Today’s Stocks to Watch: Nvidia, Dollar Tree, and Wells Fargo 

Key Points To Watch Out For:

• Nvidia shares rise to become the most valuable company.
• Wells Fargo advances 4% after the Fed lifts key constraint.
• CrowdStrike falls more than 6% on poor results and lower forecast.

Nvidia (NVDA): AI Leader Reaches Record Valuation

Nvidia shares rose 1% in premarket trading, supported by strong volume, after the company surpassed Microsoft to become the world’s most valuable company.

Fueled by soaring demand for AI hardware, the chipmaker has doubled its value in 2024, solidifying its position as the dominant force in a rapidly evolving sector.

Wells Fargo (WFC): Fed Lifts Restriction, Shares Jump

The Federal Reserve has officially removed the $2 trillion asset cap imposed on Wells Fargo following the 2018 fake accounts scandal.

The decision marks a turning point for the bank, which can now expand its operations without significant regulatory limits. Shares rose nearly 4% in premarket trading, reflecting strong investor optimism.

Rémy Cointreau (RCO): Resilience Boosts Luxury Sentiment

French cognac maker Rémy Cointreau reported a smaller-than-expected decline in operating profit and announced its goal to return to organic growth this fiscal year after two years of sluggish performance.

Shares climbed 6% in Paris, reinforcing positive sentiment in the European luxury and premium beverage sector.

CrowdStrike (CRWD): Weak Guidance Sends Shares Lower

Despite continued revenue growth, CrowdStrike posted a quarterly loss and issued a lowered earnings forecast, citing lingering effects of last summer’s service outage.

The stock dropped more than 6% in premarket trading following the disappointing report and cautious management outlook.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE): Trade Alignment Lifts Forecast

Hewlett Packard Enterprise raised its full-year profit forecast, highlighting that much of its product portfolio meets compliance under the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA).

This trade alignment has helped reduce the company’s tariff exposure, boosting confidence among investors. Shares gained over 5% in premarket trading, echoing broader optimism in the tech hardware sector.