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CTSH: When the Gold Rush Comes, Invest in Shovels

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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp (NASDAQ: CTSH) Stock Pitch Investment Overview Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp (CTSH) is a technology consulting firm focused on modernizing digital services across various industries. The company provides consulting in application development, system integration, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, business process automation, and AI-driven solutions. Company Overview Current Price: $90.70 (86.32 at time of research) Target Price (1 Year): $108 (+20%) Valuation: PE(20.13) * EPS(5.39) Key Services: Application security, AI hubs, cloud transformation, infrastructure modernization Key Partnerships: Adobe, Dell, Google Cloud, IBM, Palantir, Shopify, Workday, CrowdStrike Geographic Reach: Operates in over 40 countries Deal Activity: Closed 29 deals over $100M in 2024 (17 in 2023) Investment Thesis Attractive Valuation: PE Ratio: 20.13 vs. Bloomberg ANR comp median of 25.65 EV/EBITDA: 11.35 vs. Bloomberg ANR comp median of 17.07 Acquisition...
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2/10-14/25 Weekly Market Recap - Movers, Macro, Monetary, and Fiscal

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Week 1/27-31/25 Weekly Market Summary by Aremorph Summary - Movers, Macro, Monetary, and Fiscal This week, inflationary data was released, the Eagles lit up the Chiefs, and retail sales and earning seasons continue to cause rallies across the markets. Check out below what impacted the markets and how they moved! Global Weekly Movements U.S. Equities S&P 500 Index: 6,114.63 (1.13%) Technology (XLK) led the bull charge, gaining at 3.07% in the past week, with supporters like SMCI, INTC, MU, and DELL. Many companies in the tech space, specifically with AI, proposed increased capital expenditures in AI advancement. This leaves investors optimistic about the integration of AI and modern technology. Communication (XLC) increased second most with 2.50%, led by TMobile (TMUS) after their partnership announcement with Starlink to provide 5G “as long as you can see the sky, you are connected.” Dow Jones Industrial Average: 44,546.08 (0.34%) Russell 3000 Index: 3,495.72 (0.97%) NASDAQ Compo...
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2/3-7/25 Weekly Market Recap - Movers, Macro, Monetary, and Fiscal

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Week 2/3-7/25 Weekly Market Summary by Aremorph Summary - Movers, Macro, Monetary, and Fiscal What a week! Welcome to all new members and welcome back to our returning members! As we stride into February, earnings seasons continue to sprinkle volatility into the equities markets. Moreover, data releases like ADP and Unemployment data changed the sentiment regarding the future interest rate environment. Global Weekly Movements U.S. Equities S&P 500 Index: 6,025.99 (0.94%) Dow Jones Industrial Average: 44,303.40 (0.008%) Russell 3000 Index: 3,451.45 (1.03%) NASDAQ Composite: 19,523.40 (1.60%) Big Movers of the Week Tesla (TSLA): 361.62 (-10.62%) Tesla missed earnings and revenue estimates, with sales in France dropping 60%, overall sales down 33%, and a 11.5% year-over-year decline in Chinese sales. Intensifying competition from Chinese EV manufacturers and weaker global demand are raising concerns about Tesla’s future growth. FMC Corp (FMC): 34.54 (-38.08%) Net income for 2024 fe...
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