The Motley Fool·2025-05-14 09:27Market Overview - The Nasdaq Composite technology index has experienced a decline of up to 24% from its all-time high in April, entering a bear market due to concerns over President Trump's tariffs and potential economic slowdown [1] - Recent negotiations for new trade deals with the U.S. have led to a reduction in losses to 11%, with the potential for a new bull market if the index reaches a new record high [2] Company Analysis: Meta Platforms - Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, generates nearly all its revenue from digital advertising, which is not affected by tariffs [5] - The company reported a 7% increase in user engagement on Facebook and a 6% increase on Instagram, attributed to its AI-powered content recommendation algorithm [6] - Meta has launched the Meta AI virtual assistant, which has nearly 1 billion monthly users, and plans to invest up to $72 billion in data center infrastructure in 2025 to support AI development [7][8] - Meta achieved record revenue and earnings last year and is positioned as an attractively valued large-cap technology stock [9] Company Analysis: Spotify - Spotify, the largest music streaming platform, had 423 million free users and 268 million Premium subscribers by the end of Q1 2025, with revenue streams insulated from tariffs [10] - The company is investing in AI features like AI Playlist to differentiate its platform and attract more paying users [11] - Spotify is also expanding into podcasts and video content, with users spending 44% more time on video content compared to the previous year [12] - Although Spotify's stock is currently expensive, earnings per share are expected to increase by 64% this year, with long-term revenue growth potential projected to reach $100 billion by 2032 [13] Company Analysis: Netflix - Netflix leads the streaming industry for movies and TV shows, operating in over 190 countries, which diversifies its revenue streams amid global trade tensions [14] - The company had 301.6 million members at the end of 2024, significantly outpacing competitors like Amazon Prime and Disney+ [15] - Netflix's advertising tier has seen substantial growth, with ad revenue doubling in 2024 and expected to double again this year [16] - The company is addressing a $650 billion market across streaming subscriptions, advertising, and gaming, having captured only 6% of it by the end of 2024 [17]