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The AI trade continues to stand on unsteady ground this week as semiconductor stocks waver. Oracle's (ORCL) fiscal fourth quarter earnings are due out after Wednesday's market close, which could ultimately be a tipping point for the AI sector. JonesTrading chief market strategist Michael O'Rourke speaks with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about his outlook on the AI sector.

Casey’s General Stores stock advances after the convenience store operator reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings.

Acushnet has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 8.7% to $90.56 per share while the index has gained 8%.

Since June 2021, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 74.9%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, Standex has surged 197% to $292.30 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 26.5% in the last six months, beating the S&P by 18.5%.

Over the last six months, Chipotle’s shares have sunk to $29.20, producing a disappointing 13.4% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 8% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

Bank of America’s year-end target for the S&P 500 is 7,100, while Citi has raised the year-end target to 8,100 from 7,700.

Rumble has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small return of 4.9% while holding steady at $7.55. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 10.7% gain during that period.

Over the last six months, Box’s shares have sunk to $26.48, producing a disappointing 15.3% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 10.7% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

FuelCell Energy stock has more than doubled in 2026 as the data-center buildout fuels demand for the company’s fuel cell power plants.

Broadcom (AVGO) stock closed the June 4 trading session down 12.59% at $418.91. The stock took a tumble following the release of the second-quarter (Q2) fiscal year 2026 (FY26) earnings report on June 3, and lost about $280 billion in market value, according to Yahoo Finance. The stock is up 21.04% ...

Investing.com -- Wall Street is recalibrating its long-term equity projections even as macroeconomic turbulence shakes the broader market. Citigroup equity strategist Scott Chronert lifted the bank's year-end 2026 target for the S&P 500 to 8100, up from his previous forecast of 7700. This aggressive upward revision hinges on a massive acceleration in corporate profitability rather than expanding valuation multiples, according to Chronert. The strategist now projects index-level earnings to hit $

Investing.com -- Goldman Sachs said strong corporate earnings and resilient consumer spending indicate the U.S. economy remains on a solid footing, although slowing household demand and rising cost pressures could weigh on growth later this year.

Broadcom’s AI bookings remain the key proof point, with investors watching whether custom chip demand can convert quickly enough to support its fiscal 2027 AI revenue target.

The earliest gains in the AI cycle accrued to the companies at its center.

LGI Homes has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small loss of 4.7% while holding steady at $48.22. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 11% gain during that period.

Enact Holdings trades at $40.58 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 7% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 11%.

Teledyne has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 8.4%. The stock now trades at $618.31, marking a 19.4% gain. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

Ford has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 8.6%. The stock now trades at $15.72, marking a 19.6% gain. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

US stocks were expected to head in different directions on Thursday morning, as oil prices retreat but tech earnings overnight disappointed investors. Dow Jones futures were called 0.8% higher, but the S&P 500 was off 0.4% and Nasdaq futures were down 1.3%. The latter pair were...

$300 billion That's roughly how much market value Broadcom is slated to lose today after its results last night sent its shares sliding 13% premarket. The move underscores the high bar that companies tied to AI are now facing: The semiconductor and software maker logged strong quarterly revenue—fueled by demand for its AI chips—but left its 2027 outlook unchanged, sticking with guidance for AI semiconductor revenue of more than $100 billion.

U. S. equity futures traded in mixed territory on Thursday as investors balanced renewed diplomatic developments in the Middle East against corporate news from major technology companies and the upcoming public debut of SpaceX.

US stock futures slipped as doubts about President Trump's ability to end the war with Iran rattled Wall Street.

Chip giant heads into earnings after a 65% rebound and rising AI spending expectations.

Over the past six months, Paychex’s stock price fell to $100.59. Shareholders have lost 11.3% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 10.9%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

Today, June 1, 2026, investors are weighing a revenue and earnings beat against surging AI infrastructure demand and record trading volume.

(Article updated to include consolidated revenue figures in the fourth paragraph, as confirmed by Op

Crown Holdings has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small loss of 2.3% while holding steady at $95.12. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 10.9% gain during that period.

Over the past six months, B&G Foods’s shares (currently trading at $4.09) have posted a disappointing 12.2% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 10.9% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

Broadcom's quarterly results and earnings calls are worth following for AI growth stock investors.

Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Wilson is growing more constructive on economically sensitive sectors, pointing to improving earnings revisions across Consumer Discretionary, Transportation and Financials as a sign that the cyclical recovery is broadening.