Investing Updates : ETF Giants Reshuffle: VOO Claims Top Spot, Is IVV Poised to Overtake SPY as the No. 2 ETF?

Source:

https://www.moomoo.com/community/feed/etf-giants-reshuffle-voo-claims-top-spot-is-ivv-poised-114035668681110

Apple Intelligence:

• Largest ETF: Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) surpassed SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) as the world’s largest ETF.
• Reason for Success: VOO’s low expense ratio (0.03%) compared to SPY (0.09%) attracted more investors.
• Growth Trend: VOO’s AUM surpassed SPY’s in a shorter time and experienced higher annual inflows.

• Vanguard’s ETF Success: Vanguard’s unique ETF structure and ecosystem have attracted significant investment, with VOO receiving $154 billion since 2022.
• Market Dominance: VOO, while not dominating trading volume like SPY, thrives on long-term capital and is favored by retail investors.
• Competition and Growth: BlackRock’s IVV, with its low expense ratio and growing AUM, is poised to surpass SPY as the second-largest ETF.

• Expense Ratio Impact: A 0.06% difference in expense ratio can result in nearly $15,000 more after 30 years, highlighting the importance of expense ratios for long-term investors.
• Investment Inflows: IVV attracted significantly more investment inflows than SPY in 2024, suggesting a potential shift in investor preference.
• Performance Comparison: VOO and IVV, with lower expense ratios, have outperformed SPY, leading to their increasing popularity.

• Popular ETFs: VTI, QQQ, VOO, and IVV are popular ETFs.
• VTI Characteristics: Offers exposure to the entire U.S. stock market with a low expense ratio.
• QQQ Characteristics: Tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, heavily weighted towards tech companies, with a higher expense ratio.

Investing Updates: China's Terrific Ten Are Beating Mag 7. Will the Current Momentum Carry On?

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Apple Intelligence:

• Chinese Tech Stock Performance: The Hang Seng TECH Index surged by 23.08% since the start of the year, driven by the performance of major Chinese tech firms known as the ‘Terrific Ten’.

• Government Support: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with leading entrepreneurs, including Jack Ma, to boost entrepreneurial spirit and potentially fuel a long-term rally in Chinese tech stocks.

• Market Sentiment: Despite a slight drop in Hong Kong tech stocks on Monday, analysts view the meeting with President Xi as a positive sign for the sector.

• Government Support for Tech Industry: The meeting highlights the government’s strong backing for the tech industry as a key driver of economic growth.

• Positive Market Sentiment: The meeting is seen as a positive signal for the private sector, potentially leading to further AI-driven market growth and improved sentiment.

• Upcoming Drivers for Chinese Stock Market: Key drivers include the upcoming earnings season and the Two Sessions scheduled for March.

• Tech Giants’ Earnings Outlook: China’s top eight tech giants are experiencing a positive outlook for 2025, with earnings forecasts increasing by over 7% on average since mid-2024.

• Profit Growth Drivers: Industry leaders like Xiaomi, JD.com, and Meituan have raised their profit expectations, driven by factors such as Xiaomi’s robust EV sector and economic stimulus.

• Analyst Forecast Revisions: The initiation of fourth-quarter earnings could lead to upward revisions in analyst forecasts to align with recent price increases.

• Two Sessions Impact: China’s annual parliamentary meeting, the Two Sessions, starting on March 5, 2025, is expected to significantly influence the Chinese stock market due to discussions on policy goals and economic stimuli.

• Analyst Predictions: Deutsche Bank analyst Peter Milliken predicts a gradual elimination of the “valuation discount” on Chinese stocks in 2025, urging investors to reevaluate China’s competitiveness.

• DeepSeek’s Influence: Invesco’s Ma Lei highlights DeepSeek’s competitive AI performance at lower costs, suggesting it could catalyze a reevaluation of the Chinese stock market and benefit listed companies.

• Positive Market Sentiment: HSBC views DeepSeek positively, citing technological advancements and cost benefits.

• Growth Sectors: DeepSeek is expected to boost investment sentiment in Chinese growth sectors, particularly AI applications, computational power, and humanoid robots.

• Market Outlook: AI-related sectors are anticipated to be a highlight in the Chinese stock market during the first quarter of 2025.

Opinion:

Nice chart of Mag 7 vs Terrific 10.

Innovation happens when there's competition. 

Just hope there's more peace between the countries 😅

Investing Updates : Alibaba, Grab, Walmart Earnings; Fed Minutes; Manufacturing Update: What to Watch This Week

Source:

https://ttm.financial/news/2512515499?lang=en_US&edition=fundamental

Apple Intelligence:

• Market Closure: U.S. markets will be closed on Monday for Presidents Day.

• Earnings Reports: Arista Networks, Devon Energy, Medtronic, and Occidental Petroleum report on Tuesday, followed by Analog Devices and Garmin on Wednesday. Alibaba Group Holding, Block, Booking Holdings, Newmont, and Walmart will be Thursday’s highlights.

• Economic Indicators: Minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee’s late January meeting will be published on Wednesday afternoon. S&P Global will release both its Manufacturing and Services Purchasing Managers’ Indexes for February on Friday. Housing data to watch this week will include the National Association of Home Builders’ Housing Market Index for February on Tuesday, the Census Bureau’s housing starts for January on Wednesday, and the National Association of Realtors’ existing-home sales for January on Friday.

• Market Closure: Equity and fixed-income markets are closed on Presidents Day.

• Earnings Reports: Companies like Arista, Cadence Design Systems, Celanese, and others will release quarterly results on Tuesday.

• Economic Indicators: The National Association of Home Builders releases its Housing Market Index for February on Tuesday, and the Census Bureau reports new residential construction data for January on Wednesday.

• Earnings Reports: Akamai Technologies, Alibaba, Baxter International, Block, Booking, Builders FirstSource, CenterPoint Energy, Cheniere Energy, Copart, Epam Systems, Hasbro, Insulet, LKQ, Live Nation, Newmont, Nu Holdings, Pool Corp., Quanta Services, Southern Co., Targa Resources, and Walmart hold conference calls to discuss quarterly results.

• Economic Indicators: S&P Global releases Manufacturing and Services Purchasing Managers’ Indexes for February.

• Housing Market: The National Association of Realtors reports existing-home sales for January.

Opinion:

Should be a normal sideways week for markets.

Alibaba, Walmart and Grab will be grabbing attention.

Grok 3 chatbot would be an interesting AI development.

Investing Updates : Here's the Breakdown for January CPI, in One Chart

Source:

https://www.moomoo.com/community/feed/here-s-the-breakdown-for-january-cpi-in-one-chart-113991310704645

Apple Intelligence:

• Inflation Rate: The annual inflation rate in the US increased to 3% in January 2025.
• Food Costs: Food costs rose by 2.5% YoY, consistent with the previous month’s data.
• Energy Costs: Energy costs increased by 1.0% YoY, after a 0.5% decrease in December.

Opinion:

Everyone thinks trump's policies will increase inflation even further 😅

More positive data is now required to boost market sentiment. End of wars might do it too.

Volatile times ahead.

Investing Updates : What to Expect in the Week Ahead (COIN, APP, SMCI Earnings; US January CPI)

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Apple Intelligence:

• Earnings Release Date: Coinbase will announce its Q4 2024 financial results on February 13, 2025, after the market closes.
• Revenue and EPS Projections: $1.75 billion in revenue (83.80% year-over-year increase) and an EPS of $1.90 (82.82% year-over-year increase).
• Key Highlights: Strong double-digit growth in transaction revenue and subscription & services.

• SMCI Earnings Release: SMCI will release its fiscal Q2 2025 update on February 11, after the market close.
• SMCI Earnings Forecast: Analysts expect SMCI to report revenue of $5.78 billion, a 57.60% increase, and an EPS of $0.53, up 4.71%.
• Applovin Earnings Release: Applovin will release its Q4 financial results after market close on Wednesday.

• Shopify Earnings Release: Shopify will release its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results on Tuesday, February 11.
• Analyst Expectations: Analysts anticipate a strong performance with a 27.4% year-over-year increase in revenue to $2.73 billion and a 71.2% rise in EPS to $0.43.
• Shopify Business Strategy: Shopify focuses on e-commerce software and services, reducing exposure to tariffs, and leveraging strategic growth drivers like attracting enterprise-level businesses and enhancing its platform with AI and automation.

Opinion:

Quite a few important companies are reporting earnings this week.

Plenty of data tabled for release also.

Markets should be volatile.

Investing Updates : Here's the Breakdown for US January Nonfarm Payrolls, in One Chart

Source: 

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Apple Intelligence:

• Job Market Performance (January 2025): The US economy added 143,000 jobs, falling short of expectations and revised December figures.
• Sectoral Performance: Healthcare, retail trade, social assistance, and government employment experienced job gains.
• Unemployment Rate: The unemployment rate decreased to 4.0%, reaching its lowest point since May 2024.

Opinion:

So many things happening in the world right now. DeepSeek, Trump Tariffs/Policies, etc.

Not sure how important data is for market actions 😂.

For FED, this is probably quite important.

Investing Updates : Vanguard Cuts Fees on Dozens of ETFs, Mutual Funds

Source: https://www.etf.com/sections/news/vanguard-cuts-fees-dozens-etfs-mutual-funds?utm_source=yahoo-finance&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yahoo-finance-rss

Apple Intelligence:

• Fee Reduction Impact: Vanguard’s fee cuts will save investors over $350 million in 2025.

• Fee Reduction Scope: The fee cuts apply to 168 mutual fund and ETF share classes, including both active and passive strategies.

• Fee Reduction Rationale: Lower costs enable investors to keep more of their returns, which compound over time.

• Fee Reduction Timing: May benefit bond investors as yields are expected to stabilize at higher levels.

• Performance of Vanguard Funds: 91% of active bond funds and ETFs outperformed their peer group average over the past decade.

• Expense Ratio Reduction Scope: Applies to U.S. equity, international equity, and money market funds, with immediate effect.

Opinion:

Good news for ETF lovers.

Hope more will follow suit to cut fees.

Investing Updates : February's Must-See Financial Events: Nvidia and Alphabet Earnings, Inflation Data

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DeepSeek:

Summary of February's Key Financial Events:

January Recap:

U.S. stocks surged in January, with the S&P 500 reaching a record high of 6,128 (up 3.22% by Jan. 30). Major tech firms like Tesla, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple kicked off earnings season, while Chinese equities rallied sharply (+8.1% for the NASDAQ Golden Dragon China Index) driven by advancements in AI models.

February Highlights:

1. Earnings Spotlight: 

   - Alphabet (Google): Reports post-market on Feb. 4. Investors will focus on growth in Google Services/Cloud, 2025 guidance, and potential impacts of AI developments (e.g., DeepSeek).  

   - Nvidia: Releases results on Feb. 26. Key focus includes demand for its high-end AI chips amid competition from cost-efficient alternatives like DeepSeek, AI industry trends, and implications for semiconductor sector valuations.  

2. Macroeconomic Events:

   - Feb. 7: U.S. non-farm payrolls and unemployment data.  

   - Feb. 12: CPI inflation report.  

   - Feb. 19: FOMC meeting minutes release.  

   These indicators will clarify the U.S. economic outlook and shape expectations for the Fed’s rate-cut trajectory, influencing market volatility.

Why It Matters:

Alphabet and Nvidia’s earnings could signal tech sector health and AI momentum, while inflation and labor data will affect monetary policy bets. Investors will reassess risks and opportunities in equities amid evolving macroeconomic and competitive landscapes.

Opinion:

All eyes on U.S. CPI and Nvidia results. 

DeepSeek has caused some fear in U.S.

As ever, expect the unexpected. Might turn ultra bearish or bullish anytime.

Investing Updates : Big Tech Earnings, a Key Fed Meeting, U.S. GDP and PCE Datas: What to Know This Week

URL: https://ttm.financial/news/2506362662?lang=en_US&edition=fundamental

DeepSeek:

This week is packed with significant events for investors, including major earnings reports, key Federal Reserve and European Central Bank (ECB) meetings, and important economic data releases. Here's a summary:

Key Events:

1. Federal Reserve Meeting (Wednesday):

   - The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25% to 4.5%.

   - Focus will be on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference for insights into future rate decisions.

2. European Central Bank Meeting (Thursday):

   - The ECB is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% to 2.75%, continuing its rate-cutting trend from 2024.

3. Earnings Season:

   - Monday: AT&T, Nucor, and others report.

   - Tuesday: General Motors, Lockheed Martin, Starbucks, and more.

   - Wednesday: Meta, Microsoft, Tesla, IBM, and others.

   - Thursday: Apple, Intel, Mastercard, Visa, and more.

   - Friday: Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and others.

4. Economic Data Releases:

   - **Tuesday:** December durable goods orders (expected +0.8% month-over-month).

   - **Thursday:** Advance estimate of Q4 GDP growth (expected 2.6%, down from 3.1% in Q3).

   - **Friday:** December PCE price index (expected +2.5% year-over-year, core PCE +2.8%).

Other Highlights:

- Housing Data: New-home sales (Monday) and pending home sales (Thursday) will provide insights into the housing market.

- Chicago Business Barometer (Friday): Expected to rise slightly to 39.6 in January.

Market Focus:

- Investors will closely watch the Fed and ECB for signals on future monetary policy.

- Earnings reports from Big Tech (Meta, Microsoft, Apple) and other major companies will drive market sentiment.

- Economic data, particularly GDP and PCE, will offer clues on the health of the U.S. economy and inflation trends.

This week’s events will provide critical insights into the direction of monetary policy, corporate performance, and economic growth as 2025 begins.

Opinion:

Holiday week for Asia region. Fed policy decision on Wed and Big Tech earnings are key events for market. Will watch on the sidelines, not buying anything yet.

Technology Updates : Microsoft’s Update Decision—Google Disappears On PCs, Androids, iPhones

URL: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2025/01/26/microsoft-just-made-google-disappear-on-your-iphone-android-and-pc/

DeepSeek:

In a recent development, Microsoft has implemented updates that effectively make Google disappear from search results on Bing, both on PCs and mobile devices. This move is seen as part of the ongoing rivalry between Microsoft and Google, with Microsoft attempting to limit Google's dominance in the search and browser markets. When users search for "Google" on Bing, they are presented with a "Promoted by Microsoft" search box, reducing the need to navigate to Google. This tactic follows Microsoft's earlier attempt to mimic Google's search results interface, which was later reversed.

Microsoft is also making it harder for users to find and download Google Chrome via Bing, further intensifying the competition. These updates, while clever, are unlikely to significantly dent Google's market dominance, as the real game-changer is expected to be AI-driven search innovations. Both companies are heavily investing in AI, with Google advancing its Gemini AI and Microsoft rebranding its Office suite to "Microsoft 365 Copilot," integrating AI features. However, Microsoft's rebranding has faced criticism for being confusing and poorly executed.

In addition to these competitive maneuvers, Microsoft has introduced a controversial update that keeps users logged into their accounts by default, raising security concerns, especially on shared or public devices. Users are advised to use private browsing to mitigate risks.

The ongoing rivalry between Microsoft and Google highlights the high stakes in the tech industry, particularly as AI continues to evolve and potentially reshape the landscape of search and productivity tools. Both companies are leveraging their strengths—Microsoft in productivity software and Google in search and browsing—while experimenting with new strategies to gain an edge. However, the ultimate winner may be determined by who can best harness AI to revolutionize user experiences.

Opinion:

Intricate battles between Big Tech. I think the constant re-branding is not ideal. Just use numbering systems unless there's a major change...

Investing Updates : What to Expect in the Week Ahead (Earnings from NFLX and Airline Stocks; Trump Inauguration)

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Apple Intelligence:

Investors are closely monitoring corporate earnings reports, particularly from Netflix and airline stocks, as well as the potential impact of Trump’s inauguration on market dynamics.  Economic indicators like consumer sentiment, existing home sales, and jobless claims will also be crucial in shaping market movements.

Opinion:

All focus is on Trump's inauguration. Celebrations are great for happiness 😄. I think it will be bullish this week. 

Investing Updates: Trump's Inauguration 2025: Tradition, Corporate Support, and Market Implications for the First 100 Days

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BoltAI:

Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States is set for January 20, 2025, with investors closely monitoring its potential effects on financial markets. The inauguration ceremony will begin at 12:00 PM Eastern Time on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, featuring the swearing-in of Vice President-elect JD Vance followed by President-elect Trump, who will deliver an inaugural address outlining his vision. Traditional events like the inaugural luncheon and parade will follow, concluding with celebratory balls across Washington, D.C.

Prominent tech companies, including Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, have significantly contributed to the inaugural fund, which has reached over $200 million, indicating strong corporate support and interest in the new administration's anticipated policies.
Historically, the first 100 days of a presidency can affect stock market performance, with past administrations showing varied results: Obama's first 100 days saw a 7% gain in the S&P 500, Trump's in 2017 saw a 5.5% increase, and Biden's first 100 days witnessed over a 10% rise. While the initial phase of a presidency can set the market tone, numerous factors can influence performance, making it crucial for investors to stay diversified and informed about ongoing policy changes and economic conditions.

Opinion:

An interesting infographic. Can't go against the data. I think green is the way.

Investing Updates: Stock Investors Brace for Possibly the 'Most Important Inflation Reading in Recent Memory'

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Apple Intelligence:

Investors are closely watching the December consumer-price index (CPI) report, expecting it to show a slight increase in annual inflation to 2.9%. A higher-than-expected CPI could lead to increased Treasury yields, potentially impacting stock valuations and causing a reevaluation of the Fed’s interest rate plans. While a lower CPI might provide temporary relief, market participants are more concerned about potential upward pressure on inflation.

Investing Updates: JPMorgan Chase, UnitedHealth, TSMC, Goldman Sachs, and More Stocks to Watch This Week

URL: https://ttm.financial/news/2503739675?lang=en_US&edition=fundamental

Gemini Summarized:

This week, investors will focus on two key events:

• Inflation Data:
  • Wednesday: Consumer Price Index (CPI) release.
  • Tuesday: Producer Price Index (PPI) release. These reports will provide crucial insights into the Federal Reserve's ongoing battle against inflation.
• Earnings Season:
  • Several major banks (JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup) will report earnings on Wednesday.
  • Other significant companies like Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing will follow on Thursday.

Other Economic Data:

• Tuesday: National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index.
• Thursday: Retail Sales report.

This week will be crucial for investors as they assess the economic landscape and gauge the impact of these key events on the market.

Investing Updates: Here's the Breakdown for US December Nonfarm Payrolls, in One Chart

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Gemini Summarized:

The US economy added 256,000 jobs in December 2024, exceeding market expectations. Key sectors like healthcare, government, and retail saw growth, while manufacturing declined. This follows a year of job growth, though at a slower pace than 2023. The strong jobs report negatively impacted stock futures.

Investing Updates: What to Expect in the Week Ahead (FOMC Minutes; Non-Farm Payrolls)

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Gemini Summarized:

The upcoming week in the US markets will be significant, particularly with two key events:

• Non-Farm Payrolls Report (January 10th): Investors will closely watch this report for signs of economic strength. Expectations are for moderate job growth and a stable unemployment rate.

• FOMC Meeting Minutes: These minutes will provide insights into the Federal Reserve's thinking behind their recent interest rate cut. The Fed is likely to emphasize caution and the need to closely monitor inflation and the impact of recent policy changes.

These events will likely cause some volatility in the stock market as investors assess their implications for the overall economic outlook and future interest rate moves.

Investing Updates: ETFs could face obstacles in 2025 after bumper year

URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/etfs-could-face-obstacles-2025-110511236.html

Gemini Summarized:

Key Takeaways:

• Record Inflows: US ETFs experienced a record $1.1 trillion in inflows in 2024, nearly doubling the previous year's figures.

• Driving Factors:
• Bull market in the US.
• Innovation in cryptocurrency and options-based ETFs.
• Growing investor preference for ETFs over mutual funds.

• 2025 Challenges:
• Increased Competition: A crowded ETF market may lead to increased competition and closures of underperforming funds.
• Navigating Innovation: Determining which new products will resonate with investors.

• Continued Growth: Despite challenges, the ETF industry is expected to continue growing significantly in 2025.
  • New product launches, including spot bitcoin ETFs, are expected to continue.
  • Options-based strategies like buffered and defined outcome ETFs are gaining popularity.

In essence: While 2024 was a record year for US ETFs, the industry faces new challenges in 2025, including increased competition and the need to identify successful innovations. However, strong growth is still anticipated.

Investing Updates: January's Must-see Financial Events: CES 2025, Q4 Earnings Season, and Trump's Inauguration Day

URL: https://www.moomoo.com/community/feed/january-s-must-see-financial-events-ces-2025-q4-earnings-113744999284741

OpenAI Summarized:

January 2025 is set to be an exciting month for investors and observers. Key financial events include:

• CES 2025 (Jan 7-10): The premier tech event begins with NVIDIA’s keynote on Jan 6, showcasing cutting-edge innovations from companies like Intel, AMD, and Samsung.

• FOMC Minutes (Jan 8): Insights into the Fed’s December monetary policy decisions will be released.

• Q4 Earnings Season (Jan 15): Major banks, including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, will report their earnings.

• Trump’s Inauguration Day (Jan 20): Donald Trump will begin his second term, signing executive orders on border security and energy.

Investing Updates: Wall Street’s Forecasts for 2025: S&P 500 May Jump Above 7,000 Points

URL: https://ttm.financial/news/1175058181?lang=en_US&edition=fundamental

Gemini Summarized:

Summary:

• Consensus Bullish Outlook: Most major banks predict another strong year for the S&P 500 in 2025, with target prices ranging from 6,500 to 7,007.

• Key Drivers:
• Easing Monetary Policy: Lower interest rates are expected to boost stock valuations.
• Strong Earnings Growth: Projections for double-digit earnings growth across sectors.
• AI-Driven Growth: Increased investment in AI is seen as a significant driver.
• Economic Recovery: Continued economic expansion and improving market breadth.
• Political Factors: A more business-friendly environment under the new administration.

• Investment Strategies:
• Diversification: Banks recommend diversifying portfolios beyond Big Tech, focusing on sectors like financials, communications, and consumer staples.
• Mid-Cap Growth: Favorable outlook for mid-sized growth companies.
• Value Stocks: Some banks anticipate a resurgence of value stocks.
• AI-Related Companies: Investing in companies that are leveraging AI technology.

Investing Updates: Apple Poised to Become First $4 Trillion Company Amid Investor Optimism on Product Surge

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Gemini summarized:

Apple's stock price has been on the rise recently, reaching a record high of $258. This has led to speculation that Apple could become the first company to reach a market valuation of $4 trillion.

Analysts are optimistic about Apple's future, citing factors such as strong holiday season sales for the iPhone 16 series, anticipation of a major iPhone upgrade cycle, and Apple's plans to pivot toward artificial intelligence, robotics, and smart homes.

However, there are also some concerns about Apple's stock price, such as its high price-to-earnings ratio and the potential for retaliatory tariffs from China.

Overall, the outlook for Apple is positive, but there are some risks to consider.