📘Meta’s 10% Surge: Is It the Big Tech AI Monetization Leader Over Microsoft? Meta just lit up the market with a 10% rally, sending waves across Big Tech watchers and investors alike. The surge isn’t just about short-term trading—it’s a statement that Meta’s AI strategy might finally be paying off. With Microsoft also making massive strides in AI, from enterprise solutions to ChatGPT-powered products, the spotlight is on which tech giant is truly winning the race to monetize artificial intelligence. Meta’s strength comes from its massive social media ecosystem, where AI is increasingly driving ad targeting, content creation, and even immersive experiences like the metaverse. Microsoft, on the other hand, leverages AI in cloud computing, enterprise software, and partnerships with OpenAI. So,

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$Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ Meta Platforms just delivered a jaw-dropping +10% single-session rally, emerging as a standout performer while broader markets whipsawed and precious metals cooled off. This surge underscores Meta's impressive scale: FY2025 revenue soared to $200.97 billion, marking the first time crossing the $200 billion threshold with a robust +22% year-over-year increase. Q4 revenue accelerated +24% year-over-year, fueled by strong ad growth and AI-driven efficiencies. Despite heavy AI investments, Meta posted $60.5 billion in net income and maintained an enviable 41% operating margin — a testament to disciplined execution in a competitive landscape. 📈 When stacked against peers, Meta shines in consumer-facing AI monetization throu

📈 Meta Platforms: Market’s Risk-On Winner Amid Whipsawing Precious Metals $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$   Last week, markets were volatile: • Gold and silver both sold off sharply, with large intraday swings reflecting risk-off flows. • SLV (Silver ETF) and GLD (Gold ETF) experienced significant range expansion. • But one stock stood out: Meta Platforms (META) surged as much as ~10% in a single session. Here’s what was driving that behavior, with data from last week: ⸻ 🧠 1. Meta’s Strong Earnings Data Provided a Catalyst Meta reported FY 2025 revenue of $200.97 billion, up +22% YoY, the first time crossing the $200B mark. Q4 revenue was up +24% YoY, despite aggressive AI investments. Meta also generated $60.

Meta 4Q25 Review: Why The Stock Can Go Up With Higher Opex And Capex $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$   's Q4 report delivered a clean message: the top line re-accelerated on both ad volume and pricing, while management simultaneously raised the 2026 investment envelope—yet paired it with a stronger growth outlook and an explicit statement that 2026 operating income should exceed 2025, easing fears of an ROI collapse. Financial Snapshot Revenue: $59.893B (+24% YoY). Total costs & expenses: $35.148B (+40% YoY) , the cost curve is steep, reflecting AI talent + R&D + infrastructure load. Operating income: $24.745B, 41% operating margin. Net income: $22.768B, (+38% YoY)  Three Things to Watch 1. The "w

Meta's explosive rally and fundamentals suggest it has emerged as the most efficient AI monetizer in Big Tech—for now. However, sustaining its margins while funding AI's "arms race" will depend on its unique advantages vs. peers. Let's dissect: 1. Meta vs. Microsoft vs. Google: Who's Winning AI Monetization? Key Takeaway: Meta's AI monetization is direct and immediate—it uses AI to refine ad targeting (driving 24% revenue growth) and boost engagement (Reels watch time +25% YoY). Unlike Microsoft (enterprise contracts) or Google (Search/Cloud), Meta's AI spend directly feeds its core profit engine. This makes its ROI more visible and margins defensible. 2. Why Meta's Margins Can Stay Above 40% AI Efficiency Loop: Meta's AI investments (Llama models, recommendation algorithms) directly reduc

Can Meta’s Rally Last? Bullish factors supporting continued strength: Meta’s fourth-quarter results exceeded expectations on both revenue and earnings, driven by robust advertising performance and stronger guidance for the first quarter of 2026. Analysts have responded with raised price targets, and the stock has reclaimed key technical levels following the earnings surge.  Option markets imply elevated volatility but still show room for upside continuation over the coming week, indicating that traders are positioning for further gains.  Capex increases, while large, are being underwritten by strong ad cash flows, differentiating Meta from peers where high investment is a bigger near-term drag.  Risks that could limit the rally: Elevated capital expenditure for 2026 (up to U

Comprehensive Analysis of Meta Platforms' Recent Earnings and Outlook Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has been a significant player in the technology sector, and its recent earnings reports and future outlook are closely watched by investors. Recent Earnings Performance Meta Platforms has demonstrated strong financial performance in recent quarters. For instance, in its Q4 2025 earnings report, Meta exceeded analyst expectations on several key metrics: Revenue: Meta reported robust revenue growth, driven by strong advertising demand and increased engagement across its family of apps (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger). The company's advertising business continues to be its primary revenue driver. Net Income and EPS: The company also reported significant increases in net income and

🌟🌟🌟A wild high stakes earnings week is unfolding this  week.  Here is my prediction for 4 of the Mag 7 post earnings: Apple - C: Slight Dip. This is because of investor anxiety over profit margins and a lack of clear monetisation AI strategy. Concerns about a potential slowdown in iPhone demand in key markets like China. Tesla - B Slight Gain: Despite declining vehicle sales & margin pressures, TSLA found support in investor optimism about future ventures like Robotaxi business & AI initiatives.  Energy storage division is a bright spot with higher profit margins. Microsoft - C: Slight Dip.  MSFT is weighed down by investor unease regarding rising capital expenditure needed to build AI & Cloud infrastructure at large scale. Meta - C Slight Dip: This reflect

$Microsoft(MSFT)$   Use the moving averages to guide you. Usually, they will coincide with a horizontal support of you look left of the price chart.  Thats because price action and manipulation will bring the moving average to a horizontal support where accumulation takes place. That's when buyers come in and support the price. Here some rough numbers.  100 ma 447 150ma 417 200ma 372 If you don't own MSFT, can buy around 100m levels. That's where analyst's lowest price target is. Thanks to Tiger brokers information in App.  If you already own, wait until it falls lower for a better entry or lower your average cost.

Microsoft Q2 FY26 earnings (Dec. quarter): ☁️ Azure +38% fx neutral. • Revenue +17% Y/Y to $81.3B ($1.0B beat). • Gross margin 68% (-1pp Y/Y)  • Operating margin 47% (+2pp Y/Y). • Non-GAAP EPS $4.14 ($0.22 beat). • $10B gains from investments in OpenAI. Data and earnings chart are from X user economyapp. The stock fell since earnings was announced. Expect some volatility.

I plan to just sell in strength for those going up >5%. Wait for next dip to pick up again...like when the dust settled after reporting season.

My predictions, TSLA-C, MSFT-B, META-C, AAPL-B. Reason: TSLA - self driving and human robots are all in the future. What if they fail to launch like Cybertruck? MSFT - it's AI Cape eats into profits. META - weak use case for AI application. Still burning money on Metaverse. Just shut it dwn already. GOOG - front runner in both AI and Quantum. What's not to like. Read my Friday post for details.  You will thank me later.

TSLA - D, MSFT - C, META - C & AAPL - B

While browsing through the list of ‘suggested’ posts, a title caught my eye (see below), and I thought I might learn something new while reading. After reading, I feel that it’s worth the while to share what I have read, with a twist though. Here goes something or nothing, depends on how one interprets the post. Intro. On 14 Jan 2026, Macro Risk Advisors’ John Kolovos appeared on CNBC’s ‘Closing Bell’ to talk about the base case for equity markets. His base case for the S&P 500 in 2026, is around the 7600 or so level. According to him, this year is more about getting the rotations and the risk management right. He also expressed worry associated with (a) mid-term elections, and (b) volatility they tend to bring with them. At the same time, he half expected some kind of downside chop we

🌟🌟🌟Some earnings  weeks test fundamentals.  Next week will test nerves.  The Magnificent 7 - once the market's unstoppable engines - now step into a week loaded with pressure, doubt and macro landmines.  Microsoft and Meta Platforms have lagged.  Apple faces skepticism.  Tesla battles slowing deliveries. If that is not enough, next week the market must also digest FOMC meeting and PCE Inflation report.  These are 2 macro catalysts capable of injecting volatility into the market.  This isn't just earnings season.  It is a psychological stress test.  Apple: The Quiet Giant with a Narrative to Rewrite Apple $Apple(AAPL)$  is expected to post USD 2.65 EPS on USD

The stage is set for a blockbuster earnings showdown as the Magnificent 7 face off against sky-high investor hopes! 😎 With Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Tesla dropping their numbers after hours on January 28, and Apple following suit on January 29, all eyes are on whether these giants can spark a comeback. Over the past year, the Mag 7 crew has trailed the broader market's sizzling gains, leaving shareholders hungry for upside surprises. Microsoft and Meta have felt the heat the most, while Tesla and Apple hover closer but still lag behind. Can killer reports flip the script? Let's dive deep into the drama! 🔍 First up, the forecasts that could make or break portfolios. Analysts are buzzing with predictions, and here's the scoop in a handy table for quick intel: These numbers aren't just s

$Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ $COHERENT(COHR)$  $Corning(GLW)$  I’m tracking a live regime shift at the intersection of AI infrastructure, hyperscaler capex, optical supply chains, and dealer gamma positioning, converging into a liquidity and volatility inflection around $META earnings. This is not a short-term earnings trade. This is a capital rotation signal, a gamma and vanna positioning event, and a higher-timeframe structural validation. 📡 Optical Networking Has Entered a Structural AI Growth Regime Optical networking equities have transitioned into a new momentum, trend, and earnings regime. Lumentum leads on relative strength, followed by

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