$Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ Their best shot is probably crushing the estimates on the social platform side to help offset the cash bleed from the AI buildout. That, combined with a 10-for-1 stock split, should be enough for a 10-15% pop on earnings day.
$Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ I initially thought Meta building a data center was a bullish sign, since it could indicate more spending on AI. Meta could potentially benefit from that trend.
$Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ I think we could see $750 after earnings. Last time Google went up a lot, this time maybe Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta will take their turns.
Interesting to see a fresh catalyst for the AI infrastructure space. Baird just initiated coverage on $CoreWeave, Inc.(CRWV)$ and $NEBIUS(NBIS)$ with Outperform ratings, and both stocks moved around +4% on the call. The price targets set are $100 for $CoreWeave, Inc.(CRWV)$ and $250 for NBIS. The core thesis seems to be that AI infrastructure supply is constrained, and operators with solid execution are well-positioned to capture the demand. For $CoreWeave, Inc.(CRWV)$ , the points highlighted are expanding compute capacity, a proprietary platform, and a strong relationship with Nvidia. For
Alphabet's Q2 results are out, showing strong growth across its key segments. Search revenue was up 17%, while Google Cloud saw a significant 82% increase. YouTube Ads grew 13%, and Subscriptions, Platforms & Devices rose 15%. Network revenue was down 1%, and Other Bets grew 2%. The standout is clearly Google Cloud's 82% growth, which points to ongoing strength in AI infrastructure demand. Search remains the core business, but Cloud and AI investments are becoming more critical as growth drivers. Now the focus shifts to margins, AI CapEx spending, progress with Gemini, and management's outlook. Strong numbers are positive, but the main question is whether Alphabet can turn its substantial AI investments into sustained revenue growth over time. $A
$Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ Another low-volume drop doesn't really mean much for the long term. The 700 level seems within reach by month-end, and 1,000 by year-end if the earnings report is solid.