Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Microsoft’s aggressive acquisition of nearly half a million Nvidia AI chips underscore the tech giant’s all-in commitment to artificial intelligence (AI).</li><li>As AI reshapes industries, Microsoft has found itself playing catch-up against Google, Amazon, and Meta, all of whom have already developed custom AI chips.</li><li>By investing heavily in Nvidia's cutting-edge Hopper GPUs, Microsoft has managed to build out a formidable AI infrastructure but at a significant cost.</li></ul>

Microsoft’s aggressive acquisition of nearly half a million Nvidia AI chips underscore the tech giant’s all-in commitment to artificial intelligence (AI).As AI reshapes industries, Microsoft has found itself playing catch-up against Google, Amazon, and Meta, all of whom have already developed custom AI chips.By investing heavily in Nvidia's cutting-edge Hopper GPUs, Microsoft has managed to build out a formidable AI infrastructure but at a significant cost.

Microsoft Is Betting Big on NVIDIA GPUs — But Will Custom Chips Save Its AI Ambitions?

Technical Analyst, Vermilion Research

Joe Jasper

Technical Analyst

Technical and Quantitative Research

Vermilion Research

Vermilion’s objective is to deliver timely, actionable, and unique technical research to professional investors through the application of our various technical indicators.

Our research strategists seek to highlight securities which we believe are at major inflection points, based on our various technical and quantitative indicators, and offer asymmetric risk/return profiles. Our unique research methodology, centered on relative strength, enables our strategists to deliver superior investment recommendations.

Our process begins by organizing the universe of actively traded stocks into discrete sectors, then into industry groups. We then apply our technical and quantitative tools to identify developing price trends. Once attractive trends are identified within a selected sector or group, we screen for individual stocks which we believe offer the best risk/reward profile. We provide a historical perspective that often reveals, through our long-term charts, how price patterns often repeat themselves over time.

Technical Analysis

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<li>Our outlook remains bullish and we see the market in the midst of a significant end-of-year rally that we have been expecting since mid-October.</li>
<li>We continue to expect support at 20-day MAs on $SPX and Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), while support at current levels or the 50-day MA is likely on the Russell 2000 (IWM).</li>
<li>Market dynamics continue to improve, giving us confidence that this bull run is likely to go at least another month into mid-January, and quite likely beyond.</li>
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Our outlook remains bullish and we see the market in the midst of a significant end-of-year rally that we have been expecting since mid-October.
We continue to expect support at 20-day MAs on $SPX and Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), while support at current levels or the 50-day MA is likely on the Russell 2000 (IWM).
Market dynamics continue to improve, giving us confidence that this bull run is likely to go at least another month into mid-January, and quite likely beyond.


Growth Leading This EOY Rally; Expect More Upside. PHLX Semis $SOXX With a Bullish 5-Month Reversal

<ul><li>Microsoft, one of the world's leading technology giants, is currently facing a comprehensive antitrust investigation by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC).</li><li>The probe, initiated by FTC Chair Lina Khan, is examining allegations that Microsoft is potentially abusing its market power in productivity software and cloud computing.</li><li>Specifically, the FTC is scrutinizing the company's software licensing practices, which may be preventing customers from moving their data from Microsoft's Azure cloud service to competing platforms.</li></ul>

Microsoft, one of the world's leading technology giants, is currently facing a comprehensive antitrust investigation by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC).The probe, initiated by FTC Chair Lina Khan, is examining allegations that Microsoft is potentially abusing its market power in productivity software and cloud computing.Specifically, the FTC is scrutinizing the company's software licensing practices, which may be preventing customers from moving their data from Microsoft's Azure cloud service to competing platforms.

Microsoft Under Fire: 4 Critical Factors Investors Can't Ignore Amid U.S. Antitrust Probe!

Podcast with masters of the real life money maze, The Money Maze Podcast

The Money Maze Podcast

Podcast with masters of the real life money maze

The world of finance has a huge impact on all of us. This show aims to explore and unravel some of the mysteries surrounding the investing business, via interviews with masters of the real life money maze. Expect tips for mastering capital allocation, making better business decisions, strategies for taking your career to the next level, and revelatory profiles of leading industry figures. Whether you're a current or aspiring investment professional, a regular investor, or a student exploring career options, we hope you gain some helpful insights and enjoy the shows. Thank you for listening!

<ul><li>AI is a powerful tool that is becoming integrated into our daily lives, and, if used appropriately, can have positive impacts on society.</li><li>Hiring top talent and ensuring a diverse workforce can lead to innovative solutions and continued success in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.</li><li>It's important to have a growth mindset, challenge the status quo, and continuously learn in order to stay competitive and relevant in the tech industry.</li></ul><p><em>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.</em></p>

AI is a powerful tool that is becoming integrated into our daily lives, and, if used appropriately, can have positive impacts on society.Hiring top talent and ensuring a diverse workforce can lead to innovative solutions and continued success in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.It's important to have a growth mindset, challenge the status quo, and continuously learn in order to stay competitive and relevant in the tech industry.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

158: AI Unleashed: Scott Guthrie of Microsoft, on Transforming Productivity, Finance, Energy, and...

<ul><li>Microsoft Corporation recently reported strong first-quarter results for Fiscal Year 2025, showcasing notable growth driven by its cloud and AI initiatives.</li><li>The company’s cloud revenue reached $38.9 billion, marking a 22% year-over-year increase, while its AI business is projected to surpass a $10 billion annual revenue run rate next quarter.</li><li>Despite these positive figures, Microsoft’s stock dropped 4% in after-hours trading due to guidance suggesting slower-than-expected growth.</li></ul>

Microsoft Corporation recently reported strong first-quarter results for Fiscal Year 2025, showcasing notable growth driven by its cloud and AI initiatives.The company’s cloud revenue reached $38.9 billion, marking a 22% year-over-year increase, while its AI business is projected to surpass a $10 billion annual revenue run rate next quarter.Despite these positive figures, Microsoft’s stock dropped 4% in after-hours trading due to guidance suggesting slower-than-expected growth.

Microsoft’s Game-Changing Moves: 6 Powerful Forces Set to Drive Its Stock Higher!

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Baptista Research

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Vermilion Research

Microsoft Under Fire: 4 Critical Factors Investors Can't Ignore Amid U.S. Antitrust Probe!

Microsoft, one of the world's leading technology giants, is currently facing a comprehensive antitrust investigation by the U.S. Federal Trade...

Baptista Research

158: AI Unleashed: Scott Guthrie of Microsoft, on Transforming Productivity, Finance, Energy, and...

In summary, technological revolutions like AI offer great potential for innovation and societal transformation, but careful considerations around...

The Money Maze Podcast

Microsoft’s Game-Changing Moves: 6 Powerful Forces Set to Drive Its Stock Higher!

Microsoft Corporation recently reported strong first-quarter results for Fiscal Year 2025, showcasing notable growth driven by its cloud and AI...

Baptista Research

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