Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Key Takeaways Disappointing Tech Earnings Strong Jobs Report Can Markets Continue To Rally? Markets have staged an impressive rally so far this year. This week alone through Thursday, the S&P 500 is up 2% while the Nasdaq 100 is up 5%. The lone laggard has been the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which is flat on the week. What’s interesting to note here is that the Dow, while at one time a good barometer for markets, has since become an antiquated gauge largely because of how it is weighted. However, disappointing earnings from Alphabet, Amazon AMZN and Apple AAPL along with a much stronger than expected jobs report could put pressure on all indices. Much of the strength in tech stocks this week came following impressive earnings from Facebook parent, Meta. After a better than expected earnings report Wednesday, the stock rallied 23%, its biggest single day percentage gain since 2013. The … [Read more...] about Disappointing Earnings From Alphabet, Amazon And Apple
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Why Amazon Stock Looks Weak: What Investors Should Know
(CTN News) – Even Amazon Stock cloud business is struggling. (AMZN -7.69%) Amazon’s crown jewel looks tarnished. Cloud infrastructure juggernaut Amazon Web Services posted its slowest growth ever in the fourth quarter. In Q4 2021, AWS revenue grew just 20%, down from 27% in the third quarter and 40% in Q4 2021. It’s not entirely surprising, since CFO Brian Olsavsky warned about headwinds in AWS on the third-quarter earnings call, and Q4 revenue guidance predicted just 2% to 8% growth in AWS. Despite beating expectations, Amazon Stock Q4 revenue rose 9% to $149.2 billion. Earnings per share were $0.03, including a mark-to-market loss on its Rivian investment . $0.17 EPS was predicted by analysts. Revenue growth in the first quarter was predicted at 4% to 8%. In after-hours trading Thursday, Amazon Stock shares dropped 5% after disappointing earnings and guidance. Amazon Stock Web Services has been blowing Wall Street away with breakout growth and sky-high margins for … [Read more...] about Why Amazon Stock Looks Weak: What Investors Should Know
13 New And Emerging Martech Trends (And How To Leverage Them)
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin In a digital marketplace, it’s essential for agencies to leverage the latest software and technology tools to plan, carry out, track and measure their marketing campaigns. From artificial intelligence tools focused on communication to CRM software, the right martech stack can ensure agencies stay on top of their rapidly changing industry and continue to delight clients. Martech tools and trends constantly expand and evolve, so keeping a sharp eye on new and upcoming developments is essential. Below, 13 members of Forbes Agency Council discuss some of the latest trends in martech that are impacting the industry (or soon will be) and how agencies leverage them. 1. Conversational AI One of the latest trends in martech is the use of conversational AI—chatbots and virtual assistants in particular. By simulating human conversation, these technologies allow businesses to interact with customers in a more natural and … [Read more...] about 13 New And Emerging Martech Trends (And How To Leverage Them)