Di Yi Cai Jing Zi Xun·2025-04-29 01:51Economic Data and Market Outlook - The upcoming week will see the release of significant economic data and corporate earnings, with a focus on the April non-farm payroll report and Q1 inflation data [1] - Economists expect Q1 GDP annualized growth to drop from 2.4% in Q4 to 0.1%, while the core PCE price index is projected to decrease from 2.8% to 2.5% year-on-year [1] - 180 S&P 500 companies will report quarterly earnings, with major tech firms like Apple, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft being closely watched for their performance and guidance [1] Corporate Earnings and Sector Performance - AbbVie reported Q1 earnings that exceeded expectations, with global net revenue reaching $13.343 billion, a year-on-year increase of 8.4% [5] - The pharmaceutical sector is showing slightly positive sentiment, with companies like Johnson & Johnson and Merck also reporting stable earnings [5] - NXP Semiconductors reported Q1 revenue of $2.84 billion, a year-on-year decline of 9.3%, but adjusted earnings per share were above expectations [7] Industry Trends and Future Projections - The U.S. pharmaceutical sector is expected to see an annual revenue growth of 7.5% over the next three years, driven by an aging population and increasing prescription drug spending [6] - The demand for electric vehicles is projected to grow by 18%, while internal combustion vehicle demand is expected to decline by 7.2% [7] - The technology sector's revenue is anticipated to exceed $11 trillion by 2032, with an annual growth rate of 10% [10] Energy and AI Demand - Companies like Amazon and NVIDIA are exploring various energy sources to meet the growing energy demands of AI data centers, including natural gas and other fossil fuels [9] - There is a significant emphasis on the need for stable energy sources in the short term, despite long-term goals to reduce carbon emissions [9]