Morning Dose: Bulls Run Wild Tech Titans Signal Surge
A quick analysis of today’s market outlook and key trading opportunities to start your day.
Intro & Market Mood
Welcome to The Morning Dose – Everything You Need to Know Before the Market Opens. It is Monday, December 22nd, 2025. We have a holiday-shortened week ahead of us, but looking at the screens this morning, it seems the bulls are showing no signs of taking a break.
Overnight Headlines
- Nvidia (NVDA): Up 2% in pre-market trading as reports suggest starting chip shipments to China
- Tesla (TSLA): Up over 1% as Delaware Supreme Court reinstates CEO’s 2018 pay package
- Rocket Lab (RKLB): Awarded $800M contract for satellite constellation, stock up 4%
Economic Announcements
Quiet day on the macro front with no economic data releases scheduled or significant earnings reports to note. Cleveland Fed President expects rates to remain unchanged for some months.
Earnings Highlights
No earnings reports of note today. Tomorrow brings a full data slate.
Top Movers
- MicroStrategy (MSTR), Coinbase (COIN), Robinhood (HOOD): Crypto proxies soaring in pre-market trading
- Cytokinetics (CYTK): Biotech stock up near 2% on FDA approval for heart medication
Quick Trade Ideas
The market mood is bullish. Consider focusing on Tech, Energy, and crypto-related stocks. Watch for initial gap-ups to potentially reverse before finding the trend. Stick to relative strength leaders and watch for liquidity drying up as the holiday week progresses.
Key Takeaway
Today’s trading environment favors a cautious ‘buy the dip’ strategy but be wary of potential early sell-offs. Stay nimble, follow the momentum, and trade smart amidst the holiday market conditions.