></a>, who says Wall Street may be behind the curve on the stock. </p> <p>In a series of <a href="https://x.com/jimcramer">posts</a>, Cramer argued that current ratings don't reflect what's unfolding, declaring that "EVERYONE will have to go to a buy" and adding, "You can't keep a ‘sell' or even a ‘hold' on this monster."</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Upgrade Pressure Builds</h2> <p>Cramer pointed to a mismatch between sentiment and positioning, noting that "there are only a couple of ‘buys' but a ton of holds and some sells." </p> <p>His takeaway is blunt: those ratings won't last. If Intel's trajectory holds, analysts may be forced to revisit their stance quickly, creating a wave of upgrades that could ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/26/04/52033068/jim-cramer-says-intel-stock-is-so-hot-everyone-will-have-to-go-to-a-buy?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Jim Cramer Says Intel Stock Is So Hot 'EVERYONE Will Have To Go To A Buy'>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> AMD ARM Expert Ideas INTC Long Ideas Stories That Matter Jim Cramer Tech Trading Ideas INTC US4581401001 AMD US0079031078 ARM Long Ideas Tech Trading Ideas Benzinga Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:42:14 +0000 Surbhi Jain 52033068 at https://www.benzinga.com Starbucks, Trane Technologies And A Real Estate Stock On CNBC's 'Final Trades' https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/26/04/52026579/starbucks-trane-technologies-and-a-real-estate-stock-on-cnbcs-final-trades?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p>On CNBC's “<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/04/23/final-trades-starbucks-digital-realty-and-trane-technologies.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,” <strong>Joshua Brown</strong>, co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, picked <strong>Starbucks Corporation</strong> <a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="SBUX" data-exchange="NASDAQ" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SBUX" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SBUX">SBUX</a>)</a>, ahead of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SBUX/earnings">quarterly earnings</a>.</p> <p>Starbucks is expected to report earnings for the second quarter on Tuesday, April 28, after the closing bell. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at 44 cents per share on revenue of $9.21 billion.</p> <p><strong>Malcolm Ethridge</strong>, managing partner at Capital Area Planning Group, named <strong>Digital Realty Trust, Inc.</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DLR" target="_blank" class="ticker-link" data-ticker="DLR" data-exchange="NYSE" rel="noopener">(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DLR">DLR</a>)</a>.</p> <p>After the closing bell on Thursday, Digital Realty Trust reported ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/26/04/52026579/starbucks-trane-technologies-and-a-real-estate-stock-on-cnbcs-final-trades?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Starbucks, Trane Technologies And A Real Estate Stock On CNBC's 'Final Trades'>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> Bill Baruch CNBC DLR Halftime Report Final Trades Joshua Brown Long Ideas News SBUX TT Markets Media Trading Ideas SBUX US8552441094 DLR US2538681030 TT Long Ideas News Markets Media Trading Ideas Benzinga Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:28:02 +0000 Avi Kapoor 52026579 at https://www.benzinga.com Jim Cramer Has A Clear Take On Rivian's Future — And A Warning About An AI Name https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/26/04/52026365/jim-cramer-has-a-clear-take-on-rivians-future-and-a-warning-about-an-ai-name?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p>On CNBC's “<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mad-money-lightning-round">Mad Money Lightning Round</a>,” <strong>Jim Cramer </strong>said <strong>Critical Metals Corp.</strong> <a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="CRML" data-exchange="NYSE" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRML" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRML">CRML</a>)</a> is a spec. “If you really want to be in that industry, you need to buy <strong>MP Materials</strong> <a class="ticker-link" data-ticker="MP" data-exchange="NYSE" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MP" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MP">MP</a>)</a>,” <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRML">he added.</a></p> <p>According to recent news, the company announced on Tuesday a private placement of ordinary shares for gross proceeds of $60 million.</p> <p>“We cannot be in <strong>SoundHound </strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SOUN" target="_blank" class="ticker-link" data-ticker="SOUN" data-exchange="NASDAQ" rel="noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SOUN">SOUN</a>)</a>,” Cramer said.</p> <p>On the earnings front, SoundHound AI is expected to report first-quarter financial results on May 7.</p> <p>Cramer said he was surprised as ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/26/04/52026365/jim-cramer-has-a-clear-take-on-rivians-future-and-a-warning-about-an-ai-name?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Jim Cramer Has A Clear Take On Rivian's Future — And A Warning About An AI Name>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> CNBC CRML Long Ideas mad money Lightning Round MP News PODD RIVN SOUN Jim Cramer Markets Media Trading Ideas PODD US45784P1012 MP RIVN SOUN CRML Long Ideas News Markets Media Trading Ideas Benzinga Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:16:07 +0000 Avi Kapoor 52026365 at https://www.benzinga.com