This week, two Chinese tech giants are stepping into the spotlight: $TENCENT(00700)$ and $BABA-W(09988)$ $Alibaba(BABA)$ Which one are you betting on this earnings season? What to Watch $TENCENT(00700)$ reports on March 18 Wall Street is expecting revenue of about RMB 193.5 billion, up 14.6% from a year ago. EPS is expected to come in at RMB 7.02, up 28.5%. Tencent’s main business still looks strong. Gaming should remain the backbone, with older hit titles still bringing in cash and newer games adding extra support. Its international gaming business is also expected to stay strong. Advertising is another bright spot.
Q4 Earnings Season: Valuations Stretch, What to Focus?
Q4 earnings from the S&P 500 are sending mixed signals. Blended Q4 earnings growth stands at 8.2%, marking a potential 10th straight quarter of YoY growth, led by Information Technology and Materials, while Energy and Consumer Discretionary lag. Revenues are growing 7.8%, still solid but below long-term averages. Meanwhile, the forward P/E has climbed to 22.2, well above historical norms, raising questions about how much good news is already priced in. What to focus during this earnings season?
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