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The Week Ahead: Week of 2/24-2/28

Next week brings a critical data point with the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report, set for release on Friday. A cooler or in-line reading could…
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Retrospective: Week of 2/17-2/21

Macro Events & News The markets showed early strength after the Presidents Day closure on Monday, with the S&P 500 hitting all-time highs Wednesday before sharply reversing, dropping 1.7% on…
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Earnings: Rivian Automotive FY24 Q4

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) met expectations in Q4, achieving gross margin profitability for the first time—a key milestone in its push for operational efficiency. The company also began separately reporting…
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Earnings: Alibaba Group FY25 Q3

Alibaba Group (NASDAQ:BABA) delivered strong FY25 Q3 earnings, beating expectations with solid growth in its Cloud Intelligence Group. The 9% year-over-year growth in its core Taobao & Tmall Group was…
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Equity Quickie: Micron

Here’s a high-level summary of Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU), a member of the Watchlist. This offers a glimpse into the investment thesis and ranking for Associate Level subscribers. Management Level subscribers…
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Earnings: Baidu FY24 Q4

Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:BIDU) reported mixed FY24 Q4 earnings, beating expectations but the metrics indicated challenges in its core business. The lack of specific guidance makes it difficult to predict near-term…
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Earnings: Palo Alto Networks FY25 Q2

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) delivered solid FY25 Q2 earnings, with results slightly beating or aligning with expectations. However, closer examination reveals underlying concerns. Next-Generation Security (NGS) Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 2/17-2/21

Markets will be closed on Monday in observance of President's Day, setting the stage for a shortened trading week. The calendar is relatively quiet, with no major economic reports expected…
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Retrospective: Week of 2/10-2/14

Macro Events & News Earnings season continued, with notable volatility—AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) surged 35% after delivering strong results and guidance. In contrast with The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD), who saw a sharp…
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Earnings: The Trade Desk FY24 Q4

The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) reported disappointing Q4 revenue earnings and FY25 Q1 guidance falling on the lower end of expectations. This marks the first time in over eight years as…