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Saudi Aramco’s venture arm, Wa’ed Ventures, has allocated $100 million to invest in artificial intelligence startups, aiming to enhance Saudi Arabia's global competitiveness in the sector. An advisory board, featuring former employees from Meta and Amazon, will guide early-stage investments over the next three years.
Next week, major companies including Alphabet, Meta, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon will report earnings, prompting Jim Cramer to advise investors to remain cautious and analyze results before making decisions. He highlighted the significance of the upcoming nonfarm payroll report, which could influence Federal Reserve rate cuts. Cramer anticipates strong performances from firms like Royal Caribbean, PayPal, and Eli Lilly, while expressing uncertainty about Microsoft’s AI tool and the impact of McDonald’s E. coli outbreak on its earnings.
This week, from October 28 to November 1, several publicly traded companies are set to release their quarterly earnings reports. Notable earnings include Acadia Realty Trust and Bank of Hawaii on Monday, American Tower and Comcast on Tuesday, and Altria and Bristol Myers Squibb on Thursday. The earnings calendar is regularly updated to reflect any changes.
Global markets are poised for volatility as major tech companies, including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft, prepare to announce earnings amid shifting economic data and currency fluctuations. The easing of yields has provided some relief to equities, while concerns over a potential second Trump presidency are strengthening the dollar and Treasury yields. As Europe faces regional challenges and the US navigates political and economic changes, investors are bracing for a turbulent market landscape ahead.
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US equity markets are set for their first losing week in seven, driven by profit-taking ahead of major tech earnings and rising national debt yields. The ASX 200 is also expected to close negatively, influenced by Wall Street losses. Key economic indicators, including the US GDP and job data, are due next week, alongside inflation reports from Australia and Europe.
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Alphabet Inc. is set to release its Q3 2024 earnings on October 30, with expectations of an 18% increase in EPS to $1.84 and a 10% rise in revenue to $86.23 billion. Investors will focus on cloud growth, advertising performance amid competition, and advancements in AI integration, following concerns over rising R&D expenses. Despite recent stock underperformance, analysts maintain a positive outlook, with a one-year price target averaging $202, indicating a potential 22% increase from current levels.
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Jim Cramer emphasized the ongoing importance of fossil fuels, particularly natural gas, in powering the growing energy demands of Big Tech companies like Meta, Nvidia, Google, and Microsoft. He noted that while these firms are investing in renewable energy, the immediate reliance on fossil fuels for data centers remains critical, as the grid struggles to meet their electricity needs. Cramer also argued against the notion that combustion engines will soon become obsolete, highlighting the broader significance of fossil fuels beyond just the automotive sector.
Several Tiger Cubs and related funds are rebounding strongly after significant losses during the bear market, with many nearing their high-water marks. Glenn Kacher’s Light Street Capital leads with a 45% gain this year, driven by investments in AI and semiconductor stocks. Other notable performers include Dan Sundheim’s D1 Capital Partners, up over 34%, and Neeraj Chandra’s Untitled Investments, which has risen 21%.
The enterprise landscape is rapidly shifting towards open source large language models (LLMs), driven by the need for control, customization, and cost efficiency. Major companies like Salesforce and Oracle are integrating open models, reflecting a growing preference for flexibility and reduced vendor lock-in. As costs for LLM deployment plummet, open source solutions are expected to dominate, paralleling historical trends in operating systems and software development.
OpenAI is undergoing significant changes, including the reassignment of safety executive Aleksander Madry and the disbandment of its AGI Readiness and Superalignment teams, amid rising safety concerns and scrutiny from lawmakers. Former team members are being reassigned, while Miles Brundage plans to focus on AI policy research externally, emphasizing that neither OpenAI nor the world is prepared for advanced AI. The company is also restructuring its board and has faced antitrust investigations, highlighting the urgent need for effective oversight in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

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