Friday’s Market Highlights: Earnings Surprises and Strategic Shifts

CarMax (KMX) surged following a strong Q1 earnings beat, while LVMH (LVMUY) faced downward pressure after Morgan Stanley trimmed its price target. Amazon (AMZN) committed $5 billion to AI infrastructure in India, signaling aggressive expansion in high-growth markets.

Stellantis (STLA) weighed exiting Maserati as part of broader portfolio optimization. Kroger (KR) rallied on robust earnings, contrasting with OceanPal's (OP) decline amid dilution fears from a new public offering. UnitedHealth (UNH) saw bullish target hikes despite operational headwinds.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller's remarks fueled July rate cut speculation, potentially creating tailwinds for risk assets. Nike (NKE) and Tesla (TSLA) took center stage ahead of earnings and robotaxi launch announcements respectively.