October 16, 2025

Makrets:

U.S. stock futures were higher Thursday after big banks’ better-than-expected earnings and strong revenue forecasts from big technology firms shifted investors’ focus from a spate of recent escalations in the U.S.-China trade war.

Several Big Tech stocks buoyed futures early Thursday. Nvidia shares were up 1.2% in premarket trading, while Broadcom’s stock rose 1.7% after Taiwan Semiconductor, which produces chips for Nvidia, raised its 2025 revenue guidance to mid-30% growth from roughly 30% and reiterated its plan to commit up to $42 billion to capital expenditures by the end of this year. Taiwan Semiconductor also reported a nearly 40% surge in third-quarter profit.

Salesforce’s shares jumped 6%, marking the best performance among Dow members in early trading, after the software company gave better-than-expected long-term targets seeing revenue of more than $60 billion in 2030. Memory chip maker Micron added to the tech gains, jumping 3.6% before the bell after getting a bullish call from UBS.

Investors are also keeping a watchful eye as the U.S. government shutdown continues for a third week. The stoppage has led to an indefinite shutdown of crucial economic data releases from federal agencies, giving traders less information at a time when concerns about the labor market, the effect of tariffs on consumers, high interest rates and historically elevated market valuations all remain top of mind.

Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor traded more than 1% after the chipmaker reported a 39% profit surge. Revenue also jumped 30% from the year-earlier period.

Portfolio:

I hope everyone is paying close attention to early earnings statements—especially those highlighting AI. We’re seeing historic numbers, and this is still just the early stage.

We enter today’s session holding positions in CCCX, ONDS, CDZI, and TSLL.

Yes, short-term headline risk is very much in play—but that’s precisely where short-term traders find their biggest opportunities. The broader trend remains strong and intact, with higher lows continuing to form and build a solid foundation. Don’t let short-lived volatility—like Friday’s move—cloud your judgment. Stay focused.

We’re heading into what could be a glorious Q4, with tech earnings on deck and seasonal tailwinds aligning. The runway for growth here is historic. You have a rare window to capture serious upside—don’t talk yourself out of it because of short-term uncertainty.

If trade headlines or China-related noise push anyone to the sidelines, they’ll likely miss the real move that follows. Every cycle, people wait for the perfect entry—then when it’s handed to them, they hesitate, only to chase later.

That chase phase hasn’t started yet. It’s coming—and we’ll be ready for it.