Investment Review №329. It's time to take a risk

09.09.2025 — 6512

• Oracle Corp. (ORCL) reported mixed results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. The standout metric was a significant 359% y/y increase in its contract portfolio (Remaining Performance Obligations or RPO), reaching $455 billion. Following these announcements, Oracle's stock surged 36% by the close of trading on September 10.

 

11.09.2025 — ▲6587

• The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released for August indicates a modest impact of tariffs on inflation. The overall index rose by 0.38% m/m, surpassing the anticipated 0.3% and the previous 0.2% m/m increase.

16.09.2025 — ▲6606

• The recently published retail sales data for August significantly exceeded market forecasts. The total sales recorded an increase of 0.63% m/m, outperforming the consensus expectations of a 0.3% m/m growth.

17.09.2025 — ▼6600

• Following the FOMC meeting, the Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis point reduction in the Fed Funds rate, bringing it down to a target range of 4.0-4.25% per annum, in line with market expectations. Additionally, the Fed released its September economic forecasts in conjunction with the rate decision.

18.09.2025 — ▲6631

• Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) has revealed a strategic investment of $5 billion in Intel Corp. (INTC) shares, representing over 4% of Intel's equity. In response to this announcement, Intel's stock surged by 23%, while Nvidia's shares experienced a 3.5% uptick.
• CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. has revised its growth outlook upwards, projecting a greater than 20% increase in new annualized recurring revenue for fiscal year 2027, compared to the anticipated 17% growth for fiscal year 2026. As a result, the company's shares surged 13% at the close of the trading.