Market Reactions - Markets are showing resilience to tariff news, indicating a shift in investor sentiment compared to previous months when volatility was high at the slightest hint of trade tensions [2][3] - The current market behavior suggests an expectation for a quicker resolution to tariff issues and trade wars, alongside a belief that inflation remains under control, which could lead to rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [4] Federal Reserve Insights - The Fed's preferred inflation gauge, the core PCE index, rose 2.5% annually in April, down from 2.7% in March, indicating tame inflation despite tariffs [5] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for April showed a 2.3% increase in consumer prices year-over-year, below the expected 2.4%, marking the lowest annual increase since February 2021 [6] - Some Fed officials express skepticism about the transitory nature of inflation caused by tariffs, with ongoing debates about the impact on employment and price stability [7][8] Stock Performance - AppLovin (APP) is experiencing strong performance, surpassing earnings estimates for eight consecutive quarters, with a projected full-year EPS of $8.39, reflecting an 85.2% growth rate year-over-year [12][15] - Sea Limited (SE) is also outperforming, with analysts raising fiscal 2025 EPS estimates by 1.44%, projecting a total revenue of over $22.37 billion this year, a 32% increase from 2024 [17] Market Outlook - The decline in volatility surrounding tariffs and stable inflation trends suggest potential for further market gains, with expectations of two rate cuts by the Fed this year [19]

With tariff negotiations showing signs of progress and volatility easing, it looks like the bull market may be back on track. While household names like the Magnificent 7 and leading AI giants are expected to benefit, investors willing to look off the beaten path may find even greater upside in lesser-known names.This article highlights three under-the-radar tech stocks that are already showing signs of powerful momentum and may just be getting started. Each of these companies is a high-growth innovator, ba ...

J P M O R G A N North America Equity Research 07 May 2025 Neutral ▲Price Target (Dec-25):$355.00 Prior (Dec-25):$270.00 Internet - Mid & Small Cap Cory A Carpenter AC (1-212) 270-8125 cory.carpenter@jpmorgan.com Daniel Pfeiffer (1-212) 622-0161 daniel.pfeiffer@jpmchase.com Andrew Watts (1-212) 622-9400 andrew.watts@jpmorgan.com J.P. Morgan Securities LLC Key Changes (FYE Dec) APP, APP US Price (07 May 25):$303.46 | | Prev | Cur | | --- | --- | --- | | Revenue - 25E ($ mn) | 4,957 | 5,410 | | Revenue - 26E ( ...