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Today’s Stocks to Watch: Tesla, Novo Nordisk, and Nvidia

April 22, 2025 OnEquity

Key Points To Watch Out For:

  • Tesla shares rose briefly ahead of expected results on Tuesday
  • Novo Nordisk fell 6% after progress by competitor Eli Lilly
  • First Solar jumped 6.5% in premarket trading after robust demand for renewables

Tesla (TSLA): Results in Focus After a Poor Start to the Year

Tesla rose briefly in premarket trading ahead of its quarterly results on Tuesday after the close. According to FactSet estimates, a year-over-year drop in earnings is expected. The stock is down 44% so far this year, reflecting concerns about margins and rising competition.

Nvidia (NVDA): Amazon Boosts Confidence in AI

Nvidia rose 1% before the open after Amazon reinforced its commitment to artificial intelligence infrastructure, a positive signal for advanced chipmakers. Amazon shares also rose in premarket trading.

First Solar (FSLR): Strong Gains on Renewable Momentum

First Solar rose 6.5% in premarket trading, buoyed by continued appetite for solar energy and clean energy subsidies. The company is positioning itself as one of the main beneficiaries of green policies in the U.S.

Novo Nordisk (NVO): Heavyweight Competition and Diabetes Hit the Leader

Novo Nordisk fell more than 6% in its first session in Europe since Eli Lilly reported positive results for its untested weight-loss pill for diabetic patients. The drug threatens Ozempic’s dominance in this market.

Hertz (HTZ): Correction After Volatility Generated by Ackman

Hertz shares fell 3% in premarket trading after falling 5% on Monday. The excitement generated by Bill Ackman’s investment last week is losing steam, with profit-taking prevailing in the short term.

L’Oréal (OR): Strong Sales and Strategy Against Tariffs

L’Oréal was up 3.7% in Paris after reports of stronger-than-expected quarterly sales. Its CEO stated that the company could raise prices in the U.S. and relocate manufacturing to cope with the effects of new tariffs.

MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Coinbase (COIN): Crypto Strengthens With Bitcoin

MicroStrategy and Coinbase advanced in premarket trading, boosted by Bitcoin’s rise above $88,000—a level not seen since March. Crypto optimism is reflected in the valuation of these stocks linked to the digital ecosystem.

3M (MMM): Solid Start With Earnings Above Consensus

3M reported better-than-expected adjusted earnings, sending a positive message for the industrial sector amid a quarter marked by cost pressures and global trade uncertainty.

GE Aerospace (GE), RTX (RTX), and Lockheed Martin (LMT): Aerospace Sector Under Scrutiny

GE Aerospace has already published its results, while RTX and Lockheed Martin will report in the coming hours, offering a clearer view of the health of the defense and aerospace sector in a complex geopolitical context.

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