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Volatility outlook for the week of February 10, 2025
1. Weekly closing data of major indices Compared to January 31, 2025, the major indices showed mixed performance with modest volatility...

Ken Philips
Feb 95 min read


The collapsed Honda-Nissan merger: a reflection of Japan's merger challenges
On February 5, 2025, the proposed merger between Honda and Nissan, two of Japan's automotive giants, was called off due to irreconcilable...

Ken Philips
Feb 83 min read


Amazon.com (AMZN) Q4 2024 earnings call analysis
Amazon delivered solid Q4 2024 results, reporting $187.8 billion in revenue, a 10% year-over-year increase. Adjusted for foreign exchange...

Ken Philips
Feb 83 min read


From Gaza's first five-star hotel to Trump's bold proposal
In 2011, Gaza witnessed the opening of its first five-star hotel, the Al-Mashtal, a symbol of resilience and aspiration in a region...

Ken Philips
Feb 74 min read


Alphabet (GOOG) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Analysis
Alphabet delivered solid Q4 2024 results, reporting $96.5 billion in revenue, a 12% year-over-year increase. For the full year, revenue...

Ken Philips
Feb 63 min read


Volatility outlook for the week of February 3, 2025
1. Weekly closing data of major indices Compared to January 24, 2025, the major indices experienced mixed performance with notable...

Ken Philips
Feb 34 min read


Trump's tariff strategy: a proven playbook for quick negotiations
President Donald J. Trump's recent imposition of tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China has reignited discussions on his...

Ken Philips
Feb 23 min read


Microsoft Q2 2025 Earnings Call
1. Earnings Overview: Microsoft reported $69.6 billion in revenue for Q2 2025, reflecting a 12% year-over-year increase, driven by strong...

Ken Philips
Feb 13 min read


Apple (AAPL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Analysis
1. Revenue Growth Apple reported $124.3 billion in revenue for Q1 2025, marking a 4% year-over-year increase and setting a new all-time...

Ken Philips
Feb 14 min read


Meta (META) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Analysis
1. Revenue Growth Meta delivered an exceptionally strong quarter, reporting $48.39 billion in revenue for Q4 2024, a 21% year-over-year...

Ken Philips
Feb 15 min read


DeepSeek: the new Covid? How a false AI narrative wiped out billions
Yesterday, we asked DeepSeek a straightforward question: “Who is the President of Taiwan?” The response we received was not an objective...

Ken Philips
Jan 294 min read


DeepSeek's GPU strategy: Why Nvidia's stock drop does not make sense
This is our second article about Nvidia and DeepSeek today, where we delved deeper into DeepSeek's claims. Many people may be surprised...

Ken Philips
Jan 283 min read


NVIDIA’s future growth potential: a post-January 2025 analysis
On January 27, 2025, NVIDIA's stock dropped 16.9% to $118.42, reflecting market concerns over AI infrastructure spending shifts and...

Ken Philips
Jan 283 min read


Volatility Outlook - Week of January 27, 2025
1. Weekly Closing Data of Major Indices As of January 24, 2025, the major indices closed as follows, with percentage changes compared to...

Ken Philips
Jan 263 min read


Humans vs. AI: how ethics are formed and where they fail
The rise of artificial intelligence forces us to confront a fascinating and urgent question: how do we and AI compare when it comes to...

Ken Philips
Jan 254 min read


JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Analysis
1. Revenue Growth JPMorgan Chase reported $43.7 billion in revenue, marking a 10% year-over-year increase. This strong growth was driven...

Ken Philips
Jan 192 min read


Goldman Sachs (GS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Analysis
1. Revenue Growth Goldman Sachs demonstrated exceptional revenue growth, reporting $13.87 billion in revenue, a 22.54% year-over-year...

Ken Philips
Jan 193 min read


VIX Outlook - Week of January 20, 2025
1. Weekly Closing Data of Major Indices As of January 17, 2025, the major indices closed as follows, with percentage changes compared to...

Ken Philips
Jan 194 min read


Nikola Tesla: Energy as a universal force and the vision of a harmonious future
When we think of Nikola Tesla, images of the brilliant inventor and his groundbreaking contributions to electricity and technology often...

Ken Philips
Jan 183 min read


VIX Outlook - Week of January 13th, 2025
As of January 10, 2025, the major indices closed as follows, with percentage changes compared to their January 3, 2025, closing values:...

Ken Philips
Jan 133 min read
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