华尔街见闻·2025-05-05 12:26Core Viewpoint - Despite the unpredictable nature of Trump's trade policies, the earnings season for major U.S. tech companies has surprisingly strong performance, alleviating investor concerns about potential worst-case scenarios [1][2]. Group 1: Earnings Performance - The earnings forecast for the "Mag7" is expected to grow by 21.6% in 2025, with revenue growth projected at 9.7%, both estimates having increased over the past week [1]. - Four companies within the Mag7 have provided revenue forecasts that are either in line with or exceed Wall Street expectations, indicating overall market resilience [2]. - Microsoft’s revenue forecast exceeded expectations due to strong performance in its Azure cloud computing business, which continues to see demand outstrip data center capacity [2]. Group 2: AI and Capital Expenditure - Concerns regarding capital expenditures for AI computing devices have eased, benefiting companies like Nvidia and Broadcom, which rely on such spending for revenue growth [3]. - Meta has raised its capital expenditure forecast for the year, while Microsoft anticipates a slowdown in growth for such expenditures next year, but still expects an increase [3]. Group 3: Market Sentiment and Challenges - Overall, the financial reports have provided strong support for a market rebound, with investors adopting a cautiously optimistic outlook despite ongoing uncertainties [2]. - Tesla has abandoned its previous forecast for revenue growth recovery by 2025, and Apple has indicated an increase of $900 million in costs due to tariffs, leading to downgrades from two Wall Street firms [4]. - Despite concerns about potential downturns, the general sentiment remains positive, with many believing the situation is better than expected [5].