Good MorningVolatility subsided in the prior week but remains elevated relative to historical norms. This has the market set up for a significant move, but the direction is unclear. With tariffs still a threat and the outlook for earnings diminishing, the likely scenario is another spike in fear leading to a retest of the recent S&P 500 lows. Such a move could be catalyzed at any time if the tariff situation begins to escalate again.
A question on investors' minds is interest rates. The President called again for the Fed to lower interest rates, which they are likely to do, but later in the year. The odds of a cut in early May are very low, but the odds of up to four 25-basis-point reductions by the end of the year are rising. The risk is that the US and world enter a protracted recession in which lower rates have little impact on activity. Featured: The "Compressed Spring" Smart Money Crypto Strategy (Crypto 101 Media) 
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Stocks | | | Wall Street weakened as investors worldwide get more skeptical about U.S. investments because of President Donald Trump’s trade war and his criticism of the Federal Reserve, which are shaking the traditional order Read the Full Story |
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Stocks | | | Asian shares were mostly higher in thin Good Friday trading after a bumpy ride on Wall Street, where the Dow industrials lost 1.3% as UnitedHealth shed more than a fifth of its value due to a weaker-than-expected profit report. U.S. stock and bond markets will be closed on Friday. Tokyo's Nikkei 225... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Among the threats tariffs pose to the U.S. economy, none may be as strange as the sell-off in the dollar.Currencies rise and fall all the time because of inflation fears, central bank moves and other factors. But economists worry that the recent drop in the dollar is so dramatic that it reflects som... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Surging U.S. tariffs will weaken the global economy and push up inflation this year, according to projections to be released next week by the International Monetary Fund.The IMF’s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, said Thursday that the Trump administration’s sharp increases in duties have ca... Read the Full Story |
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Several stocks just announced share buyback authorizations, indicating their intentions to return substantial capital to shareholders. These names range in size from mid-cap to large-cap to one of the largest publicly traded companies in the world. Below are the details on these three names.
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Applied Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: APLD) designs and operates purpose-built artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. The computer and technology sector company originally provided cryptocurrency mining hosting services, as Applied Blockchain provided hosting services for one of the l... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Donald Trump has stepped up his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the same time that the Supreme Court is considering a case that could make it easier for the president to fire him. The developments are occurring against a backdrop of wider turmoil in the economy and financial market... Read the Full Story |
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J.B. Hunt’s (NASDAQ: JBHT) stock share price came under pressure with the threat of tariffs and their economic impact and fell to a new low following its Q1 release. The low was catalyzed by tepid guidance relative to analysts' forecasts and the price target reset it caused. The takeaway i... Read the Full Story |
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Furniture manufacturer Lovesac Co. (NASDAQ: LOVE) has evolved from a gimmicky oversized foam beanbag chair maker to a higher-end furniture brand anchored around its modular, proprietary trademarked “Sactionals.”
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AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: APP), a mobile marketing platform, has presented a contrasting image for tech sector investors. The company’s share price soared past $500 after the announcement of outstanding full-year 2024 financial results in February 2025. However, this peak was shor... Read the Full Story |
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Monday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in the Google Play and YouTube; and devices, as well as in the provision of YouTube consumer subscription services. The Google Cloud segment offers infrastructure, cybersecurity, databases, analytics, AI, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells healthcare-related and internet services. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. | Should I Buy Alphabet Stock? GOOGL Bull and Bear Case Explained
These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Alphabet was last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM.
Alphabet Bull Case -
The current stock price is around $2,800, reflecting strong market confidence in Google's growth potential.
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Google's diverse revenue streams from its Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments provide stability and growth opportunities.
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Recent advancements in AI and machine learning technologies position Google as a leader in innovation, enhancing its competitive edge.
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The Google Cloud segment has seen significant growth, with increasing demand for cloud services among enterprises, contributing to higher revenue.
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Google's strong brand recognition and user base across various platforms, including YouTube and Google Search, ensure a steady flow of advertising revenue.
Alphabet Bear Case -
Regulatory scrutiny and potential antitrust actions could impact Google's operations and profitability in the future.
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Increased competition in the cloud services market from other tech giants may affect Google's market share and pricing power.
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Dependence on advertising revenue makes Google vulnerable to economic downturns that could reduce ad spending.
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Recent privacy concerns and data protection regulations may lead to increased compliance costs and impact user trust.
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Fluctuations in the stock market can lead to volatility in Google's stock price, which may deter risk-averse investors.
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