Stock Market Today With IBD Stocks Fall Ahead Of Powell Speech; AppLovin, JPMorgan, Franco-Nevada In Focus
Aug 21, 2025
Joined by Ed Carson, the IBD News editor, the discussion dives into recent market fluctuations and highlights key stocks like AppLovin, JPMorgan, and Franco-Nevada. They explore the slight declines in major indexes and the resilience of small-cap stocks. Anticipation for Federal Reserve Chair Powell's upcoming insights is palpable, and concerns around AI and earnings reports are analyzed. Investors are guided on strategic trading, emphasizing the significance of technical indicators amidst ongoing volatility.
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Powell Speech Overshadows Daily Moves
- Short-term index moves matter less when a major Fed speech is imminent.
- Markets often react more to Powell's guidance than to daily wiggles.
AI Concerns Drive Recent Weakness
- Recent weakness stems largely from concerns about AI stocks rather than just Fed risk.
- Multiple headlines (AI, Powell) create mixed signals and complicate market direction.
Small Caps Showing Tentative Strength
- Small caps show encouraging strength after a long drought of leadership.
- The RS line has been declining but recent moves hint at potential rotation into smaller stocks.