This week, LevelFields alerts delivered significant gains. JBL's $1B buyback drove its shares up by over 11.5% in a single day. TMDX announced its inclusion to the S&P Small Cap 600, boosting its stock by 10% in one day. AIR's $1.2 billion contract with the U.S. Navy's Naval Air Systems Command lifted its stock by more than 8%. Additionally, both VALE and DELL were flagged in our Quick Sprints scenario as their prices broke out, resulting in shares rising over 5% in a day.

Visa Gets Hit with Antitrust Suit

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The U.S. Department of Justice has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, accusing the company of using threats and incentives to stifle competition in debit card processing. Prosecutors claim Visa’s actions led to hidden consumer costs and helped the company maintain dominance, processing over 60% of U.S. debit transactions. Visa, which denies the allegations, saw its shares drop by -3.9% this week. The lawsuit is part of broader efforts by the Biden administration to tackle rising consumer prices and promote competition in financial markets.

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SMCI Stock Plunges After DOJ Opens Investigation

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The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into Super Micro Computer, following allegations of "accounting manipulation" by short-seller Hindenburg Research. The investigation, still in its early stages, is connected to claims made by a former employee about accounting violations. Super Micro's shares dropped by 12% after the news. Last month, the company delayed its annual report to evaluate its financial reporting controls. Super Micro, a major player in AI servers, denies the allegations, while the DOJ has not confirmed the probe.

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China Stimulus Boosts Materials and Chinese Equities

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China's recent stimulus measures significantly boosted material and China-related stocks. As a result, copper and lithium mining stocks surged, with companies like Freeport-McMoRan, VALE and Southern Copper seeing strong gains. U.S.-listed Chinese stocks, such as Alibaba and Li Auto, also rallied. The announcement helped lift the Dow and S&P 500 to record highs, reflecting growing optimism in materials and cyclical sectors sensitive to China's economy.

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Micron Gets a Boost

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Micron's stock surged 17% after the company projected higher-than-expected Q1 2025 revenue of $8.5 to $8.9 billion, surpassing analysts' $8.3 billion estimate. The forecast is driven by strong demand for memory chips used in AI data centers. Micron's fiscal Q4 revenue reached $7.75 billion, up 93% year-over-year, surpassing expectations.