Apple (AAPL)

Investors ditched worries, boosting ETFs like VanEck SMH (+13%) on chip stock rally, Virtus BBC (+7%) on biotech hope, Simplify TESL (+31%) on Musk's focus, Invesco SPHB (+11.5%) on risk appetite, iShares IBIT (+9.2%) on crypto optimism. Market sentiment received boost from easing US-China trade tensions and news of no Fed Chair firing. S&P 500 recovered 80% of its post-April 2 sell-off, but warning signs remain with slowing private sector growth, declining consumer sentiment, and rising inflation expectations. ServiceNow (+20%) and Northrop Grumman (-15%) had divergent earnings, while Tesla (+31%) surged on Musk's promise to focus on making EVs. This week's action will be crucial.

Alphabet's earnings report boosted Google stock and offered key insights into upcoming reports from Apple, Meta, Amazon and Microsoft.

An Apple analyst sees the stock reporting better-than-expected Q2 results this week and having a strong fiscal year.

Trading the chaos--profitably.

Alipay, Ant Group's mobile payment platform, reported 100M+ users for its tap-and-pay service. It introduced cashless society in China.

IBM said Monday that it will invest $150 billion in the U.S. over the next five years, including quantum computing. IBM stock gained.

A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth. Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability.

Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.

Apple's smartest move amidst tariff pressure is to invest in India for assembly & US component suppliers. A fully US-made iPhone is not feasible.

Big Tech's earnings this week could serve as a confidence booster amidst tariff worries, with bullish demand trends for Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Apple.

As trade tensions between the U.S. and China escalate, Samsung Electronics may hold a critical advantage over rival Apple Inc. through its diversified global manufacturing network.

U.S. stock futures are down in early-morning trade on Monday, after ending the previous week on a high note, with back-to-back sessions of strong rallies.

Wrapping up Q4 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the advertising software stocks, including AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) and its peers.

Nike, Estee Lauder, and Starbucks have got a thumbs down from Chinese consumers

Industrial and commercial distributor Global Industrial (NYSE:GIC) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow after market hours. Here’s what investors should know.

Industrial equipment manufacturer Kadant (NYSE:KAI) will be reporting earnings tomorrow after market close. Here’s what to look for.

Electronic component provider Littelfuse (NASDAQ:LFUS) will be reporting results tomorrow after market hours. Here’s what to look for.

Affordable single-family home construction company LGI Homes (NASDAQ:LGIH) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow before the bell. Here’s what you need to know.

Hardware products and merchandising solutions provider Hillman (NASDAQ:HLMN) will be reporting results tomorrow before market open. Here’s what you need to know.

Data backup provider Commvault (NASDAQ:CVLT) will be reporting earnings tomorrow before market hours. Here’s what to expect.

Data analytics and digital solutions company ExlService Holdings (NASDAQ:EXLS) will be reporting earnings tomorrow afternoon. Here’s what to look for.

Online travel agency Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:BKNG) will be reporting results tomorrow after the bell. Here’s what to expect.