DoorDash Shares Slip After Wolfe Lowers Price Target Wolfe Research cut DoorDash's target on Mar 30, 2026 and estimated fuel-relief costs of ~$120m; shares fell ~4.8% intraday, raising margin and cash-flow concerns for 2026.

DoorDash Shares Slip After Wolfe Lowers Price Target: Wolfe Research cut DoorDash's target on Mar 30, 2026 and estimated fuel-relief costs of ~$120m; shares fell ~4.8% intraday, raising margin and cash-flow… 👈 Read full analysis #DoorDash #WolfeResearch #StockMarket #Investing #FinancialNews

CrowdStrike Rises After Wolfe Upgrades on AI Tailwinds CrowdStrike shares rose ~4.7% on Mar 30, 2026 after Wolfe Research upgraded the stock and set a $270 price target (Seeking Alpha). Institutional focus should be on ACV and net retention.

CrowdStrike Rises After Wolfe Upgrades on AI Tailwinds: CrowdStrike shares rose ~4.7% on Mar 30, 2026 after Wolfe Research upgraded the stock and set a $270 price target (Seeking Alpha). Institutional focus should be on… 👈 Read full analysis #CrowdStrike #AI #StockMarket #Investing #WolfeResearch

Salesforce Reiterated by Wolfe on Slackbot Momentum Wolfe Research reiterated its Salesforce rating on Mar 25, 2026, citing Slackbot momentum; Salesforce paid $27.7bn for Slack (closed Jul 21, 2021).

Salesforce Reiterated by Wolfe on Slackbot Momentum: Wolfe Research reiterated its Salesforce rating on Mar 25, 2026, citing Slackbot momentum; Salesforce paid $27.7bn for Slack (closed Jul 21, 2021). 👈 Read full analysis #Salesforce #WolfeResearch #Slackbot #Investing #TechNews

Wolfe Research outlines four potential scenarios for the U.S. economy Investing.com - The U.S. economy is likely to see a period of stronger employment but persistent underlying inflation in the coming months, according to analysts at Wolfe Research. The strategists led by Chris Senyek predicted in a note that, should this come to pass, the Federal Reserve would opt to leave interest rates unchanged at its current range of 4.25% to 4.5%. In such a scenario, they recommended that investors take positions in technology and communications services stocks -- many of which have been bolstered by enthusiasm around plans to spend heavily on artificial intelligence -- as well as defensive sectors like staples and utilities. So-called "defensive" stocks tend to maintain steady returns even during times of economic downturns or market volatility. "Our sense is shocks in hotter-than-expected inflation data likely [lead] to short episodic periods of risk-off, while thematically the AI spending narrative continues to come in strong, favoring those most levered to the trade," the analysts wrote. The Wolfe analysts also laid out three other possible paths ahead for the world’s largest economy. One involves a period of weak job growth and accelerating price gains, dubbed "stagflation." This is "one of the biggest" risks to markets in the second half of 2025, particularly if a potential tariff-driven surge in goods and services inflation persuades the Fed to leave interest rates on hold. Staples, utilities, and growth stocks were recommended in this context. On the other hand, a more bullish scenario would see the exact opposite: solid employment and decelerating inflation. The Fed would slash borrowing costs in this scenario, possibly sparking outperformance in groups within the benchmark S&P 500 that are more exposed to cyclical changes in the broader economy -- such as discretionary, financials, semiconductors, and transports. A final scenario would see a wider slowdown, marked by cooling prices and softening employment. The Fed would also reduce rates in this case, and perhaps even more aggressively than in other outcomes, the analysts said. Once again, tech and communication services are preferred in this context, along with utilities, staples and financials. Amid these scenarios, Wolfe Research provided a list of companies that have missed revenue and earnings expectations in the latest quarterly reporting period, and are also facing negative revisions to their full-year profit estimates. These include Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ:KMB), MetLife (NYSE:MET), Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV), Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI), Vistra Energy (NYSE:VST), Prologis (NYSE:PLD), and Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC). Don't miss out on the next big opportunity! Stay ahead of the curve with ProPicks AI – 6 model portfolios fueled by AI stock picks with a stellar performance this year... In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech Stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies. So if KMB is on your watchlist, it could be very wise to know whether or not it made the ProPicks AI lists.

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Wolfe Research on Trump’s AI action plan: "Good intentions, but tough sledding" Investing.com - The Trump administration’s recently-announced "action plan" for artificial intelligence features "good intentions" but is marred by "lots of slow processes," according to analysts at Wolfe Research. On Wednesday, the White House vowed to introduce rules which aim to make it easier and quicker for tech companies to build out the data centers that power the training of AI models. A range of agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission and Federal Trade Commission, were also directed to seek out and scrap laws that could hinder or block the development or use of AI. Federal guidelines were also put forward which push to ensure that AI developers with government contracts offer models free of what the White House has described as "woke" or biased ideologies. President Donald Trump argued that the moves would help AI innovators by rewarding them with "a green light" rather than "red tape." Trump signed executive orders designed to initiate the first steps toward accelerating the construction of AI infrastructure in the U.S. and the export of American technology. "We view this blueprint as a mix of good ideas with questions about implementation, and small-ball proposals that don’t matter to markets," the Wolfe Research analysts led by Tobin Marcus said in a note. "We always say that these kinds of ’whole of government’ strategies tend to revolve around a few genuinely meaningful policies, plus a lot of token efforts from agencies scraping together any plausibly relevant action they can take under existing authorities—the policy equivalent of scrounging for change in the couch cushions." They argued that the "most important topic" in the AI action plan revolves around permitting reform for the build-out of data centers, although they flagged that these projects still face possible delays and costs from "residual state [slash] local barriers and the threat of litigation at all levels." Several major tech sector players, including Facebook-owner Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, have been lobbying Washington to help bolster the expansion of data centers, arguing that it will boost economic activity and aid the U.S.’s drive to stay ahead of China in the race to harness AI. With valuations skyrocketing in 2024, many investors are uneasy putting more money into stocks. Sure, there are always opportunities in the stock market – but finding them feels more difficult now than a year ago. Unsure where to invest next? One of the best ways to discover new high-potential opportunities is to look at the top performing portfolios this year. ProPicks AI offers 6 model portfolios from Investing.com which identify the best stocks for investors to buy right now. For example, ProPicks AI found 9 overlooked stocks that jumped over 25% this year alone. The new stocks that made the monthly cut could yield enormous returns in the coming years. Is META one of them?

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KB Home price target lowered to $52 from $60 at Wolfe Research Investing.com - Wolfe Research lowered its price target on KB Home (NYSE:KBH) to $52.00 from $60.00 on Tuesday, while maintaining an Underperform rating on the homebuilder’s stock. The firm cited KB Home’s recent order miss, with dollar orders falling 21% compared to Wolfe’s estimate of a 10% decline. Despite KB Home producing slightly better-than-expected income statement metrics, the company reduced its full-year guidance across most metrics, reflecting a clear downshift in demand in recent months. Wolfe Research expressed concern about KB Home’s fourth-quarter gross margin guidance, which implies a 20 basis point sequential improvement. The firm believes the combination of lower order pricing and higher land costs will likely outweigh benefits from operating leverage and reduced construction costs. Order average selling prices declined 410 basis points sequentially, with each region showing at least a 1.7% quarter-over-quarter decrease. The Central region experienced a more significant 4.2% quarter-over-quarter decline in average selling prices. While acknowledging that KB Home’s stock is trading below book value and appears cheap relative to historical averages, Wolfe Research continues to expect KB Home’s returns to trail its peer group, supporting the maintained Underperform rating. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C. AI computing powers are changing the stock market. Investing.com's ProPicks AI includes 6 winning stock portfolios chosen by our advanced AI. In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. Which stock will be the next to soar?

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First Solar raised to Outperform at Wolfe Research Investing.com -- Wolfe Research upgraded First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) to Outperform from Peer Perform and set a price target of $221 on the stock in a note on Tuesday. The firm highlighted improved clarity on key tax credits and favorable policy momentum for the company. “We’re upgrading FSLR on better clarity on 45X credits for the first time since election year politics started in early 2024,” Wolfe analysts wrote in a note Monday. The firm had long viewed risks around the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as an overhang on First Solar. But they explained that a recent proposal by the House Ways and Means Committee, which slightly shortens the 45X tax credit timeline, is seen as a net positive. “We have been wary of IRA risks for 18 months on FSLR and view the House Ways & Means slight shortening of 45X credits as a relief,” the analysts said. Wolfe estimates First Solar could earn roughly $10 billion in 45X credits through 2031, or about $92 per share. “FSLR’s domestic moat remains well intact as the only domestic solar module manufacturer of scale, and also doesn’t rely on foreign components such as cells or wafers,” the firm added. Proposed Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) restrictions, which may limit the use of Chinese components, were also viewed as a tailwind. “The bill’s proposed FEOC restrictions are relatively strict and another good signal that it will be tough for Chinese manufacturers to compete in the U.S., further strengthening FSLR’s competitive positioning.” While the phaseout for 45X will now begin in 2029—one year earlier than previously proposed—Wolfe called the change “a minor headwind” and noted First Solar’s strong balance sheet reduces the need to monetize credits before 2027. FSLR: is this perennial leader facing new challenges? With valuations skyrocketing in 2024, many investors are uneasy putting more money into stocks. Sure, there are always opportunities in the stock market – but finding them feels more difficult now than a year ago. Unsure where to invest next? One of the best ways to discover new high-potential opportunities is to look at the top performing portfolios this year. ProPicks AI offers 6 model portfolios from Investing.com which identify the best stocks for investors to buy right now. For example, ProPicks AI found 9 overlooked stocks that jumped over 25% this year alone. The new stocks that made the monthly cut could yield enormous returns in the coming years. Is FSLR one of them?

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Are we past peak hawkishness on tariffs? Wolfe Research weighs in Investing.com -- It has been a week since the Liberation Day tariffs triggered shock and awe across markets, but Wolfe Research says we may be past peak hawkish trade rhetoric, though it warns that the ride will remain bumpy "It is plausible that we could be past peak hawkishness in trade rhetoric, but we caution against expecting that it will be a straight line up from here," Wolfe Research analysts wrote in a note Friday. Wolfe believes that despite the market’s shock after the recent Liberation Day tariffs, there are early signs of a shift toward more active negotiations. The Trump administration has indicated that it is set to begin tariff negotiations with Israel and Japan. While chief dove Bessent initiated this tonal shift, Wolfe notes that a unified message across the administration would provide greater reassurance. Despite these early signs of flexibility on tariffs, the analysts cautioned against expecting a smooth path forward, noting there is still "a long way to go" and "a lot of open questions" about the extent and timing of tariff easing. Remarks from President Donald Trump on tariffs will be key to watch, as will the need to see consistent dovish messaging from key administration figures, including hawks like Navarro and Lutnick. Still, countries seeking tariff relief face high hurdles as Trump has outlined significant reductions in trade deficits as a prerequisite for deals—a factor Wolfe describes as potentially limiting. High-income Asian allies and countries with friendly leader-to-leader relationships—including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and India—are likely to take priority in trade negotiations compared with China and the EU. Even so, any relief from reciprocal tariffs is expected to be limited due to baseline 10% tariffs and other sectoral levies remaining in place. "We think the aggregate scale of relief will likely be limited," Wolfe said, pointing to baseline tariffs, sectoral tariffs, and fentanyl tariffs as creating "a very high floor for where tariffs will remain." For investors desperate for hopeful signs on tariffs, Wolfe urged caution against reading too much into recent rebounds in risk assets. "If we’re right that aggregate tariff relief will be limited, there will still be significant impacts on the economy, and that headwind will play out over time," they said. "Market stabilization may also give Trump permission to stand strong. After today’s bounce, we remain concerned about downside as we get into earnings," they added. Which stock should you buy in your very next trade? With valuations skyrocketing in 2024, many investors are uneasy putting more money into stocks. Unsure where to invest next? Get access to our proven portfolios and discover high-potential opportunities. In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies.

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Is a 3% U.S. deficit achievable? Wolfe Research weighs in Investing.com - Investors have been wondering if U.S. President Donald Trump could employ some relatively unorthodox ideas to help corral the soaring U.S. debt pile, particularly after he suggested last month that he would not make cuts to popular health and retirement benefits. Some White House officials have floated a range of unconvential proposals in recent months, such as forcing overseas governments to exchange Treasuries for cheaper bonds in a bid to bring down interest payments or selling residency cards worth $5 million a piece to wealthy foreigners. Trump’s administration has also pushed to slash the size of the federal workforce through a so-called "Department of Government Efficiency," or DOGE, helmed by Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Chief Executive Elon Musk. Tariffs have also been espoused as a device to replenish government coffers, despite many economists warning that the actions will drive up prices and weigh on growth, and businesses complaining that uncertainty around the levies has made planning out their operations difficult. On Wednesday, Trump announced his broadest slate of tariffs to date, saying he would slap a baseline 10% duty on all foreign imports into the U.S. and impose greater levies on several longstanding trading partners in a bid to respond to perceived unfair trade practices. China, the European Union, India, and Japan are among a number of countries set to face elevated "discounted reciprocal" tariffs that aim to address foreign surcharges and other non-trade barriers. The White House considers these nations to be "bad actors" on trade. The 10% baseline tariff will go into effect on April 5, while the higher tariffs will begin on April 9. Such plans have received heightened attention, especially as worries mount around the sustainability of America’s debt, which the Treasury Department says totals $36.22 trillion -- or over 120% of annual gross domestic product. The figure stands to rise even faster should Washington continue to spend more than it take in from taxes. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said he is aiming to halve the U.S. budget deficit, which came in at 6% of GDP last year. "Bessent intends to reach the 3.5% deficit target through strong growth, deregulation, DOGE cuts and [...] likely leaning heavily on tariff revenue," analysts at Wolfe Research said. But in a note to clients this week, the analysts said that a U.S. deficit target of around 5% is "achievable," while 4.5% is "optimistic." "That said, we were unable to adjust our models sufficiently to drop to 3.5%," the analysts noted. (Reuters contributed reporting.)

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Federal Worker Layoffs Climb Toward 250,000 as Deadline Looms The Trump administration’s push to drastically shrink the federal government shifts to a new gear Thursday, when agencies face a deadline to submit plans for large-scale layoffs and budget cuts.

#Bloomberg : Federal Worker Layoffs Climb Toward 250,000 as Deadline Looms #WolfeResearch : “predict one layoff elsewhere in the economy for every two government jobs cut”. #Comerica : "Federal layoffs will be a headwind to job growth nationally."
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The Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates three times in 2025 as inflationary pressures subside and the US employment picture remains balanced, according to analysts at Wolfe Research.
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