Confluent: Consumption Concerns Aren't A Long-Term Drag, Buy The Dip

Group 1 - The majority of small and mid-cap software companies have reported positive earnings surprises during the Q1 earnings season, which has helped mitigate volatility in the market [1] - The volatility in the market began with the onset of Trump's new policies, impacting the technology sector [1] - Gary Alexander has extensive experience in covering technology companies and has been a contributor to Seeking Alpha since 2017, providing insights into industry trends [1]