October 3, 2025

Markets:

Stock futures rose Friday after the market recorded new highs in the previous session, driven by strength in the artificial intelligence trade that appeared to overpower concerns about the U.S. government shutdown.

The three major U.S. indexes climbed to record levels on Thursday, buoyed by gains in Nvidia, which also hit an all-time high.

The government shutdown, which entered its third day on Friday, has exacerbated investors’ underlying concerns this year about macroeconomic and policy headwinds, inflation risks and a slowing labor market. Investors are waiting to see how long the shutdown will persist to gauge the seriousness of its economic repercussions. To be sure, shutdowns have not been market-moving events in the past.

The shutdown also has led to an economic data blackout. The Labor Department’s pause on virtually all activity has blocked the Friday release of the September nonfarm payrolls report, lessening the amount of economic data the Federal Reserve can factor into its interest rate decision at its October meeting. However, it also removes a factor that could lend pressure to stocks.

Portfolio:

Another great start to the month and the quarter.  We keep trying to tell everyone whats building and what to prepare for.  I truly believe few understand the opportunity they have over the next 24 months.  It's a shame as we still receive emails calling for market tops and corrections.  Remember folks, disbelief is the fuel this rally needs!  The hated one continues to march higher!

Great day yesterday for the portfolio and booked a number of trades.  ONDS and CIFR really delivered and ONDS continues to be our gem,

We enter the final trading session holding one trade in EOSE.  We want to now set our sights on adding several new opportunities over the next few sessions.  Please be ready.