Raza Collective, Los Angeles, CA (2026)

11/28/2024

🦃 Grateful for our Raza Familia!

As we gather around tables filled with turkey AND tamales, we’re thankful for:

• Our community of dreamers, doers, and future finance leaders
• The mentors who opened doors for us
• The parents who sacrificed everything for our education
• The pioneers who broke barriers in finance
• YOU - for being part of our mission to empower Latinos in high finance 💫

Special gratitude to our followers who:
• Share knowledge with others
• Support fellow Latinos climbing the corporate ladder
• Push for more representation in boardrooms
• Believe in the power of financial education

Whether you’re celebrating with stuffing or stuffed chiles, we’re thankful to have you in our familia! 🙏🏽

From our mesa to yours, ¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias!

—

What are you most grateful for in your professional journey? Share below! 👇🏽

11/12/2024

🎖️ This Veterans Day, we honor ALL who served, with a special salute to the incredible Latino veterans who helped shape American history.

Did you know?
• 500,000+ Latinos served in WWII
• The Borinqueneers (65th Infantry Regiment) from Puerto Rico fought heroically in WWI, WWII, and Korea
• The Aztec Eagles (201st Fighter Squadron) from Mexico fought alongside U.S. forces in WWII
• 40+ Latino service members have received the Medal of Honor 🏅

Special recognition to trailblazers like:
• Master Sergeant Juan E. Negrón (Medal of Honor, Korea)
• Private First Class Guy Gabaldon (“Pied Piper of Saipan,” WWII)
• Staff Sergeant Marcario García (First Mexican immigrant to receive Medal of Honor, WWII)
• Colonel Virgil R. Gonzalez (Pioneering Latino pilot, WWII)

Today, Latinos continue this proud tradition:
• 12% of all active duty service members
• Fastest-growing segment in U.S. military
• Leaders across all branches of service

To ALL veterans: Your sacrifice, courage, and dedication make our dreams possible. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

To our Latino veterans: Your legacy of valor inspires generations. ¡Gracias por su servicio! 🙏🏽

—

Share your family’s military story below! 👇🏽 Let’s honor their service together.

11/02/2024

📊 Earnings Recap – Oct 28 to Nov 1 🏢

For this week’s major companies’ Q3 results, here’s how they performed:

Monday (10/28):

Ford (F): Revenue – Beat 📈 | EPS – Beat 📈
Tuesday (10/29):

McDonald’s (MCD): Revenue – Beat 📈 | EPS – Beat 📈
Alphabet (GOOGL): Revenue – Beat 📈 | EPS – Beat 📈
AMD (AMD): Revenue – Beat 📈 | EPS – In-line ➖
Chipotle (CMG): Revenue – Miss 📉 | EPS – Beat 📈
Snap (SNAP): Revenue – Beat 📈 | EPS – Beat 📈
Wednesday (10/30):

Microsoft (MSFT): Revenue – Beat 📈 | EPS – Beat 📈
Meta (META): Revenue – Beat 📈 | EPS – Beat 📈
Starbucks (SBUX): Revenue – Miss 📉 | EPS – Miss 📉
Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM): Revenue – Beat 📈 | EPS – Beat 📈
Thursday (10/31):

Uber (UBER): Revenue – Beat 📈 | EPS – Beat 📈
Apple (AAPL): Revenue – Beat 📈 | EPS – Beat 📈
Amazon (AMZN): Revenue – Beat 📈 | EPS – Beat 📈
Intel (INTC): Revenue – Beat 📈 | EPS – Miss 📉
Friday (11/1):

ExxonMobil (XOM): Revenue – Miss 📉 | EPS – Beat 📈
🔍 This earnings season shows strong tech performance with Big Tech (Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Alphabet) investing over $200 billion in AI to boost efficiencies, though investors await clearer profit paths.

powered by 🙏🏽

10/25/2024

💫 When Vision Meets Opportunity: A Latino Business Story 🇬🇹

In 1974, a determined Latina entrepreneur named Yolanda Fernández de Cofiño (known as Doña Yoly) and her husband took a risk: they purchased Guatemala’s 🇬🇹 first McDonald’s franchise. But this was just the beginning... 👀

Instead of simply running the business, Doña Yoly invested in her education - attending “Hamburger University,” seminars, and constant training. This commitment to learning would soon pay off.
Day after day, she noticed families struggling with a common problem: parents ordering regular meals for their children, only to see most of the food go to waste. Where others saw an inconvenience, Doña Yoly saw an opportunity. 💡

She created the “Ronald Menu” - a perfectly sized meal for children with a small hamburger, right-sized fries, and a sundae. The idea was so brilliant that McDonald’s executives in Chicago took notice, inviting her to present at the 1977 World Franchisee Convention. By 1979, her innovation had inspired what millions would know as the “Happy Meal.” 🌟

But she didn’t stop there. She:

* Pioneered restaurant birthday parties (earning a “Ronald Award”)
* Expanded across Guatemala
* Built McDonald’s Mesoamérica (spanning 4 countries!)
* Created a 40-year family business legacy
* Passed a thriving enterprise to her children

Why does this matter to our Raza Collective familia? 🤔

Because this is what happens when Latinos combine:

* Education & continuous learning
* Strategic thinking
* Market observation
* Bold entrepreneurship
* Family-focused legacy building

From one franchise to an empire - this is the power of Latino business vision. The next industry-changing innovation could come from anyone in our community who dares to learn, observe, and take action. 💪🏽

10/25/2024

📊 Earnings Recap – Oct 21 to Oct 25 🏢 
For this week’s major companies Q3 results, here’s how they performed...

Tuesday (10/22): • General Motors (GM): Revenue - $9.84B – Beat 📈 | EPS - $2.96 – Beat 📈  • Verizon (VZ): Revenue - $33.33B – Miss 📉   | EPS - $1.19 – Beat 📈 • 3M (MMM): Revenue - $6.07B – Beat 📈   | EPS - $1.98 – Beat 📈

Wednesday (10/23): • Coca-Cola (KO): Revenue - $11.85B – Beat 📈 | EPS – $0.77 Beat 📈  • AT&T (T): Revenue - $30.21B – Miss 📉 | EPS - $0.60 – Beat 📈    • Tesla (TSLA): Revenue - $25.18B – Miss 📉 | EPS - $0.72 – Beat 📈  • IBM (IBM): Revenue - $14.97B – Miss 📉   | EPS - $2.30 – Beat 📈  • T-Mobile (TMUS): Revenue - $20.16B – Beat 📈 | EPS - $2.61 – Beat 📈

Thursday (10/24): • KKR (KKR): Revenue - $1.96B – Beat 📈 | EPS - $1.38 – Beat 📈  • Southwest (LUV): Revenue - $6.87B – Beat 📈   | EPS - $0.15 – In-line ➖ • Northrop Grumman (NOC): Revenue - $10B – Miss 📉   | EPS - $7.00 – Beat 📈  • Capital One (COF): Revenue - $10.01B – Beat 📈   | EPS - $4.51 – Beat 📈

What do you think so far? Let us know in the comments below.

10/25/2024

📊 Earnings Season Recap – Oct 15 to Oct 20 🏦

The results are in! Here’s a breakdown of how the major players performed last week based on two key metrics: 3rd Quarter (Q3) Revenue and Earnings Per Share (EPS). Please note that a third key metric, Future Guidance, is very important but will not be included in this recap.

Tuesday (10/15): • Bank of America (BAC): Revenue - $24.49B – Beat 📈 | EPS - $0.81 – Beat 📈  • Goldman Sachs (GS): Revenue - $12.7B – Beat 📈   | EPS - $8.40 – Beat  📈
• Citi (C): Revenue - $20.32B – Beat 📈   | EPS - $1.452 – Beat  📈        • Johnson & Johnson (JNJ): Revenue - $22.47B – Beat 📈 | EPS - $2.42 – Beat 📈  • UnitedHealth Group (UNH): Revenue - $100.82B – Beat 📈 | EPS - $7.15 – Beat 📈

Wednesday (10/16): • Morgan Stanley (MS): Revenue - $15.38B – Beat 📈   | EPS - $1.88 – Beat 📈    • Abbott Labs (ABT): Revenue - $10.64B – Beat 📈   | EPS - $1.88 – Beat 📈

Thursday (10/17): • Netflix (NFLX): Revenue - $9.83B – Beat 📈   | EPS - $5.40 – Beat 📈
• TSMC (TSM): Revenue - $23.5B – Beat 📈   | EPS - $1.94 – Beat 📈
• Blackstone (BX): Revenue - $2.43B – Beat 📈 | EPS - $1.01 – Beat 📈  • Elevance Health (ELV): Revenue - $44.72B – Beat 📈 | EPS - $8.30 – Miss 📉

Friday (10/18): • Procter & Gamble (PG): Revenue - $21.74B – Miss 📉   | EPS - $1.93 – Beat 📈  • Schlumberger (SLB): Revenue - $9.16B – Miss 📉   | EPS - $0.89 – Beat 📈    
Which results surprised you the most? What’s your strategy for Q4? Let’s discuss! 💬

10/14/2024

📊 Earnings Season Watch – Oct 15 to Oct 20 🏦
It’s earnings season, and here are the most notable companies reporting this week! Keep an eye on these big names as they reveal their Q3 results:

Tuesday (10/15):

• Bank of America (BAC)
• Goldman Sachs (GS)
• Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
• UnitedHealth Group (UNH)

Wednesday (10/16):

• Morgan Stanley (MS) .stanley
• ASML (ASML)
• Abbott Labs (ABT)

Thursday (10/17):

• Netflix (NFLX)
• Blackstone (BX)
• Elevance Health (ELV)

Friday (10/18):

• Procter & Gamble (PG)
• SLB (SLB)
• Ally Financial (ALLY)

10/08/2024

Pepsi vs. Coca-Cola: The battle of the beverage giants! 🥤📊

From revenue to free cash flow, debt comparison to stock performance, these two iconic brands have been going head-to-head for decades. While Coca-Cola boasts a stronger free cash flow margin and more cash on hand, they choose not to reduce their debt, leveraging it for strategic growth opportunities. Meanwhile, Pepsi shines with a healthier balance sheet overall. 💪🏽

Let us know in the comments below if you’d like to learn more on how they stack up against each other and how key financial metrics shape these titans of the beverage industry! Which stock are you backing? 💼💡

09/15/2024

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

From September 15 to October 15, we honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities across the U.S. This month is a celebration of our creativity, resilience, and the incredible ways we’ve shaped industries, arts, and innovation.

At Raza Collective, we draw inspiration from pioneers like Guillermo González Camarena, the Mexican 🇲🇽 engineer who revolutionized the way we see the world by inventing the color television. His brilliance is a testament to the power of Latino ingenuity and the lasting impact our community continues to have on the global stage.

As we celebrate this month, let’s not only reflect on our history but continue building a future of opportunity and empowerment for the next generation of Latino leaders. Together, we rise—just as we have always done.

Join us as we celebrate the beauty, strength, and contributions of our community, and continue striving for economic empowerment and financial literacy for Latinos everywhere. 💪🏽💡📺

09/02/2024

**Happy Labor Day!** 🎉👷‍♂️👷‍♀️

Today, we honor the hard work and contributions of workers across the nation. As we celebrate, it’s important to reflect on the history that shaped our labor force, especially within the Latino community.

One pivotal chapter is the Bracero Program, which ran from 1942 to 1964. This program brought millions of Mexican laborers to the United States to work in agriculture and railroads, filling critical labor shortages during and after World War II. Despite the challenges and hardships they faced, these workers played a vital role in building the backbone of America’s agricultural industry.

As we enjoy this day of rest, let’s remember the resilience, determination, and sacrifices of the Braceros and countless others who have paved the way for future generations. Their legacy continues to inspire us as we strive for equity and fairness in the workplace.

Here’s to all the hardworking individuals making a difference every day. ¡Feliz Día del Trabajo! 💪🇺🇸🇲🇽

08/28/2024

🚀 ¡Atencion, Raza Fam! NVIDIA just dropped some 🔥 numbers! 📊💰

NVIDIA (NVDA) crushed Q2 expectations:
• EPS: $0.68 vs $0.64 expected 📈
• Revenue: $26.3B vs $28.8B expected 💼
• YoY Growth: 95% increase! 🤯

Data Center revenue: $26.3B (vs $25B expected) 🖥️
Q3 Guidance: $32.5B (beating $31.9B forecast) 🔮

What does this mean for tech & AI? 🤔 For investors? 💡 For Latino representation in finance? 👥

Drop your thoughts below! 👇🏽 Let’s discuss how we can ride this AI wave! 🌊

📚 Semiconductor Economics 101:
Semiconductors are the 🧠 of modern tech. NVIDIA’s chips power AI, gaming, and more. Here’s why they matter:

1. High barriers to entry = limited competition 🏰
2. Economies of scale = lower costs as production increases 📉
3. Cyclical demand = boom and bust cycles 🎢

Result? Companies like NVIDIA can see MASSIVE growth during boom times. But watch out for those busts! 👀

Understanding this cycle is key for smart investing. Ready to dive deeper? 🏊‍♂️💰

07/31/2024

📊 Earnings Update: Fresh Results from Top Companies and Market Insights! 💼✨

Today, we bring you the latest earnings reports from some of the most influential companies in the tech industry. Let’s dive into the numbers and understand what’s driving market performance:

1️⃣ Meta (META):
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, reported strong Q2 earnings, beating Wall Street expectations:
* Earnings per Share (EPS): $5.16 (vs. $4.74 expected)
* Revenue: $39.07 billion (vs. $38.3 billion expected)
* Family of Apps Revenue: $38.72 billion (vs. $37.7 billion expected)
Meta’s shares climbed more than 4% following the report. However, the company warned of significant capital expenditures growth in 2025, largely due to AI spending.

2️⃣ AMD (AMD) & Nvidia (NVDA):
Nvidia and AMD both saw significant movements in their stock prices following AMD’s earnings report and a bullish analyst call:
* AMD Q2 Earnings:
* Earnings per Share (EPS): $0.69 (vs. $0.68 expected)
* Revenue: $5.8 billion (vs. $5.7 billion expected)
* Data Center Revenue: $2.8 billion (vs. $2.75 billion expected)
* AMD’s positive results and guidance boosted confidence in the AI trade, causing Nvidia’s stock to rally over 12%.

3️⃣ Qualcomm (QCOM):
Qualcomm reported fiscal third-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations, particularly for sales, and provided strong guidance for the current quarter:
* Smartphone Processors and Modems: Up 12% year over year.
* IoT and Automotive Businesses: Exceeded Wall Street expectations.
Qualcomm stock rose over 6% in extended trading.

4️⃣ Arm (ARM):
Arm reported Q1 earnings that exceeded expectations but issued light earnings guidance, impacting its stock price:
* The company has stopped reporting the number of chips reported as shipped each quarter.
* Arm shares fell more than 9% in extended trading.

📸:

Raza Collective

11/28/2024

11/12/2024

11/02/2024

10/25/2024

10/25/2024

10/25/2024

10/14/2024

10/08/2024

09/15/2024

09/02/2024

08/28/2024

07/31/2024

Address

Website

Alerts

Contact The Business

Shortcuts

Share

Category