Weekly Market Insights: Nike, Carnival Earnings and Fed Signals

As September draws to a close, markets weigh job data, corporate earnings, and Fed policy signals in search of the next market driver.

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Portfolio Parrot
September 29, 2025

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This week has all the ingredients investors love and hate: a jobs report that could change the Fed’s script, Tesla’s delivery numbers that will fuel another round of EV debates, and Nike earnings testing consumer strength. Think of it as the market’s end-of-September stress test.

Let’s break down the stocks and catalysts that matter most this week.

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Ranked using weekly data trends, company fundamentals, and market intelligence.

Weekly Stock Power Rankings

⚪ 12. Walmart Inc ($WMT):
Walmart trades near record highs, supported by strong omnichannel growth, gains in grocery market share, and its defensive appeal in a slowing economy. Margin pressure from wages and logistics persists, but analysts still see moderate upside.

⚪ 11. Visa Inc ($V):
Visa maintains dominance in global payments, with steady growth in cross-border volumes and digital adoption. Analysts forecast continued mid-single-digit revenue and earnings growth, reinforcing its long-term resilience.

⚪ 10. Advanced Micro Devices Inc ($AMD):
AMD benefits from AI and data centre chip demand, particularly with new accelerator launches, but faces tough competition from NVIDIA and Intel. Analysts remain positive about the long-term trend, although volatility is likely to persist into late 2025.

⬆️ 9. Philip Morris International ($PM):
Philip Morris maintains high single-digit EPS growth guidance for 2025, backed by strong iQOS heated tobacco adoption. While attractive for dividend investors, FX exposure and regulatory scrutiny remain ongoing risks.

⚪ 8. Apple Inc ($AAPL):
Apple’s outlook is underpinned by ecosystem stickiness, services growth, and AI-driven product refreshes. Analysts expect modest earnings growth, though upside may depend on new hardware cycles and sustained demand in China.

⚪ 7. Alphabet Inc ($GOOGL):
Alphabet continues to benefit from resilient ad revenue, growing YouTube monetisation, and rising cloud adoption. Recent analyst upgrades highlight the potential for AI monetisation, supporting long-term double-digit growth forecasts.

⚪ 6. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co ($TSM):
TSMC is up strongly YTD, fueled by surging AI chip demand and leadership in advanced process nodes. Analysts highlight supply-chain dominance, though valuation risk and cyclicality in semis remain key watchpoints.

⚪ 5. Meta Platforms Inc ($META):
Meta’s Q2 results beat expectations, driven by strong ad demand and disciplined spending. Heavy AI infrastructure investment supports growth, but margin pressure and competition in short-form video remain risks after sharp share gains.

⬆️ 4. Amazon.com Inc ($AMZN):
Amazon’s e-commerce strength, AWS recovery, and global expansion underpin long-term revenue growth. New AI services enhance its ecosystem, though retail margin challenges and regulatory scrutiny persist.

⚪ 3. Broadcom Inc ($AVGO):
Broadcom benefits from AI-driven chip demand and recurring revenue from infrastructure software. Strong cash flows support capital returns, but cyclical headwinds in legacy semis remain a risk.

⚪ 2. NVIDIA Corp ($NVDA):
NVIDIA leads in AI accelerators and data centre platforms, with analysts forecasting continued double-digit earnings growth. While demand remains robust, high valuation and supply chain reliance are noted risks.

⚪ 1. Microsoft Corp ($MSFT):
Microsoft’s Azure cloud growth, AI integration across Office and enterprise software, and expanding services margins reinforce its position as a top long-term compounder. Analysts maintain bullish outlooks for both growth and stability.

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