Stocks closed lower on monday as investors took profits following a strong rally in major tech names. While tech stocks like nvidia and tesla faced losses, energy stocks saw a boost. Let’s take a closer look at the market action in our next report.

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In tech earnings, Microsoft and Meta beat forecasts, but both raised concerns over hefty Ai investments. Microsoft plans to spend $80 billion this year, while meta warned costs could impact ad revenue. Meanwhile, Samsung saw profit growth but struggles in the Ai market.

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Target has its eye on consumer health and the prognosis is looking brighter than expected. The Minneapolis based retailer just reported its first rise in quarterly comparable sales in over a year, it was driven by strategic price cuts that have lowed Shoppers back. Watch in for more details!

Target's price slashes drive profit surge

On Friday, National Australia Bank, the nation's number three lender by total loans, posted that profit dropped for the June quarter, partly due to amplified costs caused by inflation, which in turn fueled competition; however, a measure of its core operating margins held steady, according to it, and sent its shares higher.

NAB reports profit decline, investors applaud margin stability

Airbus has initiated a stringent cost-cutting program dubbed "lead!" aimed at stabilizing its aircraft production and financial performance amidst challenges in the aviation sector. Recently forced to revise its jet production targets, airbus now faces significant supply chain pressures and internal productivity issues.

Airbus targets efficiency amid supply pressures

Goldman Sachs reported great profit growth in the second quarter, helped by robust underwriting of debt and fixed-income trading. Earnings at the Wall Street giant more than doubled from a year earlier but came in well below a record level from the first quarter.

Goldman Sachs' Q2 profit soars amid strong trading and underwriting performance

Citigroup beat estimates with second-quarter profit, driven by a surge in investment banking revenue and growth within its services division. The stock fell at the open as investors fretted over an uptick in costs and how the lender would boost market share.

Citigroup beats profit estimates, but shares fall on expense concerns

Tech Giant Samsung is poised for a significant financial boost Aly predict a 13-fold increase in operating profit for the second quarter driven by strong demand for AI technology take a look.

AI Chip demand fuels Samsung profit surge

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Tesla's first-quarter earnings report painted a concerning picture. Net income plummeted 55% year-over-year, and revenue dipped by 9%. However, CEO Elon Musk offered a glimmer of hope by announcing an accelerated production timeline for new, affordable electric vehicles. This news sparked a surge in the stock price after-hours.

Tesla stock falls more than 40%, lowest since 2023

As big tech earnings are announced this week, investors are looking for a potential lifeline in the form of artificial intelligence (AI). The S&P 500 just endured its worst week in over a year, but giants like Microsoft, alphabet, and Meta are forecasted to report strong profits. This optimism hinges on AI's projected role in driving future growth.

Big Tech profits poised for rebound despite market slide

Goldman Sachs reported a strong first quarter, exceeding analyst expectations. Profits jumped 28% to $4.13 billion, driven by a surge in investment banking activity. This marks their highest earnings per share since late 2021, at $11.58 per share, exceeding analyst predictions by a significant 36%.

Goldman Sachs beats wall street estimates with strong quarter profit

Alphabet the parent company of Google is inching closer to a $2 trillion value that's equal to the entire GDP of Canada. This surge comes after a period of investor doubt surrounding alphabet's artificial intelligence strategy.

AI leads Alphabet's valuation surge

Alaska Airlines has said the temporary grounding of its Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet may cause the company's long-term profit growth to be below its target range of 4% to 8%. Earlier this month, the airline projected first-quarter loss per share of 55 cents, compared with analysts' estimates for a loss of $1.18 per share.

Alaska Airlines: Grounding of 737 max 9 fleet to hit profit

Nottingham Forest have received a four-point deduction for breaching Premier League profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) - plunging the club into the relegation zone, according to UK media reports.

Nottingham Forest receive four-point deduction, slip into relegation zone

China's fragile property received yet another blow last month, as new home prices dropped for an eighth straight month in February. The latest data comes despite a slew of measures to shore up the sector, which is a key growth engine of China's economy. New home prices fell 0.3% compared to January.

New home prices drop for eighth straight month

Amid escalating tensions with the United States and Europe, China finds itself at the centre of a heated debate over industrial overcapacity. Government-linked economists are sounding the alarm urging a swift adjustment to China's industrial policy to counter rising criticism and geopolitical pressures.

China grapples with overcapacity backlash, urges to revise industrial policy

Ride-hailing company Uber on Wednesday (Feb 7) reported its first annual net profit since going public in 2019. The company reported net profit of USD 1.9 billion for the year 2023.

Uber reports first annual net profit since going public

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has suffered a setback after a court in U.S. struck down his record-breaking $56 billion pay package on Tuesday. The judges called his compensation plan "an unfathomable sum" that was unfair to the shareholders. The ruling came five years after lawsuit was filed criticizing the board for wasting corporate assets that they say led to Musk's unjust enrichment.

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China's weak economic recovery faces another setback. Profits of China's industrial firms fell 2.3% in 2023. That's the second straight year of declining profits due to sluggish demand.

Profits of top industrial firms fall 2.3% last year

The shares of South Korean battery material manufacturer Ecopro Co. have increased 919 per cent this year thanks to the business’s explosive growth, which is the highest gain of any company with a market capitalisation of at least $10 billion.

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After acquiring Credit Suisse, the biggest bank in Switzerland, earlier this year, UBS Group AG reported its first quarterly earnings on Thursday, reporting a profit of $28.

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