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Indonesia: Buy the Stocks and Hedge the Currency
The Indonesian economy has demonstrated signs of recovery following a slowdown in the first three quarters of 2024. The GDP growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2024 also began to rebound compared to the third quarter.
Mon, Feb 17

PLTR: Buying Now is Like Trying to Catch a Falling Knife
Despite their strong business execution and product strengths, investing in Palantir right now comes with big risks.
Mon, Feb 17

Microsoft: Expecting Turnaround in Business but Valuation Not So Attractive
Currently, Microsoft is trading at around 32x the last twelve months’ earnings. The number is not extremely high, but not low either, as it is slightly above the historical PE levels of the company. This implies a limited growth in the stock price. However, we are yet to see the extent to which AI w
Mon, Feb 17

Japan's GDP Expands for 3 Consecutive Quarters: Will the BOJ Hike Rates Sooner? Trump Matters!
With the release of Japan's Q4 2024 GDP data, the case for the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raising interest rates in January has become more solid, and the market is beginning to consider the possibility of the BOJ raising rates sooner. However, Trump's tariffs remain a risk factor.
Mon, Feb 17

Trump Media in 2024: Sales of $3.6 Million but Losses of $400 Million
In 2024, Trump Media & Technology Group, owned by US President Donald Trump, generated only a few million dollars in revenue, while its losses expanded sixfold to $400 million. The company’s growth has attracted attention following Trump's return to the White House.
Mon, Feb 17

Wells Fargo (WFC): Can Regulatory Easing Lift It to the Next Level?
Wells Fargo (WFC) has staged a remarkable comeback, surging 62% over the past year, significantly outperforming SPX’s 20.51% gain. Year-to-date, the financial sector (XLF +6.53%) has been one of the best-performing sectors, and WFC remains strong momentum (+12.91% YTD)—a reflection of investor confi
Fri, Feb 14

Is 2025 Poised to Become the Federal Reserve’s “Tightening Year"?
TradingKey - The FOMC’s top concerns remain inflation and employment. The January CPI report shows inflation diverging from the Fed’s 2% target, while Thursday’s PPI also climbed steadily, reinforcing the upward trend in prices. Recent job data suggests the labor market does not appear to need furth
Fri, Feb 14

Reddit's Q4 Earnings Report: Advertising Monetization Ignites, but Dependence on Google Drags Down DAU
Despite the negative reaction, the results appear to be good. Reddit revenue continues to grow at very high rates of 60-70% and the margins are expanding (GAAP Gross Margin went from 88.4% to 92.6% in Q4 compared to same quarter last year).
Fri, Feb 14

Immune to Tariffs, fueld by AI: Will Airbnb See a New Round of Growth After Its Q4 Earnings Report?
On Thursday, February 13, Airbnb (ABNB.US), released its Q4 2024 financial report. Not only did its revenue beat expectations, but Airbnb also demonstrated a strong trend of turning losses into profits, pushing its after - hours stock price up by 14%.
Fri, Feb 14

Applied Materials Reports Record Earnings: But Why Did Shares Decline 5%?
TradingKey - Semiconductors make the world function. And the semiconductor ecosystem is a complex – and global – web of suppliers and manufacturers. One of the key suppliers of semiconductor manufacturing equipment is Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ: AMAT).
Fri, Feb 14

Not just Focus on Crypto, Coinbase's Q4 Earnings Report Shows 167% CAGR in This Business!
Coinbase's Q4 earnings showcased an exceptional financial performance, with revenue soaring by 138% YOY and net income skyrocketing by 370%. This growth was supported by a 128% increase in institutional trading volumes from the previous quarter, underlining Coinbase's strengthening position among...
Fri, Feb 14

Behind AppLovin’s Surge and Meta’s 19-Day Rally: Who Says Advertising Is in Decline?
The latest strong earnings report from “Ten Bagger” AppLovin has thrust AI-driven advertising into the spotlight. Meanwhile, Meta’s record-breaking 19-day winning streak—the longest for a Nasdaq 100 stock in over three decades—has also been fueled by the strength of its advertising business.
Fri, Feb 14

Palo Alto Networks Shares: Here’s Why They Fell 5% After Q2 FY2025 Results
TradingKey - In the world of tech trends and long-term thematics, it’s likely that cybersecurity comes a close second behind Artificial Intelligence (AI). One of the key companies in the cybersecurity space is Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ: PANW).
Fri, Feb 14

Airbnb's Strong Q4 2024 Results Set the Stage for Ambitious 2025
TradingKey - Staying in a hotel or looking for alternative accommodation when travelling? If it’s the former, one of the big hotel chains will have you covered. The latter? It’s like that a property from Airbnb Inc (NASDAQ: ABNB) will be the first place you check out.
Fri, Feb 14

A Turning Point for Rate Cuts? Despite CPI and PPI Surging, January PCE Might Be Calm
Following an unexpected drop in the unemployment rate and a surge in CPI, the US PPI rebounded to a two-year high. However, several components feeding into the PCE index provided a breather from concerns that the Fed might delay rate cuts.
Fri, Feb 14

Robinhood’s Record-Breaking Q4 Earnings: Could Trump 2.0 Make It Even Brighter?
Robinhood delivered a record-breaking Q4 2024, with revenue surging 115% YoY to $1.01 billion, exceeding analyst expectations. The company also achieved its first full-year profitability, reporting $1.56 EPS compared to a $0.61 loss per share in 2023.
Thu, Feb 13

Reddit's Impressive Q4 Performance! Yet Stock Prices Drop Contrarily, Shocking Truth Revealed!
Reddit's fourth quarter revenue and profits exceeded market expectations, yet its stock price experienced a strange decline. What’s going on?
Thu, Feb 13

US January CPI Surpasses Expectations, 2025 Rate Cuts in Doubt? Trump Might Have a Solution!
The U.S. January CPI results have exceeded expectations across the board, with core CPI growth reaching its highest level in nearly a year. Hopes for rate cuts in the first half of 2025 have been dashed, as Wall Street now speculates that rate cuts—or even hikes—may not occur until the end of the...
Thu, Feb 13

Cybersecurity Stocks: What to Watch Ahead of Palo Alto Networks’ Q4 2024 Results
TradingKey - We all know that cybersecurity is a “must have” for all companies as increasingly large amounts of sensitive data transition online or to the cloud.
Wed, Feb 12

What Happened to SMCI’s Q4 Earnings? Can the $40 Billion Promise Be Fulfilled?
Super Micro Computer (SMCI.US) experienced a rollercoaster ride around the release of its Q2 FY2025 earnings report, with its stock plunging 9% before rebounding 8% in after-hours trading. The guidance update became the main catalyst for this volatility.
Wed, Feb 12
