The Oakland Coliseum redevelopment project aims to empower small, minority-, and women-owned businesses through early community engagement, allowing these firms to compete for larger contracts instead of traditional subcontracting roles. The African American Sports & Entertainment Group (AASEG) and financial partner Loop Capital emphasize building local capacities through support in areas such as project management and bonding, with the goal of enhancing business strength and generating long-term opportunities. During discussions, stakeholders focused on the need for true inclusion, highlighting systemic barriers that have historically limited access for these businesses. The initiative is expected to create approximately 17,000 jobs, fostering economic growth and transforming the local community's economic landscape.

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Investing.com -- Loop Capital initiated coverage on Intel with a Hold rating and a $25 price target on Tuesday. In a note to clients, the firm highlighted a fundamental dilemma that could limit upside for the chipmaker. “The catch-22 situation for Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) is obvious,” the analysts wrote. The firm pointed out that for Intel’s products to remain competitive against rivals such as AMD (NASDAQ:AMD), NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Arm-based chips, they would need to leverage the most advanced manufacturing processes. “TSMC’s advanced-node manufacturing is better,” Loop Capital said, adding that “TSMC is the obvious manufacturing partner for Intel Products’ future compute tiles.” However, shifting Intel’s manufacturing reliance externally creates complications for its internal foundry business. “If Intel Foundry cannot rely on the volume from Intel Products, the company as a whole will struggle to cover fixed costs,” the note said. In Loop’s view, this dependency could become a drag: “The Foundry business may be a headwind for Intel Products.” Complicating matters, they believe Intel has limited flexibility to reorganize the structure of the business. Loop Capital noted there are “seemingly limited options to detach, or de-consolidate, Intel Foundry.” As long as that remains the case, the analysts see little reason to upgrade the stock. “Should the Intel Corp story shift away from ‘Foundry 2.0’, or detaches Foundry from Intel Corp, we may become more constructive with our rating,” Loop Capital concluded. Don't miss out on the next big opportunity! Stay ahead of the curve with ProPicks AI – 6 model portfolios fueled by AI stock picks with a stellar performance this year... In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech Stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies. So if INTC is on your watchlist, it could be very wise to know whether or not it made the ProPicks AI lists.

Investing.com -- Loop Capital upgraded Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) Holdings to Buy from Hold on Monday, citing a nearly 40% year-to-date drop in the stock and a positive outlook following the launch of the company’s newest ship, Aqua. The firm maintained its $25 price target, based on a discounted cash flow model. “We are favorably disposed to the entire cruise industry, as we think market share gains would be even more likely in a recession,” Loop Capital wrote. “NCLH’s offerings boast a roughly 30% discount to equivalent land-based vacations.” The analysts highlighted strong onboard spending and resilient close-in pricing trends based on channel checks. “Management did mention that it remains in its sweet spot of two-thirds booked for the next 12 months. We think that implies significant earnings visibility for the next two quarters.” Loop Capital also sees upcoming earnings as a potential catalyst. “We see the company’s April 30 earnings report as a potential positive catalyst for the stock.” The debut of Norwegian Aqua, the company’s first Prima Plus ship, was said to be another bullish factor. “The new ship addresses consumer feedback with more deck space, adds innovative features for gamers and water park enthusiasts, and includes larger up-market Haven Suites,” the analysts said, adding that the ship “should support elevated pricing relative to the rest of the NCL fleet.” Loop Capital also pointed to progress on infrastructure at the company’s private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay, where a pier is under construction. “It may seem prosaic, but we think digging up the beach at its private destination, Great Stirrup Cay, may be the single most important initiative for NCLH this year,” they said, noting the pier is expected to cut down on guest wait times and support new premium offerings. “We think the stock is pricing in fundamentals well below our targets,” Loop concluded.

Investing.com -- Loop Capital downgraded FedEx Corp (NYSE:FDX) to “Sell” from “Hold” citing risks from potential U.S. tariffs and rising recession concerns. The firm cut its price target to $221 from $283 with a reduced earnings expectation. FedEx reported fiscal Q3 adjusted EPS of $4.51, up 17% year-over-year, but slightly below consensus of $4.56. Revenue grew 1.9% to $22.05 billion, with operating margins improving to 6.8% from 6.2% a year earlier. However, FedEx’s fiscal Q4 guidance implies EPS of $5.84-$6.44, below the consensus of $6.70. Fiscal 2025 adjusted EPS was cut down to $18-$18.60, from prior guidance of $19-$20. Loop Capital pointed to two major risks that could weigh on FedEx’s performance, of which the major one is April 2 tariff announcement. The Trump administration is expected to unveil a new tariff strategy on April 2. “There’s a deeply rooted perception that trade liberalization is good for FedEx and trade protectionism is bad,” Loop said. Despite FedEx’s efforts to highlight its global diversification, the firm believes any protectionist measures would hurt FedEx’s earnings. Another risk looming on FedEx is recession vulnerability. The rising concerns about a U.S. recession present another threat. “FedEx is a really bad recession stock because thin Express margins amplify the earnings hit whenever there’s pressure on the top line,” Loop said, adding that earnings compression in past slowdowns has been severe. “It’s not one you want to own if things go south” Loop cut its fiscal 2025 EPS estimate to $18.15 from $19.07 and reduced fiscal 2026 EPS to $19.12 from $20.23. The firm’s $221 price target is based on 11.75x estimated 12-24 month EPS of $18.78, below FedEx’s historical trading multiple. FedEx reduced its fiscal 2025 capital expenditure forecast to $4.9 billion, down from $5.2 billion. The company will provide guidance for fiscal 2026 in 13 weeks, with Loop expecting another outlook cut to consensus expectations. Should you invest $2,000 in FDX right now? With FDX making headlines, savvy investors are asking: Is it truly valued fairly? In a market full of overpriced darlings, identifying true value can be challenging. InvestingPro's advanced AI algorithms have analyzed FDX alongside thousands of other stocks to uncover hidden gems. These undervalued stocks, potentially including FDX, could offer substantial returns as the market corrects. In 2024 alone, our AI identified several undervalued stocks that later surged by 30 or more. Is FDX poised for similar growth? Don't miss the opportunity to find out. Reveal Undervalued Stocks Now