Despite Revenue Dip, Nokia's Q1 Net Profit and Technology Patents Fuel Growth

Nokia Corp reported a fiscal first-quarter 2024 net sales decline of 20% year-on-year to €4.67 billion. The company missed the consensus of $5.10 billion. Nokia stock plunged 29% in the last 12 months. Nokia Tech sales climbed by 216% year over year.

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Tailwinds In Tech

William Blair: We are in a new demand cycle for tech hardware. Smartphones and PCs are still the largest end-markets, but their outlook is improving. AI presents a second avenue of growth for many of these Taiwanese companies, says Hiraman. The past year’s gains in Taiwan tech were primarily driven by increases in stock valuations.

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April 2024 Perspective

Home Market Outlook Today's Market April 2024 Perspective: Manning & Napier. The market is continuing to focus on the soft landing scenario in the equity market. Energy and Materials were the strongest performing sectors in March. The Information Technology sector has started to show signs of cracks.

Equity Outlook: Earnings Step Back Into The Market Spotlight

Too many companies with solid earnings growth haven’t been rewarded in narrow equity markets. Global equities advanced briskly in the first quarter. Earnings growth is poised to take center stage as a driver of stock returns for wider equity markets, says AllianceBernstein. The market's resilience reflects a potential turning point for equity investors.

QTUM: Strong Returns And Favorably Valued Through An Equally Weighted Approach

Defiance Quantum ETF is a buy due to its modified equally weighted approach and focus on the field of quantum computing. Quantum computing has significant implications for the next generation of technological advancements, including AI and machine learning. QTUM's favorable valuation, comparatively high dividend yield, and inclusion of mid and small-cap holdings represent distinct strengths compared to other tech-focused funds.

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Taking Stock: Q2 2024 Equity Market Outlook

Defiance Quantum ETF declares quarterly distribution of $0.1012

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Tech Was Best In Q4 Earnings But Look To The Rest As Market Broadens

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Sector Insights: What Could Go Right In 2024?

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Can The 'Magnificent Seven' Tech Giants Continue To Outperform Following Impressive Quarterly Results

Tech stocks have had a strong start to 2024. Vitali Mossounov rounds up of big tech fourth quarterly results. Will the "year of efficiency" for the tech giants continue in 2024? The Magnificent Seven companies posted 15% revenue growth in the fourth quarter.

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