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5 Things to be Aware of Before Monday’s Stock Market Trading

To begin their trading day, investors should be aware of the following key news items:

1. Feeling Positive
Stock futures are showing a positive trend on Monday following a strong finish last week despite a disappointing jobs report. The Dow and Nasdaq saw gains of 1.1% and 1.4%, respectively, while the S&P 500 increased by 0.5%.

2. Earnings Focus
While the busiest period of the first-quarter earnings season has passed, investors are keeping an eye on major companies scheduled to announce earnings this week, including Disney, Uber, and Reddit, which is reporting its first earnings since its IPO in March.

3. Buffett’s Address
Legendary investor Warren Buffett, also known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” shared insights at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting over the weekend. He discussed his mortality and paid tribute to his longtime partner, Charlie Munger, who passed away last year.

4. Legal Troubles
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who were once rivals in the crypto sector, have both faced legal issues recently. Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison last week, while Bankman-Fried received a 25-year prison sentence earlier this year.

5. Star Wars and Lego Partnership
Disney’s partnership with Lego, which began 25 years ago with a Star Wars licensing deal, has evolved from toys to an expansive universe including movies, video games, and apparel. Fans have embraced the collaboration since 1995, benefiting both companies involved.

Source (CNBC)

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