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  Key Takeaways Matt Shapiro of MWS Capital bought Netflix, Alphabet, and Nvidia at distressed prices earlier this year. He is now eyeing opportunities in  Microsoft, Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, Deere, Chevron, Boeing , and European luxury names. Shapiro is also adding  long-dated Treasurys, TIPS , and sees crypto as an eventual must-own on pullbacks. Matt Shapiro, a Chicago-based money manager overseeing  US$183 million at MWS Capital , is preparing for market pullbacks even as he remains bullish on “super companies” fueling S&P 500 profit growth. Earlier this year, Shapiro capitalized on what he called the first chance since 2022 to buy top-tier tech at bargain prices:  Netflix under $1,000, Alphabet at $165, and Nvidia at $100 . Those bets have since paid off, with Netflix closing at $1,200, Alphabet at $251, and Nvidia at $175 on Tuesday. Looking Ahead: Diversification Beyond Tech Shapiro told MarketWatch he is adding to  Microsoft and Apple , while ...

Key Takeaway Megacap tech stocks powered Wall Street higher Wednesday, with  Alphabet (+9.1%)  and  Apple (+3.8%)  driving the Nasdaq to a  1% gain . The S&P 500 rose  0.5% , while the Dow ended flat as energy shares slumped. Bond yields eased after briefly spiking above 5%, giving equities a lift. Market Snapshot (Sept 3 Close) Nasdaq Composite (.IXIC) : +1.02% S&P 500 (.SPX) : +0.51% Dow Jones (.DJI) : –0.1% Alphabet (GOOG) : +9.01% |  Apple (AAPL) : +3.81% | Dell: higher Energy Sector : –2.3%, worst performer in S&P 500 WTI Crude : –2.5% to US$63.97/bbl Gold Futures : Record close at US$3,593.20/oz 30Y Treasury Yield : Pulled back after topping 5% intraday Key Drivers Tech Boost : Alphabet avoided major antitrust penalties, keeping Chrome and Apple partnership. Apple gained on AI search plans. Bond Relief : Yields retreated after U.S. data showed higher layoffs and Fed officials flagged “downside risks” to jobs. Energy Drag : Oil stocks ...

 The upcoming earnings season is shaping up to be a high-stakes moment for U.S. tech giants. Eyes are on  Netflix, NVIDIA, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet , all poised to deliver impactful results.  Netflix Kicks Off Earnings Season  Netflix will be the first major tech name to report, officially launching this quarter’s earnings wave. Expectations are high: Revenue : $11.04B (+15.51% YoY) EPS : $7.07 (+44.8% YoY) Strong growth and expanding margins suggest confidence in subscriber and content strategies.  NVIDIA: AI Powerhouse Still Charging Ahead NVIDIA continues to lead the AI wave with: Revenue growth : +51.86% EPS growth : +38.66% This reflects sustained enterprise demand for AI chips and infrastructure, positioning NVIDIA as a core AI winner. Meta & Alphabet: Digital Ad Titans Stay Resilient Despite economic pressure, both companies are expected to post solid numbers: Meta : +14.25% revenue growth Alphabet : +10.73% revenue growth Both platforms benefit f...

Market Movers & Bold Bets Opendoor (OPEN) just pulled off a jaw-dropping  200% rally in a month , catching fire after EMJ Capital’s Eric Jackson called it a potential  “100-bagger.”  With Zillow and Redfin bowing out of iBuying, Opendoor is left holding the crown. Jackson’s math? $12B revenue x 5x multiple =  $82 stock target  (from $0.82!)  Golden Silence Before the Storm Gold prices stay cool ahead of  ECB talks and Powell’s speech , hovering around  $3,354/oz.  Investors are eyeing central bank cues and trade tensions, while demand in India remains sluggish. Other metals? Quietly creeping up: → Silver +0.2% | Platinum +0.4% | Palladium +0.6% Earnings Avalanche This Week Brace yourself. Major players are stepping up: 🟠  Monday : Verizon, Domino’s 🟠  Tuesday : Coca-Cola, Lockheed Martin, GM 🟠  Wednesday : Google, Tesla, IBM 🟠  Thursday : Intel, Nasdaq, Honeywell 🟠  Friday : Phillips 66, Charter Comm. All eye...

Investors anticipated that strong earnings from tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta Platforms would fuel a rally in the S&P 500. However, despite meeting or exceeding expectations, these results failed to justify the high valuations of the "Magnificent 7" tech stocks. Consequently, the Magnificent 7 index dropped by 1.8% last week, with only Amazon and Alphabet seeing gains. The main issue is the uncertain profit outlook for 2025 , especially as tech companies ramp up heavy spending on AI infrastructure . Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta collectively spent a record $59 billion on capital expenditures last quarter, with plans to continue significant investment in AI computing power. Key takeaways: Microsoft's AI business expects to reach a $10 billion annual revenue rate, yet this growth comes with high costs , leading to a narrow commercial cloud margin. Microsoft’s shares dropped 6.1% after its earnings report due to concerns over...