[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] -Has the AI Unwind Begun? -Bonds are a critical destabilizing factor -High correlation prevalent -Two-sided trade will remain -strong dollar could re-ignite inflation SPX Expected Move- -last week – 79.28 (expected move 5 day week) -next week – 66.85 (expected move 5 day week)

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] In today’s video we look at the high correlation between NVDA and AI stocks. We discuss the failed bullish continuation in NVDA and the expected bearish continuation of the AI cohorts. We analyzed the potential downside targets in the QQQ and broad market assuming the bearish trend continues.

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player]   The much anticipated NVDA earnings were released and blew away revenue and earnings expectations. Yet NVDA only went to the edge of it’s expected move and so far has stayed inside it. The SPX will open tomorrow at the edge of the upper end of the weekly expected move. I’ll be using this as an opportunity to sell fresh premium in the index products. Still lots of binary events on the calendar between economic data and Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech.

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] We’re seeing split outcomes after earnings in retail stocks, mainly Macy’s (M) down 14% while Lowe’s (LOW) rallied almost 4% today. Other major retail stocks are set to report this week but they’ll likely be overshadowed by what happens with NVIDIA’s (NVDA) earnings Wednesday after the bell. We also have a plan for the Fed later this week so stay safe and alert!

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] High beta Technology shares surged today as Energy and Low volatility headed lower. This rotation happened as 10-year U.S. Treasury yields surged to 12-month highs and mortgage rates are at 2000 highs. Today’s video put the rotation into perspective. (LOW, URA, TSLA,, CRWD, ARKK, XOP, SWN, TSM, M)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1n_cCgbrFA   — China economic contagion — watch vol crush in rallies — tech is down but not out — volatility backwardation is close — a rally in bonds? — economic slowdown? oil takes a hit Get your trade on– This week’s Profits and Losses -Closed /MES calls 50% gain -Closed UAL in/out spread 55% gain -Opened new IPS /ES, /MES, and SPY -Opened short puts in /ZB -Opened Catapult in GOOGL vs /ES SPX Expected Move– -last week- 65.75 (expected move 5 day week) -next week- 79.28 (expected move 5 day week)  

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] In today’s video we look at three stocks that could rally from an interest rate peak. We look at SBAC that could rally if this is the peak in interest rates. We discuss MPC as a stock that could continue to rally based on rising interest rates. And we discuss SOFI as a stock that will likely grow whether interest rates peak or continue to climb. We also provide a bonus 4th stock assuming energy costs continue to rise.

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] In tonight’s video, Don breaks down the trade action in today’s sell side activity, and takes a closer look at AI stocks and whether or not this is perhaps a “Buy-the-Dip” buy opportunity or is the AI stock bubble popping? What about implied volatility and why is volume so stagnant? Join Don and find out what is going on….

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] Stock indexes slid 1% today with bonds closing weaker, down at 2023 lows as interest rates traded up to highs in 2023. In tonight’s mid-month update, we pinpoint these developments, highlight which stocks are leading the market (one major name) but also focus on which stocks and sectors are lagging it, and then discuss the key stocks reporting earnings this key week.

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] The S&P 500 posted its first consecutive down-weeks since May. After seeing the S&P 500 rise today, has the market escaped their grasp? Let’s look at the bull and bear case for the coming week. (ERIC, VOD, KRE, HL, XLF, FXI).