U.S. GDP Grows 4.4% as Trump Withdraws Tariffs on EU
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Benzinga
- GDP Growth Exceeds Expectations: The U.S. final GDP for Q3 rose by 4.4%, surpassing the anticipated 4.3%, indicating a robust economic recovery that could enhance market confidence and stimulate investment.
- Stable Inflation Indicators: The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index increased by 2.8% year-over-year, aligning with estimates, while Core PCE also stood at 2.8%, suggesting inflationary pressures remain manageable, aiding the Fed in maintaining current interest rates.
- Optimistic Market Sentiment: According to Bank of America's latest fund manager survey, 38% of investors expect stronger global growth, with equity allocations reaching their highest level since December 2024, reflecting a rising optimism among institutional investors.
- Market Volatility: Despite major indices posting gains for the second consecutive day on Thursday, futures dipped slightly on Friday, indicating a cautious sentiment as investors await upcoming economic data, particularly the PMI reports.
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Analyst Views on BAH
Wall Street analysts forecast BAH stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BAH is 99.20 USD with a low forecast of 80.00 USD and a high forecast of 160.00 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.
12 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
7 Hold
3 Sell
Hold
Current: 91.100
Low
80.00
Averages
99.20
High
160.00
Current: 91.100
Low
80.00
Averages
99.20
High
160.00
About BAH
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation is the parent company of management and technology consulting and engineering services firm, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. It provides management and technology consulting, analytics, engineering, digital solutions, mission operations, and cyber services to U.S. and international governments. Its solutions include artificial intelligence, cloud, digital customer experience, elite training, enterprise DevSecOps, JADC2, mission readiness, security and workforce of the future. It supports critical missions for a range of federal government clients, including nearly all the U.S. government's cabinet-level departments, as well as for commercial clients, both domestically and internationally. It supports its federal government clients by helping them tackle challenges such as protecting soldiers in combat and supporting their families. It also provides technologies to evolve defense missions and delivers solutions to warfighters in the digital battlespace.
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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