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What’s likely to move the market

Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today. Sign up for free to receive it directly in your inbox. Here’s what CNBC TV’s producers were watching as the S & P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite eked out gains to reach record closes, and what’s on the radar for the next session. Record breakers The S & P 500 closed at a record…

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S&P 500 futures flat as investors weigh tech earnings and watch Trump Fed visit: Live updates

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 23, 2025. NYSE S&P 500 futures were little changed early Thursday as Big Tech companies reported a mixed bag of earnings Wednesday and investors again turned their attention to the ongoing feud between President Donald Trump and the Federal Reserve. Futures tied to the S&P 500 traded up by 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.3%.…

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It may be a good time for investors to look at less risky ways to stay in the stock market

As President Trump’s “not going to bend at all” approach to tariffs raises recession risk and helped to send the market into a correction last week, investors may want to consider strategies that focus more on the downside — ways to stay invested but stay protected during major stock downswings. Alternative exchange-traded funds are an option, and they have been growing in popularity in recent…

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Stock futures little changed after Dow closes at a fresh record: Live updates

Small caps to grow at a multiple of the ‘Magnificent Seven,’ says Richard Bernstein Small caps are poised to see massive gains over the next few months, according to Richard Bernstein of Richard Bernstein Advisors. “The reason, I think, that we’re such big bulls on mid-caps and small caps is that that’s where the earnings growth is forecasted to be,” the firm’s CEO and chief investment officer…

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Why are equity markets seeing so many new highs in 2024?

One of the economic surprises of 2024 so far has been the performance of equity markets. In terms of economic theory there was a case for them rallying in response to the expected interest-rate cuts. Yet instead of a couple  of cuts from the Federal Reserve with more to come we have not only drawn a blank on that front but also are much less sure about future ones. Indeed I looked earlier this…

[mikerickson]

Fuck it, I feel like bragging about a (relative) win.

I don't talk about it much on here, but I'm an active swing/momentum trader so I keep track of the stock market and individual sectors on a daily basis. I exited out of a long position that acted as my anchor for a long time (I was 80% $SPLG at one point) in February when the S&P index dropped below its 100-day EMA (Exponential Moving Average). There have been a few relief rallies and fake-outs that I didn't believe in, so I stayed out of US stocks; the past six or seven weeks have felt like a slow-mo version of the 2020 COVID crash to me. So I've mostly rotated into international large cap value/dividend plays, a US Bond market index, and, god help me, physical hold shares, because that's how bleak it's been looking out there.

Anyway, after some not so great ~news~ yesterday, the market shit the bed today. Looks like the Dow ended 3.98% in the red, SPY is down 4.93%, NASDAQ dropped 5.3%. Meanwhile I eked out a gain of 0.01%. Basically feeling like this guy right now:

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Global markets reacted sharply and swiftly after President Donald Trump revealed his much-anticipated tariff plans Wednesday, with investors fleeing U.S. stock indexes and stocks of companies that rely on global supply chains plummeting. S&P 500 futures, which indicate where it is likely to open Thursday, plunged 3%. Nasdaq 100 futures sold off by more than 4%, and Dow futures slid about 1,000 points, or 2%. Those indexes just endured their worst quarter in years in large part because of growing concern about the economic impacts of Trump's expected tariff plan. Global markets also posted significant losses just minutes into their trading days. Japan's Nikkei 225 index plunged more than 4.1%, and South Korea's Kospi stock average fell more than 2.5%. Australia's ASX 200 dipped about 2%. ETFs (exchange-traded funds) that track specific countries, such as India, tumbled about 3%, while one that tracks Europe slid 2%, and the China ETF fell 3.8%.

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Russell 2000 Historically Best Ahead of Christmas

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For decades we have been tracking the market’s performance around holidays in the annual Stock Trader’s Almanac. In the 58th edition for 2025, data for DJIA, S&P 500, NASDAQ and Russell 2000 can be found on page 100. Of the eight holidays tracked, Christmas has been one of the most consistently bullish with respectable average gains occurring from 3 days before to the day before. Since 1988, the second day before Christmas, December 23 this year, has been most bullish over the past 36 years with greatest average gains and the highest frequency of advances. 

Small caps measured by Russell 2000 have enjoyed the most consistent strength on all three days. Volatility also tends to be subdued ahead of Christmas with significant declines occurring only in 2018, 2008, 2001 and 2000. 2018 was the only year to see declines on all three days by all four indexes.

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: TLN, IVZ, NFLX, COIN

Here are some of the names making big moves in midday trading: Talen Energy — Shares popped more than 24%. Talen said it has signed agreements to acquire Moxie Freedom Energy Center in Pennsylvania and the Guernsey Power Station in Ohio, a pair of combined-cycle gas-fired plants. The deal comes out to $3.5 billion after adjusting for estimated tax benefits. Shares of data center power plays…

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How the MicroStrategy bubble could pop, hurting your portfolio

MicroStrategy’s rapid rise in market value and continued bitcoin purchases have created risk, even in the portfolios of some investors aiming to ignore crypto altogether, according to JPMorgan. The company, which now calls itself simply Strategy, was the first major firm to transform itself into a bitcoin treasury company. That resulted in a surging stock price and a position in some major market…

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 10 key things that changed for market overnight — Gift Nifty, US inflation to Japan GDP

Indian stock market: Gift Nifty was trading around 25,178 level, a premium of nearly 100 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a positive start for the Indian stock market indices.

Indian stock market: The domestic equity market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open higher on Friday, following mixed global market cues.

Asian markets traded mixed, while the US market ended mostly higher overnight, after the retail sales and inflation data.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended with stellar gains led by buying across the board, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above the 25,000-mark.

The Sensex surged 1,200.18 points or 1.48%, to close at 82,530.74, while the Nifty 50 settled 395.20 points, or 1.60%, higher at 25,062.10.

“The recent surge in the Nifty 50 index has reinforced our positive outlook. A decisive breakout above the 25,200 level could potentially take the index towards the 25,400+ zone. We continue to advocate a ‘buy on dips’ strategy, with a strong emphasis on selective stock picking, especially in light of overbought conditions in certain segments,” said Ajit Mishra — SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd.

Here are key global market cues for Sensex today:

Asian Markets

Asian markets traded mixed on Friday after Japan’s GDP data and ahead of other economic data from the region.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.14%, while the Topix gained 0.12%. South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.33%, while the Kosdaq declined 0.2%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index futures indicated a lower opening.

Gift Nifty Today

Gift Nifty was trading around 25,178 level, a premium of nearly 100 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a positive start for the Indian stock market indices.

Wall Street

US stock market ended mixed on Thursday, with the Nasdaq closing lower, amid the release of economic data.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.65% to 42,322.75, while the S&P 500 rose 0.41% to end at 5,916.93. The Nasdaq closed 0.18% lower at 19,112.32.

Cisco Systems share price jumped almost 5%, while UnitedHealth Group shares plunged 11% to a five-year low. Walmart stock price fell 0.5% and Amazon stock price dropped 2.4%. Tesla share price declined 1.40%, Nvidia stock price eased 0.38%, while Apple shares fell 0.41%.

US Producer Prices

US producer inflation unexpectedly fell in April. The producer price index (PPI) contracted by 0.5% in April from a month earlier. This was below the Briefing.com’s market consensus, which expected a 0.3% rise in prices from March.

US Retail Sales

US retail sales growth slowed in April. Retail sales edged up 0.1% last month after an upwardly revised 1.7% surge in March. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast retail sales, which are mostly goods and are not adjusted for inflation, unchanged after a previously reported 1.5% jump in March.

US Unemployment Claims

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits held steady at a seasonally adjusted 229,000 for the week ended May 10. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast 229,000 claims for the latest week.

Japan GDP

Japan’s economy shrank for the first time in a year in the March quarter at a faster pace than expected, Reuters reported. Real gross domestic product (GDP) contracted an annualised 0.7% in January-March, much bigger than a median market forecast for a 0.2% drop. It followed a revised 2.4% increase in the previous quarter. On a QoQ basis, Japan’s economy shrank 0.2% compared with market forecasts for a 0.1% contraction.

Trade Deficit

India’s merchandise trade deficit in April increased to $26.42 billion from $21.54 billion in the previous month. India’s exports rose by 9.03% to $38.49 billion, while imports increased by 19.12% year-on-year (YoY) to $64.91 billion in April.

India Unemployment Rate

India’s unemployment rate for people aged 15 years and above stood at 5.1% in April 2025, while the unemployment rate was 5.2% among males and 5% among females. The data, based on the current weekly status (CWS) approach, showed India’s labour force participation rate (LFPR) was 55.6% in April.

Crude Oil Prices

Crude oil prices were flat amid optimism over US-China trade deal. Brent crude futures eased 0.02% to $64.52 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 0.06% to $61.66.

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What to expect from the stock market this week

Last week, the review of the macro market indicators saw with the 2nd Quarter of 2024 in the books and heading into the holiday shortened week, equity markets showed resilience with a rebound from a pullback and large caps and tech names holding at the highs. Elsewhere looked for Gold ($GLD) to continue in consolidation after the record move higher while Crude Oil ($USO) consolidated in a broad range. The US Dollar Index ($DXY) continued the short term move to the upside while US Treasuries ($TLT) continued in their secular downtrend. The Shanghai Composite ($ASHR) looked to continue the downtrend while Emerging Markets ($EEM) consolidated under long term resistance.

The Volatility Index ($VXX) looked to remain very low and stable making the path easier for equity markets to the upside. Their charts looked strong, especially on the longer timeframe. On the shorter timeframe both the $QQQ and $SPY were showing signs of a possible reset on momentum measures as both were extended. The $IWM continued to lag in a long term channel.

The week played out with Gold pushing up out of the descending triangle while Crude Oil moved up out of consolidation. The US Dollar met resistance and pulled back while Treasuries found short term trend support and bounced. The Shanghai Composite had a weak bounce and fell back while Emerging Markets moved up towards the May high.

Volatility held near the lows of the year. This created a positive environment for equities and by Tuesday they started rising. This resulted in the SPY and QQQ printing 3 more all-time high closes to end the week. The IWM continued to move to its own drumbeat though and fell back Friday, all within the long consolidation range. What does this mean for the coming week? Let’s look at some charts.

SPY Daily, $SPY

The SPY came into the week in a digestive consolidation after making the top in mid-June. It continued Monday getting tighter to the 20 day SMA on the daily chart. Tuesday it moved higher, printing a new all-time high, and followed that up with new highs Wednesday and Friday. The Bollinger Bands® are opening higher now with the RSI strong and bullish and the MACD crossing back higher and positive.

The weekly chart shows the break higher from the short consolidation. The RSI is strong and bullish with the MACD positive and rising. The target from the Cup and Handle at 560 is above with the 161.8% extension of the retracement of the 2022 drop at 562 and the 200% extension at 613 above that. Support lower sits at 549.50 and 545.75 then 542 and 537 before 533 and 530. Uptrend.

SPY Weekly, $SPY

With the first week of July in the books, equity markets showed strength from the large cap and tech focused S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, but continued churn from the small caps. Elsewhere look for Gold to continue its consolidation in the uptrend while Crude Oil consolidates in a tightening range. The US Dollar Index continues to drift to the downside in consolidation while US Treasuries move lower in their downtrend. The Shanghai Composite looks to continue the short term move lower while Emerging Markets remain in broad consolidation.

The Volatility Index looks to remain very low and stable making the path easier for equity markets to the upside. The charts of the SPY and QQQ look strong, especially on the longer timeframe. On the shorter timeframe both the QQQ and SPY have reset momentum measures and both are also looking strong upon reversing. The IWM continues to be dead money, going on 30 months now. Use this information as you prepare for the coming week and trad’em well.

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[exxos-von-steamboldt]

One of the things I think a lot of people are not understanding is that if the stock indexes (S&P, NASDAQ, Dow, etc.) go up, it's a bad thing. Almost every company on those indexes either makes 100% of their profits from making the world worse or most of their profits from making the world worse. If those companies' stocks are surging, human misery is surging, sickness is surging, war is surging. The economy we have is not made for us average schmucks, it's made for people that live a completely disconnected existence from normalcy.

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The Year of Bitcoin: Why 2025 Could Be a Turning Point

The start of 2025 has set the stage for what may be Bitcoin’s most transformative year yet. The events of 2024, from significant corporate acquisitions to milestones in adoption, have positioned Bitcoin as a central player in the evolving financial landscape. With growing economic instability, technological advancements, and shifting narratives, Bitcoin is poised to reach new heights in both relevance and adoption.

Setting the Stage

In 2024, Bitcoin witnessed several pivotal moments. Institutional interest soared, adoption among individuals continued to grow, and countries started exploring Bitcoin as a hedge against economic uncertainty. As we enter 2025, the momentum is unmistakable. Bitcoin is no longer merely a speculative asset—it is becoming a cornerstone of financial innovation and security.

The Macro Environment

The global economy is in a state of flux. Rising inflation and growing distrust in fiat currencies have left governments and central banks scrambling for solutions. In this environment, Bitcoin’s fixed supply and decentralized nature offer a stark contrast to the instability of traditional systems. As more people recognize its value as a store of wealth, Bitcoin’s role in the global financial system is expanding.

Adoption Trends: A Billion-Dollar Vote of Confidence

December 2024 was a monumental month for corporate Bitcoin adoption. In just the first 10 days, U.S. companies invested a staggering $3.26 billion into Bitcoin.

MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, acquired 21,550 BTC worth $2.1 billion, bringing its total holdings to 423,650 BTC valued at $25.6 billion.

Marathon Digital, a leading Bitcoin mining firm, added 11,774 BTC for around $1.1 billion, boosting its total to 40,435 BTC worth $3.9 billion.

Riot Platforms, a Bitcoin infrastructure company, acquired 705 BTC worth $68.45 million.

These investments underscore the confidence U.S. companies have in Bitcoin as a long-term store of value. They also signal a broader shift in institutional attitudes toward Bitcoin as an essential financial asset.

A Historic Milestone: Bitcoin Enters the Nasdaq-100

In another major development, MicroStrategy joined the Nasdaq-100 Index on December 23, 2024, standing alongside titans like Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla. This milestone not only highlights MicroStrategy’s success but also validates Bitcoin’s integration into traditional financial systems.

Founded over 30 years ago as an enterprise software company, MicroStrategy transitioned into a Bitcoin powerhouse under the leadership of Executive Chairman Michael Saylor. Since 2020, the company has amassed over 423,000 BTC worth $42 billion, becoming the largest corporate holder of the scarce digital asset. Its inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 symbolizes Bitcoin’s growing credibility and mainstream acceptance.

The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

In a groundbreaking move, the incoming Trump administration has announced plans to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve. This initiative aims to position the United States as a leader in the digital asset space while safeguarding its financial future. By holding Bitcoin as a reserve asset, the government signals its confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value and utility. Such a policy could set a precedent for other nations, accelerating global adoption and further solidifying Bitcoin’s status as a global store of value.

Technological Advancements

Bitcoin’s infrastructure continues to evolve. The Lightning Network, which facilitates instant and low-cost Bitcoin transactions, is gaining widespread adoption, enabling new use cases like micropayments and decentralized financial services. Upgrades like Taproot and innovations in Ordinals have also enhanced Bitcoin’s privacy, scalability, and functionality. These advancements are transforming Bitcoin from a simple store of value to a versatile tool for global commerce.

The Narrative Shift

Bitcoin’s narrative is evolving. Once seen primarily as a speculative investment, it is now recognized as a tool for financial sovereignty and inclusion. Younger generations, who grew up in an era of financial crises and technological disruption, are driving this shift. For them, Bitcoin represents not just an asset but a movement—a way to opt out of traditional systems and build a fairer, more transparent financial future.

Challenges to Watch

Despite its progress, Bitcoin faces significant challenges. Regulatory uncertainty remains a critical hurdle, with governments worldwide grappling with how to classify and regulate Bitcoin. Competing narratives, such as the rise of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), also pose a threat. Additionally, the debate over Bitcoin’s energy consumption continues, though proponents argue that it’s driving innovation in renewable energy.

Why 2025 Could Be the Year of Bitcoin

As we look ahead, it’s clear that 2025 holds immense potential for Bitcoin. With institutional adoption accelerating, technological innovations reshaping its utility, and the macroeconomic landscape driving demand, Bitcoin is on the brink of a new era.

For individuals and institutions alike, the message is clear: stay informed, get involved, and embrace Bitcoin as a cornerstone of the future financial system. The revolution is underway, and 2025 could be the year Bitcoin proves it is here to stay.

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LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

December 30, 2023

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

DEC 31, 2023

One day short of his first 100 days in the White House, on April 28, 2021, President Joe Biden spoke to a joint session of Congress, where he outlined an ambitious vision for the nation. In a time of rising autocrats who believed democracy was failing, he asked, could the United States demonstrate that democracy is still vital?

“Can our democracy deliver on its promise that all of us, created equal in the image of God, have a chance to lead lives of dignity, respect, and possibility? Can our democracy deliver…to the most pressing needs of our people? Can our democracy overcome the lies, anger, hate, and fears that have pulled us apart?”

America’s adversaries were betting that the U.S. was so full of anger and division that it could not. “But they are wrong,” Biden said. “You know it; I know it. But we have to prove them wrong.”

“We have to prove democracy still works—that our government still works and we can deliver for our people.”

In that speech, Biden outlined a plan to begin investing in the nation again as well as to rebuild the country’s neglected infrastructure. “Throughout our history,” he noted, “public investment and infrastructure has literally transformed America—our attitudes, as well as our opportunities.” 

In the first two years of his administration, when Democrats controlled both chambers of Congress, lawmakers set out to do what Biden asked. They passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan to help restart the nation’s economy after the pandemic-induced crash; the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (better known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) to repair roads, bridges, and waterlines, extend broadband, and build infrastructure for electric vehicles; the roughly $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act to promote scientific research and manufacturing of semiconductors; and the Inflation Reduction Act, which sought to curb inflation by lowering prescription drug prices, promoting domestic renewable energy production, and investing in measures to combat climate change.

This was a dramatic shift from the previous 40 years of U.S. policy, when lawmakers maintained that slashing the government would stimulate economic growth, and pundits widely predicted that the Democrats’ policies would create a recession. 

But in 2023, with the results of the investment in the United States falling into place, it is clear that those policies justified Biden’s faith in them. The U.S. economy is stronger than that of any other country in the Group of Seven (G7)—a political and economic forum consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with the European Union—with higher growth and faster drops in inflation than any other G7 country over the past three years. 

Heather Long of the Washington Post said yesterday there was only one word for the U.S. economy in 2023, and that word is “miracle.” 

Rather than cooling over the course of the year, growth accelerated to an astonishing 4.9% annualized rate in the third quarter of the year while inflation cooled from 6.4% to 3.1% and the economy added more than 2.5 million jobs. The S&P 500, which is a stock market index of 500 of the largest companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges, ended this year up 24%. The Nasdaq composite index, which focuses on technology stocks, gained more than 40%. Noah Berlatsky, writing for Public Notice yesterday, pointed out that new businesses are starting up at a near-record pace, and that holiday sales this year were up 3.1%. 

Unemployment has remained below 4% for 22 months in a row for the first time since the late 1960s. That low unemployment has enabled labor to make significant gains, with unionized workers in the automobile industry, UPS, Hollywood, railroads, and service industries winning higher wages and other benefits. Real wages have risen faster than inflation, especially for those at the bottom of the economy, whose wages have risen by 4.5% after inflation between 2020 and 2023. 

Meanwhile, perhaps as a reflection of better economic conditions in the wake of the pandemic, the nation has had a record drop in homicides and other categories of violent crime. The only crime that has risen in 2023 is vehicle theft.  

While Biden has focused on making the economy deliver for ordinary Americans, Vice President Kamala Harris has emphasized protecting the right of all Americans to be treated equally before the law. 

In April 2023, when the Republican-dominated Tennessee legislature expelled two young Black legislators, Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson, for participating in a call for gun safety legislation after a mass shooting at a school in Nashville, Harris traveled to Nashville’s historically Black Fisk University to support them and their cause. 

In the wake of the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Supreme Court decision overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that recognized the constitutional right to abortion, Harris became the administration’s most vocal advocate for abortion rights. “How dare they?” she demanded. “How dare they tell a woman what she can and cannot do with her own body?... How dare they try to stop her from determining her own future? How dare they try to deny women their rights and their freedoms?” She brought together civil rights leaders and reproductive rights advocates to work together to defend Americans’ civil and human rights. 

In fall 2023, Harris traveled around the nation’s colleges to urge students to unite behind issues that disproportionately affect younger Americans: “reproductive freedom, common sense gun safety laws, climate action, voting rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and teaching America’s full history.” 

“Opening doors of opportunity, guaranteeing some more fairness and justice—that’s the essence of America,” Biden said when he spoke to Congress in April 2021. “That’s democracy in action.”

LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON