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Retrospective: Week of 4/14-4/18

Macro Events & News The ongoing trade war and evolving tariff landscape remained the dominant force in U.S. markets, continuing to overshadow earnings season despite a full slate of high-profile…
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Earnings: Goldman Sachs FY25 Q1

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) posted strong Q1 results, delivering a clear beat on both revenue and EPS. However, a closer look at the underlying metrics reveals areas of concern. Investment banking…
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Earnings: BlackRock FY25 Q1

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) reported mixed Q1 results, with a slight revenue miss offset by a solid EPS beat. While no formal guidance was issued, management addressed the current market volatility driven…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 4/14-4/18

The optimism following Friday’s announcement that certain sectors—semiconductors included—would be exempt from reciprocal tariffs was short-lived. By Sunday night, the administration backtracked, framing the move as a mere reclassification. The…
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Retrospective: Week of 4/7-4/11

Macro Events & News The Trump administration's tariff strategy is unraveling as China continues to prove it won’t be strong-armed. This past week ended with the U.S. imposing 145% tariffs…
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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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Equity Quickie: Tesla

Here’s a high-level summary of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), 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: Costco Wholesale FY25 Q2

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) delivered a mixed Q2 FY2025, with a slight revenue beat but a minor EPS miss. While no formal guidance was provided, the company shared February sales numbers…
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Earnings: Adobe Inc FY25 Q1

Adobe Inc (NASDAQ:ADBE) delivered a double beat for Q1 FY2025, surpassing expectations on both revenue and earnings. However, guidance for Q2 and the full year came in slightly below expectations—an…
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The Week Ahead: Week of 3/17-3/21

The trade war remains a dominant force driving market sentiment, with its near-daily shifts and escalations creating ongoing uncertainty. This instability clouds the long-term economic outlook, adding to concerns about…