Morning Dose: Tech Surge SpaceX, OpenAI, & Anthropic IPO Buzz
A quick analysis of today’s market outlook and key trading opportunities to start your day.
Intro & Market Mood
Speaker 1: “Happy New Year and welcome to The Morning Dose – Everything You Need to Know Before the Market Opens! I’m your host, and we are kicking off 2026 with some serious energy on the screens.”
Speaker 2: “Good morning! It looks like traders finally decided to show up for work. We missed that Santa Claus rally last week, but looking at the futures this morning? It feels like Santa just got stuck in traffic and arrived today.”
Speaker 1: “Better late than never, right? I’m seeing green across the board. Walk me through the pre-market numbers.”
Speaker 2: “S&P 500 futures are up about 40 points, sitting near 6934. The Nasdaq is up over 260 points. It’s a risk-on morning.”
Overnight Headlines
Speaker 2: “Reports indicate the Trump administration is delaying tariffs on upholstered furniture, boosting market sentiment.”
Speaker 1: “Warren Buffett announces retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, with the stock showing resilience in pre-market trading.”
Speaker 2: “Tech sector buzz as SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic gear up for IPOs, igniting investor excitement.”
Economic Announcements
Speaker 2: “Watch out for Manufacturing PMI at 9:45 AM Eastern, followed by Construction Spending at 10:00 AM. Stay alert for market reactions.”
Earnings Highlights
Speaker 2: “Baidu surges on AI chip unit listing news, while Nio and Xpeng rise on strong delivery numbers. Tesla anticipates a 11% sales decline but shows upward movement in pre-market trading.”
Speaker 2: “Outlook Therapeutics faces a significant drop due to FDA issues, signaling caution in the biotech sector.”
Top Movers
Speaker 2: “Key movers include Baidu, Nio, Xpeng in the green, while Outlook Therapeutics struggles. Tesla defies sales dip expectations with a positive pre-market movement.”
Quick Trade Ideas
Speaker 2: “For the S&P, watch 690 as resistance and 680 as support. Nasdaq ceilings at 625, support at 615. Keep an eye on VXX for market sentiment shifts.”
Speaker 2: “Preferred sectors include resilient tech and consumer discretionary, with caution advised for the energy sector.”
Key Takeaway
Speaker 1: “Buy the dip cautiously and maintain agile risk management strategies to navigate the potential market volatility.”
Speaker 2: “Stay alert, stay safe, and let’s aim for profitable trades in 2026. This has been The Morning Dose. Good luck, trade safe, and we’ll catch you on the next one!”