5 Things To Know In Investing This Week: The Earnings And Inflation Issue
Portfolio Pulse from Gary Brode
This week in investing, key highlights include Coursera's strong earnings and AI course enrollment, Las Vegas Sands' misunderstood earnings, and the continued decline of the Magnificent 7 tech stocks. Coursera's stock surged 45% due to better-than-expected earnings and AI course growth. Las Vegas Sands faced a temporary decline due to room renovations but showed strong performance in Macau and Singapore. Alphabet and Tesla reported disappointing earnings, contributing to the tech sector's decline. The GDP and PCE reports suggest continued inflation, casting doubt on the likelihood of a September rate cut.
July 31, 2024 | 3:18 pm
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Alphabet's stock declined due to missing estimates for YouTube's advertising revenue, contributing to the tech sector's overall decline.
Alphabet's missed revenue estimates for YouTube have led to a decline in its stock price, reflecting broader concerns in the tech sector.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 100
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Tesla reported lower-than-expected earnings and a 45% decline in profits, leading to a drop in its stock price.
Tesla's disappointing earnings and significant profit decline have negatively impacted its stock price, contributing to the tech sector's overall decline.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 100
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Las Vegas Sands' stock declined due to concerns over the Chinese economy and room renovations, but the company showed strong performance in Macau and Singapore.
Despite temporary setbacks, Las Vegas Sands' strong performance in key markets suggests the stock decline may be an overreaction, with potential for recovery as renovations complete.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
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Coursera reported better-than-expected earnings and enrolled 2 million new students in AI courses, causing the stock to rise 45%.
Coursera's strong earnings and significant growth in AI course enrollment have positively impacted its stock price, indicating strong market confidence in its future prospects.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100