COT Reports for NASDAQ, Gold, Bitcoin , Natural Gas, and Crude Oil (simplified) last update :07/14/2025
COT Reports for NASDAQ, Gold, Bitcoin , Natural Gas, and Crude Oil (simplified) last update :07/14/2025
COT Reports for NASDAQ, Gold, Bitcoin , Natural Gas, and Crude Oil (simplified) last update :07/14/2025
COT Reports for FOREX MAJOR (simplified )Last Update: 07/14/2025
The proposed tariffs weighed heavily on shares of Canada-linked firms. Among them, Royal Bank of Canada (RY) and Spotify Technology (SPOT) which is headquartered in Luxembourg but has significant exposure to the Canadian market both saw notable declines.
Elsewhere, shares of Albemarle (ALB) dropped after UBS analysts downgraded the lithium producer, citing concerns about a growing supply glut that could pressure global lithium prices.
Despite the broader market weakness, Nvidia (NVDA) continued its record-setting run. The chipmaker, central to the AI boom, climbed higher again today after recently surpassing a $4 trillion market capitalization joining the ranks of the most valuable companies in history.
Cryptocurrency-related stocks also rallied. MicroStrategy (MSTR), MARA Holdings (MARA), and Riot Platforms (RIOT) moved higher as bitcoin hit another all-time high.
Defense stocks saw upside as well, following remarks from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who pledged to streamline procurement processes and increase Pentagon spending on domestically-produced drones. AeroVironment (AVAV) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) both rose on the news.
U.S. markets traded slightly higher at midday Wednesday, with investors weighing the economic impact of newly proposed tariffs from the Trump administration.
Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) surged, becoming the first company in history to reach a $4 trillion market capitalization, driven by continued demand for its AI chips.
AES Corp. (AES) led S&P 500 gainers amid reports it's considering a sale.
Merck & Co. (MRK) advanced after announcing a $10 billion acquisition of Verona Pharma (VRNA) to strengthen its respiratory treatment pipeline.
WPP plc (WPP) shares plunged after the advertising giant cut guidance, citing reduced client spending tied to economic uncertainty.
Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) dropped sharply after announcing a $60 million stock offering priced 28% below its previous close.
In the C-suite, Wendy’s (WEN) CEO Kirk Tanner stepped down to become the new CEO of Hershey Co. (HSY), sending shares of both companies lower.
The energy sector saw renewed volatility, particularly among alternative energy names. Enphase Energy (ENPH), First Solar (FSLR), and NextEra Energy (NEE) all fell sharply after President Donald Trump signed an executive order slashing federal support for renewable energy projects, a move expected to reverberate across the solar and wind industries.
Meanwhile, gold miners took a hit as Newmont Corporation (NEM) and peers slipped in tandem with gold prices. Rising bond yields reduced the allure of the non-yielding asset, prompting a retreat from the precious metals sector.
Bank stocks also came under pressure following a downgrade from HSBC. Bank of America (BAC), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), and Goldman Sachs (GS) lost ground as analysts warned that the recent rally in financials may be overdone in light of economic headwinds.
On the upside, Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) gained after Wolfe Research upgraded the stock, citing improving fundamentals in end markets and dismissing earlier concerns about earnings volatility.
In M&A news, GlobalFoundries (GFS) surged after the chipmaker announced the acquisition of AI and processor IP firm MIPS. Though financial terms were not disclosed, the deal signals GFS’s push into high-growth AI infrastructure markets.
Shares of Sequans Communications (SQNS) rocketed higher after the French semiconductor firm disclosed it had raised $384 million to begin acquiring bitcoin, marking a surprising pivot into digital assets.
Tesla (TSLA) led losses in the S&P 500, falling sharply after CEO Elon Musk announced the formation of a new political party and reignited his public feud with President Trump on social media. The development injected fresh uncertainty into the electric vehicle maker’s near-term outlook.
Shell (SHEL) shares retreated after the energy major warned that its Q2 natural gas trading and optimization results would be “significantly lower” than the previous quarter.
Tyson Foods (TSN) slipped following a downgrade by Piper Sandler, which cited persistent weakness in beef demand and lowered its full-year earnings forecast.
Uber Technologies (UBER) gained ground after Wells Fargo raised its price target, highlighting the company’s expansion potential and robust growth trajectory in global markets.
WNS Holdings (WNS) surged after Capgemini announced plans to acquire the business process outsourcing firm for $3.3 billion, a move seen as expanding Capgemini’s digital services portfolio.
Wynn Resorts (WYNN) rose following a “buy” rating from Goldman Sachs, which initiated coverage of the casino operator with a bullish outlook on global travel and leisure recovery.