Posts Tagged ‘QQQ’
CRDO Fell 14%. This Is Where Swing Traders Break
Volatility returned sharply as the S&P 500 lost short-term support and the Nasdaq 100 broke lower on heavier volume. The key question is whether this remains a routine pullback or develops into a deeper test of the recent breakout. The Rockets portfolio turned nearly blood red, led by CRDO’s 13.8% d
Read MoreChip Selloff Pressures Momentum as Energy Leads the Tape
Market Environment Stocks closed risk-off as AI and semiconductor selling deepened. QQQ, XLK, and SMH carried the pressure, while energy became the clearest upside pocket as oil surged on U.S.-Iran and Hormuz stress. Defensives and financials helped cushion the tape, but not enough to offset growth weakness. Rates, dollar strength, and inflation watch kept traders…
Read MoreAI Infrastructure Carries a Strong Momentum Tape
Market Environment AI infrastructure carried the close, with semiconductors, chip equipment, connectivity, storage, and data-center power lifting QQQ and SMH while the broader tape stayed constructive. The rally was not universal. Defensives, real estate, long bonds, energy, and crypto-linked exposure lagged, which kept the session growth-led rather than a broad risk-on sweep. The next test…
Read MoreThe Indexes Bounced, But Mag 7 Stocks Rolled Over
Markets staged a sharp snapback this week, led by semiconductors and improving breadth, but the rebound comes with an important split beneath the surface. While the broader market state remains strong, all seven Mag 7 names are under pressure, raising questions about how far the major indexes can cl
Read MoreDip Buyers Showed up Fast as Small Caps Lead the Bounce
Dip buyers returned quickly this week as macro pressure eased and AI leadership held firm. The pullback was shallow, the Russell 2000 bounced from a key level, and semiconductors regained momentum after Nvidia earnings.
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