Lloyds share price rose for three consecutive days as London stocks continued their recovery today. It rose to 97.45p on March 18, up by 5.95% from its lowest level this month as investors focus on the upcoming Bank of England interest rate decision.

Analysts predict hawkish Bank of England 

Lloyds Bank, the parent company of Halifax, Bank of Scotland, and Scottish Widows, will be in the spotlight this week as the Bank of England (BoE) publishes its interest rate decision.

Economists expect the bank to respond aggressively to the current economic conditions as officials are convinced that the Iran war will lead to higher inflation. Airlines have boosted their fares, while crude oil and natural gas prices have jumped to their highest levels in months.

A hawkish tilt may see the bank hint of a potential interest rate hike as the Reserve Bank of Australia(RBA) did on Tuesday. It hiked rates for the third consecutive meeting.

Analysts believe that the bank will leave interest rates unchanged at 3.75% as it buys time to respond to the evolving events. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has predicted that inflation will end the year at 3%, higher than the bank’s target of 2%. As a result, markets are pricing in a 50% chance of a rate hike this year.

Lloyds Bank will likely benefit from the hawkish Bank of England because of its business model. As a bank, higher interest rates normally leads to a higher net interest income. 

Lloyds Bank’s business is doing well 

The most recent annual results showed that the company was doing well, with revenue and profitability continuing to grow. 

The results revealed that the company delivered £1.5 billion of annualized additional revenue last year from its strategic initiatives. It now hopes to deliver £2 billion this year, higher than the previous guidance of £1.5 billion.

Lloyds Bank delivered a statutory profit before tax of £6.7 billion, £700 million higher than what it made in 2024. Its underlying net income jumped by 6% to £13.6 billion as its net interest margin rose to 3.06%.

The main blemish in its report was a £968 million remediation cost associated with the motor finance commission arrangement. On the positive side, there are chances that the remediation cost will fall or end this year.

Lloyds Bank expects that its net income will rise to £14.9 billion this year, while its cost: income ratio dropping below 50%. It expects to continue repurchasing its shares and paying dividends to investors. 

Lloyds share price technical analysis

LLOY stock chart | Source: TradingView 

The daily timeframe chart shows that the LLOY stock price has pulled back in the past few weeks, moving from a high of 114.60p in February to the current 97.66p.

The stock is now hovering slightly above the 23.6% Fibonacci Retracement level. It has remained above the 50-day moving average.

The stock has also formed a bullish engulfing pattern, which is made up of a big bullish candle following a bearish one.

Therefore, the most likely forecast is where the stock rebounds, possibly to the key resistance level at 100p.  A move above that level will point to more gains to the year-to-date high of 114.60p.

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Unilever share price remains in a technical correction after falling by 13% from its highest point this year.

It has dropped to 4,800p from the year-to-date high of 5,492p, as investors focus on its upcoming turnaround.

Unilever is considering spinning off its food business 

Unilever, one of the biggest players in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, is continuing its turnaround strategy.

According to Bloomberg, the company is considering separating its food business, which includes its brands like Knorr, Hellmann’s, Maille Dijon, Colman’s, and Namdong instant noodles.

This is a big business, with Hellmann’s and Knorr making 60% of its food business.

Its most recent results showed that its food business made over €12.9 billion, down 3.2% YoY.

It is the second-biggest business after its personal care, which made €13.2 billion.

The food business has been slowing in the past few months because of  inflation, which has pushed more customers to cheaper brands.

Analysts also warn that the popularity of GLP-1 drugs will push customers to eat less calorie-dense products.

The spin-off, if it goes through, comes a year after the company separated its ice cream business into Magnum Ice Cream, of which it still owns 20% stake. It plans to continue selling it down in the coming years. 

The spin off will likely be in the form of a sale, possibly to companies in the private equity sector. It may also plan to spin it into a separate publicly traded company.

The most recent results showed that Unilever’s business remained under pressure last year. Its turnover dropped by 3.8% last year to €50.5 billion, with all its segments falling.

The beauty and well-being turnover dropped by 2.3% to €12.8 billion, while personal care, home care, and foods dropped to €13.2 billion, €11.6 billion, and €12.9 billion, respectively.

On the positive side, its operating profit rose by 2.4% to €9 billion, while the net profit jumped to €6.2 billion.

As a result, it launched a new €1.5 billion share buyback and raised its dividend by 3%.

A key concern about Unilever is that the ongoing Iran war will likely affect its business, including affecting its supply chains and increasing the cost of doing business.

Another concern is that its business is highly overvalued, with its forward price-to-earnings ratio being 18, higher than the sector median of 15.

Unilever share price technical analysis

ULVR stock chart | Source: TradingView 

The three-day chart shows that the Unilever stock price has been in a freefall in the past few weeks. It has dropped from 5,480p to the current 4,800p.

This retreat has pushed it below the 50-day and 100-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMA).

The stock also dropped below the Ichimoku cloud indicator and the Strong Pivot Reverse point of the Murrey Math Lines tool.

Therefore, the stock will likely continue falling this month, with the next key target being the Ultimate Support level at 4,087p.

On the positive side, the stock has formed a hammer candlestick pattern, pointing to a potential rebound in the near term.

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Zcash price surged by double digits on Tuesday, continuing a recent rally that started on March 7. ZEC token jumped to a high of $275, its highest level since February 18, and up by 40% from its lowest level this month. 

Zcash price rebounded after forming a double-bottom 

The daily timeframe chart shows that the ZEC price has rebounded in the past few days, moving from a low of $195 to the current $275.

This rebound happened after the coin formed a double-bottom pattern, a common bullish reversal sign in technical analysis. Its neckline was at $330, its highest swing on February 14.

Zcash price has moved above the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA). It is also nearing the important resistance level at $302, its lowest swing in December last year.

The token has jumped above the Ultimate Support of the Murrey Math Lines tool at $250. Additionally, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has jumped from the oversold level of 24 in February to the current 61.

In addition to the double-bottom pattern, the rebound happened after the coin formed a falling wedge pattern, which is made up of two descending and converging trendlines.

Looking ahead, the token will likely continue rising as bulls target the next key target at $375, which is the Major S&R Pivot Point of the Murrey Math Lines tool.

Why the ZEC Price is Rising 

In addition to its strong technicals, there are reasons why the ZEC price is rising this week.

The most important one is the fact that Bitcoin and most altcoins are in the green. Bitcoin jumped to $76,000 for the first time in over a month. 

Other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, XRP, and Chainlink have all jumped in the past few days. Historically, cryptocurrencies tend to move in sync with each other, with most of them rising when the Fear and Greed Index is in the green.

Zcash price is also rising as investors buy the dip as evidenced by the rising open interest in the past few weeks. Data shows that the interest rose to $466 million on Tuesday, up substantially from this month’s low of $282 million. Rising open interest is a sign that demand is soaring this month.

The same is happening in the spot market, where its volume rose to $2 billion on March 17, its highest level since February 15. It has been in a strong uptrend after bottoming at $494 million on March 15.

Meanwhile, the rally is also happening a few days after Zcash Open Development Lab (ZODL) raised $25 million from Paradigm and Andreessen Horowitz. These funds will be used to build the Zodl wallet, a self-custodial platform aimed at the broader financial market.

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The Hang Seng Index rose for two consecutive days after the recent strong Chinese macro data and as investors waited for some notable Chinese earnings. It also rose as it mirrored the performance of American equities. 

It has now risen by 5% from its lowest level this month, with focus shifting to the upcoming earnings by companies like Tencent and Meituan.

Hang Seng Index rises after strong China macro data 

The Hang Seng Index has done well in the past few days, moving from a low of H$24,937 on March 6 to the current H$26,220.

This rebound continued this week after China published key macro data, which revealed that the economy was doing relatively well before the Iran war started.

The country’s retail sales rose by 2.8% in February after growing by 0.9% last month. This increase was much better than the previous 2.5%.

More data showed that the fixed asset investment rose by 1.8% in February after falling by 3.8% in the previous month. House prices dropped at a slower pace than expected in February, a sign that the sector was stabilizing.

These numbers are a sign that the Chinese economy is doing relatively well this year as officials work to achieve the set new annual growth target of between 4.5% and 5%.

Historically, the Hang Seng Index does relatively well when the Chinese economy is recovering as most companies have large operations in the mainland.

Tencent, Alibaba, and Meituan earnings

The Hang Seng Index is also rising as investors wait for the upcoming corporate earnings by some of the biggest companies in the country.

Tencent Holdings, the biggest company in China, will publish its financial results on Wednesday. These results will provide more information about the company’s growth and its investments in the artificial intelligence industry. Tencent stock has jumped by 12% from its lowest level in March this year.

Meituan, another top company in the index, will publish its financial results on Friday this week. These numbers come as the stock has sank by over 62% from its highest point in October 2024. It has dropped by over 80% from its all-time high as competition with other top companies like Alibaba and JD.com.

Alibaba, a big name in the Hang Seng Index, will also release its financials this week as it seeks to revamp its artificial intelligence (AI) business. 

The company has now set up a new token group and launched an AI platform for enterprises amid a surge in Chinese demand. In a statement on Monday, Morgan Stanley analysts reiterated their bullish view for the company, pointing to its AI demand.

Hang Seng Index technical analysis 

Hang Seng Index chart | Source: TradingView 

The daily timeframe chart shows that the Hang Seng Index has rebounded in the past few days, moving from this month’s low of H$24,937 to the current $26,088.

It has found strong support at H$25,000, its lowest level in in October, November, and December last year.  This support was also the lowest swing this month and is a sign that bears are afraid of placing trades below that level.

The Hang Seng Index has remained above the 200-day and 100-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMA).

Therefore, the stock will likely hold steady as long as it remains above the key support level at H$25,060. A drop below that price will point to more downside, potentially to the 50% Fibonacci Retracement level at H$23,700.

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Rolls-Royce share price has dropped into a correction after falling by 13% from its highest level this year. RR dropped to 1,227p on Tuesday as challenges in the civil aviation industry continued. This article explores what to expect and whether it will bounce back this year.

Rolls-Royce share price drops amid woes in the civil aviation industry 

Rolls-Royce Holdings, one of the top industrial companies in Europe, is facing some major headwinds as the Iran war continues.

The company’s business is affected mostly because of its business model. In addition to manufacturing aircraft engines, the company makes most of its money through its TotalCare service.

TotalCare is a service where the company gets into long-term contracts to service aircrafts, charging its customers per mile. It shifts the burden from aircraft operators to Rolls-Royce.

Therefore, its business normally does well when the civil aviation industry is doing well without disruptions, such as what we have witnessed after the pandemic.

The company is now facing a major challenge as the civil aviation industry faces major challenges because of the crisis in the Middle East, where it has some major customers like Middle East Airlines and Vietjet. Most of its customers have vast operations in key Middle East airports, including in Dubai.

Therefore, there is a likelihood the company’s flying hours will be lower than expected this quarter. This weakness will likely continue in the coming as long the war in Iran continues.

On the positive side, the company also has a large defense business, which will likely continue doing well in the coming years as countries boost their spending. Its defense industry includes engines that power some key planes. It also makes products in the naval and land areas.

War to disrupt strong growth

The most recent results showed that Rolls-Royce Holdings’ business has continued doing well in the past few months, with its revenue and profitability rising, leading to more shareholder returns.

Its revenue rose by 24% to £20 billion last year, while its operating profit jumped by 38% to over £3.4 billion. This revenue was driven by the civil aviation segment, which made £10.3 billion, with its operating profit jumping by 41% to £2.1 billion.

The defense business made £4.7 billion, while its operating profit jumped by 9% to £689 million. Most of its business was in transport, combat, followed by submarines. 

Rolls-Royce made £4.9 billion in the power business, a trend that may continue in the coming years because of the ongoing demand for energy in the data center segment. 

As a result, it now expects that its free cash flow will jump from £3.3 billion last year to between £5 billion and £5.5 billion in the mid term. It now expects to return between £7 billion and £9 billion between 2026 and 2028.

Rolls-Royce stock price technical analysis

RR stock chart | Source: TradingView 

The daily timeframe chart shows that the Rolls-Royce share price has pulled back in the past few weeks, moving from a high of 1,420p in February to the current 1,230p. 

It has moved below the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) and the Major S&R pivot point of 1,250p.

The most likely scenario is where the stock will drop in the near term, potentially to the Strong, Pivot, Reverse level of 1,125p. It will then bounce back later this year when the war shows signs of ending.

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The crypto market has come under pressure in the past few months, with Bitcoin and most altcoins falling by double digits.

The market capitalisation of all coins has dropped to $2.38 trillion from last year’s peak of over $4.3 trillion. 

This article explores some of the top cryptos to watch this month, including Pi Network (PI), Cardano (ADA), Hyperliquid (HYPE), and Solana (SOL).

Pi Network price has some major catalysts in March 

Pi Network price did relatively well in February as it soared by double digits from its all-time low. It did better than other top coins like Solana, XRP, and Bitcoin.

Pi Network has a few confirmed and potential catalysts. For example, the price will react to the potential Kraken listing, which may happen as early as March.

Kraken, a top American crypto exchange, has added it to its listing roadmap for the year. As such, this listing may happen as soon as this month.

Pi Network price will also react to the upcoming validator rewards distribution, which will happen in the final week of the month.

Also, the developers recently unveiled new AI tools to supercharge the KYC process, meaning that the process may continue this month.

They are also considering launching a KYC-as-a-Service, a product that will rival popular platforms like Humanity Protocol and Worldcoin.

Pi Network price will also react to the ongoing upgrade from v19 of Stellar Consensus to v23.

Three stages of the upgrade have already completed, with the next ones expected to happen later this month.

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Cardano price to react to the Midnight mainnet launch 

Cardano’s price has crashed in the past few months and was trading at $0.2733 on Tuesday. It has dropped by over 76% from its highest level last year.

Cardano token will be in the spotlight this month as the developers will launch the Midnight mainnet in the last week of the month.

Midnight is Cardano’s privacy-focused sidechain, which leverages zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs technology.

It will make it possible for developers to build quality apps that focus on privacy.

Midnight has also focused on collaborations ahead of the mainnet launch. For example, its validators are top companies like Google, MoneyGram, Telegram, Vodafone, and BlockDaemon.

It has also attracted some of the top creators in the crypto industry, like Sundae Labs, Fluid Tokens, and OpenZeppelin.

NIGHT, its token, has a market capitalisation of over $800 million.

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Hyperliquid in focus as volume, open interest rise 

HYPE price has done well in the past few weeks, soaring from the February low of $20.5 to the current $33.

This rally happened as the platform regained market share in the perpetual futures industry.

Data shows that the reported volume in the last 30 days jumped to $214 billion, higher than what Aster and Lighter handled, combined. Its open interest has also continued rising in the past few months. 

For example, Hyperliquid recorded higher volume last weekend as it became the most popular venue for trading crude oil as the war in Iran escalated.

Hyperliquid will be in the spotlight this month as market participants watch its growing market share, which has led to more token burns and buybacks.

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Solana price to react to potential Alpenglow upgrade 

Solana price has crashed sharply in the past few months, mirroring the performance of other cryptocurrencies. 

The retreat has happened despite it having some of the best fundamentals, including the rising market share in the crypto industry.

For example, the number of transactions, the fee collected, and active addresses have soared in the past few months.

It made over $24 million in fees in the last 30 days as active addresses rose to over 114 million.

Solana price will likely react to the potential launch of the Alpenglow upgrade, which will supercharge its performance.

For example, it will transform its technology by introducing the rotor and votor technologies and boost its network speed.

The upgrade date has not been confirmed yet, so it may not happen this month.

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Global markets are being forced to price in a war that may not be over quickly.

US President Donald Trump has said the US‑led campaign in Iran was initially projected to last four to five weeks and could “extend far beyond that,” while insisting he is prepared to sustain operations “for as long as needed.”

That timeline, coupled with disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz and a spike in oil and gold, is reshaping sector leadership across equities.

Energy and industrials have taken over from megacap tech as key drivers this year, and analysts increasingly point to oil producers, defence contractors and gold miners as the clearest relative beneficiaries if the conflict drags on.

Here are five widely cited names in those themes.

Chevron Corp. (CVX) – Big oil torque to an Iran premium

Chevron is one of the most frequently highlighted US energy names in analyses of escalating US–Iran–Israel tensions.

It combines large, diversified upstream production with refining and chemicals, and has direct regional exposure via its stake in Israel’s Leviathan gas field.

Chevron’s fair‑value estimate of about $187 a share implied significant upside from levels around $148 at the time of analysis, helped by disciplined capital spending and strong free cash flow in a higher‑oil environment.

A prolonged risk premium on crude as markets weigh possible blockages or attacks around Hormuz is the core catalyst analysts cite for the stock.

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Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) – Scale, balance sheet in a supply shock

Exxon Mobil has also featured prominently in war‑scenario stock screens as a core holding for investors seeking liquid, large‑cap exposure to any sustained upswing in crude prices.

Its combination of US shale, deepwater, and LNG projects gives it multiple channels to monetise tighter global supply, while its integrated refining and chemicals operations can benefit from wider margins when volatility pushes product spreads higher.

Commentary around the recent strikes notes that industrials and energy have become “new market drivers” as tech’s influence has faded, and points to Exxon as one of the key mega‑caps anchoring that shift.

The company’s scale and balance sheet strength are seen as advantages if markets endure a choppy few weeks of war headlines and oil price swings.

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RTX Corp. (RTX) – Air‑defence and missile demand

On the defence side, RTX – the parent of Raytheon – is consistently cited as a direct beneficiary of heightened missile and drone threats from Iran and its proxies.

Its portfolio includes Patriot and other air‑defence systems, radars and cruise missiles that are central to US, Israeli and Gulf defences.

Analysts at Zacks, Investing.com and other outlets have repeatedly flagged RTX as one of the defence contractors that historically gain when Middle East tensions flare, reflecting both immediate replenishment orders and expectations for higher structural defence spending.

With Trump laying out goals for “weakening Iran’s missile capabilities” under Operation Epic Fury, demand signals for the types of systems RTX supplies are in clear focus.

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Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC) – Strategic deterrence and surveillance

Northrop Grumman is another defence name singled out by major banks as a top pick in an environment of rising geopolitical risk.

Morgan Stanley has listed it among preferred defence stocks in the wake of tensions involving Iran and Venezuela, citing its role in long‑range strike (B‑21 Raider bomber) and missile‑related programs.

Barron’s has also discussed Northrop among the companies that stand to gain from any ramp‑up in US spending on deterrence and missile defence as Iran fires projectiles at Israel and Gulf states.

With Trump officials talking about degrading Iran’s missile and naval capabilities over a period of weeks, investors see Northrop as leveraged to both the near‑term headlines and longer‑term budget trajectories.

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Barrick Gold Corp. (GOLD) – Leveraged play on the haven trade

Alongside Treasuries and the dollar, gold has been a prime refuge as the war raised questions about energy supplies and inflation.

Analysts note that gold often rallies during major geopolitical shocks, and that miners with low costs and sizable reserves can offer amplified exposure.

Barrick Gold is one of the companies repeatedly named in war‑scenario stock lists as a way to play that theme.

Investing.com includes Barrick in its five‑stock basket for navigating US–Iran–Israel tensions, arguing that its scale, diversified asset base and sensitivity to bullion prices make it a useful anchor in a portfolio that is otherwise tilted toward cyclical winners like oil and defence.

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The US–Iran war is forcing investors to rethink where to put money to work as geopolitical risk replaces artificial intelligence and tariffs as the dominant market narrative.

Strikes by the US and Israel on Iran, followed by missile retaliation and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, have pushed oil to its highest levels in nearly seven months, knocked stock futures lower and driven a rush into safe‑haven assets.

Analysts say the main axis of wartime positioning now runs through four areas: energy producers, defence contractors, gold and other havens, and high‑quality income plays that can withstand a period of higher inflation and volatility.

Energy: Riding the oil risk premium

Iran sits on key shipping routes where about 20–25% of global seaborne crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

With tankers suspending transits and insurers reassessing coverage, both Brent and West Texas Intermediate have broken higher, with some analysts warning that a sustained disruption could push prices toward or even above $100 a barrel.

That environment typically favours:

• Integrated majors with diversified upstream, refining and chemicals operations, which benefit from stronger crude and wider product margins.
• Regionally diversified producers that can sell into markets less affected by physical chokepoints.

Experts point to large, cash‑generative oil companies as potential beneficiaries of an Iran risk premium, noting that their fair‑value estimates assumed lower benchmark prices than those now being discussed.

UBS and other wealth managers also flag energy as a key overweight as long as supply concerns dominate and global demand remains resilient.

Defence: Long‑cycle winners from higher military spending

On the equity side, defence is the other obvious wartime winner.

A full‑scale conflict involving the US, Iran and Israel “would send ripples through financial markets and introduce significant volatility,” but history shows that defence and aerospace stocks often outperform as orders for missiles, aircraft and radar systems rise, according to one cross‑sector analysis.

Names repeatedly cited across research notes include:

• US primes with exposure to missile defence, cruise missiles and advanced fighters used by the US and Israel.
• Companies providing air‑defence and radar systems such as the Patriot and Iron Dome families, which are directly engaged in countering Iranian and proxy attacks.

Analysts highlight that prior Middle East flare‑ups have coincided with renewed interest in these contractors, as investors anticipate both immediate replenishment orders and structurally higher defence budgets if the confrontation drags on.

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Gold and safe havens: Insurance against escalation

Beyond sector bets, the US–Iran war has revived classic “risk‑off” trades. Oil’s jump and fears of an inflation shock have driven investors into gold, the US dollar and high‑grade government bonds.

Gold has surged to record levels, and analysts at Capital Economics and others warn that further strikes on Iranian infrastructure could keep both energy and bullion elevated, complicating central banks’ efforts to cut rates.

A detailed cross‑asset review notes that in a scenario where the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted or military responses persist, “oil and precious metals will continue to move higher while global equities feel renewed pressure to sell,” with investors seeking safety in the Swiss franc, Japanese yen and US Treasuries.

US strategists describe Wall Street’s current approach as “haven first, ask questions later,” with short‑term Treasury yields falling back toward 2022 lows as traders hedge against further shocks.

Portfolio managers also flag high‑quality, defensive equity sectors such as utilities and real estate as potential relative beneficiaries if growth slows and volatility stays high.

Quality and diversification still matter

Even sectors that look well‑positioned for wartime come with caveats. Some market strategists argue that de‑escalation could come faster than feared, particularly given Iran’s weakened position and the broad global interest in avoiding a prolonged oil shock.

That would likely see oil and gold give back some gains and shift leadership back toward broader cyclicals.

Others stress that while energy and defence may lead, “consumer discretionary stocks may struggle as higher oil prices negatively impact airlines and retailers,” pointing to recent sell‑offs in travel and leisure names as flight routes are disrupted and fuel costs climb.

Emerging‑market importers of oil are also seen as vulnerable as higher import bills widen deficits and force central banks into tough choices on rates.

The consensus across major houses is that, as the US–Iran conflict plays out, portfolios tilted toward energy, defence, gold and high‑quality income — while staying broadly diversified and liquid — are best placed to navigate a few weeks of heightened geopolitical risk without over‑betting on any single outcome.

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CoreWeave stock price remained in a tight range this year, even as other companies in the data center industry like Hut and Terawulf soared.

CRWV was trading at $100, up by 53% from its lowest level in December last year. This article explores what to expect as it publishes its financial results.

CoreWeave is to publish its financials today

CoreWeave is a former Bitcoin mining company that has transitioned into the artificial intelligence industry, where it has become a major player in the data center industry. 

It is now running large data centers and offering services to top companies like Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and OpenAI. Also, its market capitalization has jumped to over $50 billion.

The next key catalyst for the CoreWeave stock price will be the upcoming financial results, which will provide more color about its business and its future capital expenditure.

The most recent results showed that CoreWeave business continued doing well in the third quarter as demand for its computing power continued. 

These results showed that its revenue jumped by 134% in the third quarter to over $1.4 billion.

Its backlog continued growing, reaching $55.6 billion, most of which came from OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. Its capital expenditure during the quarter to $1.9 billion.

Wall Street analysts believe that CoreWeave’s business continued doing well in the fourth quarter as demand for its business continued booming.

The average estimate is that its revenue rose to $1.53 billion, with the most optimistic analyst expecting it to hit $1.6 billion. 

If this estimate is correct, the annual revenue will come in at $5.1 billion, much higher than the $1.9 billion in the previous year.

This growth will then accelerate this year, with analysts expecting it to make over $12 billion.

Most importantly, the company’s losses are expected to continue narrowing in the coming years.

Its expected loss-per-share for 2025 is $2.58 and for the following year will be $1.38.

CRWV is facing major headwinds

CoreWeave’s business is facing some major headwinds this year. The most important one is its capital expenditure, which has continued rising because of its data center build up. It is spending billions of dollars a quarter, which may affect its profitability.

The other major risk is that the industry has become highly competitive, with companies like Nebius, IREN, TeraWulf, Bitfarms, Riot Blockchain, and Cipher Mining getting into the industry.

This competition means that it will struggle to attract more hyperscalers.

Additionally, OpenAI, its biggest customer, recently scaled back its spending ambitions.

It now expects to spend about $600 billion in capital expenditure by 2030, down from the previous guidance of $1.4 trillion. 

The other major risk is its valuation, which has soared in the past few months.

In this case, the company has a backlog of over $55 billion against a market cap of over $50 billion.

CoreWeave stock price prediction: Technical analysis 

The 12-hour chart shows that the CRWG stock price has rebounded in the past few weeks.

This rebound happened after receiving a $2 billion investment from Nvidia, the biggest company in the world.

The stock has moved above the key support level at $84.30, its lowest level in September last year.

It has moved above the Supertrend indicator, while the Relative Strength Index has continued rising.

Therefore, the most likely scenario is where the stock retreats after the results.

If this happens, the next key support level to watch will be at $85, its lowest level in September.

A move below that level will point to more downside, potentially to $74, its lowest level on February 5.

On the flip side, a rebound may push it to the next key resistance level at $115, its highest level on January 28.

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Nebius stock price held steady this month, moving from a low of $73 on February 5 to the current $106.

It has formed a highly bullish chart pattern, pointing to an eventual rebound to last year’s high of $140.

Nebius stock price technical analysis points to a rebound 

The daily timeframe chart shows that Nebius’ share price has been one of the best-performing companies on Wall Street as it jumped from a low of $18 in April last year to the current $105.

A closer look shows that the stock has formed a highly bullish double-bottom at $73.15 and neckline at $109.37, its highest level on January 15.

A double-bottom is one of the most common bullish continuation signs.

The stock has flipped the Supertrend indicator from red to green. Additionally, it remains above the 50-day and 100-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMA).

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has jumped and crossed the important neutral point at 50 and is pointing upwards.

Other oscillators like the MACD and the Percentage Price Oscillator (PPO) have continued rising.

Therefore, the most likely Nebius stock price forecast is bullish, with the next key target being at $140, its highest level in 2025, which is about 32% above the current level.

On the other hand, a move below the double-bottom level at $73 will invalidate the bullish outlook and point to more downside in the near term.

Nebius is benefiting from the ongoing AI boom 

Nebius, a top player in the data center industry, is benefiting from the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom, which most analysts expect has more room to run in the coming years.

A good sign that the industry is booming is the recent financial results by some of the biggest companies in the United States.

Top companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Meta Platforms revealed that they will spend over $650 billion in capital expenditure this year.

The most recent results showed that its business is doing well, helped by its recent deals, including a $18 billion partnership with Microsoft and another one with Meta Platforms.

Its results showed that its revenue jumped to over $277 million in the fourth quarter to over $227 million from the $35 million it made in the same period in 2024. Most of this revenue came from its Core AI, which made over $227 million.

At the same time, its costs continued rising, moving to over $462 million from the $171 million in the same period a year earlier.

Most of these expenses were in depreciation and amortisation. This happened as it depreciated its previous servers, networks, and other equipment.

Analysts believe that the company has more growth to go in the future.

For example, they expect that its revenue will grow by 552% this quarter to over $360 million.

Its annual revenue is expected to come in at $3.35 billion, up by over 530% YoY.

Nebius Group is facing major headwinds, which explains why the short interest has jumped to 17%.

One of these challenges is that its depreciation costs will continue rising in the coming months as companies like Nvidia upgrade their chips in the future.

The data centre industry has become highly competitive, with companies like CoreWeave, IREN, TeraWulf, and Bitfarms moving into the industry.

Additionally, costs are soaring as the memory chipshortage accelerates.

Most analysts believe that this shortage will accelerate in the next few months. 

There are also customer financing risks as the private creditbusiness remains under pressure.

This is notable as many potential customers are relying on borrowed money to fund their data centre investments.

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