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⚡ KEY THINGS TO KNOW HEADING INTO THURSDAY'S SESSION

MAJOR CATALYSTS OVERNIGHT:

• 💰 Salesforce (CRM) crushes earnings - Stock +2.9% AH to $245.68 after beating on all metrics

• ❄️ Snowflake (SNOW) beats but guides cautious - Down -7% AH to $245 on margin compression concerns

• 🔥 Palantir launches Chain Reaction with NVDA - New AI infrastructure platform could unlock massive revenue

• 🌍 Trump says "Putin wants to end the war" - Ukraine peace talks creating geopolitical rotation opportunity

• 📊 S&P 500 Futures hovering at 6,868 (+6 pts) - Bulls attempting to hold key support into economic data

• ₿ Bitcoin surges back above $93,000 (+7% in 24h) - Fifth straight day of ETF inflows signals institutional return

ECONOMIC CALENDAR TODAY (All Times EST):

• 7:30 AM - Challenger Job Cuts Report

• 8:30 AM - Jobless Claims (Est: 225K)

• 8:30 AM - International Trade Balance

• 10:30 AM - EIA Natural Gas Report

• 11:00 AM - Treasury Buyback & 3-Year Note Announcement

🎯 VERIFIED MARKET PRICES (As of Dec 3, 2025 Close)

Major Indices:

• SPY: $683.89 (+0.35%) - Closed: $683.89 | After Hours: $683.71

• QQQ: $623.68 (+0.03%)

• IWM: $249.40 (-0.09%)

• DIA: $480.15 (+0.87%)

Key Momentum Stocks (Verified Close Prices):

• CRM (Salesforce): $238.72 → $245.68 AH (+2.92%) ✅ EARNINGS BEAT

• SNOW (Snowflake): $265.00 → $245.58 AH (-7.33%) ⚠️ MARGIN GUIDANCE CONCERN

• NVDA (Nvidia): $179.59 (-1.03%) → $179.95 AH

• PLTR (Palantir): ~$175.75 (Chain Reaction Launch) 🚀

• META (Meta): $639.60 (+0.93%)

• AMZN (Amazon): $232.38 (+0.71%)

Crypto Markets:

• BTC: $93,054 (+2.15% / 24h) - Reclaimed $93K support

• ETH: $3,190.45 (+3.78%)

• SOL: $143.19 (+1.05%)

📰 BREAKING NEWS & MAJOR MARKET CATALYSTS

🏆 TOP EARNINGS MOVERS

SALESFORCE (CRM) - STRONG BUY SETUP ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Close: $238.72 | After Hours: $245.68 (+2.92%)

Q3 FY2026 Results:

• EPS: $3.25 vs $2.86 est (+13.6% beat)

• Revenue: $10.26B vs $10.27B est (in-line)

• Q4 Revenue Guide: $9.90B-$10.10B vs $10.05B est

• Full Year Guide Raised: $37.8B-$38B

Key Takeaways:

• Agentforce AI platform seeing "record-breaking" adoption

• Data Cloud + AI ARR now $1.2B+ (120% YoY growth)

• Operating margin expansion continues

• Analyst PT: $325-$330 (38% upside from current levels)

TRADE SETUP:

• Entry Zone: $240-$244 (current AH levels)

• Target 1: $260 (+6.5%)

• Target 2: $280 (+14.8%)

• Stop Loss: $232 (-3.3%)

• Rating: 9/10 - AI monetization story accelerating

SNOWFLAKE (SNOW) - CAUTIOUS / WAIT FOR DIP ⚠️⚠️

Close: $265.00 | After Hours: $245.58 (-7.33%)

Q3 Results:

• EPS: $0.35 vs $0.31 est (+12.9% beat)

• Revenue: $1.21B vs $1.18B est (+2.5% beat)

• Product Revenue: $1.16B (+29% YoY)

• Q4 Product Revenue Guide: $1.195B-$1.20B (+27% YoY)

Concern:

• Q4 Operating Margin Guide: 7% vs 11% in Q3 (significant compression)

• Market reacting negatively to margin outlook despite revenue beat

TRADE SETUP:

• Wait for: $240-$245 dip zone for entry

• Target: $270-$280 (bounce play)

• Rating: 5/10 - Volatile, wait for stabilization

🤖 AI INFRASTRUCTURE MEGA-CATALYST

PALANTIR (PLTR) x NVIDIA (NVDA) - CHAIN REACTION PLATFORM 🔥🔥🔥

PLTR Close: ~$175.75 | NVDA Close: $179.59

BREAKING: Chain Reaction Launch

Palantir announced Chain Reaction, an AI operating system designed to accelerate American AI infrastructure buildout. This is NOT just software - this is the coordination layer for the entire AI power/data center ecosystem.

Founding Partners:

• Nvidia (NVDA) - GPU compute and AI platforms

• CenterPoint Energy (CNP) - Grid infrastructure and power delivery

What It Does:

• Solves AI infrastructure bottleneck (power, permitting, construction)

• Coordinates utilities, data centers, developers to forecast power demand

• Accelerates gigawatt-scale AI data center construction

• Integrates Nvidia CUDA-X libraries with Palantir AIP/Ontology

Why This Matters: AI doesn't scale without power. Data centers consume electricity like small cities. Chain Reaction is positioning Palantir as THE coordination software layer for America's AI infrastructure build-out.

TRADE IMPLICATIONS:

• PLTR: Expansion beyond software into critical infrastructure layer

• NVDA: Deepens enterprise ecosystem dominance

• CNP: Utility play on AI power demand surge

PALANTIR (PLTR) TRADE SETUP:

• Entry: $170-$176 (current zone)

• Target 1: $188 (+7.0%)

• Target 2: $205 (+16.7%)

• Stop: $165 (-6.0%)

• Rating: 8/10 - Infrastructure play with government/enterprise tailwinds

🌍 GEOPOLITICAL CATALYST: TRUMP-PUTIN PEACE TALKS

"PUTIN WANTS TO END THE WAR" - TRUMP

Overnight Development:

• Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held 5-hour meeting with Putin in Moscow

• Trump states Putin's "impression was he would like to see the war ended"

• No breakthrough yet, but talks continue with Ukraine delegation coming to US

• Kremlin accepted "some US proposals" but negotiations ongoing

Market Implications:

• Defense Sector Rotation: May see profit-taking if peace deal materializes

• Energy Sector: Potential relief rally if geopolitical premium eases

• European Markets: Bullish for EU stability trade

• Dollar: Could weaken on reduced safe-haven demand

• Reconstruction Plays: CAT, DE, X (US Steel) - Ukraine rebuilding theme

TRUMP MOMENTUM TRADES: Watch for Trump administration policy catalysts:

• Tariff announcements (USMCA withdrawal discussions)

• Fed Chair nomination (Kevin Hassett 75% probability per Kalshi markets)

• Infrastructure/energy policy shifts

GEOPOLITICAL TRADE SETUPS:

• Energy Relief Play: Monitor XLE, CVX, COP for rotation

• Defense Sector: LMT, RTX, NOC may see volatility

• Reconstruction Theme: CAT, DE (long-term positioning)

🔥 SECTOR ROTATION & MONEY FLOW ANALYSIS

BULLISH SECTORS (Next 24-48 Hours):

1. SOFTWARE / CLOUD 🟢🟢🟢

Leaders: CRM, PLTR, HIMS, AVGO

• Salesforce earnings beat igniting sector rotation back into quality SaaS

• Cloud infrastructure spending resilient despite macro concerns

• AI software monetization proving out (Agentforce, Chain Reaction)

2. SEMICONDUCTORS / AI CHIPS 🟢🟢

Leaders: NVDA, AVGO, AMD, AMKR

• Nvidia lobbying win (Congress rejects chip export restrictions)

• Palantir partnership expanding TAM

• Susquehanna raises AVGO PT to $450 from $400

AVGO Trade:

• Entry: $378-$382

• Target: $420-$450 (+11-18%)

• Stop: $370

• Rating: 7/10

3. CRYPTO / BLOCKCHAIN 🟢🟢🟢

Leaders: BTC, ETH, SOL, COIN, MSTR

• Bitcoin: 5-day ETF inflow streak ($120M BlackRock, $22M Fidelity on Dec 2)

• Breaking above $93K psychological resistance

• Fear & Greed Index: 22 (Fear) - room for sentiment improvement

• Vanguard adding crypto ETF access = mainstream institutional gateway

BTC Trade Setup:

• Current: $93,054

• Support: $90,000-$91,000

• Resistance: $99,000 (next major level)

• Target: $105,000-$110,000 (month-end)

• Invalidation: Break below $87,000

• Rating: 8/10 - ETF flows supporting

4. CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 🟢

Leaders: COST, AMZN, FIVE

• Costco (COST): November comp +7% ex-gas/FX - Strong holiday momentum

• Five Below (FIVE): $163.15 (+6% AH) - Crushed earnings, raised FY26 guide

• Amazon (AMZN): Plans to cut USPS ties, build own delivery network (moat deepening)

BEARISH / ROTATE OUT 🔴

1. PAYMENTS 🔴

Losers: PYPL

• JPMorgan downgrades PayPal to Neutral from Overweight

• Sector headwinds from fintech competition

2. SELECT BIOTECH 🔴

Watch: High-beta biotech without catalysts may underperform

💎 HIGH-CONVICTION TRADE IDEAS FOR DECEMBER 4-5

⭐ TRADE #1: SALESFORCE (CRM) - SWING LONG

Rating: 9/10 | Risk: Medium | Timeframe: 5-10 days

Setup:

• After-hours pop to $245 on earnings beat

• Agentforce AI adoption accelerating (25% of new logos, 50% of use cases)

• Analyst targets $325-$330 (38% upside)

• Down -29% YTD = oversold quality name

Entry Strategy:

• Zone 1: $240-$242 (gap fill potential)

• Zone 2: $244-$247 (current AH levels)

Targets:

• T1: $260 (+6.5%) - Take 33% off

• T2: $280 (+14.8%) - Take 33% off

• T3: $300 (+22.5%) - Runner

Stop Loss: $232 (-3.3% from $240 entry)

Catalysts:

• Informatica acquisition integration (adds $3B+ ARR potential)

• Q4 guide beat setup

• AI software sector rotation

⭐ TRADE #2: PALANTIR (PLTR) - AI INFRASTRUCTURE PLAY

Rating: 8/10 | Risk: Medium-High | Timeframe: 2-4 weeks

Setup:

• Chain Reaction launch with Nvidia = new TAM unlock

• AI infrastructure bottleneck solving software

• Government + commercial dual exposure

• +133% YTD but pullback from $188 highs

Entry Strategy:

• Zone 1: $170-$173 (20-day EMA support)

• Zone 2: $165-$168 (dip buy if broader market corrects)

Targets:

• T1: $188 (+9.4%) - Previous resistance

• T2: $205 (+19.4%) - Extension target

• T3: $220 (+28.1%) - Moonshot

Stop Loss: $163 (-4.1% from $170 entry)

Catalysts:

• Chain Reaction enterprise adoption

• Q4 earnings (late Jan 2026)

• Government contract announcements

⭐ TRADE #3: BITCOIN (BTC) - CRYPTO MOMENTUM

Rating: 8/10 | Risk: High | Timeframe: 1-3 weeks

Setup:

• Fifth straight day of ETF inflows

• Reclaimed $93K after dip to $84K

• Bank of America recommending 4% crypto allocation

• Vanguard adding crypto ETF access = institutional floodgates

Entry Strategy:

• Current: $93,054 (market price)

• Dip Buy: $90,000-$91,500 (if pullback)

Targets:

• T1: $99,000 (+6.4%) - Next resistance

• T2: $105,000 (+12.8%) - Psychological level

• T3: $120,000 (+28.9%) - Month-end moonshot

Stop Loss: $87,000 (-6.5%)

Catalysts:

• Continued ETF inflows

• December Fed rate cut (likely)

• Year-end institutional FOMO

⭐ TRADE #4: NVIDIA (NVDA) - CHIP REBOUND

Rating: 7/10 | Risk: Medium | Timeframe: 1-2 weeks

Setup:

• Congress rejects chip export restrictions = major lobbying win

• Palantir Chain Reaction partnership expands ecosystem

• Down from $207 highs = entry opportunity

• Data center demand remains robust

Entry Strategy:

• Current: $179.59

• Dip Buy: $175-$177 (if market weakness)

Targets:

• T1: $190 (+5.8%)

• T2: $200 (+11.4%)

• T3: $215 (+19.7%)

Stop Loss: $172 (-4.2%)

Catalysts:

• Blackwell chip demand

• H100/H20 pricing power

• AI infrastructure buildout (Palantir Chain Reaction)

⭐ TRADE #5: FIVE BELOW (FIVE) - EARNINGS MOMENTUM

Rating: 7/10 | Risk: Medium | Timeframe: 3-5 days

Setup:

• Earnings beat: $0.68 vs $0.25 est (+172% beat!)

• Revenue: $1.04B vs $0.98B est

• Raised FY26 EPS and revenue guidance above consensus

• +6% after-hours to $163.15

Entry Strategy:

• Entry: $162-$165 (on open or small dip)

Targets:

• T1: $172 (+5.5%)

• T2: $180 (+10.4%)

Stop Loss: $157 (-3.7%)

Catalyst: Post-earnings momentum + holiday retail strength

📊 S&P 500 FUTURES ($ES) KEY LEVELS

Current: 6,868.00 (+0.09%)

Resistance Levels:

• 6,873 - LB Long Breakout (overnight high)

• 6,880 - H4 Short Breakout

• 6,900 - Psychological / Round number

• 6,920 - L4 Short Breakout

Support Levels:

• 6,860 - Immediate support

• 6,840 - L1 Long (critical bull support)

• 6,820 - L4 Short Breakout

• 6,802 - L5 SR Target (major support zone)

Trading Range: 6,820 - 6,880 (tight consolidation)

Bias: Slightly bullish above 6,860. Watch for breakout above 6,880 for continuation to 6,920.

🌐 BITCOIN & CRYPTO SENTIMENT BREAKDOWN

Market Overview:

• Total Crypto Market Cap: $3.25T (+7.4% in 24h)

• BTC Dominance: 59.4%

• Fear & Greed Index: 22 (Fear → Opportunity)

Institutional Flow:

US Spot Bitcoin ETF Inflows (5-Day Streak):

• Dec 2: $120.1M (BlackRock IBIT) + $22M (Fidelity FBTC) + $7.4M (Bitwise BITB)

• Total: $58.5M net inflows

• Significance: After brutal November outflows (-$3.48B), tide is turning

Key Crypto Movers:

• BTC: $93,054 (+2.15% / 24h)

• ETH: $3,190 (+5.86%) - Outperforming BTC

• SOL: $144.97 (+4.32%) - Ecosystem growth continuing

• DOGE: $0.15 (+3.64%) - Meme coin resilience

Upcoming Catalysts:

• December Fed Rate Cut: 80% probability (supports risk assets)

• Vanguard ETF Access: Mainstream institutional gateway opening

• Bank of America 4% Allocation Recommendation: Legitimizes crypto in portfolios

• Year-End FOMO: Historically strong December for crypto

Technical Setup:

• Bitcoin reclaimed 50-day MA ($90,234) ✅

• RSI: Upper 50s (mid-trend strength, not overbought)

• Next resistance: $99,000

• Critical support: $87,000

Trade Recommendation: Accumulate dips to $90K-$91.5K, target $105K-$120K by month-end

🏛️ WHITE HOUSE & POLITICAL IMPACT

Trump Administration Market Impact:

Ukraine Peace Negotiations:

• Trump envoys met Putin for 5 hours in Moscow

• "Putin wants to end the war" - Trump

• Ukrainian delegation invited to US for follow-up talks

• Market Impact: Positive for risk assets, potential defense sector rotation

Economic Policy:

• USMCA Withdrawal Discussions: Politico reports Trump could withdraw from trade agreement next year

• Fed Chair Nomination: Kevin Hassett 75% odds (per Kalshi prediction markets)

• Tariff Policy: Ongoing discussions, potential market volatility trigger

Trump-Related Sectors to Watch:

• Energy: Domestic production focus

• Defense: Budget/policy shifts on Ukraine

• Infrastructure: Rebuild America focus

• Financial Deregulation: Bank stock tailwinds

📈 ADDITIONAL HOT TRADES & NEWS

HIMS (Hims & Hers) - Expansion Play 🚀

Close: $37.07 (flat)

• Catalyst: Now serving customers in Canada (expansion news)

• Option Activity: 1/16 $37 calls bought before close yesterday

• Setup: Watch for breakout above $38, target $40-$42

• Rating: 6/10

TOAST (TOST) - JPMorgan Upgrade ⭐

• Upgrade: Overweight from Neutral at JPMorgan

• Thesis: Payments platform gaining merchant traction

• Setup: Entry on dip to $34-$35, target $40+

• Rating: 6/10

AMKR (Amkor Technology) - Semiconductor Packaging 🔥

Price: ~$43-44

• Strength: 10-day +39.77%

• Options: Jan 44 calls active

• Catalyst: AI chip packaging demand

• Setup: Momentum continuation play

• Rating: 6/10

USAR (USA Rare Earth) 🇺🇸

• News: Subsidiary Less Common Metals signs supply agreement with Solvay and Arnold Magnetic Technologies

• Thesis: Ex-China rare earth metals supply chain

• Rating: 5/10 - Speculative, low liquidity

🎯 SECTOR PERFORMANCE SNAPSHOT

Today's Best Performing Sectors:

1. Energy: +1.87% 🟢

2. Financials: +1.34% 🟢

3. Consumer Discretionary: +1.08% 🟢

4. Industrials: +0.95% 🟢

Today's Worst Performing Sectors:

1. Utilities: -0.32% 🔴

2. Communication Services: -0.09% 🔴

3. Technology: +0.24% (underperforming despite AI news)

Money Rotation:

• INTO: Value, Financials, Energy (cyclical rotation)

• OUT OF: Defensive utilities, some tech profit-taking

• WATCH: Tech re-entry on dips (CRM earnings could spark rotation back)

📰 ADDITIONAL MARKET-MOVING NEWS

Global Markets:

• Japan Nikkei: +2.3% (Tech shares rally)

• Japan 10-Year Yield: 1.94% (highest since 2007) - BoJ assessing neutral rate

• China: Deploying largest naval show of force to date across East Asian waters (geopolitical risk)

Corporate News:

• Amazon (AMZN): Mulls ending USPS partnership, building own delivery network by late 2026

• Meta (META): EU opens antitrust probe into WhatsApp AI tools policy

• Macron Warning: French President warns US could "betray" Ukraine (geopolitical headline risk)

Regulatory:

• Nvidia Congress Win: GAIN AI Act rejected (would have restricted chip exports)

• Fed Policy: December rate cut odds remain elevated despite mixed data

🎓 TRADING STRATEGY & RISK MANAGEMENT

Overall Market Strategy for December 4:

Bullish Setup:

• Earnings beats (CRM) supporting quality names

• Crypto momentum building (BTC ETF inflows)

• Geopolitical progress (Ukraine talks)

• Seasonality: December historically strong (Santa Rally potential)

Key Risks:

• Jobless Claims data at 8:30 AM (volatility trigger)

• SNOW weakness could pressure cloud/SaaS

• Geopolitical headline risk (China naval activity, Ukraine negotiations)

• Overbought short-term conditions

Recommended Approach:

1. Wait for data (8:30 AM Jobless Claims) before aggressive entries

2. Scale into positions (don't FOMO chase)

3. Tight stops (market can reverse quickly on headlines)

4. Take profits at T1 targets (lock in gains)

5. Trail stops on runners

Position Sizing Guide:

• High Conviction (9-10/10): 3-5% of portfolio

• Medium Conviction (7-8/10): 2-3% of portfolio

• Speculative (5-6/10): 1% or less

• Max total exposure: 15-20% (keep dry powder)

💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS & TRADE FOCUS

Top 3 Themes to Trade:

1. AI Software Monetization (CRM, PLTR) - Earnings proving out revenue models

2. Crypto Institutional Adoption (BTC, ETH, COIN) - ETF flows + Vanguard access

3. Geopolitical De-escalation (Peace talks rotation plays)

Best Setups for Tomorrow:

• #1: Salesforce (CRM) - Buy the AH pop, target $260-$280

• #2: Bitcoin (BTC) - Ride ETF flow momentum to $99K-$105K

• #3: Palantir (PLTR) - Chain Reaction launch = infrastructure unlock

Avoid / Wait:

• Snowflake (SNOW) - Wait for $240-245 dip

• High-multiple software without catalysts - Valuation risk persists

• PYPL - JPM downgrade = avoid near-term

🔔 ECONOMIC DATA TO WATCH (December 4)

8:30 AM EST - JOBLESS CLAIMS:

• Estimate: 225K

• Previous: 220K

• Impact: HIGH - Labor market health indicator

• Trade Implication: Below 225K = bullish, Above 230K = concern

8:30 AM EST - INTERNATIONAL TRADE:

• Impact: MEDIUM - Dollar strength indicator

• Trade Implication: Watch for tariff policy implications

10:30 AM EST - NATURAL GAS REPORT:

• Impact: MEDIUM for energy sector

• Trade Implication: Monitor XLE, natural gas producers

🎯 FINAL PRE-MARKET GAMEPLAN

9:30 AM Open Strategy:

1. Watch first 15 minutes for direction (data at 8:30 AM will set tone)

2. CRM entry: Look for dip to $242-244, don't chase above $248

3. BTC: Already positioned? Hold. New entry on any dip to $91K-92K

4. PLTR: Patient entry $170-173, avoid FOMO above $178

5. NVDA: Watch for dip to $177-179 for entry

Risk Management Rules:

• Stop losses are MANDATORY - No exceptions

• Don't average down losers - Cut losses quickly

• Take profits at targets - Don't get greedy

• Position size appropriately - Respect your risk tolerance

Session Outlook:

Slightly Bullish - Earnings beats + crypto momentum + geopolitical progress = positive catalysts. However, stay nimble as data (8:30 AM) could shift sentiment quickly.

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⚠️ RISK DISCLAIMER

This newsletter is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not investment advice. All trading involves risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always do your own research and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions. The prices and data presented have been verified as of December 3, 2025, market close and after-hours trading. Markets can change rapidly.

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