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A roundup of the most compelling market action each trading day at the closing bell from Investor's Business Daily.
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Oct 7, 2025 • 19min
Stocks Fall On AI Worries, Pare Losses. Oracle, SoFi, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals In Focus.
Market volatility is in focus as fears around AI stocks shake investor confidence. Oracle stands out with concerns about potential profitability in its AI chip sector. Meanwhile, SoFi shows promise with recent profitability and a solid technical setup. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals catches attention for its strong growth trajectory, while the small-cap sector shows resilience amidst selling. The broader market’s performance is scrutinized, highlighting the importance of monitoring biotech stocks in the current climate.

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Oct 6, 2025 • 21min
Tech Still Top Dog As Nasdaq Extends Gains; BWX Tech, Emcor, Figure Tech In Focus
The hosts dive into AMD's exciting collaboration with OpenAI, capturing attention with its substantial price surge. They analyze the tech sector's resilience amid market concerns, highlighting the impressive performance of semiconductor stocks. BWXT's breakout and EME's compelling setup are discussed, with insights into volume indicators. The surprising strength of gold and uranium stocks is tied to broader market dynamics, showcasing opportunities in emerging sectors like fintech with Figure Technology. Expect intriguing guests and segments in the coming days!

Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 8min
When To Throw A Precedent Out And What To Do Next. Oscar, CoreWeave In Focus.
Justin Nielsen and Mike Webster wrap up the week’s market action and discuss key stocks to watch on Stock Market Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 2, 2025 • 16min
Stocks Edge Up To Fresh Highs. Tesla, Broadcom, Astera Labs In Focus.
In this engaging discussion, Ed Carson, IBD's news editor and market analyst, shares insights on the current market trends. He highlights key stocks like Tesla and Broadcom, explaining the impact of Tesla's record deliveries and optimism around self-driving technology. Ed also delves into market breadth, linking it to sector performance, particularly in AI and growth names. Notably, he discusses the recent bounce of Astera Labs and the factors influencing movements in treasury yields amid economic uncertainty.

Oct 1, 2025 • 15min
S&P 500 Hits High Despite Shutdown, Jobs Data; Vertiv, Snowflake, Reddit In Focus
Market analyst Ed Carson shares insights on the recent S&P 500 highs amid mixed economic data. He discusses the strength of the equal-weighted S&P and NASDAQ 100, highlighting the resilience of growth stocks. Ed breaks down Vertiv's impressive breakout driven by rising data center demand and analyzes Snowflake's post-earnings pullback. He also addresses concerns over Reddit's traffic due to AI influences, presenting a technical view of its sell-off. Join for a detailed look at today's market movers!

Sep 30, 2025 • 22min
Market Quiet As Government Shutdown Looms; Nvidia, Ralph Lauren, Pagaya In Focus
Ken and Ed dive into a quiet market, highlighting a record close for the Dow. They discuss NVIDIA's recent breakout and Ralph Lauren's stability as a safe investment. The potential impact of a government shutdown on economic data is analyzed, alongside insights into the jobs market and mixed signals in consumer confidence. They also explore sector rotation, the influence of fund managers' quarter-end buying, and the struggles of certain payment processors and lender stocks. Finally, a look ahead to Q4 suggests volatility on the horizon.

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Sep 29, 2025 • 23min
Strong Start Loses Steam. Carvana, Roblox, Pulte Home In Focus.
Market trends take center stage as Justin and Alexis dive into Monday's performance, discussing tariffs and government shutdown worries. They analyze the 1980 market precedent and its implications. Carvana shows promise with a potential breakout, while Roblox faces a lawsuit risk despite its recent highs. Pulte Homes signals a rotation in housing stocks, and DoorDash impresses with its breakout success. Etsy's rally on new integrations highlights the ever-changing landscape. Lastly, Robinhood's strong performance adds intrigue.

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Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 16min
Just A Pullback Or Something More? DoorDash, BWX Tech, Howmet Aero In Focus.
The hosts dive into the market's recent pullback, examining its health and implications for traders. They analyze small caps and unusual stock behaviors, highlighting DoorDash and BWX Technologies as intriguing options. Insights on sector performance, particularly in energy and defense, reveal strong areas amidst mixed signals. They also introduce unique trading rules for navigating current conditions and discuss the importance of key price levels and support structures for risk management. A blend of technical analysis and market psychology wraps up their discussion.

Sep 25, 2025 • 19min
Indexes Fall But Hold Support. MP Materials, Futu Holdings, Palantir In Focus.
Market analyst Ed Carson shares insights on current stock trends, emphasizing the resilience of indexes despite a recent slide. He discusses the mixed signals from major indices and their support levels. Ed highlights MP Materials' significant rebound potential and Futu Holdings as a timely entry opportunity. Additionally, he examines Palantir's performance and breakout prospects within its cup base. The conversation spans various sectors, providing listeners with a comprehensive view of today’s market landscape.

Sep 24, 2025 • 19min
Indexes Fall Modestly As Hot Stocks Skid. Astera Labs, Quanta Services, Broadcom In Focus.
Ed Carson, a News Editor at IBD, shares keen insights on market dynamics and stock analysis. He discusses the impact of fluctuating bond yields and the potential effects of the upcoming PCE report on stocks. The duo evaluates market resilience despite modest index losses, highlighting Astera Labs' recent pullback and the growth potential of Quanta Services as an AI infrastructure play. They also examine Broadcom's strategic positioning and suggest when investors might consider profit-taking. Tune in for an engaging market overview!