Morning Stock Movers: Microsoft, Ford, Applied Materials

The video discusses current pre-market trends, focusing on the shift from long-duration tech stocks to short-duration cyclicals. It highlights the performance of major tech companies like Microsoft, which recently fell below its 50-day moving average. The video also covers the impact on chip stocks due to negative analyst commentary. Additionally, it explores the automotive sector's growth, particularly Ford's expansion in the EV market, and the rise in oil stocks. The session concludes with a note on upcoming market updates.

What are the implications of the negative commentary from analysts regarding chip equipment makers?

How is the oil market performing in the pre-market according to the text?