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Globe and Mail
29-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Apple, Amazon, MAGS, FNGS and TOPT
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – July 29, 2025 – announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Microsoft MSFT, Meta Platforms META, Apple AAPL, Amazon AMZN, Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF MAGS, MicroSectors FANG+ ETN FNGS and iShares Top 20 U.S. Stocks ETF TOPT. Here are highlights from Monday's Analyst Blog: Big Tech Earnings Coming Up: Spotlight on Mag 7 ETFs The second-quarter earnings season has turned into high gear, and the so-called "Magnificent 7" companies are in focus. Four of the "Magnificent 7" members — Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Apple and Amazon — are slated to report this week, accounting for almost a third of the S&P 500 members. The second-quarter earnings of the "Mag 7" companies are expected to be up 14% from the same period last year on 11.9% higher revenues. These expectations are a blend of actual results from Alphabet and Tesla and estimates for the remaining five, of which four are on deck to report this week. Microsoft and Meta Platforms will report after market close on July 30, while Apple and Amazon will report on July 31. NVIDIA is likely to report later next month. The whole group has led the market's rebound from the April lows to new all-time highs. Only Apple is the laggard, as the company has not yet reaped the benefits of AI. Other members of the "Magnificent 7" are leaders in the AI space and are actively investing in setting up datacenters and related infrastructure that will enable them to run the large-language models (read: Mag 7 ETFs Surge: Will the Rally Keep Rolling?). Microsoft Microsoft has an Earnings ESP of -0.64% and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). According to our methodology, the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter. Microsoft saw no earnings estimate revision over the past 30 days for the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Its earnings track record is impressive, with the four-quarter earnings surprise being 5.21%, on average. The Zacks Consensus Estimate indicates earnings growth of 13.6% and revenue growth of 13.9% from the year-ago quarter. The world's largest software company will continue to grow as artificial intelligence applications drive more cloud infrastructure usage. Microsoft's Azure cloud business is benefiting from the company's partnership with AI leader OpenAI. Wall Street is clearly bullish on the world's largest software company heading into the results, with an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.23 made by 47 brokerage firms. Out of them, 39 are Strong Buy and five are Buy. Strong Buy and Buy, respectively, account for 82.98% and 10.64% of all recommendations. The average price target for Microsoft comes to $552.35, ranging from a low of $475.00 to a high of $626.00. Some analysts have also raised the target price on Microsoft. Evercore ISI raised its price target to $545.00 from $515.00, citing that the company's momentum in Azure and AI will continue to drive "durable double-digit top and bottom line growth." Wedbush lifted the price target to $6000. According to Wedbush, the company "is just hitting its next phase of monetization on the AI front," thanks to the adoption of Copilot, its chatbot, and the cloud-computing platform Azure (read: ETFs to Surge as Microsoft Tops $3.5T, Reclaims Top Spot). Meta Platforms Meta Platforms has an Earnings ESP of +2.91% and a Zacks Rank #1. The social media giant saw a negative earnings estimate revision of five cents for the second quarter over the past seven days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the yet-to-be-reported quarter indicates substantial year-over-year earnings growth of 12.98%. Revenues are expected to increase 14.77% year over year. Meta Platforms delivered an earnings surprise of 17.30%, on average, in the last four quarters. Meta currently has a Wall Street analyst recommendation of 1.35 made by 55 brokerage firms. Of these, 45 are Strong Buy and three are Buy. Strong Buy and Buy, respectively, account for 81.82% and 5.45% of all recommendations. Based on short-term price targets offered by 52 analysts, the average price target for Meta Platforms comes to $756.13, ranging from a low of $566.00 to a high of $935.00. Meta's AI strategy now serves as the backbone of its business transformation. The company has now committed $60–70 billion in capital expenditure for this year, with the lion's share earmarked for AI infrastructure. This includes cutting-edge data centers like Prometheus and Hyperion, as well as the deployment of NVIDIA's Grace Hopper Superchip. These bold investments are already delivering results across Meta's platforms. The 30% adoption of Advantage+ is driving a 5% boost in Reels conversion rates. AI-driven recommendations have lifted time spent on Facebook by 7% and on Threads by a remarkable 35%. Instagram Reels engagement is up 24%, fueled by improved algorithmic personalization. The world's largest social media platform projects revenues in the range of $42.5-$45.5 billion for the second quarter. Apple Apple has an Earnings ESP of +3.52% and a Zacks Rank #3. Apple saw a positive earnings estimate revision of a penny over the past 30 days for the fiscal third quarter of 2025. The iPhone maker has a strong track record of positive earnings surprises. It delivered an average earnings surprise of 4.68% in the trailing four quarters. The Zacks Consensus Estimate indicates a modest year-over-year increase of 1.43% for earnings and 3.67% for revenues. The tech giant currently has a Wall Street analyst recommendation of 2.04 made by 37 brokerage firms. Of these, 18 are Strong Buy and three are Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 48.65% and 8.11% of all recommendations. Based on short-term price targets offered by 33 analysts, the average price target for Apple comes to $231.52. The forecasts range from a low of $139.00 to a high of $300.00. On the last earnings call, the iPhone maker guided "low to mid-single digit" sales growth for the fiscal third quarter. Chief executive Tim Cook warned that Apple is likely to face a $900 million headwind as a result of tariffs. He added that it is "very difficult" to predict beyond June due to uncertainties surrounding the U.S.-China trade policy. Amazon Amazon has an Earnings ESP of +7.37% and a Zacks Rank #1. The company saw a positive earnings estimate revision of a penny over the past seven days for the second quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate indicates a year-over-year earnings increase of 8.13% and substantial revenue growth of 9.67% for the to-be-reported quarter. Additionally, Amazon's earnings surprise history is impressive, with the four-quarter average surprise being 20.68%. Amazon currently has a Wall Street analyst recommendation of 1.15 made by 55 brokerage firms. Of these, 48 are Strong Buy and six are Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 87.27% and 10.91% of all recommendations. Based on short-term price targets offered by 53 analysts, the average price target for Amazon comes to $254.38, ranging from a low of $195.00 to a high of $305.00. Amazon continues to dominate the e-commerce business and is expanding its footprint in cloud computing, advertising and various other sectors. The world's largest online retailer projected revenues of $159-$164 billion for the second quarter of 2025. Blockbuster Prime Day Event sales are likely to boost revenues for the company. Like other tech companies, Amazon is ramping up investments in data centers, chips and the power needed for AI workloads. It is also investing in its own computer chips and those developed by NVIDIA. However, CFO Brian Olsavsky, on the last earnings call, issued a cautious outlook due to uncertain consumer demand in the face of President Trump's shifting tariff policies. ETFs to Tap Given this, investors may want to invest in these stocks through ETFs. Below, we have highlighted some ETFs with the largest exposure to Mag 7. Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF: It is the first-ever ETF offering investors equal-weight exposure to the Magnificent 7 stocks. MicroSectors FANG+ ETN: This ETN is linked to the performance of the NYSE FANG+ Index, which is equal-dollar weighted and designed to provide exposure to a group of highly traded growth stocks of next-generation technology and tech-enabled companies. The note accounts for a 10% share in each of the seven stocks. MicroSectors FANG+ ETN has a Zacks ETF Rank #3 (see: all the Technology ETFs here). iShares Top 20 U.S. Stocks ETF: It offers exposure to the potential growth of mega-cap stocks, which may benefit from their scale and resources. The in-focus four firms account for a combined 38% share. TOPT has a Zacks ETF Rank #2. Boost Your Portfolio with Our Top ETF Insights Zacks' exclusive Fund Newsletter delivers actionable information, top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, straight to your inbox every week. Don't miss out on this valuable resource. It's free! Get it now >> Media Contact Zacks Investment Research 800-767-3771 ext. 9339 support@ Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release. Higher. Faster. Sooner. 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BBC News
16-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Impressive Evans beats Tiafoe to reach last 16 at Queen's
Great Britain's Dan Evans made an impressive start to his Queen's tournament by beating world number 13 Frances Tiafoe 7-5 6-2 to reach the last victory was Evans' first against a top-20 player since since he defeated world number 12 Alex de Minaur at the 2023 Davis is looking to rebuild his ranking, having dropped from a career-high 21st in the world a couple of years ago to a wildcard entry at Queen's he was handed a tough start against American Tiafoe, who reached the quarter-finals of the French Open this Tiafoe has often struggled on grass and Evans took full advantage on a hot day in west London, playing some of his best tennis in years to claim an impressive straight-set made an encouraging start to this match, fending off a break point before securing the break himself at broke back immediately when Evans overcooked his forehand and momentum appeared to swing the American's way in a 10-minute spell where his opponent had little answer to him. But Evans, encouraged by the home crowd, dug in and battled from 5-4 down to secure a second break before closing out the momentum was now with Evans and a five-game winning streak put him 2-0 up at the start of the second got a stroke of luck at 3-1 up when his forehand clipped the net cord to drop over and secure a double then on he closed out the match before receiving a standing ovation from the crowd as he sealed his place in the next round.
LBCI
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- LBCI
Miss Lebanon qualifies among the Top 20 at Miss World 2025, ranks among Top 5 in Asia & Oceania
Miss Lebanon Nada Koussa advanced to the Top 20 finalists at the Miss World 2025 pageant held in India. In addition to securing a spot among the global contenders, Koussa also ranked in the Top 5 for the Asia & Oceania region, standing out among contestants from across the continent.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
American Idol 2025 winner: Who won the finale today?
American Idol Season 23 is set to announce its winner. The fight is between top 2 - John Foster and Jamal Roberts after Breanna Nix was ousted from the race on Sunday. John Foster, a 27-year-old musician and part-time music teacher from Addis, Louisiana, emerged as a standout contestant on American Idol Season 23, reaching the top three in the finale. Born and raised in Addis, Foster auditioned in Los Angeles with Elton John's 'I'm Still Standing,' earning a Golden Ticket to Hollywood, as reported by WAFB. His soulful performances, including an original song, 'Tell That Angel I Love Her,' dedicated to high school friends Maggie Dunn and Caroline Gill who died in a 2023 car accident, resonated with audiences during the Top 20 'Songs of Faith' special, per Entertainment Now. A parade in Addis on May 14, 2025, honored his Idol success. Foster released an updated version of 'Tell That Angel I Love Her' before the finale, available on Spotify and Apple Music. His journey was marked by growth, with judge Luke Bryan praising his newfound confidence. Ahead of the finale, he told Baton Rouge's WBRZ, 'My hometown visit was proof of the fact that even if I were to be eliminated at number 3, I would forever have a place in the industry somewhere. Addis, Brusly, Plaquemine, Port Allen, Baton Rouge, you've been supporting me in my early days while I was still honing my artistry in those bars, restaurants, and venues.' Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old physical education teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, captivated American Idol Season 23 audiences, securing a top three spot in the finale. A father of three daughters—Harmoni (6), Lyrik (4), and Gianna Grace (born April 2025)—Roberts is married, though his wife's name remains undisclosed. He auditioned with Rick James's 'Mary Jane,' wowing judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood, and advanced through Hollywood with performances like Chris Stapleton's 'Tennessee Whiskey' and Teddy Swims's 'The Door". His rendition of Tom Odell's 'Heal' for the Top 12 'Iconic American Idol Moments' theme, described as a 'gospel prayer,' was a highlight, released as a single before the finale. Roberts, the fourth Mississippian to reach Idol's top three, received a hero's welcome in Meridian.
Malaysian Reserve
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Malaysian Reserve
The Boston Globe Announces Launch of Dedicated Team Covering High School Sports
Veteran Journalists to Lead Comprehensive Coverage of Massachusetts High School Athletics, Full Stories Available at BOSTON, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, The Boston Globe announces a new high school sports initiative that will include a dedicated team covering the exciting and competitive high school sports scene in Massachusetts. Veteran sports journalists will bring the Globe's award-winning journalism to communities throughout the region, delivering authoritative analysis and expansive features across interests. The Boston Globe Announces Launch of Dedicated Team Covering High School Sports to Enhance Online and Print Reporting The Globe's High School Sports team is broadening coverage to meet the growing interest from schools, parents, and athletes as participation in high school sports reaches an all-time peak. 'We know the important place high school sports have in the sports landscape in and around Boston, and by dedicating more resources and developing a new coverage strategy, we're making sure Globe readers receive the best coverage of the communities, athletes, and games that matter most to them,' said Globe Sports Editor Matt Pepin. 'In a region where so many professional teams dominate, high school sports is the starting point for aspiring young athletes and their families. Their journeys are compelling story lines,' said Craig Larson, Globe assistant sports editor/schools. 'We've assembled a dedicated team to tell their stories.' Larson, with four decades of reporting/editing on high school and college sports in New England, leads a team that includes assistant high school sports editor Brendan Kurie and enterprise reporter Matt Porter, who is contributing feature pieces on key stories throughout the scholastic seasons. They are backed up by a 'nighthawk' desk of professionals assisted by college students, co-ops, and interns who will provide dispatches, assemble notebooks, and compile rankings in all sports. The Globe high school sports team will deliver exclusive reporting online that includes Top 20 Rankings, Players of the Week, nightly scores and roundups, as well as the popular All-Scholastics for fall, winter, and spring that will appear in special print editions. The Boston Globe's All-Scholastics for Winter 2024-25 is out now online and in Sunday's print edition. Special reporting will include a high school football preview with division capsules for every team in Eastern Massachusetts, exhaustive coverage of every state championship, playoff, and final, Thanksgiving football with database compilations of rivalries, previews, and predictions, Super Bowls, as well as reporting on the Globe Foundation / Phelps Scholar-Athletes and annual Scholastic Awards charting schools' regular-season winning percentage. Coverage will include live updates on key events, enterprise reporting on news and issues, and extensive photography and video. See all coverage of your community's teams by visiting or check out the sports pages of the Globe in print. Contact: Carla Kath, Director of Communications, About Boston Globe Media: Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC is a locally owned, award-winning media company serving Boston and New England for over 153 years. Its cornerstone is The Boston Globe, a 27-time Pulitzer Prize-winning news source and one of the most successful metro news organizations in the United States. The Globe is headquartered in Boston with regional bureaus in Washington, D.C., Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. The Globe has been successfully growing its direct subscriber base, today boasting the highest total number of subscribers the organization has had since 2008. The Globe hosts events that connect community members to its journalism and provides a range of digital and home-delivered advertising solutions that reach more consumers than any other New England media brand. Boston Globe Media's portfolio includes The Boston Globe, , , STAT , The B-Side , Globe Publishing Services, Globe Events , Studio/B , and Boston magazine . View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Boston Globe
