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Meta Platforms and Alphabet (Google) shares are plummeting due to a combination of factors: a landmark social media addiction verdict, continued workforce restructuring at Meta, and investor anxiety over Alphabet's massive AI capital expenditures ("CapEx Trap"). The technical outlook for both stocks has turned distinctly bearish.

Jet fuel prices have surged sharply due to supply tensions linked to Middle East disruptions. The spike reflects a shortage of refined products rather than crude oil, as indicated by soaring refining margins. Because the region is a major exporter of petroleum products and Europe depends heavily on imported jet fuel, any disruption in Gulf supply routes quickly drives prices higher.

DAX is attempting a recovery after a 6% slide, driven by Middle East conflict-induced energy price surges (oil +14.5% this week, EU gas +60%). The article analyzes the market's trajectory, risk of stagflation, and sector-specific reactions (Infineon up, Adidas/Bayer down). Technical analysis suggests a potential upside move if the index closes above the psychological 24000 level.

NVIDIA is testing the key 195.95 breakout level ahead of earnings, diverging from broader Magnificent 7 weakness. Holding above its 200-day moving average, with improving relative strength and a bullish MACD crossover, the stock is poised for a potential medium-term uptrend. A break higher could open a retest of record highs, while 169.55 remains critical support.

NVIDIA's Q4 earnings report on February 25 is a high-stakes event for the AI standard-bearer. Markets are shifting focus from simple "beats" to long-term sustainability. Key areas of scrutiny include the production ramp of the next-gen Blackwell chip, potential spending "digestion" by hyperscalers, stability of the 75% gross margin, and geopolitical developments in China. The stock's sideways movement suggests high volatility may be expected.

Preview of Amazon's Q4 2025 earnings, where the company is set to surpass $700B in annual revenue. The article highlights investor concerns over the massive $125B+ Capex for AI data centers, the necessity for sustained AWS growth, and the crucial need for CEO Andy Jassy to communicate a clear path for AI investment ROI to reassure a jittery market.

Alphabet (GOOGL) heads into Q4 earnings after strong year-to-date outperformance versus the S&P 500, but technical signals are flashing caution. A bearish reversal pattern, RSI divergence, and weakening relative strength suggest the medium-term uptrend may be exhausted. A break below key supports could trigger a multi-week corrective pullback despite solid earnings expectations.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) faces high expectations in its Q4 2025 earnings report after becoming a $4 trillion company. Investors are focused on whether massive AI investments, particularly the Gemini integration and Google Cloud's market share growth, can sustain the stock's premium valuation. The report's guidance on 2026 capital expenditure will be the ultimate factor in determining the stock's post-earnings direction.

A comprehensive preview of Apple's fiscal Q1 2026 earnings report, detailing Wall Street's record revenue and EPS expectations. The article analyzes key drivers: the iPhone 17 supercycle, a potential China rebound, and sustained Services growth. It also examines the 'wild card' of Apple's AI strategy and provides a Bullish/Bearish scenario analysis for the stock price.

The Nasdaq 100 has finally broken above its 7-week range, signalling a potential catch-up rally versus other US equity benchmarks. As momentum improves, volatility-adjusted relative strength highlights Amazon, Cisco Systems, and Meta Platforms as tech stocks that may outperform over the next 1–3 weeks, supported by bullish price action, RSI breakouts, and improving trend structures.