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Pharmaceutical companies are on alert as the Trump administration considers a policy to link U.S. medicine prices to those in other developed countries. This international reference pricing could significantly impact the industry, with expectations that it will be executed through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The potential policy is viewed as a more critical concern than pharmaceutical tariffs, given that U.S. drug prices are currently three times higher than in other developed nations.
Investors are keenly awaiting earnings reports from the "Magnificent 7" stocks, with Tesla (TSLA, Financial) set to announce its results soon. The market anticipates Tesla to report an EPS of $0.42 on revenue of $21.54 billion, despite a predicted 6.7% year-over-year decline in profitability due to reduced vehicle deliveries. Meanwhile, Nvidia's (NVDA, Financial) warning about export restrictions affecting AI growth remains a focal point for the group.
Amazon (AMZN, Financial) shares dropped over 3.5% following Wells Fargo's report that AWS paused some data center leases, particularly internationally. The move is seen as part of routine capacity management rather than a shift in expansion plans, with AWS executive Kevin Miller confirming no fundamental changes.
Apple (AAPL, Financial) is experiencing stronger-than-expected consumer perception for its Apple Intelligence, according to Morgan Stanley. Despite tariff uncertainties, the investment firm highlights high U.S. iPhone upgrade rates and interest in new iPhone models, supporting an Overweight rating for Apple.
Standard Lithium (SLI, Financial) saw a 19.3% pre-market surge after its South West Arkansas project was designated as a transparency project by the Trump administration. This status provides increased federal support, positioning the project well for delivering a sustainable domestic lithium source.
Northrop Grumman (NOC, Financial) shares fell 10% pre-market after reporting a sharp decline in Q1 profit and revenue, with a significant charge related to its B-21 bomber program. The company also lowered its full-year earnings outlook amid production changes and the winding down of space programs.
3M (MMM, Financial) shares rose 1.9% pre-market after reporting better-than-expected Q1 results, despite a warning about potential tariff impacts. The company maintained its full-year guidance, factoring in tariff effects while noting challenges in financial forecasts due to ongoing trade negotiations.
Lockheed Martin's (LMT, Financial) stock rose 3.5% pre-market following strong quarterly results and reaffirmation of its full-year guidance. The defense contractor reported a 4% increase in sales and a rise in net earnings, maintaining momentum from the previous year.
Verizon (VZ, Financial) reported Q1 results that exceeded expectations, with a 1.5% revenue increase and a beat on EPS. The company continues to project growth in wireless service revenue and adjusted EBITDA, despite a rise in postpaid phone net losses.
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