Mario Ma
66 Articles
With over five years of experience in finance, he specializes in financial analysis, investment strategy, and market research. His expertise spans macroeconomic analysis, industry research, and equity analysis, providing clients with actionable insights and investment advice.
He holds a Master of Science in Accountancy from Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Hong Kong Baptist University. He passed CFA Level III and FRM Level I.
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[IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS] JPMorgan's Record-Breaking Year in 2024: Investments in Excellence
JPMorgan’s consistent leadership in these sectors is reflected in its record-breaking 2024 earning performance. The diverse business model, particularly the strength of commercial and investment banking, positions JPMorgan as the dominant player in the U.S. banking industry.
Mon, Feb 24
With Improving Cyclical Dynamics, Analog Devices Stands Firm in Q1 and Q2
Despite a slight decline in revenue during Q1, ADI maintained a solid gross margin and generated strong cash flow. The management remains optimistic about future growth, with improved bookings and normalized inventory across key sectors like Industrial Automation, Automotive, and Healthcare.
Thu, Feb 20
Baidu Q4 Earnings: Short-term Profitability Under Pressure, AI Cloud Maintaining Promise
In the near term, the drop in profitability and negative free cash flow is concerning, but heavy investments in its future-oriented businesses largely drive these. Despite short-term pressures and intense competition, Baidu’s strategic transformation offers significant upside potential for...
Wed, Feb 19
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
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
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
