Podcast
Morning Dose #96: Market Insight Rate-Cut Winners, Big Tech Pause – Thursday 8/14/2025
Key takeaways
- Stay cautious amid stretched valuations. Watch for continued rotation, monitor support and resistance levels, and consider stocks like AMZN (Amazon) and SOUN (SoundHound) as potential plays.
Morning Dose: Market Insight Rate-Cut Winners, Big Tech Pause
A quick analysis of today’s market outlook and key trading opportunities to start your day.
Intro & Market Mood
Good morning traders! The market is starting off flat after record-setting sessions. Traders are awaiting the Producer Price Index (PPI) data to set the tone for the day.
Overnight Headlines
- Reports indicate optimism for a September interest rate cut following the CPI report.
- Market sees a rotation with smaller stocks and lagging sectors gaining strength.
Economic Announcements
Key economic data includes PPI release with expectations of a positive reading and weekly jobless claims to monitor closely for market impact.
Earnings Highlights
- CSCO (Cisco): Beat on earnings but down in pre-market trading.
- DE (Deere): Disappoints despite beating on EPS and revenue.
- DDS (Dillard’s): Impressive beat on expectations with rising store sales.
- AAP (Advance Auto Parts): Strong report exceeding forecasts and reaffirming guidance.
Top Movers
Winners: DLO (dLocal) up 26% on earnings beat and raised revenue guidance.
Losers: IBTA (Ibotta) down 35% after revenue miss and downgrades. COHR (Coherent) down nearly 20% due to business sale announcement.
Quick Trade Ideas
Focus on cyclical sectors and small to mid-cap stocks. Use key support levels for risk control.