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<p>The 2025 Q4 earnings season continues to move at a rapid pace, with a fair chunk of S&P 500 companies already delivering their results. Among the bunch have been most of the Mag 7 members, including Microsoft <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/MSFT">MSFT</a> and Alphabet <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/GOOGL">GOOGL</a>, both of which are deeply involved in the broader AI frenzy.</p>  <p>Both stocks have seen weak reactions post-earnings so far, though the reaction to MSFT has been considerably more negative. Extremely high capital expenditures (CapEx) have been a major driver of sentiment, with both investing heavily in their futures.</p>  <h2><strong>Microsoft Earnings</strong></h2>  <p>Microsoft posted a double-beat relative to our consensus expectations, continuing its established history of exceeding expectations. Adjusted EPS of $4.14 grew by 24% year-over-year, whereas sales of $81.3 billion grew 17% from the year-ago period.</p>  <p>But while the growth is impressive, investors have expressed concerns about CapEx for cloud and AI offerings and, importantly, a slowdown in Azure growth. For years, investors have placed a strong emphasis on accelerating cloud revenue, which has often dictated post-earnings reactions across the space, including with Amazonâs (AMZN) AWS.</p>  <p>CapEx for the period totaled $37.5 billion, of which $29.9 billion was for property and equipment, such as GPUs and CPUs to support Azure demand. Its broader Intelligent Cloud segment, which includes Azure, saw sales grow 28% year-over-year to $32.9 billion, though the segmentâs gross margin took a hit due to continued AI investments.</p>  <p>Below is a chart illustrating its CapEx on a quarterly basis.</p>  <p><img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/ff/145050.jpg?v=353875694" oss-type="s3" oss-key="e80fd2cbc06f70f1" onerror="javascript: this.parentNode.style.display='none';"><br><span>Image Source: Zacks Investment Research</span></p>  <p>Nonetheless, the valuation picture for the tech giant currently remains constructive, with the current 23.4X forward 12-month earnings multiple well beneath the 30.6X five-year median, also reflecting just a 3% premium relative to the S&P 500. The median premium over the last five years sits at 45%.</p>  <p><img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/0f/145051.jpg?v=2090091865" oss-type="s3" oss-key="2cba0496f50d088c" onerror="javascript: this.parentNode.style.display='none';"><br><span>Image Source: Zacks Investment Research</span></p>  <p><br>In addition, the EPS outlook for its current fiscal year remains notably bullish, having risen 15% over the past year and also seeing a big post-earnings revision. The negativity in shares feels a bit overdone given the favorable earnings estimate revisions trend and sound valuation picture, but the stock nonetheless remains highly sensitive to broader AI trends.</p>  <p><img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/02/145052.jpg?v=813580790" oss-type="s3" oss-key="71e2fb24ca75229e" onerror="javascript: this.parentNode.style.display='none';"><br><span>Image Source: Zacks Investment Research</span></p>  <p>Itâs also worth noting that MSFT shares have lagged the S&P 500 by a notable margin across a five-year timeframe, up 62% against the S&P 500âs 82% gain.</p>  <h2><strong>Alphabet Earnings</strong></h2>  <p>Similar to its peer MSFT, Alphabet posted a double-beat relative to our consensus expectations, with adjusted EPS of $2.82 shooting 31% higher year-over-year alongside a 18% sales increase.</p>  <p>Importantly, Google Cloud results were notably strong, with revenues increasing by a mighty 48% to $17.7 billion. Growth was driven by increased adoption of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) across enterprise AI infrastructure and enterprise AI Solutions, helping the company clear a critical hurdle from a sentiment standpoint.</p>  <p>Sundar Pichai, on the results â</p>  <p><em>âWeâre seeing our AI investments and infrastructure drive revenue and growth across the board. To meet customer demand and capitalize on the growing opportunities we have ahead of us, our 2026 CapEx investments are anticipated to be in the range of $175 to $185 billion.â</em></p>  <p>The CapEx guide obviously reflects a massive bet on its future, with the $180 billion midpoint surprising the market in a big way. Below is a chart illustrating Alphabetâs CapEx on a quarterly basis.</p>  <p><img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/34/145053.jpg?v=2073309464" oss-type="s3" oss-key="a82f027836034218" onerror="javascript: this.parentNode.style.display='none';"><br><span>Image Source: Zacks Investment Research</span></p>  <p>Similar to MSFT, the earnings estimate revisions trend for its current fiscal year is one of bullishness, with the current $11.06 Zacks Consensus EPS estimate moving 8.2% higher over the past year.</p>  <p><img alt="Zacks Investment Research" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/articles/charts/5e/145054.jpg?v=2010851992" oss-type="s3" oss-key="418b0d38910d2344" onerror="javascript: this.parentNode.style.display='none';"><br><span>Image Source: Zacks Investment Research</span></p>  <h2><strong>Putting Everything Together</strong></h2>  <p>The reactions to Alphabet <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/GOOGL">GOOGL</a> and Microsoft <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/MSFT">MSFT</a> quarterly releases have been adverse, though MSFT has faced much more pressure. Both companies are laying out huge capital to build out during the broader AI frenzy, with the trend seemingly not slowing anytime soon.</p>  <p>The rough price action MSFT has faced seems a bit overdone, with the stock now widely underperforming relative to the S&P 500 across many timeframes, including the last five years. Valuation multiples have come down to more tolerable levels, while Alphabet remains a bit rich relative to the general market.</p>  <p>Importantly, both companies are seeing rising earnings estimate revisions for their current fiscal years, a bullish signal.</p>  <p></p>  <h2>5 Stocks Set to Double</h2>  <p>Each was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the #1 favorite stock to gain +100% or more in the coming year. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +112%, +171%, +209% and +232%.</p>  <p>Most of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor.</p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/registration/ultimatetrader/welcome/eoffer/4e87?add=1726&adid=SYND_AINVEST_ZU_5S2DREPORTA_INVESTMENTIDEAS_02062026_2830942&cid=CS-AINVEST-FT-investment_ideas-2830942">Today, See These 5 Potential Home Runs >></a>  <p></p>  <p>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? 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<p>Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, February 6</p>  <p><strong>Celestica Inc. </strong><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/CLS">CLS</a>: This supply chain solutions provider has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.1% over the last 60 days.</p>  <div>   <h3>Celestica, Inc. Price and Consensus</h3><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/CLS/price-consensus-chart?icid=chart-CLS-price-consensus-chart"> <img alt="Celestica, Inc. Price and Consensus" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/b3/1770365536.png" oss-type="s3" oss-key="8158d560f2d25528" onerror="javascript: this.parentNode.style.display='none';"> </a>   <p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/CLS/price-consensus-chart?icid=chart-CLS-price-consensus-chart">Celestica, Inc. price-consensus-chart</a> | <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/CLS?icid=chart-CLS-price-consensus-chart">Celestica, Inc. Quote</a></p>  </div>  <p>Celestica's shares gained 46.5% over the last six months compared with the S&P 500âs advance of 9.5 %. The company possesses a <a href="https://www.zacks.com/style-scores-education/">Momentum Score</a> of A.</p>  <div>   <h3>Celestica, Inc. Price</h3><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/CLS/fundamental/price?icid=chart-CLS-fundamental/price"> <img alt="Celestica, Inc. Price" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/74/1770365714.png" oss-type="s3" oss-key="12a4a9939f93e9ae" onerror="javascript: this.parentNode.style.display='none';"> </a>   <p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/CLS/fundamental/price?icid=chart-CLS-fundamental/price">Celestica, Inc. price</a> | <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/CLS?icid=chart-CLS-fundamental/price">Celestica, Inc. Quote</a></p>  </div>  <p><strong>Red River Bancshares, Inc. </strong><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/RRBI">RRBI</a>: This bank holding company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.5% over the last 60 days.</p>  <div>   <h3>Red River Bancshares, Inc. Price and Consensus</h3><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/RRBI/price-consensus-chart?icid=chart-RRBI-price-consensus-chart"> <img alt="Red River Bancshares, Inc. Price and Consensus" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/ba/1770365569.png" oss-type="s3" oss-key="bfce0a3766b80ca3" onerror="javascript: this.parentNode.style.display='none';"> </a>   <p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/RRBI/price-consensus-chart?icid=chart-RRBI-price-consensus-chart">Red River Bancshares, Inc. price-consensus-chart</a> | <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/RRBI?icid=chart-RRBI-price-consensus-chart">Red River Bancshares, Inc. Quote</a></p>  </div>  <p>Red River Bancshares' shares gained 37.6% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500âs advance of 2.6%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.</p>  <div>   <h3>Red River Bancshares, Inc. Price</h3><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/RRBI/fundamental/price?icid=chart-RRBI-fundamental/price"> <img alt="Red River Bancshares, Inc. Price" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/37/1770365739.png" oss-type="s3" oss-key="7e4481449c1d94c4" onerror="javascript: this.parentNode.style.display='none';"> </a>   <p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/RRBI/fundamental/price?icid=chart-RRBI-fundamental/price">Red River Bancshares, Inc. price</a> | <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/RRBI?icid=chart-RRBI-fundamental/price">Red River Bancshares, Inc. Quote</a></p>  </div>  <p><strong>JOYY Inc. </strong><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/JOYY">JOYY</a>: This social media platform company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.2% over the last 60 days.</p>  <div>   <h3>JOYY Inc. Sponsored ADR Price and Consensus</h3><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/JOYY/price-consensus-chart?icid=chart-JOYY-price-consensus-chart"> <img alt="JOYY Inc. Sponsored ADR Price and Consensus" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/e5/1770365580.png" oss-type="s3" oss-key="e0eeaab772364f26" onerror="javascript: this.parentNode.style.display='none';"> </a>   <p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/JOYY/price-consensus-chart?icid=chart-JOYY-price-consensus-chart">JOYY Inc. Sponsored ADR price-consensus-chart</a> | <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/JOYY?icid=chart-JOYY-price-consensus-chart">JOYY Inc. Sponsored ADR Quote</a></p>  </div>  <p>JOYY's shares gained 5.9% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500âs advance of 2.6%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.</p>  <div>   <h3>JOYY Inc. Sponsored ADR Price</h3><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/JOYY/fundamental/price?icid=chart-JOYY-fundamental/price"> <img alt="JOYY Inc. Sponsored ADR Price" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/aa/1770365754.png" oss-type="s3" oss-key="685670e9d483e538" onerror="javascript: this.parentNode.style.display='none';"> </a>   <p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/JOYY/fundamental/price?icid=chart-JOYY-fundamental/price">JOYY Inc. Sponsored ADR price</a> | <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/JOYY?icid=chart-JOYY-fundamental/price">JOYY Inc. Sponsored ADR Quote</a></p>  </div>  <p>See the <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stocks/buy-list/?ADID=zp_1link&ICID=zpi%20_1link"><strong>full list of top ranked stocks here</strong></a></p>  <p>Learn more about the <a href="https://www.zacks.com/education/stock-scorecard/momentum-trading"><strong>Momentum score and how it is calculated here</strong></a>.</p>  <p></p>  <h2>5 Stocks Set to Double</h2>  <p>Each was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the #1 favorite stock to gain +100% or more in the coming year. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +112%, +171%, +209% and +232%.</p>  <p>Most of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor.</p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/registration/ultimatetrader/welcome/eoffer/4e87?add=1726&adid=SYND_AINVEST_ZU_5S2DREPORTA_ZACKS1RANKADDITIONS_267_02062026_2834412&cid=CS-AINVEST-FT-zacks_1_rank_additions|momentum_additions-2834412">Today, See These 5 Potential Home Runs >></a>  <p></p>  <p>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. <a href="https://www.zacks.com/registration/pfp/?ALERT=RPT_7BST_LP194&ADID=SYND_AINVEST_7BEST_ZACKS1RANKADDITIONS_267_2834412&cid=CS-AINVEST-FT-zacks_1_rank_additions|momentum_additions-2834412">Click to get this free report</a></p><br> <br><a href="https://www.zacks.com/registration/pfp?ALERT=ZER_LINK&t=CLS&ADID=SYND_AINVEST_TCK_ZACKS1RANKADDITIONS_267_2834412_CLS&cid=CS-AINVEST-FT-zacks_1_rank_additions|momentum_additions-2834412">Celestica, Inc. (CLS): Free Stock Analysis Report</a><br> <br><a href="https://www.zacks.com/registration/pfp?ALERT=ZER_LINK&t=RRBI&ADID=SYND_AINVEST_TCK_ZACKS1RANKADDITIONS_267_2834412_RRBI&cid=CS-AINVEST-FT-zacks_1_rank_additions|momentum_additions-2834412">Red River Bancshares, Inc. (RRBI): Free Stock Analysis Report</a><br> <br><a href="https://www.zacks.com/registration/pfp?ALERT=ZER_LINK&t=JOYY&ADID=SYND_AINVEST_TCK_ZACKS1RANKADDITIONS_267_2834412_JOYY&cid=CS-AINVEST-FT-zacks_1_rank_additions|momentum_additions-2834412">JOYY Inc. Sponsored ADR (JOYY): Free Stock Analysis Report</a>  <p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2834412/best-momentum-stocks-to-buy-for-february-6th?cid=CS-AINVEST-FT-zacks_1_rank_additions|momentum_additions-2834412">This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).</a></p>  <p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/">Zacks Investment Research</a></p>

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<p>It doesn't matter your age or experience: taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for all investors. Luckily, Zacks Premium offers several different ways to do both.</p>  <p>Featuring daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, full access to the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens, the research service can help you become a smarter, more self-assured investor.</p>  <p>Zacks Premium includes access to the Zacks Style Scores as well.</p>  <h2>What are the Zacks Style Scores?</h2>  <p>The Zacks Style Scores, developed alongside the Zacks Rank, are complementary indicators that rate stocks based on three widely-followed investing methodologies; they also help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.</p>  <p>Each stock is given an alphabetic rating of A, B, C, D or F based on their value, growth, and momentum qualities. With this system, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on, meaning the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.</p>  <p>The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:</p>  <h2>Value Score</h2>  <p>Finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.</p>  <h2>Growth Score</h2>  <p>Growth investors, on the other hand, are more concerned with a company's financial strength and health, and its future outlook. The Growth Style Score examines things like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will experience sustainable growth over time.</p>  <h2>Momentum Score</h2>  <p>Momentum investors, who live by the saying "the trend is your friend," are most interested in taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Utilizing one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, among other factors, the Momentum Style Score can help determine favorable times to buy high-momentum stocks.</p>  <h2>VGM Score</h2>  <p>If you like to use all three kinds of investing, then the VGM Score is for you. It's a combination of all Style Scores, and is an important indicator to use with the Zacks Rank. The VGM Score rates each stock on their shared weighted styles, narrowing down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.</p>  <h2>How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank</h2>  <p>The Zacks Rank is a proprietary stock-rating model that harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to help investors build a successful portfolio.</p>  <p>#1 (Strong Buy) stocks have produced an unmatched +23.83% average annual return since 1988, which is more than double the S&P 500's performance over the same time frame. However, the Zacks Rank examines a ton of stocks, and there can be more than 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, and another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.</p>  <p>This totals more than 800 top-rated stocks, and it can be overwhelming to try and pick the best stocks for you and your portfolio.</p>  <p>That's where the Style Scores come in.</p>  <p>You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only has a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee as much upside potential as possible.</p>  <p>The direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should always be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy, since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank.</p>  <p>Here's an example: a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one with Style Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings outlook, and a bigger chance its share price will decrease too.</p>  <p>Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.</p>  <h2>Stock to Watch: Eli Lilly (LLY)</h2>  <p>Indianapolis, IN-based Eli Lilly and Company, one of the worldâs largest pharmaceutical companies, boasts a diversified product profile, including a solid lineup of new successful drugs. It also has a dependable pipeline in areas like obesity, diabetes and Alzheimerâs.</p>  <p>LLY is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.</p>  <p>Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. LLY has a Growth Style Score of B, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 37.6% for the current fiscal year.</p>  <p>Five analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.47 to $33.31 per share. LLY also boasts an average earnings surprise of +8%.</p>  <p>With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, LLY should be on investors' short list.</p>  <p></p>  <h2>Research Chief Names "Single Best Pick to Double"</h2>  <p>From thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.</p>  <p>This company targets millennial and Gen Z audiences, generating nearly $1 billion in revenue last quarter alone. A recent pullback makes now an ideal time to jump aboard. Of course, all our elite picks arenât winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacksâ Stocks Set to Double like Nano-X Imaging which shot up +129.6% in little more than 9 months.</p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/registration/ultimatetrader/welcome/eoffer/4e87?add=1590&adid=SYND_AINVEST_ZU_1S2DREPORTGLOBAL_TALEOFTAPE_547_02062026_2836538&cid=CS-AINVEST-FT-tale_of_the_tape|zacks_education_growth_score-2836538">Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners Up</a>  <p></p>  <p>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. <a href="https://www.zacks.com/registration/pfp/?ALERT=RPT_7BST_LP194&ADID=SYND_AINVEST_7BEST_TALEOFTAPE_547_2836538&cid=CS-AINVEST-FT-tale_of_the_tape|zacks_education_growth_score-2836538">Click to get this free report</a></p><br> <br><a href="https://www.zacks.com/registration/pfp?ALERT=ZER_LINK&t=LLY&ADID=SYND_AINVEST_TCK_TALEOFTAPE_547_2836538_LLY&cid=CS-AINVEST-FT-tale_of_the_tape|zacks_education_growth_score-2836538">Eli Lilly and Company (LLY): Free Stock Analysis Report</a>  <p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2836538/eli-lilly-lly-is-a-top-ranked-growth-stock-should-you-buy?cid=CS-AINVEST-FT-tale_of_the_tape|zacks_education_growth_score-2836538">This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).</a></p>  <p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/">Zacks Investment Research</a></p>

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<p>More than half of S&amp;P 500 companies have reported fourth-quarter earnings so far, with the Mag 7 excluding Nvidia already delivering results. Together, they offer a broad snapshot of the economic outlook and industry-specific trajectories. Earnings season is always a major stress test, especially with equity markets sitting near historical highs and investors becoming increasingly selective. When fundamentals remain solid, the focus naturally shifts toward alpha generation. The recent turbulence across banks, slowing AI monetization despite aggressive capital spending, and the sharp software sell-off all reflect that process. The question now is where patient investors should position for longer-term opportunities.</p><p><strong>Banking Sector</strong></p><p>The banking sector saw an initial pullback even though most institutions delivered better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings. Management teams struck a cautious tone due to potential impacts from President Trump&#39;s proposed 10% credit card interest rate cap. Investors also leaned into a familiar &quot;sell the ruomor&quot; reaction following earnings, amplifying near-term downside but simultaneously creating selective buy-the-dip opportunities. What JPMorgan and Bank of America results already showed is that the financial environment remains healthy, with borrowers staying resilient and delinquency rates low. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs continued to benefit from strong wealth management activity and should maintain momentum as an IPO revival gains traction, particularly with more AI-related companies expected to list this year. Overall conditions remain favorable heading into the new year, and near-term volatility should not overshadow that backdrop. While many banking CEOs voiced concerns over a potential rate cap, past experience suggests the system tends to adapt, and the ultimate impact is often far less severe than initially feared.</p><img data-json="{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;5d47f4a9-cda5-4079-81c2-0c000921d93a&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;children&quot;:[{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://cdn.ainvest.com/articles/focusnews/coverimage/content/pictures/9d5cfdfd-761b-40c8-b93f-1a7d5f5bbeba_jpm_45edd9fb1770381669861.png&quot;}" src="https://cdn.ainvest.com/articles/focusnews/coverimage/content/pictures/9d5cfdfd-761b-40c8-b93f-1a7d5f5bbeba_jpm_45edd9fb1770381669861.png" contentEditable="false" style="display: block; margin: 0 auto; maxWidth: 100%" /><p><strong>The Mag 7</strong></p><p>The Magnificent Seven, excluding Nvidia, largely delivered earnings beats, yet the key issue lies elsewhere. AI monetization continues to lag behind the pace of capital spending on data centers, raising questions about the eventual payback period. Google, one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom so far, saw its cloud revenue surge 48% year over year, driven by Gemini. However, the company also committed to roughly $180 billion in capital expenditure for 2026, more than double the prior year. Microsoft reported Azure growth of 39% year over year, slightly slower than before, while quarterly capital spending jumped 66% to $38 billion. Amazon&#39;s AWS posted 24% growth alongside plans for $200 billion in capital expenditure this year, up 53% annually. Meta also indicated its capital spending could double to $120 billion by 2026. Investors have remained patient because the long-term AI narrative is intact, but the scale of spending and rising depreciation risk could pressure margins, especially without a clear timeline for returns. Valuations are not particularly stretched, as many of these stocks have lagged the broader index, yet caution remains warranted given the absence of any visible slowdown in cash burn.</p><img data-json="{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;708f26ab-1d12-4a25-9c73-7fa01cd0917c&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;children&quot;:[{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://cdn.ainvest.com/articles/focusnews/coverimage/content/pictures/66c6ba62-44c1-4279-95a2-8c18b76f354c_CAPEX_cafdf7461770381782369.jpg&quot;}" src="https://cdn.ainvest.com/articles/focusnews/coverimage/content/pictures/66c6ba62-44c1-4279-95a2-8c18b76f354c_CAPEX_cafdf7461770381782369.jpg" contentEditable="false" style="display: block; margin: 0 auto; maxWidth: 100%" /><p><strong>Semiconductors</strong></p><p>On the other hand, massive capital commitments from major technology companies signal sustained demand for advanced chips. This dynamic continues to favor companies with clear competitive advantages such as Nvidia, Broadcom, TSMC, and Micron. These names have experienced similar sell-offs recently alongside the broader market, despite their structural positioning. AMD faced heavier pressure following weak guidance, but its GPU presence remains small relative to Nvidia, and recent order shifts involving major customers like OpenAI and Oracle highlight how competitive dynamics are still evolving. Even so, the fundamental outlook for semiconductor stocks remains intact as long as long-term AI investment continues. Consensus expectations for ongoing heavy spending suggest more participants will enter the race as competition accelerates.</p><p><strong>Software</strong></p><p>Advanced AI models have raised concerns about disruption to existing software ecosystems, triggering sharp sell-offs despite many companies having already embraced AI integration. We remain cautiously optimistic on the sector, as regulated and enterprise-grade software platforms are best positioned to deploy AI with efficiency and safety at scale. Palantir stands out as an example, combining data science with AI to drive faster business growth, positioning AI as a growth engine rather than a replacement threat. Panic around Claude&#39;s &quot;Cowork&quot; AI agent resembles another DeepSeek-style moment for Nvidia, yet history suggests such fears often fade. Software firms will need to innovate more aggressively to stay competitive, but the sector&#39;s adaptability should not be underestimated.</p><img data-json="{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;9bb725c2-23ce-4dcb-b55c-314f67915079&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;children&quot;:[{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://cdn.ainvest.com/articles/focusnews/coverimage/content/pictures/e63aa557-1e89-44e1-92ce-a27205f585b7_PLTR_16a25f831770381854448.png&quot;}" src="https://cdn.ainvest.com/articles/focusnews/coverimage/content/pictures/e63aa557-1e89-44e1-92ce-a27205f585b7_PLTR_16a25f831770381854448.png" contentEditable="false" style="display: block; margin: 0 auto; maxWidth: 100%" /><p><strong>Crypto</strong></p><p>Cryptocurrencies experienced panic selling after breaking the $80,000 and $70,000 psychological levels in succession, with negative sentiment spilling over into broader markets. At this stage, attempting to buy the dip appears premature, as confidence has deteriorated sharply amid a lack of concrete action from Trump. Compared with crypto, the AI thesis remains far more compelling, and selectively buying into software weakness offers a clearer risk-reward profile. In this environment, capital is better allocated toward areas where fundamentals, visibility, and long-term conviction remain stronger.</p><img data-json="{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;20db9350-5699-4411-9f4c-550d15ba9c7f&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;children&quot;:[{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://cdn.ainvest.com/articles/focusnews/coverimage/content/pictures/f65e701a-3826-48ce-bc6c-fd942e781af2_BTC_659dd3481770381911203.png&quot;}" src="https://cdn.ainvest.com/articles/focusnews/coverimage/content/pictures/f65e701a-3826-48ce-bc6c-fd942e781af2_BTC_659dd3481770381911203.png" contentEditable="false" style="display: block; margin: 0 auto; maxWidth: 100%" /><p>In the end, this earnings season reinforces a familiar but often misunderstood reality. Short-term volatility driven by headlines, policy noise, and valuation anxiety does not invalidate long-term structural trends. Banks remain fundamentally sound despite regulatory uncertainty, AI leaders continue to invest aggressively even as near-term returns lag, and semiconductors stand at the center of an expanding arms race that shows no sign of cooling. Software&#39;s sell-off reflects fear rather than obsolescence, while crypto&#39;s weakness underscores how quickly conviction can evaporate without tangible progress. For investors, the opportunity is not in chasing momentum or reacting to panic, but in selectively accumulating quality assets where fundamentals remain intact and long-term visibility is improving. This is a market that rewards patience, discipline, and a clear distinction between noise and signal.</p>

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<h2>Amazon.com (AMZN) stock news: 8.5% pre-market drop raises questions</h2><p>Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) stock plunged nearly 8.5% in pre-market trading on February 6, 2026. Thatâs an eye-catching move for one of the worldâs most valuable companies. While Amazonâs shares have had their share of volatility, a single-session drop of this magnitude deserves closer scrutiny.</p><p>The move coincided with the companyâs Q4 earnings report and a major spending plan for 2026. Investors were hit with a dual whammy: disappointing near-term guidance and a massive investment pledge that raised questions about near-term returns.</p><h2>Whatâs driving the AMZN stock selloff today?</h2><p>The primary catalyst for the drop was Amazonâs announcement of a $200 billion capital spending plan for 2026âmost of it directed toward AI infrastructure, data centers, and new technology projects. While such a commitment might sound impressive, it signals a significant shift in capital allocation away from profit growth in favor of long-term infrastructure and innovation. </p><p>In practice, this kind of move often rattles investors who are more focused on short- to mid-term returns. Thatâs especially true if the spending is higher than expected, as was the case here. The market is now asking: when will this investment pay off? And is it worth the near-term drag on earnings?</p><p>To put numbers on it, AMZN closed at $222.69 the previous day and is now trading at $203.87 in pre-marketâover $18 a share lost. Thatâs not just a correctionâitâs a bearish signal.</p><h2>What to watch for AMZN support and resistance levels</h2><p>From a technical perspective, Amazon is breaking out of its recent consolidation range and testing the lower end of its 60-day price band. The stock is currently below both the 20-day and 50-day moving averages (239.79 and 233.58, respectively), which isnât a great sign for near-term momentum.<visualization data='{"components":[{"show_type":"jgyNewLowcode","config":{"type":"iwcapp/stockBackTestTool","version":"0.0.3","url":"//cdn.ainvest.com/frontResources/s/foiegras/stockBackTestTool/0.0.3/stockBackTestTool@0.0.3index.js"},"data":{"columns":[{"index_name":"strategy_basic_info","key":"strategy_basic_info","type":"Object"},{"index_name":"backtest_condition","key":"backtest_condition","type":"Object"},{"index_name":"backtest_result","key":"backtest_result","type":"STR"}],"datas":[{"strategy_basic_info":{"name":"Long-only Mean Reversion (SMA &amp; Bollinger Band)","description":"A long-only mean reversion strategy for AMZN: Entry when close &lt; 20-day SMA and close &lt; lower Bollinger Band (20,2); Exit when close &gt; 20-day SMA, or after 10 trading days, or if TP +5% or SL -5% is triggered. Backtest period: last 2 years."},"backtest_condition":{"object":{"display_name":"Object","type":"ticker","ticker":["AMZN"]},"open_signal":{"display_name":"Open Signal","type":"criteria","criteria":"Close &lt; 20-day SMA and Close &lt; Lower Bollinger Band (20,2)"},"sell_signal":{"display_name":"Close Signal","type":"criteria","criteria":"Close &gt; 20-day SMA, or holding &gt;= 10 days, or TP +5%, or SL -5%"},"risk_control":{"display_name":"Risk Control","parameters":{"take_profit":{"display_name":"Take-Profit","value":5,"unit":"%"},"stop_loss":{"display_name":"Stop-Loss","value":5,"unit":"%"},"max_holding_days":{"display_name":"Hold Days","value":10}}}},"backtest_result":"https://cdn.ainvest.com/backtest/agent/session/784562/1800109709/2f44beae-58ba-4c5d-92ac-e8b737db5a4e/amzn_meanrev_backtest.json"}]},"uuid":"1770382835033"}],"page":{"layout":{"layout_mode":"grid","layout_data":"[{\"uuid\": \"1770382835033\", \"show_type\": \"jgyNewLowcode\"}]"}}}'></visualization></p><p>Right now, the nearest key level is around $204.00âboth a resistance and support level, which is unusual but not unheard of. If the stock breaks below that level, it could signal a deeper pullback or even a reversal of the recent upward trend.</p><p> Put differently, this is a critical juncture for AMZN. If the selloff accelerates and volume picks up, the stock could continue down toward the 20-day low of $226.88âor even lower if sentiment deteriorates further. On the flip side, if the stock stabilizes near $204.00 and volume shows signs of reversal, we might see a retest of higher levels in the coming days.</p><p>At the end of the day, the immediate focus should be on whether AMZN can hold above $204.00. Thatâs the first major technical hurdleâand it will be a key barometer for market confidence in the companyâs near-term prospects.</p><visualization dataurl="https://cdn.ainvest.com/news/visual/visual_components/viz_w6zp0lqr.json"></visualization>

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