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Nvidia, the artificial intelligence darling, saw a 1.8% increase in its shares following KeyBanc’s price target hike to $180. This implies a remarkable 40% upside from Monday’s close. KeyBanc highlighted the strong demand for Nvidia’s H100 chip despite the upcoming launch of Blackwell later this year.
On the flip side, Helen of Troy experienced a steep 28% drop in its stock price, hitting a new 52-week low. The company reported an earnings miss for its first quarter of fiscal 2025, earning 99 cents per share, below analysts’ expectations of $1.59 per share. Additionally, the company revised its full-year guidance downwards.
UiPath, a software stock, fell 7% after announcing a workforce reduction of about 10% as part of a restructuring plan to manage operating expenses. Jumia Technologies, on the other hand, saw a 30% surge in its stock price after Benchmark initiated coverage with a buy rating, citing the company’s strong positioning in the e-commerce market.
Chemours received an upgrade to buy from neutral at UBS, leading to a 2% increase in its stock price. U.S.-listed shares of BP dropped 4.5% after the company warned of a potential impairment of up to $2 billion in the second quarter and weak refining margins.
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