[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] What a difference a day makes. Yesterday’s euphoric rally turned into today’s sharp reality check, with the major indexes giving back gains in a hurry. The Nasdaq led the retreat as traders continued rotating out of technology and AI-related names and into the relative safety of consumer staples, utilities, and energy. The AI trade took it …
Stocks Surge On Clear Election Outcome, Falling Oil, And A Friendly History Lesson
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks came out of the gate with conviction today as investors welcomed a decisive Democratic victory in the midterms and, perhaps more importantly, President Trump’s willingness to accept the results. Markets love many things, but certainty may be their favorite. The combination of a divided Washington, falling oil prices, and easing bond yields gave traders plenty …
Tech Takes The Wheel As Markets Brace For Election Results
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks got a lift today as investors tiptoed back into big tech ahead of the midterm elections. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 pushed higher, with the chipmakers leading the charge. AMD, Broadcom, Nvidia, Micron, and Intel all posted solid gains, suggesting the AI trade still has plenty of believers. Apple was the notable exception, slipping after …
Dead-Cat Bounce Or Bullish Setup? Markets Await Apple And Election Results
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks came out of the gate with plenty of energy as oil prices tumbled and a few beaten-up tech names found their footing. Traders were clearly positioning for a busy week ahead, with earnings, jobs data, and the midterm elections all competing for attention. The early optimism didn’t last. By the closing bell, dip buyers had …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For October 30, 2026
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. RISK-OFF FRIDAY: TECH, CRYPTO, AND METALS HEAD SOUTH TOGETHER [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] If October taught investors anything, it’s that markets eventually start asking for the receipt. After two years of AI-driven enthusiasm, Friday felt like a reality check as investors rotated out of the high-flying AI names and …
Markets Stay Calm Ahead Of Megatech Earnings: Quiet Before The Storm?
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Markets spent most of the day in a holding pattern as investors waited for the Fed’s latest rate decision and a fresh round of earnings from the tech heavyweights. As expected, the Fed left rates unchanged, and with no surprises from the central bank, the major indexes managed to post modest gains. The real action was …