After shares of Synopsys (SNPS) formed a “double bottom” bullish pattern on the chart at below $400, the stock gained 12.86% on Thursday. It closed at $480.11, which is still below the $600-$651.73 range set last month.
Synopsys jumped on the enthusiasm over the Intel (INTC) and Nvidia (NVDA) deal. Nvidia’s $5 billion investment in Intel has no connection to that of Synopsys. This suggests that SNPS stock risks falling from profit-taking.
CrowdStrike (CRWD) jumped by 12.82% on Thursday to close above $500 for the first time since July. The firm said at an annual cybersecurity conference that net annual recurring revenue growth will exceed 20%. Analysts expected a 12% Y/Y increase. Beware of CRWD stock, since its forward P/E is 121.1 times.
Avoid FactSet Research (FDS), which fell by over 10% to close at $301.23. In its Q4 report, the firm issued a GAAP revenue forecast of up to $2.448 billion. However, the Q4 adjusted EPS of $4.05 is below the $4.13 expected.
Watch out for S&P Global (SPGI). Shares dipped by 6.67% in sympathy with FDS’s weak outlook. SPGI stock closed at $507.80, whereas an entry point at $450 appears more attractive.
Beware of Darden Restaurants (DRI). In Q1/2026, non-GAAP EPS of $1.97 disappointed investors.
