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This quarter’s Big Tech earnings have painted a mixed but revealing picture of market sentiment, execution, and the sustainability of the AI-driven rally.

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✅ Winners and Surprises

Among the Magnificent 7, only three posted strong rallies post-earnings. These companies likely:

Exceeded expectations not just in revenue or EPS, but in guidance and AI monetisation pathways

Demonstrated operational leverage and improved margins

Avoided overdependence on cyclical segments like hardware or e-commerce

Surprise performer?

Depending on your expectations, Microsoft or Meta may have stood out for their efficient AI integration and relatively disciplined cost management.

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❌ Disappointments: Tesla, Amazon, Apple

Tesla continued to face margin pressure, intensifying EV competition, and delivery uncertainties. Investor patience is clearly wearing thin.

Amazon stumbled despite AWS stabilisation, possibly due to soft forward guidance or lacklustre growth in other segments.

Apple underwhelmed, with hardware softness (especially iPhones in China) and limited near-term AI upside being key concerns.

These results suggest that valuation alone cannot carry stocks, execution and clarity of AI strategy matter more than ever.

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🤖 Is the AI Boom Still the Dominant Theme?

Yes but with more nuance.

AI is still the most powerful secular theme in the market, but we are transitioning from hype to accountability:

Companies are now pressured to show real monetisation (e.g., paid Copilot users, AI-enhanced ad efficiency, inference workloads, AI chip sales)

Investors are more selective, rewarding firms that translate AI investments into tangible outcomes

Valuation discipline is returning; unprofitable names or late AI adopters are lagging

If Nvidia delivers another blockbuster report and raises guidance, it may reignite AI momentum. But if they disappoint, the broader AI trade could cool further in the short term.

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📌 Final Takeaway:

> This quarter didn’t shake faith in Big Tech but it definitely re-ranked the winners and laggards. AI remains king, but the bar for proving value is getting higher. Long-term investors should stay focused on companies turning AI potential into durable cash flow.

Mag 7 Earnings Wrap-up: Is AI Boom Still Driving the Market?

Big Tech's earnings season is nearly complete — with only Nvidia left on deck. Among the Magnificent 7, 3 names rallied after their reports, while Tesla, Amazon and Apple stumbled. As earnings wrap up, one question remains: did this quarter reaffirm your faith in Big Tech? Who surprise you the most? Is AI boom still the best theme in stock market?

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