The Weekend Rip
Happy Weekend!

Markets whipsawed through a week of record-high tariffs, cautious earnings reactions, and geopolitical curveballs, but tech and retail sentiment kept the rally alive. From Palantir’s billion-dollar breakout to Apple’s tariff-dodging $100B pledge and Freddie/Fannie’s IPO moonshot, investors rode a wave of volatility with surprising optimism. 📉 

Let's recap and prep you for the week ahead. 📝

◀️ Markets rallied Monday as the EU paused its tariff retaliation and Switzerland signaled openness to renegotiation, lifting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to their best day since May. Palantir surged after reporting its first-ever billion-dollar quarter, beating estimates with 48% YoY revenue growth and raising full-year guidance to $4.15B. U.S. government contracts held steady, while commercial revenue nearly doubled. Meanwhile, Berkshire Hathaway disappointed with a drop in operating income, currency losses, and a write-down of its Kraft Heinz stake. Buffett’s looming retirement and a cautious cash-heavy posture added to investor unease, though Stocktwits sentiment turned bullish on the dip.

🌏️ Markets pulled back Tuesday as trade uncertainty loomed, with anti-Russian oil tariffs and pharma levies weighing on sentiment. AMD posted in-line earnings but fell 4% as investors punished anything short of a beat. Despite 32% YoY revenue growth and strong free cash flow, its China chip ban and cautious outlook dragged peers like SMCI, SNAP, and Rivian down after hours. SMCI missed across the board, yet retail sentiment turned bullish on Stocktwits. SNAP blamed ad platform missteps and trade war fallout for its $262M loss. Meanwhile, OPEN, LCID, and HNGE all reported mixed results, with meme stock OPEN failing to turn a profit despite beating revenue estimates. Only Pfizer and BP stood out with beats and bullish sentiment.

⚡️ Markets climbed Wednesday as Apple dodged new tariffs by pledging $100B to U.S. manufacturing, lifting tech stocks despite the Trump administration’s push for 100% tariffs on chips. Apple’s deal includes building iPhone glass in Kentucky and expanding data centers, bringing its total U.S. investment to $600B. Earnings reactions were mixed: Airbnb beat but guided cautiously, falling 6% after hours; Lyft dropped 5% as it lagged Uber; DoorDash, DraftKings, and Duolingo all rallied on strong beats. Arista Networks and Shopify led pre-market gains with 17% and 21% jumps, respectively. Meanwhile, investors punished misses harshly as valuations remain stretched.

🐂 Markets tried to climb Thursday despite record-high average tariffs of 18%, as exemptions and strategic pledges softened the blow. Apple’s $100B domestic investment set the tone, and other firms are racing to secure similar Oval Office exemptions. The Trade Desk tanked 39% post-earnings despite beating estimates and raising guidance, with investors spooked by a CFO transition. OpenAI launched GPT-5, touting expert-level intelligence and integration into Microsoft products. Duolingo soared 30% on AI-driven monetization gains, while AppLovin and Firefly Aerospace rallied on strong earnings and IPO momentum. Retail sentiment surged across Stocktwits, even as macro uncertainty lingered.

😢 Markets ended the week on a high note despite tariff volatility and shifting sentiment. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at barely record highs, with tech leading sector gains. Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae surged 20% and 18% respectively after the Fed proposed spinning out up to 15% of their equity, potentially creating the largest IPO in history at $500B valuation. Gold futures spiked to intraday highs of $4,490/oz before settling near $3,491, driven by confusion over new tariffs on bullion bars. Meanwhile, retail sentiment on Stocktwits turned increasingly bullish, buoyed by IPO momentum, ceasefire talks with Russia, and strong consumer stock chatter.

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THE BRIEF

Need a concise summary of what's going on this week? Look no further. Here’s a rundown of this week’s earnings and economic data.

Earnings This Week

Earnings season is underway, with over 607 stocks reporting this week.

Above is a quick summary. Check out the full Stocktwits earnings calendar for the other names reporting this week.

Economic Calendar

It’s a busy week of economic data, with investors focused on CPI inflation and PPI numbers.

In addition to the above, check out this week's complete list of economic releases.

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