US PRE-MARKET MOVERS: AMAT, FIG, BOOT, MICC, DXCM, BW, PZZA, CHRW, AOS

The pre-market movers indicate a mix of earnings results, with notable volatility as risk sentiment sours, exemplified by Applied Materials (AMAT)'s earnings beat overshadowed by a risk-off mood.

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US NY Empire State Manufacturing Index (May) 19.60 vs. Exp. 8.1 (Prev. 11.00)

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Taiwanese Foreign Minister says Taiwan has maintained good communication with the US; the US government has also reiterated its opposition to any attempt to force or coerce a change to the status quo

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US PRE-MARKET MOVERS: AMAT, FIG, BOOT, MICC, DXCM, BW, PZZA, CHRW, AOS

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Tata Steel (TATA IS) - Q4 (INR): Net income 29.3bln (exp. 30.77bln)

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Canadian Housing Starts (Apr) 279.3K vs. Exp. 245K (Prev. 235.9K)

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ES -1.1% NQ -1.6% RTY -1.6%

AMAT -2.0%: Earnings beat offset by risk-off mood
FIG +9.1%: Beat earnings & raised guidance
BOOT +4.6%: Earnings & outlook topped expectations
MICC +12.3%: Blackstone and CD&R are reportedly some of the firms considering a bid for MICC
DXCM +5.3%: Elliott Investment Management has taken a stake in DXCM
BW -10.5%: Announced a $200M common stock offering
PZZA +9.1%: PZZA's largest US franchisee, Nadeem Bajwa, is joining Irth Capital’s buyout bid for PZZA
CHRW +1.6%: Upgraded at Citi to 'Buy' from 'Neutral'
AOS -1.7%: Downgraded at JPM to 'Underweight' from 'Neutral'

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On the other hand, strong performances from FIG and BOOT demonstrate positive earnings and raised guidance, providing momentum for those names amidst broader market pressures. This varied reaction could lead traders to reassess positions according to sector-specific implications, particularly in semiconductors and logistics.

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