We're recapping the MAG7 earnings and for that I'd like to welcome in Austin Lions, senior analyst at Creative Strategies. And so Austin, we've had a lot of focus on frankly Microsoft because it was really our our black eye of the the names we got this week. I mean, do you think that it was warranted to see such a substantial repricing.I'm curious to start off here with with Microsoft, our big real mover of the group. >> Yeah, so Microsoft, you know, they're fully vertically integrated and they have offerin ...

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It was a crowded week on Wall Street, with a Federal Reserve meeting and a slate of major tech earnings. But the moment that ultimately mattered most came Friday morning, when President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve.Warsh is set to replace Jerome Powell when Powell's term expires in May. A former Federal Reserve governor from 2006 to 2011, Warsh was one of the youngest policymakers in modern Fed history, joining the Board at just 35.Warsh is also well known as a ...

The iPhone drove the whole mood. “Remarkable” sales in the segment, the company said, grew 23% to $85.3 billion, the fastest pace since 2021, credited to the iPhone 17 lineup. China sales didn’t just stabilize, they yanked the story into a different register — even as the country’s subsidy program raises questions of whether this was a one-time pull-through. Greater China revenue was $25.53 billion, up 38% year over year, a surprise tailwind in a quarter where the market came in ready to interrogate demand. ...

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Group 1: Federal Reserve and Market Reactions - President Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, which is causing market reactions as investors speculate on his hawkish monetary policy stance [1][45]. - The market is currently experiencing a mixed picture, with the S&P 500 down approximately 0.5% and the NASDAQ 100 off by 0.6% [2][46]. - There is a notable concern regarding the impact of rising memory prices on tech companies, particularly Apple, which has reported record quarterly sales but faces investor anxiety over future gross margins [1][17]. Group 2: Apple and Memory Prices - Apple has delivered record quarterly sales, exceeding expectations, but is facing challenges due to rising memory prices, which CEO Tim Cook expects to significantly impact gross margins [17][51]. - The tight supply of memory chips is expected to persist, with analysts indicating that prices will remain higher than usual due to extremely high demand and limited producers [15][56]. - Despite strong sales, there is concern about Apple's ability to navigate future challenges, particularly with forecasts predicting a potential 1% drop in the smartphone market in 2026 [51][54]. Group 3: AI and Economic Implications - Kevin Warsh believes that AI will serve as a significant disinflationary force, improving productivity and potentially doubling standards of living within a generation [5][6]. - There is ongoing debate about the impact of AI on labor and the broader economy, with some experts expressing skepticism about the deflationary effects of AI amidst persistent inflationary pressures [10][12]. - The tech industry is closely monitoring how AI developments will influence market dynamics and regulatory frameworks, especially in light of Warsh's potential leadership at the Fed [4][7]. Group 4: SpaceX and Potential Mergers - SpaceX is reportedly considering a merger with Tesla or AI firm XAI, driven by investor interest in consolidating operations [28][29]. - The potential merger could streamline operations and enhance synergies between the companies, which already have a strong collaborative relationship [30][32]. - However, there are significant regulatory hurdles that could complicate any merger discussions, given the scale of the companies involved [33][34]. Group 5: Amazon and AI Investments - Amazon is reportedly in talks to invest $50 billion in OpenAI, aiming to strengthen its position in the AI market [41][42]. - This investment reflects Amazon's desire to enhance its AI capabilities and compete more effectively with rivals like Microsoft and Oracle [41][43]. - The evolving landscape of AI is leading to a shift in how companies approach partnerships and investments, with a focus on securing access to cutting-edge technologies [43][44].

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Core Insights - The market's reaction to Microsoft and Meta's AI strategies highlights a shift from valuing potential to demanding immediate results [2][10][11] Group 1: Microsoft’s Challenges - Microsoft reported earnings that exceeded expectations but saw a nearly 10% drop in stock value, resulting in a loss of $357 billion in market capitalization [1] - The company faces significant infrastructure constraints, particularly a lack of electrical power to utilize advanced AI chips, leading to inventory issues [3][4] - Microsoft's Azure revenue growth slowed from 40% in Q1 to 39% in Q2, indicating that even minor decelerations can be problematic given the high spending expectations [4][12] Group 2: Meta’s Advantages - Meta is also investing heavily in AI, with plans to increase spending to $135 billion in 2026, but its investments are already generating revenue [1][5] - The company reported a 24% increase in advertising revenue to $58.1 billion in Q4 2025, with AI improvements directly enhancing ad performance [6][13] - Unlike Microsoft, Meta's AI advancements can be implemented immediately within existing infrastructure, allowing for quicker monetization [7][8] Group 3: Market Dynamics - The market is transitioning to a "Show Me" phase, where companies must demonstrate that their AI investments are yielding immediate returns rather than just future potential [10][15] - Investors are now focused on the ability to deploy infrastructure and generate revenue within a visible timeline, rather than merely announcing large capital expenditures [11][14] - The divergence in stock performance between Microsoft and Meta illustrates the importance of execution and immediate results in the current investment climate [16]

Deerra Bosa has more in today's tech check. Dearra, >> hey Kelly. So the early shift in earning season is how the market is pricing AI.It's become Googleesque, meaning that investors are rewarding companies that really own the full stack of AI. So through that lens, uh Meta spending it does look bullish. It's expensive, yes, but it's also internal.Meta controls the models, the infrastructure, the distribution. So that is the control the full control that the market is rewarding these days. Microsoft by cont ...