5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday, April 22 [Video]

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day:

1. Stock struggles

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite both had tough runs last week, falling 3.05% and 5.52%, respectively. The Nasdaq lost 2% on Friday alone, led down by Nvidia, which dropped 10%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which has less tech exposure than the other two indexes, ended the week little changed. This week, investors will be watching major economic updates and earnings, with GDP due out on Thursday and a key inflation reading coming on Friday. Follow live market updates.

2. Buckle your seat belts

3. Competitive pricing

Tesla shares dropped 3% in premarket trading Monday after the electric vehicle giant cut prices for its EVs in several major markets, including China and Germany. Rival Chinese EV maker Li Autosank to an 11-month low after it also lowered prices. Tesla lowered its prices …