Pepsi Stock is at a 4 Year Low! A Buy For Defensive Investor?
$Pepsi(PEP)$ PepsiCo (ticker PEP) is currently trading at its 52-week low following its latest quarterly earnings report. However, it’s not just a one-year low—the stock has now dropped to a four-year low. The last time it traded at this level, around $143.50 per share, was in May 2021. This decline is significant for several reasons, but one key takeaway is the company’s dividend yield history. At present, PepsiCo has its highest starting dividend yield in over five years, and even when looking at the past decade, including the 2020 market downturn, this remains one of the highest levels. Currently, PepsiCo’s dividend yield stands at 3.71%, with a 10-year average dividend growth rate of 7.7% and a five-year rate of 7%. In 2024, the company announc
05 Feb Market In Positive Trend Despite Declines In Major Stocks
After opening the session on a downbeat note following an underwhelming earnings report from Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL), stocks found some momentum later in the day, bolstered in part by semiconductor giant Nvidia (NVDA) and other artificial intelligence (AI) players. The stock market showed a positive trend, although index performance was mixed due to declines in major stocks. S&P 500 gained 0.39%, NASDAQ also gained 0.19% after it was playing with an unchanged mark for most of the session, the DJIA has the largest gain of 0.71%. Despite challenges, market breadth was positive, with advancers outnumbering decliners by nearly a 2-to-1 ratio on both the NYSE and the Nasdaq. Trade Balance Report Show Widening Deficit We saw the December Trade Balance Report giving a widening deficit
Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust's 3Q FY24/25 Result Review
$Mapletree PanAsia Com Tr(N2IU.SI)$ Basic Profile & Key Statistics Key Indicators Performance Highlight MPACT reported declines in gross revenue, NPI, and DPU YoY, primarily due to the divestment of Mapletree Anson in July 2024, weaker overseas contributions, and adverse currency impacts from a stronger SGD against JPY, HKD, and RMB. Rental Reversion Portfolio rental reversion for the year-to-date stands at 4.6%, driven solely by positive rental reversions in Singapore properties. All other regions in the portfolio experienced negative reversions, highlighting the resilience of the domestic market compared to overseas challenges. Shopper Traffic & Tenant Sales Shopper traffic rose 0.4% YoY, though tenant sales dipped 2.8% due to on
AI Software Winning Duo : Palantir (PLTR) and BigBear.ai (BBAI)
As we have the tech earnings coming up, with the DeepSeek disrupting the market for a while, the AI revolution have been in motion more than ever. So question we need to ask ourselves is which are the AI stocks that could bring us forward in times of volatility brought on by some surprise. I would like to share two under-the-radar, pure play AI stocks offer asymmetric reward-to-risk. I hold position in these two stocks. These two AI stocks have been up and coming with them getting some impressive large deals who offer a massive catalyst. The catalyst have propel both these AI stocks in their recent share price movement, $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ have risen by more than 22% post earnings and close at $101.38 at end of Wednesday (05 Feb) se
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Google Cloud's Growth: A $600 Billion 'Garbage' Business? Buy the Dip!
If Google $Alphabet(GOOG)$$Alphabet(GOOGL)$ Cloud can only grow at 30% per year, it will only be a $600 billion business with maybe $120 billion in operating income a decade from now.Just a garbage business. Please sell this stock...so I can buy more.ImageGOOG is the one hyperscaler increasing capex significantly from Q4 2024 run rate thru 2025. What if GOOG has to increase capex faster than other hyper scalers because it has the best AI applications AND the best distribution (search, Android, YouTube, Chrome, Maps, etc)? A plausible theory.
$.SPX(.SPX)$ - Three Soldiers Bullish Pattern: Price action unfolded a bullish move during the afternoon consolidating the 20 DMA which can be used as an invalidation threshold for any fake signal as it happened at the end of December. Is this a new bullish leg? (The week is only 0.35% green) $Amazon.com(AMZN)$ will let us know. Bullish continuation tomorrow is most likely, even with a potential bounce in DXY.By dedicating time and resources to improve your skills, you not only expand your knowledge but also make yourself more profitable. Enhancing your skill set can lead to increased earning potential.Image
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NVIDIA (NVDA) Analysis: Gearing Up for the Next Breakout
NVIDIA (NVDA) is currently trading at $122.66, up 3.38% on the day, showing a strong recovery from its recent dip to $120.74. The stock briefly tested $124.99 before settling just below a key resistance level at $122.87. The trading volume is notably high at 181.4M shares, reflecting robust investor interest and setting the stage for potential further gains. Key Observations: 1. Bullish Momentum: NVDA’s price action today indicates a solid bounce off intraday lows, with the stock reclaiming ground above short-term moving averages. The ability to maintain gains above $122.87 will be crucial for sustaining upward momentum. 2. Volume Confirmation: With 181.4M shares traded, the volume surge suggests strong buying interest, a bullish signal that investors are positioning for an extended rally.
$Apple(AAPL)$ Earning Overview Apple released their Q1 earnings after the bell, and we're diving into the numbers. As you might know, Apple has been in a bit of a holding pattern lately, with revenue growth hovering around 3-4% in recent quarters. The holiday season, however, usually helps boost these numbers. We'll break down the revenue, expectations for the future, and assess Apple's financials. Right now, expectations are slightly higher than usual, with some forecasts predicting a growth rate of 4-7% moving forward. Can Apple hit those targets? We'll discuss their financials, which are straightforward despite the company's size. In fact, I often use Apple’s financials in teaching middle schoolers because of how simple they are to break down.
Institutional Big Order Sets Tone at 110, NVIDIA's Rebound Has a Long Way to Go
The "200M Bro" rolled over positions on Tuesday, indicating poor expectations for NVIDIA's Q1:Closed $NVDA 20250221 125.0 CALL$ , with volume of 128,000 contractsRolled into buying $NVDA 20250417 110.0 CALL$ , with volume of 71,000 contractsLet me briefly introduce "200M Bro" - it's a nickname for an institution I track. I don't know which institution it is, but their trading style suggests they operate under performance agreements. I gave them this nickname after first tracking their 200 million dollar NVIDIA call option purchase, making it easier to track and reference them.They don't just trade NVIDIA; they have long calls on popular tech stocks. Fo
On Tue, 04 Feb 2025, US stock market decided to shrug off the latest tariff jitters as Wall Street turned its attention back to earnings season. There were a few notable companies that released its earnings on tuesday. More on that later. By the time market called it a day: (see above) DJIA: +0.30% (+134.13 to 44,556.04). S&P 500: +0.72% (+43.31 to 6,037.88). Nasdaq: Uninched (16,654.02). On the 10% tariffs imposed on China that have been effected from Tue, 04 Feb 2025, China struck back against it with: 15% tariff on US coal and liquefied natural-gas (LNG) products, 10% tariff on (i) crude oil, (ii) agricultural machinery and (iii) large-engine cars - all effective from Mon, 10 Feb 2025 onwards. In total, the new tariffs cover about $14 billion of the $163 billion imported by China fr
$General Motors(GM)$ Lately, many investors have been eyeing General Motors. Since 2020, the company’s revenue has surged, and they've aggressively repurchased shares—buying back 15% year-over-year. With Trump potentially returning to office and promising higher tariffs on foreign automakers, some see GM as a strong investment opportunity. However, I believe there are significant weaknesses to consider. The key factor for any automaker is vehicle deliveries, and GM’s have sharply declined. North America accounts for about half of its total sales, yet international revenue is only a small fraction of the total. The cars GM sells outside the U.S. are mostly low-priced and do not compete in the premium segment. This is evident in the company’s financia
Google Stock is Falling, A Potential Buying Opportunity?
$Alphabet(GOOG)$ Google's stock has dropped 8% following the release of its Q4 2024 earnings report. Despite strong growth numbers, the market continues to sell off shares in after-hours trading. In today’s video, I’ll break down the key takeaways from Google's earnings, explore why the stock is declining, and discuss whether it's a buying opportunity. Earning Overview As always, I reviewed Google's Q4 earnings report and highlighted the most important figures. Google's total revenue grew 12% year-over-year to a record $96.5 billion. Google Services revenue increased 10% to $84.1 billion, while Google Cloud saw impressive 30% growth, reaching $12 billion. The company also reported a 31% rise in operating income and a 28% increase in net income, wi
PayPal Stock Crash 13%! Are The Earnings and Guidance Really That Bad?
$PayPal(PYPL)$ Today, we’re taking a look at PayPal. This is a stock I used to own but recently sold. However, with the stock down about 10% pre-market, I’m considering whether it might be a good time to get back in. PayPal just released its Q4 earnings, and while the numbers themselves were solid, some of the guidance and growth metrics have raised more questions than answers. We’ll dive into that shortly. From an investment perspective, it’s important to note that this stock is up 45% over the past year. Its valuation has moved from an attractive 10-11% free cash flow yield down to around 7%. Still, if growth continues, it remains reasonably appealing. We’ll assess the valuation and earnings in detail now. Earnings Overview PayPal’s main messagi
Eli Lilly’s Make-or-Break Moment: Can Blockbuster Drugs Rescue Earnings or Will the Stock Plunge?
$Eli Lilly(LLY)$ is poised to release its earnings report for the year ended December 31, 2024, on February 6, 2025, before the market opens. As a prominent investor in the U.S. healthcare sector, it's crucial to analyse the company's performance, guidance, and the broader market dynamics to make informed investment decisions. Company Guidance vs. Analysts' Forecasts In its latest update, Eli Lilly projected full-year 2024 revenue of approximately $45.0 billion, representing a 32% increase compared to the previous year. However, this figure is about $400 million below the low end of the company's earlier guidance issued in October 2024. The shortfall is attributed to slower-than-anticipated growth in the U.S. incretin market and lower-than-expected
Daily Charts - GOOGL getting punished in after hours trading
1.The market is not liking $Alphabet(GOOG)$$Alphabet(GOOGL)$ 's earnings report! GOOGL getting punished in after hours trading.Image2.Merck $Merck(MRK)$ suffers 4th biggest decline in the last 20 years and falls to lowest price since October 2022 Image3.Advanced Micro Devices $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ plunging to its lowest price since November 2023 after another bad earnings report Image4.Nvidia $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ has now closed below its 200D moving average for 3 consecutive days. Will the 200D become resistance for NVDA? 🤔Image5.PayPal $
1. $Alphabet(GOOG)$$Alphabet(GOOGL)$ What if GOOG has to increase capex faster than other hyper scalers because it has the best AI applications AND the best distribution (search, Android, YouTube, Chrome, Maps, etc)? A plausible theory. GOOG is the one hyperscaler increasing capex significantly from Q4 2024 run rate thru 2025. 2. $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ This is crazy.I'm not just beating the market...I'm crushing the market and I DON'T own $NVIDIA(NVDA)$$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$$IONQ Inc.(IONQ)$
It’s a stock pickers market.So far thru Q4 earnings, companies beating estimates by >1 Std Dev have outperformed the $.SPX(.SPX)$ by +1.4% in the session after reporting (vs historical avg of +1.0% of outperformance). Companies missing earnings estimates are being punished twice as much as the historical avg (-4.3% vs avg of -2.1%).Image