AAPL: Apple Plans $500B U.S. Investment with New AI Factory

Apple’s committing $500 billion over four years to U.S. growth, spotlighting a 250,000 sq. ft. AI server factory in Houston for Apple Intelligence, set for 2026. With 20,000 new hires in R&D and AI, plus a doubled $10B manufacturing fund, this follows Cook’s Trump talks amid new 10% Chinese tariffs. $AAPL’s up nearly 1% pre-market while the Nasdaq softens—a standout in tech.

PLTR Continues to Pull Back: Palantir Shares Tumble

Palantir’s hot streak is cooling fast—down 11% Monday after a 15% drop last week, now 24% off its peak. CEO Karp’s stock sale plan and defense budget cut chatter are hitting sentiment, pulling shares to 90.03 and closing the positive earnings gap. Still up 19% YTD, but retail momentum is taking a breather.

SBUX Lays Off Workers: Starbucks Trims 1,100 Corporate Jobs

Starbucks is cutting 1,100 corporate positions, leaving cafes untouched, to streamline under CEO Niccol. After four quarters of declining same-store sales in the U.S. and China, the chain’s battling cheaper rivals. A strong run earlier this year is losing steam—115 resistance holding firm pre-market.

Berkshire Reports Earnings: $14.5B Q4 Profit, Cash Swells

Berkshire Hathaway’s Q4 operating profit surged 71% to $14.5B, fueled by a 302% jump in insurance underwriting and rising T-bill yields. Cash climbed to $334.2B despite wildfire losses and Apple stake cuts. $BRK.A gains 3.8% to 746,190.89—Buffett’s fortress keeps humming.

HOOD: Robinhood Dips After SEC Drops Crypto Probe

Robinhood’s crypto unit dodged an SEC investigation, a win echoing Coinbase’s relief, but shares are off 5% pre-market. Trump’s crypto-friendly stance isn’t sparking a rally yet—$HOOD is in a deep bullish retracement, nearing 50 SMA support on the daily chart.

What’s Coming Up at Tackle Trading?

The Trader’s Lounge will start at 1:00 PM EST where the coaches will dive into a Macro Monday edition of the Lounge breaking down all the key charts.

Delta Dogs Trading Lab will start at 4:00 PM EST right after the market bell and Coach Frank will break down and guide his trading lab through all of the directional setups.

Master Trader Workshop starts at 6:00 PM EST and is a must attend for pro traders if you haven’t already attended! Even if you have attended it is the foundational class at Tackle Trading and you don’t want to miss it!

Consumer Discretionary Sector (XLY)

The discretionary sector is one of the worst looking charts currently from a sector perspective. We will break down all of the sectors in depth in the Trader’s Lounge today!