$JPMorgan Chase(JPM)$ JPM Tests All-Time High: Banking Giant Pushes $330 Resistance on Strong FundamentalsLatest Close Data JPM closed at $329.17 on Dec 26, up +0.99% (+$3.24). The stock is trading at its 52-week high of $329.99, just $0.82 away.Core Market Drivers The stock's steady climb reflects sustained investor confidence in the U.S. banking sector's resilience amidst a stable macro environment. Strong institutional ownership, led by Vanguard and BlackRock, provides a solid foundation.Technical Analysis Volume was below average at 4.29M shares (Volume Ratio: 0.67), suggesting a lack of aggressive selling pressure during the ascent. The MACD (4.35, 2.93, 2.84) shows a strong bullish momentum with DIF well above DEA. The RSI(6) at 76.39 indicat
$Verizon(VZ)$ VZ Climbs +1.00%: Dividend Titan Finds Support Near $40, Eyeing Resistance BreakLatest Close Data Closed at $40.32 on Dec 26, up +1.00% from the previous close. The stock remains ~15% below its 52-week high of $47.35.Core Market Drivers The telecom giant continues to trade as a high-yield defensive play, with its attractive ~6.75% dividend yield providing a floor for investor interest. Recent trading has been characterized by low volatility and subdued volume, typical for the holiday period.Technical Analysis Volume was light at 7.95M shares (Volume Ratio 0.55), indicating a lack of strong conviction. The 6-day RSI at 49.0 and 12-day RSI at 47.7 are in neutral territory, showing no extreme overbought or oversold conditions. The MACD hi
$NVIDIA(NVDA)$ NVDA Consolidates Near $188.61: AI Titan Tests Key Resistance Ahead of 2026Latest Close Data NVDA closed at $188.61 on Dec 26, down -0.32% (-$0.60). The stock is trading 11.1% below its 52-week high of $212.19.Core Market Drivers The stock remains in a consolidation phase, with recent trading driven by broader market sentiment and positioning ahead of the new year. The AI narrative continues to underpin long-term institutional interest, though short-term price action is range-bound.Technical Analysis Volume was 65.5M shares, with a volume ratio of 0.59, indicating below-average participation. The latest MACD (12,26,9) shows a positive histogram of 2.70, signaling building bullish momentum. The 6-day RSI at 68.95 is in neutral territ
$Merck(MRK)$ MRK Nears 52-Week High: Pharma Giant Eyes $108+ as Bullish Momentum BuildsLatest Close Data Closed at $106.45 on 12/26, up +1.34% (+$1.41). Currently just $0.50 below its 52-week high of $106.95.Core Market Drivers Stock benefits from a stable macro environment favoring defensive healthcare. Merck's robust pipeline and consistent dividend yield (3.08%) attract income-focused investors, supporting its recent uptrend.Technical Analysis Volume of 5.34M shares and a Volume Ratio of 0.48 suggest consolidation. The MACD (0.48) has turned positive, signaling a bullish crossover and building momentum. RSI (6-period at 81.58) indicates the stock is heavily overbought in the short term, suggesting a potential for a pullback or consolidation.Key
$Block, Inc.(XYZ)$ XYZ Rallies +1.71%: Momentum Builds as Bulls Eye $66-$67 ZoneLatest Close Data Closed at $66.05 (+1.71%) on 2025-12-26, now ~30% below its 52-week high of $94.25.Core Market Drivers The fintech sector saw a lift amid a generally risk-on market environment. Block's core Cash App and Square ecosystems continue to demonstrate resilience, supported by steady user engagement and transaction volumes.Technical Analysis Volume was 3.02M shares (VR 0.90), indicating consolidation. The MACD histogram is positive at 1.32, with DIF (-0.26) converging toward the DEA line (-0.92), signaling weakening bearish momentum. The 6-day RSI at 69.9 is approaching overbought territory, suggesting near-term caution.Key Price LevelsPrimary Support: $64.96
$Viatris Inc.(VTRS)$ VTRS Climbs +1.83%: Pharma Giant Tests Resistance Near 52-Week High, $12.50 in SightLatest Close Data Closed at $12.24 on 2025-12-26, up +1.83%. The price is now just $0.44 (-3.5%) below its 52-week high of $12.68.Core Market Drivers Recent market focus is on the company's ongoing strategic transformation and cost optimization efforts. The stock's move is supported by a positive net capital inflow of ~$1.73 million for the day, indicating underlying buying interest.Technical Analysis The daily RSI(6) is at a high 87.46, signaling an overbought condition that suggests a potential near-term pullback or consolidation. The MACD remains bullish with DIF (0.394) above DEA (0.329), but the histogram is positive and expanding slightly
$Costco(COST)$ COST Gains +2.00%: Retail Giant Tests $870 Pivot, Momentum BuildingLatest Close Data Closed at $871.86 on 2025-12-26, up +2.00% ($17.07). The stock is currently about 19.1% below its 52-week high of $1078.23.Core Market Drivers The stock's positive move coincides with a general retail sector uptick amid stable consumer sentiment. Recent capital flow data shows a net inflow of ~$61 million over the last five trading days, suggesting renewed institutional interest after a period of outflows.Technical Analysis Volume was 1.82M shares (Volume Ratio: 0.88), indicating quiet accumulation. The MACD histogram has turned positive (-1.83), showing a significant reduction in bearish momentum and hinting at a potential bullish crossover. The 6-
$Dollar Tree(DLTR)$ DLTR Rallies +2.07%: Defying Headwinds, Eyes $127 BreakoutLatest Close Data Closed at $122.01 on 2025-12-26, up +2.07% from the prior close of $119.53. The stock is now about 7.9% below its 52-week high of $132.48.Core Market Drivers The stock's positive move occurred despite a challenging consumer discretionary backdrop and ongoing concerns about retail spending pressures. The price action suggests the market may be looking past near-term headwinds, with strong institutional holdings providing underlying support.Technical Analysis Volume of 1.30M shares was below average (Volume Ratio: 0.59), indicating the rally lacked strong conviction. The MACD histogram remains negative at -2.055, but the RSI (6) at 43.97 has rebounded fro
$Solstice Advanced Materials Inc(SOLS)$ SOLS Up +1.76%: Bouncing from Support, Eyeing $50 BreakoutLatest Close Data Closed at $49.61 on 2025-12-26, up +1.76%. Trading 18.7% below its 52-week high of $61.00.Core Market Drivers The stock rebounded from its recent low, supported by steady institutional holdings from giants like Vanguard and BlackRock. Positive net capital inflow for the day suggests underlying buying interest.Technical Analysis Volume was modest at 1.12M shares (Vol. Ratio 0.22). The RSI(6) at 56.85 indicates neutral momentum, while the MACD (DIF: 0.80, DEA: 0.67, MACD: 0.26) shows a bullish histogram, suggesting a potential shift in momentum.Key Price LevelsPrimary Support: $48.27 (Today's low)Immediate Pivot: $49.61 (Current price)
$Novo-Nordisk A/S(NVO)$ NVO Rallies +1.84%: Biotech Giant Bounces from Support, Eyeing $54 BreakoutLatest Close Data Closed at $52.56 on 12/26, up 1.84% from yesterday's close of $51.61. The stock remains ~44% below its 52-week high of $93.80.Core Market Drivers The stock's positive move comes amid a broader market recovery and stabilizing sentiment in the pharmaceutical sector. As a global leader in diabetes and obesity care, Novo Nordisk continues to benefit from strong underlying demand for its GLP-1 therapies, providing a fundamental tailwind.Technical Analysis Volume was solid at 19.3M shares (Volume Ratio: 1.58), confirming the upward move. The MACD histogram turned positive to 0.99, with DIF crossing above DEA, signaling a bullish momentum s
$ServiceNow(NOW)$ NOW Tests Key Support: Momentum Divergence Suggests $150-$155 Consolidation ZoneLatest Close Data Closed at $152.59 on Dec 26, down -1.15% (-$1.77). Currently trades ~36% below its 52-week high of $239.62.Core Market DriversThe stock remains under pressure amid a broader tech sector rotation and concerns over enterprise IT spending.Despite the near-term weakness, ServiceNow's dominant position in workflow automation and strong AI integration (Now Assist) provide a solid long-term foundation.Technical Analysis Volume of 3.9M shares was below average (VR 0.51), indicating lack of conviction in the sell-off. The MACD (-4.58, -3.68, -1.80) remains in bearish territory but the histogram shows a potential deceleration in downward moment
$Intel(INTC)$ INTC Dips -0.52%: Testing Support Near $35, Awaits Turnaround MomentumLatest Close Data Closed at $36.16 (-0.52%) on 2025-12-26, down from previous close of $36.35. Trading within a 3.37% range, currently ~18% below its 52-week high of $44.02.Core Market Drivers The stock is consolidating as investors assess the company's ongoing strategic pivot in the competitive AI and foundry landscape against a backdrop of mixed semiconductor sector sentiment. Recent capital flow data shows net outflows over the past five trading sessions.Technical Analysis Volume was 37.44M shares (Volume Ratio 0.93), indicating below-average participation. The 6-day RSI at 30.95 is nearing oversold territory, suggesting potential for a short-term bounce. Howeve
$Paramount(PGRE)$ PGRE Flat at $6.60: Real Estate Play Tests Key ResistanceLatest Close Data The stock closed flat at $6.60 on Dec 26, 2025, unchanged from the previous day. It currently trades approximately 15.9% below its 52-week high of $7.85.Core Market Drivers The primary focus remains on the broader commercial real estate sector's health, influenced by interest rate expectations and office occupancy trends. Company-specific news appears light, with the stock's movement likely tied to sector-wide sentiment and technical positioning.Technical Analysis Today's trading was halted (Volume: 0), with no price movement, making traditional momentum indicators (MACD, RSI) less relevant for the session. However, the volume ratio of 4.12 suggests recent
$Warner Bros. Discovery(WBD)$ WBD Consolidates at $29.23, Eyeing Yearly High Near $30Latest Close Data: Closed at $29.23 on 12/26, up a modest 0.27% but trading just $0.77 below its 52-week high of $30.00.Core Market Drivers: Trading was quiet with no major company-specific news, suggesting price action was driven by broader market sentiment and positioning ahead of the year-end. The stock continues to digest its significant run-up from yearly lows near $7.52.Technical Analysis: The latest MACD (12,26,9) shows DIF at 1.575 and DEA at 1.659, with the MACD histogram negative at -0.168, indicating a potential loss of short-term momentum. However, RSI(6) at 67.88 and RSI(12) at 69.68 are in bullish territory but not yet overbought, suggesting room for
NFLX Holds $93 Support, Early Rebound Signals Form
$Netflix(NFLX)$ NFLX Consolidates at $93.64: Rebound Momentum Builds Near SupportLatest Close Data: Closed at $93.64 (+0.15%) on Dec 26, 2025. This is 30.2% below its 52-week high of $134.12.Core Market Drivers: Trading was subdued post-holiday with minimal news flow. The streaming giant continues to navigate a competitive landscape while focusing on profitability and password-sharing monetization. The low-volume, range-bound action suggests a lack of immediate catalysts.Technical Analysis: Volume was light at 12.4M shares (Volume Ratio: 0.50), indicating low conviction. MACD shows a nascent bullish signal with the histogram turning positive (+0.24), though DIF and DEA remain negative. RSI (6) at 33.38 is rebounding from oversold territory (<30
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$TSLA$Key News:Tesla Model 3 is under investigation by U.S. regulators for emergency door defects, which could lead to recall risks and impact short-term stock price.FSD v14 system passes the physical Turing test, indicating progress in autonomous driving technology.Options Analysis:Current Implied Volatility (IV) is at historically extreme lows, suggesting the market expects very stable price movement. Call option trading is active, indicating positive sentiment.This Week (12/26): Expected to trade within a mild range of $475 - $495.Next Week (1/2): The range may widen slightly to $480 - $500.Key Support: $480. This is a recent technical low and a key defensive line for short-term bulls.Key Resistance: $490 - $495. $490 is a concentration area for call option (CALL) open interest; $495 is
Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum, Palladium Surge: Should You Go Long With IAU ETFs? 📈💰
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3 THINGS THAT MATTER ABOUT THE $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ + GROQ DEAL1. This was about owning inference economics, not fixing a chip gap Nvidia didn't aqui-hired Groq because it was behind on chips since Nvidia already dominates training and most inference & its roadmap (GB300, Rubin) continues to push cost-per-token down while expanding performance faster than nearly anyone else. Training is a one-time event while inference is where the new AI business model lives so as AI moves into real products the money shifts to whoever controls runtime.2. The future where inference escapes Nvidia just got absorbedGroq was one of the few credible proofs that latency-sensitive inference could eventually move off GPUs and over time that would have chipped away at Nvid
Larry Ellison also says AI inference will be a much bigger market than training.All the big names at the frontiers of AI are saying the same thing: Inference will be huge. $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ substantially enhanced its capabilities with the Groq deal, but let's not forget $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ is also well positioned for inference.Inference is memory-bound, not compute-bound. AMD's chiplet architecture is optimized for integrating more high-bandwidth memory at lower costs.AMD MI450 packs 432GB HBM4 vs Rubin's 288GB. This means larger models fit in fewer chips, reducing interconnect overhead and latency for inference workloads.OpenAI's 6GW deal with AMD for MI450 validates AMD's edge in inference.Despite