Mag 7 Q2 Earnings Underperform; Investors Watch for AI CapEx and Guidance
The earnings season for the Magnificent Seven ("Mag 7") started on a disappointing note as Alphabet (GOOG) and Tesla (TSLA) underperformed, with TSLA falling over 14% after reporting strong revenue but weak profits. Both companies increased their capital expenditures (capex), which has drained cash reserves and led to fundraising efforts rather than robust free cash flow generation. This week's focus shifts to Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), and Apple (AAPL). Investors are closely watching for signs of continued AI investment, cloud growth, and guidance on 2027. While capex increases are expected due to the ongoing AI arms race, market jitters persist over whether these investments will yield adequate returns. Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella has highlighted concerns around data privacy in AI development, while Meta may provide updates on its potential cloud computing venture. Amazon and Microsoft’s cloud growth is also under scrutiny after Alphabet reported an 82% YoY increase.
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