**Podcast Summary:**

In this episode of "The Morning Dose - Everything You Need to Know Before the Market Opens" by WaveRider.ai, delve into the latest market updates, economic indicators, corporate earnings, and pre-market movers to prepare for a dynamic trading day ahead.

**Episode Outline:**

(00:00) Introduction to the Day's Market Outlook
(00:24) Pre-Market Recap and Market Sentiment
(01:16) Economic News Highlights: Retail Sales Data and Initial Jobless Claims
(02:00) Tariff Talks Update: Impact on Global Trade
(02:36) Earnings Roundup: GE Aerospace, Taiwan Semiconductor, Abbott Labs, United Airlines, PepsiCo
(03:26) Analyst Insights: Evaluating Stock Upgrades and Downgrades
(04:16) Pre-Market Movers: Sarepta Therapeutics and BRC
(04:48) Corporate Developments: Union Pacific Acquisition Rumor, Starwood Property Trust Purchase
(05:10) Strategy Focus: Trading Opportunities at Market Open

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