Should we add Netflix into our portfolio - earnings for the week starting 20Jan25
Earnings Calendar (20Jan2025) I am interested in these earnings in the coming week - Netflix, Verizon, Charles Schwab, United, P&G and Johnson & Johnson. Let us look at Netflix. The stock price grew 77.7% from a year ago. From Technical Analysis, the rating of the stock is “Neutral”. From Analysts’ Sentiment, the rating of the stock is “Buy”. The price target is $873.81 which has an upside of 1.83% Observations of recent performance: Revenue grew from $5.5B (2014) to $33.7B (2023) Operating profit from $1.7B (2014) to $6.9B (2023) EPS grew from $0.62 (2014) to $12.03 (2023) The P/E ratio is 46.6 which seems less affordable. The 10-year CAGR for Revenue, Assets, FCF & EPS is 22.7%, 24.6%, 66.0% and 46.7% respectively. Recent news about Netflix Netflix’s offering o
News from the past week (20Jan25) - jobs, tariffs, LA
News and my thoughts from last week (20Jan2025) Going green is not the problem. It is about a sustainable & successful transition. The mess left by the current administration would be revealed in a few days. The misery can compound as there is no more room to hide. Let us learn and move on. CHAMATH: DID THE US DETERMINE THAT TIKTOK IS A SPYWARE? “The Supreme Court unanimously upholds a TikTok ban that was passed by a large bipartisan majority. I’ll say the quiet part out loud: The only way both of these outlier events could have happened is if the US determined that TikTok was spyware for a foreign actor.” Image US full-time jobs have dropped over the last 18 months: Full-time jobs in the US have declined by 1.26 MILLION since June 2023. Over the last 3 years, they have barely inc
Will Amazon’s AWS Reignite🫡 Its Growth📊 Story in 2025?
Amazon’s Cloud Conundrum Amazon Web Services (AWS)( $Amazon.com(AMZN)$ ), the company’s flagship cloud computing business, has faced slowing growth in recent quarters. With 2025 starting strong, Amazon has introduced new AI-driven features and pricing models to reinvigorate its market dominance. Amazon’s stock remains range-bound near $125, leaving investors questioning if AWS can accelerate growth this year. Key Factors Driving AWS Growth AI Integration: AWS launched Bedrock, a fully managed service for AI model deployment, positioning itself as a top player in the AI-driven cloud revolution. Global Expansion: New data centers in India and Europe aim to capture untapped markets and drive revenue growth. Pricing Strategy: Competitive pricing plans
Wall Street sees its first-week gains of 2025; Chinese stock market rises on improved market sentiment.🇺🇸 S&P 500 Index: 1.00% 📈🇺🇸 Nasdaq: 1.51% 📈🇪🇺 Stoxx 600 Index: 0.69% 📈🇯🇵 Nikkei 225 Index: -0.31% 📉🇭🇰 Hang Seng Index: 0.31% 📈🇨🇳 CSI 300 Index: 0.36% 📈🇸🇬 Straits Times Index: 0.25% 📈U.S. stock markets rose on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rising by 1.0% and 1.5%, respectively, as investors expected a wave of policy changes from the incoming Trump administration.Asian stock markets showed optimism, with the Hang Seng and CSI 300 indices rising by 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively, as Q4 2024 GDP data beat expectations, leading markets to anticipate improvement in consumption driven by government stimulus measures.In Q4 2024, China's economy grew 5.4% YoY (expected 5%), up from 4.6%
Nuclear Power's Comeback: The Changing U.S. Energy Landscape The U.S. stock market has recently seen exceptional performance in the nuclear power sector. Companies like $Constellation Energy Corp(CEG)$ and $Vistra Energy Corp.(VST)$ have surged nearly 41% and 26% year-to-date, respectively. As a stable and clean energy source, nuclear power holds profound potential for future development. Nuclear energy is emerging as a cornerstone solution for achieving global carbon neutrality.Globalnuclear power capacity needs to double by 2050 to meet energy transition demands, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In the
$iShares Silver Trust(SLV)$ Silver has surged by an impressive 67% since the market's low in October 2022. In comparison, the S&P 500 has only gained about 53%. While silver has been much more volatile than the S&P 500—experiencing multiple 10% declines during this period—it remains one of the best-performing assets since October 2022, largely flying under the radar. Silver & S&P 500 Percentage Gain Recently, silver retraced to test a key uptrend line. Despite a brief bounce, it was unable to hold, raising the question of whether silver will continue to decline and possibly reach its longer-term uptrend line, or whether it can reverse and maintain its strong performance. Looking at the bigger picture, silver's strong returns are not
Chip Wars Intensify: Can AMD Challenge🎯 Nvidia’s Dominance🔝 in AI🤖?
The AI chip race heats up as AMD( $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ ) introduces its MI300 series, directly targeting Nvidia's( $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ ) H100 dominance. Analysts predict AMD’s latest offering could capture up to 20% of the AI chip market by 2026. Nvidia’s shares have soared 200% in the last year, while AMD is up by 90%. However, challenges remain for AMD, including supply chain constraints and Nvidia’s significant first-mover advantage in AI-specific software ecosystems.Key Questions:Can AMD’s MI300 series break Nvidia’s monopoly in AI chips?Will Nvidia’s stock face a pullback with increasing competition?At what price would you add AMD or Nvidia to your portfolio?Market DataAnalyst SentimentMorgan Stan
Trump-Linked Crypto and Stocks: Boom or Bust for Investors?
The recent resurgence of crypto hype, coupled with the buzz around former President Donald Trump’s potential political comeback, has created ripples in both the crypto and stock markets. Coins such as "TrumpCoin" and "MelaniaCoin," as well as assets tied to Trump-associated ventures like Truth Social, have captured the imagination of speculative traders. While the headlines are alluring, this wave of enthusiasm warrants a closer examination to avoid being swept into a potential "pump and dump" scenario. The Hype Around Trump-Themed Cryptocurrencies Crypto markets thrive on narratives, and few names spark as much controversy and excitement as Donald Trump. The emergence of Trump-themed tokens, such as TrumpCoin and MelaniaCoin, has been fueled by both Trump’s polarizing persona and speculat
Trump's Executive Orders: Which Ones Will Impact US Stocks?
Yesterday, Trump announced his inauguration and issued multiple executive orders. Which of these orders will impact the US stock market?1. How Do Executive Orders Impact the Broder Market?Putting "America First" and declaring that "a new golden era begins now."Directing all cabinet members to use every power available to combat record inflation and quickly reduce costs and prices.Establishing a brand-new Department of Government Efficiency.The "America First" policy has raised market expectations that US equities may outperform other markets. However, aggressive anti-inflation measures and the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency introduce significant uncertainty.Over the past year, US stocks have been in a bull market driven by strong economic performance. If inflation
$Caterpillar(CAT)$ has always been a stock with constant growth and dividends payout. Caterpillar, a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines, has long been a favorite among investors. The company's stock is recognized not just for its market presence, but for its consistent financial performance, strong brand, and long-term potential. One key advantage of investing in Caterpillar stock is its impressive dividend history, but there are several other factors that make it an appealing choice for both income-seeking and growth-oriented investors. Caterpillar Stable Dividend Income One of the most significant advantages of investing
Quantum computing will outsine AI in 2025 if it breakthrough aligns with its practical application. However, AI is still going strong in terms of adoption/growth. Therefore, my 20cents is that, it will outshine AI if more people adopts it!!
$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ As the race for the presidency ends, Tesla (TSLA) finds itself in a unique position, navigating political, regulatory, and economic challenges while leveraging its status as a market leader in EVs, renewable energy, and autonomous driving. Investors are increasingly curious about how these dynamics will influence Tesla’s stock performance leading up to the elections. 1. Macroeconomic Backdrop The upcoming election brings uncertainty to key areas such as monetary policy, inflation, and government spending—factors that heavily influence growth stocks like Tesla. In periods of political uncertainty, market volatility tends to rise. Historically, Tesla’s high beta amplifies its reaction to such swings. While Federal Re
Netflix Earnings Playbook: 2 Options Strategies for Big Wins This Earnings Season
$Netflix(NFLX)$, a bellwether of the tech-heavy streaming industry, is set to report its quarterly earnings after market close on January 21. Let’s unpack the earnings outlook for Netflix, evaluate its potential to set a positive tone for this earnings season, and two trading ideas designed to maximize profit while managing risk. Netflix Earnings Outlook: A Key Indicator for the Market Netflix has historically been a market-moving stock, especially during earnings season. Its performance often reflects broader trends in consumer behaviour, subscription-based revenue models, and the competitive landscape in streaming. For this quarter, analysts expect revenue growth to continue, but all eyes will be on subscriber metrics, profitability, and managem
Evolution Ab Stock is a Buy! STO: EVO, US: EVVTY + Buying Strategy
$Evolution AB(EVVTY)$ Good day, fellow Tiger Evolution enthusiasts. Evolution Gaming stock has been one of the most requested topics for me to analyze over the past few years. I’ve received countless emails and inquiries about this online gambling software maker. While it’s not typically the kind of business I focus on, as Howard Marks often says: It’s not what you buy; it’s what you pay that counts. Good investing isn’t just about purchasing quality assets—it’s about buying them at the right price. No asset is so exceptional that it can’t become overpriced and risky, nor is any asset so flawed that it can’t become a bargain at the right price. With Evolution AB now more than 60% below its 2021 peak, is it a bargain? The answer appears to be yes—
In the early hours of January 22nd (Beijing time), after the U.S. stock market closes, streaming giant $Netflix(NFLX)$ will officially release its FY2024 annual report. Analysts expect Netflix’s Q4 2024 revenue to reach $10.118 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 14.55%, with earnings per share (EPS) estimated at $4.19, a year-over-year increase of 98.7%.Netflix's stock price has declined about 10% over the past month, reflecting the broader market sell-off driven by macroeconomic uncertainty. However, Netflix has performed exceptionally well in 2024, with its stock price trending upwards overall. The stock gained 83.07% over the year, hitting an all-time high of $941.75 on December 11, 2024.Netflix Earnings Season Performance Revie
Are You Ready For The Drop In Oil Price?Trump's Victory May Pressure Oil Prices Through 2025
January 20th marked the inauguration of the new U.S. President, Donald Trump, officially kicking off the "Trump 2.0" era. This inauguration was quite different from past ceremonies, breaking several long-standing American traditions. For instance, it was moved from the usual outdoor setting to indoors, foreign leaders were invited—a rare exception—and it set a new record for fundraising. These unique elements definitely made the event stand out.Now, when it comes to the financial markets, what really grabs my attention are the executive orders Trump might sign after taking office. There were plenty of expectations about his policies before, but the real question is whether there will be any surprises. These unexpected moves could shake up the markets, so it's best to tread carefully when t
Trump’s Energy Strategy: The Future of U.S. Oil Reserves and Global Supply
The energy-related executive orders issued by Trump upon taking office include:Declaring a national energy emergency and fully ramping up drilling.Rebuilding the United States as a manufacturing powerhouse by leveraging the world's largest reserves of oil and natural gas.Refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and exporting American energy to countries worldwide.Ending the Green New Deal, revoking mandatory electric vehicle requirements, saving the automotive industry, and revitalizing car manufacturing in the U.S. at an unprecedented pace.Trump's policies could create uncertainty in the oil market, rather than providing a clear path to lower or more stable prices. Oil prices experienced significant fluctuations, with WTI crude reaching over $80 per barrel, driven by supply concerns rela
BlackRock Is Selling This 5 Stocks, Should You Follow?
$Eli Lilly(LLY)$$Comcast(CMCSA)$$iShares MSCI EAFE ETF(EFA)$$iShares TIPS Bond ETF(TIP)$$Smurfit WestRock PLC(SW)$ Hey everyone, I often explore stocks that major institutions are buying, but today, we’re flipping the script. Instead of looking at purchases, we’re diving into five stocks that big institutions are selling. And what better institution to focus on than the infamous BlackRock—the largest asset management company in the world, managing trillions of dollars in assets. Their market influence is massive, so when they sell, it’s worth paying attention. In this articles,
Trump's Inaugural Address: Economic Promises and Immediate Market Reactions
Donald Trump was inaugurated for his second term as President of the United States. His inaugural address, echoing themes from his first term, focused heavily on America First policies, promising to rebuild the nation's infrastructure, protect its borders, and stimulate economic growth through tax and trade policies. This article discusses the highlights of Trump's speech, its potential impacts on the global political economy, and the immediate market reactions observed. Note that this is an initial review of his inaugural address, with further analysis and commentary to follow based on the reaction of the capital markets. Highlights of Trump's Inaugural Address: America First: Trump reiterated his commitment to putting America's interests first, focusing on job repatriation, border securi