Trading News you "can't" use Nov 6, 2025

Nov 06, 2025

Friday’s market ( gap & crap)

Market Open & US Equities

Pre-market futures are mixed with S&P 500 contracts up 0.2% amid optimism over potential Fed rate cuts, but Nasdaq futures dip 0.1% on tech sector rotation concerns. Actionable: Consider long positions in defensive sectors like utilities (e.g., XLU ETF) if yields rise above 4.2%; watch for SPY breakout above 580 for bullish confirmation.
Apple (AAPL) shares slide 1.5% in pre-market after reports of weakening iPhone demand in China; analysts cut PT to $220. Actionable: Trim longs or initiate shorts below $210 support, targeting $195 if volume spikes.

Bitcoin holds above $68K despite overnight volatility, buoyed by ETF inflows topping $500M; Ethereum eyes $2,600 resistance post-SEC approval rumors for staking ETFs. Actionable: Buy BTC dips to $66K for swing trade to $72K; avoid ETH longs until confirmed volume >$20B daily.
ZeroHedge highlights Solana network congestion risks amid meme coin frenzy, with SOL down 2% to $145. Actionable: Short SOL if it fails $150, with stop above $155; monitor for outage alerts as sell trigger.

Oil prices rebound with WTI crude at $72/bbl (+1.2%) on Middle East supply disruption fears from Yemen strikes. Actionable: Long USO ETF above $14, targeting $15.50; hedge with puts if OPEC+ output hikes announced.
Gold dips to $2,650/oz as dollar strengthens, but FirstSquawk notes central bank buying could cap downside. Actionable: Accumulate GLD on pullbacks to $2,620, with $2,700 upside if DXY breaks 105.

Escalating US-China trade rhetoric weighs on semis; TSMC warns of 5% revenue hit from tariffs. Actionable: Reduce exposure to SMH ETF, rotate to domestic plays like TSM alternatives; short NVDA below $130.
Fed speakers signal no rush on cuts despite soft payrolls; 10Y yield climbs to 4.18%. Actionable: Fade bond rallies (short TLT above $95); favor value stocks over growth if yields hold >4.15%.

Qualcomm CEO optimistic on automotive and personal AI devices. Actionable: Long QCOM above $170, targeting $180; stop below $165. Risk level: Low (fast-growing sector with positive guidance).
Microsoft forms superintelligence AI team led by Suleyman. Actionable: Accumulate MSFT on dips to $410, targeting $430 amid AI hype. Risk level: Medium (zero-sum AI game emerging per Goldman).
AstraZeneca shares up 3.7% on earnings call. Actionable: Long AZN above $80, targeting $85; trail stops. Risk level: Low (positive momentum post-earnings).
Novo Nordisk raises bid in Metsara takeover fight. Actionable: Monitor NVO for longs above $120, targeting $130 on deal closure. Risk level: Medium (takeover uncertainty).
UBS to liquidate funds with heavy top brands exposure. Actionable: Avoid luxury sector ETFs like LUXE; short if below key supports. Risk level: High (brand-specific risks in volatile markets).
Air Products plans to cut capex to $2.5B annually post-projects. Actionable: Trim longs in APD if below $280, targeting re-entry at $260. Risk level: Medium (cost-cutting positive but capex reduction signals caution).