Weekly roundup: Market volatility, government shutdown, and tech stocks surge
U.S. stocks saw a mixed week of volatility, with a tech and healthcare-driven upward push. $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$ rose 1.15%, $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ climbed 1.09%, and $Russell 2000 Index (.RUT.US)$ gained 1.72%.
The partial U.S. government shutdown added tension to the market, with potential long-term impacts on consumer confidence, federal spending, and GDP, though historical patterns suggest stock market reactions to shutdowns remain inconsistent. Meanwhile, the rise in the semiconductor sector, especially OpenAI’s recent deals with $Oracle (ORCL.US)$, $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$, and other key players, sparked rallies in related stocks, although some, like $Meta Platforms (META.US)$, faced pullbacks. OpenAI’s upcoming developer conference on Monday (DevDay 2025) may further fuel market moves in the tech space.
Let’s take a closer look at this week’s key highlights.
🧠 Trading Insights
@Options Hunter — Unveiling his complete step-by-step options playbook, including strategies across bullish, bearish, income, and earnings setups, with a focus on how to generate trade ideas from macro analysis, technicals, seasonality, and earnings catalysts. Read more>>
@FarizK — Warns beginners about the risks of trading near-expiry options, sharing his lessons on using leveraged ETFs to mitigate time decay and amplify gains. Read more>>
@OpenFKNdoor — Breaks down a unique perspective on $Reddit (RDDT.US)$, calling a recent panic sell-off a misunderstanding. Points out how Reddit’s AI dependency is actually a growth opportunity, with bullish catalysts tied to pricing power and AI partnerships. Read more>>
📊 Riding the Market Wave
@pootpoot — Took light profits on $Novo-Nordisk A/S (NVO.US)$ calls, locking in +$6,670. Aiming for more with LEAPS for long-term upside. Read more>>
@NIOto100 — Holding $NIO Inc (NIO.US)$ calls with a +1,102.94% gain, staying bullish for more upside. Read more>>
@Brybry400 — Scored big on $Canaan (CAN.US)$, calling it "the little miner that could," locking in +$42,377. Read more>>
@ひな☆彡 — Impressed by $Coinbase (COIN.US)$ progression, locking in +118.53% profit on calls. Read more>>
@巴黎Paris — Holding $Ondas Holdings (ONDS.US)$ calls with a +735.71% gain, contemplating the next move. Read more>>
🎯 Weekly Play
@Novice 岳 Trades — Capitalized on the US government shutdown volatility by swinging trades on $Palantir (PLTR.US)$, $Robinhood (HOOD.US)$, $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$, and $Alibaba (BABA.US)$, locking in profits while managing risks in real-time. Read more>>
@Kemoji — Focused on earnings season plays with a strategy centered on volatility and expectations mispricing, using straddles and strangles for high-volatility growth stocks like $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ and $Tesla (TSLA.US)$, and targeting long-term investments with strong operating cash flow. Read more>>
Looking Ahead
🏦 Macro Watch - Due to the U.S. government shutdown, many data releases may be delayed or canceled, adding an element of uncertainty to the week. Here’s what to keep an eye on:
📊 Earnings
This week also features a mix of late Q2 and early Q3 earnings, setting the stage for the Q3 earnings season, which properly kicks off on the 14th with major banks reporting. Keep an eye on these reports: $PepsiCo (PEP.US)$, $Blackrock (BLK.US)$, $Delta Air Lines (DAL.US)$, $Constellation Brands (STZ.US)$, $Aehr Test Systems (AEHR.US)$.
As we head into Q3 earnings season, the consensus expects earnings growth for the S&P 500 to slow from 11% in Q2 to 6% (FactSet estimates 8%). Goldman Sachs expects actual earnings growth to exceed consensus due to better-than-expected sales growth and strong performance from the “Magnificent 7” tech giants.
The consensus expects earnings growth for the “Magnificent 7” ( $Apple (AAPL.US)$, $Microsoft (MSFT.US)$, $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$, $Alphabet-C (GOOG.US)$, $Amazon (AMZN.US)$, $Meta Platforms (META.US)$, and $Tesla (TSLA.US)$) to slow sharply from 28% in Q2 to just 14%. However, Goldman Sachs believes this expectation is too low, as these companies have historically exceeded forecasts. In the past three years, the median earnings for the Magnificent 7 exceeded expectations by 8%.
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Adipose fin : apld earnings coming so earning option strategy. iv crush on 10 october
GOPAY BM1WZ7T2 : This week I’m watching XLE (Energy Select Sector ETF) November $90 calls, aiming for a swing trade on rising oil prices. Seasonal demand, supply concerns, and geopolitical tensions could lift energy stocks, making bullish exposure through calls attractive for limited-risk upside.
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