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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Shopify Shine in Q2 Earnings
In the technology sector, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Shopify have stood out following their Q2 earnings reports, with both companies experiencing positive market reactions.
AMD's year-over-year revenue growth in the data center segment slowed to 14% in Q2, according to recent reports. Despite this slight dip, the company's stock remains resilient, trading around $172.85, close to its 52-week high near $182.31 reached in late July 2025.
The current average price target for AMD stock, based on 38 Wall Street analysts' forecasts within the last three months, is approximately $181.36. This optimistic outlook is reflected in a range of price targets, with some analysts predicting as high as $230, while others are more conservative at $120. A recent bullish price target upgrade by Citi's top analyst raised it from $145 to $165 ahead of the Q2 earnings.
Mizuho and Goldman Sachs have also issued positive and hold ratings respectively, with Goldman Sachs setting a more conservative $140 price target. The consensus indicates a generally bullish outlook post-Q2, with most analysts expecting further upside potential in AMD stock price, reflecting confidence in AMD’s growth prospects and earnings performance.
Meanwhile, Shopify reported higher-than-expected earnings and revenue for Q2, causing its stock to surge by 22.0%. Analysts project Q3 revenue growth of 22% for Shopify, and the company expects Q3 revenue to increase by a "mid-to-high twenties percentage rate."
In the broader market, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.2% to 21,169, while the S&P 500 added 0.7% to 6,345 and the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2% to 44,193.
Apple's stock, the best performer among Dow Jones stocks, increased by 5.1% following news of additional $100 billion U.S. manufacturing commitments. The announcement adds to Apple's previously announced $500 billion in U.S. investments. However, the tech giant faces threats from President Trump to impose a 25% tariff on iPhones. Despite this, Apple manufactures the bulk of iPhones sold in the U.S. in India.
In the central banking sphere, futures traders are currently pricing in a 95% probability of a 0.25% rate cut at the Fed's next meeting in September, and Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari signaled support for a September rate cut.
Lastly, Advanced Micro Devices CEO Lisa Su stated that the company is transitioning to its next-generation MI350 series accelerators. In the AI data center business, revenue decreased compared to the year prior due to U.S. export restrictions.
These developments paint a dynamic picture of the technology and market landscape, with both AMD and Shopify demonstrating strong performance in the face of challenges and opportunities.
- The positive market reaction to Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Shopify's Q2 earnings reports indicates a potential interest in trading AMD stock, given the optimistic outlook from 38 Wall Street analysts, with average price target of approximately $181.36 and some predicting as high as $230.
- Shopify's higher-than-expected Q2 earnings and revenue growth and projected Q3 revenue growth of 22% suggest that the business sector, particularly in technology, may be profitable for Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and other finance-related ventures, given Shopify's successful performance in the face of market challenges.
