From Nasdaq: 2025-04-28 17:10:00

Earnings season is in full swing, with Mag 7 members like Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta Platforms (META) reporting this week. Despite a cooling Mag 7 trade, META and MSFT have shown the strongest defense YTD. META’s ad revenue is crucial, with estimates of 11% EPS growth on 13% higher sales.

Microsoft’s Intelligent Cloud results will be closely watched, with estimates indicating 9% EPS growth on 11% higher sales. Investor focus remains on the cloud outlook and CapEx spending amid AI frenzy. Positive guidance and significant beat needed to reignite investor interest post-earnings.

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