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TE Connectivity saw its stock price drop over 12% this week following a mixed second-quarter report. While earnings per share exceeded expectations, a slight miss in sales and cautious growth guidance weighed on investor sentiment.

• Stock fell 12.8% amid a positive broader market trend
• Adjusted EPS of $2.73 beat expectations

Navitas Semiconductor experienced a massive weekly rally driven by a broader semiconductor surge and improved US-Iran relations. Despite the price jump, the rally occurred without company-specific catalysts, raising concerns over valuation.

• 40.3% weekly price increase
• Boosted by US-Iran ceasefire extension

Analysts suggest that undervalued AI leaders, specifically Nvidia, Broadcom, and Amazon, are positioned to lead the next leg of the Nasdaq's rally. Strong revenue growth in custom silicon and GPU demand remain the primary catalysts.

• Nvidia projected revenue growth of 79% and 85% for Q1 and Q2
• Nvidia currently trades at 24.2x forward earnings

Investors weighing small-cap exposure must choose between the broad diversification of Vanguard's VB and the concentrated approach of iShares' IJR. While performance remains similar, differences in expense ratios and sector tilts define the two funds.

• VB provides broader diversification with over 1,300 holdings
• IJR focuses on 641 stocks with a tilt toward financial services

Alcoa and Teck Resources are positioning themselves to fill the critical mineral gap created by Chinese export limits on gallium. Rising prices and geopolitical tensions are driving strategic investment in non-Chinese recovery infrastructure.

• Gallium prices surged 141% since early 2025 to $2,269/kg
• China maintains a 99% monopoly on primary low-purity gallium

Investors choosing between VCIT and IEI must weigh the trade-off between higher corporate yields and the stability of U.S. Treasuries. The decision hinges on whether the bond sleeve is intended for income generation or risk mitigation.

• VCIT expense ratio is 0.03% compared to IEI's 0.15%
• VCIT 1-year return of 8.7% outperformed IEI's 4.2%

Despite a recent correction in tech stocks and concerns over aggressive capital spending, analysts suggest Microsoft is significantly undervalued. Strong cloud growth and AI integration continue to drive fundamental strength.

• Shares hit 52-week low of $356.28 in March
• Capex surged 66% to $37.5 billion to support AI infrastructure

Carmel Capital Management has established a new position in turbocharging specialist Garrett Motion. The move expands the fund's existing cluster of industrial and automotive supply chain investments.

• New position of 314,750 shares established in Q1
• Estimated trade value of $5.87 million

SpaceX is reportedly preparing for a public listing in June, aiming to raise up to $75 billion in new capital. The move is expected to create significant synergies for Elon Musk's other ventures, particularly Tesla.

• Target IPO date set for June 2026
• Valuation estimates reach as high as $1.75 trillion

Major central banks across the G-7 are anticipated to keep interest rates unchanged this week. Policymakers remain cautious as conflict in Iran threatens to drive up energy prices and reignite inflation.

• Synchronized rate hold expected across US, Canada, UK, EU, and Japan
• Central banks maintaining hawkish vigilance regarding inflation

Software giant Adobe has authorized a massive $25 billion stock repurchase program to signal confidence and stabilize its share price. The move comes as the company seeks a new CEO to navigate the disruptive impact of generative AI on its core business.

• New $25 billion buyback authorized through April 2030
• Shares fell 60% since Jan 2024 and 27% in 2026

Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar has cautioned investors against purchasing assets sold by figures associated with the outgoing Fidesz government. The warning comes as the Tisza party prepares an asset recovery initiative following its landslide election victory.

• Peter Magyar warns investors to shun assets sold by Orban-linked figures
• Tisza party won a landslide victory on April 12