Top Stock Movers Now

Top Stock Movers Now

Monday, April 21, 2025 / No Comments

 

U.S. stocks plunged midday Monday following fresh criticism from former President Donald Trump aimed at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while investors were left waiting for updates on trade policy. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq each fell more than 2.7%, deepening the market’s recent slump.

Big Names Under Pressure

Tesla (TSLA) shares tumbled after Dan Ives, a prominent Tesla bull at Wedbush, warned of a “code red situation” at the electric vehicle giant. Ives cautioned that CEO Elon Musk must step back from his role in the Trump administration and refocus on Tesla operations to steer the company forward.

Nvidia (NVDA) continued its downward spiral on concerns that potential tariffs from the Trump camp on Chinese imports could significantly hurt the chipmaker’s AI-related revenues.

Salesforce (CRM) also declined after DA Davidson downgraded the stock, citing fears the software firm is overly prioritizing AI ventures at the expense of its core cloud business.

M&A Action Boosts Capital One, Discover

In deal news, Capital One (COF) and Discover Financial Services (DFS) both gained after U.S. banking regulators approved Capital One’s $35.3 billion acquisition of Discover, clearing a major hurdle for the merger.

Elsewhere, Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) saw its stock rise after the company struck an asset swap agreement with Global Payments (GPN). Under the deal, FIS will acquire Global’s issuer business while selling off its Worldpay merchant services unit. Global Payments shares fell in response.

Netflix Rallies, Commodities Mixed

Netflix (NFLX) surged as analysts boosted their price targets in response to the streaming platform’s robust earnings performance.

In commodities, gold prices surged to an all-time high, while oil futures slipped. The U.S. dollar weakened against major peers including the euro, pound, and yen. Meanwhile, most cryptocurrencies traded higher, continuing a recent rally in digital assets.

Bitcoin May Surpass $100K as U.S. Dollar Declines, Says Arthur Hayes

Bitcoin May Surpass $100K as U.S. Dollar Declines, Says Arthur Hayes

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Bitcoin's next parabolic move may be on the horizon as market conditions align with major macroeconomic shifts. According to BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes, incoming U.S. Treasury buybacks and continued U.S. dollar weakness could send Bitcoin soaring past $100,000.

Seriously fam, this might be the last chance you have to buy BTC under $100K,” Hayes wrote, referring to the Treasury’s planned bond buybacks as a potential “bazooka” for Bitcoin.

Treasury buybacks where the government repurchases its own debt are typically used to boost liquidity, manage interest rates, or reduce outstanding obligations. In doing so, they can inject capital into financial markets, often driving up demand for risk assets like Bitcoin.

Money Supply Growth Could Push BTC to $132K

Hayes isn't alone in his bullish stance. Jamie Coutts, Real Vision's chief crypto analyst, projects Bitcoin could top $132,000 by year’s end, citing M2 money supply expansion as a major tailwind.

Still, not all signals are green. Some analysts warn that global trade tensions, particularly between the U.S. and China, could weigh on investor sentiment.

Dollar Drops, Bitcoin Breaks Out

Bitcoin recently surged past $87,700 its highest level in nearly three weeks as the U.S. Dollar Index hit its lowest point since March 2022. The move followed former President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on Chinese goods.

“Bitcoin is clearly responding to dollar weakness,” said Bitwise’s André Dragosch.

Bitget Research’s Ryan Lee also sees room for upside: “We’re seeing strong volume, a breakout from a descending wedge, and a macro backdrop that favors Bitcoin as a hedge including rising gold correlation and institutional interest.”

Institutional Momentum Builds

Despite short-term volatility, institutional players continue to accumulate. Firms based in Japan and the UK have poured hundreds of millions into BTC in recent weeks, suggesting confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term role as a financial hedge.

COT Reports for NASDAQ, Gold, Bitcoin , Natural Gas, and Crude Oil (simplified) last update :04/21/2025

COT Reports for NASDAQ, Gold, Bitcoin , Natural Gas, and Crude Oil (simplified) last update :04/21/2025

Sunday, April 20, 2025 / No Comments

 

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COT Reports for FOREX MAJOR (simplified )Last Update: 04/21/2025

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Top Stock Movers Now:ASML Holding ,Abbott Laboratories and more

Top Stock Movers Now:ASML Holding ,Abbott Laboratories and more

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 / No Comments

 

Wall Street turned lower midday Wednesday, weighed down by a sharp selloff in semiconductor stocks and renewed geopolitical jitters. The Nasdaq dropped 1.9%, the S&P 500 fell 1%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average eased 0.3%.

Semiconductors Take a Hit

The tech sector was under pressure following fresh U.S. government restrictions on chip exports to China. Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) and AMD (AMD) dropped after the companies signaled potential financial charges stemming from the new export curbs imposed by the Trump administration. Broadcom (AVGO) also declined in sympathy.

Adding to the woes, ASML Holding (ASML) shares slumped after the Dutch semiconductor equipment maker missed earnings expectations and issued a muted forecast.

Winners in Healthcare and Travel

In contrast, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) gained ground after beating Wall Street estimates in its latest earnings report, buoyed by solid sales of diagnostics and medical devices.

United Airlines (UAL) rallied as well, reporting a return to profitability in Q1 on record-setting revenue, signaling robust demand in the travel sector.

Miners Shine as Gold Hits Record

Gold miners including Newmont (NEM) and Gold Fields (GFI) surged as bullion prices hit a new all-time high. Investors piled into the safe haven amid mounting concerns over economic uncertainty and global trade tensions.

Other Movers

• Lyft (LYFT) advanced after Oppenheimer initiated coverage with an “outperform” rating, boosting sentiment around the ride-hailing company.

• Crude oil prices edged higher, while Treasury yields moved slightly lower.

• The U.S. dollar weakened against major currencies including the euro, yen, and pound.

• Bitcoin advanced, but many altcoins traded in the red.

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

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Today in crypto, a new report from Coinbase outlines a shrinking crypto market but predicts a potential rebound in late 2025. Meanwhile, Strive Asset Management is urging Intuit to buy Bitcoin after convincing GameStop to add it to their balance sheet, and Ethena Labs is withdrawing from the German market following regulatory concerns over its USDe stablecoin.

Crypto in a bear market, rebound likely in Q3

Coinbase’s April 15 monthly outlook for institutional investors paints a bleak picture of the current crypto landscape. The altcoin market capitalization has dropped 41% since its December 2024 peak of $1.6 trillion, sitting at $950 billion by mid-April. According to BTC Tools, the lowest point reached was $906.9 billion on April 9, with a slight recovery to $976.9 billion at press time. The report also highlights a significant decline in venture capital investment, which has dropped by 50% to 60% from the 2021 to 2022 period. David Duong, Coinbase’s global head of research, warned that the market may be entering a new "crypto winter" due to negative sentiment triggered by global tariffs and economic uncertainty. Duong referenced key indicators like the 200-day moving average and Bitcoin’s Z-score, an analytic tool used to assess overbought or oversold market conditions, to suggest that the most recent bull market ended in February. Coinbase’s model now categorizes the market as neutral but anticipates possible recovery in Q3.

Strive urges Intuit to buy Bitcoin after converting GameStop

Strive Asset Management’s CEO Matt Cole is pushing Intuit, the financial software firm behind TurboTax and QuickBooks, to add Bitcoin to its treasury. In an open letter dated April 14, Cole warned that AI could disrupt Intuit’s core business, especially tax preparation. He pitched Bitcoin as a strategic hedge, citing it as the “best option available” for building a financial buffer amid AI-driven changes. Cole emphasized that a Bitcoin “war chest” would allow Intuit to maintain its position of strength and adaptability. The letter mirrors one Cole sent to GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen in February, which led to the company raising $1.5 billion, partly allocated for Bitcoin purchases.

Ethena Labs exits German market following agreement with BaFin

Ethena Labs, the developer behind the synthetic USDe stablecoin, is shutting down its German operations following regulatory intervention. On April 15, the company announced an agreement with Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) to cease all local activities through its subsidiary, Ethena GmbH. This move follows BaFin’s March 21 order halting the minting and redemption of USDe due to identified compliance deficiencies and potential securities violations. Ethena confirmed that it had not conducted any minting or redemption since BaFin’s action and will no longer pursue MiCAR (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) authorization in Germany. This marks a broader trend of increasing regulatory scrutiny on stablecoins and crypto operations across Europe.

Forex News:Dollar Drops Amid Trade Tensions,Pound Gains Despite Weak Inflation Data and more

Forex News:Dollar Drops Amid Trade Tensions,Pound Gains Despite Weak Inflation Data and more

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The U.S. dollar continued its decline early Wednesday as mounting trade tensions with China weighed on investor confidence, while the British pound managed to climb despite softer-than-expected inflation data.

Trade Uncertainty Pressures the Dollar

Fresh concerns over the U.S.-China trade relationship have kept the dollar under pressure. President Donald Trump has launched a new probe into potential tariffs on critical mineral imports a sector dominated by Chinese exports signaling an escalation in the ongoing trade conflict.

Earlier this month, the White House announced a sweeping increase in tariffs on Chinese goods, now totaling 145%. Beijing swiftly retaliated with a 125% duty on U.S. exports.

Investors are closely watching upcoming U.S. Treasury data for February, expected to shed light on whether China has begun offloading U.S. assets amid the escalating trade war. Analysts at ING, however, remain skeptical of any significant change in China’s $760 billion holdings but caution that any surprise could spur further dollar and Treasury selling.

Later in the session, markets will also assess March retail sales data and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. A dovish tone following Fed Governor Christopher Waller's unexpectedly soft stance on Tuesday could further drag the dollar down.

Euro Gains as ECB Eyes Rate Cut

The euro advanced on the back of renewed demand, with EUR/USD climbing 0.7% to 1.1364. The single currency rebounded following last week’s retreat from a three-year high of 1.1474.

Eurozone inflation figures, due later today, are projected to confirm a cooling trend down to 2.2% in March from 2.3% in February which could pave the way for a 25 basis-point rate cut by the European Central Bank on Thursday.

EUR/USD may have already put in a short-term low and could be heading back to test the 1.1500 level, ING analysts noted.

Pound Rallies Despite Cooling Inflation

Meanwhile, the British pound posted strong gains, with GBP/USD rising 0.5% to 1.3283, nearing a six-month high. The move came even as U.K. inflation eased more than expected in March.

Consumer prices increased by 2.6% annually last month, down from 2.8% in February and below consensus forecasts of 2.7%. The Bank of England is now expected to consider cutting interest rates at its May policy meeting, having held rates steady at 4.5% last month.

Despite the inflation miss, sterling remained buoyed by broad dollar weakness. GBP/USD is dominated by the soft dollar story and has last year’s highs of 1.3430 in its sights, ING added.

Asian Markets: Yen Strengthens, Yuan Slips

In Asia, safe-haven flows supported the Japanese yen, pushing USD/JPY down 0.5% to 142.49. Meanwhile, USD/CNY edged 0.1% higher to 7.3236 despite stronger-than-expected Chinese growth data.

China’s economy expanded by 5.4% in Q1 2025, beating forecasts of 5.2% growth. Industrial production surged 7.7% in March, while retail sales rose 5.9%, thanks in part to stimulus measures aimed at boosting domestic demand. However, ongoing U.S. tariff threats continue to weigh on the yuan's longer-term outlook.