Big-Tech’s PerformanceWeekly Macro Highlights: Escalation Between Iran and Israel, Powell vs. Trump War of Words, Stablecoin TurmoilThe escalation in the Middle East was one of the main drivers of market volatility this week. Israel’s strike on key Iranian facilities could lead to further increases in oil prices, fueling inflation expectations and exerting pressure on U.S. equities—particularly those in energy-sensitive sectors. While the upward trend in oil prices slightly eased this week, geopolitical uncertainty remains a key market risk for the foreseeable future.On the other hand, despite solid economic data, the Fed unsurprisingly refrained from cutting interest rates and reiterated concerns over tariffs and their potential inflationary effects. Trump again lambasted Powell as “stupi
Microsoft Hits New Highs Again! Is Meta Next?
Microsoft has been on an impressive tear lately. After blowing past expectations in its Q1 earnings (which led to a 7.6% surge in a single day), the stock barely paused. No real pullbacks, just steady daily gains, the definition of “slow and steady wins the race.” Meta Platforms got a boost Monday as the tech giant announced plans to introduce paid advertising to WhatsApp, opening up a new revenue stream. It's proving AI monetization to the market. --------- With the stock only one step from its all time high, will Meta be the next to set new high? Will you jump on the wagon of Microsoft?
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