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Wall Street Lifts Dell Targets as AI Boom Sends Stock Toward Records

Shares of Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) are up 15% in late morning trading on Friday, leading a broad rally across AI server names. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) is climbing 9%, while Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) is trailing the group with a 5% gain. Dell shares opened from a Thursday close near $252.80 and pushed to $290.55 ... Dell Surges 15% Leading AI Server Rally; HPE Pops 9%, Super Micro Rises 5% Ahead of Earnings Catalyst

Dell Technologies stock rises, leading the S&P 500. Analysts believe Dell will beat fiscal first-quarter earnings next week, but a strong performance from its AI business is needed.

Earnings season is slowing down, but the stock market uptrend is still showing plenty of signs of life as Wall Street awaits a new round of earnings reports from top stocks like Dell Technologies, Toronto-Dominion Bank, a current holding in the Leaderboard model portfolio, and Costco. Dell stock soared early Friday after Wells Fargo raised Dell's price target substantially to 270 from 180 while maintaining an overweight rating. Dell hasn't looked back after an initial breakout from a cup-with-handle base on March 16.

IT hardware stocks may not fully reflect growing macro and earnings risks despite strong recent gain

Nvidia (NVDA) exceeded Wall Street's estimates for the AI chipmaker's first quarter, reporting adjusted earnings of $1.87 per share and $81.62 billion in revenue. The company also outpaced forecasts on its second quarter outlook. A panel consisting of CFRA Research senior vice president Angelo Zino, Spear Invest founder and CIO Ivana Delevska, and TECHnalysis Research president Bob O'Donnell comes on Asking for a Trend to discuss Nvidia's earnings results and guidance.

Dell Technologies just had one of the most eventful weeks in its stock's history. A presidential endorsement, an all-time high, and a 107% year-to-date gain. And now, just days before earnings, one of Wall Street's most closely watched analysts has changed his rating. The price target went up. The ...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.29%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.18%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

CSCO heads into May 13 results with strong AI networking demand, but rivals ANET, DELL and HPE keep competitive pressure on.

Everpure stock jumped Monday ahead of the data storage company's earnings. The company, which recently changed its name from Pure Storage, is  rallying ahead of an earnings report due later this month. Everpure stock is up more than 13% at 88.80 in recent trading on the stock market today Monday.

PCTY posts fiscal Q3 earnings beat as revenues climb 10.5% Y/Y, driven by recurring growth, while margins expand and new AI recruiting tools boost offerings.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.17%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.29%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.06%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.19%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Lyft (LYFT) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -29.22% and +1.82%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Today, May 6, 2026, investors weigh surging AI data center demand against fresh guidance, margin recovery, and past troubles.

Over the past six months, Dell has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 30%. Its stock price has climbed to $211.05, representing a healthy 36.5% increase. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.