[US-빅테크] 10/13 Wall St. Recap

As a senior equity analyst, the recent reports surrounding Apple (AAPL) present a conflicting yet cautiously concerning near-term outlook. Most notably, reports indicating a reduction in component orders for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro due to price hike pressures point to potential consumer resistance and a softer-than-expected hardware upgrade cycle. This hardware headwinds narrative is further reinforced by Morgan Stanley lowering its price target despite stable revenue growth projections, signaling near-term valuation compression. While long-term catalysts such as Siri AI beta monetization and enterprise expansion remain pivotal for future replacement demand, immediate supply chain adjustments and margin pressures warrant a defensive posture.

As a senior equity analyst, I view Microsoft’s recent strategic announcements as highly encouraging for its long-term growth trajectory. The introduction of the revamped (Copilot) featuring Home, Code, and Autopilot underscores the company’s continuous innovation in user-centric AI productivity tools, directly driving monetization. Furthermore, the unveiling of the proprietary AI chip (Maia 300) is a critical milestone in reducing heavy reliance on external suppliers like Nvidia and AMD, which will structurally optimize hardware costs and improve cloud gross margins over time. Wall Street sentiment remains robust, reinforced by aggressive price targets as Microsoft successfully translates AI hype into tangible enterprise (revenue).

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is currently presenting a compelling investment window as the market’s previous (AI laggard) narrative proves to be a misconception. Driven by aggressive strategic moves—specifically securing massive (nuclear power contracts) to reliably feed energy-intensive (AI data centers) and expanding its ecosystem with innovative platforms like the new AI game creation tool—Alphabet is actively reinforcing its infrastructure and monetization capabilities. These developments substantiate recent upward stock momentum, signaling strong long-term fundamentals.

As a senior equity analyst, I evaluate Meta Platforms (META)’s recent hardware announcements as a (strong catalyst) for its long-term growth. The unveiling of advanced (AI wearables)—including next-generation (Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses) and innovative form-factor devices like ‘Muse Charm’—demonstrates Meta’s successful execution in bridging social media ecosystems with hardware. By expanding its partnership with EssilorLuxottica and introducing lightweight AR/VR devices at Meta Connect 2026, Meta is securing a competitive (market leadership) position in the post-smartphone era, driving user engagement and opening new (monetization streams) beyond digital advertising.

As a senior equity analyst, I evaluate Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) as well-positioned for sustained outperformance. Despite the broader AI boom, Amazon is currently trading at its lowest P/E ratio since its public listing, presenting an attractive entry point for investors. Furthermore, strategic expansions such as partnerships with industry leaders like Synopsys (SNPS)—alongside OpenAI—and the introduction of new Prime delivery options reinforce its competitive moat. These initiatives, combined with leadership restructuring in its Alexa division following recent hardware launches, underscore Amazon’s robust growth drivers in both e-commerce and cloud/AI infrastructure, suggesting the stock remains undervalued relative to its future earnings potential.