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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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Morning Dose: Market Alert Cautiously Bullish Sentiment Amid Fed Drama – Tuesday 8/26/2025

August 26, 2025 Kai 5:05 Comments Off

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

Chapter List:
(00:22) Setting the Stage with Futures
(00:58) Market Sentiment Overview
(01:24) The Fed Drama Unfolds
(01:49) Inflation Data as the Main Focus
(02:16) Global Trade Updates
(02:46) New Threat of Additional Tariffs
(03:10) Economic Calendar Highlights
(03:38) AT&T’s Billion-Dollar Spectrum Acquisition
(03:59) Eli Lilly’s Positive Results
(04:17) Lululemon’s Tech Innovation
(04:33) Key Levels for SPY and QQQ
(04:47) Advice for Traders at the Open
(05:00) Personal Watchlist and Risk Management

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Morning Dose: Market Alert Cautiously Bullish Sentiment Amid Fed Drama - Tuesday 8/26/2025

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Morning Dose: Futures Dip Market Digests Gains for Next Catalyst – Monday 8/25/2025

August 25, 2025 Kai 4:11 Comments Off

**Episode Summary:**
This episode discusses the market’s current state post-Fed Chair Powell’s comments, global market movements, upcoming economic events, key earnings reports, and notable stock movements.

**Episode Outline:**

(00:00) Introduction to Today’s Market Recap
(00:27) Post-Fed Market Reflections
(01:02) Global Market Overview
(01:36) Domestic Economic Calendar Insights
(02:00) Focus on Inflation and Rate Expectations
(02:31) Earnings Spotlight: NVIDIA’s Impact
(02:59) Notable Stock Movements: Intel’s Equity Stake & M&A Updates
(03:30) Market Reaction to Business Deals and Spotify’s Strategy
(03:52) Technical Analysis: “Cautiously Bullish” Market Sentiment and Key Levels Discussion

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Morning Dose: Futures Dip Market Digests Gains for Next Catalyst - Monday 8/25/2025

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Morning Dose: Nervous Optimism Jackson Hole Worries & Tech Turmoil – Friday 8/22/2025

August 22, 2025 Kai 5:37 Comments Off

**Episode Summary:**
In this episode of “The Morning Dose,” we dive into the key market-moving events of the day, from Fed Chair Powell’s speech to tech sector woes and major corporate headlines.

**Episode Outline:**
(00:00) Intro – Setting the stage for a crucial market day
(00:21) Fed Chair Powell’s speech at 10 A M Eastern, market optimism, rate cut expectations
(01:06) Tech sector underperformance and NVIDIA’s chip production halts in China
(01:56) Meta Platforms and Google’s ten-billion-dollar cloud deal, Starbucks China unit sale
(02:29) Earnings reports: Intuit’s guidance miss, Workday’s acquisition, Zoom’s strong performance, and Ross Stores’ update
(03:12) Technical analysis and key levels for S P Y and Q Q Q
(03:46) Overall market sentiment and caution signals
(04:14) Trader game plan ahead of Powell’s speech – Defensive positioning and avoiding mega-cap breakouts
(05:00) Closing remarks on market readiness before 10 AM and post-Jackson Hole insights

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Morning Dose: Nervous Optimism Jackson Hole Worries & Tech Turmoil - Friday 8/22/2025

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Morning Dose: Powell’s Perfume Bears on the Prowl – Thursday 8/21/2025

August 21, 2025 Kai 4:39 Comments Off

**Podcast Summary for “{show_name}” by WaveRider.ai**

**Episode Theme**: Navigating Market Jitters Ahead of Fed Symposium

(00:00) **Introduction**: The Morning Dose provides crucial pre-market insights to prepare traders for the day ahead.

(00:21) **Tense Atmosphere**: Eyes on Jackson Hole as Fed’s symposium looms; market hopes for favorable interest rate news.

(01:00) **Fed’s Stance**: Kansas City Fed’s Schmid dampens hopes, signaling no rush to cut rates.

(01:31) **Global Market Overview**: Mixed sessions in Asia and Europe, with Eurozone PMI offering a glimmer of positivity.

(02:05) **Economic Data Rush**: Highlighting key releases on jobs, PMIs, home sales, and leading indicators in the U.S.

(02:45) **Market Focus**: Discussion on Walmart’s earnings report, showing mixed signals amidst strong sales performance.

(03:14) **Stock Stories**: Coty’s substantial pre-market decline and Boeing’s potential aircraft deal with China.

(03:51) **Tech Market Alert**: Meta Platforms’ hiring freeze and its implications for the A.I. division.

(04:08) **M&A Activity**: Thoma Bravo’s acquisition of Dayforce signals continued deal-making in the market.

(04:24) **Market Outlook**: Key levels for S&P 500 traders to monitor amidst looming Fed event and rising volatility.

(04:00) **Trade Strategy**: Caution advised, with defensive market stance, protective spikes, and selective stock choices.

(04:15) **Closing Remarks**: Emphasizing cautious trading approach, technical vigilance, and readiness for Powell’s speech impact.

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Morning Dose: Powell's Perfume Bears on the Prowl - Thursday 8/21/2025

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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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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.

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

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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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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

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

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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

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

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