Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is under pressure following its Q4 and FY 2024 earnings report, released on February 6, despite delivering a double beat on earnings per share (EPS) and revenue. While the results initially appeared strong, investor sentiment soured after the company issued weaker-than-expected Q1 2025 guidance.The company’s Q1 revenue forecast of $151 billion to $155.5 billion fell short of Wall Street’s consensus estimate of $158.5 billion.  Meanwhile, Amazon Web Services (AWS) posted 19% revenu ...

Core Insights - Artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, particularly since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, have gained significant attention from investors due to their strong performance compared to traditional professional managers [1] - A stock portfolio built using ChatGPT outperformed notable financial figures and a fully AI-managed hedge fund outperformed the market as of February 2025 [2] Group 1: Portfolio Construction - Grok 3 has developed a stock portfolio framework for 2025 that aims to balance strong growth with value investing principles while ensuring stability and resilience [3] - The portfolio includes three technology stocks, two financial stocks, two healthcare stocks, and one each from the industrial, utilities, and consumer defensive sectors [4] Group 2: Stock Selections - Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is identified as a leading stock in its sector, while Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) is noted for its strength without the same level of hype as Nvidia [5] - Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX) is recognized as a sleeper technology giant, providing diversification within the AI strategy [5] - In the financial sector, JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM) and Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) are highlighted as strong picks due to their complementary focuses [6] - Healthcare stocks selected include Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) for its growth potential and UnitedHealth (NYSE: UNH) for its stability against market volatility [7] - Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) is chosen for its potential benefits from high infrastructure spending, while NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) is selected as a defensive utility stock with growth potential [8] - Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is positioned as a key stock for stability and resilience, especially following a price drop after its latest earnings report [9][8]

The U.S. stock market has entered 2025 on uncertain footing, with early-year volatility unsettling investors. The market is still recovering from the January 27 sell-off, triggered by the emergence of DeepSeek and concerns over its potential impact on the AI industry, particularly as Big Tech ramps up investment. With billions already poured into AI and an additional $500 billion planned for even more advanced infrastructure, questions about the sector’s long-term trajectory remain. Adding to the market tur ...

Core Viewpoint - Alibaba has diversified significantly beyond e-commerce, establishing itself as a major tech player in China, with its stock showing strong performance in 2023 [1][2]. Financial Performance - In Q2 earnings, Alibaba reported earnings per share of $2.93, surpassing consensus estimates of $2.67, while revenues were slightly above expectations [5]. - The stock saw a year-to-date return of 64.50%, with a notable increase from $124.80 to $139.48 within a short period [2]. AI and Cloud Computing - AI-related product revenue has experienced triple-digit growth for six consecutive quarters, while cloud revenue increased by 13% year-over-year [6]. - The CEO announced plans to invest more in AI and cloud computing over the next three years than in the previous decade, although specific amounts were not disclosed [7]. Strategic Partnerships and Investments - Alibaba has partnered with Apple to integrate its AI features into iPhones sold in China [8]. - The company is considering an investment in DeepSeek, which is seeking outside funding for the first time [8]. Stock Repurchase Program - Alibaba repurchased approximately $1.3 billion worth of its stock this quarter and has authorization to repurchase up to $20.7 billion more by March 2027 [9].

Recent years were marked by the unusually frequent phenomenon of a company underperforming expectations only to see its stock soar – with Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) being the most notable example – or beating forecasts and achieving strong results only for its shares to plummet.The latest firm to suffer from such a stock market beating was the retail blue-chip Walmart (NYSE: WMT). Specifically, the chain announced it achieved a revenue of $180.55 billion – above the expected $180.01 billion – and earnings per sha ...

Core Viewpoint - Jim Cramer's influence on stock movements is notable, with CVS Health Corporation's stock experiencing a significant recovery following his comments, illustrating the so-called "Cramer effect" [2][4][5]. Company Performance - CVS stock has delivered a 48.80% return since Cramer's warning, rising from $44.36 to $66.01, marking a 47.05% increase since the start of 2025 [5][6]. - Prior to Cramer's comments, CVS stock had a poor performance in 2024, with a significant decline occurring in early December [6][7]. Market Context - The recovery of CVS stock coincided with external factors, including a proposed 4% increase in Medicare Advantage reimbursement rates in January, which contributed to the initial recovery [8]. - Cramer's comments came after a period of criticism from then-President-elect Trump regarding pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), which affected CVS's Caremark [7]. Earnings Report - CVS released its Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings report on February 12, with both earnings and revenues exceeding analyst estimates, further supporting the stock's recovery [8].

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been rebounding in February after experiencing significant volatility amid concerns over a potential slowdown in artificial intelligence (AI) spending. Notably, the company’s upcoming earnings report is positioned as a key catalyst for the stock.NVDA has recovered most of the losses incurred following the DeepSeek AI sell-off. As of press time, the stock was trading at $139.40, up 0.40% on the day and nearly 0.8% higher year-to-date.NVDA YTD stock price chart. Source: FinboldWith t ...

Intel has been in an extended downtrend since late 2023. In that time, the price of Intel stock (NASDAQ: INTC) dropped from a peak of $50.25 in December of 2023 to $25.93 at press time on February 18, 2025.However, despite that 48.39% loss, there are a couple of silver linings appearing as of late. Over the course of the last 5 trading days, the price of Intel stock has increased by 30.18% — and 10.59% of those gains occurred during the last 3 trading days.INTC stock price 1-day chart. Source: Google Financ ...

Core Insights - Tesla is experiencing challenges in the Chinese market, although there was a recent increase in insured vehicles, with a 20.97% rise from 6,200 to 7,500 units between February 10 and February 16 [1] - Analysts express concerns about Tesla's declining sales and increasing competition in China, with one analyst labeling the situation a 'disaster' [2][5] - Tesla's sales in China dropped significantly, with 63,238 vehicles sold in January, representing an 11.49% year-over-year decline and a 32.56% decrease from December [4] Group 1: Sales and Market Position - The number of Tesla-insured units in China increased to 7,500, indicating a potential recovery, but overall sales trends remain concerning [1][5] - Tesla's January sales figures show a significant decline, with a total of 63,238 vehicles sold, down from 93,766 in December [4] - The company has introduced an RMB 8,000 ($1,100) insurance subsidy for the Model 3 to stimulate demand [4] Group 2: Competition and Industry Dynamics - BYD, a key competitor, reported a 61.94% increase in insurance registrations, reaching 46,800 units, and sold 300,538 new energy vehicles in January, a 49.16% year-over-year increase [6] - BYD is also advancing its vehicle intelligence strategy, which may enhance its competitive edge against Tesla [7] Group 3: Technology and Safety Concerns - Tesla's Autopilot feature has been linked to multiple fatalities, raising safety concerns that could impact consumer confidence and demand [8] - The company faces additional volatility due to CEO Elon Musk's other commitments, leading to investor skepticism about his focus on Tesla [9] Group 4: Stock Performance and Investor Sentiment - TSLA's stock price was valued at $355.06, reflecting a year-to-date drop of over 12%, indicating a bearish market sentiment [10] - To improve its market position, Tesla needs to enhance demand through pricing strategies, vehicle competitiveness, and addressing safety issues [11]

Nvidia is the business that capitalized most successfully on the most dominant narrative in the financial markets for the past two years — artificial intelligence (AI). However, despite its impressive performance, the upward trajectory of Nvidia stock (NASDAQ: NVDA) stalled out in the beginning of 2025.While NVDA stock reached an all-time high (ATH) price of $149.43 on January 6, it had receded to as low as $128 by January 27, on account of the overnight success of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek. The large lan ...