America's biggest banks are ending 2025 on top with big growth goals and markets 'wide open'

US stocks turned sharply lower on Friday, with the Nasdaq leading the way lower amid a broader rotation from tech to value names.

Santa Is On His Way. Will He Deliver On Time?

US stock futures traded mixed on Friday after Wall Street’s rotation from tech into value and cyclical names propelled the Dow and S&P 500 to new records.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures mixed after record-setting day on Wall Street

US stock futures sank on Thursday after Oracle (ORCL) earnings revived AI overspending worries, denting the Wall Street rally that followed the Federal Reserve’s latest interest-rate cut.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slide as Oracle earnings reignite AI spending fears

A “tame” inflation report toward the end of the week boosted expectations that Federal Reserve would cut interest rates, which helped lift stocks.

AI Cash Burn

After consternation about whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates for a third time this year, the consensus is that the central bank will likely go ahead with a 25 basis point cut on Wednesday - even if it's a split decision.

The Fed is likely to cut rates for a third time this year. What happens next year is less certain.

President Donald Trump on Monday announced he’s removing export controls on Nvidia’s H200 chips to China, a key reversal in what’s become part of a broader trade war between the world’s two biggest economies.

Trump greenlights exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China

Stocks closed on Friday near record highs, with the S&P 500 sitting just below the 6,900 mark as a twitchy bond market looks ahead.

Crucial Fed decision looms as stocks fly high near records: What to watch this week

Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery's TV and film studios and streaming division for $72 billion, a deal that would hand control of one of Hollywood's most prized and oldest assets to ​the streaming pioneer that has upended the media industry.

Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery's studios, streaming unit for $72 billion

US stock futures were in a holding pattern on Thursday as Wall Street waited for fresh data to test baked-in expectations that the Federal Reserve will deliver a December rate cut.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures steady as Wall Street cements in rate-cut hopes

The week opened with a strong rally on Monday: the S&P 500 rose ~1.5%, and Nasdaq jumped nearly 2.7%.

Will The Santa Rally Continue?

US stock futures leaned higher on Wednesday, poised to maintain momentum on a modest rebound with jobs data on deck to help set interest-rate expectations ahead of the Federal Reserve policy meeting.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures keep rebound alive as key ADP jobs data looms

US stock futures inched into the green on Tuesday as investors assessed a fragile start to December trading.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures lean higher after stocks, bitcoin take a bruising.

US stock futures retreated on Monday morning, as bitcoin's slump deepened and Wall Street's strong late-November rebound looked set to hit a speed bump in the first trading day of December.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slide as Wall Street enters final trading month of 2025

The boom in metal-intensive technologies like data centers and electric vehicles has made it a prime time to be in the US aluminum business.

AI data centers' massive demand for aluminum is crushing the US aluminum industry

Strong earnings reports (for example from Nvidia) failed to fully offset worries about stretched valuations and rising yields.

Did The Year-End Rally Start On Friday? 

U.S.-listed, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba beat analysts' estimates for quarterly ​revenue on Tuesday, as investments in ‌one-hour delivery helped drive more users to its shopping apps,‌ while its cloud division reported strong growth.

Alibaba beats quarterly revenue estimates

US stock futures took a breather on Friday, gearing up to end the latest turbulent week in what is shaping up to be a rocky month on Wall Street.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures stall with Wall Street set to end roller-coaster week

Nvidia stock jumped after the chipmaker reported its third quarter earnings on Wednesday, beating analysts' estimates on the top and bottom lines and offering a better-than-anticipated outlook.

Nvidia stock soars after Q3 earnings, forecasts top estimates with sales for AI chips 'off the charts'

The scene at the AI party right now is a confusing one.

Nvidia caps Mag 7 earnings with a dose of AI jitters

Dividends are on the ropes—but investors might not want to give up just yet.

The Dip Was Bought, But Is The Low In?

Nvidia's earnings report on Wednesday could trigger a $320 billion swing in the chipmaker's market value - the largest post-earnings move ever ​for the AI giant - as investors seek signals about whether the artificial intelligence boom is accelerating or cooling.

Nvidia set for $320 billion price swing after earnings, options indicate

AMD says it expects to see its data center revenue increase 60% over the next three to five years, up from $16 billion in 2025, as the company pushes deeper into the AI space and works to steal share from rival Nvidia.

AMD says its data center revenue will jump 60% over the next 3 to 5 years

 an unprecedented pay package making the world’s richest person a trillionaire for meeting certain business targets.

Are We Bottoming?

US stock futures leaned lower on Tuesday amid a revival in AI worries, slipping back from a rally fueled by optimism that Washington may soon end the record-breaking government shutdown.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as AI angst overshadows hopes for end to US shutdown

Tech led gains in US stock futures on Monday, after the Senate took a big step toward ending the record-breaking government shutdown that has clouded the picture of the economy. S&P 500 futures rose 0.9%, while those on the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 climbed 1.4%.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures march higher as vote lifts hopes for end to US shutdown

US stock futures faltered in their rebound bid on Friday, set to resume a steep tech-led sell-off as investors weighed signals on the jobs market and the odds of overdone AI valuations.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures falter in bid to recover from tech-led sell-off

US stocks stalled before the bell on Thursday as concerns over lofty tech valuations eased and a Supreme Court hearing fed optimism for a shift in President Trump's aggressive tariff push.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures pause with Supreme Court tariff hearing, Tesla vote in focus

US stock futures struggled on Wednesday following a rough trading session that saw Wall Street equity markets close deep in the red.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures take a breath after tech selloff

Tech led a sharp pullback in US stock futures on Tuesday as doubts about the AI-fueled rally crept in and investors waited for the next rush of quarterly earnings.

S&P 500, Nasdaq futures tumble ahead of earnings rush as valuation worries creep in

US stock futures rose Monday morning as Wall Street looked to extend last month’s momentum into November.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures climb as November kicks off with earnings, AI, Fed in focus

At the start of the week, the major indexes reached 

: the S&P 500 rose about 1.2% on Monday (Oct 27), the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed ~0.7%, and the Nasdaq Composite jumped ~1.9%.

Stock Market Valuations

Markets are in the midst of the busiest week for third quarter earnings, with results from several Big Tech companies highlighting the calendar.

Amazon stock soars, Apple CEO predicts 'best-ever' holiday quarter, Reddit rises

President Trump announced Thursday that the US would halve its fentanyl-related tariffs on Chinese goods as part of a reset in relations that includes China stepping back from its promise to restrict rare earth mineral exports for a year.

Trump leaves meeting with China promising a tariff lowering and some near-term stability in the relationship

US stocks traded mostly higher on Wednesday after another record-setting session on Wall Street as investors braced for the Federal Reserve’s policy decision to help set odds for future interest-rate cuts. S&P 500 futures rose 0.3%, while those on the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 gained roughly 0.6%.

S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise as Dow stalls with Fed decision, Big Tech earnings on deck

A key anchor for the market was softer-than-expected inflation data, which reduced fears of aggressive rate hikes and bolstered expectations that the Fed could begin easing policy.

Bad News Doesn't Matter

US stock futures regrouped on Tuesday on the heels of notching fresh records, as investors assessed President Trump's trade moves in Japan as they waited for this week's wave of potentially market-moving events.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures steady near records with Trump trade moves, earnings in focus

US stock futures made gains Friday morning as investors looked ahead to a crucial inflation report that could shape expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next policy moves.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures climb as key CPI inflation report looms

US stock futures fluctuated on Thursday as oil prices surged and Wall Street parsed the latest batch of quarterly results from closely watched companies, including Tesla (TSLA) and IBM (IBM).

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures wobble as oil jumps, Tesla falls after earnings

Netflix (NFLX) reported earnings that missed analyst expectations on both revenue and profit, sending shares over 6% lower in premarket trading on Wednesday.

Netflix stock falls after earnings miss estimates, operating profit takes a hit

Tech, especially semiconductor and AI-related stocks, were a strong driver. For example, Broadcom surged nearly 10 % after an AI-processor deal with OpenAI.

Do Bank Earnings Hold The Key?

US stocks marked time before the bell on Tuesday as Wall Street geared up for the next wave of corporate results, with General Motors and Netflix (NFLX) highlighting the docket.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures stall as investors eye earnings ahead

US stocks continued to sell off before the bell on Friday as fears spread about regional banks' exposure to bad loans and US credit quality, spurring an exodus by investors to safe havens.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures tumble as credit fears stalk markets

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. hiked its projection for 2025 revenue growth for the second time this year, reinforcing hopes in the longevity of a global boom in AI spending.

TSMC Raises Outlook in Vote of Confidence for AI ‘Megatrend’

US stock futures rose on Wednesday amid rising bets on interest-rate cuts, with the next wave of earnings reports on deck following a volatile day on Wall Street.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures climb with rate-cut bets, earnings season in focus

The sharp reversal on Friday was triggered by renewed threats of a 100% tariff increase on Chinese goods and export controls from the U.S. side.

Are Tariffs Really To Blame?

US stocks surged before the bell on Monday, bouncing back from Friday's rout after President Trump played down the escalating US trade standoff with China, saying “it will all be fine!”.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rebound as Trump tempers tariff talk toward China

China has launched an antitrust investigation into U.S. semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm (QCOM) over its acquisition of Israel's Autotalks, China's market regulator said on Friday.

Qualcomm falls after China opens antitrust probe into US chipmaker

PepsiCo beat Wall Street projections on both the top and bottom line in its third-quarter results, but its US snacking business continues to see turbulence.

PepsiCo's third-quarter sales and earnings beat Wall Street expectations

US stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as Wall Street waited for the latest Federal Reserve minutes to provide hints to future policy amid a shutdown-driven dearth of data.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures edge up, gold rally roars on ahead of Fed minutes

Shares of U.S.-listed minerals explorer Trilogy Metals jumped as much as 205% in premarket trade on Tuesday, shortly after the White House said it would take a 10% stake in the Canadian company.

Trilogy Metals shares soar nearly 200% in premarket after U.S. takes stake in minerals explorer

The biggest story for investors in the week ahead will be all the stories that won't be told.

Stocks trade at record highs as government shutdown leaves economic data in limbo: What to watch

US stock futures rose on Friday after hitting fresh records with Wall Street fixated on the promise of AI even as the government shutdown drags on.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise after record-setting day on Wall Street

OpenAI has completed a deal to help employees sell shares in the company at a $500 billion valuation, propelling the ChatGPT owner past Elon Musk’s SpaceX to become the world’s largest startup.

OpenAI Valuation Soars to $500 Billion, Topping Musk’s SpaceX

US stock futures pulled back on Wednesday after the US government entered its first shutdown in seven years, putting hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in output at risk.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slide as a US government shutdown begins

Encouraging inflation data (PCE) helped lift sentiment, reinforcing hope for continued interest rate cuts.

Is There An Ambush Coming?

US stock futures faltered on Tuesday as investors weighed the likely fallout of President Trump's latest tariff blitz, with the US government on the brink of a shutdown.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures stall as deadline to avert government shutdown closes in

When traders talk about momentum shifts in the market, two terms that often come up are the 

Golden Cross Vs. Death Cross

The major averages finished this past week little changed, as a light economic and earnings calendar saw investors take the week's events in stride, even President Trump's latest tariff surprise late Thursday.

Shutdown looms as September jobs data, third quarter finale await investors: What to watch this week

US stock futures wavered on Friday as investors weighed President Trump's fresh round of punishing tariffs and waited for a fresh inflation reading to test rate-cut bets.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures waver amid Trump's new tariffs, looming PCE inflation data

Seasonal weakness, rotation among large-cap tech leaders, clean short triggers on IPOs, and close-based stops. Bob explains his step-by-step process and the exact TradeZero tools he uses to size positions, set alerts, and execute with discipline.

Buy Baskets, Short Breaks, Trust The Close: How I Trade Late-Summer Markets With TradeZero

Seasonal weakness, rotation among large-cap tech leaders, clean short triggers on IPOS, and close-based stops. Bob explains his step-by-step process and the exact TradeZero tools he uses to size positions, set alerts, and execute with discipline.

Seasonal weakness, rotation among large-cap tech leaders. Bob explains his step-by-step process and the exact TradeZero tools he uses to size positions, set alerts, and execute with discipline.

US stocks trod water before the bell on Thursday as Wall Street waited for fresh jobless data to help calculate interest-rate odds amid uncertainty about Federal Reserve unity on policy.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures hit pause after back-to-back losses with jobs data on deck

Bob breaks down why Friday’s jobs reaction is rarely the real move, how he uses a Percent B confirmation on broad indices, and a step-by-step swing setup in a discount-focused retailer using TradeZero charts, alerts, and closing-basis risk control.

Friday Jobs Whiplash, Monday Confirmation, and a Swing Setup I Like

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s shares surged to their highest in nearly four years after revealing plans to ramp up AI spending past an original $50 billion-plus target, joining tech leaders pledging ever-greater sums toward a global race for technological breakthroughs.

Alibaba Shares Soar After Hiking AI Budget Past $50 Billion

The Fed’s meeting on September 16-17 was front and center. Markets largely expected a 25 basis point cut, and commentary/trends pointed toward more cuts later in the year.

It's Still September

The US and China are in the final stages of negotiations for a "huge" Boeing aircraft deal which some say could be the "centerpiece of a trade agreement."

US-China talks on ‘huge’ Boeing aircraft order would be centerpiece of trade agreement

Stocks finished the week at record highs as investors digested the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut and weighed the path ahead for policy.

Fed's Powell, Miran set to speak: What to watch this week

In a surprising announcement that finds two long-time rivals working together, Nvidia and Intel announced today that the companies would jointly develop multiple new generations of x86 products together.

Nvidia buys $5 billion in Intel stock in seismic deal

Softer inflation signals, less-robust labor reports, and mixed economic data reinforced market expectations that the Fed will cut rates at its next policy meeting.

Are Rate Cuts Factored In The Market?

The Federal Reserve is widely expected this week to make its first interest rate cut of 2025, but the bigger question for investors is how many more cuts could be on the way as the central bank contends with a weak job market, sticky inflation, and mounting White House pressure.

Fed meeting likely to produce first rate cut of 2025. Will it keep going?

President Trump’s tariffs are no longer just a policy debate in Washington - they’re starting to show up in your grocery bill, your back-to-school shopping cart, and even the parts and prices of the cars you drive.

Jobs now matter more than inflation – even as tariff pressures build

August's Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to show inflation remained sticky last month, with headline prices rising at a faster clip than in July.

Inflation expected to stay sticky as Fed readies rate cut

Discover how bear flag patterns work and how TradeZero helps short sellers spot breakdowns and manage risk with precision.

Mastering the Bear Flag Pattern: A Go-To Breakdown Setup for Short Sellers

Oracle shares soared about 29% before the bell on Wednesday after the enterprise software company forecast booked revenue from its core cloud business to exceed half a trillion dollars over the next few months.

Oracle shares jump on $500 billion cloud revenue prospects

US stock futures nudged up on Tuesday as investors eyed the prospects for interest-rate cuts ahead of marquee inflation readings later in the week, with Apple's annual iPhone event in closer view.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq drift higher as Wall Street weighs Fed's next move

Tesla plans to grant Musk up to 423.7 million performance-based restricted shares — about 12% of the company's current shares — split into 12 equal tranches.

September Stock Market History Is In Play 

Inflation data will highlight an otherwise tame earnings and economic calendar in the first full trading week of September as investor attention turns to the Federal Reserve's next policy meeting.

Inflation in focus as September Fed meeting nears: What to watch this week

Broadcom shares jumped nearly 9% in premarket trading on Friday after the chipmaker unveiled a blockbuster $10 billion AI chip order from a new customer, fueling optimism about its strategy to design custom chips.

Broadcom shares rally as $10 billion deal shows AI strategy is paying off

US stock futures traded flat on Thursday after the release of new data amped up anticipation for Friday's jobs report and boosted bets on a Federal Reserve rate cut this month.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures stall as signs of labor-market cracks boost rate-cut bets

See how the first red day helps short sellers spot fading momentum & how TradeZero’s tools let traders act fast and manage risk effectively.

Mastering the First Red Day: A Tactical Playbook for Momentum Reversals

Alphabet shares rose 6% in premarket trading on Wednesday as investors viewed the result of Google’s antitrust case as broadly favorable to the tech giant.

Alphabet stock pops 6% in premarket trading after Google avoids break-up in antitrust case

Buffett plans to step down as Berkshire CEO at year’s end after 60 years at the helm. He leaves an extraordinary legacy as an investor and manager.

September Is Usually The Worse Month Of the Year For Socks

Discover why successful trading is less about predicting every market move and more about following a disciplined process. Learn how to manage psychology, confirm signals, and use the right tools for consistent results.

 Why I Focus on Process Over Predictions in Trading

US stock futures slipped on Tuesday to start a holiday-shortened trading week, as Wall Street started to look ahead to a crucial monthly jobs update that will shape expectations for interest-rate cuts.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slide as focus turns to jobs report to test rate-cut bets

Learn what short selling is, how it works, and when to use it. Discover the tools and strategies that make TradeZero a top platform for short-side traders.

Short Selling in Today's Market (2025): Complete Guide 

Short Selling With TradeZero: Strategies, Tools, And Timing For Bearish Trades

US stocks pulled back from record highs before the bell on Friday as Wall Street readied for an update on consumer inflation that will feed into expectations for interest-rate cuts.

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures retreat from records in wait for Fed-watched inflation data

US stocks held their ground before the bell on Thursday as Wall Street warmed up to Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings, raising hopes the tech-fueled record-breaking rally has more room to run.


Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures trade steady as Wall Street shakes off Nvidia gloom

Learn how the descending triangle pattern signals selling pressure and how short sellers use TradeZero to act fast when breakdowns occur.

Your Guide to the Descending Triangle Pattern: A Short Seller’s Tactical Advantage

Defense spending is set to rise around the globe, but picking defense-stock winners amid increasingly complex threats, changing global alliances, and the proliferation of artificial-intelligence-trained unmanned systems isn’t easy.

It's All About Nvidia

U.S. stock index futures were flat on Wednesday, as investors stepped aside in anticipation of AI leader Nvidia's earnings release that will test Wall Street's broader technology-led rally.

Wall Street futures flat in countdown to Nvidia results

US stock futures slid on Tuesday after President Trump said he has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, unsettling investors focused on concerns about the future independence of the central bank.

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures fall as Trump moves to oust Fed governor

Learn how pullback trading helps traders enter trends - and how TradeZero gives short sellers tools to act fast in volatile setups.

Understanding Pullback Trading: A High-Precision Strategy for Active Traders

US stock futures slipped on Monday after Wall Street’s powerful rally to close out last week, with eyes all on Nvidia (NVDA) earnings for the week ahead.


Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slip after record-setting surge with Nvidia earnings in focus

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech to the annual Jackson Hole economic conference on Friday comes amid unprecedented pressure on the central bank from President Donald Trump, but mixed economic data may pull Powell toward a middle ground that leaves major questions unresolved.

With the White House watching, Fed's Powell to hint yes or no on rate cuts

Learn how to navigate conflicting market signals with a structured approach. Discover time frame alignment, volume confirmation, and trading psychology strategies for more consistent results.

How to Trade When Market Signals Don’t Agree

Short sellers betting against some of the market's leading AI stocks potentially made billions as markets slid this week and investors moved away from some of the year's hottest tech trades.

Short sellers reap over $5 billion on Big Tech bets as AI fears roil market

Rotation is very important at this point in the market. It builds a strong foundation to fuel the next move up or it uses up excess capital and traps longs at or near the top.

Are Interest Rate Cuts Already Factored Into the Market?

The investing world will turn its attention to northwestern Wyoming in the week ahead, with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell set to give his most important policy speech of the year on Friday at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.

Powell's Jackson Hole speech, Walmart earnings: What to watch this week

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