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🍎🍏💥 Top Stocks on the Planet: Who’s Leading the Trillion-Dollar Race? 💥🍏🍎

Kia ora Tiger traders!

The combined market cap of the top 10 stocks in the world has reached a staggering $19.17 trillion, up from $18.18T last week. That’s a leap you can only call astronomical. Let’s break down these financial titans, adding fresh insights on their earnings, AI investments, and long-term potential, making sure this post stays ahead of the competition!

🥇 Apple: Still the King of the Orchard

- Market Cap: $3.382 Trillion 🍎

- Price: $222.50

- Capital Inflow: Apple’s recent inflows have remained strong, thanks to upcoming AI chip development. 🍏 However, its recent Q3 earnings were a little underwhelming for some investors. Despite 10.8% growth in earnings, revenues have been flat, and Apple’s guidance for Q4 hasn’t blown anyone’s socks off. But hey, don’t count them out—Apple is gearing up for another round of iPhone and MacBook launches, and we all know what happens then. 📱

- Recent News: With Apple's next-gen AI chips on the horizon, investors are watching closely, even if the company stumbled a bit this quarter. Analysts believe their AI investments will play a key role in future growth.

💻 Microsoft: The Cloud Conqueror

- Market Cap: $3.200 Trillion 🖥️

- Price: $430.59 (+0.84%)

- Capital Inflow: Microsoft’s steady rise has been buoyed by Azure’s AI integrations. Liquidity surges continue, as institutional investors are eyeing Microsoft’s long-term growth prospects. Microsoft is heavily investing in AI infrastructure, keeping its stock performance strong.

- Recent News: Analysts love Microsoft’s collaboration with OpenAI, predicting further earnings growth driven by expanding cloud services. Microsoft is one of the few in the Magnificent Seven that didn’t stumble too much this earnings season.

💥 NVIDIA: The AI Rocket

- Market Cap: $2.921 Trillion 🚀

- Price: $119.10 (-0.03%)

- Capital Inflow: NVIDIA’s AI-driven growth remains hot, with investors still riding the wave of this semiconductor giant. Their recent Q2 earnings growth of 33.4% proves NVIDIA is still the king of AI chips, attracting massive inflows.

- Recent News: With the demand for AI processors continuing to skyrocket, NVIDIA is at the forefront of the next tech boom. Analysts predict strong Q4 results based on growing contracts in AI computing.

🛒 Amazon: Still Delivering?

- Market Cap: $1.957 Trillion 📦

- Price: $186.49 (-0.27%)

- Capital Inflow: AWS is still the major driver of Amazon’s earnings, despite a slight outflow after their Q2 results. The holiday season could turn the tide, with analysts betting big on Amazon’s retail sector.

- Recent News: Amazon saw Q2 earnings rise, but its rising capital expenditures for AI investments are starting to raise eyebrows. Still, its AWS division remains a goldmine for now.

🌐 Alphabet (Google): AI Powerhouse

- Market Cap: $1.943 Trillion 🌍

- Price: $158.37 (+1.82%)

- Capital Inflow: Alphabet is seeing a surge in inflows thanks to Gemini 1.5, its latest AI project. Despite concerns about capital expenditures, investors remain bullish on Alphabet's long-term growth in the AI space.

- Recent News: Alphabet’s focus on AI monetisation still leaves some questions unanswered, but analysts remain optimistic about its ability to integrate AI across platforms.

🛢️ Saudi Aramco: Fueling Gains

- Market Cap: $1.747 Trillion

- Price: $7.23 (+0.37%)

- Capital Inflow: Aramco is staying strong, with recent capital inflows driven by the stabilisation of oil prices. Investors are also intrigued by its renewable energy investments, though oil remains the core moneymaker.

- Recent News: Aramco is diversifying into renewables while continuing to dominate the global oil market, a clever strategy to maintain relevance across industries.

📱 Meta Platforms (Facebook): Friends with AI

- Market Cap: $1.327 Trillion

- Price: $524.62 (-0.19%)

- Capital Inflow: Meta has seen slight outflows, as investors remain skeptical about metaverse spending. However, Reality Labs and AI investments keep Meta in the game.

- Recent News: Meta's heavy investments in both AI and VR are causing mixed reactions. While its AI advertising shows promise, analysts question when the metaverse investments will start to pay off.

💼 Berkshire Hathaway: The Oracle’s Empire

- Market Cap: $964.11 Billion

- Price: $447.61 (-0.72%)

- Capital Inflow: Steady inflows continue, thanks to Berkshire Hathaway’s long-term value. Warren Buffett's strategy of stock buybacks is driving up earnings per share and investor confidence.

- Recent News: With strong earnings growth and new acquisitions in energy and insurance, Berkshire Hathaway is on track to potentially join the trillion-dollar club.

🔬 TSMC: The Chip Emperor

- Market Cap: $894.59 Billion

- Price: $172.50 (+0.62%)

- Capital Inflow: TSMC’s AI and EV demand is driving major inflows. The company is expanding production to meet the demand for semiconductors, making it the leader in this tech space.

- Recent News: TSMC is expected to grow further as demand for AI chips and electric vehicle components booms.

💊 Eli Lilly: Pharma Powerhouse

- Market Cap: $831.73 Billion

- Price: $923.71 (+1.21%)

- Capital Inflow: Eli Lilly’s strong inflows are thanks to breakthrough drugs in diabetes and weight-loss treatments, which are transforming the pharma giant’s outlook.

- Recent News: Analysts are bullish on Eli Lilly's growing drug pipeline, with revolutionary treatments pushing the company’s stock up.

⚡ Conclusion: The Trillion-Dollar Club

The top 10 companies are worth an eye-watering $19.17 trillion, dominating sectors from tech to energy. The question remains: Who will stay at the top, and who will face turbulence ahead?

Hey Tiger Traders, Apple 🍏 or Microsoft 💻 – who’s your bet for 2024’s top tech titan? Comment below!

With Alphabet’s recent AI surge, will they dethrone Microsoft, or is this just tech hype@TigerGPT? 🤔

Happy trading ahead. Cheers, BC 🍀