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It has taken new Michigan coach Dusty May just nine games to guide the Wolverines into the Top 25. May and the Wolverines enter the poll at No. 14 and strive to continue their strong start when they face Arkansas in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday night in New York. Michigan (8-1) has reeled off seven straight wins to crack the rankings for the first time in nearly 25 months. "All this stuff doesn't matter to me," May said of the rankings. "It does change the complexion of what we think about and things like that. Overall, I like where we are. We have guys who work well together and they put in the time." The Wolverines look to remain hot against the Razorbacks (7-2). John Calipari's first Arkansas squad has won its past two games. Calipari spent the previous 15 seasons as coach of Kentucky and claims he's excited to be in Arkansas. "I'm not bitter about anything. I'm not," Calipari said. "This is the first page of the first chapter of a new book. The timing for me and my career and my life, this is perfect. And I appreciate the fans and everybody giving me the opportunity to do that." The Razorbacks will be searching for their initial milestone victory under Calipari during their first visit to Madison Square Garden since 1997. Their losses this season are to then-No. 8 Baylor and Illinois on neutral courts. Calipari grabbed several players out of the transfer portal in the offseason, including guard Johnell Davis, one of the stars of the Florida Atlantic team that reached the 2023 Final Four. That squad was coached by May. One of the other Florida Atlantic starters was center Vladislav Goldin, who followed May to Michigan after the coach was hired in the offseason. Goldin has strung together three straight solid games, including a season-best 24 points in a 67-64 road win over then-No. 11 Wisconsin on Dec. 3. He followed that up with 20 points and a season-high 11 rebounds in Saturday's 85-83 home win over Iowa. "He's just been a guy that you can see when he's really locked in and focused there's a different level of play," said May, "and I think now he's finding that level of play." Goldin is part of a balanced attack. Roddy Gayle Jr. averages a team-best 12.2 points per game, followed by Tre Donaldson and Danny Wolf at 12.1 and Goldin at 12.0. Wolf averages a team-best 10 rebounds per game. Arkansas is coming off a 75-60 home victory over UTSA on Saturday. Adou Thiero excelled by matching his career high of 26 points to go with 10 rebounds. Thiero scored 17 points in the second half when the Razorbacks overcame a five-point halftime deficit to outscore the Roadrunners by 20. "We've been seeing that the whole summer," Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile said of Thiero's strong play. "Him dominating. Dominating in practice and (Calipari) pushing him. This is just a reflection of the work he's done this summer and him trusting the coaches." Thiero leads the Razorbacks with averages of 18.6 points and 6.1 rebounds. Boogie Fland is averaging 15 points and Zvonimir Ivisic is scoring 12 per game. Davis (9.3) started slow with just two double-digit outings in the first seven games before averaging 12.5 over the last two games. Michigan holds a 4-3 edge in the all-time series. The Wolverines recorded an 80-67 home victory on Dec. 8, 2012 in the most recent meeting. --Field Level MediaTrump encounters Senate GOP limits with failed Gaetz AG push
Riders’ O’Day believes positive steps taken in 2024Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles , is confident her Netflix NFL halftime show on Christmas Day won’t run into any technical problems. “I have no worries,” Knowles told me Wednesday at the Los Angeles premiere of Tyler Perry’s new movie, “The Six Triple Eight.” “God is going to be in control and everything is going to go smooth. No glitches. It’s going to be great.” She added, “We got some prayer going on. We got some connections.” Netflix encountered buffering and image issues during the livestream event for Jake Paul and Mike Tyson’s match in November. Technical issues also disrupted Netflix’s first major live event, a “Love is Blind” reunion, in April 2023, forcing the program to be taped and aired at a later date. Beyoncé will perform during the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game live on Netflix on Dec. 25 at NRG Stadium in her hometown of Houston. The event will mark the singer’s first live performances of songs from her “Cowboy Carter” album. Knowles said preparation for the performance is happening around-the-clock. “I just left 25 meetings today,” she said. “It’s meeting after meeting. What goes into it is unbelievable.” As Variety previously reported , Beyoncé is expected to include special guests who are featured on “Cowboy Carter.” The performance will be produced by Parkwood Entertainment and Jesse Collins Entertainment. The holiday marks Netflix’s first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday, with the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m. ET; then at 4:30 p.m. ET, the Baltimore Ravens will rival the Houston Texans. The Netflix Christmas Day games will air on broadcast TV in the competing team cities and be available on U.S. mobile devices with NFL+.
18 analysts have shared their evaluations of Advanced Micro Devices AMD during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 7 9 2 0 0 Last 30D 0 0 1 0 0 1M Ago 0 1 0 0 0 2M Ago 6 6 1 0 0 3M Ago 1 2 0 0 0 The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $188.44, a high estimate of $250.00, and a low estimate of $155.00. A decline of 2.28% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown The perception of Advanced Micro Devices by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Vivek Arya B of A Securities Lowers Neutral $155.00 $180.00 Vijay Rakesh Mizuho Lowers Outperform $180.00 $185.00 Cody Acree Benchmark Maintains Buy $200.00 $200.00 Christopher Danely Citigroup Lowers Buy $200.00 $210.00 Joshua Buchalter TD Cowen Lowers Buy $185.00 $210.00 C J Muse Cantor Fitzgerald Maintains Overweight $180.00 $180.00 Harsh Kumar Piper Sandler Lowers Overweight $180.00 $200.00 Tom O'Malley Barclays Lowers Overweight $170.00 $180.00 Mark Lipacis Evercore ISI Group Raises Outperform $198.00 $193.00 Timothy Arcuri UBS Lowers Buy $205.00 $210.00 Joseph Moore Morgan Stanley Lowers Equal-Weight $169.00 $178.00 Hans Mosesmann Rosenblatt Maintains Buy $250.00 $250.00 Suji Desilva Roth MKM Maintains Buy $200.00 $200.00 C J Muse Cantor Fitzgerald Maintains Overweight $180.00 $180.00 Harsh Kumar Piper Sandler Raises Overweight $200.00 $175.00 C J Muse Cantor Fitzgerald Maintains Overweight $180.00 $180.00 C J Muse Cantor Fitzgerald Maintains Overweight $180.00 $180.00 Vivek Arya B of A Securities Maintains Buy $180.00 $180.00 Key Insights: Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Advanced Micro Devices. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company. Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Advanced Micro Devices compared to the broader market. Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Advanced Micro Devices's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations. To gain a panoramic view of Advanced Micro Devices's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on Advanced Micro Devices analyst ratings. About Advanced Micro Devices Advanced Micro Devices designs a variety of digital semiconductors for markets such as PCs, gaming consoles, data centers, industrial, and automotive applications. AMD's traditional strength was in central processing units and graphics processing units used in PCs and data centers. Additionally, the firm supplies the chips found in prominent game consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox. In 2022, the firm acquired field-programmable gate array leader Xilinx to diversify its business and augment its opportunities in key end markets such as data center and automotive. Advanced Micro Devices: Financial Performance Dissected Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges. Revenue Growth: Advanced Micro Devices's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 17.57% . This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector. Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 11.31%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control. Return on Equity (ROE): Advanced Micro Devices's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 1.36%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance. Return on Assets (ROA): Advanced Micro Devices's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.12%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets. Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.04 . Analyst Ratings: Simplified Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks. Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts. Which Stocks Are Analysts Recommending Now? Benzinga Edge gives you instant access to all major analyst upgrades, downgrades, and price targets. Sort by accuracy, upside potential, and more. Click here to stay ahead of the market . 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