A market recap of Monday’s 0.12% S&P 500 gain, highlighting Qualcomm’s AI surge, the Organon acquisition, and Middle East tensions. It also covers the BoJ carry trade risk, Microsoft’s OpenAI unbundling, and Meta’s 1GW space-solar deal for AI data centers.

TradingKeyTue, Apr 28

Is Texas Instruments Still Worth Investing in After Earnings Beat Expectations and a 19% Surge?

TradingKey - Texas Instruments (TXN) released its first-quarter results after the market close on Wednesday, reporting revenue of $4.825 billion, up 19% year-over-year and significantly exceeding market expectations of $4.52 billion. Earnings per share (EPS) stood at $1.68, a 31% year-over-year increase, beating the anticipated $1.36. Net profit reached $1.545 billion, up 31% year-over-year. Following the earnings release, the stock price surged more than 19% on Thursday to hit a record high. Whether the company remains a worthwhile investment after this rally has become a focal point of discussion among investors.

TradingKeyFri, Apr 24

[IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS] From Alarm Clocks to EVs: Why Texas Instruments’ Chips Are Your Next Big Bet

Yet despite TI’s pervasive influence, its stock price has lagged behind the semiconductor industry’s AI-driven boom. Can this defensive giant with a steady dividend and strong cash flow capitalize on the market recovery to regain its former glory?

TradingKeyApr 29, 2025