Weekly Earnings Preview: Grab rewards by guessing the market winner!

102362254 : I’m guessing $Apple (AAPL.US)$ may end this week with the biggest % gain. Analysts expect good news. They’re predicting a rise in earnings per share and an increase in revenue. This growth is largely due to the strong performance of Apple’s services like the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud, which should see solid gains. Apple’s push into markets like India and Latin America is also helping boost sales with record growth. Looking ahead, analysts expect steady growth for Apple, thanks to its popular products and expanding services lineup. Let’s keep a close eye on Apple to see if it meets these expectations and hopefully hits a new high

mr_cashcow : My vote goes to meta!

104712493 : I believe Meta will outperform Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft's upcoming earnings because its prospects could be boosted by several key factors:

Increased Advertising Revenue: As businesses continue to invest in digital marketing, Meta's advertising platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, could see a resurgence in ad spend, particularly if they optimize their targeting and ad formats.

Reels and Short-Form Video: The growth of Instagram Reels and Facebook's focus on short-form video content can attract more users and advertisers, tapping into the popularity of video content.

E-commerce Expansion: Meta has been enhancing its e-commerce capabilities through features like Shops and ads within the platform, which can drive new revenue streams.

Metaverse Investments: Continued investment in the metaverse and virtual reality (VR) could pay off in the long run, positioning Meta as a leader in emerging digital experiences.

User Growth and Engagement: If Meta can successfully retain and grow its user base, especially among younger demographics, it can enhance engagement and increase advertising potential.

Cost Management: Strategic cost-cutting measures and operational efficiencies can improve margins, contributing positively to overall earnings.

籠的傳人288 : Googl has been lagging lately, so I believe it has a very high chance of getting back to it's ath because  it is  lagging behind spy 1y gain. Msft is also lagging.

Lucas Cheah : $Alphabet-A (GOOGL.US)$ earnings are driven by its core advertising business, which continues to recover as ad spending rebounds. Google Cloud is also showing strong growth, contributing to diversified revenue streams. However, competition in the ad and cloud markets, as well as regulatory scrutiny, remain challenges.

$Meta Platforms (META.US)$ is benefiting from a rebound in ad revenue, improvements in targeting through AI, and cost-cutting initiatives that improve operational efficiency. However, its large investments in the metaverse continue to weigh on profits and are a long-term bet.

$Microsoft (MSFT.US)$ cloud segment, Azure, is a key growth driver, benefiting from strong demand for cloud computing and AI solutions. The integration of AI into Microsoft 365 and its investment in OpenAI could boost earnings further.

$Apple (AAPL.US)$ strong ecosystem and product innovation drive its earnings, with iPhone and wearables as core revenue streams. Services growth (e.g., App Store, iCloud) provides recurring revenue and offsets hardware cyclicality.

$Amazon (AMZN.US)$  cloud business, AWS, remains a highly profitable segment, driving overall earnings. E-commerce revenue is stabilizing post-pandemic, while cost efficiencies and logistics improvements are helping manage expenses.

All five tech giants—Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon—have robust earnings prospects due to strong market positions and diverse revenue sources. However, they each face unique risks, including regulatory scrutiny, competitive pressures, and high R&D costs, particularly as they invest heavily in AI and new technologies.

CNNT : FA wise,  $Alphabet-C (GOOG.US)$ has the lowest valuation indicators (PE, BVPS, PB, PS) among the 5, making it closer to fair value vis-a-vis the rest. It also has the lowest debt-to-asset ratio  (27%) and ranks 3rd in EPS (7.5) and Net Margin (29%). According to Morning Star, their MOAT is wide, risk is medium, and capital allocation is exemplary. All these demonstrate a very prudent management approach.

TA wise, it's the only one in the pack that is showing some uptrend potential this week in an overall depressed NASDAQ environment.