Morning Dose: Tech High, Healthcare Dives Nasdaq Soars, Dow Plummets
A quick analysis of today’s market outlook and key trading opportunities to start your day.
Intro & Market Mood
The Morning Dose – Everything You Need to Know Before the Market Opens
Good morning traders! It’s Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, and we’re diving into the market where the earnings floodgates have officially opened. Today, we’re seeing a split-screen market with the Nasdaq futures up about 160 points while the Dow is down nearly 250 points, setting the stage for a volatile open.
Overnight Headlines
- Nasdaq futures are soaring, up 160 points
- Dow futures are down almost 250 points
- Tech sector is surging ahead of big tech earnings reports, while healthcare stocks like UnitedHealth, Humana, and CVS are struggling
Economic Announcements
Consumer Confidence data is set to drop at 10 AM, adding to the morning’s market dynamics.
Earnings Highlights
- General Motors (GM): Beats EPS expectations by 24 cents, revenue slightly misses but fiscal year ’26 earnings guidance holds steady.
- United Parcel Service (UPS): Beats on top and bottom lines, guides revenue above consensus for the full year.
Top Movers
- UnitedHealth (UNH): Down about 16% due to policy headlines despite beating earnings per share expectations.
- South Korean stocks: Rally as market shrugs off Trump’s threats of a 25% tariff on South Korean imports.
Quick Trade Ideas
Technical Analysis: Watch for breakout levels at 700 on the SPY and 635 on the QQQ. Mega-cap lift driving Nasdaq gains with cautious internal breadth signals.
Trade Ideas: Look for a continuation play in JLL in the commercial real estate sector and exercise caution in trying to catch falling knives like UnitedHealth.
Key Takeaway
Prepare for a volatile open with a split market sentiment. Focus on watching key resistance and support levels for potential breakouts or reversals.