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AI-related stocks rose Monday after Anthropic filed for an IPO, with Nvidia up 3% and Microsoft, Amazon, and others gaining. Analysts suggest a successful Anthropic IPO could reshape AI sector valuations, potentially diverting capital from tech giants. Shares of CoreWeave, Nebius, Micron, and others also increased. The broader semiconductor index rose over 3%.

Cisco (CSCO) shares rose 1.6% to $106.555 after announcing a plan to connect AI computing capacity into a network. The company expects AI-related revenue to grow 87.5% to $7.5B in fiscal 2027. However, the impact on revenue remains uncertain. GuruFocus notes 4 warning signs and a 40.93% premium over its valuation estimate.

Cisco (CSCO) shares fell 3.15% to $103.885 after announcing plans with Nvidia for faster optical connections in AI data centers. The new USFP module aims for 400Gbps per lane and 12.8Tbps capacity, offering higher bandwidth and power efficiency. The company's valuation is 37.45% above estimated fair value, reflecting growth expectations. Investors should monitor production, adoption, and revenue impact.

Oppenheimer upgraded Zoom Communications (ZM) to Outperform with a $130 price target. Shares rose 4.1% in premarket trading. The upgrade follows the Zoomtopia conference. According to Oppenheimer, the company's performance is improving.

Oppenheimer upgraded Zoom Video (ZM) to Outperform with a $130 target, citing strong AI platform traction. Analysts noted impressive new services and growing customer uptake. ZM shares rose 4% premarket. The company aims for 6-8% revenue growth by fiscal 2030, supported by enterprise growth and AI-driven products.

Rosenblatt kept a Buy rating on Zoom Communications with a $130 price target, implying 33.4% upside from the Oct 20 close. The company has $7.2B in net cash and a 35-36% free cash flow margin. Zoom's focus on enterprise and CX solutions is driving market share gains and revenue growth.