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1. CSI 300 Index: Tactical Outlook Following the Labor Day Holiday
- Following an extended holiday beginning May 1st, the CSI 300 Index (SHSZ300 INDEX) resumes trading on May 6th.
- The WEEKLY close before the holiday—during a shortened trading week—was modestly negative. However, the index would need to decline to 3697 or lower to trigger a buy-the-dip opportunity.
- Since the index has already closed 1 week down, our time model suggests there is a good chance (62%) it could go up this week.
2. Toyota (7203 JP) Post-Earnings Outlook Amid ¥180B Estimated U.S. Tariff Cost
- Toyota Motor (7203 JP) expects U.S. tariffs, material costs and a weak(er) dollar to dent profits. The automaker estimated the levies directly costing it 180 billion yen in April/May.
- The stock fell after the company reported its fiscal-fourth-quarter results on Thursday. Guidance for the coming year came in lower than expected, with tariffs taking a bite out of profits.
- In a previous insight we flagged the stock as overbought; those model targets remain valid. Here, we analyze updated support to gauge the pullback’s potential depth.
3. NIFTY INDEX Outlook: Back in an Uptrend – Where To Buy This Dip
- In our previousNIFTY Index insight we highlighted rally targets in the 24039-24496 zone. The index reached 24589 last week, double-topped this week, then closed the week down at 24008.
- The index was ultra-overbought according to our WEEKLY model, the pullback was overdue. This pullback is a buy opportunity.
- This insight discusses key support zones to buy and profit taking targets for the rally.
4. TESLA (TSLA US) Tactical Outlook Amid Rumors of Elon Musk’s Replacement
- 2025 has been a tumultuous year for Tesla (TSLA US), the stock struggled due to weakening sales, and CEO Elon Musk’s role in the US government has damaged the brand.
- Rumors of Tesla’s board seeking to replace Elon Musk are likely unfounded. A leadership change could backfire. The stock is up 26% since Musk signaled reduced involvement in government affairs.
- Despite rising competition from BYD (1211 HK) and others, Tesla (TSLA US) remains a top pure-play EV maker. The current pullback could present a potential buying opportunity.
5. APPLE (AAPL US) Post-Earnings Outlook: A Potential Tactical Buy
- Apple (AAPL US) started a mild pullback after releasing its earnings on May 1st. We think this pullback may be a BUY opportunity.
- Some analysts believe the Trump administration’s tariffs will ultimately prove transitory. While near-term impacts are surely expected for Apple (AAPL US) , they’re probably short-term in nature.
- Our model suggests a potential buying opportunity in Apple (AAPL US) may be approaching. This insight outlines the tactical considerations behind that view.
6. NSE NIFTY50/ Vol Update / INDO-PAK CONFLICT SPURS LOCAL RISK-PREMIA HIGHER. IV @ +18.0%
- Onset of IND-PAK military conflict spurs IVs higher to +18% levels. Vol Regime model holds in “High & Up” state.
- Skew extends to extreme levels, RRs trades from -5.0 to -7.0 vols. Vol Term-structure is now flat in the front-end & in Backwardation at the back-end of the curve.
- Tactical Implications: Avoid Risk-premia harvesting as “High & Up” vol-state prevails.
