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Wall Street is bullish on these 2 stocks as Trump's tariff torches the market
AMZNAmazon(AMZN) Finbold·2025-04-06 09:47

Market Overview - The stock market experienced its highest losses since the pandemic, with the S&P 500 plunging 6%, the Dow Jones dropping 5.2%, and the Nasdaq falling 5.8%, entering bear market territory, resulting in nearly 6.4trillioninvaluebeingwipedout[1]FirstSolar(FSLR)FirstSolarhasreceivedanOutperformratingfromBMOCapital,withapricetargetof6.4 trillion in value being wiped out [1] First Solar (FSLR) - First Solar has received an 'Outperform' rating from BMO Capital, with a price target of 230, as analysts view the recent reciprocal tariffs averaging 39% on Southeast Asian solar imports as a long-term catalyst for U.S.-based manufacturers [3][4] - The tariffs are expected to boost domestic manufacturing demand while competitors face pricing pressures, and positive trends in average selling prices (ASPs) are seen as supportive for growth [4] - Despite short-term risks related to the Inflation Reduction Act and margin pressure from imports, BMO believes FSLR's long-term valuation remains compelling, with the stock trading at 128.69,downover5128.69, down over 5% for the day but gaining about 3% weekly [5] Amazon (AMZN) - Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan reiterated a 'Buy' rating on Amazon with a price target of 255, noting the stock was trading at 171,downover4171, down over 4% [7] - The analysis highlights a potential 5–10 billion EBIT impact from higher first-party merchandise costs due to reciprocal tariffs averaging 18.2%, but emphasizes Amazon's scale, vendor relationships, and pricing flexibility as effective mitigation strategies [8] - Amazon's margin stability during the 2018–2019 tariff period is cited as a strong precedent, and the closure of the de minimis exemption may reduce competition from Chinese platforms [9][10]