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My Investing Muse (27Apr26) Layoffs, closures and Delinquencies Meta is laying off 8,000 employees, 10% of its entire global workforce starting May 20, with a second, larger wave planned for the second half of the year. And this morning, Microsoft made a move that is in some ways even more significant. For the first time in its 51-year history, Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement buyouts to roughly 7% of its U.S. workforce, approximately 8,750 employees whose combined age and years of service total at least 70. - X user StockMarket News In the week of April 20-25, 2026, a fresh wave of corporate layoffs—largely AI-driven—hit major firms, continuing 2026’s trend of efficiency-focused cuts: Meta announced plans to lay off ~8,000 employees (10% of workforce) starting May 20, while scra

News and my thoughts from the past week (27Apr26) @TigerStars $Vanguard S&P 500 ETF(VOO)$ $Cboe Volatility Index(VIX)$

Market Outlook of S&P500 (27Apr26) Technical Analysis Overview MACD Indicator The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator for the S&P 500 is trending up. Chaikin Money Flow The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) stands at 0.39, indicating there is more buying momentum than selling pressure in the market. Moving Averages Examining the moving averages, the most recent price action shows the last candlestick has been above the 50-day moving average (MA50) and the 200-day moving average (MA200). This pattern indicates a bullish shift in both the short and long term. Notably, the MA50 line has begun to turn upwards, raising the possibility of a “death cross” forming—a bearish technical pattern where the MA50 crosses below the MA200. Exponential Moving Averages The exponential

Earnings Calendar (27Apr26) This is an exciting week for earnings with the results of UPS, Coca-Cola, Robin Hood, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, Apple, Chevron Phillips and ExxonMobil. Let us look at the earnings release of UPS. The stock price of UPS has risen 16.8% compared to a year ago. With an EPS of $6.56 and a P/E ratio of 16.3, this is a rather attractive offering at the current price. According to technical analysis, there is a recommendation of “strong buy”. Analysts’ sentiment reflects a similar recommendation of “buy”. With the target price of $112.56, there is a potential upside of 5.17%. Total annual revenue has fallen from $97.2 billion in 2021 to $88.6 billion in 2025. We see a similar drop in gross profit from $23.2 billion in 2021 to $20 billion in 2025. Net

Economic Preview: Key Data Releases (week of 27Apr26) Consumer sentiment Conference Board (CB) Consumer Confidence (April): Due next week. The prior reading was 91.8 (lower confidence). This release will be an important gauge of US consumer sentiment and the broader economic outlook. Growth and demand indicators Durable Goods Orders: Forecast +0.5%, improving from the prior -1.4%. Crude oil inventories: A useful reference for near-term demand expectations, as inventory drawdowns can reflect anticipated consumption. Federal Reserve focus FOMC rate decision: The market expects the policy rate to be held at 3.75%. FOMC statement and press conference: Key for guidance on the likely path of future rate decisions. Leadership transition: Even

Economic Preview: Key Data Releases (week of 27Apr26) Consumer sentiment Conference Board (CB) Consumer Confidence (April): Due next week. The prior reading was 91.8 (lower confidence). This release will be an important gauge of US consumer sentiment and the broader economic outlook. Growth and demand indicators Durable Goods Orders: Forecast +0.5%, improving from the prior -1.4%. Crude oil inventories: A useful reference for near-term demand expectations, as inventory drawdowns can reflect anticipated consumption. Federal Reserve focus FOMC rate decision: The market expects the policy rate to be held at 3.75%. FOMC statement and press conference: Key for guidance on the likely path of future rate decisions. Leadership transition: Even with Chair Jerome Powell expected to step down, the co

Economic Preview: Key Data Releases (week of 20Apr2026) Retail Sales Data The coming week begins with the release of core retail sales figures for March. This data is a crucial indicator, as it reflects consumer sentiment in the market. Observing how consumers are spending provides valuable insight into the broader economic outlook. Crude Oil Inventories Another significant factor affecting market sentiment is the crude oil inventories report. Previously, there was a drawdown of approximately 913,000 barrels. If the upcoming report shows a drawdown larger than the forecasted 1,000,000 barrels, it could be considered bullish for the market demand. Initial Jobless Claims Initial jobless claims are forecasted to reach 212,000, which represents a slight increase from the previous figure of 207

Quick analysis of S&P500 S&P500 closed the day with 6886.24, a gain of 1.02%. Analysts have claimed that the Gulf War losses were wiped out. Let us look at some of the technicals. MACD is on an uptrend. The last candle is above both the 50- and 200-day moving average (MA) lines on the daily interval. This implies bullish in both the short and long term. The 3 exponential moving average (EMA) lines are on the up trend. The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) remains in the selling region even though there is increasing buying momentum. What is concerning is the volume. Volume is the momentum of the trade that is not supported, meaning that the current run may not last. Let us exercise caution and do our due diligence. @TigerStars

My Investing Muse (13Apr2026) Layoffs, closures and Delinquencies GoPro (April 8, 2026): Cutting ~145 employees (23% of its global workforce of 631) as part of a restructuring to reduce operating costs. The cuts are expected to begin in Q2 2026 and largely wrap up by year-end, with an estimated charge of $11.5–15 million. (businessinsider.com) Pendo (April 7, 2026): The Raleigh-based tech unicorn (product experience platform) laid off 90 employees (10% of its ~850-person workforce) due to restructuring and operational changes tied to AI investments. (informationweek.com) Bolt (April 6, 2026): Cut 30% of its workforce (specific headcount not detailed in reports). (intellizence.com) Disney (reported April 9, 2026): Planning up to 1,000 layoffs, primarily in the marketing department, as part

Special Focus on Private Credit Risk The Fed is now asking banks how exposed they are to private credit. The Treasury is asking insurers the same question. They’re doing it quietly, through routine examination channels & not a formal investigation. That’s what regulators do when they’re worried but don’t yet know how worried to be. - X user Nic @TigerStars $Vanguard S&P 500 ETF(VOO)$ $Cboe Volatility Index(VIX)$