Good MorningVolatility subsided in the prior week but remains elevated relative to historical norms. This has the market set up for a significant move, but the direction is unclear. With tariffs still a threat and the outlook for earnings diminishing, the likely scenario is another spike in fear leading to a retest of the recent S&P 500 lows. Such a move could be catalyzed at any time if the tariff situation begins to escalate again.
A question on investors' minds is interest rates. The President called again for the Fed to lower interest rates, which they are likely to do, but later in the year. The odds of a cut in early May are very low, but the odds of up to four 25-basis-point reductions by the end of the year are rising. The risk is that the US and world enter a protracted recession in which lower rates have little impact on activity. Featured: The "Compressed Spring" Smart Money Crypto Strategy (Crypto 101 Media) 
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Stocks | | | U.S. stocks are tumbling Monday as worries about President Donald Trump’s trade war and his criticism of the Federal Reserve cause investors to pull further from the United States.The S&P 500 was 3.1% lower in another wipeout, and the index at the center of many 401(k) accounts is more than 16% ... Read the Full Story |
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Stocks | | | Asian shares were mostly higher in thin Good Friday trading after a bumpy ride on Wall Street, where the Dow industrials lost 1.3% as UnitedHealth shed more than a fifth of its value due to a weaker-than-expected profit report. U.S. stock and bond markets will be closed on Friday. Tokyo's Nikkei 225... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Among the threats tariffs pose to the U.S. economy, none may be as strange as the sell-off in the dollar.Currencies rise and fall all the time because of inflation fears, central bank moves and other factors. But economists worry that the recent drop in the dollar is so dramatic that it reflects som... Read the Full Story |
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When it comes to gauging the stock market’s sentiment as a function of who is buying what, there is little that compares to tracking options buying activity. This is because options are not at all like buying shares of stock, as there are two major factors at play that significantly alt... Read the Full Story |
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Stocks | | | President Donald Trump repeated his attacks Monday against the chair of the Federal Reserve, demanding that the central bank lower its key interest rate to boost the economy. Trump called Powell “a major loser” and said that energy and grocery prices are “substantially lower” and “there is virtually... Read the Full Story |
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AST SpaceMobile Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) is developing the world’s first space-based cellular broadband network, with direct-to-device (D2D) technology enabling access through any standard smartphone. The computer and technology sector company has spent over a billion dollars and seve... Read the Full Story |
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Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) faces challenges and headwinds like any business in 2025, including the impacts of tariffs and trade relations. However, its high-quality operations have improved over the past year, further improvements are expected, and its 9% yield is reliable. The company’s effort... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Donald Trump has stepped up his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the same time that the Supreme Court is considering a case that could make it easier for the president to fire him. The developments are occurring against a backdrop of wider turmoil in the economy and financial market... Read the Full Story |
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Shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), the parent company of Google, have had a rough ride so far in 2025.
Like several other members of the Magnificent Seven, the tech giant is under pressure. The stock is down 27% from its 52-week high and is 20% in the red year-to-date, firmly in bear market terr... Read the Full Story |
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Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) has long leaned on its Experiences segment—theme parks, resorts, and cruises—to drive profits. In its fiscal first quarter of 2025 (FQ1 2025), Experiences produced $3.1 billion in operating income, maintaining its status as Disney’s primary profit engi... Read the Full Story |
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Monday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Alphabet Inc. offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. It is also involved in the sale of apps and in-app purchases and digital content in the Google Play and YouTube; and devices, as well as in the provision of YouTube consumer subscription services. The Google Cloud segment offers infrastructure, cybersecurity, databases, analytics, AI, and other services; Google Workspace that include cloud-based communication and collaboration tools for enterprises, such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet; and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment sells healthcare-related and internet services. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. | Should I Buy Alphabet Stock? GOOGL Bull and Bear Case Explained
These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Alphabet was last updated on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 1:05 AM.
Alphabet Bull Case -
Alphabet Inc. has a diverse range of products and services, including Google Services and Google Cloud, which contribute to its robust revenue streams. This diversification helps mitigate risks associated with reliance on a single product line.
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The company is a leader in the digital advertising space, with platforms like YouTube and Google Search driving significant ad revenue. This dominance positions Alphabet favorably in a growing market.
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Recent analyst ratings indicate strong confidence in Alphabet's stock, with many analysts issuing buy ratings and setting price targets above the current stock price of $180.00, suggesting potential for growth.
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Alphabet's investment in artificial intelligence and cloud computing is expected to yield substantial returns as these sectors continue to expand, positioning the company for future growth.
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With approximately 40.03% of its stock owned by institutional investors, there is a level of confidence from large investment firms, which can be a positive indicator for retail investors.
Alphabet Bear Case -
Recent price target reductions by analysts, such as from $220.00 to $200.00, may indicate concerns about the company's short-term performance and could lead to decreased investor confidence.
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Alphabet faces increasing competition in the cloud services market, which could impact its market share and profitability in this segment.
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Regulatory scrutiny and potential antitrust actions could pose risks to Alphabet's business model, particularly in its advertising and data practices.
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The company's reliance on advertising revenue makes it vulnerable to economic downturns, which can lead to reduced ad spending by businesses.
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Recent adjustments in institutional holdings, such as Capital Group Private Client Services Inc. reducing its stake, may signal a lack of confidence among major investors.
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