Stock Market Today With IBD Major Indexes Fall But Bounce Off Lows Ahead Of Nvidia; RTX, Medpace, Alnylam In Focus
Nov 18, 2025
Market volatility takes center stage as major indexes navigate ups and downs. Key stocks like RTX, MedPace, and Alnylam are highlighted for their potential. Expectations are building around Nvidia's upcoming earnings and its impact on the AI sector. There's a debate about reducing exposure to tech and growth stocks amidst ongoing weakness. Spirits in biotech are buoyed by inflows, while RTX demonstrates resilience post-earnings. Upcoming earnings from major retailers could further shake things up in the market.
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Market Stalled Despite Volatility
- The market has been volatile with growth and AI stocks under mounting pressure over recent weeks.
- The NASDAQ has largely traded sideways for two months, signaling limited net progress despite rallies and selloffs.
Reduce Tech Exposure Now
- Avoid heavy exposure to tech and growth stocks right now unless you hold long-term winners from earlier in the AI run.
- Reduce conviction in recent buys and watch for confirmed technical support before adding to positions.
Nvidia Will Drive Near-Term AI Sentiment
- NVIDIA remains pivotal and its earnings can swing the entire AI trade with ripple effects across chipmakers and AI plays.
- The market may react more to guidance and supply-ramp details than to already-expected strong results.