MSFT Microsoft reports Tuesday as the $3.2T giant kicks off three consecutive days of trillion-dollar tech earnings. AMZN Amazon follows Wednesday with AAPL Apple closing Thursday. Investors scrutinize AI infrastructure spending and China demand amid persistent volatility.
SPGI S&P Global and AMT American Tower deliver Monday before the bell. AMGN Amgen reports Wednesday as biotech earnings season intensifies. The packed calendar sets market tone heading into month end.
European stocks closed higher Friday despite Germany halving growth forecasts citing Iran war impacts. NOK Nokia and L'Oréal soared on earnings beats lifting sentiment. Asian markets fell as fragile Middle East ceasefire tempered risk appetite.
March retail sales rose per Friday data yet Trump approval ratings on economy fell. Fed chair speculation intensified with analysts warning not to expect rate cuts just yet. Warsh as Fed chair may not lead to big policy changes despite investor hopes.
INTC Intel caught upgrade momentum as consensus target jumped to $70.57 from $55.82. The $302B chip maker held four buy ratings as semiconductor sentiment improved. NSC Norfolk Southern target climbed to $326.56 as rail stocks drew attention.
CHTR Charter absorbed sharp target cuts to $265.20 from $274.13 as cable operators faced renewed pressure. TSLA Tesla target slipped modestly to $418.38 from $419.00 as analysts trimmed expectations.
SMTC Semtech topped options sentiment rankings with shares jumping 49% year to date. GME GameStop claimed third place attracting contrarian bets with 76 short score. POET POET Technologies ranked fourth after exploding 139% in 2026 drawing speculative flow.
Asian insiders showed conviction this week. Fast Retailing CEO dumped $196M while Malaysian CEO Andrew Tan bought $22M at TANCO Tanco Holdings demonstrating regional divergence.
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