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Morning Dose: Market Alert Tariffs Spike, TikTok Deal Done – Friday 9/26/2025

September 26, 2025 Kai 5:10 Comments Off

**Summary:**
This episode of “The Morning Dose” dives into the market’s reaction to new tariffs, the TikTok deal, upcoming economic reports, earnings reports, and major tech news. Traders are advised to stay nimble and selective amidst uncertain market conditions.

**Episode Outline:**
(00:00) Introduction and Market Overview
(00:39) New Tariffs Announcement
(01:09) TikTok Deal Finalized
(01:33) Focus on Personal Income and Outlays Report
(02:01) Market Expectations and Rate Cuts
(02:26) Earnings Reports Overview
(02:57) Winners and Losers in Earnings
(03:31) Big Movers in the Market
(03:51) Tech Sector Highlights
(04:17) Analyst Desk Report
(04:36) Technical Analysis and Trading Strategy
(04:56) Sector Rotation Analysis

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Morning Dose: Market Alert Tariffs Spike, TikTok Deal Done - Friday 9/26/2025

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Next Day Prep: Firehose of Data Sparks Rate Cut Reversal – Thursday 9/25/2025

September 25, 2025 Kai 5:40 Comments Off

**Podcast Summary for “{show_name}” by WaveRider.ai**
*Episode: Next Day Prep – What We Are Watching Tomorrow*

1. (00:00) **Market Overview:** Discussion on the market decline amidst strong economic data leading to uncertainty on rate cuts.
2. (00:45) **Economic Data Impact:** How positive economic indicators are influencing rate cut speculations.
3. (01:30) **Fed’s Rate Cut Implications:** Decreased likelihood of aggressive rate cuts by the Fed and its impact on markets.
4. (02:10) **Conflicting Fed Messages:** Analysis of mixed signals from Fed representatives adding to market confusion.
5. (02:55) **Market Performance:** Broad market weakness and the absence of safe havens amidst market turmoil.
6. (03:25) **Sector Performance Divergence:** Energy sector’s positive performance amid broader market decline.
7. (04:05) **Sector Losers:** Health Care, Consumer Discretionary, and Materials sectors experiencing significant downturns.
8. (04:35) **Tech Sector Analysis:** Tech sector’s varied performance, including significant moves in Apple, Intel, and Oracle.
9. (05:15) **Earnings Reports:** Overview of challenging earnings season, spotlighting CarMax and general market response to earnings beats.
10. (05:55) **Market Outlook:** Focus on Semiconductor strength and key levels to watch for continued market momentum.
11. (06:35) **Anticipation Setups:** Discussion on potential trade setups, particularly in the semiconductor and crypto-adjacent sectors.
12. (07:20) **Upcoming Catalyst:** Anticipation for the PCE Price Index release and key index levels to monitor.
13. (08:00) **Market Assessment:** Summary of market dynamics poised on economic strength vs. rate cut expectations with highlighted pockets of strength.
14. (08:35) **Final Remarks:** Emphasis on selective trading strategies and the importance of strategic spot picking in the current market environment.

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Next Day Prep: Firehose of Data Sparks Rate Cut Reversal - Thursday 9/25/2025

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Morning Dose: Market Nerves Spike Tech Giants Under Fire – Thursday 9/25/2025

September 25, 2025 Kai 4:33 Comments Off

**Episode Summary:**
In this episode of “The Morning Dose,” market watchers discuss the cautious atmosphere as key indices face pressure and traders gear up for significant economic data releases.

(00:00) Introduction to Market Sentiment
(00:35) Market Recap: Magnificent Seven stocks under pressure
(01:10) Reassessment of Valuations and Market Direction
(01:50) Economic Data Preview: Jobless Claims and Durable Goods
(02:25) Focus on FOMC Speakers and PCE Inflation Report
(03:00) Earnings Roundup: Mixed Performances and Market Reactions
(03:35) Pre-Market Movers: PepGen Soars, Transocean Drops, Stitch Fix Gaps Down
(04:00) Analyst Calls Impacting Tech Sector Sentiment
(04:20) Market Rotation: Defensive Sectors Gain as Tech Weakens
(04:45) Key Index Levels and Volatility Outlook
(05:10) Closing Thoughts: Data-Dependent Trading Strategy

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Morning Dose: Market Nerves Spike Tech Giants Under Fire - Thursday 9/25/2025

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Next Day Prep: Mega-Cap Sell-Off Sparks Sector Shakeup – Wednesday 9/24/2025

September 24, 2025 Kai 5:08 Comments Off

**Summary:**
The episode discusses the market’s shift from a record-setting streak to a day of retreat with specific focus on sector performance, A I influence, and strategic trading opportunities for the following day.

(00:00) Introduction to Market Recap – Decline of Market Streak
(00:38) Generals Leading Retreat – Mega-Cap Pressure
(01:01) Broad Sell-off Impact – Negative Breadth
(01:29) Sector Performance Overview – Materials Sector Slump
(01:58) Tech & Communications – Mega-Cap Weakness
(02:28) Market Reaction to Earnings – “Sell the News” Phenomenon
(02:55) Selective A I Market – Intel & Alibaba Highlights
(03:30) Money Flows Today – Energy & Defensive Rotation
(03:57) Consumer Discretionary Win – Tesla’s Impact
(04:20) Strategic Insight – Following Strength & Avoiding Weakness
(04:47) Tactical Setups – Specialty Retail & Crypto-linked Stocks Analysis
(05:18) Key Levels for S&P 500 – Resistance & Support Areas

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Next Day Prep: Mega-Cap Sell-Off Sparks Sector Shakeup - Wednesday 9/24/2025

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Morning Dose: NVIDIA Power Play Micron & Alibaba Surge – Wednesday 9/24/2025

September 24, 2025 Kai 3:49 Comments Off

**Episode Summary:**
In today’s episode of “The Morning Dose,” we delve into the impact of strong earnings reports, strategic partnerships, and notable upgrades on individual stocks shaping the pre-market movement.

**Episode Outline:**
– (00:00) Introduction to the start of the trading day
– (00:27) Micron’s standout performance and market reaction
– (01:01) Alibaba’s surge driven by A-I strategic roadmap
– (01:33) NVIDIA’s dominance in the A-I landscape
– (01:56) Amazon’s boost from an upgrade at Wells Fargo
– (02:19) Lithium Americas (LAC) surging on potential government involvement
– (02:52) Market focus on company-specific news amidst light economic calendar
– (03:16) Sector rotation insights for the trading day
– (03:31) Stock suggestions and caution for traders preparing for the bell
– (03:49) Concluding remarks and setting expectations for the day

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Morning Dose: NVIDIA Power Play Micron & Alibaba Surge - Wednesday 9/24/2025

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Next Day Prep: Market Rotation Unveiled Winners Beyond the Headlines – Tuesday 9/23/2025

September 23, 2025 Kai 5:35 Comments Off

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🎙️ Episode Summary: Exploring the market dynamics behind the shift from mega-caps to other sectors, uncovering actionable insights for traders.

(00:00) Introduction to market analysis post pullback
(00:38) Tale of two markets: S&P 500 hits all-time high then rolls over
(01:05) Impact of NVIDIA-OpenAI deal scrutiny on market
(01:30) Fed Chair Powell’s comments on equity prices
(01:50) Rotation from mega-caps to small-caps and mid-caps
(02:15) Strength in energy, industrial, and defense sectors
(02:45) Key stocks showing notable strength and accumulation
(03:10) Fundamental catalyst driving significant stock movements
(03:35) Micron’s post-earnings surge in the semiconductor space
(03:55) Actionable setups for traders based on today’s price action
(04:25) Highlighting defense names for potential trading opportunities
(04:55) Anticipation setups and potential breakouts to watch
(05:20) Major chart levels for SPY and QQQ
(05:30) Final thoughts: Market rotation presents trading opportunities

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Next Day Prep: Market Rotation Unveiled Winners Beyond the Headlines - Tuesday 9/23/2025

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Morning Dose: Fed Tone Key Today Amid PMI Signal – Tuesday 9/23/2025

September 23, 2025 Kai 4:25 Comments Off

The episode focuses on providing essential pre-market insights for traders, covering key events like Fed speeches, economic data releases, earnings reports, and stock movements.

(00:00) Introduction to The Morning Dose – Everything You Need to Know Before the Market Opens.

(00:22) Market Overview: A calmer day in U.S. equity futures after yesterday’s record highs led by mega-cap tech.

(00:53) Fed Focus: Analysis of Chair Powell and Governor Bowman’s upcoming speeches post the recent rate cut, decoding hints of future policy moves.

(01:28) Economic Calendar: Highlighting the Q2 Current Account Balance and the pivotal S&P Global PMI release for September.

(02:05) PMI Significance: Explaining the importance of PMI data in assessing the health of manufacturing and services sectors.

(02:32) Earnings Spotlight: Anticipation around Micron’s report contrasted with AutoZone’s earnings miss and its market impact.

(03:06) Stock Movers: Noteworthy movements in Kenvue and CoreWeave, along with updates on Amazon, Boeing, and Lululemon.

(03:50) Market Outlook: Discussing the “wait-and-see” sentiment, key sectors to monitor, and the market-moving potential of the PMI data.

(04:10) Closing Remarks: Summary and sign-off for The Morning Dose, emphasizing the significance of upcoming market catalysts.

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Morning Dose: Fed Tone Key Today Amid PMI Signal - Tuesday 9/23/2025

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Next Day Prep: Tech Giants Surge, Staples Sink Market’s Uneven Rally – Monday 9/22/2025

September 22, 2025 Kai 4:33 Comments Off

Intro:
Welcome to Next Day Prep – What We Are Watching Tomorrow, where we delve into the market movements and key events shaping the trading landscape.

Chapters:
(00:16) Mega-Cap Tech Surge: Delving into the catalysts that fueled mega-cap tech stocks to new heights.
(00:54) TikTok Deal and Oracle: Analyzing the impact of the TikTok deal and Oracle’s pivotal role in the security sector.
(01:27) NVIDIA’s Strategic Partnership: Unpacking NVIDIA’s groundbreaking collaboration with OpenAI and its ripple effect on the semiconductor index.
(02:06) Tech Paradise or Split Personality?: Evaluating the concentrated gains in tech amidst a selective market rally.
(02:36) Pain Points in Consumer Staples: Investigating the significant decline in Consumer Staples, spotlighting the Kenvue turmoil.
(03:06) Communication Services’ Setback: Discussing how Meta and Alphabet’s decline stood out in an otherwise rising Nasdaq.
(03:31) Compass’s Bold Move: Diving into the dramatic market response to Compass’s acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate.
(03:59) Cautiously Bullish Outlook: Navigating the market with a focus on strong mega-cap leaders and cautious risk management strategies.
(04:25) Trading Strategies: Unveiling key setups in Alphabet and Tesla, along with broader market anticipation for upcoming economic data and Fed pronouncements.

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Next Day Prep: Tech Giants Surge, Staples Sink Market's Uneven Rally - Monday 9/22/2025

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Morning Dose: Market Alarm Monday’s Sell-Off Signals! – Monday 9/22/2025

September 22, 2025 Kai 5:08 Comments Off

**Podcast Summary for “The Morning Dose – Everything You Need to Know Before the Market Opens**

**(00:00) Introduction:**
The episode dives into market updates, international trends, corporate highlights, and key economic insights to guide traders ahead of the market opening.

**(00:21) Record Highs to Soft Start:**
Reviewing the market’s shift from record highs to a cautious start this Monday, with futures signaling a lower open across major indices.

**(01:03) Global Market Recap:**
Analyzing the mixed performance in international markets, including positive strides in Japan and challenges in Europe driven by automakers’ warnings and central bank remarks.

**(01:52) U.S. Market Focus:**
Exploring political updates from Washington and significant corporate news such as the Oracle-TikTok deal and Tesla’s progress with robotaxi testing.

**(02:39) Economic Insights:**
Discussing the absence of data releases but highlighting the significance of Fedspeak from key members and the upcoming PCE Price Index for inflation trends.

**(03:09) Stock Movement Preview:**
Highlighting notable pre-market movers like MBX Biosciences and CEA Industries, alongside analyst actions in the semiconductor and consumer sectors.

**(03:52) Mergers and Acquisitions News:**
Detailing Pfizer’s acquisition of Metsera and Compass merging with Anywhere Real Estate, setting the tone for continued deal-making activity.

**(04:13) Trading Strategy Takeaway:**
Emphasizing the importance of focusing on strength, especially in mega-cap tech stocks, amidst lower market breadth and caution against bottom-fishing.

**(04:48) Closing Remarks:**
Encouraging traders to manage risk, monitor market leaders like Google and Tesla, and prepare for potential volatility ahead, ensuring a prepared and informed trading day.

The Morning Dose

Morning Dose: Market Alarm Monday's Sell-Off Signals! - Monday 9/22/2025

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Next Day Prep: Bulls Roar as Mega-Caps Drive Record Highs – Friday 9/19/2025

September 19, 2025 Kai 5:00 Comments Off

Intro:
Welcome to Next Day Prep – What We Are Watching Tomorrow, where we dissect the market movements and discuss key insights for informed trading decisions.

Chapter Outline:
(00:30) Market Recap: Record Highs and Leadership Analysis
(01:05) Narrow Leadership in Mega-Cap Stocks
(02:10) Fed Influence and Market Sentiment
(02:55) Earnings Roundup: Winners and Losers
(03:25) Tactical Plays: Google and OKLO
(04:00) Anticipation Setups: Synopsys and Tesla
(04:30) Calendar Preview: Data Releases and Earnings Reports
(04:45) Final Takeaway for the Week Ahead

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Next Day Prep: Bulls Roar as Mega-Caps Drive Record Highs - Friday 9/19/2025

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