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Good Morning!
Tech giants are in the spotlight this week, with Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple all set to release earnings that could rattle the market. After Friday’s rally powered the Nasdaq Composite to a record high, other indices like the S&P 500 and Dow lagged, underscoring tech's dominance.
But there’s more: Japan’s yen took a nosedive after political turmoil hit the ruling coalition, while over in AI land, companies are poised to follow in Amazon's early footsteps. So, if you're looking to stay ahead of the game, don’t just watch from the sidelines.
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📈 Nasdaq Composite Futures Up After Tech Rally Powers Index to New All-Time Record
Big week ahead for tech as Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple are all set to drop earnings reports that could shake up markets. While the Nasdaq soared to a record high of 18,690.01 on Friday, the S&P 500 and Dow ended the week in the red, reflecting a growing divergence driven by tech-heavy gains.
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📉 Yen Tumbles to 3-Month Low Near ¥154 as Japan Election Slams Ruling Coalition
The Japanese yen plummeted to ¥154.00 against the US dollar on Monday after Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faced a stunning election defeat, losing its majority grip in the lower house. This unexpected turn has spurred political instability, leading traders to offload the yen amid concerns over Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's new stance against interest rate hikes, which dampened hopes for economic reforms.
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Will Zuck Keep the Streak Alive?
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) is gearing up to drop its quarterly earnings this Wednesday after the market closes, and investors are hyped. Wall Street has high expectations: analysts are calling for revenue to hit $40.25 billion for the third quarter, up from last quarter's $39.1 billion and a strong leap from $34.15 billion in the same period last year—a gain of 18%. Meta’s shares have surged 65% year-to-date, putting pressure on CEO Mark Zuckerberg to keep delivering.
Why Wall Street’s Betting Big on Meta
Meta’s consistent growth in both profits and revenue has analysts doubling down on expectations. Here’s why:
Revenue Powerhouse: Expected Q3 revenue of $40.25 billion would mark another solid climb, as Meta leverages robust ad revenue, its main cash engine.
Earnings Per Share (EPS): Analysts predict EPS of $5.20, up from last quarter’s $5.16 and well above the $4.39 from Q3 2023.
Net Income Growth: Meta’s net income is forecasted at $13.56 billion, a marginal increase from last quarter’s $13.47 billion, showing stability and resilience in earnings power.
Can AI-Driven Ads Keep the Heat On?
Meta's push into AI-enhanced advertising is catching Wall Street’s eye. This quarter's report and the earnings call are expected to highlight how AI is driving revenue through advanced ad targeting and improved user engagement strategies.
AI-Powered Engagement: Meta's AI tools aim to optimize ad reach and performance, drawing more advertisers eager for precision targeting.
The Road Ahead: If Meta’s AI investments continue to pay off, analysts see room for further stock growth, positioning the social media giant as a key player in the tech race.
Meta’s Q3 earnings will reveal if the Zuck machine can keep pace with sky-high expectations and maintain its lead as a tech powerhouse.
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