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📈 Market Overview: May 5, 2025

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🔹 U.S. Futures Snapshot

As of Sunday evening:

• Dow Jones Futures: Down ~200 points (~0.6%)

• S&P 500 Futures: Down ~0.7%

• Nasdaq Futures: Down ~0.8%AInvest+1Investor's Business Daily+1

This pullback follows a nine-day winning streak—the longest since 2004—and reflects caution ahead of the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and ongoing trade tensions. AP News+6The Economic Times+6MarketWatch+6

🔹 Key Macro Catalysts

• Federal Reserve Meeting (May 6–7): No rate cut expected; markets are pricing in potential cuts later this year.

• Trade Tensions: President Trump's announcement of a 100% tariff on foreign films has reignited concerns over trade relations.

• Oil Prices: WTI crude dropped ~4% to ~$56/barrel after OPEC+ agreed to increase output, adding pressure on energy stocks. S&P Global+4MarketWatch+4Investor's Business Daily+4Investor's Business DailyMarketWatch+1Reuters+1

🧭 Momentum Movers & News Highlights

🔹 Palantir Technologies (PLTR)

• Earnings: Q1 revenue rose 36% YoY to $862.3 million, surpassing expectations.

• Stock Movement: Shares surged over 10% last week ahead of earnings.

• Catalyst: Secured a $1 billion NATO contract for AI-enabled military systems. AInvest

🔹 Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)

• Leadership Change: Warren Buffett announced plans to step down as CEO at year-end; Greg Abel to succeed him.

• Financials: Despite a 14% earnings drop, cash reserves reached a record $347.68 billion. Investor's Business Daily+1AInvest+1

🔹 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (SUNPHARMA)

• Analyst Recommendation: ICICI Securities suggests buying with a target price of ₹2,040.

• Current Price Range: ₹1,780–1,833

• Stop Loss: ₹1,687 mint+1The Times of India+1

📊 Earnings Calendar: May 5, 2025

• Palantir Technologies (PLTR)

• Ford Motor Company (F)

• Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)

• Uber Technologies (UBER)

• Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)

Investors should monitor these reports for insights into AI, automotive, and biotech sectors.

🔮 Trading Strategy & Outlook

🔹 Market Sentiment

The market's recent rally has been driven by strong job data and easing trade war fears. However, the upcoming Fed meeting and renewed trade tensions introduce uncertainty. The Economic Times+1Reuters+1

🔹 Sector Focus

• Technology: AI and defense tech companies like Palantir are in focus.

• Automotive: Tesla and Ford earnings will provide insight into consumer demand and supply chain issues.

• Pharmaceuticals: Sun Pharma's positive outlook may boost the sector.Yahoo FinanceAInvest+1Investor's Business Daily+1Reuters+2mint+25paisa+2

🔹 Risk Management

• Volatility: Expect increased volatility around the Fed meeting and earnings reports.

• Trade Tensions: Monitor developments in U.S.-China trade relations.

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