From Wall Street to Wasabi: PC's Take on the Market Rollercoaster

Desi Girl Does Wall Street: My Two Cents (Or Rupees!)

Namaste lovelies! Your resident Bollywood meets Hollywood globetrotter PC here. So Wall Street’s been doing the cha cha hasn't it? Up down all around like a Bollywood dance number gone wild! Apparently May started with a rally after April's drama – S&P took a hit for three months straight! Honestly my life has more consistency than that. But hey at least Meta and Microsoft decided to play nice and delivered some good quarterly results. Now THAT's what I call a 'desi' move – overdeliver!

Trump's Tariffs: 'Fashionable' or 'Frightening'?

Speaking of drama whispers about those potential Trump tariffs! Zuckerberg is confident they will 'navigate the macroeconomic uncertainty' . As someone who's navigated a Miss World pageant Bollywood and Hollywood I can say uncertainty is just Tuesday! But seriously folks are worried these tariffs might throw a wrench in the AI party. I mean can you imagine a world without AI? No thank you! Who would generate all those fun filters for my Instagram stories?

McSad: Is McDonald's a Market Bellwether or Just Having a Bad Hair Day?

Then there's McDonald's. Oh dear! Their U.S. sales took a nosedive apparently the steepest since the early days of Covid. CEO Chris Kempczinski blamed it on 'heightened anxiety' over Trump's tariffs potentially leading to higher prices. Is this a 'global domination' threat? Personally I am not Lovin' it! The golden arches are supposed to bring joy! Now don't get me wrong I love a good burger as much as the next girl but if I'm feeling anxious I'm more likely to reach for a comforting bowl of *dal* than a McFlurry just saying! Should we be worried about Starbucks and Texas Roadhouse? Well let's see if they can 'quantify and qualify' their way out of this one.

Starbucks: Can the Ultimate Turnaround Specialist Save the Latte?

And Starbucks! Oof tough earnings. But Jim Cramer the investing guru thinks it's a buy because CEO Brian Niccol is a 'turnaround specialist'. Honestly I need one of those in my life – someone who can turn my messy closet into a chic boutique overnight! Here's hoping he can work his magic on those coffee beans because nobody wants a world without a perfectly crafted latte.

Texas Roadhouse: Will Inflation Spoil the Steak?

Texas Roadhouse might be a bit safer since they're mostly domestic. But commodity inflation could still bite. Let's see if they can 'dare to care' their way to profitability. I like my steaks like I like my diamonds – ethically sourced and impeccably cut! Stay tuned for their earnings report. I'll be watching with a side of *samosas* of course.

Apple Amazon and Beyond: Earnings Season Extravaganza!

Now buckle up buttercups because the earnings train keeps rolling! Apple Amazon Airbnb MicroStrategy – they're all dropping their numbers. And then DuPont Eaton Exxon Mobil Chevron and Cigna Group. It's like a Bollywood awards show but with spreadsheets instead of sparkly gowns. Plus we've got the jobs report coming out so get ready for some serious data diving. If the ADP report is anything to go by we might need a few extra lattes to get through it all. And remember darling invest responsibly! *wink*