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Walmart, Peloton, Chewy Set To Steal Amazon's Prime Day — Again
As Amazon.com Inc AMZN may dominate headlines with its extended Prime Day this year — but some of the most interesting trades are hiding in plain sight: Walmart Inc WMT, Peloton Interactive Inc PTON and Chewy Inc CHWY. 		07/03 14:22benzinga.com
The 16 Investments I Made With My $1.8m Inheritance
Key Points A Reddit user shared how he invested his $1.8 million inheritance, listing the mix of different assets he had selected. Most other posters felt he had a solid mix of different assets, including some ETFs and some shares of individual companies. A small minority thought the original poster was taking on too much risk. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must act in your best interests. Don’t waste another minute; get started by clicking here.(Sponsor) A Reddit user recently shared the 16 investments that he had made with his $1.8 million inheritance. The investments included a vast array of different companies spread across multiple industries, from Marvell Technology Inc. to Microsoft to Amazon to Advanced Micro Devices. The original poster (OP) wanted comments from fellow Redditors, and many were supportive of the choices he had made, while others questioned whether he might be taking on too much risk. Here are the Redditor’s investments, along with some insight into whether he’s on the right track to preserve and grow the inheritance that he was lucky enough to receive. This is what the Reddit user invested his $1.8 million in The Reddit user posted a table showing his investment mix. The table showed that the different investments he put his inheritance into included: Moderna Inc Devon Energy Corp Amazon Advanced Micro Devices Nvidia Corporation Occidental Petroleum Corporation Google Microsfot Transocean Limited Vanguard World Fund Softbank Group An S&P 500 ETF fund Intel Corp Dell Technologies Marvel Technologies Broadcom When the OP posted his list, he indicated that he expected people to have criticism because he had posted details about his portfolio composition before, and he said people hated it. Specifically, the poster said people felt he was being too aggressive. However, while there were some exceptions, most Reddit commenters to his latest thread were actually pretty happy with the OP’s choices. While many acknowledged his asset allocation was on the aggressive side, they also felt it provided a good chance of a solid rate of return on the funds. “Aggressive and high risk, but definitely high reward,” one poster commented. “It’s not bad as long as you understand the volatility.” Some Redditors actually thought that the composition of his portfolio was solid enough that the past criticisms may have stemmed from jealousy over the large inheritance rather than actual issues with the mix of investments that the OP had selected. However, others did say his portfolio was so risky that it amounted to “gambling,” and one poster said he would personally pick a dividend index fund instead to enjoy dividend income he could live off of. Is the Redditor on the right track? First things first, the Reddit poster has made a smart choice by investing the inherited money in the first place, since far too many people who inherit end up squandering the assets provided to them by loved ones. By investing, he’s keeping the funds safe so the money can grow and be used to buy him financial freedom and independence. Second, however, the OP does seem to have the bulk of his money in stock shares of individual companies, including those that are clustered within the IT world, such as software, cloud computing, and computer hardware and IT companies. Buying so many shares of individual stocks, and especially in companies that are closely related to each other, can increase the risk of outsized losses if that particular sector of the economy does not do well. While the OP might benefit from getting some added diversification and putting some of the money into non-equities, the fact is that the original poster said he was young, headed to medical school, and not planning to use the inherited funds for a very long time. In those circumstances, taking on a little more risk is OK because the OP has lots of time to recover if things go wrong. Of course, any risks should be calculated and informed based on the OP’s goals and his understanding of his ideal asset allocation. Talking with a financial advisor can help the OP to decide on a perfect asset allocation and to feel confident in his choices, so he no longer needs to try to ask people on Reddit if he’s made the right moves. The post The 16 Investments I Made With My $1.8m Inheritance appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.. 		07/03 13:01https://247wallst.com
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Stock Price Prediction for 2025: Where Will It Be in 1 Year
Shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) gained 0.32% over the past five trading sessions, increasing the tech giant’s one-month gain to 7.76%. So far in 2025, the stock is up 19.19%, including more than 41% since its year-to-date low on April 8. On June 12, it was reported that Microsoft is developing a version of its AI Copilot for the Pentagon, which should be available at some point this summer. On June 5, it was reported that the company will be expanding its AI and cloud investments in Switzerland, committing $400 million to expand its data center infrastructure in the European nation. The additional capacity is expected to support more than 50,000 current customers and expand the availability of AI services for more sectors, including health care, finance government. Microsoft is capitalizing on its Azure platform’s momentum as revenue jumped 33% in FY25 Q3, driven by AI services. When the company last reported earnings, it announced that total revenue rose 13% to $70.1 billion and it generated earnings of $3.46 per share, beating estimates of $3.22 per share. Despite a $800 million charge last quarter from its investment in General Motors‘ (NYSE:GM) Cruise robotaxi initiative that the automaker subsequently shutdown, Microsoft’s focus on AI and cloud resilience continues to fuel optimism. However, its decision earlier in May fire 6,000 employees, or 3% of its workforce, signals the tech giant is serious about cost discipline amid economic uncertainty. With analysts eyeing sustained cloud demand, 24/7 Wall St. conducted analysis to explore whether Microsoft can maintain its upward trajectory and drive long-term growth. Key Points in This Article: Microsoft is dedicating significant capex to AI and cloud infrastructure in order to compete with other tech firms. Microsoft’s gaming segment grew 44% last year, providing significant revenue to complement its software, cloud and AI business lines. If you’re looking for an AI stock early in the AI growth cycle, grab a complimentary copy of our “The Next NVIDIA” report. It has a software stock that could ride dominance in AI to returns of 10x or more. Why Invest in Microsoft Microsoft navigates challenges, but remains a prime investment due to its AI and cloud dominance. Third-quarter earnings showcased robust demand for its Intelligent Cloud segment, though tariff risks linger. Microsoft’s $80 billion cash reserve fuels its $80 billion investments in cloud and AI infrastructure, with over half in the U.S. Its Microsoft 365 Copilot, adopted by over 70% of Fortune 500 firms, drives productivity revenue, positioning Microsoft to capture the AI market’s 37% compounded annual growth predicted through 2030. Similarly, partnerships with Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) for multi-cloud solutions bolster its competitiveness against Amazon‘s (NASDAQ:AMZN) AWS. When Microsoft last reported earnings, EPS beat by 7.40% and revenue beat by 2.37%. The EPS beat marked the 15th time in the past 16 quarters that the company surpassed estimates, with EPS coming in at $3.46 versus the consensus forecast of $3.20. Microsoft (MSFT) As a Company Microsoft reported a gross profit of $49.8 billion, up 14% year-over-year, with gross margins at 68%, driven by strong cloud and AI demand. The company committed to continuing spending on capital expenditures, focusing on AI data center expansion to meet enterprise needs. Analysts expect Q4 capex to remain elevated at $16 billion to $17 billion to support Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure growth. Tariff uncertainties do pose risks, even with the pause on China, as supply chain cost pressures for server hardware are not eliminated. Microsoft’s operating income of $32 billion was tempered by a 5% rise in operating expenses, reflecting heavy AI R&D investments. Despite no revenue from its $13 billion OpenAI stake, Microsoft reported $42.4 billion in Microsoft Cloud revenue, up 20% year-over-year. Beyond cloud, Microsoft’s gaming segment grew 44% with 43 points of the gain coming from its acquisition of Activision, but bolstered by Xbox content and Bethesda’s Starfield expansion. A partnership with Oracle for multicloud solutions strengthens its enterprise offerings, further diversifying its revenue. Wall Street projects Q4 revenue of $73.8 billion, up 14%, driven by Microsoft’s AI and cloud momentum. Microsoft As a Stock Earlier in June, Citi raised its price target for MSFT to $605 from $540 while maintaining its “Buy” rating. The firm also added an “upside 90-day catalyst watch” on the shares. Citi says Microsoft remains its top pick in software given the company’s “relative defensiveness in a choppy macro environment,” AI product cycle and “reinforced conviction” that Street estimates on Azure may be too low for fiscal 2026. The firm believes the share catalyst will be fiscal Q4 earnings when fiscal 2026 guidance is announced and beyond as both Microsoft and OpenAI AI revenue continue to ramp. Citi says Azure has “hit an inflection” based on its exit rate math and token usage. In late June, Wedbush raised its price target on Microsoft to $600 from $515, maintaining its “Outperform” rating. The firm is “incrementally bullish” on Microsoft following recent AI customer checks in the field. Wedbush says a “massive adoption wave of Copilot and Azure monetization now on the doorstep” for the company. Similarly, Morgan Stanley recently raised its price target on Microsoft to $530 from $482, maintaining its “Overweight” rating on the shares after the firm updated its capex-implied AI revenue analysis and its OpenAI model detailing the contribution to Azure. Broadly, Wall Street analysts’ remain bullish, with 30 of 35 analysts covering MSFT assigning it a “Buy” rating, five assigning it a “Hold” rating and zero assigning it a “Sell” rating. Overall, the stock receives a consensus “Strong Buy” rating. Wall Street’s price targets cover a significant range, spanning $475 per share on the low end to $605 per share on the high end. The median one-year price target for MSFT is $519.76, which represents 5.06% potential upside from today’s share price. Institutional ownership currently stands at 73.06%, with three of the four largest buy-side firms — Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street — holding a collective 1.570 billion shares of Microsoft. Estimate Price Target %Change From Current Price Low $475 -4.79% Median $518.77 5.19% High $605 21.26% Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Prediction in 2025 Microsoft’s 33% Azure growth and 20% cloud revenue increase in Q3 position it for AI market gains. However, $20 billion quarterly capex and tariff risks require caution. Its $80 billion cash reserve and Oracle partnership offer stability, making MSFT stock a buy for growth investors, even as valuation concerns linger. 24/7 Wall St.’s price target for Microsoft is $495.00, implying downside potential of 0.78% from the stock’s current price. This cautious target reflects Azure’s strength and Q4 revenue guidance of $73.7 billion, balanced against the need for higher capex spending and potential supply chain disruptions, positioning it at a realistic estimate of its leading presence in the space.The post Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Stock Price Prediction for 2025: Where Will It Be in 1 Year appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.. 		07/03 13:01https://247wallst.com
The Big 3: AMZN, GOOGL, AAPL
Jason Brown with the @brownreport talks all about the Mag 7 on today's Big 3. He sees Amazon (AMZN) pushing higher as it trades below all-time highs, Alphabet (GOOGL) reclaiming bullish momentum, and Apple's (AAPL) potential to benefit off trade deals and A.I. 		07/03 12:30youtube.com
$21 Billion In 4 Days? Amazon Prime Day Set To Go Beast Mode—And Its Stock Might Join the Party
Amazon.com, Inc. AMZN Prime Day 2025 could be a record-breaker, with Bank of America projecting a staggering $21 billion in sales over just four days—a 60% leap from last year's already historic haul. 		07/03 10:54benzinga.com
Solis Minerals appoints HLB Mann Judd as external auditor to support re-domicile
Solis Minerals Ltd (ASX:SLM, TSX-V:SLMN, OTCQB:SLMFF) Ltd has appointed HLB Mann Judd as its new external auditor following a competitive tender process. The decision supports the company’s TSX Venture Exchange delisting and re-domicile to Australia. The appointment is subject to shareholder ratification at the next Annual General Meeting. Solis formally completed its TSX-V delisting effective June 23, 2025. The move reflects a strategic realignment intended to boost liquidity and deliver efficiencies in governance and cost structure. “A single listing is expected to improve investor focus and deliver cost and governance efficiencies,” said chief executive officer Mitch Thomas. HLB Mann Judd was chosen for its strong track record in auditing exploration-stage companies progressing toward production. The firm’s in-country expertise in South America was also a decisive factor, aligning with Solis Minerals’ operational footprint. The outgoing auditor, Davidson & Company LLP, has formally submitted its resignation, with documentation lodged on SEDAR+ in Canada. “HLB Mann Judd is a global firm with deep experience in working with listed exploration companies such as Solis Minerals,” Thomas said. “Their global team will help ensure our processes and controls are world-class as we advance rapidly towards development and production. On behalf of the company, I also wish to sincerely thank Davidson & Company LLP for their support of Solis Minerals in recent years.” The company noted the appointment is part of its broader transition and growth strategy. Meanwhile, work continues on the ground, with Solis last week completing the first diamond drill hole at its 100%-owned Chancho al Palo copper-gold prospect in southern Peru, intersecting iron oxide copper-gold (IOCG) and porphyry-style mineralisation. The hole, designated CAP-001-2025, was drilled to a depth of 713 metres. Initial IOCG-style mineralisation was observed at 184 metres, including visible chalcopyrite. From 451 metres, the company reports the presence of porphyry-style mineralisation, followed by a marked increase in IOCG-style mineralised breccias from 586 metres. Importantly, visible gold was logged at 620 metres, further highlighting the mineral potential of the target. The completed hole forms part of Solis' maiden drill program at Chancho al Palo, designed to test high-priority targets within a broader copper-gold system located in the prolific coastal IOCG belt of Peru. Assay results are pending. Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN)'s upcoming Prime Day sale event could drive more than $21 billion in sales, according to Bank of America analysts. This is driven by Amazon’s decision to extend the sale to 96 hours, double last year’s duration, starting July 8. This would represent an almost 60% increase compared to last year's Prime Day results and would account for more than 10% of Amazon's anticipated gross merchandise volume for the third quarter. Specifically, they project first-party sales will rise by 55% year over year to reach $11.5 billion, while third-party sales could increase by 67% to $10 billion. "By extending the duration of savings, it indicates that Amazon possesses enhanced retail logistics capabilities to provide promotions, and that inventory levels are not a limiting factor," the analysts wrote in a research note,” they wrote. The analysts added that a longer Prime Day could pressure profit margins if shoppers focus on low-margin products or if aggressive promotions cut into earnings. 		07/03 10:19https://www.proactiveinvestors.com
Solis Minerals gears up to unlock lithium potential at Borborema Province in Brazil
Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN)'s upcoming Prime Day sale event could drive more than $21 billion in sales, according to Bank of America analysts. This is driven by Amazon’s decision to extend the sale to 96 hours, double last year’s duration, starting July 8. This would represent an almost 60% increase compared to last year's Prime Day results and would account for more than 10% of Amazon's anticipated gross merchandise volume for the third quarter. Specifically, they project first-party sales will rise by 55% year over year to reach $11.5 billion, while third-party sales could increase by 67% to $10 billion. "By extending the duration of savings, it indicates that Amazon possesses enhanced retail logistics capabilities to provide promotions, and that inventory levels are not a limiting factor," the analysts wrote in a research note,” they wrote. The analysts added that a longer Prime Day could pressure profit margins if shoppers focus on low-margin products or if aggressive promotions cut into earnings. 		07/03 10:19https://www.proactiveinvestors.com
Amazon's Robotics Revolution Has Quietly Arrived
Amazon has been quietly stacking the bricks of its robotics empire for years. Sentiment is only just building that "robotics will be the new AI," and Amazon is way ahead. Regulatory decisions in the medium and long term are likely to constrain Amazon's robotics returns, but these risks are not unique and are surmountable with patience and capital discipline. Amazon's valuation is slightly high right now, but it's still a strong investment, due to expanding earnings growth rates and a strong macroeconomic backdrop. 		07/03 09:46seekingalpha.com
Amazon Stock Could Extend Breakout on the Charts
Subscribers to Schaeffer's Weekend Trader options recommendation service received this AMZN commentary on Sunday night, along with a detailed options trade recommendation -- including complete entry and exit parameters. 		07/03 09:37schaeffersresearch.com
Fourth of July barbeque prices have risen since Trump imposed tariffs, congressional analysis says
The prices of beer, outdoor folding chairs and grilling tools may be more expensive at Fourth of July barbeques this year, according to a congressional report. The total cost of a typical grocery trip for a cookout has increased by a 12.7% annualized rate since President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcement in April, according to the analysis. 		07/03 09:00cnbc.com