Tech Titans Microsoft, Apple Lead 'Magnificent Seven' Earnings Wave This Week: Can Mega-Caps Ignite Market Optimism?
Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline
The past week's earnings reports from companies like Tesla, Intel, and Texas Instruments were disappointing, affecting market sentiment. However, Netflix's strong performance provided some optimism. With 25% of S&P 500 companies having reported, 69% beat EPS estimates and 68% beat revenue estimates. The upcoming week is tech-heavy with earnings from Microsoft and Apple being highly anticipated, especially Microsoft's AI initiatives. FactSet expects six 'Mag 7' companies, excluding Tesla, to report a 53.7% year-over-year earnings growth for Q4. Energy sector earnings are also to be watched due to low crude oil prices. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) saw a slight premarket increase.
January 29, 2024 | 10:51 am
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Microsoft's upcoming earnings report is highly anticipated, with a focus on AI initiatives and Azure growth. Analysts expect a beat on the Street's guidance.
Microsoft's earnings are seen as a key barometer for AI spending, and a strong report could positively influence its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Netflix reported strong net paid subscriber additions and outlook, warming the Street amidst other tech disappointments.
Netflix's positive earnings report contrasts with other tech disappointments and could lead to a short-term positive impact on its stock.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 80
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Apple's earnings report is also expected this week, though it is considered secondary to Microsoft's by analysts.
While Apple's earnings are important, the focus is currently more on Microsoft's AI initiatives, which may overshadow Apple's short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 70
NEUTRAL IMPACT
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) saw a slight premarket increase, indicating cautious optimism ahead of a heavy earnings week.
The SPY's minor premarket movement suggests a neutral short-term impact, as it reflects broader market sentiment ahead of key earnings reports.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 60
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Intel's weak forward guidance underlines chip industry woes, potentially affecting its stock price negatively.
Intel's disappointing forward guidance reflects broader chip industry issues, which could negatively impact its stock in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 85
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Tesla's recent earnings report highlighted challenges in the electric vehicle industry, potentially impacting its stock negatively.
Tesla's disappointing earnings report and the highlighted fundamental challenges could lead to a negative short-term impact on its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 85
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Texas Instruments' earnings report also indicated softness in the chip industry, except for AI servers, which may affect its stock price.
The negative sentiment around Texas Instruments' earnings, reflecting industry softness, could lead to a short-term negative impact on its stock.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 80