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What You Need To Know Ahead Of Amazon's Earnings Thursday

Amazon (AMZN) reports earnings after the bell Thursday, with investors likely to be watching the tech giant's margins amid concerns consumer weakness, growing labor costs, and higher spending on artificial intelligence (AI) could squeeze profits.

Amazon shares took a hit after the company released its second-quarter report in July, as its quarterly sales and outlook missed expectations. Since then, shares have largely recovered to their level before the report, leaving them about 24% higher for the year so far at $187.83 as of Friday's close.

Analysts expect Amazon's third-quarter revenue to come in at $157.24 billion, up from the prior quarter and year-ago period. However, profits are projected to fall sequentially to $12.32 billion as expenses climb, despite rising roughly 25% year-over-year.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and a growing advertising business for showing ads on Prime Video have been key sources of revenue growth so far this year. A migration to cloud storage and growing use of AI products have helped boost AWS revenue. Jefferies analysts said recently their checks suggest growing AWS revenue in the third quarter.

The analysts also said they have seen "solid & improving" demand for ad spending with Amazon. Wedbush analysts said they believe high-margin ad revenue could help offset big spending from Amazon to fuel its AI efforts, along with things like Project Kuiper, its planned satellite broadband project.

A number of big tech companies including Amazon face pressure from investors to show that their spending on AI is paying off. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said in the company's first-quarter earnings call that it wouldn't be spending so much on AI if it didn't see "very clear signals" that Amazon could monetize it.

JPMorgan analysts told clients earlier this month it will be important for Amazon, along with Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) and Meta Platforms (META) to "highlight their early returns on AI spending" in their coming earnings calls.

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APGA To Probe Lawmaker Alexander Ikwechegh For A§§aulting A Cabbie

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has condemned the alleged a§§ault meted out on a cab driver by Alex Ikwechegh, the member representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, October 28.

“The attention of our great party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, has been drawn to a viral video of alleged a§§ault meted out to a citizen by the Honourable member representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency, Alex Ikwechegh.

As a political party founded on respect for Human Rights, we roundly condemn the action of our said member and Federal Parliamentarian, Alex Ikwechegh, representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency, on the platform of our great Party.

As a party, we are founded on the basic principles of upholding the dignity of all humans, irrespective of class, creed and/or ethnicity. The recent video allegedly showing Ikwechegh a§§aulting a cab driver is totally unacceptable and runs counter to what our Party – APGA – represents.

In line with APGA’s constitution, the Leadership of the Party shall set up a disciplinary committee to investigate the act, and if found wanting, appropriate sanctions shall be meted on him in line with the Constitution of APGA.

Our party shall not tolerate any verifiable conduct that is not in tandem with the ideals of our founding fathers. In APGA, we are our Brother’s and Sister’s keeper and it cannot be any other way,” the statement reads.

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What You Need To Know Ahead Of Microsoft's Earnings

Microsoft (MSFT) is set to report fiscal first-quarter earnings results after markets close Wednesday, with investors likely to be watching growth in the company's Azure cloud computing platform.

Analysts expect revenue to jump 14% year-over-year to $64.65 billion. Net income is projected to land at $23.2 billion or $3.11 per share, up from $22.29 billion or $2.99 per share a year earlier.

In the prior quarter, Microsoft reported cloud revenue of $36.8 billion, up 21% year-over-year, but short of the $37.2 billion analysts expected. Microsoft's Intelligent Cloud segment, which houses Azure, accounted for $28.5 billion in revenue, driven by a 29% jump in revenue from Azure and other services.

Deutsche Bank analysts said they expect Azure to post a percentage in the low-to-mid 30s for the fiscal first quarter, adding Microsoft “needs to deliver Azure outperformance and guidance for little if any deceleration” in order to satisfy investors' lofty expectations.

Microsoft told investors when it reported earnings in July that it would raise its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in order to meet AI demand. Worries about whether Microsoft's higher spending will pay off weighed on the company's stock price in the wake of the report.

Goldman Sachs analysts said they view Microsoft's buildout as a "necessary investment ahead of the structural shift to Gen-AI, which is likely to present a vast revenue opportunity across all layers of the AI technology stack."

Microsoft announced several new AI-related features and initiatives in recent weeks, including upgrades to its Copilot AI assistant and autonomous AI agents for Copilot.

Shares of Microsoft have gained close to 14% since the start of the year, at $428.15 as of Friday's close.

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Intel Stock Price Levels To Watch As Struggling Chipmaker's Earnings Loom

Intel (INTC) shares will be in focus this week as investors await the beleaguered chipmaker’s third quarter results after Thursday’s closing bell.

Analysts expect the company to report a decline in revenue for the period owing to softening demand for both its PC and server chips as it faces intensifying competition from rivals, such as Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and artificial intelligence (AI) darling Nvidia (NVDA).

Investors will look for further updates from executives about the company’s turnaround plans, which has helped underpin a 23% recovery in the chipmaker’s stock from its early-September low. However, the shares still remain more than 50% lower since the start of the year through Friday’s close, as the company’s dominance in the chip market continues to shrink.

Below, we take a closer look at the technicals on Intel’s weekly chart and point out important price levels to watch out for as the chipmaker prepares to report its quarterly results.

Since breaking above the neckline of a double bottom on above-average volume last month, Intel shares have remained stuck in a sideways drift, with a doji forming last week—a candlestick pattern that indicates indecision.

Moreover, the relative strength index (RSI) has flattened out in recent weeks, confirming rangebound conditions in the stock.

Amid the potential for earnings-driven volatility, let’s outline several important levels on Intel’s chart that investors will likely be watching.

Firstly, it’s worth keep an eye on the $22 level. This area on the chart sits just 3% below Friday’s close and has provided support over the past month near the double bottom pattern’s neckline.

A decisive breakdown below this region could see the chipmaker’s stock revisit the $19 level, an area where bargain hunters may look for buying opportunities near the August and September double bottom troughs.

A breakout above the recent sideways drift may drive a move up to around $25. Investors who have purchased the stock at lower levels in recent months could seek exit points near three prominent swing lows that formed on the chart between October 2022 and February last year.

A rally through this level could see the shares climb to $30, a location where the price may run into overhead selling pressure near major peaks and troughs on the chart from November 2022 through to June this year.

Finally, a more bullish move may lead to a retest of the $36 level, an area just above the 50-week moving average where investors could decide to lock in profits near a trendline connecting a range of comparable trading levels on the chart between June 2022 and July this year.

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Does Your Child Need To Bathe Every Day?

The daily bath or shower is a routine for many of us — and for our children, too. But is it really necessary?

The short answer is no.

Obviously, there are days when washing up makes good sense — like if your child is grimy from a day in the dirt; covered in sweat, paint, or other visible dirt; or had an explosive poop. It's also a good idea to wash up if your child has spent the day in a pool (the chlorine may be irritating to the skin), a body of water (there could be things in the water that are irritating or unhealthy), or used bug spray to ward off ticks and mosquitoes. And certainly, it's best for everyone in the vicinity when a stinky teenager takes a soapy shower.

Sometimes a doctor may recommend daily bathing for certain skin conditions. And we all need to wash our hands regularly to prevent infection. But full-body washing just for the sake of washing? Not so much.

Why not bathe a child daily?

Lots of bathing can lead to dry, irritated skin. But also, the skin has natural protective oils, and natural bacteria, that help to keep us healthy and safe — and that can get washed away with daily bathing.

If your baby or preteen looks pretty clean, isn't stinky, isn't covered in bug spray, and hasn't been in a pool or other body of water, it's fine to skip the bath or shower. Really, bathing two or three times a week is fine. In fact, for many kids, even just once or twice a week is fine. You can always do a quick wipe with a wet washcloth to the face, groin area, and any dirty spots.

Stinky teenagers might need more bathing or showering, depending on activity level and deodorant use. But even they may be able to get away with washing their face and using a soapy washcloth on their groin and underarms.

Tips for healthy bathing

When you do bathe children, here are some tips for healthy bathing.

Don't use hot water — use warm water instead.

Keep it short — preferably just enough time to get the washing done.

Avoid antibacterial soaps and bubble baths. Use mild, unscented soap and shampoo.

Make sure bathing is supervised for all babies and young children.

Pat dry rather than rubbing dry. If your child tends to have dry skin, using a mild, unscented greasy moisturizer after the bath can be helpful.

If your child has eczema or any other skin condition, check with your doctor to get tailored advice for bathing your child.

Source: Harvard Health Publishing

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What You Need To Know Ahead Of AMD's Earnings

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) will report third-quarter financial results after the closing bell Tuesday, with analysts calling for significant earnings growth.

Analysts expect the chipmaker to report revenue of $6.71 billion, up nearly 16% year-over-year, according to Visible Alpha. Net income is projected to be $815.76 million or 50 cents per share, more than double the $299 million or 18 cents per share AMD posted a year earlier.

In July, AMD reported data center revenue in the second quarter more than doubled year-over-year to a record $2.8 billion, as demand for the company's artificial intelligence (AI) chips surged.

Analysts expect data center revenue to rise to a fresh high of $3.52 billion for the third quarter. CEO Lisa Su said in July that AMD expects to “deliver strong revenue growth in the second half of the year led by demand for Instinct, EPYC and Ryzen processors." 

At the company’s Advancing AI event earlier this month, AMD launched its next generation of AI chips but did not raise its AI sales guidance or announce any new large customers as many investors had hoped. Jefferies analysts suggested investors could be watching for those updates to come with AMD's earnings Tuesday.

Over 80% or 13 of the 16 analysts covering AMD tracked by Visible Alpha have a "buy" or equivalent rating for the stock, with an average price target of $192.13, implying about 23% upside from Friday's closing price of $156.23. Shares of AMD have gained 6% so far in 2024.

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