Stock Region Newsletter - Watchlist for Friday, May 2, 2025
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Welcome to the Stock Region Watchlist for May 2, 2025! Here's a breakdown of today's top stocks and trends to help keep you informed.
1. Apple ($AAPL)
Recent News:
Apple delivered strong Q2 2025 results, surpassing expectations. The company reported an EPS of $1.65 (vs. $1.63 expected) and revenue of $95.4 billion, also beating estimates.
Key Highlights:
iPhone revenue reached $46.84 billion, exceeding projections.
Services revenue grew by 11.65% year-over-year to $26.65 billion.
Apple approved a $100 billion share buyback program and announced a 4% dividend increase.
Challenges:
Apple faces $900 million in additional tariff costs this quarter. While Services revenue grew, it slightly missed forecasts.
Levels to Watch (Short-Term):
Upside above $207.88.
Downside below $205.75.
2. Block (formerly Square, $XYZ)
Recent News:
Block missed Q1 2025 earnings estimates, posting an adjusted EPS of $0.56 vs. the expected $0.94.
Key Highlights:
Gross profit from Cash App grew 10%, reaching $1.38 billion.
Block expects gross profit growth to accelerate by Q3 2025.
Challenges:
The company lowered its profit outlook for 2025 and saw a drop in Bitcoin-related revenue.
Levels to Watch (Short-Term):
Upside above $46.71.
Downside below $44.00.
3. Atlassian ($TEAM)
Recent News:
Atlassian exceeded EPS estimates for Q3 2025 but offered weaker-than-expected revenue guidance for the June quarter.
Key Highlights:
EPS increased 9% to $0.97, beating expectations of $0.90.
Revenue grew 14% year-over-year to $1.357 billion.
The company’s transition to a cloud-based subscription model is expected to drive 23% growth in cloud services next quarter.
Challenges:
Cloud service growth has been slower than anticipated, and the stock dropped 16.5% following its earnings report.
Levels to Watch (Short-Term):
Upside above $205.50.
Downside below $190.07.
4. Reddit ($RDDT)
Recent News:
There are no updates for Reddit this week. However, the platform’s role as a hub for retail investor sentiment continues to grow.
Key Highlights:
Increased activity from retail investors using platforms like Stocktwits and Reddit to influence market trends.
Potential:
While Reddit remains a private company, its influence in driving investor sentiment is undeniable, particularly for trending stocks.
Levels to Watch (Short-Term):
Upside above $129.87.
Downside below $118.68.
5. Airbnb ($ABNB)
Recent News:
No key updates, but Airbnb continues to benefit from the global rebound in travel demand.
Key Highlights:
Significant recovery trends in travel and short-term rentals post-pandemic.
Strong potential for international growth and unique travel experiences.
Levels to Watch (Short-Term):
Upside above $120.00.
Downside below $116.55.
Thank you for reading today’s newsletter! Stay informed, and we’ll see you next time with more updates.
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