MSFT & META Earnings Divergence: Any Post Earnings Plan?
Meta Platforms posted impressive fourth-quarter earnings, with earnings per share (EPS) rising 50% year-over-year to $8.02, surpassing Wall Street's consensus estimate of $6.76. This impressive growth in EPS highlights the company's continued profitability and strong operational performance. However, despite this solid earnings performance, Meta's revenue forecast for the upcoming quarter fell short of market expectations, leading to some investor caution. The company is still navigating challenges related to its advertising business and its investments in the Metaverse, which may affect its future growth trajectory. Nevertheless, the strong earnings performance is still a positive sign of the company's resilience. On the other hand, Microsoft, which reported slower-than-anticipated growth
Why U.S. Tariffs on Mexico and Canada Won’t Last Long
U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada are likely to be short-lived for several reasons. The economies of all three countries are deeply interconnected, particularly in industries like automotive and manufacturing. Prolonged tariffs could disrupt supply chains and drive up costs for businesses and consumers in the U.S. Meanwhile, Canada and Mexico, which are highly dependent on the U.S. market, would struggle to find an alternative market of similar scale to offset the impact. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was established to facilitate free trade, making tariffs contrary to its principles. This could lead to legal challenges and diplomatic pressure for their removal. Furthermore, many U.S. companies that rely on imports from Mexico and Canada would likely lobby against prolonged tari
Tech Stocks and Beyond: Exploring Future Investment Opportunities
Lately, I’ve noticed that a lot of people are talking about tech stocks, especially with the rise of AI. The buzz around artificial intelligence has sparked excitement in the markets, causing tech stocks to surge in value. It’s understandable why everyone is so focused on tech — with advancements in machine learning, automation, and cloud computing, it feels like we are on the brink of a new technological revolution. However, I can’t help but wonder if there’s too much attention on this one sector, while other potentially profitable sectors are being overlooked. The thing with investing, especially in the stock market, is that nobody truly knows what will happen in the future. Sure, we can make educated guesses and predictions, but we can never be certain. While tech stocks have been a maj
Elon Musk is, without a doubt, my 'God of Wealth'. His unparalleled vision, innovative spirit, and relentless drive have not only disrupted multiple industries but have also created unprecedented wealth and opportunities. From revolutionizing the electric car market with Tesla to making private space exploration a reality with SpaceX, Musk's entrepreneurial prowess and risk-taking appetite are traits that I deeply admire. His ability to merge technology and sustainability, while also pushing the boundaries of what's thought possible, is a testament to his genius. For me, Elon Musk embodies the essence of wealth creation, innovation, and progress, making him my ultimate 'God of Wealth @Aqa
The trade war has officially begun, here’s our take on it: 1. New tariffs of 25% on Mexico, 25% on Canada, and 10% on China are now live. We must first put this into perspective 2. Mexico and Canada’s exports to the U.S. account for approximately 78% and 77% of their total annual exports, respectively 3. U.S. exports to Mexico and Canada account for approximately 16% and 17% of total U.S. annual exports, respectively 4. U.S. exports to Mexico and Canada are ~$320 billion and ~$360 billion respectively, which is less than 2.5% of U.S. GDP 5. On the other hand, these exports represent 20%–30% of Canada and Mexico’s GDP. This trade war is clearly lopsided 6. The real wildcard here is how China will respond to the additional 10% tariff. We expect higher prices for consumers soon 7. This comes
AMD: The Phoenix Rising or the Next Tech Powerhouse?
I find myself drawn to Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) like a moth to a flame. But before we dive into whether AMD is poised for greatness—or if this is just another tech hype cycle—let’s take a measured look at the numbers, the narrative, and the nuances that could make $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ your next big win. Reinventing the game, one breakthrough at a time The Numbers Game: A Financial Snapshot Let’s start where every good analysis should—with cold, hard facts. As of Q3 2024, AMD reported revenue growth of approximately 18% year-over-year, reaching $6.8 billion. That’s no small feat in an industry rife with volatility. Their gross margin sits at 50% on a GAAP basis and 54% on a non-GAAP basis, reflecting strong pricing power despite ongoing
Is Affirm turning things around? Preview of the week starting 03Feb2025
Public Holidays China is closed on 3rd Feb 2025 to celebrate Chinese New Year. There is no public holidays in America, Hong Kong and Singapore in the coming week. Economic Calendar (03Feb2025) China is closed on 3rd Feb 2025 as they celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year. Notable Highlights The S&P Global manufacturing PMI is expected to be 50.1. This represents a slight growth compared to the previous. ISM manufacturing PMI will also be released. This represents the growth or contraction of the manufacturing industry. ISM manufacturing prices will be released. A figure of above 50 implies an increase in manufacturing cost. This can lead to inflationary costs that are passed onto the consumers. S&P Global Services PMI is expected to hit 52.8. This implies a growth in the global services
TSLA's Monday will be interesting. Bitcoin's weekend crash and Trump's tariffs, plus the already announced evoking of EV tax credits are all going to hurt.
The question to ask should be how much did they pay for this latest round of BTC purchase. I think it was around US104k. With BTC having fallen to UD96k over the weekend, and with this further dilution of MSTR shares, I fear it is going to be one bleak Monday. Not just for MSTR, bit other Crypto linked stocks as well as Tesla, which has substantial valuation on it's BTC holdings.
MicroStrategy Raises $563 Million From Preferred Stock Sale
Shares sold at $80 apiece, below liquidation preferenceOffering shows growth of Saylor’s fundraising to buy Bitcoin
Nevermind about what is valuation worry about how today's market is going to be. I think we are likely going to see the market puke today and with it, stocks like Tesla will be eadling the charge down. For the very reason this article has spelled out. Over-value, shrinking revenue and profits. And especially, Musk being tettered to a very unstable Godfather......
Tesla: Once Again, It's Time To Trim
Let's dive in.Our Tesla FrameworkIn case you missed our earlier articles on TSLA, here's a quick summary of how we see the stock. Normally, we'd skip writing a section like this, but TSLA is a very volatile, speculative bet, and many investors look at the financials and see entirely different things. Thus, we think it's necessary, first, to establish how we think about the company.In short, we see TSLA as an advanced manufacturing firm, mostly producing cars. Sure, TSLA also manufactures batteri
Alphabet (GOOGL) Expenses To Watch Though A.I. Revenue Might Surprise
$Alphabet(GOOGL)$ will be reporting the fourth-quarter earnings on 04 Feb 2025 after the market close. GOOGL reported third-quarter earnings that beat on top and bottom lines with strong revenue growth from the company’s cloud unit. For this earnings, LSEG is expected the earnings per share to came in at $2.12 versus $1.85, with revenue of $88.27 billion versus $86.30 billion. Alphabet (GOOGL) Last Positive Earnings Calls Result in 20.38% Share Price Gains Since We saw GOOGL share price have a 20.83% since its last positive earnings call on 29 Oct 2024, the sentiment is positive as the earnings call reflected strong revenue growth driven by advances in AI and cloud services, alongside significant achievements in YouTube and Waymo. However, challe
It’s Coming. Artificial Intelligence (AI) “wonder” stock $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ which has rocketed 5x in value over the last 12 months, is set to report its fiscal Q4 2024 earnings on Mon, 03 Feb 2025 before the opening bell. Market is filled with news on whether PLTR will be able to live up to its reputation as the #1 AI-software company that it has grown to become. Before delving into analysts’ expectations for PLTR, lets recap PLTR’s Q3 earnings. Q3 Earnings. Below was PLTR’s last quarter earnings reporting versus LSEG consensus estimates: Earnings per share: $0.10 (adjusted) vs $0.09 expected. (see above) Revenue: $726 million vs $701 million expected. (see above) It was a +30% YoY growth. Net income : came in at $143.5 million, or
【Events】🎉 Who’s Your God of Wealth for 2025? Join Our Fun Giveaway! 🎉
In many cultures, the God of Wealth is a symbol of prosperity and financial success. The fifth day of the Lunar New Year is traditionally believed to be the best time to welcome wealth and good fortune for the year ahead!Hey Tigers, how do you celebrate welcoming the God of Wealth? Share your creative or traditional ways in the comments—we’d love to see how you do it!To make things even more exciting, the Tiger Community has prepared a special stock market-themed God of Wealth! Will it be Musk, Jensen, or Powell? Take a screenshot to find out who your lucky pick is for 2025!How to participate:🎈 Share this post and tag at least one friend to invite them to join the game.🧧 Leave a comment about the traditions or customs in your hometown for welcoming the God of Wealt
🚗 Electric Vehicles: Revolutionizing the Automotive Industry and Stock Market
What: The electric vehicle (EV) industry is experiencing a rapid transformation as global demand for sustainable transportation increases. With governments pushing for cleaner energy solutions and consumers becoming more environmentally conscious, EV adoption is gaining momentum. This shift is reshaping the automotive sector and influencing stock market trends. Why: The transition to electric vehicles is driven by several factors: Environmental impact: Reducing carbon emissions is a primary motivation, with EVs offering a cleaner alternative to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. Government policies: Many countries are introducing policies and incentives to support EV adoption, such as subsidies and carbon tax benefits. Technological advancements: Battery technology and chargi
As news trickled out about President Trump’s announcement of a new $500 billion Stargate joint venture (JV) focused on artificial-intelligence infrastructure, some potential beneficiaries emerged. Short-listed Stargate contributors Oracle, Nvidia, Microsoft and Softbank - involved in the initiative and already saw their stocks move higher, based on the enthusiasm alone. Many less-obvious companies, spanning various sectors, also stand to gain as the government throws its support behind a bigger domestic AI-infrastructure buildout. While some of these stocks rallied on Wed, 22 Jan 2025 following Trump’s official announcement of the Stargate JV, others could get a boost further down the road. Real estate firm, Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL), VP of data-centre strategy, Sean Farney said: The Starga
[Event] Share Your Lunar New Year Blessings with EMOJIs 🎊🧧
🎉 The Lunar New Year is here—time to celebrate, reunite with loved ones, and send out good vibes! But this year, let’s do it with a twist—use EMOJIs to share your best wishes! 🔥Whether it’s 🧧 for luck, 🎆 for festive fun, or 🍊 for prosperity, drop your emoji blessings in the comments and tag your friends to spread the joy! Let’s fill this new year with happiness, laughter, and lots of good fortune! 🎊✨How to Join:1️⃣ Post Your Blessings: Comment below with your Lunar New Year wishes using EMOJIs and explain what they mean!2️⃣ Tag a Friend: Share this post and tag at least one friend to invite them to join the fun!💡 Need inspiration? Here are some examples!🎆🧧💰 – 🎆 May the new year sparkle with joy, ✨ bring endless good fortune; 🧧 red envelopes overflowing, and 💰 wealth rolling in!👨👩👧👦🥢🍊 – 👨👩👧
$MSTR 20250131 280.0 PUT$ This MSTR CSPut expired worthless. After hitting ATH back in Nov, the stock has fall back and ranging between 430-300, with once dip briefly to 290. All the CSPuts to date has been sold no more than 280 strike thus all have expired worthless. Opened a new contract just few days back, selling into the earning's week. We should see a significant momentum after its report. 👍 or 👎? $MSTR 20250131 280.0 PUT$
1.5% of profit in 10 days Earning Steady Profits from selling IBIT covered Call Options 📈
Earning Steady Profits from IBIT Call Options 📈 Over the past nine days, I executed a series of covered call trades on IBIT, generating a solid profit of $100 on a total investment of $7,000. This translates to a return of approximately 1.4% in just over a week, which is quite an impressive short-term gain. By strategically buying and selling IBIT call options at different strike prices and expiration dates, I was able to collect premiums and lock in steady gains. This approach not only maximized my cash flow but also helped mitigate potential downside risks. $IBIT 20250228 73.0 CALL$ Strategic Buying and Selling 🎯 I followed a disciplined trading strategy, carefully selecting strike prices and expiration dates to optimi
NVIDIA Lost 16% in a Week! Can Trump Save it Next Week?
Due to the impact of DeepSeek, $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ dropped nearly 16% this week.DeepSeek's rise has been gaining momentum for a week now. Have you tried this AI tool?The thought process behind DeepSeek is quite innovative, even more interesting than ChatGPT, and the AI results it provides are comparable to GPT's level.DeepSeek has already generated several trending topics in China's internet space, such as "DeepSeek fortune-telling," "decision-making analysis," “fiction creating”, etc. The emergence of DeepSeek has taken AI's popularity and application in China to the next level.Can Jesnen Huang’s meeting with Trump resolve Nvidia's urgent issues?According to a person familiar with the matter, President Donald Trump will meet with Nvidia CEO Jensen Hua
Here's the $1 Billion Battle! Retail Traders vs. Wall Street Market Makers - Who Will Have the Last
What a drama! Just when we thought we could relax during the Spring Festival, the options market keeps delivering surprises. Since most people in our community are involved in the NVIDIA trade, it's crucial to understand the new wealthy players entering the market and market makers' responses.Before diving into today's story, here's some background:The NVIDIA procurement guy is back, choosing to buy $300 million in straddle optionsOn Monday, January 27th, NVIDIA plunged 16.97% to close at 118.42 due to the impact of Deepseek's algorithm optimization. The next day, institutions released reports stating Deepseek had no impact on NVIDIA, and the stock rebounded 8.9% to 128.99, though still at relatively low levels.On Wedne