Analyst Cakmak Says Not to Bet Against Tech Right Now

Analyst Cakmak Says Not to Bet Against Tech Right Now

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The transcript discusses the recent earnings results of major tech companies, focusing on Amazon and Alphabet. Amazon shows strong profitability, despite some pressure on AWS margins due to competitive pricing. Alphabet faces challenges with advertising but shows improvement in cost control and performance metrics. The discussion highlights the resilience of big tech companies and their strategic investments.

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1.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant challenge faced by AWS in the recent quarter?

Regulatory issues

Decreasing market share

Lack of investment

Competitive pricing pressure

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which company was mentioned as a formidable competitor to Amazon in the cloud market?

Oracle

IBM

Microsoft

Salesforce

3.

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What external factors helped Alphabet in the headlines despite challenges?

Partnerships with airlines and ride-sharing companies

Government contracts

Increased YouTube subscriptions

New product launches

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major concern for Alphabet in the past regarding its projects?

Excessive spending on moonshot projects

Lack of innovation

Regulatory fines

Declining user base

5.

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How has Alphabet managed its spending under Ruth Porat's leadership?

Reined in spending with more discipline

Maintained the same level of spending

Increased spending on new projects

Focused only on profitable ventures