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•  04 Mar 2026
 

•   AAPL  
   
  -0.41%
•   AMD  
   
  +5.27%
•   AMZN  
   
  +3.98%
•   AVGO  
   
  +0.99%
•   AZO  
   
  +1.81%

$NVDA Nvidia remains at the center of the AI narrative this morning as a new trusted research environment launched on AWS Marketplace embeds its architecture to accelerate secure enterprise and genomic research workloads. The stock is also reacting to broader geopolitical stress after a sharp Dow decline tied to U.S.–Iran tensions. Despite continued debate following its blowout quarter, price action is consolidating with RSI near 44 and a sideways technical trend.

$BBY Best Buy posted a fourth-quarter profit beat while revenue came in slightly below estimates, yet shares are pushing higher as margins and full-year guidance met or exceeded tempered expectations. Management declared a $0.96 dividend and outlined a fiscal 2027 revenue target of $41.2B to $42.1B, reinforcing confidence in its marketplace and advertising strategy. Technically, the stock remains range-bound but sentiment improved on the earnings print.

$AAPL Apple introduced new MacBook Air and Pro models powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, refreshed its display lineup, and launched a new entry-level iPhone at $599, reinforcing its AI-first hardware positioning. The updates aim to drive upgrades through performance and on-device AI enhancements, but shares continue to trade in a downtrend with RSI below 50 as macro and geopolitical pressures weigh on mega-cap tech.

$AMD presented at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference and unveiled its first Copilot desktop chips, strengthening its position in AI-enabled personal computing. While the broader semiconductor space faces volatility, AMD is signaling continued momentum in AI integration. The stock is technically sideways with RSI in the high 30s, reflecting cautious positioning rather than aggressive accumulation.

$WBD Warner Bros. Discovery gained attention after FCC commentary suggested a Paramount-related merger would face fewer regulatory obstacles than prior streaming deals, potentially accelerating approval timelines. Additional development buzz around a Game of Thrones film supports the content pipeline narrative. Shares remain technically sideways as investors evaluate strategic consolidation versus streaming competition risk.

$AMZN Amazon is managing operational disruption after drone strikes reportedly damaged three Middle East facilities, affecting AWS services in the region. At the same time, the company expanded grocery delivery in Brazil with a 15-minute service and continues heavy AI investment initiatives. The stock remains in a downtrend with RSI near 41, reflecting geopolitical and capex-related caution.

$MDB MongoDB shares are sharply lower after issuing softer forward guidance despite delivering a fourth-quarter earnings beat. Analysts reduced forecasts citing slower Atlas cloud growth and delayed AI revenue ramp, triggering a selloff exceeding 20%. With RSI in oversold territory and a defined downtrend, the market is reassessing the durability of its high-growth multiple.

$AZO AutoZone reported second-quarter EPS of $27.63, topping estimates, but revenue missed and same-store sales rose 3.3%, below some expectations amid storm-related disruption and inflation headwinds. Shares pulled back on the mixed report, and the stock continues to trade sideways as investors focus on margin resilience and domestic demand trends.

$AVGO Broadcom heads into earnings with expectations for record revenue driven by AI semiconductor demand and VMware integration synergies. Despite strong structural growth themes, the stock has been under pressure this year and remains in a downtrend as investors weigh margin outlook and guidance credibility ahead of results.

$BX Blackstone is active with a consortium bid for Senior Plc and involvement in a significant Medline secondary offering, while leadership defends private credit portfolio marks amid market volatility. Even with ongoing deal flow, shares remain in a downtrend as redemption concerns and broader risk-off sentiment pressure alternative asset managers.

$EL Estee Lauder declined sharply following its dividend ex-date and continued consumer discretionary weakness. The stock has been among the weaker performers in early March, reflecting softer global demand dynamics. Technically, it remains in a sideways range but with fragile investor sentiment.

$CI Cigna announced CEO David Cordani will retire effective July 1, with COO Brian Evanko set to succeed him, while reaffirming its fiscal 2026 outlook. The leadership transition introduces near-term uncertainty, yet the stock maintains an uptrend with RSI above 50, signaling relative strength versus the broader market.

$ESPR Esperion Therapeutics entered a definitive agreement to acquire Corstasis Therapeutics, expanding its cardiovascular franchise with an FDA-approved nasal spray product. The strategic acquisition broadens its commercial portfolio, though shares remain in a downtrend as investors assess execution and integration risk.

$MSFT Microsoft expanded its ecosystem with Atomicwork now available on its Marketplace, while analysts highlighted Azure and OpenAI integration as core long-term drivers. Reports of Enterprise Agreement pricing changes could create renewal friction in 2026. Shares are currently in a downtrend, reflecting broader large-cap tech pressure.

$NCLH Norwegian Cruise Line reported a fourth-quarter earnings beat but cut its 2026 outlook, leading to a double-digit share decline. Analysts trimmed price targets, citing execution concerns and softer forward demand visibility. The stock is technically sideways, though short-term sentiment has clearly weakened.

$PLTR Palantir regained some Wall Street support after a steep prior pullback, supported by optimism around defense and AI-driven growth. However, insider selling by co-founder Peter Thiel totaling roughly $290 million introduces supply considerations. Shares remain range-bound as investors balance renewed bullish commentary against valuation sensitivity.

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