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Next Day Prep: Mega-Cap Surge, Broader Market Weakness Revealed – Wednesday 9/03/2025

September 3, 2025 Kai 5:44 Comments Off

The episode theme focuses on analyzing the market’s performance and key sectors as well as preparing for potential trading opportunities.

(00:00) Introduction to the day’s market performance and sector divergence
(00:46) Nasdaq and Dow Jones performance compared, highlighting market dynamics
(01:13) Divergence analysis between market-weighted and equal-weighted S&P 500
(01:48) Sector performance overview with a focus on Communication Services and giants’ impact
(02:26) Energy sector decline and supply-side headwinds impact
(02:52) Retail sector volatility with Macy’s and Dollar Tree contrast
(03:32) Federal Reserve discussion on rate cut expectations and market implications
(04:03) Fed’s Beige Book insights on stagflation concerns
(04:25) Technical sentiment analysis and market closing dynamics
(04:51) Watchlist insights for continuation and anticipation plays
(05:31) Interpretation of market shifts and focus on growth opportunities
(06:03) Identification of key resistance and support levels for strategic trading

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Next Day Prep: Mega-Cap Surge, Broader Market Weakness Revealed - Wednesday 9/03/2025

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Morning Dose: Giant G Boosts Market Confidence – Wednesday 9/03/2025

September 3, 2025 Kai 4:22 Comments Off

Intro:
In this episode of “The Morning Dose,” we delve into the market’s response to Alphabet’s surge, key economic data releases, and trading opportunities amidst cautious optimism.

(00:00) Introduction to the day’s market dynamics and Alphabet’s significant pre-market rally.
(00:34) Market’s positive reaction to Alphabet’s regulatory relief and its broader impact on Big Tech.
(01:14) Discussion on Nasdaq futures surge and the implications beyond the tech sector.
(01:54) Preview of upcoming economic data releases, including JOLTS Job Openings, Factory Orders, and the September Beige Book.
(02:24) Analysis of the Federal Reserve’s role in supporting equities amid market uncertainties.
(02:54) Examination of company earnings, spotlighting impressive performances by retailers and mixed results for Campbell Soup.
(03:24) Assessment of market sentiment, highlighting hesitant accumulation and lingering volatility.
(03:54) Identification of key levels for S&P 500 and QQQ, providing insight into potential market movements.
(04:08) Strategies for traders amidst cautious optimism, emphasizing risk management and sector-specific opportunities.
(04:54) Conclusion and final trading advice for a profitable day ahead.

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Morning Dose: Giant G Boosts Market Confidence - Wednesday 9/03/2025

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Next Day Prep: Market Alert Tariffs Shake, Energy Shines – Tuesday 9/02/2025

September 2, 2025 Kai 5:11 Comments Off

**Episode Summary:**
The podcast dives into market reactions to the U.S. Court of Appeals ruling on tariffs, highlighting sector performances and individual stock movements, while guiding traders on potential setups and key index levels for the next trading day.

**Episode Outline:**

(00:00) Introduction to the Market’s Reaction
(00:33) Recap of Market Volatility and Late-Day Resilience
(01:07) Tariffs Uncertainty and Legal Limbo
(01:40) Cyclicals Under Pressure, Defensive Plays Identified
(02:10) Energy Sector Surges Amidst Market Turbulence
(02:41) NVIDIA & Kraft Heinz Stock Analysis
(03:17) Corporate Shakeup Trend in Consumer Staples
(03:52) Promising Trading Setups Amidst Market Decline
(04:39) Identifying Launchpad Stocks for Potential Momentum
(04:57) Strategic Insights on Key Index Levels for Traders

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Next Day Prep: Market Alert Tariffs Shake, Energy Shines - Tuesday 9/02/2025

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Morning Dose: Trade Turmoil Tariffs Hit Legal Snag, Futures Slide – Tuesday 9/02/2025

September 2, 2025 Kai 5:26 Comments Off

**Episode Summary:**
Exploring the market’s reaction to trade tensions, Fed expectations, and major stock movements, along with key technical levels and upcoming economic data.

**Episode Outline:**
(00:00) Introduction to the market mood post-fantastic August
(00:47) Legal complexities of President Trump’s tariffs ruling
(01:20) Trade tensions intensify with U.S. restrictions on tech giants
(01:56) Market’s pursuit of safe-haven assets like gold amidst uncertainties
(02:31) Kraft Heinz’s strategic move towards a tax-free split
(02:59) Meta faces criticism over the unauthorized use of celebrity AI chatbots
(03:27) Positive earnings surprise from Signet Jewelers boosting the stock
(03:55) Concerns arise as Tesla faces delivery drop while competitors thrive
(04:23) Drastic stock movements: Spirit Airlines down, Cytokinetics up
(04:49) M&A activity in the airline sector influencing stock movements
(05:09) Analysis of key technical levels for SPY and QQQ amidst market consolidation
(05:40) Cautionary stance for traders amidst conflicting market signals and upcoming economic data

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Morning Dose: Trade Turmoil Tariffs Hit Legal Snag, Futures Slide - Tuesday 9/02/2025

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Next Day Prep: Tech Sinks, Defensive Rotation Rises – Friday 8/29/2025

August 29, 2025 Kai 5:36 Comments Off

The episode’s theme is a recap of the market activity on a Friday following a strong month, focusing on tech, sectors, earnings, macro data, and trading opportunities for the upcoming week.

(00:00) Opening: Recap of Friday’s Market Activity
(00:23) Market Fatigue Post-Bull Run
(01:07) Tech Sector Struggles
(01:46) Defensive Sector Rotation
(02:14) Resilience of Risk-On Trend
(02:51) Macro Review and Market Responses
(03:34) Fed’s Rate Cut Expectations and Impact
(04:04) Earnings Highlights and Lowlights
(04:45) Trading Insights and Opportunity Spotting
(05:21) Looking Ahead: Stock Plays to Watch
(06:08) Summary and Tips for Traders

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Next Day Prep: Tech Sinks, Defensive Rotation Rises - Friday 8/29/2025

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Morning Dose: Market Alert CAT Tariff Shock & Key Economic Data Impact – Friday 8/29/2025

August 29, 2025 Kai 6:48 Comments Off

The episode delves into the dynamics of the market on the Friday before a long weekend, exploring themes of profit-taking, tariff concerns, economic reports, earnings reactions, and sector trends.

(00:30) Market Overview: Bulls taking a breather with futures pulling back after S&P 500 hits a record high.
(01:10) Tariff Concerns: Caterpillar’s warning on tariff costs causing market unease.
(01:50) Economic Report: Anticipation for the Personal Income and Spending report, a crucial inflation indicator.
(02:30) Fed Expectations: High probability of a rate cut highlighted along with Fed’s future plans.
(03:10) Earnings Highlights: Winners include Affirm, Ambarella, Autodesk, Elastic, and Ulta Beauty.
(04:00) Earnings Losers: Marvell Technology and Dell facing challenges amidst high market expectations.
(04:35) Sector Analysis: Strength in energy and real estate sectors, tech and consumer discretionary stable with a focus on energy.
(05:05) ETF Watch: Key levels to watch for SPY and QQQ to gauge market sentiment and potential pullback signals.
(05:50) Market Sentiment: Cautiously bullish environment amid profit-taking and anticipation, with advice for traders.
(06:20) Watchlist Picks: NVMI for strength continuation and Tesla for market reaction play.
(06:45) Daily Market Summary: Market ramifications from pre-holiday profit-taking, tariff fears, and PCE report anticipation.

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Morning Dose: Market Alert CAT Tariff Shock & Key Economic Data Impact - Friday 8/29/2025

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Next Day Prep: Tech Turmoil NVIDIA’s Slide Unmasks Market Divide – Thursday 8/28/2025

August 28, 2025 Kai 8:01 Comments Off

Intro: In this episode of Next Day Prep – What We Are Watching Tomorrow by WaveRider.ai, we dive into the market’s reaction to key events, earnings reports, sector performance, and upcoming economic data, all leading up to the anticipated PCE report.

(00:00) Introduction to the S&P 500 and market dynamics
(01:23) NVIDIA’s post-earnings performance and market expectations
(02:32) Impact of Data Center revenue and export restrictions on NVIDIA’s stock
(03:45) Top-heavy market performance driven by mega-cap stocks
(04:58) Standout sectors: Communication Services, Energy, and Information Technology
(06:07) Weakness in defensive sectors: Utilities, Consumer Staples, Health Care
(07:15) Retail earnings overview: Hits and misses from various companies
(08:31) Burlington’s impressive earnings beat and growth initiatives
(09:44) Market bullishness supported by positive economic data
(10:54) Preview of the upcoming PCE report and market expectations
(11:59) Technical analysis and key levels to watch on major ETFs SPY and QQQ
(13:12) Strong continuation plays in specific tech stocks like NVMI and TWLO
(14:25) Evaluation of MSOS as a potential rebound play with risk considerations
(15:38) Anticipation watchlist stock: TSLA’s potential breakout scenario
(16:51) Analyst activity insights: Upgrades and downgrades in response to earnings
(18:03) Key takeaways for traders approaching Friday’s session and PCE report

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Next Day Prep: Tech Turmoil NVIDIA's Slide Unmasks Market Divide - Thursday 8/28/2025

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Morning Dose: NVIDIA Tumbles, Snowflake Soars Hot Morning Winners! – Thursday 8/28/2025

August 28, 2025 Kai 4:23 Comments Off

Intro:
Welcome to The Morning Dose, your pre-market briefing on market movers and key news.

Chapters:
(00:20) Market Recap: S&P 500 Hits Record High, NVIDIA’s Earnings
(00:53) NVIDIA: Earnings Beat, Stock Price Reaction, Data Center Revenue Analysis
(01:29) Market Winners: Snowflake Soars, Dollar General & Five Below Strong Performances
(02:02) Market Loser: Cooper Companies Decline Due to Future Guidance
(02:32) Economic Calendar Preview: Jobless Claims, Q2 GDP Estimate, Pending Home Sales
(03:01) Focus on Tomorrow: PCE Inflation Report & Traders’ Sentiment
(03:30) Trading Playbook: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Key Levels and Sector Rotation
(03:57) Final Thoughts: Monitoring NVIDIA’s Volume, Market Impact, and Economic Data

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Morning Dose: NVIDIA Tumbles, Snowflake Soars Hot Morning Winners! - Thursday 8/28/2025

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Next Day Prep: NVIDIA Earnings Key Catalyst for Market Surge – Wednesday 8/27/2025

August 27, 2025 Kai 4:33 Comments Off

**Episode Summary:**

This episode of “Next Day Prep – What We Are Watching Tomorrow” dives into the market’s current state of anticipation before NVIDIA’s earnings release and highlights the strong performance in various sectors such as technology and energy.

**Episode Outline:**

(00:00) Introduction
(00:17) The S&P 500’s subtle record high and the market anticipation
(00:52) Breadth analysis: Strength in Russell 2000 and S&P Mid-Cap 400
(01:26) Market confidence driven by Fed’s rate cut probability
(02:05) Sector movements: Energy and late-session tech strength
(02:41) MongoDB’s impressive performance and its impact on software sector
(03:20) Trading setups discussion: Salesforce on ‘Continuation’ watchlist
(03:52) Anticipation setups: Monolithic Power Systems showing bullish signals
(04:15) Notable mover of the day: Kohl’s after strong earnings beat
(04:24) Market outlook for upcoming days and key events to watch

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Next Day Prep: NVIDIA Earnings Key Catalyst for Market Surge - Wednesday 8/27/2025

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Morning Dose: Market Eyes September Rate Cut Amid Retail Earnings Mix – Wednesday 8/27/2025

August 27, 2025 Kai 4:35 Comments Off

**Episode Summary:**

In this episode of “The Morning Dose – Everything You Need to Know Before the Market Opens,” the focus is on the anticipation and impact of NVIDIA’s earnings release amidst a backdrop of crucial market events and stock movements.

**Episode Outline:**

(00:00) Introduction to today’s market sentiment
(00:21) The market’s hope for a rate cut at the September FOMC meeting
(01:00) Impact of the firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook on market dynamics
(01:43) Importance of economic data, especially Friday’s PCE data, in the rate-cut expectation
(02:20) Analysis of earnings reports from the retail sector
(02:55) Kohl’s success contrasted with Foot Locker and Abercrombie and Fitch’s challenges
(03:30) Anticipation surrounding NVIDIA’s earnings and its significance for the tech sector
(03:58) Single-stock stories: Eli Lilly’s positive news and Boeing’s potential hurdles
(04:22) Spectrum ownership interests of T-Mobile and Elon Musk’s Starlink in EchoStar
(04:49) Technical analysis and trading insights for SPY and QQQ
(05:15) Emphasizing the bullish momentum amidst cautious optimism and risk-on environment

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Morning Dose: Market Eyes September Rate Cut Amid Retail Earnings Mix - Wednesday 8/27/2025

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