Seeking Alphaยท2025-11-23 17:51Earnings Reports - Alibaba is set to report earnings with expectations of EPS at $0.81 and revenue of $34.19 billion, amidst a backdrop of skepticism regarding Chinese securities [4] - Analysts are divided on Alibaba, with JR Research upgrading it to Buy due to AI initiatives and cloud revival, while KM Capital maintains a Strong Sell rating citing stretched valuations and weak earnings-surprise record [4][5] Market Overview - The S&P 500 experienced a four-day losing streak, ending the week down 2%, while the Nasdaq fell by 2.7%, with potential recovery aided by Fed-cut hopes [3] - A light trading volume is anticipated due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, which may impact market activity [3] Consumer Confidence - The Conference Board's October consumer confidence reading has dropped to its lowest level since Liberation Day, with expectations for a fourth consecutive monthly decline [7] - Wells Fargo highlights that the perception of job availability among Americans is at a near low since 2017, indicating economic strain on middle- and lower-income households [7] Notable Figures and Events - Michael Burry is expected to make a significant announcement, potentially addressing concerns about AI investments or accounting practices of hyperscalers [6] - Elon Musk aims to dominate the AI chip market, planning to introduce a new chip design to volume production every 12 months [9] Dividend Information - Upcoming ex-dividend dates include Hyatt on Monday, Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday, T-Mobile US on Wednesday, and eBay on Black Friday, with respective payout dates in December [10] Hedge Fund Insights - Goldman Sachs reports that the hedge fund VIP list, consisting of 50 frequently held stocks, continues to be dominated by megacap tech companies, outperforming the S&P 500 in 59% of quarters since 2001 [10] - The top holdings include Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, and Alphabet, indicating strong institutional interest in these companies [10]