Revolut’s $1B Milestone, Google’s AI Surge, and Intel’s Earnings Warning

Money Masters' Market Pulse Week 17

April 25, 2025

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Dear Money Master,

This week’s markets were anything but quiet. 📊 Alphabet crushed earnings with soaring AI engagement and Cloud usage, while Waymo logged over 250,000 robotaxi rides a week, signaling a fast-approaching autonomous future. On the flip side, Meta laid off more employees in its struggling VR division, and Intel spooked investors with a recession-tinged outlook.

In the fintech world, Revolut officially crossed the $1 billion profit mark, thanks to explosive growth across crypto, payments, and subscriptions. With UK banking status on the horizon, it’s a major milestone not just for the company but the future of digital finance.

From big wins to big warnings, we’ve got your Friday breakdown right here. Let’s dive in. 💼📉🚀

📰 Your Daily Financial Digest - April 25th, 2025

🌍 Economics:

  1. IMF Cuts 2025 U.S. Growth Forecast Amid Tariff Tensions 📉
    The IMF now projects U.S. growth at 1.8% for 2025, down from 2.7%, citing trade disruptions. Inflation is forecasted to rise to 3%. Read More

  2. Durable Goods Orders Surge 9.2% in March as Tariff Fears Rise 🚚
    Companies rushed to stock up on autos and aircraft before tariffs took effect. Nondefense aircraft orders skyrocketed 139%. Read More

  3. U.S. Spirit Exports Hit Record $2.4B as Trade War Looms 🍾
    Exports to the EU soared 39%, driven by fears of revived tariffs on American whiskey and European retaliation. Read More

💻 Technology:

  1. Waymo Delivers 250,000 Robotaxi Rides Weekly in U.S. 🤖
    Alphabet’s autonomous unit expanded to Austin and SF Bay Area, up from 200,000 rides in February. Uber partnership also growing. Read More

  2. Meta Cuts VR Jobs in Reality Labs Restructuring 🎮
    The layoffs hit Oculus Studios and teams behind the Supernatural VR app, part of a broader strategic shift amid $5B losses. Read More

  3. Adobe to Launch Firefly AI Image App for Mobile Devices 📱
    The Firefly mobile app will help creatives generate images on the go, rivaling OpenAI’s visual tools. Also launching Firefly Video model. Read More

💹Earnings:

  1. Alphabet Beats Q1 Estimates, Adds $70B to Buybacks 💸
    Revenue hit $90.23B, up 12% YoY, with Google Cloud up 28%. Net income soared to $34.5B. AI-driven engagement fuels spending. Read More

  2. Keurig Dr Pepper Sales Climb, But Coffee Division Slips ☕
    U.S. beverage sales jumped 11%, but coffee revenue fell 4% due to higher green coffee costs. Full-year outlook remains unchanged. Read More

  3. Chipotle Misses on Sales, Plans First Mexico Store 🌮
    Q1 revenue rose 6.4% but missed estimates. Comp sales fell 0.4%, citing weather and lower consumer spending. Mexico debut coming in 2026. Read More

  4. Intel Tumbles on Weak Outlook Despite Q1 Beat 🧠
    Intel beat Q1 estimates but guided lower, citing trade tensions and economic uncertainty. Q2 revenue forecast missed by $1B. Read More

🔥The Article of the Day: The Story and Growth of Revolut
Revolut’s Path to +$1 Billion Profitability 🌍💰

Revolut has gone from a scrappy challenger bank to one of fintech’s biggest winners—with over 52 million users and $1B in annual profit. But how did it get here? And what's next for this neobank juggernaut?

TLDR:
From launching in 2015 to becoming Europe’s most valuable fintech, Revolut has scaled rapidly. In 2024, profits soared to $1B on $4B revenue—driven by explosive growth in subscriptions, wealth, FX, and lending. With a fresh UK banking license and global ambitions, this may just be the beginning.

Read the full story in the Money Masters App

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To your financial empowerment, The Money Masters Team

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