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Dell Technologies stock is trading lower Wednesday, following broader weakness in the technology sector. Despite the downward trend, analysts remain optimistic about Dell’s future, with an average price target suggesting potential upside ahead.

Tom Lee of Fundstrat Global Advisors believes the Federal Reserve may be softening its aggressive interest rate hiking stance. Recent data showing disappointing consumer spending, such as Starbucks’ lackluster same-store sales, suggests that rising costs are squeezing household budgets. Additionally, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments expressing preparedness to respond to labor market weakness may signal a shift in the central bank’s policy stance. Lee predicts a good chance that interest rates have reached their peak and sees a positive outlook for stocks if inflation improves as expected. Small-cap stocks and the technology sector, particularly those benefiting from artificial intelligence, are poised to excel in the coming months.

Check Point Software (CHKP) reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings, with EPS of $2.04 surpassing analyst estimates by $0.03. Revenue also outperformed consensus forecasts, reaching $598.8 million. The company’s stock price has shown a positive trend, rising 0.89% in the past three months and a significant 27.80% over the past year.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has sold a significant portion of his company stock, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The transactions, which occurred on April 23, 2024, involved the sale of Salesforce common stock with a total value exceeding $4 million. Benioff sold shares at prices ranging from $271.33 to $276.21, with the total value of the sales amounting to approximately $4,108,442.

U.S. equities closed higher on Tuesday, driven by strong gains in the technology, telecommunications, and industrials sectors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.69%, the S&P 500 index gained 1.20%, and the NASDAQ Composite index climbed 1.59%. Major contributors to the rally included Verizon Communications, American Express, and Caterpillar. However, Walmart, UnitedHealth Group, and Boeing lagged behind, posting losses.