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1- Apple

· Renowned for its innovative products like the iPhone and Mac, Apple remains one of the leaders in technology. Apple's stock has delivered a total return of 30.7% in 2024.¹

· During its Q4 2024 earnings call on 10/31/2024, Apple reported record Q4 2024 revenue of $94.9 billion, fueled by strong iPhone sales, fast-growing services, and new products like Apple Intelligence and the M4 Mac lineup. Services revenue reached a record $25 billion, boosted by growing paid subscriptions. Key markets like the U.S., Europe, and India contributed significantly to growth. Apple showcased innovations in health features for wearables and advancements in AI, all while maintaining high profit margins. CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri emphasized the company’s focus on long-term growth and expanding its ecosystem.²

2- Nvidia

· A leader in graphics processing and AI technology, NVIDIA's stock has delivered a total return of 171.2% in 2024.¹

· Nvidia reported record Q3 fiscal 2025 revenue of $35.1 billion, up 17% from Q2 and 94% year-over-year, driven by strong AI and computing demand. The Data Center segment led with $30.8 billion, up 17% from Q2 and 112% year-over-year, reflecting robust enterprise adoption of NVIDIA’s AI technologies. CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the Blackwell platform entering full production and the transformative impact of AI across industries and nations. GAAP EPS was $0.78, up 16% from Q2, while non-GAAP EPS reached $0.81, up 19%.³

3- Microsoft

· As a global leader in software, cloud services, and AI, Microsoft’s stock has achieved a total return of 12.9% in 2024.¹

· On October 30, 2024, Microsoft shared its results for the first quarter of its fiscal year, reporting $65.6 billion in revenue—a 16% increase YOY. The company made $30.6 billion in operating income and $24.7 billion in net profit, both showing solid growth. Microsoft’s Cloud services played a big role, bringing in $38.9 billion, up 22% YOY. CEO Satya Nadella highlighted how AI is transforming businesses and helping them work smarter, which is driving demand for Microsoft’s AI tools and platforms. Other areas, such as Microsoft 365 (its suite of work tools), also performed well, with revenue increasing by 13% YOY.⁴

4- Amazon

· A leader in cloud computing and e-commerce, Amazon's stock has delivered a total return of 44.4% in 2024.¹

· During the earnings call on October 31, 2024, Amazon reported strong Q3 results, with revenue of $158.9 billion, an 11% increase in sales YOY,, driven by growth in e-commerce and cloud services. Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company’s leading cloud computing segment, generated $27.5 billion in revenue, up 19% YOY, as businesses increasingly adopted its cloud and AI technologies.CEO Andy Jassy highlighted rapid growth in AI initiatives, noting that adoption of Amazon Bedrock and generative AI tools is accelerating across industries. Amazon also emphasized its commitment to improving customer experience, with investments in faster delivery and more personalized shopping. The company posted net income of $15.3 billion, up from $9.9 billion from Q3 last year, and announced plans to continue enhancing its logistics and AI capabilities to drive future growth. ⁵

5- Alphabet (Google)

· Dominating the search engine market and expanding into various tech sectors, Alphabet's stock has achieved a total return of 36.0% in 2024.¹

· During its earnings call on 10/29/2024, Alphabet reported Q3 2024 revenue of $88.3 billion, a 15% increase YOY, driven by growth in Google Services including Search, YouTube ads, and subscriptions. Google Cloud revenue jumped 35% YOY to $11.4 billion, reflecting strong demand for AI-powered solutions. Operating income rose 34% YOY to $28.5 billion, reflecting solid profitability. CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted how AI innovations in Search and Cloud are boosting product adoption and attracting more customers. YouTube also hit a major milestone, earning over $50 billion in ad and subscription revenue over the past year, reinforcing Alphabet's strong focus on AI and long-term growth propspects. ⁶

6-Meta Platforms

· Formerly Facebook, Meta is focusing on building the metaverse. Its stock has achieved a total return of 66.1% in 2024.¹

· During its Q3 2024 earnings call on 10/30/2024, Meta Platforms reported Q3 2024 revenue of $40.6 billion, up 19% YOY, thanks to improvements in AI technology and advertising performance. Net income (profit) was $15.7 billion, a 35% increase YOY. The company served more ads (up 7%) at higher prices per ad (up 11%). CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized the success of AI projects such as Meta AI and smart glasses. For Q4, Meta expects total revenue between $45 billion and $48 billion. The company also plans to increase spending in 2025 to expand its AI and infrastructure capabilities. ⁷

By opening a Beanstox Stocks 500 Account, you get a diversified portfolio that invests in an S&P 500 tracking ETF which includes these companies and many more.

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Disclosures:

*One-click Investing refers solely to the one click needed to select Stocks 500, a Beanstox product that lets users invest in 500 of the largest companies in the U.S. with an ETF that tracks the S&P 500 Index. In order to complete the investment, an approved account, active bank connection, and more clicks are needed. 

1) Bloomberg Finance LP. Data as of 12/31/2024

2) https://www.fool.com/earnings/call-transcripts/2024/10/31/apple-aapl-q4-2024- earnings-call-transcript/

3) https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-announces-financial-results-for-third-quarter-fiscal-2025

4) https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/investor/earnings/fy-2025-q1/press-release-webcast

5) https://ir.aboutamazon.com/news-release/news-release-details/2024/Amazon.com-Announces-Third-Quarter-Results/

6) https://abc.xyz/assets/71/a5/78197a7540c987f13d247728a371/2024q3-alphabet- earnings-release.pdf

7) https://investor.fb.com/investor-news/press-release-details/2024/Meta-Reports- Third-Quarter-2024-Results/default.aspx