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Today’s Stocks to Watch: Salesforce and Marvell

diciembre 4, 2024 OnEquity

Key Points To Watch Out For:

  • Salesforce shares surge on artificial intelligence innovation.
  • Marvell and Pure Storage post upbeat forecasts.
  • Okta gains traction in the public sector, while Campbell’s struggles.

Salesforce (CRM): AI-Driven Growth Highlighted

Enterprise software provider Salesforce raised its annual revenue forecast, citing the success of its «agent» artificial intelligence system. This innovation drove better-than-expected quarterly sales, sending shares soaring by more than 10% in premarket trading.

Marvell Technology (MRVL): Strength in the Chip Market

Chip producer Marvell Technology upgraded its expectations due to strong demand for AI-driven solutions. Its guidance for the current quarter exceeded analysts’ forecasts, driving its stock up by 12% just before the market opened.

Okta (OKTA): Gains in Public Sector and Corporate Markets

Okta, a leader in digital identity verification, raised its annual guidance following strong quarterly results, which exceeded market expectations. The gains were attributed to increased traction in the public sector and among large corporate clients, pushing shares up by 17% in premarket trading.

Pure Storage (PSTG): Soars on Strong Results

Data storage company Pure Storage revised its annual revenue forecast upward after reporting a positive quarter. Shares rallied by more than 20% in premarket trading, making it one of the most bullish stocks.

Campbell’s (CPB): Struggles with Sales and Leadership Challenges

Unlike technology stocks, Campbell’s, a manufacturer of soups and snacks, reported a decline in quarterly comparable sales. Adding to its challenges, the company announced the departure of its CEO, Mark Clouse, in January. This news negatively impacted the stock, which declined in post-earnings trading.

Earnings Reports: Companies to Watch Today

  • Before Market Open:
  • Dollar Tree (DLTR)
  • Hormel Foods (HRL)
  • Chewy (CHWY)
  • After Market Close:
  • Synopsys (SNPS)
  • PVH (PVH), the parent company of Calvin Klein

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