
Next week's US stock market outlook, super earnings week, are you ready for the life-and-death situation next week?

Next week is a life-or-death moment for U.S. stocks, with 4 out of the "Magnificent Seven" reporting earnings—will it be a battle of titans?! Will Powell stand firm against Trump in the Fed's decision? How will Intel's stock move after its disastrous earnings report? Are your positions ready for next week's rollercoaster ride~~~~
With the easing of Greenland tariff tensions this week, tech stocks rebounded mid-week, while the Russell 2000, representing small-cap stocks, outperformed the S&P 500 for 14 consecutive trading days, marking the longest winning streak since 1996. Market breadth is clearly improving. Next week, we face a dense lineup of heavyweight earnings reports, coupled with the Fed's policy stance—volatility is guaranteed.
The Fed's FOMC meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday will see Powell's words dictate capital flows. The main event comes after Wednesday's close, with Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla all reporting earnings—this will decide the Nasdaq's fate. Apple caps it off after Thursday's close.
$Microsoft(MSFT.US) is the litmus test for AI monetization—watch Azure cloud growth and Copilot AI's revenue potential.
$Tesla(TSLA.US) earnings hinge on profit quality defense. Sales growth won’t dictate stock movement—gross margin stability is key. Has the price-cut-for-volume strategy run its course? Most importantly, will Musk deliver concrete timelines for Robotaxi, FSD, and Optimus bot—or just more hype?
$Meta Platforms(META.US) must balance efficiency and spending. Markets will scrutinize ad pricing trends while questioning whether the metaverse+AI cash burn is spiraling again. Will capex explode like before?
$Apple(AAPL.US) faces sales and cost pressures—can iPhone China demand hold up? How much will soaring memory costs hurt margins?
Buckle up for next week—plan your moves now.
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