Morning Dose: Tech Turmoil, Retail Rave Opportunity in Chaos
A quick analysis of today’s market outlook and key trading opportunities to start your day.
Intro & Market Mood
Speaker 1: “Welcome to The Morning Dose – Everything You Need to Know Before the Market Opens. It is Friday, December 12th, 2025. I hope you’re ready to close out the week!”
Speaker 2: “I am ready, but looking at these futures, the market seems a little hungover from yesterday.”
Speaker 1: “It really is a tale of two markets this morning. We’ve got the Dow sitting pretty after hitting record highs yesterday, but the Nasdaq and S&P are struggling. What is dragging the tech sector down?”
Speaker 2: “It’s the hangover from Oracle, and now Broadcom is joining the pity party. We are seeing a distinct rotation. Money is flowing out of the high-flying AI and Tech names and parking itself in cyclicals and small-caps.”
Overnight Headlines
Speaker 1: “Let’s talk about Broadcom. They just dropped earnings. They beat on EPS, beat on revenue, guided higher, and even hiked the dividend. Yet, the stock is trading down almost six percent pre-market. What gives?”
Speaker 2: “Classic ‘sell the news’ reaction. The expectations for these AI hardware names are sky-high. Even a beat isn’t good enough if it doesn’t blow the roof off. It’s weighing heavy on the entire semi space this morning.”
Economic Announcements
Speaker 1: “Money talks. Speaking of money flowing, have you seen the cannabis sector this morning? It is a sea of green.”
Speaker 2: “Pun intended? But yes, this is huge. Reports are out that President Trump is expected to cut federal restrictions and reclassify marijuana as a Schedule Three drug. The sector is on fire. Tilray, Canopy Growth… they are gapping up twenty percent or more.”
Earnings Highlights
Speaker 1: “So, tech is under pressure. But retail? Specifically, athleisure? That is a different story. Lululemon is absolutely ripping.”
Speaker 2: “Yeah, Lulu is up nearly ten percent. They crushed earnings estimates by thirty-eight cents. But here is the kicker, the CEO, Calvin McDonald, is stepping down.”
Top Movers
Speaker 1: “Is this a trade, or is it just noise?”
Speaker 2: “It is a high-velocity momentum trade. If you’re quick, there is money to be made, but these names are volatile. Don’t marry them, just date them.”
Quick Trade Ideas
Speaker 1: “And for the Nasdaq?”
Speaker 2: “The Qs are sitting on support around 621. That is the line in the sand. If tech keeps selling off, that level is going to be tested early.”
Key Takeaway
Speaker 1: “What is the play for today? Where should traders be looking?”
Speaker 2: “Stay away from software. The charts look soft there. I’d keep an eye on the semiconductor dip—see if buyers step in later. And honestly, keep watching those small-caps and cyclicals. That is where the relative strength is right now.”
Speaker 1: “That’s it for today. Thanks for listening to The Morning Dose. Good luck out there, and have a great weekend!”