$AVGO Earnings Preview
Q2 Adjusted EPS: $2.40 est., Up from $1.58 YoY
Q2 Revenue: $22.12B est., Up from $15.00B YoY
Investor Focus:
AI semiconductor revenue (custom accelerators and networking), VMware-driven infrastructure software growth, and the fiscal Q3 revenue guide. Broadcom reports after the close today.
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$AIQU (3X long) and $AIQD (-3X short) track the BITA AI Leaders Select Index.
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Similar to the MicroSectors toolkit you already use, now for AI. Available in a regular brokerage account.
$AIQU (3X long) and $AIQD (-3X short) track the BITA AI Leaders Select Index.
Daily trading tools for sophisticated investors. Subject to BMO credit risk.
For more information, please visit: https://t.co/HpOrwPBRQm
$AVGO Earnings Preview
Q2 Adjusted EPS: $2.40 est., Up from $1.58 YoY
Q2 Revenue: $22.12B est., Up from $15.00B YoY
Investor Focus:
AI semiconductor revenue (custom accelerators and networking), VMware-driven infrastructure software growth, and the fiscal Q3 revenue guide. Broadcom reports after the close today.
Weekly Tech Update
Get access to top stocks like $NVDA, $GOOG, $MSFT and more with the NYSE FANG+ Index.
NVIDIA EXPANDS INTO AI PCS
$NVDA unveiled its Arm-based RTX Spark superchip for Windows PCs, launching this fall through partners including $MSFT, $DELL, and $HPQ. The move extends Nvidiaโs AI dominance beyond data centers into personal computing, while its Vera CPU enters full production with early adoption from OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, Oracle, and CoreWeave.
ANTHROPIC FILES FOR IPO
Anthropic confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially setting up one of the largest public offerings in AI alongside OpenAI and SpaceX. The Claude developer reported a $47 billion revenue run rate and a recent $900 billion valuation, driven largely by strong adoption of its AI coding tools.
ALPHABET LAUNCHES RECORD $80B AI FUNDRAISE
$GOOGL announced an $80 billion equity raiseโthe largest in U.S. corporate historyโto accelerate AI infrastructure investments as demand for Google Cloud and AI services exceeds capacity. The financing includes a $10 billion investment from Berkshire Hathaway, underscoring strong institutional confidence in Alphabetโs AI growth strategy.
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Weekly Bank Update
JPMORGAN EYES MAJOR ACQUISITIONS
$JPM CEO Jamie Dimon said the bank could deploy $10โ20 billion on an acquisition within the next few years if the right opportunity emerges. Dimon emphasized that organic growth remains the priority, with any target needing to strengthen core businesses, fit JPMorganโs culture, and integrate seamlessly into operations.
WELLS FARGO BACKS 3D-PRINTED HOUSING
$WFC will offer mortgages and a 50-basis-point lender credit for homes built using Iconโs 3D-printing technology, signaling growing institutional acceptance of alternative construction methods. The partnership could accelerate adoption of lower-cost, faster-built housing as demand for affordable homes remains strong.
SCOTIABANK EXPANDS U.S. BANKING FOOTPRINT
$BNS agreed to acquire Dallas-based MapleMark Bank, gaining access to FDIC-insured deposits and strengthening its U.S. growth strategy. The deal supports Scotiabankโs North American expansion, enhances funding for its mortgage capital markets business, and follows its recent investment in $KEY.
Weekly Tech Update
Get access to top stocks like $AAPL, $GOOG, $MSFT and more with the NYSE FANG+ Index.
GOOGLE EXPANDS AI PUSH
$GOOG unveiled Gemini 3.5 Flash at Google I/O, a faster and lower-cost AI model positioned against offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic. Google also introduced Gemini Spark, an AI agent capable of acting across connected apps, alongside Omni, a world-simulation model for video, image, and robotics applications.
MICROSOFT RESETS AI STRATEGY
$MSFT is restructuring its AI business after losing momentum to OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, despite early leadership through its OpenAI partnership. CEO Satya Nadella is consolidating Copilot teams, expanding model partnerships, and investing heavily in AI infrastructure as Microsoft shifts toward enterprise-focused AI agents and model-agnostic services.
APPLE PREPS AI UPGRADE
$AAPL is expected to unveil a major Apple Intelligence overhaul in iOS 27, featuring a rebuilt Siri powered by LLMs and Google Gemini integration. Rumored additions include AI photo editing, custom wallpaper generation, universal video subtitles, and natural-language shortcut creation aimed at making Appleโs AI ecosystem more competitive.
Solactive FANG Innovation Index: 12 of 15 reported.
$INTC popped +24% next day on a turnaround beat. $AMD ran +19% post-print. $NVDA capped the week with record $81.6B Q1 FY27 revenue.
3 to go: $AVGO 6/3, $ORCL 6/10, $MU 6/24.
$NVDA caps big tech earnings season.
8 of 10 names in the NYSE FANG+ Index have reported.
NVIDIA posted record Q1 FY27 revenue of $81.6B (+85% YoY) on a +5.5% EPS surprise.
$GOOGL led the cohort (+94%), followed by $AMZN (+69%) and $META (+7%). $MSFT (+5%) and $AAPL (+3.5%) cleared consensus. $PLTR beat by +18% but slid -6.9% next day. Only $NFLX missed, falling -9.7% next day.
2 names left: $AVGO 6/3, $MU 6/24.
$NVDA Earnings Preview
Q1 Adjusted EPS: $1.77 est., Up from $0.81 YoY
Q1 Revenue: $79.12B est., Up from $44.06B YoY
Investor Focus:
Data Center growth trajectory, Q2 FY27 guide, gross margin recovery toward mid-70s, China revenue assumed at zero in the company outlook, Blackwell Ultra ramp and Vera Rubin readiness.
$ALK , $UAL , $CCL all up 10% today. Oil's down 6%.
Trump indicated US-Iran talks are "in final stages," and satellite data showed three supertankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely restricted since March.
Across the MicroSectors U.S. Travel Index: 29 of 30 constituents higher, mean +3.6%.
$NVDA Earnings Preview
Q1 Adjusted EPS: $1.77 est., Up from $0.81 YoY
Q1 Revenue: $79.12B est., Up from $44.06B YoY
Investor Focus:
Data Center growth trajectory, Q2 FY27 guide, gross margin recovery toward mid-70s, China revenue assumed at zero in the company outlook, Blackwell Ultra ramp and Vera Rubin readiness.
Weekly Tech Update
Get access to top stocks like $AAPL, $GOOG and more with the NYSE FANG+ Index.
ANTHROPIC-GATES AI PARTNERSHIP
Anthropic is partnering with the Gates Foundation on a four-year, $200 million initiative to expand AI-driven solutions in global health, education, and economic mobility, including vaccine research, healthcare forecasting, literacy tools, and workforce development programs powered by Claude AI.
INTEL APPLE AI CHIP DEAL
$INTC surged after reports of a preliminary chip fabrication agreement with Apple and an advanced packaging partnership with SK Hynix. Investors are betting the deals could significantly expand Intel Foundry revenue and strengthen its position against $TSM in AI chip manufacturing and packaging.
APPLE EU AI REGULATION WARNING
$AAPL backed $GOOGL in criticizing proposed EU Digital Markets Act measures that would require Google to give rival AI services broader access to Android features. Apple warned the rules could create major privacy, security, and device integrity risks as regulators push for greater AI interoperability.
Weekly Travel Update
ALLEGIANT CLOSES SUN COUNTRY DEAL
$ALGT completed its $1.5 billion acquisition of Sun Country, creating a larger low-cost airline focused on disciplined capacity growth and leisure travel as rising fuel costs pressure the broader airline industry.
JETBLUE-UNITED ALLIANCE EXPANDS
$JBLU and $UAL added reciprocal loyalty perks under their Blue Sky partnership, including free checked bags, preferred seating, and priority boarding, as the airlines deepen cooperation ahead of planned joint itineraries and Unitedโs return to JFK in 2027.
AIRLINES FACE SURGING FUEL COSTS
Middle East airspace restrictions tied to the Iran conflict are forcing airlines onto longer routes, potentially adding up to $8.4 billion in extra fuel costs through August as carriers reroute flights around restricted zones and summer travel demand accelerates.
The U.S. is projected to overtake Norway as Europe's largest gas supplier in 2026 - IEEFA.
EU LNG imports share sourced from the U.S.:
2021: 31%
2025: 60%
IEEFA (13 May 2026) forecasts the U.S. share of EU LNG imports at ~two-thirds in 2026 and up to 80% by 2028.
The U.S. LNG export chain - upstream gas producers, midstream pipelines, Gulf Coast liquefaction - is represented across the MicroSectors Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Index:
$LNG (Cheniere), $WMB , $KMI , $DTM , $EQT , $XOM , $CVX , $COP
$VIK Earnings Preview
Q1 EPS: -$0.11 est., Up from -$0.24 YoY
Q1 Revenue: $1.01B est., Up from $0.90B YoY
Investor Focus:
2026 advance booking position and pricing on upcoming high-season sailings, net yield growth, North American source-market trends, fleet additions, and any updates to full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance.
Q1 2026 earnings season is complete for the MicroSectors Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Index.
22 of 25 beat on EPS, led by $PSX (+226%), $MPC (+121%), $LNG (+95%), and $OXY (+80%).