Meme stocks are having a moment, but the broader market is rallying as well
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 14 2024
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Should l Buy U?
Source: CNBC
Meme Stocks and Broader Market Rally:
- GameStop's 74% rally gained attention, but a broader market rally is also happening.
- The market is settling into a soft landing narrative due to softer US jobs data and dovish guidance from central banks.
- S&P 500, S&P 600 Small Cap, and S&P Mid Cap 400 advance/decline lines are at or near new highs.
- Underperforming stocks like Intel, Tesla, CVS, Etsy, and others saw gains on Monday amid the broad rally.
- Speculative tech stocks, EV-related stocks, and those associated with ARK Innovation fund also rallied.
Market Performance in May:
- Despite expectations of a decline, the S&P 500 is up 3.6% in May and close to an all-time high.
- The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) closed at its lowest level of the year on Friday.
- A minor pullback in April was followed by a return to a bull market sentiment.
- The market move that would upset many participants would be a rally in May, contrary to expectations.
- The broader market is showing signs of resurgence, not just meme stocks.
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Analyst Views on U
Wall Street analysts forecast U stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for U is 48.71 USD with a low forecast of 21.00 USD and a high forecast of 60.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
20 Analyst Rating
13 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 23.210
Low
21.00
Averages
48.71
High
60.00
Current: 23.210
Low
21.00
Averages
48.71
High
60.00
About U
Unity Software Inc. provides a platform for creating and growing games and interactive experiences. The Company offers a suite of tools across all platforms, from mobile, PC, and console, to extended reality (XR). Its set of software, including artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, supports creators through the entire development lifecycle. The Company’s platform consists of two complementary sets of solutions: Create Solutions and Grow Solutions. Create Solutions is a robust set of tools and services used to build, ship and run high-definition, real-time two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) content. Designed for developers, these tools and services are used across a range of industries, ranging from games to aerospace, construction to retail, medical to manufacturing, and others. Grow Solutions offers customers the ability to engage their user base and monetize their content from 2D puzzle games to multiplayer, multi-platform games, or other 3D interactive content.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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