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Stock Movers features five-minute conversations on today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for analysis on the companies making news on Wall Street.
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Apr 3, 2025 • 4min
Tariffs Weigh on Lulu; Apple Supply Chain Concerns; Tesla's Downward Move
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Lululemon (LULU) shares are lower as President Trump's global tariffs weigh on crucial retail production countries including Vietnam and Indonesia. 40% of Lululemon's good are produced in Vietnam, which was hit with a 46% reciprocal tariff as part of President Trump's tariff plan.- Apple (AAPL) stock is slumping after investors learned President Trump's tariffs will hit the company's supply chain and manufacturing centers in China, India, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Ireland. The new tariffs will likely squeeze Apple's margins and may lead to price hikes, which could be challenging given shaky consumer sentiment.- Tesla (TSLA) shares are down following the tariff announcement, following the stocks of chipmakers.. Electric vehicles require a lot of chips for production, the supply chain of which could be upended by tariffs. The leading U.S. maker of electric vehicles closed up 5.3% on Wednesday following a Politico report that said Tesla CEO Elon Musk plans to step away from his government role in the coming weeks.- Eli Lilly (LLY) is sinking along with the other pharmaceuticals as sectoral tariffs are expected to be announced as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 2025 • 4min
Trump Tariffs Hit Luxury & Tech, AB Inbev Could Benefit
On this episode of Stock Movers:- The Stoxx Europe 600 opened 1.8% lower with cyclical sectors leading declines. Miners, banks, industrials and consumers are falling 2.5% or more. There are concerns for Pandora’s manufacturing base of Thailand which Trump hit with a 36% tariff. Defensive sectors such as utilities, food and beverages, real estate, health care and personal care are in the green. - Logitech shares sink as much as 12%, the most in over a year, hit by escalating trade tensions from the US. The computer peripherals firm is seen more sensitive to higher tariffs as it generates bulk of sales from the US and owns production facilities in China.- Morgan Stanley analyst Sarah Simon sees AB Inbev as a potential beneficiary of these tariffs, given that the additional charges will likely render imported beer more expensive for the consumer. That could prompt market share loss for imported beers/improved market share for ABI in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 3, 2025 • 3min
Trump Tariffs Hit Luxury, Shipping & Energy Stocks
On this episode of Stock Movers:- The Stoxx Europe 600 opened 1.8% lower with cyclical sectors leading declines. Miners, banks, industrials and consumers are falling 2.5% or more. - There are concerns for Pandora’s manufacturing base of Thailand which Trump hit with a 36% tariff. Defensive sectors such as utilities, food and beverages, real estate, health care and personal care are in the green. - Container ships and car carriers are the vessels that’ll be hurt the most from the Trump administration’s wide-ranging tariffs on exporters to the US, Fearnley Securities AS analysts wrote in a note. A tariff of 54% on Chinese exports and substantial ones for other Asian exporters will impact flows to the US and is a “clear negative” for container volumes, Fredrik Dybwad and Nils Thommesen saidSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 2025 • 6min
Amazon Rises After TikTok Bid, Tesla Rallies, Newsmax Falls
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Amazon (AMZN) shares rose on the news that it submitted a bit to the White House to buy social video app TikTok from its Chinese owners. The company sent its proposal in a letter to Vice President JD Vance, who’s heading efforts to help facilitate a sale of the US operations of the video platform ahead of a deadline later this week, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, according to people familiar with the matter. But the bid, reported earlier by the New York Times, is not being considered seriously by the administration, according to the person, who discussed the sale process on the condition of anonymity. The company declined to comment.- Tesla (TSLA) investors shrugged off the company’s worst vehicle sales since 2022 and bid up its shares on hopes that Elon Musk will step back from his work for the Trump administration. While the billionaire has yet to make an announcement about his plans, a report by Politico Wednesday suggested his time as a top adviser to Donald Trump may end soon. The president has told his inner circle recently that the Tesla chief executive officer will return to his businesses in the coming weeks, according to the news outlet, which cited unidentified Trump insiders.- Newsmax (NMAX) shares shed more than three-quarters of their value on Wednesday after a raucous two-day surge fueled in part by retail traders briefly made it larger than Fox Corp. The stock slumped 77%, wiping out $23 billion in market value, after a 2,230% surge in Newsmax’s first two days as a public company. Retail investors were less vocal about the stock in trader chatrooms compared to prior days, with buy orders on Fidelity’s platform more muted compared to those for larger companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 2025 • 6min
Tesla Shares Rally, Newsmax Value Cut, Amazon Rises
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Tesla (TSLA) investors shrugged off the company’s worst vehicle sales since 2022 and bid up its shares on hopes that Elon Musk will step back from his work for the Trump administration. While the billionaire has yet to make an announcement about his plans, a report by Politico Wednesday suggested his time as a top adviser to Donald Trump may end soon. The president has told his inner circle recently that the Tesla chief executive officer will return to his businesses in the coming weeks, according to the news outlet, which cited unidentified Trump insiders. Tesla shares jumped following the report.- Newsmax (NMAX) shares were cut in half on Wednesday after a raucous two-day surge fueled in part by retail traders briefly made it larger than Fox Corp. The stock slumped as much as 50%, wiping out $15 billion in market value, after a 2,230% surge in Newsmax’s first two days as a public company. Retail investors were less vocal about the stock in trader chatrooms compared to prior days, with buy orders on Fidelity’s platform more muted compared to those for larger companies.- Amazon (AMZN) shares rose after the NYT reported that the e-commerce giant made a last-minute offer to buy TikTok in the US. The company sent its proposal in a letter to Vice President JD Vance, who’s heading efforts to help facilitate a sale of the US operations of the video platform ahead of a deadline later this week, and to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 2025 • 4min
Tesla Sales Fall, Newsmax Drops, Roblox Rises
On this episode of Stock Movers: - Tesla's (TSLA) vehicle sales fell 13% last quarter to 336,681, its worst showing since the second quarter of 2022, due to factory retooling and international backlash against Elon Musk. Tesla Inc.’s deliveries from its Shanghai factory fell for the sixth straight month, extending a global sales decline as the brand continues to lose share in China’s ultra-competitive electric-vehicle market.- Newsmax (NMAX) shares drop as the conservative media outlet pauses its blistering IPO rally which saw shares surge 2,230% since its debut this week. Newsmax's stock surge is reminiscent of the meme stock craze in 2020 and 2021, with investors piling into stocks to power eye-popping gains, despite concerns about the company's fundamental value and ongoing litigation.- Roblox (RBLX) shares rise as the company is introducing new tools to help parents control their children's interactions with strangers on the platform, including limiting who they can interact with and viewing/restricting game play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 2025 • 4min
Tesla Sales Fall, nCino Drops, Newsmax Lower
On this episode of Stock Movers: - Tesla's (TSLA) vehicle sales fell 13% last quarter to 336,681, its worst showing since the second quarter of 2022, due to factory retooling and international backlash against Elon Musk. Tesla Inc.’s deliveries from its Shanghai factory fell for the sixth straight month, extending a global sales decline as the brand continues to lose share in China’s ultra-competitive electric-vehicle market.- nCino (NCNO) shares slide after the software company gave a weaker-than-expected outlook, prompting multiple downgrades. The stock touched an all-time low, shares seeing biggest intraday drop on record- Newsmax (NMAX) shares drop as the conservative media outlet pauses its blistering IPO rally which saw shares surge 2,230% since its debut this week. Newsmax's stock surge is reminiscent of the meme stock craze in 2020 and 2021, with investors piling into stocks to power eye-popping gains, despite concerns about the company's fundamental value and ongoing litigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 2025 • 5min
Schwab Pops on Citi Rec; Newsmax Retreats; DJT Slumps
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Schwab (SCHW) are up premarket after Citigroup raised the recommendation on the financial services firm to buy from neutral. Analyst Chris Allen wrote in a note, “For most names, we have reduced our earnings estimates due to market-driven and/or capital markets revisions. Schwab was the exception where improving new net assets trends, better-than-expected trading and capital return outlook provided an offset."- Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) slumped in pre-market trading after the company filed on April 1 to register up to 142.5 million shares and warrants for sale. The filing is the first step for the president’s trust, controlled by his son Donald Trump Jr.. to sell down a 114.75 million share stake. It also registered millions of shares owned by the sponsor of the blank-check firm that merged with Trump Media to take it public last year.- Newsmax (NMAX) shares are retreating in US premarket trading, pausing its blinding IPO rally which saw shares surge 2,230% since its debut earlier this week. The stock soared nearly 180% to close at $233 on Tuesday, building on a 735% surge in its debut session which saw the shares halted multiple times.- Hims & Hers (HIMS) shares jumped as much as 14%, the most intraday since February, after the firm said it is expanding its weight-loss offerings by adding access to generic liraglutide and branded tirzepatide through its telehealth platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 2025 • 4min
Tesla Down on Deliveries; Palantir's Tariff Dip; Schwab's Upside Move
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Tesla (TSLA) shares are moving to the downside after its China’s March total shipments dropped 11.5% y/y to 78,828 units, according to Bloomberg calculations based on preliminary data released by China’s Passenger Car Association. The company faces challenges including a production slowdown, cooling EV market, and broader economic uncertainty, and aims to return to growth after logging its first annual sales drop in over a decade last year.- Palantir (PLTR) shares dipped this morning as the AI play, which has partnerships with hyperscalers, continues to move to the downside amid uncertainty and artificial intelligence uncertainty.- Amazon (AMZN) is moving downward this morning with tech in focus on Liberation Day and how tariffs will affect supply chains of the Big Tech companies. - Schwab (SCHW) is the biggest upside mover in the S&P 500 premarket after Citigroup raised the recommendation on the financial services firm to buy from neutral. Analyst Chris Allen wrote in a note, “For most names, we have reduced our earnings estimates due to market-driven and/or capital markets revisions. Schwab was the exception where improving new net assets trends, better-than-expected trading and capital return outlook provided an offset."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 2025 • 5min
Mercedes Tariff Response, Novo Nordisk Competitors, Greencore Deal
On this episode of Stock Movers:- Mercedes-Benz Group AG is considering withdrawing its least expensive cars from the US because President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs would likely make their sales economically unfeasible, according to people familiar with the matter.- European pharma stocks could be in focus on Wednesday after a selloff in US peers following the close of European trading on Tuesday. Meanwhile, also watch Novo Nordisk and obesity drug peers after US firm Hims & Hers Health said it was broadening its weight-loss offerings. - Irish convenience food manufacturer Greencore Group Plc agreed to buy Bakkavor Group Plc in a deal that values its London-listed rival at about £1.2 billion. The company will pay 85 pence in cash and 0.604 Greencore shares for each Bakkavor share, according to a statement, which said the Bakkavor board is inclined to recommend the in-principle agreement to shareholders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.