BofA Merrill Lynch estimates moving its domicile to the U.S. could raise Broadcom's (AVGO) tax rates from 4%-5% to about 12%, but the firm thinks this could be offset by potential Brocade (BRCD) synergies. The firm keeps a Buy rating on Broadcom, arguing that the reasons to own the stock - namely its premium assets, best-in-class management, and dividend potential - remain intact. The firm adds that being in the U.S. could be a precondition to acquiring Brocade and may enable Broadcom to pursue future M&A.

Barclays analyst Tom O'Malley raised the firm's price target on Broadcom (AVGO) to $1,500 from $1,405 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares after hosting management for meetings. Broadcom is one of the unique companies that has a comprehensive view of the semis industry while also capable of providing an "intimate look" at the artificial intelligence market via custom silicon, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm says management highlighted the company's inroads with the consumer-facing AI world, providing a differing viewpoint versus Nvidia's (NVDA) vision of the world - pointing to a two-part market of consumer and enterprise that could grow to a 50/50 split over time. Barclays came away from the meetings "with a valuable second opinion on the future of AI and a greater appreciation for the company's many ways to win."

Barclays analyst Tom O'Malley raised the firm's price target on Broadcom to $1,500 from $1,405 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The analyst increased the price after hosting management for meetings.