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The Point for North America Summary

Core Content

This document provides a comprehensive overview of investment outlooks and analyses for various sectors and companies in North America, focusing on the US equity strategy, semiconductor industry, and specific company updates. It includes target price adjustments, market scenarios, and key insights into financial performance and future growth prospects.

Main Views

US Equity Strategy

• Mid-Year Review and Target Update: The S&P 500 target for year-end 2025 is raised to 6300, based on a more constructive fundamental view and the persistence of current valuations. A mid-2026 target of 6500 implies HSD% upside over the next year, reinforcing a structural bullish stance on US large-cap equities.
• Growth Preference: The AI theme is regaining momentum, supporting a growth preference in the market.
• Valuation and Risk: High policy volatility is expected to continue, but fundamental read-throughs are manageable.

Semiconductor Industry

• No Slowdown: Despite concerns about tariffs and trade wars, the semiconductor supply chain is showing upside in DRAM and analog sectors.
• Company Updates:
  • Micron (MU.O): Expected to beat earnings estimates with higher-than-expected DRAM pricing. Estimates and price target are raised to $130.
  • Texas Instruments (TXN) and Microchip (MCHP): Expected to show upside during earnings season.
  • NXPI and ON: Likely to experience upside later in 2H25.
• Ranking Table: Highlights key semiconductor stocks with their ratings, current prices, price targets, and investment theses.

Other Industry Highlights

• LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Trucking: Macro headwinds persist, but pricing appears resilient. Companies like ODFL, SAIA, XPO, and ARCB report mixed results, with some showing improvement in revenue per weight.
• Canadian National Railway (CNI.N): The Prince Rupert facility is a key asset for growth, with expected volume growth of 10% annually through 2027. This is likely to drive overall revenue growth.
• Teck Resources (TECKb.TO): Model update indicates QB2 remains key to performance, but copper price headwinds are reducing the target price to C$55.
• Atkore Inc (ATKR.N): Earnings stabilization is in sight, with a raised target price to $80, reflecting improved performance expectations.

Key Companies and Their Updates

Broadcom Inc (AVGO.O)

• Performance: Strong revenue trends driven by AI, but lower margins due to mix and options expense.
• Rating: Reiterated as Buy.
• Price Target: Raised to $285.
• Estimates: Adjusted for a one-time charge of $800 million due to China export controls.

Eli Lilly (LLY.N)

• Risk of Visual Degeneration: Recent study suggests a higher risk of nAMD with GLP-1 agonists, but the overall risk remains low.
• Rating: Maintained as Buy.
• Price Target: Maintained at $1,190.

Verizon Communications Inc (VZ.N)

• Performance: Enthusiastic about converged subscriptions and pending Frontier acquisition.
• Rating: Maintained as Buy.
• Price Target: No change, but the company is expected to improve performance in the back half of 2025.

DocuSign (DOCU.O)

• Performance: Billings missed due to fewer early renewals, but execution issues are timing-related.
• Rating: Maintained as Buy.
• Price Target: Reduced to $110, reflecting 23.6x EV/FY27 FCF.

Planet Labs PBC (PL.N)

• Performance: 1Q results exceeded expectations with positive FCF.
• Rating: Buy.
• Price Target: Not specified, but the company is expected to benefit from international demand and geopolitical trends.

Key Industry and Sector Insights

US Aerospace & Defense

• Target Price and Stock Ranking Updates: Target prices for Curtis Wright, L3Harris, and Karman are reassessed due to recent M&A activity and supportive legislation.
• Stock Ranking Table: Highlights top-rated companies with key investment points, debates, and catalysts for growth.

eToro Group (ETOR.O)

• Performance: Initiating coverage with a Neutral rating and $72 price target.
• Key Factors: Regional diversity, brand strength, crypto leverage, and expansion opportunities.

LPL Financial Holdings Inc (LPLA.O)

• Performance: Recent strength has pushed the stock near historic highs.
• Rating: Downgraded to Neutral.
• Reasoning: Balanced risk/reward at current levels, with potential for more attractive entry points.

Interactive Brokers (IBKR.O)

• Performance: Strong account growth and resilience in retail trading.
• Rating: Downgraded to Neutral.
• Reasoning: Valuation is near upper end of historic range, with potential for seasonal slowdown in 2H25.

Key Rating and Target Price Changes

Summary of Key Investment Themes

• AI and Tech Growth: AI is a key driver for growth, especially in semiconductors and tech stocks.
• Valuation and Risk Management: Valuation is a critical factor, with many stocks trading near historical highs and requiring patience for better entry points.
• Macro Headwinds: Despite macro challenges, certain sectors like semiconductors and railroads are showing resilience and growth potential.
• Company-Specific Catalysts: Specific events such as product launches, acquisitions, and regulatory changes are influencing stock performance and ratings.