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Morning Dose: Tech Turmoil Sparks Futures Fear – Wednesday 8/20/2025

August 20, 2025 Kai 4:52 Comments Off

**Podcast Summary:**

Welcome to The Morning Dose – Everything You Need to Know Before the Market Opens.

(00:36) Market Preview: Futures signaling a weaker open, tech sector pressure.

(01:02) Market Recap: Summary of yesterday’s tech weakness and market movements.

(01:48) Fed Focus: Preview of Fed Chair Powell’s speech and upcoming FOMC Minutes.

(02:25) Political Update: White House pushing nomination to the Fed Board.

(02:48) Earnings Roundup: Retail earnings highlights – Lowe’s, TJX, Target, Estee Lauder.

(03:36) Single-Stock Stories: Tesla’s political shift and market sentiment analysis.

(03:58) Market Analysis: Bearish breadth data and strength in defensive sectors.

(04:24) Trading Strategy: Key levels to watch for SPY and QQQ, caution in tech sector.

(04:44) Closing Thoughts: Cautious trading approach, be nimble and respect the market.

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Morning Dose: Tech Turmoil Sparks Futures Fear - Wednesday 8/20/2025

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Next Day Prep: Rotational Boom Divergence Sparks Defensive Shift – Tuesday 8/19/2025

August 19, 2025 Kai 4:17 Comments Off

🎙️ Episode Summary:
In this episode of “Next Day Prep – What We Are Watching Tomorrow,” our hosts analyze the market’s rotation amidst headline numbers, semiconductor movements, retail earnings surprises, and tactical trading strategies ahead of potential policy signals from the Fed at Jackson Hole.

⏱️ Episode Outline:
(00:17) Introduction to market pullback
(00:42) Two markets scenario: Mega-caps vs. Equal Weight Index
(01:02) Sector rotation dynamics: Tech slump and defensive sector strength
(01:47) Chipmaker Intel’s standout performance
(02:10) Retail earnings impact: Home Depot and upcoming reports
(02:34) Market reactions: Amer Sports and sell-off dynamics
(02:58) Trading tactics for strength and continuation plays
(03:34) Potential breakout setups in tech and semiconductor sectors
(03:59) Key levels to watch for S&P 500 and Nasdaq
(04:12) Closing thoughts on market bifurcation and tactical trading strategies

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Next Day Prep: Rotational Boom Divergence Sparks Defensive Shift - Tuesday 8/19/2025

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Morning Dose: Fed Watch Market Anticipation Peaks Pre-Powell – Tuesday 8/19/2025

August 19, 2025 Kai 4:09 Comments Off

**Episode Summary:**
This episode provides a comprehensive pre-market overview, discussing market sentiment, key earnings reports, geopolitical impacts, notable stock movements, technical analysis, sector rotations, and trade ideas.

**Episode Outline:**

(00:00) Introduction – The hosts set the stage for today’s market discussion.
(00:22) Futures and Fed Expectations – Analyzing market expectations ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s speech.
(00:48) Global Market Recap – Reviewing market movements in Europe and Asia.
(01:14) Geopolitical Landscape – The market’s response to geopolitical news concerning Ukraine and Russia.
(01:39) Earnings Reports: Home Depot – Insights on Home Depot’s earnings performance and market response.
(02:01) Earnings Reports: Medtronic – Analyzing Medtronic’s strong earnings beat and future outlook.
(02:28) Earnings Reports: Palo Alto Networks – Reviewing Palo Alto Networks’ stellar earnings and leadership changes.
(02:57) Tech Developments: NVIDIA and Tesla – Discussing NVIDIA’s strategic chip development and Tesla’s market moves.
(03:29) Technical Analysis – Interpreting market charts for possible breakout or breakdown scenarios.
(03:48) Key Levels and Sector Rotation – Highlighting critical levels and sector performance indicators.
(04:00) Closing Thoughts and Trade Ideas – Summarizing market sentiment and trade strategies for the day.

The Morning Dose

Morning Dose: Fed Watch Market Anticipation Peaks Pre-Powell - Tuesday 8/19/2025

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Next Day Prep: Healthcare Stocks Explode G L P-1 Wars Heat Up – Monday 8/18/2025

August 18, 2025 Kai 5:00 Comments Off

Intro: In this episode of “Next Day Prep – What We Are Watching Tomorrow,” we delve into the anticipation and market movements ahead of the Jackson Hole Symposium and explore key sectors and stocks to watch.

(00:13) Discussion on the market’s sideways movement and anticipation before the Jackson Hole Symposium
(00:45) Analysis of sector movements: Industrial sector boost and activity in Consumer Discretionary, Real Estate, and Communication Services
(01:29) Focus on the healthcare space drama, particularly the G L P-1 wars and Novo Nordisk’s strategic moves
(02:31) Examination of Eli Lilly’s position amidst the healthcare sector developments
(02:56) Observation on the Russell 2000’s performance and the broadening market participation beyond mega-cap names
(03:21) Insight into potential momentum plays with stocks like Credo Technology and Celsius
(03:57) Highlighting anticipation plays including semiconductors like AMD and Intel, and Visa
(04:33) Mention of critical geopolitical factors and remarks on the future of AI
(04:48) Closing thoughts on market subtleties and trading strategy advice

Next Day Prep

Next Day Prep: Healthcare Stocks Explode G L P-1 Wars Heat Up - Monday 8/18/2025

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Morning Dose: Geopolitics Rattle Markets Summit Scene Shifts Trading – Monday 8/18/2025

August 18, 2025 Kai 5:14 Comments Off

**Summary:**
The episode delves into the current market trends amidst geopolitical tensions and upcoming economic events, highlighting key stocks on the move and sector analysis, concluding with trading advice and key technical levels.

**Episode Outline:**
– (00:00) Introduction to The Morning Dose – Market Overview
– (00:27) Markets Recap: Reacting to the Weekend Developments
– (01:07) Geopolitical Focus: Trump-Putin Summit and Impact on Markets
– (01:45) Economic Calendar Spotlight: Jackson Hole Assembly Expectations
– (02:22) Stock Movers: BioXcel Therapeutics, Dayforce, and Novo Nordisk Surge
– (03:20) Sector Analysis: Tech Selectivity and Emerging Leaders
– (03:59) Analyst Insights: Upgrades for CVS Health and Duolingo, Downgrade for Eli Lilly
– (04:33) Market Watch: Key Levels for S&P and Nasdaq
– (04:52) Trading Guidance: Emphasizing Patience and Reading Market Signals

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Morning Dose: Geopolitics Rattle Markets Summit Scene Shifts Trading - Monday 8/18/2025

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Next Day Prep: Beware Semiconductor Sector Slump! – Friday 8/15/2025

August 15, 2025 Kai 4:45 Comments Off

# Summary:
In this episode of “Next Day Prep – What We Are Watching Tomorrow” by WaveRider.ai, we recap the market’s mixed finish after hitting all-time highs, delve into the sector performances, analyze the semiconductor sell-off led by Applied Materials, discuss market sentiments around inflation, and offer insights on trading tactics and stock plays for the upcoming days.

## Chapters:
(00:20) Market Recap: Strong Start, Weak Finish
(01:05) Sector Analysis: Healthcare Shines, Semiconductors Falter
(01:57) Applied Materials Sell-Off: Guided by Future Concerns
(02:39) Semiconductor Sector Impact: Contagion and Clouds
(03:25) Market Sentiments: Inflation and Rate Cut Odds
(03:59) Trading Tactics: Continuation and Anticipation Plays
(04:36) Key Takeaway for Traders: Know Your Levels

Next Day Prep

Next Day Prep: Beware Semiconductor Sector Slump! - Friday 8/15/2025

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Morning Dose: Fresh Market Signals Ahead of Key Data – Friday 8/15/2025

August 15, 2025 Kai 5:45 Comments Off

**Episode Summary:**
In this episode of “The Morning Dose,” we delve into the aftermath of key financial reports with a focus on market reactions and analysis.

**Episode Outline:**

(00:00) Introduction: Reviewing yesterday’s market performance and the implications for today’s trading session
(00:27) Dissecting the impact of the PPI report on rate cut expectations and market sentiment
(01:10) Previewing the packed economic data schedule for the morning
(01:48) Analyzing market movements in Asia, Europe, and geopolitical events
(02:29) Highlighting earnings updates and sector-wide implications, particularly in the semiconductor industry
(03:10) Discussing stock reactions to individual company performance and analyst calls
(03:59) Exploring positive market news with mergers and acquisitions affecting specific stocks
(04:27) Examining the overall market sentiment, technical perspectives, and volatility levels
(04:59) Providing key support and resistance levels for traders to watch at the open
(05:23) Summarizing noteworthy corporate news and final thoughts for the day

The Morning Dose

Morning Dose: Fresh Market Signals Ahead of Key Data - Friday 8/15/2025

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Next Day Prep: Hot PPI Data Rattles Market, Mega-Caps Save Day – Thursday 8/14/2025

August 14, 2025 Kai 5:30 Comments Off

Intro:
Welcome to the show “Next Day Prep – What We Are Watching Tomorrow” by WaveRider.ai, where we dissect the market’s movements and provide insights for trading opportunities.

Chapter Outline:
(00:23) Intriguing Market Dynamics: Today’s record high amidst underlying weakness
(01:10) Surprising PPI Report: Impact on market sentiment and rate cut expectations
(02:00) Bond Market Reaction: Shift in yields leading to broader market pressure
(02:42) Mega-Cap Resilience: Sector performance divergence and index support
(03:20) Earnings Insights: Highlighting Advance Auto Parts’ challenging outlook
(03:58) Market Movers: Ibotta’s downgrades, Cisco’s positive trajectory
(04:30) Trading Strategies: Identifying continuation and anticipation setups
(05:00) Key Market Catalysts: Looking ahead to Retail Sales and Consumer Sentiment data
(05:20) Strategic Takeaway: Navigating the current split market landscape

Next Day Prep

Next Day Prep: Hot PPI Data Rattles Market, Mega-Caps Save Day - Thursday 8/14/2025

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Morning Dose: Market Insight Rate-Cut Winners, Big Tech Pause – Thursday 8/14/2025

August 14, 2025 Kai 5:15 Comments Off

**Episode Summary:**
This episode focuses on the market dynamics following record-setting sessions for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, highlighting shifts in sector performance, key support levels on major indexes, cautionary signs in valuations, and anticipations for economic data releases.

**(00:00)** Opening Remarks and Market Overview
**(00:34)** Market Rotation and Sector Performance
**(01:09)** Key Support and Resistance Levels on S&P and Nasdaq
**(01:47)** Cautionary Signs in Market Valuations
**(02:12)** Preview of Economic Data and Market Response Expectations
**(02:45)** Political Headlines Influencing Market Sentiment
**(03:08)** Earnings Highlights: Cisco, Deere, Dillard’s, Advance Auto Parts
**(03:44)** Pre-market Movers: dLocal (D-L-O) and Ibotta (I-B-T-A)
**(04:18)** Notable Losers: Coherent (C-O-H-R)
**(04:41)** Strategic Takeaways for Traders Heading into the Open
**(04:57)** Watchlist Recommendations: Amazon and SoundHound

The Morning Dose

Morning Dose: Market Insight Rate-Cut Winners, Big Tech Pause - Thursday 8/14/2025

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Next Day Prep: Small-Caps Surge on Rate Cut Optimism! – Wednesday 8/13/2025

August 13, 2025 Kai 5:31 Comments Off

**Episode Summary:**
Exploring the market dynamics behind the surge in small-caps and the implications for traders as we prepare for the upcoming trading session.

**Chapters:**
(00:16) New All-Time Highs and Market Rotation
(01:00) Rate Cut Optimism and Sector Performance
(02:06) Mega-Cap Exodus and Sector Rotation Theme
(02:52) Earnings Disaster: CoreWeave Analysis
(03:35) Valuation Considerations and Investor Sentiment
(04:17) Opportunities in Market Leaders and Anticipation Setups
(04:49) Key Index Levels and Volatility Indicators
(05:08) Mergers, Insider Buying, and Notable Downgrades
(05:18) Top Takeaway: Focus on Rotation and Data Preview

Next Day Prep

Next Day Prep: Small-Caps Surge on Rate Cut Optimism! - Wednesday 8/13/2025

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