STOCK MARKET WRAP-UP: As IBM, Nvidia & Apple Invest in Quantum Computers

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

By Staff Reporters

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If you looked at how stocks were doing yesterday morning and then looked away, we’ve got good news.

After a rough start to the day—especially for tech companies, whose earnings are due out soon—stocks mostly turned things around, with the S&P 500 and the Dow ending the day in the green.

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IBM plans to invest $150 billion in the US over five years. That includes $30 billion earmarked for R&D for manufacturing its mainframe and quantum computers in the US. It’s not the only tech company to announce a big commitment to spend in the US since President Trump took office and unveiled steep tariffs on imports from abroad.

Nvidia and Apple have each separately said that they plan to spend $500 billion stateside over the next four years. Companies in other industries, including pharmaceuticals, have also committed to increased US investment.—AR

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STOCKS: Bounce Back Like a House

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

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Much like a springy inflatable structure often resembling a four-sided building and used by children for jumping for sport and fun, stocks staged a much-needed bounce-house back week on hopes that the trade war would de-escalate, with the S&P 500 climbing for four straight days to close 4.6% higher.

Whether the rally continues this week may depend on the Magnificent Seven earnings on tap—each of those Big Tech stocks has fallen at least 6.5% this year, shedding a combined $2.5 trillion in market value, per the Wall Street Journal.

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MAGNIFICENT SEVEN: Companies Defined

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

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The “Magnificent Seven” refers to a group of seven technology giants that have significantly influenced the stock market. These companies are:

  1. Alphabet (GOOGL)
  2. Amazon (AMZN)
  3. Apple (AAPL)
  4. Meta Platforms (META)
  5. Microsoft (MSFT)
  6. Nvidia (NVDA)
  7. Tesla (TSLA)

Why Are They Significant?

These companies are at the forefront of technological innovation, driving advancements in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, e-commerce, social media, and electric vehicles. Their market dominance and financial performance have a substantial impact on major stock indices like the S&P 5002.

Performance

  • Alphabet: Despite a 31% climb over the past year, Alphabet remains the cheapest of the group, trading at 20 times forward earnings estimates.
  • Amazon: Amazon’s cloud unit is delivering an annual revenue run rate of $115 billion thanks to its AI offerings.
  • Apple: Apple has seen a 989% total return for investors over the past decade.
  • Meta Platforms: Meta is the best-performing stock year-to-date among the Magnificent Seven, up over 25%.
  • Microsoft: Microsoft has generated a 989% total return for investors over the past decade.
  • Nvidia: Nvidia remains the best performer over the past year, up 55%.
  • Tesla: Tesla is the worst-performing stock in the group for 2025, down 25.66% year-to-date.

These companies have reshaped industries and become powerhouses in the global economy, wielding significant influence over market trends and investor sentiment.

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