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<ul><li>CDW is a dominant value-added reseller catering to small and medium-sized businesses, government agencies, and school systems in the IT products industry.</li><li>CDW's revenue represents only a fraction of the overall market opportunity, despite being the largest player in its field.</li><li>CDW serves as an outsourced IT department for businesses without internal resources, offering a wide range of products and impartial advice, and acts as a crucial intermediary connecting vendors and customers in the market.</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.

CDW is a dominant value-added reseller catering to small and medium-sized businesses, government agencies, and school systems in the IT products industry.CDW's revenue represents only a fraction of the overall market opportunity, despite being the largest player in its field.CDW serves as an outsourced IT department for businesses without internal resources, offering a wide range of products and impartial advice, and acts as a crucial intermediary connecting vendors and customers in the market.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.

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Dimitris Ioannidis

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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals / Index Rebalance

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alnylam-pharmaceuticals-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2191:1" rel="noopener">Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/monolithic-power-systems-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2088:1" rel="noopener">Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/seagate-technology-holdings-pl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9129:1" rel="noopener">Seagate Technology Holdings (STX US)</a> are the top 3 addition candidates with ALNY at the top.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/globalfoundries-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34513:1" rel="noopener">GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cdw-corp-de" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2244:1" rel="noopener">CDW Corp (CDW US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/biogen-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:972:1" rel="noopener">Biogen (BIIB US)</a> are the top 3 deletion candidates with GFS at the bottom.</li>
<li>Versant (VSNT) and Solstice Advanced Materials (SOLS) are estimated to be deleted following completion of their spinoffs with the earliest one expected on 30 October 2025.</li>
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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY US), Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR US) and Seagate Technology Holdings (STX US) are the top 3 addition candidates with ALNY at the top.

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS US), CDW Corp (CDW US) and Biogen (BIIB US) are the top 3 deletion candidates with GFS at the bottom.
Versant (VSNT) and Solstice Advanced Materials (SOLS) are estimated to be deleted following completion of their spinoffs with the earliest one expected on 30 October 2025.


Nasdaq100 Dec2025 Forecast (Part 2): ALNY at the Top; GFS at the Bottom; Spinoffs Pending

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/palantir-technologies-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27728:1" rel="noopener">Palantir Technologies (PLTR US)</a> is anticipated to be the largest addition following its eligibility, which was secured through a listing transfer from NYSE to Nasdaq just before the cut-off date.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/super-micro-computer-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7921:1" rel="noopener">Super Micro Computer (SMCI US)</a> is projected to exit the index despite its recent entry in July 2024, as it has ranked above the exit threshold of 125.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/arm-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21816:1" rel="noopener">ARM Holdings (ARM US)</a> is not an expected deletion due to special ADR market cap treatment. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/equinix-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17409:1" rel="noopener">Equinix Inc (EQIX US)</a> is not an expected addition because it is a REIT.</li>
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Palantir Technologies (PLTR US) is anticipated to be the largest addition following its eligibility, which was secured through a listing transfer from NYSE to Nasdaq just before the cut-off date.

Super Micro Computer (SMCI US) is projected to exit the index despite its recent entry in July 2024, as it has ranked above the exit threshold of 125.

ARM Holdings (ARM US) is not an expected deletion due to special ADR market cap treatment. Equinix Inc (EQIX US) is not an expected addition because it is a REIT.


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<ul><li>CDW's third-quarter performance in 2024 highlighted both challenges and areas of resilience amidst a tough market landscape.</li><li>The financial results show mixed signals with some underwhelming outcomes paired with areas of growth indicating a complex operational environment.</li><li>Gross profit amounted to $1.2 billion, marking a 2% decline from the previous year, while net sales decreased by 3.5% on an average daily sales basis to $5.5 billion.</li></ul>

CDW's third-quarter performance in 2024 highlighted both challenges and areas of resilience amidst a tough market landscape.The financial results show mixed signals with some underwhelming outcomes paired with areas of growth indicating a complex operational environment.Gross profit amounted to $1.2 billion, marking a 2% decline from the previous year, while net sales decreased by 3.5% on an average daily sales basis to $5.5 billion.

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<ul><li>CDW's earnings for the second quarter of 2024 indicated a cautious consumer behavior resulting in elongated sales cycles and a preference to prioritize immediate needs over expansion endeavors.</li><li>CDW has witnessed a hesitation in capital investments, particularly those tied to data center and network modernization, alongside a significant interaction with client device refresh activities.</li><li>Additionally, unexpected market-specific dynamics, such as escalated challenges in the UK market and concerns around federal funding in the US, were cited as influencing factors.</li></ul>

CDW's earnings for the second quarter of 2024 indicated a cautious consumer behavior resulting in elongated sales cycles and a preference to prioritize immediate needs over expansion endeavors.CDW has witnessed a hesitation in capital investments, particularly those tied to data center and network modernization, alongside a significant interaction with client device refresh activities.Additionally, unexpected market-specific dynamics, such as escalated challenges in the UK market and concerns around federal funding in the US, were cited as influencing factors.

CDW Corporation: Focus on Emerging Technologies & Other Factors Driving Our Optimism! - Financial Forecasts

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CDW Corporation of Delaware provides information technology products and services. The Company offers hardware, software, computer peripherals, cloud computing, mobile devices, network communication, and security solutions. CDW serves business, government, education, and healthcare customers throughout North America.

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