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In the ever-evolving tech world, the dominance of FAANG – Facebook Inc, now Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META), Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN), Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX), and Google alongside its parent company Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL) – has been unquestionable. However, as the sector evolves, some experts suggest that it is necessary to rethink the hierarchy and put a new lineup at the top even before earlier proposed MANTA stocks. In a report, Constellation Research Principal Analyst and Founder, Ray Wang, recently proposed a revamped lineup known as MATANA – an acronym that presupposes excluding Meta and Netflix stocks from FAANG while adding Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA), and Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA).
CNBC’s “Mad Money” anchor Jim Cramer coined the phrase “FAANG” also known as “MAANG” to designate the tech giants Meta Platforms, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google in 2013. At the time, these companies were seen as disruptive startups that had transformed their respective markets.
However, Wang now believes that it is time to re-evaluate the position of Meta and Netflix within the Big Tech ecosystem. Wang argues that both companies require a fresh perspective and, in particular, Meta needs a new plan to regain its competitive edge.
Wang argues that the growth potential of Netflix raises questions about the scalability of its subscription-based model. Notably, Netflix’s success in the media and entertainment industry is founded on its subscription-based strategy, in which customers pay a monthly fee for access to a massive library of content.
However, Wang is concerned that as the streaming scene becomes more saturated, Netflix has difficulties in maintaining subscriber growth. He, therefore, suggests that exploring alternative revenue streams, such as product placement and Intellectual Property (IP) licensing, could be crucial for Netflix’s long-term success.
In the instance of Meta, Wang claims that the company’s reliance on advertising revenue has created fundamental growth constraints. He highlighted that Meta needs to diversify its revenue streams to ensure sustainable growth and address the negative sentiment associated with its advertising-focused approach.
Furthermore, Wang argues in favor of Microsoft. He established that Microsoft’s diversified portfolio and strategic positioning in critical areas such as the metaverse, cloud computing, and gaming places it among the industry’s most significant corporations.
While rounding up the grouping, Wang revealed that Tesla and Nvidia have emerged as major contenders deserving of inclusion in the elite group of technology powerhouses.
Notably, Tesla’s revolutionary advances in battery technology, autonomous driving capabilities, and network of Supercharger stations have set new industry norms. The company’s relentless pursuit of innovation has made electric vehicles increasingly accessible and desirable to a wider consumer base.
Similarly, Wang emphasizes that Nvidia’s impact extends far beyond its physical products. He reiterated that the company’s positioning as a leader at the edge of AI, the metaverse, and the future of computing places it at the forefront of transformative technologies.
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Rumors suggest that Elon Musk is planning to launch a new cryptocurrency – Twitter Coin. In a tweet posted by researcher and blogger Jane Manchun Wong, there is an image many now consider a Twitter Coin logo.
In a different tweet, Wong hinted that Twitter could launch a crypto payment and tips feature sometime soon. However, Wong seemed to have deleted her account shortly after her tweets.
Nima Owji, a researcher, tweeted an image about Twitter working on payments, including a picture showing a “Coins” section in a hidden “Tips” setting on the app. Owji also posted a Twitter Coin image.
Tweeted ~2 days ago!
https://t.co/v6ZWTd3DHQ
— Nima Owji (@nima_owji) December 5, 2022
A few Twitter users have suggested that the Twitter Coin might be an official acceptance of Dogecoin, which would see Twitter integrating the meme coin. However, since neither Elon Musk nor Twitter has made an official comment about the rumored cryptocurrency, it is currently unclear if the possibility of a Twitter Coin means anything for Dogecoin (DOGE).
Long before taking over Twitter, Musk was a strong DOGE advocate, many times pumping the dog-themed meme coin by tweeting his support. In response to the news about a possible Twitter Coin, DOGE pumped nearly 6% and hit $0.111. However, as of press time, DOGE is trading at $0.1061, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
If the Twitter Coin turns out to be a different standalone cryptocurrency, an official launch could be problematic for other Twitter-popular “crypto assets”, including DOGE and Bitcoin (BTC). A Twitter Coin directly means that the Elon Musk-led company would be disinterested in official support for any other cryptocurrencies. However, the images leaked by Owji and Wong suggest that Twitter could embrace more than one crypto instead of sticking exclusively to the Twitter Coin.
Since taking over the Twitter wheel, Elon Musk has changed a few things and confirmed that many more would come. For instance, the billionaire ‘Chief Twit’ has publicly revealed that Twitter should make more money from subscriptions. However, these plans could involve making changes to Twitter that may directly violate Google and Apple’s app store policy. In a tweet posted last month, Musk said:
“App store fees are obviously too high due to the iOS/Android duopoly. It is a hidden 30% tax on the Internet.”
Musk is referring to the up-to-30% cut both platforms collect from all in-app purchases. This is particularly unsavory to Musk, especially as he recently launched Twitter Blue subscriptions for $8 per month. Tensions may already be brewing, as Apple’s App Store head Phil Schiller deleted his Twitter account.
However, Musk seems unfazed and might be ready to war with both tech giants. The businessman has hinted at designing a new smartphone and operating system should the fight with the “iOS/Android duopoly” worsen. Responding to an encouraging tweet from video podcast host Liz Wheeler who suggested that Apple & Google might take Twitter off their respective app stores, Musk said he will make an alternative phone “if there is no other choice.”