Good morning investors!
If this is your first time reading, welcome to The Investor’s Edge — a thriving community of over 25,000 subscribers striving to be better investors with an edge in the market.
Every weekend we publish “The Weekly Wrap-Up” — your ticket to being well informed and staying ahead in the investment game!
This report is designed to help investors of all skill levels break down important stories/topics within the stock market. And best of all, we cut through all of the BS and give you exactly what you need to know in easy to digest, bite sized pieces of content.
Grab your coffee and let’s dive in.
3 Stories Moving the Market
These are some of the biggest stories from this week that had an influence on market action.
Nvidia invests $5B in Intel to co-develop chips
Nvidia $NVDA ( ▲ 0.24% ) announced a $5 billion investment in Intel $INTC ( ▼ 3.24% ), giving it roughly a 4% stake at $23.28 per share. The partnership will co-develop PC and data center chips, joining earlier backing from the U.S. government and SoftBank. Intel shares surged 23% on the announcement, their best day since 1987, while Nvidia rose 3.5%. Analysts see the deal as both strategic and politically charged.
🔑 Key Points
Historic tie-up: Nvidia and Intel will co-develop x86 CPUs paired with Nvidia GPUs for PCs and AI infrastructure platforms.
Strategic stake: Nvidia paid $23.28 per share, joining SoftBank’s $2B and the U.S. government’s $8.9B earlier investments.
Competitive risks: The pact threatens rivals like AMD in data centers and TSMC, which currently manufactures Nvidia’s flagship GPUs.
Unanswered questions: The agreement excludes Nvidia manufacturing at Intel’s foundry, leaving open whether deeper cooperation will follow.
AI positioning: The partnership gives Intel a foothold in accelerated computing while Nvidia extends its ecosystem beyond GPUs into CPUs.
👀 What You Need to Know
This pact gives Intel fresh capital and credibility, while extending Nvidia’s reach into CPUs. Intel gains a critical partner to accelerate its turnaround, but risks remain if foundry adoption stalls. For Nvidia, the stake doubles as political cover in U.S.-China tensions and a hedge against TSMC reliance. Investors should watch whether the collaboration deepens into manufacturing, which would mark a far greater industry shift.
🔐 Edge Takeaway: Nvidia’s $5B investment in Intel comes on the heels of the U.S. government’s $9B lifeline, making this…upgrade to Edge+ to read the Full Edge Takeaway.
Meta’s $799 Ray-Ban Display Glasses Bring AI to Your Face
Meta $META ( ▼ 0.24% ) unveiled its first smart glasses with a built-in display, the $799 Ray-Ban Display, at Connect. The glasses can show texts, video calls, and captions directly in the lens, controlled through a neural wristband. CEO Mark Zuckerberg called them a platform for “superintelligence,” positioning Meta’s hardware as a rival to Apple and Google in consumer electronics.
🔑 Key Points
Market reaction: WBD shares soared almost 30% Thursday after reports of a potential Paramount Skydance bid.
Strategic value: A deal would merge Paramount’s IP library (Star Trek, Sonic, SpongeBob) with WBD’s global franchises (Harry Potter, DC, Lord of the Rings).
Streaming scale: HBO Max’s 125M subs plus Paramount+’s 77M would create one of the largest streaming platforms.
Sports expansion: Paramount’s UFC rights and CBS deal could pair with WBD’s NHL, MLB, and March Madness packages.
Box office weight: WBD was the #2 global studio in 2023, Paramount #5, offering combined dominance in theatrical releases.
👀 What You Need to Know
The launch signals Meta’s most serious step toward mainstreaming AI wearables, though adoption remains uncertain. At $799, the glasses compete with smartphones while facing battery and resolution limitations. Partnering with EssilorLuxottica helps consumer credibility, but Reality Labs continues to burn billions annually. If sales targets hold, Meta could capture early AI momentum, yet profitability depends on proving hardware can evolve into a scalable ecosystem rather than another costly experiment.
🔐 Edge Takeaway: Meta’s $799 Ray-Ban Display glasses won’t move the revenue needle, but they…upgrade to Edge+ to read the Full Edge Takeaway.
📚 Edge-ucation: What Is a Merger or Takeover Bid?
When one company tries to combine with or acquire another, it’s usually through either a merger or a takeover bid. Both can reshape industries, but the mechanics and motivations differ and investors need to understand what’s really happening under the hood.
Merger: Two companies agree to combine into a single entity, often presented as a “merger of equals,” though one side usually has more leverage.
Takeover bid: A direct offer to buy another company, which can be friendly (management agrees) or hostile (goes straight to shareholders).
Why it happens: Common drivers include gaining scale, expanding into new markets, acquiring intellectual property, or eliminating a competitor.
What to watch: Financing terms (cash, stock, or debt), regulatory approvals, and whether promised synergies are realistic or just window dressing.
For investors, the key is cutting through the headlines to judge if the deal truly creates value or sets up bigger risks ahead.
FedEx delivers resilient Q1 as global trade shifts
FedEx $FDX ( ▲ 2.32% ) posted stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, beating analyst forecasts on both earnings and revenue. Management credited cost discipline, a rebound in U.S. package demand, and continued flexibility in its global network for the upside. The company reaffirmed its full-year outlook and highlighted continued progress on the pending freight spin-off.
🔑 Key Points
Earnings Beat: Adjusted EPS of $3.83 topped $3.59 expected, while GAAP EPS rose to $3.46 from $3.21 last year.
Revenue Growth: Revenue of $22.24B beat $21.66B consensus, supported by U.S. daily volumes up 6% and improved domestic package yields.
Freight Weakness: Segment revenue declined 3% to $2.26B and operating income dropped 18%, pressured by higher wages and softer demand.
Capital Allocation: FedEx repurchased $500M in stock, paid $345M in dividends, and cut capex 19% YoY to $623M.
Outlook: Full-year guidance reaffirmed for 4–6% revenue growth and adjusted EPS of $17.20–19.00, midpoint broadly in line with expectations.
👀 What You Need to Know
FedEx’s earnings beat reflects momentum in Express, where higher volumes and yields supported margins, while Freight continues to underperform. The removal of the de minimis exemption created headwinds in international trade flows, particularly China, underscoring FedEx’s policy exposure. Cost discipline and Network 2.0 remain critical to offset wage and transport inflation. The Freight spin-off, set for mid-2026, could unlock value but carries execution risk. Guidance implies resilience, but peak season demand will be the real test.
🔐 Edge Takeaway: FedEx’s Q1 shows real progress in Express, yields are firm, volumes are improving, and cash flow jumped more than 40% YoY, giving management room for buybacks and capex discipline. But at…upgrade to Edge+ to read the Full Edge Takeaway and see our Edge Score and Strength Ratio for this stock.
In Other News
In this section, we'll be curating a selection of news headlines we think you'll find interesting. If a topic catches your eye, click the provided links to read more about it.
Unlock the Edge+ Experience
Like the content you have seen so far? Edge+ members not only get additional content in these recaps, but they also get expert market analysis straight to their inbox multiple times per week.
Upgrade Options:
Ultimate Edge - our latest addition to the Stock Investor’s Edge
Get access to all premium tiers with one subscription
Edge+
Comprehensive market insights and analysis delivered multiple times weekly.
Exclusive deep dives into earnings reports, stock performance, and macro trends.
Access to our expertly managed portfolios and live webinars.
Member-only Discord: Stay connected with the team and community in real-time.
Options Edge+
Weekly Options Edge Report: Top-tier options trade ideas, including covered calls, cash-secured puts, and spreads with detailed risk-reward analysis.
Options Education Hub: A growing library of primers and strategies to boost your confidence.
Live Trade Alerts: Never miss an opportunity to act on key trades.
Market Sentiment Analysis: Stay ahead with insights on volatility trends and strategy adjustments.
Member-Exclusive Discord: Connect with experts and like-minded traders in real-time.
Quick Picks — The Affordable Option
Still not sure if the Edge+ club is for you? We’ve launched Edge Quick Picks, a cost-effective tier that delivers actionable insights and recommendations at just $10 per month or $99 per year.
With Edge Quick Picks, you’ll get:
5 stock or ETF picks each month: High-conviction ideas at current valuations.
Edge Scores: A snapshot ranking of each pick based on key metrics.
Exclusive Discord Room: Updates on picks and strategy throughout the month.
Our goal with Edge Quick Picks is to offer a streamlined, actionable option for investors who want high-quality recommendations without breaking the bank. We’re confident this new tier will help you build long-term wealth while gaining an edge in the market.
As we like to say, price is what you pay, value is what you get. Trust us when we say you’re not getting this much value for the price anywhere else on the Internet. Choose the tier that fits your goals and join the Edge community today!
Edge+ Posts of the Week
We continue to push out more and more content every week to give investors that edge. Here are the posts Investor’s Edge+ subscribers received this week.
The Edge Report
Mondays are for the investors. Every Monday morning we share exactly what we’re watching in the week ahead, how we’re positioning, and even share a sneak peek into our systems and models. This week we discussed the the upcoming Fed rate decision and how we were positioning. See the latest full report here:
Weekly Options Recap
This report is a breakdown of every options trade we made this week—what we opened, what we closed, and how our open trades are performing. Each edition gives you full transparency on our strategy, including entry points, premiums collected or paid, trade rationale, and risk/reward setups. See this week’s recap:
The Week Ahead
Friday’s PCE inflation report, the Fed’s preferred gauge, takes center stage next week, with investors also watching earnings from Costco and Micron for signals on consumer strength and tech demand.
Earnings Reports
Earnings season may be over but two companies we cover are set to report. Here is the list of names we will be covering next week:
Monday 9/22: --
Tuesday 9/23: Micron
Wednesday 9/24: --
Thursday 9/25: Costco
Friday 9/26: --
Here is the full calendar of scheduled earnings releases:
Source: Earnings Whispers
Economic Reports
Next week’s spotlight is on Friday’s PCE inflation report, with both headline and core expected to tick higher. We also get housing data, jobless claims, PMI and GDP to round out the week, but markets will focus on whether inflation trends can keep the Fed on its easing path.
The Investor’s Edge Discord is a HUGE benefit of being a subscriber - don’t miss out, it’s FREE!
If you are only reading the newsletter, you are only getting a fraction of the benefits of being an Edge subscriber.
Our Discord server is tailor-made for investors like you who want to dive deeper into stocks, share insights, and engage directly with us. And it’s completely free!
Here’s what you’re missing in the Discord:
🗨️ Chat rooms: Investors discussed the the huge moves from mega cap tech. Members also dove into the number of jobs reports and shared their views on the overall economy.
📊 Earnings / Economic reports: No more waiting for our newsletters to hit your inboxes - see earnings results and economic data as they are released. And more importantly, get our reactions and insights immediately.
🚨 Trade Alerts: Chris and Mark shared several trades, including additions to the portfolio and trades that set up their portfolios for the week.
Join us on Discord and let's level up our investing game together. The future of trading awaits—and you're invited to be a part of it! 🌟
Want more? Check out our other resources
If you haven’t done so, check out the social media pages of our collaborators and give them a follow:
Mark (Dividend Seeker)
Chris (CMG Venture)
Thank you for reading this edition of the Weekly Wrap-Up. Have a great weekend!
Until next time investors!
Mark & Chris
The Investor’s Edge
Disclosure
This is not investing advice. It is very important that you do your own research and make investments based on your own personal circumstances, preferences, goals and risk tolerance.
