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U.S. stock futures rose on Monday after Friday’s advances. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher.

Optimism among investors is rising following New York Fed President John Williams‘ indication that a rate cut in December is still on the table.

He said in a speech on Friday that “I still see room for a further adjustment in the near term to the target range for the federal funds rate to move the stance of policy closer to the range of neutral.”

Meanwhile, investors await earnings from Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL), HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ), Deere & Co. (NYSE:DE), Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI), and others in this Thanksgiving holiday-shortened week.

The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.05% and the two-year bond was at 3.51%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool‘s projections show markets pricing a 73.5% likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting the current interest rates during its December meeting.

Futures	Change (+/-)
Dow Jones	0.03%
S&P 500	0.30%
Nasdaq 100	0.51%
Russell 2000	0.20%

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were higher in premarket on Monday. The SPY was up 0.19% at $660.28, while the QQQ advanced 0.37% to $592.25, according to Benzinga Pro data.

Stocks In Focus

Pony AI

• Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:PONY) rose 2.59% in premarket on Monday as it announced a partnership with ride-hailing platform Sunshine Mobility to build a large-scale autonomous driving fleet.

• Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings indicate that PONY maintains a weaker price trend over the short, long, and medium terms. Additional performance details are available here.

WeRide

• WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:WRD) jumped 7.92% as its revenue grew 144.3% year-over-year to $24.0 million and gross profit rose 1,123.9% YoY to $7.9 million in the third quarter.

• WRD maintained a weaker price trend over the short, long, and medium terms. Additional performance details, as per Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings, are available here.

Alphabet

• Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) gained 2.38% after it surpassed Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) in market value on Friday, following the launch of Gemini 3 and Nano Banana last week.

• Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings shows that GOOG maintains a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long terms, with a strong quality ranking. Additional information is available here.

Zoom Communications

• Zoom Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:ZM) was 0.52% higher ahead of its earnings expected to be released after the closing bell. Wall Street expects earnings of $1.21 per share on revenue of $1.21 billion.

• It maintained a weaker price trend over the short, medium, and long terms, with a strong growth ranking. Additional performance details, as per Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings, are available here.

Keysight Technologies

• Keysight Technologies Inc. (NYSE:KEYS) was up 0.45% as analysts expect it to report earnings of $1.77 per share on revenue of $1.39 billion after the closing bell.

• KEYS maintained a weaker price trend over the short term but a strong trend in the medium and long terms, with a poor value ranking. Additional performance details, as per Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings, are available here.

Cues From Last Session

Communication services, health care, materials, consumer discretionary, and real estate sectors led the gains on Friday as all sectors ended in green.

Index	Performance (+/-)	Value
Nasdaq Composite	0.88%	22,273.08
S&P 500	0.98%	6,602.99
Dow Jones	1.08%	46,245.41
Russell 2000	2.80%	2,369.59

Insights From Analysts

Prominent economic and market voices are sounding alarms regarding U.S. stability, highlighting risks from market concentration and policy choices.

Investor Ruchir Sharma argues that “American exceptionalism” is peaking, warning that “America is now one big bet on AI.” With AI capital expenditure driving 40% of growth, Sharma contends this “maniacal focus” conceals deep fiscal vulnerabilities.

He observes that while investors currently offer a “free pass” on deficits, the market represents “a good story that’s gone too far.” He cautions that “If the AI boom was not happening, the economy would be weaker,” advising diversification as the “gap of outperformance” closes.

Compounding these structural risks, Moody’s Chief Economist Mark Zandi warns of a “serious affordability crisis.” He argues that specific policies, specifically tariffs and immigration restrictions, are “juicing” inflation.

Zandi notes that “It didn’t have to be this way,” but protectionist measures have “upended that outlook,” pointing toward “even higher inflation dead-ahead.”

While Sharma fears a bubble burst, Zandi emphasizes the burden on consumers, predicting that “tough financial times” will persist for the “foreseeable future.”

The nation is suffering a serious affordability crisis. Prices for many necessities, from groceries to a car, have increased significantly since the pandemic, and most prices continue to rise at an uncomfortably quick pace. Consumer price inflation is near 3%, well above the… pic.twitter.com/x3m6z89Pql

— Mark Zandi (@Markzandi) November 23, 2025

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Upcoming Economic Data

Here’s what investors will be keeping an eye on this week;

• No data is scheduled to be released on Monday.

• On Tuesday, September’s delayed U.S. retail sales, and headline and core PPI will be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.

• September’s S&P Case-Shiller home price index for 20 cities will be released by 9:00 a.m., August’s delayed business inventories data, November’s consumer confidence data, and October’s pending home sales data will be out by 10:00 a.m. ET.

• On Wednesday, the initial jobless claims data for the week ending Nov. 22 and September’s delayed durable-goods orders data will be announced by 8:30 a.m. ET.

• No data is scheduled to be released for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday.

• On Friday, November’s Chicago Business Barometer (PMI) will be released by 9:45 a.m. ET.

Commodities, Gold, Crypto, And Global Equity Markets

Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.43% to hover around $57.56 per barrel.

Gold Spot US Dollar rose 0.20% to hover around $4,073.96 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $4,381.6 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was 0.04% lower at the 100.1430 level.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was trading 0.57% lower at $85,875.64 per coin.

Asian markets closed lower on Monday, except Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and Australia’s ASX 200 indices. China’s CSI 300 index. India’s NIFTY 50, Japan’s Nikkei 225, and South Korea’s Kospi indices fell. European markets were mostly higher in early trade.

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U.S. stock futures fell on Tuesday after Monday’s rally. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower.

The U.S. Senate passed a 60-40 vote with the support of nearly all of the chamber’s Republicans and eight Democrats. The bill will now proceed to the House of Representatives, and has to be later signed by President Donald Trump to be signed into law.

The bond market will remain closed for Veterans’ Day, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).

The CME Group’s FedWatch tool‘s projections show markets pricing a 63.7% likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting the current interest rates during its December meeting.

Futures	Change (+/-)
Dow Jones	-0.08%
S&P 500	-0.24%
Nasdaq 100	-0.42%
Russell 2000	-0.25%

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were lower in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was down 0.26% at $679.67, while the QQQ declined 0.44% to $620.47, according to Benzinga Pro data.

Stocks In Focus

Nvidia

• Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) slipped 1.31% in premarket on Tuesday after SoftBank revealed that it sold its entire stake in U.S. chipmaker for $5.83 billion.

• NVDA maintained a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long terms, with a poor value ranking. Additional performance details, as per Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings, are available here.

BigBear.ai Holdings

• BigBear.ai Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BBAI) surged 20.32% as it reported revenue of $33.14 million, beating estimates of $31.82 million, and a third-quarter loss of three cents per share, beating expectations for a loss of seven cents per share.

• Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings indicate that BBAI maintains a stronger price trend over the long term but a weaker trend in the short and medium terms, with a poor growth ranking. Additional performance details are available here.

Rocket Lab

• Rocket Lab Corp. (NASDAQ:RKLB) soared 9.50% after it posted revenue of $155.05 million, beating the consensus estimate of $151.75 million and a third-quarter loss of three cents per share, beating analyst estimates for a loss of 11 cents per share.

• RKLB maintained a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long terms. Additional performance details, as per Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings, are available here.

Paramount Skydance

• Paramount Skydance Corp. (NASDAQ:PSKY) gained 4.92% despite missing its third-quarter earnings, but it said it expects an additional $1 billion in merger savings. Also, it announced a new round of layoffs that will affect about 1,600 employees and said it plans to raise the price of its Paramount+ streaming service in the first quarter of next year.

• It maintained a weaker price trend in the short term but a strong trend over the long and medium terms, with a strong value ranking. Additional performance details, as per Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings, are available here.

LivePerson

• LivePerson Inc. (NASDAQ:LPSN) jumped 12.79% after reporting better-than-expected results and raising its FY25 sales guidance. The company said it now sees FY2025 sales of $235.00 million to $240.00 million, up from the previous outlook of $230.00 million to $240.00 million.

• LPSN maintains a weaker price trend over the short, medium, and long terms, with a poor growth ranking. Additional information is available here.

Outset Medical

• Outset Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:OM) tumbled 25.68% after reporting worse-than-expected third-quarter financial results and cutting its FY25 sales guidance below estimates.

• OM maintained a weaker price trend over short, medium, and long terms, with a poor growth ranking. Additional performance details, as per Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings, are available here.

Cues From Last Session

Sectors gaining on Monday included consumer discretionary, communication services, and information technology, which posted the biggest increases, while consumer staples and real estate bucked the positive market trend, closing lower.

Index	Performance (+/-)	Value
Nasdaq Composite	2.27%	23,527.17
S&P 500	1.54%	6,832.43
Dow Jones	0.81%	47,368.63
Russell 2000	0.94%	2,455.65

Insights From Analysts

Professor Jeremy Siegel describes an economy that is “holding in” but grappling with significant uncertainty, primarily from the ongoing government shutdown.

He warns the shutdown “has the potential to shave 1.5 to 2 or more percentage points off Q4 GDP, depending on its duration”. While the economy’s “engine has refused to stall,” the near-term “fiscal and trade outlook remains clouded by this uncertainty”.

This is compounded by mixed labor data and potential volatility from an upcoming Supreme Court ruling on tariff authority.

In this environment, Siegel notes that financial markets are not complacent, with volatility metrics indicating “market participants [are] hedging their portfolios.”

Despite this caution and the prevalence of “bearish head fakes,” Siegel maintains a constructive, forward-looking view on equities. He points to persistent AI capital expenditure and the Federal Reserve’s “accommodative rate cut path” as key supports.

Ultimately, Siegel states, “I see a better than even chance that dips will be met with fresh buying”.

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Upcoming Economic Data

Here’s what investors will be keeping an eye on Tuesday;

• The bond market will be closed on the occasion of Veterans’ Day. Fed governor Michael Barr will speak at 10:25 a.m., and October’s NFIB optimism index will be released by 6:00 a.m. ET.

Commodities, Gold, Crypto, And Global Equity Markets

Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.53% to hover around $60.45 per barrel.

Gold Spot US Dollar rose 0.65% to hover around $4,142.84 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $4,381.6 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was 0.03% higher at the 99.6220 level.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was trading 1.33 lower at $105,059.27 per coin.

Asian markets closed mixed on Tuesday, as India’s NIFTY 50, South Korea’s Kospi, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng indices rose, whereas Japan’s Nikkei 225, Australia’s ASX 200, and China’s CSI 300 indices declined. European markets were also higher in early trade.

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U.S. stock futures were fluctuating on Wednesday after Tuesday’s lower close. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed.

Investors interpreted the latest batch of corporate earnings as solid but not spectacular, offering a convenient excuse to take profits after strong year-to-date rallies.

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR), one of the poster children of this year’s AI-fueled rally, slumped around 8% despite easily beating Wall Street estimates and raising its full-year guidance.

President Donald Trump‘s legal authority to impose his most sweeping duties faces a key test at the Supreme Court today. Justices will hear arguments in a case whose decision could have significant reverberations for the global economy.

The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.08% and the two-year bond was at 3.58%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool‘s projections show markets pricing a 70.1% likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting the current interest rates during its December meeting.

Futures	Change (+/-)
Dow Jones	0.06%
S&P 500	-0.10%
Nasdaq 100	-0.22%
Russell 2000	0.11%

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was down 0.16% at $674.13, while the QQQ declined 0.34% to $617.15, according to Benzinga Pro data.

Stocks In Focus

Advanced Micro Devices

• Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) fell 2.81% in premarket on Wednesday despite better-than-expected financial results for the third quarter. It said it expects fourth-quarter revenue of approximately $9.6 billion, plus or minus $300 million.

• Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings indicate that AMD maintains a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long terms, with a poor value ranking. Additional performance details are available here.

Qualcomm

• Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) was 0.42% lower ahead of its earnings scheduled to be released after the closing bell. Analysts expect it to report earnings of $2.87 per share on revenue of $10.77 billion.

• QCOM maintained a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long terms, with a solid growth ranking. Additional performance details, as per Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings, are available here.

Robinhood Markets

• Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) was 0.66% higher as analysts expect it to report earnings of $0.53 per share on the revenue of $1.21 billion after the closing bell.

• It maintained a stronger price trend over the long, short, and medium terms, with a poor value ranking. Additional performance details, as per Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings, are available here.

Pinterest

• Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:PINS) tumbled 18.90% as it posted downbeat earnings for the third quarter with revenue of $1.05 billion, in line with analysts’ estimates. The idea discovery platform company’s adjusted earnings of 38 cents per share missed analyst estimates of 42 cents per share.

• PINS maintains a weaker price trend over the short, medium and long term, with a poor quality ranking. Additional information is available here.

McDonald’s

• McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) slipped 0.36% before it is expected to report earnings of $3.33 per share on revenue of $7.09 billion before the opening bell.

• MCD maintained a weaker price trend over short, medium, and long terms, with a strong growth ranking. Additional performance details, as per Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings, are available here.

Cues From Last Session

Sectors posting the biggest losses on Tuesday included communication services, consumer discretionary, and information technology, leading most S&P 500 sectors to close on a negative note.

Index	Performance (+/-)	Value
Nasdaq Composite	-2.04%	23,348.64
S&P 500	-1.17%	6,771.55
Dow Jones	-0.53%	47,085.24
Russell 2000	-1.78%	2,427.34

Insights From Analysts

BlackRock maintains a positive, overweight outlook on U.S. stocks, identifying the artificial intelligence theme as a powerful market driver. The firm’s “Weekly commentary” highlights that recent “solid tech earnings” show “how the AI buildout remains a key equity driver.”

This is evidenced by mega-cap tech firms like Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:META), and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) significantly upping their capex spending on AI infrastructure, a trend BlackRock expects to continue.

This optimistic equity stance is “supported by Federal Reserve rate cuts.” While the Fed signaled a pause, BlackRock’s view is, “we think it will likely cut again,” likely in December. The rationale is that a “softening labor market gives the Fed space to cut.”

Economically, BlackRock anticipates “a notable slowing of activity without recession,” a scenario that it believes should support U.S. stocks. While acknowledging that “policy-driven volatility and supply-side constraints are pressuring growth,” the firm ultimately believes the powerful AI mega-force will continue to support corporate earnings.

BlackRock’s tactical view concludes that U.S. valuations are backed by “stronger earnings and profitability relative to other developed markets.”

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Upcoming Economic Data

Here’s what investors will be keeping an eye on Wednesday;

• October’s ADP employment data will be out by 8:15 a.m., S&P final U.S. services PMI by 9:45 a.m., and October’s ISM services data by 10:00 a.m. ET.

Commodities, Gold, Crypto, And Global Equity Markets

Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.18% to hover around $60.67 per barrel.

Gold Spot US Dollar rose 1.31% to hover around $3,983.52 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $4,381.6 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was 0.09% lower at the 100.1370 level.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was trading 1.92% lower at $101,947.22 per coin.

Asian markets closed lower on Wednesday, except China’s CSI 300 index. South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225, Australia’s ASX 200, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, and India’s NIFTY 50 indices fell. European markets were also lower in early trade.

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As gold prices approach the unprecedented $4,200 mark, two mid-tier gold mining companies, Iamgold Corp. (NYSE:IAG) and SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:SSRM), are not just riding the commodity rally; they are also showing notable improvement in their operational quality.

2 Stocks Rise To Top Tier Ranking

Recent data from Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings highlights a week-on-week shift in their quality percentile, reinforcing the case for investors looking for gold equities with strengthening fundamentals.

Iamgold

• According to the latest report, IAG’s quality percentile rose from 89.93 to 91.00, marking a 1.07 week-on-week improvement.

• The stock was up 142.83% year-to-date and advanced 184.07% over a year.

• It maintains a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long terms, with a robust growth ranking. Additional performance details are available here.

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SSR Mining

• SSR Mining displayed slightly more momentum in quality, improving from 88.24 to 89.33, a gain of 1.09 over the week.​

• Higher by 227.58% YTD, the stock advanced 309.76% over the year.

• It had a stronger price over the short, medium, and long terms, with a moderate value ranking. Additional performance details are available here.

Understanding Quality Rankings

Quality ranking, as outlined in the report’s descriptions, is a sophisticated percentile-based metric that weighs multiple historical and fundamental factors: profitability, balance sheet strength, and peer-relative performance. This holistic view means that a move into the top decile is not merely a short-term quirk but a testament to consistent operational upgrades and resilience.

Price Action

Gold prices were 0.49% higher at $4,130.71 per ounce as of the publication of this article. It has gained 55.78% over the year and 28.61% over the last six months.

With gold breaching record highs, the operational quality of miners becomes critically important for capital discipline and long-term returns.

On Monday, the S&P 500 index ended 1.56% higher at 6,654.72, whereas the Nasdaq 100 index advanced 2.18% to 24,750.25. Dow Jones also gained 1.29% to 46,067.58.

The futures of the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 indices were trading lower on Tuesday.

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Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

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U.S. stock futures fell on Monday following Friday’s positive moves. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower.

On Sunday, President Donald Trump said media mogul Lachlan Murdoch and tech leaders Oracle Corp.‘s (NYSE:ORCL) co-founder Larry Ellison and Dell Technologies Inc.‘s (NYSE:DELL) CEO Michael Dell will take part as investors in a proposed deal to transfer TikTok‘s U.S. operations from Chinese parent ByteDance to American ownership.

Speaking on Fox News’ Sunday Briefing, Trump praised the group and called them “American patriots,” reported Reuters. He also credited TikTok with helping him connect with younger voters during the 2024 presidential race.

On Friday, Trump confirmed he had spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling the conversation progress, and said the two leaders would meet at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea on Oct. 31.

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.12% and the two-year bond was at 3.57%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool‘s projections show markets pricing a 91.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting the current interest rates in its October meeting.

Futures	Change (+/-)
Dow Jones	-0.26%
S&P 500	-0.23%
Nasdaq 100	-0.27%
Russell 2000	0.01%

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 0.24% at $662.11, while the QQQ fell 0.38% to $597.07, according to Benzinga Pro data.

Cues From Last Session

Information technology, utilities, and communication services stocks recorded the biggest gains on Friday, as most sectors on the S&P 500 closed on a positive note. However, energy and real estate stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower. U.S. stocks settled higher, with the Dow Jones index hitting a fresh record high.

For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.2%, while the Dow added 1% and the Nasdaq surged 2.2%.

Among mega-cap movers, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) jumped 3.2% on strong demand for the new iPhone 17. In China, preorders topped those of the iPhone 16 in just one minute, helping Apple shares climb above $245 to their highest level since late February 2025.

On the economic front, the Baker Hughes oil rig count rose by 2 to 418 in the latest week.

The Dow Jones index ended 173 points or 0.37% higher at 46,315.27, whereas the S&P 500 index rose 0.49% to 6,664.36. Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.72% to 22,631.48, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, tumbled 0.77% to end at 2,448.77.

Index	Performance (+/-)	Value
Nasdaq Composite	0.72%	22,631.48
S&P 500	0.49%	6,664.36
Dow Jones	0.37%	46,315.27
Russell 2000	-0.77%	2,448.77

Insights From Analysts

Economist Justin Wolfers believes Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is grappling with a significant policy dilemma stemming from President Trump’s trade and tariff actions.

“The problem that Powell faces right now is a very difficult one,” Wolfers explained in an MSNBC interview. “It is that tariffs have caused a slowdown in economic activity and rising unemployment. And we’ve got high-and-rising inflation.”

Wolfers pointed out that the combination of rising prices and slowing growth presents the Fed with contradictory signals. “They tell you to do different things. When you get higher inflation, you raise rates. When [the] economy [is] slowing, you lower rates,” he said.

Rather than using monetary policy to address these conflicting forces, Wolfers offered a more direct solution: “get rid of the tariffs,” stating, “That’s what solves both of these problems.”

He asserted that the Fed is limited in its power to fix structural problems originating from trade policy. “Monetary policy can’t solve the problem that Trump has created,” Wolfers concluded. “And so they’re trying to mop up the mess. But [the] fundamental problem is White House and the tariff program.”

Washington doesn’t want you to know this… But there’s ONE WEIRD TRICK that ends inflation and recession risks. And I can share it with you TODAY if you act quickly. pic.twitter.com/0pf8Iw8FpZ

— Justin Wolfers (@JustinWolfers) September 21, 2025

Meanwhile, the downturn in new construction, according to the data released last week, prompted a stark warning from The Kobeissi Letter, which stated, “This signals fewer new homes will be built, tightening supply further… Housing is set to become even less affordable.” –

The latest New Residential Construction report from the U.S. Census Bureau painted a bearish picture for August 2025. Building permits, a key indicator of future supply, fell 3.7% from July to an annualized rate of 1.3 million, the lowest level since May 2020. This marks the fifth consecutive monthly decline—the longest negative streak since the 2008 Financial Crisis. Meanwhile, housing starts plummeted 8.5% for the month.

US housing supply is set to get even worse:

Building permits fell -3.7% MoM in August, to an annualized pace of 1.3 million, the lowest since May 2020.

Building permits are approvals for new residential construction and serve as a leading indicator of future housing supply.… pic.twitter.com/kk50qIL5mX

— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) September 21, 2025

The weakening housing data provided a clear rationale for the Federal Reserve’s recent 25-basis-point rate cut. According to Jamie Cox, Managing Partner for Harris Financial Group, the numbers were “cooperating for the Fed to adjust rates.”

However, the move may not be enough to spur a quick recovery. Eric Teal, CIO for Comerica Wealth Management, noted that a more substantial “2% decline in mortgage rates is needed to jump-start the housing market.”

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Upcoming Economic Data

Here’s what investors will be keeping an eye on this week;

• On Monday, New York Fed President John Williams will speak at 9:45 a.m., St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem will speak at 10:00 a.m., and Fed Governor Stephen Miran will speak at 12:00 p.m. ET.
• Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack and Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will speak at 12:00 p.m. ET.
• On Tuesday, Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman will speak at 9:00 a.m., and September’s S&P flash U.S. services and manufacturing PMI will be out by 9:45 a.m. ET.
• Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic will speak at 10:00 a.m. and Fed Chair Powell will speak at 12:35 p.m. ET.
• On Wednesday, August’s new home sales data will be out by 10:00 a.m. and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly will speak at 4:10 p.m. ET.
• On Thursday, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee will speak at 8:20 a.m. ET.
• The initial jobless claims data for the week ended Sept. 20, the second quarter GDP’s third estimate, August advanced U.S. trade balance in goods, advanced retail inventories, advanced wholesale inventories, and durable-goods orders will be released by 8:30 a.m. ET.
• August’s existing home sales data will be out by 10:00 a.m. ET.
• New York Fed President John Williams will speak again at 9:00 a.m., Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman will speak again at 10:00 a.m., Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan will speak at 1:40 p.m., and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly will speak again at 3:30 p.m. ET.
• On Friday, August’s personal income, personal spending, and headline and core PCE index data will be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.
• September’s final consumer sentiment data will be released by 10:00 a.m. ET.
• Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will speak again at 9:00 a.m. and Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman will speak again at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Stocks In Focus

• Firefly Aerospace Inc. (NASDAQ:FLY) was unchanged in premarket on Monday ahead of its earnings report scheduled to be released before the opening bell. Analysts estimate earnings of 46 cents per share on revenue of $17.25 million.
• Globus Maritime Ltd. (NASDAQ:GLBS) tumbled 13.08% despite reporting better-than-expected second-quarter financial results. It reported a quarterly loss of 9 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of a loss of 18 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $9.538 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $8.800 million.
• Fox Corp. (NASDAQ:FOX) rose 4.20% as Trump considered media mogul Lachlan Murdoch to take part as an investor in a proposed deal to transfer TikTok’s U.S. operations from Chinese parent ByteDance to American ownership.
• Similarly, Oracle Corp. (NYSE:ORCL) was up 0.72% and Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) was 1.11% higher as Larry Ellison and Michael Dell would also be taking part in the TikTok transfer deal.
• Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) jumped 7.48% after a strong week as retail interest increased in the trending stock with the launch of its operating system 2.0 last week.
• Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) slipped 2.83% as Michael Saylor explained the reason for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) moving sideways and not breaking out.
• Newmont Corp. (NYSE:NEM) was up 1.80% as the firm announced it has completed the sale of common shares of Orla Mining Ltd.

Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets

Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.16% to hover around $62.50 per barrel.

Gold Spot US Dollar rose 1.01% to hover around $3,722.37 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,722.47 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was 0.13% lower at the 97.5200 level.

Asian markets closed mixed on Monday; Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and India’s S&P BSE Sensex indices fell. Whereas, China’s CSI 300, Australia’s ASX 200, Japan’s Nikkei 225, and South Korea’s Kospi indices rose. European markets were lower in early trade.

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The software infrastructure sector is showing signs of robust momentum, with several companies breaking into the top 10% of momentum rankings, as highlighted in the latest market data.

3 Software Infrastructure Stocks With Strong Momentum

Among them, Intrusion Inc. (NASDAQ:INTZ), Katapult Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:KPLT), and PaySign Inc. (NASDAQ:PAYS) have demonstrated significant upward shifts in their momentum scores, signaling potential opportunities for investors.

Intrusion

• INTZ has posted a modest yet notable momentum score increase from 89.19 to 91.50, a delta of 2.31.

• With a market cap of approximately $33.43 million, this technology company specializing in cybersecurity solutions is gaining traction. Its software infrastructure focuses on real-time threat detection, which aligns with growing demand for security in an increasingly digital world.

• The stock has declined 55.56% year-to-date, but it was up 50.00% over a year.

• It maintains a stronger price trend over the long term but a weak trend in the short and medium term, with a poor growth ranking. Additional performance details are available here.

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Katapult Holdings

• KPLT stands out with a more significant momentum score jump, rising from 76.29 to 90.94, a delta of 14.65.

• This $91.39 million market cap company provides e-commerce point-of-sale financing solutions, enabling flexible payment options for consumers.

• Higher by 213.70% YTD, the stock was up 80.27% over the year.

• With a moderate value ranking, this stock maintained a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long terms. Additional performance details are available here.

PaySign

• PAYS also shows promise, with its momentum score climbing from 89.57 to 89.89, a delta of 0.32.

• With a market cap of $284.78 million, PaySign offers prepaid card programs and payment processing solutions..

• The stock advanced 84.97% YTD and 18.34% over the year.

• While this stock had a poor value ranking, it had a weak price trend in the short term but a stronger trend in the medium and long terms. Additional performance details are available here.

What Does Momentum Ranking Entail?

Momentum, as defined by Benzinga’s Edge Stock Rankings methodology, measures a stock’s relative strength based on price movement patterns and volatility over multiple timeframes, ranked on a percentile basis against peers.

These three software infrastructure stocks are flashing strong momentum signals, supported by their improved percentile rankings. Investors may find these companies worth watching as their price strength and market positioning continue to align with favorable sector trends.

Price Action

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.095% at $644.35, while the QQQ advanced 0.16% to $571.01, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday after Tuesday’s rally. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher.

The inflation report, released Wednesday, showed headline annual inflation holding steady at 2.7%, but core inflation—which strips out volatile food and energy prices—accelerated to 3.1%.

This rise in underlying inflation for a second consecutive month complicates the Fed’s path, forcing it to weigh its mandate of price stability against supporting a potentially ailing jobs market.

Despite this, the CME Group’s FedWatch tool‘s projections show markets pricing a 96.2% likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting the current interest rates for the Sept. 17 decision.

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.26% and the two-year bond was at 3.72%.

Futures	Change (+/-)
Dow Jones	0.19%
S&P 500	0.52%
Nasdaq 100	1.12%
Russell 2000	0.49%

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were higher in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.19% at $643.90, while the QQQ advanced 0.24% to $581.45, according to Benzinga Pro data.

Cues From Last Session:

Communication services, information technology, and financial stocks led the S&P 500 in gains on Tuesday, with all sectors on the S&P 500 closing in positive territory.

U.S. stocks settled higher, and the S&P 500 surged more than 1% during the session, also closing at new record highs after July’s inflation data eased fears that tariff-related cost pressures were widespread.

The headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in below expectations, holding steady at 2.7% year-over-year and fueling speculation of upcoming interest rate cuts.

Airline fares, in particular, jumped 4% on a month-over-month basis, causing a rally in airline stocks.

President Donald Trump renewed public pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, announcing that he was considering a major lawsuit against Powell over the Fed’s building renovation expenses.

WideOpenWest Inc. (NYSE:WOW) shares jumped 48% on Tuesday after the company agreed to be acquired for $5.20 per share.

The Dow Jones index ended 484 points or 1.10% higher at 44,458.61, whereas the S&P 500 index rose 1.13% to 6,445.76. Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.39% to 21,681.90, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, gained 2.99% to end at 2,282.78.

Index	Performance (+/-)	Value
Nasdaq Composite	1.39%	21,681.90
S&P 500	1.13%	6,445.76
Dow Jones	1.10%	44,458.61
Russell 2000	2.99%	2,282.78

Insights From Analysts:

As the S&P 500 scaled its 16th all-time high of the year, it was also the fifth most of any year in history, as pointed out by Charlie Billelo of Creative Planning.

The S&P 500 closed at another all-time high, its 16th of the year. This follows 57 all-time high in 2024, the 5th most of any year in history. $SPX

Video: https://t.co/VsUkOzMDRa pic.twitter.com/oa2XW9QJKE

— Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) August 12, 2025

As “markets are continuing to climb a wall of worry,” according to Chris Zaccarelli, Chief Investment Officer for Northlight Asset Management, the bull market will persist as long as the unemployment rate remains low and inflation isn’t high enough to deter the Fed.

The prospect of a Fed rate cut, which seems more likely after recent jobs and inflation reports, is a major driver of this optimism. Zaccarelli suggests it’s rare for the Fed to cut rates when a recession isn’t imminent, a key factor that’s getting investors excited.

This positive sentiment isn’t just benefiting technology and growth stocks. Eric Teal, Chief Investment Officer for Comerica Wealth Management, highlighted that the prospect of rate cuts bodes well for “traditional value sectors and small cap stocks.” These areas have lagged the market and are now “primed to lead the market higher as breadth expands.”

The S&P 500’s V-shaped recovery after a 20% drawdown has been remarkably strong. Jurrien Timmer of Fidelity Investments pointed out that the index remains “in the running for the fastest and strongest recovery ever.”

Equities continued to plow ahead last week, recovering from the brief growth scare a week earlier following the lackluster jobs report. The S&P 500 index continues on its V-shaped recovery track and remains in the running for the fastest and strongest recovery ever following a… pic.twitter.com/TOJFHNqKLy

— Jurrien Timmer (@TimmerFidelity) August 12, 2025

According to Louis Navellier, the bet on a September cut “jumped to over 90% from less than 84%” following the report’s release. This expectation fueled a relief rally in the stock market, with Navellier noting the market is showing “no fear of labor issues or inflation.”

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Upcoming Economic Data

Here’s what investors will be keeping an eye on Wednesday;

• Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will speak at 8:00 a.m., Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic will speak at 12:30 p.m., and Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee will speak at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Stocks In Focus:

• CoreWeave Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWV) dropped 7.56% in premarket on Wednesday after reporting mixed second-quarter financial results. Its revenue of $1.21 billion beat analyst estimates of $1.08 billion, but the adjusted loss of 27 cents per share missed estimates of a loss of 17 cents per share.
• CarParts.Com Inc. (NASDAQ:PRTS) tumbled 6.66% after reporting worse-than-expected second-quarter financial results and said it is not providing FY25 guidance as it evaluates strategic alternatives in response to its inbound interest.
• Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) was up 0.39% as it is expected to report earnings after the closing bell. Analysts estimate earnings of 98 cents per share on revenue of $14.62 billion.
• Brinker International Inc. (NYSE:EAT) was 0.032% above the flatline as analysts expect it to report earnings of $2.38 per share on revenue of $1.42 billion before the opening bell.
• Performance Food Group Co. (NYSE:PFGC) rose 0.11% as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts estimate earnings of $1.45 per share on revenue of $16.86 billion.
• 180 Life Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ:ATNF) surged 67.58% after the biotechnology company announced it had accumulated 82,186 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) tokens valued at approximately $349 million as part of its aggressive treasury strategy pivot.
• Webtoon Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:WBTN) zoomed 36.75% following second-quarter results that exceeded guidance and a strategic partnership with The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS).
• Bolt Projects Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BSLK) climbed 44.50% following robust second-quarter earnings and news of potential financing worth up to $20 million.
• Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) was up 0.18% after hitting a record on Tuesday as its Threads platform surpassed 400 million users, marking a significant milestone since its launch as a competitor to Twitter.
• CAVA Group Inc. (NYSE:CAVA) tumbled 22.83% despite an earnings-per-share beat, as its second-quarter revenue missed estimates, leading to a decline in share price due to softer same-store sales growth expectations.

Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:

Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.71% to hover around $62.72 per barrel.

Gold Spot US Dollar rose 0.18% to hover around $3,354.08 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was 0.39% lower at the 97.7150 level.

Asian markets were mostly higher on Wednesday, except Australia’s ASX 200 index. South Korea’s Kospi, India’s S&P BSE Sensex, China’s CSI 300, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 indices rose. European markets were higher in early trade.

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U.S. stock futures fell on Monday after a mixed close on Friday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower in premarket.

After the Federal appeals court temporarily reinstated Donald Trump‘s tariffs, he accused China of violating an agreement with the U.S. to ease tariffs in his Truth Social post.

However, Trump did not specify the details of this violation. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday clarified that China was withholding critical minerals it agreed to release in a trade deal the country signed with U.S. negotiators last month in Geneva.

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.44% and the two-year bond was at 3.92%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool‘s projections show markets pricing a 98.7% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its June meeting.

Futures	Change (+/-)
Dow Jones	-0.48%
S&P 500	-0.53%
Nasdaq 100	-0.68%
Russell 2000	-0.58%

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 0.53% at $586.24, while the QQQ declined 0.63% to $515.83, according to Benzinga Pro data.

Cues From Last Session:

Sectoral moves led the U.S. stocks to a mixed close on Friday, with energy, consumer discretionary, and information technology stocks posting the largest declines, while consumer staples and utilities ended higher.

Wall Street ended May on a strong note, with the S&P 500 up 6.2% and the Nasdaq soaring 9.6%, marking their best months since November 2023. The Dow gained 3.9% for the month.

Weekly gains showed the S&P 500 advancing, the Dow up 1.6%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq rising 2%.

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) shares dropped over 2% after mixed first-quarter results, while Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) surged about 12% on better-than-expected Q1 earnings and raised guidance.

Economic data revealed the University of Michigan consumer sentiment revised up to 52.2 in May from a preliminary 50.8, while the Chicago PMI fell to 40.5 from 44.6 in the prior month.

The Dow Jones index ended 54 points or 0.13% higher at 42,270.07, whereas the S&P 500 index fell 0.0081% to 5,911.69. Nasdaq Composite declined 0.28% to 19,113.77, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, tumbled 0.41% to 2,066.29.

Index	Performance (+/-)	Value
Nasdaq Composite	-0.28%	19,113.77
S&P 500	-0.0081%	5,911.69
Dow Jones	0.13%	42,270.07
Russell 2000	-0.41%	2,066.29

Insights From Analysts:

According to Bob Elliott, the CIO of Unlimited Funds, there was a “consensus” among the market participants that TACO trade or Trump Always Chickens Out’ trade is priced in, meaning investors anticipate Trump’s tariff retreats, especially now that he is embroiled in the legal battle over the validation of his levied tariffs.

He implied that TACO could pave the way for a “Run It Hot” economic environment, characterized by growth-oriented policies and sustained stimulus, further fueling market optimism.

Elliott’s post signaled a widespread belief that Trump’s possible tariff rollbacks or extensions are not only predictable but also conducive to a pro-growth economic stance.

TACO and Run It Hot are consensus at this point.

— Bob Elliott (@BobEUnlimited) June 1, 2025

Meanwhile, head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, Tom Lee, stated that a “new bull market” has emerged following the spike in the volatility gauge in April. –

“I think we had what was a miniature bear market, but has essentially rebirthed the new bull market,” he told CNBC as he expects “pretty shallow” dips from here, advising investors to consider small-cap stocks other than the Magnificent 7

“As I look at the second half, I think the small caps really have a strong case to be made, because as long as we move towards a tariff resolution, or the markets feel that way, then I think investors can actually start putting flows back into stocks other than the Mag Seven,” Lee said.

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Upcoming Economic Data

Here’s what investors will keep an eye on this week:

• On Monday, May’s S&P final U.S. manufacturing PMI will be released by 9:45 a.m. ET.
• ISM manufacturing data for May and construction spending data for April will be out by 10:00 a.m. ET.
• Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan will speak at 10:15 a.m., Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee will speak at 12:45 p.m., and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak at 1:00 p.m. ET.
• Auto sales data will also be released on Monday.
• On Tuesday, April’s factory orders and job openings data will be out by 10:00 a.m. ET.
• Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee will speak at 12:45 p.m., Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will speak at 1:00 p.m., and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan will speak at 3:30 p.m. ET.
• On Wednesday, May’s ADP employment data will be out by 8:15 a.m. ET.
• May’s S&P final U.S. services PMI will be released at 9:45 a.m., and ISM services data will be out by 10:00 a.m. ET.
• Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will speak at the Fed listens event at 10:15 a.m. ET.
• Fed Beige Book will be out by 2:00 p.m. ET.
• On Thursday, the initial jobless claims data for the week ended May 31, April U.S. trade deficit, and first quarter’s U.S. productivity data will be out by 8:30 a.m. ET.
• Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler will speak at noon, and Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker will speak at 1:30 p.m. ET.
• On Friday, May’s U.S. employment report, unemployment rate, and hourly wages data will be released by 8:30 a.m. ET.
• April’s consumer credit data will be announced at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Stocks In Focus:

• Campbell’s Co. (NASDAQ:CPB) rose 2.32% in premarket on Monday as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 66 cents per share on revenue of $2.43 billion, before the opening bell.
• Science Applications International Corp. (NASDAQ:SAIC) was up 0.29% ahead of its earnings, which are supposed to be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect earnings of $2.13 per share on revenue of $1.87 billion.
• Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:CRDO) declined 1.03% as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 28 cents per share on revenue of $160.16 million, after the closing bell.
• Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:SNY) advanced 0.32% after it announced plans to acquire Blueprint Medicines Corp. (NASDAQ:BPMC), which jumped 26.78%, for $9.5 billion.
• Brand Engagement Network Inc. (NASDAQ:BNAI) surged 63.73% after its plans to acquire Cataneo GmbH for $19.5 million were extended, with $550,000 paid so far.
• Plus Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:PSTV) gained 37.05% after its cancer drug REYOBIQ extended patient survival to 17 months.
• Ryvyl Inc. (NASDAQ:RVYL) climbed 26.19% after it received an extension from Nasdaq to regain compliance with listing requirements after failing to meet minimum stockholders’ equity criteria last week.

Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:

Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 3.55% to hover around $62.95 per barrel.

Gold Spot US Dollar rose 1.78% to hover around $3,348.94 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.64% at the 98.6940 level.

Asian markets closed lower on Friday except South Korea’s Kospi index. Australia’s ASX 200, China’s CSI 300, India’s S&P BSE Sensex, Japan’s Nikkei 225, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng indices declined. European markets were lower in early trade.

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