Avory - Markets and Investing

This week's Inside Scoop episode focuses on the earnings reports of major tech companies, including Tesla, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and ServiceNow. The conversation covers several themes, including the Cloud Wars, ad spending, and the future of AI. The key takeaways include the strong demand for cloud services from Microsoft and Google, the growth of AI unicorns as customers of Google Cloud, the positive ad revenue growth rates for Meta, Snapchat, and YouTube, and the challenges faced by Tesla in terms of revenue and margins. The discussion also touches on the potential impact of AI on productivity and job growth.

Strong demand for cloud services from Microsoft and Google
AI unicorns are major customers of Google Cloud
Positive ad revenue growth rates for Meta, Snapchat, and YouTube
Challenges faced by Tesla in terms of revenue and margins
Potential impact of AI on productivity and job growth

00:00 Introduction to Earning Season and Tech Themes
08:10 Tesla's Revenue and Margin Challenges
13:47 Summary and Conclusion

Show Notes

This week's Inside Scoop episode focuses on the earnings reports of major tech companies, including Tesla, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and ServiceNow. The conversation covers several themes, including the Cloud Wars, ad spending, and the future of AI. The key takeaways include the strong demand for cloud services from Microsoft and Google, the growth of AI unicorns as customers of Google Cloud, the positive ad revenue growth rates for Meta, Snapchat, and YouTube, and the challenges faced by Tesla in terms of revenue and margins. The discussion also touches on the potential impact of AI on productivity and job growth.

  • Strong demand for cloud services from Microsoft and Google
  • AI unicorns are major customers of Google Cloud
  • Positive ad revenue growth rates for Meta, Snapchat, and YouTube
  • Challenges faced by Tesla in terms of revenue and margins
  • Potential impact of AI on productivity and job growth


00:00 Introduction to Earning Season and Tech Themes

08:10 Tesla's Revenue and Margin Challenges

13:47 Summary and Conclusion

What is Avory - Markets and Investing?

Around the Desk: This is where we at Avory think out loud, challenge narratives, and look for signal through the noise. Each episode, the Avory & Co. team dives into what’s moving markets, how companies are performing, and where opportunities may be forming. We break down earnings, macro trends, and investor sentiment — all from the lens of a concentrated, high-conviction portfolio.

*** The views expressed on Avory Podcast: Around the Desk are those of the hosts and guests and do not constitute investment advice. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon to make investment decisions. All investments involve risk, including potential loss of capital. Avory & Co. may hold positions in the companies discussed.