Today in 3 minutes or less:

1. NVIDIA's Record Q1 FY25 Financial Results and Technological Advancements ($NVDA)

2. Applied Materials' ($AMAT) Decade of Strategic Capital Allocation

3. Revolutionizing Multi-Device Connectivity with Qualcomm's FastConnect Systems ($QCOM)

4. PayPal’s 2023 Global Impact: Empowering Change Worldwide ($PYPL)

5. Video of the day: Airbnb 2024 Summer Release: Introducing Icons ($ABNB)

1. NVIDIA's Record Q1 FY25 Financial Results and Technological Advancements ($NVDA)

NVIDIA achieves record revenues and significant advancements across data centers, gaming, visualization, and automotive.

• Data Center revenue hit a record $22.6 billion, up 23% QoQ and 427% YoY.

• Gaming revenue reached $2.6 billion, up 18% YoY despite an 8% QoQ decline.

• Professional Visualization revenue was $427 million, up 45% YoY but down 8% QoQ.

• Automotive revenue increased to $329 million, up 17% QoQ and 11% YoY.

Source: NVIDIA Corporation

2. Applied Materials' ($AMAT) Decade of Strategic Capital Allocation

• Applied Materials has effectively utilized capital to drive growth and shareholder returns over the past decade.

  • Reinvested over $20 billion in R&D and $5 billion in infrastructure in 10 years.

  • Distributed more than 90% of free cash flow (FCF) over the past decade.

  • Achieved a 12% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in dividend per share.

  • Reduced net shares outstanding by 30% through buybacks.

Source: Applied Materials, Inc.

3. Revolutionizing Multi-Device Connectivity with Qualcomm's FastConnect Systems ($QCOM)

Qualcomm enhances seamless multi-device experiences with FastConnect 7800 and 7900 systems.

• High Band Simultaneous (HBS) Multi-Link: Uses dual 5/6 GHz bands for optimal throughput and latency.

• Game-Casting: Reduces lag by 40% with high-speed connections, enhancing gaming experiences on larger screens.

• Proximity Technologies: Integrates Wi-Fi ranging, Bluetooth Channel Sounding, and UWB for seamless device interaction.

• XPAN Audio Quality: Supports lossless music with 50% broader coverage and lower latency via Qualcomm S7 Pro Gen 1.

Source: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

4. PayPal’s 2023 Global Impact: Empowering Change Worldwide ($PYPL)

PayPal (PYPL) drives sustainable growth while supporting businesses, communities, and environmental goals:

• Financial Empowerment: Provided $2.7 billion in capital to SMBs in 2023, totaling over $28 billion since 2013.

• Community Support: Enabled $20.9 billion in donations to nonprofits, aiding global causes.

• Employee Growth: Logged 118,000 volunteer hours; expanded paid volunteer time-off to all global employees.

• Sustainability Commitment: Achieved 100% renewable energy for data centers, reducing operational emissions by 75% since 2019.

Source: PayPal Holdings Inc

5. Video of the day: Airbnb 2024 Summer Release: Introducing Icons ($ABNB)

Airbnb unveils "Icons," a new category featuring extraordinary experiences hosted by top names in music, film, television, art, sports, and more. These unique experiences will be available worldwide, with new opportunities released throughout the year, allowing guests to connect with their favorite icons in unforgettable ways.

Short updates on your favorite stocks/markets

• Big Tech goes on AI charm offensive in Europe as regulators circle. CNBC

• Wall Street braces for faster trade settlement. YF

• UK watchdog looking into Microsoft AI taking screenshots. BBC

• JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says U.S. could see a 'hard landing,' stagflation will be 'worst outcome'. CNBC

• Brazil, India and Mexico are taking on China’s exports. TE

• Watch The Market Impact of EU Elections. BL

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