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The Biden administration announced a new rule on foreign chip equipment exports to China, with exemptions for key allies. Microsoft, Meta, and Apple reported strong earnings, beating analyst estimates. Amazon faces a shift in consumer preferences and product recalls. Nvidia is launching a new chip in China, and Intel offers extended warranties for its CPUs.

August 04, 2024 | 4:30 pm
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Amazon faces product recalls and a shift in consumer preferences towards lower-priced items, impacting average selling prices.
Amazon's product recalls and shift in consumer preferences towards lower-priced items are likely to negatively impact its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Intel offers extended warranties for its 13th and 14th Gen CPUs to address stability concerns.
Intel's move to offer extended warranties for its CPUs is a mitigating action that may have a neutral impact on its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
Apple reported Q3 earnings that exceeded expectations and revenue that grew year-over-year, beating forecasts.
Apple's strong earnings report, exceeding expectations and showing revenue growth, is likely to positively impact its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 100
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Meta Platforms reported Q2 revenue of $39.07 billion and adjusted EPS of $5.16, both beating analyst estimates.
Meta's strong earnings report, surpassing both revenue and EPS estimates, is likely to positively impact its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 100
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Microsoft reported Q4 revenue of $64.7 billion, beating estimates. EPS also surpassed expectations at $2.95.
Microsoft's strong earnings report, beating both revenue and EPS estimates, is likely to positively impact its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 100
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Nvidia is teaming up with Inspur to launch a new chip in China, named 'B20'.
Nvidia's collaboration with Inspur to launch a new chip in China is likely to positively impact its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70