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The Week Ahead: Week of 4/28-5/2

The upcoming week will be pivotal, with a packed schedule of economic data releases and earnings reports from major tech giants Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), and Apple…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 4/7-4/11

The past few weeks have been brutal for markets, driven largely by the escalating trade war initiated by President Trump. Reciprocal tariffs have now been announced against nearly every major…
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Earnings: Meta Platforms FY24 Q4

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) delivered a standout quarter, still showing user growth, exceeding revenue expectations, and smashing EPS estimates. CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined a clear, AI-driven vision, emphasizing its role in…
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Retrospective: Week of 1/20-1/24

Macro Events & News The markets were closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The week also marked the inauguration of Donald Trump, with policy details beginning…
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Retrospective: Week of 1/6-1/10

Macro Events & News Another shortened week, the markets closed on Thursday to honor former President Jimmy Carter. Rising bond yields continued to pressure equity markets, spiked after Friday's employment…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 12/30-1/3

The upcoming week will be holiday-shortened, with markets closed on Wednesday for New Year’s Day. Trading volume is expected to remain light as year-end tax-loss harvesting and adjustments by fund…
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Retrospective: Week of 12/23-12/27

  Macro Events & News The anticipated Santa Claus rally failed to gain significant traction, though positive momentum carried the markets into the Christmas break. Initial jobless claims released on…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 12/23-12/27

With the upcoming holiday week, economic news and trading activity are expected to be light. The positive momentum from expanding GDP, cooler-than-expected PCE inflation data, and strong consumer sentiment from…
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Retrospective: Week of 12/2-12/6

  Macro Events & News The U.S. labor market showed signs of resilience in November, with a stronger-than-expected payroll increase of 227,000, surpassing economists' forecasts. However, the unemployment rate edged…
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Equity Profile: Meta

IntroductionCore BusinessCompetitive PositioningManagementFinancialsRisksTLDRAll Your Base Are Belong To Us Introduction Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is a global technology leader operating some of the world’s most influential social networking platforms, including…