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⚡ KEY THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE THE BELL

CRITICAL OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS:

• 🇨🇳 China Export Curbs on five U.S. entities tied to South Korean shipbuilder - fresh retaliation escalating trade tensions

• 📊 JPMorgan Earnings BEAT: Q3 EPS $5.07 vs $4.74 est, Revenue $47.12B vs $45.27B est - Stock up premarket

• 🏦 Goldman Sachs reports earnings this morning - consensus $11.06 EPS, $14.07B revenue

• 📉 S&P Futures: Down 62 points (-0.93%) to 6,632 after Monday's massive +1.56% rally

• 🥇 GOLD NEW ALL-TIME HIGH: $4,179/oz - safe-haven bid intensifying

• ₿ Bitcoin Bleeding: $112K (-2.6%) after $200M liquidations in 4 hours

• 🎯 VIX: Elevated at 22+ signaling continued volatility

📊 MARKET OVERVIEW: The Setup Going Into Tuesday

What Happened Monday (Oct 13)

Markets staged an impressive rebound after Trump softened rhetoric on China trade:

• S&P 500: +1.56% to 6,654.72 (best day since May 27)

• Nasdaq: +2.21% to 22,694.61 (tech-led recovery)

• Dow: +1.29% to 46,067.58 (breaking 5-day losing streak)

The Rally Drivers: ✅ Trump post: "Don't worry about China - will all be fine" ✅ Broadcom +10% on OpenAI partnership ✅ Tech bounced back from Friday's tariff-driven massacre ✅ Dip buyers dominated across all 10 S&P sectors

What's Different Tuesday Morning

❌ China ups ante with new export restrictions ❌ Futures giveback overnight gains ❌ Mag 7 all down premarket ❌ European stocks -0.9% ❌ Trade war fears resurface

🎯 S&P 500 FUTURES ($ES) KEY LEVELS

Current Price: 6,632 (-0.93%)

RESISTANCE LEVELS:

• 🔴 R3: 6,790 (upper channel resistance)

• 🔴 R2: 6,711 (Monday's ATH close)

• 🔴 R1: 6,680 (psychological)

SUPPORT LEVELS:

• 🟢 S1: 6,610 (overnight low watch)

• 🟢 S2: 6,560 (gap fill zone)

• 🟢 S3: 6,500 (major support - must hold)

Trading Strategy: Watch 6,640 level - break below could trigger 6,600 test. Reclaim of 6,670 bullish for retest of highs.

💼 EARNINGS CALENDAR - TUESDAY OCT 14, 2025

BEFORE THE BELL 🔔

🏦 MAJOR FINANCIALS:

JPMorgan Chase ($JPM) ✅ REPORTED

• Price: $307.97 (close Oct 13)

• Results: BEAT on all metrics

• EPS: $5.07 vs $4.74 est (+7% beat)

• Revenue: $47.12B vs $45.27B est

• NII Guidance: Initial FY26 $95B

• Key: Raised FY25 NII to $92.2B

• Trade Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ STRONG BUY

• Entry Zone: $305-$310

• Targets: PT1: $322 (+4.5%), PT2: $335 (+8.8%)

• Sympathy Plays: $BAC, $C, $WFC

Goldman Sachs ($GS) ⏰ REPORTING AM

• Last Close: $786.25

• Expected EPS: $11.06 vs $8.40 YoY

• Expected Rev: $14.07B (+10.8% YoY)

• Setup: Stock up 32% YTD

• Trade Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ BUY (wait for report)

• Watch: Investment banking strength

• Entry Zone: $780-$790 post-earnings

• Targets: PT1: $810 (+3%), PT2: $830 (+5.6%)

Johnson & Johnson ($JNJ) ✅ BEAT

• Price: ~$165 (verify current)

• Q3 EPS: $2.80 vs $2.77 est

• Revenue: $23.99B vs $23.73B est

• Stelara Revenue: $1.57B vs $1.49B est

• FY Guidance: Reaffirmed $10.63-$10.73

• Trade Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ HOLD

• Healthcare defensive play

BlackRock ($BLK) ⏰ REPORTING AM

• Expected EPS: $11.39

• Expected Rev: $6.28B (+20.8% YoY)

• AUM: Record $12.5T

• Trade Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ BUY

• Watch: ETF inflow commentary

Domino's Pizza ($DPZ) ⏰ REPORTING AM

• Expected EPS: $3.97 vs $4.19 prior

• Expected Rev: $1.14B (+5.16% YoY)

• Watch: International headwinds

🔥 HOT TRADES TODAY & KEY CATALYSTS

BULLISH SETUPS 📈

1. AI Infrastructure - BROADCOM ($AVGO) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Catalyst: Launches "Thor Ultra" networking chip for AI networks

• News: Doubling bandwidth vs prior version, hardening AI battle with Nvidia

• Last Close: ~$356 (+9.88% Mon)

• Trade Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ STRONG BUY

• Entry Zone: $350-$360

• Targets: PT1: $375 (+5%), PT2: $390 (+9%)

• Risk Level: Medium (premarket pullback expected)

• Why: AI networking is critical infrastructure play

2. Quantum Computing - D-WAVE ($QBTS) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Catalyst: Founder of Q-Alliance "World's Most Powerful Quantum Hub"

• Entry Zone: $5.30-$5.60

• Targets: PT1: $6.20 (+15%), PT2: $6.80 (+25%)

• Trade Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ SPECULATIVE BUY

• Risk: High volatility quantum sector

3. AI Cloud Services - IREN ($IREN) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Catalyst: Cantor Fitzgerald raises PT to $100 from $49

• Thesis: GPU cloud business similar to CoreWeave

• Last Close: ~$58

• Entry Zone: $56-$60

• Targets: PT1: $75 (+28%), PT2: $90 (+55%)

• Trade Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HIGH CONVICTION

• Why: 75% discount to neocloud peers on contracted MW basis

4. Food Delivery - DOORDASH ($DASH) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Catalyst: JPMorgan reinstates Overweight, PT $325 from $175

• Last Close: $273.52

• Entry Zone: $270-$280

• Targets: PT1: $295 (+8%), PT2: $315 (+15%)

• Trade Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ BUY

• Why: Massive analyst upgrade +85% PT increase

5. Semiconductor - AMD ($AMD) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Catalyst: Wolfe Research upgrade to Outperform

• Last Close: $214.90 (down from $240 ATH)

• Entry Zone: $210-$220 (pullback opportunity)

• Targets: PT1: $235 (+9%), PT2: $250 (+16%)

• Trade Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ BUY THE DIP

• Why: OpenAI deal upside, oversold from Friday

6. Tech Hardware - HP INC ($HPQ) ⭐⭐⭐

• Catalyst: HSBC upgrade to Buy from Hold

• Trade Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ ACCUMULATE

• Entry: Current levels

• Targets: PT1: +8%, PT2: +12%

7. Telecom - T-MOBILE ($TMUS) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Catalyst: RBC Capital upgrade to Outperform

• Trade Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ BUY

• Entry: Current price

• Targets: PT1: +10%, PT2: +15%

BEARISH/CAUTION SETUPS ⚠️

1. CHINA EXPOSURE STOCKS 🔴

• $BABA: -3.7% premarket

• $PDD: -2.4% premarket

• $BIDU: -3.6% premarket

• $NIO: -4.3% premarket

• $LI: -2.9% premarket

• Trade Rating: ⭐ AVOID - Trade war escalation risk

2. GENERAL MOTORS ($GM) 🔴

• Catalyst: $1.6B EV realignment charges

• Issue: Reducing EV capacity due to slower adoption

• Last Close: $55.62

• Trade Rating: ⭐ SELL/AVOID

• Why: EV strategy shift negative

3. RARE EARTH SHORTS ⚠️

• Watch: May be crowded trade today

• Tickers: Rare earth stocks could see volatility

• Caution: China export control narrative

₿ CRYPTO MARKET BREAKDOWN

BITCOIN ($BTC) - 🔴 BEARISH SHORT-TERM

• Current: $111,553 (-2.46% 24h, -10.34% 7d)

• 24h Range: $103,893 - $126,186

• Key Level: Lost $115K support

• Liquidations: $200M in last 4 hours

• Fear & Greed: 42 (Neutral/Fear)

Analysis: Bitcoin lost critical $115K level overnight. $200M liquidation cascade signals overleveraged longs getting flushed. Safe-haven flows rotating to gold instead of crypto this cycle. Watch $110K - break below targets $105K. Reclaim of $115K needed for bullish reversal.

Trade Strategy:

• Avoid longs until $115K reclaim

• Short scalps: $112K to $108K

• Buy zone: $105K-$108K (if reached)

ETHEREUM ($ETH)

• Current: $3,979 (-3.30% 24h)

• Status: Following BTC lower

• Support: $3,850 key level

ALTCOIN WATCH

• SOL (Solana): $196 (+1.46% - outperforming)

• BNB: $1,186 (-8.41% - weakness)

• XRP: $2.45 (-5.04%)

Crypto Verdict: 🔴 Risk-off in crypto. Wait for stabilization.

🏛️ WHITE HOUSE & POLITICAL IMPACT

Trump Trade Policy Update

Monday Reversal: Trump softened stance with "Don't worry about China - will all be fine" post, triggering Monday's rally

Tuesday Reality Check: China's retaliatory export curbs show Beijing isn't backing down. Markets learning the "TACO" trade (Trump Always Chickens Out) may not work every time.

Market Impact:

• ⚠️ Volatility remains elevated

• 🎯 Policy uncertainty continues

• 📊 Trade headline-driven trading persists

Fed Speakers Calendar - Tuesday Oct 14

• 8:45am ET: Fed's Bowman

• 12:20pm ET: Fed Chair Powell (KEY EVENT)

• 3:25pm ET: Fed's Waller

• 3:30pm ET: Fed's Collins

What to Watch: Powell commentary on tariff impacts, inflation outlook, and rate path

📈 SECTOR ROTATION ANALYSIS

BULLISH SECTORS 🟢 (Monday Performance)

1. TECHNOLOGY (+2.44%)

• Led Monday's recovery

• Watch for overnight giveback

• Plays: $NVDA, $AMD, $AVGO

2. MATERIALS (+1.59%)

• Gold miners rallying

• Rare earth names volatile

• Plays: $GLD, $GDX

3. CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY (+2.23%)

• Strong Monday

• Watch consumer stocks

• Plays: $AMZN, $TSLA

4. ENERGY (+1.36%)

• Oil stable

• Defensive positioning

• Plays: $XLE

BEARISH SECTORS 🔴

1. HEALTH CARE (-0.11%)

• Underperforming

• Defensive rotation out

2. CONSUMER STAPLES (-0.33%)

• Weakness continuing

MONEY ROTATION

FROM: China-exposed stocks, EVs TO: Defensive (Gold), AI infrastructure, U.S. financials

🎲 TRUMP MOMENTUM TRADES

Trade War Beneficiaries 🇺🇸

RARE EARTH MINERS (U.S.-Based)

• $MP (MP Materials): +8.37% Friday - watching for continuation

• $USAR (USA Rare Earth): +4.96% Friday

• Thesis: U.S. looking to reduce China dependence

• Risk: Crowded trade, watch for profit-taking

DOMESTIC SEMICONDUCTORS

• Focus on U.S.-based chip production

• $INTC: Could benefit from reshoring

• $TXN: Domestic manufacturing

DEFENSE/AEROSPACE

• $LMT, $NOC, $RTX: Geopolitical tension plays

📊 OPTIONS FLOW & WHALE ACTIVITY

Notable Options Activity (Monday Close)

• Tech Call Buying: Strong accumulation in $NVDA, $AMD, $AVGO

• Put Protection: Increasing in $SPY, $QQQ

• Unusual Volume: $JPM calls ahead of earnings (smart money)

Dark Pool Prints

• Large blocks in financials ahead of earnings week

• Tech names seeing institutional accumulation on dips

🎯 TUESDAY TRADING GAMEPLAN

PRE-MARKET (7:00-9:30am ET)

Watch List:

1. ✅ JPM earnings reaction

2. ⏰ GS earnings release

3. 📊 Futures price action at 6,630 level

4. 🇨🇳 China news escalation

Action Items:

• Set alerts for key support breaks

• Review earnings plays

• Monitor crypto for capitulation

MARKET OPEN (9:30am)

First 30 Minutes - THE CHAOS ZONE:

• Expect volatility on China news digestion

• Watch financial sector on earnings

• SPY 662-664 range critical

Strategy:

• 🛑 Do NOT chase - let dust settle

• ✅ Watch for panic selling - that's opportunity

• 🎯 Target buy zones: SPY $660, QQQ $520

MID-DAY (12:00-2:00pm)

Fed Chair Powell Speech (12:20pm) - CRITICAL

• This could move markets significantly

• Watch for tariff/inflation commentary

• Rate cut path guidance

Trading Approach:

• Wait for Powell clarity

• Position for afternoon session

• Watch for institutional buying

POWER HOUR (3:00-4:00pm)

End of Day Positioning:

• Expect volatility into close

• Watch for EOD buying/selling

• Set overnight holds carefully

🔍 KEY ECONOMIC DATA

Tuesday Oct 14 Events

• 5:00am ET: IEA Monthly Report

• 6:00am ET: NFIB Business Optimism Index (Actual: 98.80 vs 100.6 est) - MISS

• 8:55am ET: Redbook YoY

• 9:00am ET: IMF World Economic Outlook

• 10:15am ET: IMF GFS Press Conference

• 12:20pm ET: FED CHAIR POWELL SPEECH 🚨

• 3:25pm ET: Fed's Waller

• 3:30pm ET: Fed's Collins

Global Macro

German ZEW Economic Sentiment: 39.3 (forecast 41.1) - slight miss German ZEW Current Conditions: -80.0 vs -74.2 est - WORSE than expected

💡 TRADE SETUPS OF THE DAY

HIGH PROBABILITY SETUP #1: JPM EARNINGS WINNER

Ticker: $JPM Strategy: Swing Long Entry: $305-$310 Stop: $298 Target 1: $322 (+4.5%) ✅ Target 2: $335 (+8.8%) 🎯 Risk/Reward: 1:3 Conviction: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why: Beat on all metrics, raised guidance, financials leading

HIGH PROBABILITY SETUP #2: AI INFRASTRUCTURE PLAY

Ticker: $AVGO Strategy: Swing Long on Dip Entry: $350-$360 Stop: $340 Target 1: $375 (+5%) ✅ Target 2: $390 (+9%) 🎯 Risk/Reward: 1:3 Conviction: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why: Thor Ultra launch, OpenAI partnership, AI infrastructure critical

HIGH PROBABILITY SETUP #3: IREN GPU CLOUD

Ticker: $IREN Strategy: Swing Long Entry: $56-$60 Stop: $52 Target 1: $75 (+28%) 🎯 Target 2: $90 (+55%) 💰 Risk/Reward: 1:5 Conviction: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why: Massive PT raise, 75% discount to peers, AI GPU cloud boom

HIGH PROBABILITY SETUP #4: AMD DIP BUY

Ticker: $AMD Strategy: Swing Long on Weakness Entry: $210-$220 (wait for pullback) Stop: $205 Target 1: $235 (+9%) ✅ Target 2: $250 (+16%) 🎯 Risk/Reward: 1:4 Conviction: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why: Wolfe upgrade, OpenAI deal, oversold from tariff scare

DEFENSIVE PLAY: GOLD

Ticker: $GLD (ETF) or Gold Futures Strategy: Safe Haven Entry: Current ($417+) Why: New ATH at $4,179, continued uncertainty Target: $4,250 (+1.7%) Conviction: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

⚠️ RISK MANAGEMENT RULES

Today's Volatility Profile: 🔴 HIGH VIX Level: 22+ (elevated) Market Regime: Headline-driven, choppy

Trading Rules for Tuesday:

1. ✅ Size down - use 50% normal position size

2. ✅ Wider stops - expect 2-3% intraday swings

3. ✅ Take profits quickly - don't be greedy

4. ✅ Cash is a position - don't force trades

5. ✅ Watch Powell - can change everything at 12:20pm

What Could Go Wrong:

• 🚨 China announces more retaliation

• 🚨 Powell hawkish on rates

• 🚨 Financials disappoint on earnings

• 🚨 Tech sells off on profit-taking

• 🚨 Crypto capitulation accelerates

What Could Go Right:

• ✅ Trump backs off China rhetoric again

• ✅ Powell dovish, confirms rate cuts

• ✅ Financials beat across the board

• ✅ Tech buying resumes

• ✅ China de-escalation signs

🎓 DCG COMMAND CENTER OUTLOOK

Bullish Case (40% probability)

• JPM earnings beat sets positive tone

• Powell confirms rate cuts = bullish

• China tensions just noise

• Tech dip-buying continues

• Target: SPY 670 by Friday

Base Case (45% probability)

• Choppy, range-bound trading

• 6,600-6,680 on SPY

• Volatility persists

• Headline-driven swings

• Range: SPY 660-670

Bearish Case (15% probability)

• China escalation accelerates

• Fed disappoints

• Tech breakdown continues

• SPY breaks 6,600

• Target: SPY 6,550-6,600

Our Take:

We're in a headline-driven, high-volatility environment. The Monday rally was impressive, but overnight China news shows this isn't over. Trade smaller, take profits faster, and don't get married to positions. The setup favors nimble traders who can react to news flow.

Best approach: Wait for clear setups, focus on earnings winners, and keep stops tight. If SPY holds 6,630, we could see another run at highs. If it breaks, look out below.

📱 MASTERMIND COMMUNITY INSIGHTS

What The Pros Are Watching:

• "Markets testing the TACO trade (Trump Always Chickens Out) - may not work this time" - @WallStJesus

• "Cash levels at 3.8% - very low. Bubble warnings increasing" - BofA Fund Manager Survey

• "Record 60% say stocks overvalued" - BofA FMS

• "$VIX > 22 - volatility not done" - @MikeZaccardi

• "Private equity/credit now #1 systemic risk" - BofA survey

Social Sentiment: Mixed/Cautious

• 📊 Bulls: 36%

• 📊 Bears: 32%

• 📊 Neutral: 32%

Takeaway: Market is split. Perfect environment for volatility.

🎯 FINAL TAKEAWAYS - TUESDAY OCT 14, 2025

THE BOTTOM LINE:

Monday's rally was a relief, but China isn't done. We're back to headline risk. Play defense, take profits, use stops. The financial earnings could provide support, but tech is vulnerable. Powell at 12:20pm is the wildcard.

TOP 3 TRADES FOR TODAY:

1. $JPM - Earnings winner, financial strength

2. $AVGO - AI infrastructure, Thor Ultra catalyst

3. $IREN - Massive PT raise, GPU cloud boom

TOP 3 THINGS TO AVOID:

1. China-exposed stocks - tariff risk

2. Chasing - wait for setups

3. Over-leverage - volatility will punish

THE ONE THING TO WATCH:

🎯 FED CHAIR POWELL at 12:20pm ET - This will move markets. Be ready.

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MARKET LEVELS TO WATCH

• SPY: 660 (support), 664 (resistance)

• QQQ: 518 (support), 525 (resistance)

• IWM: 243 (support), 248 (resistance)

• $ES: 6,630 (key level)

• VIX: 22+ (elevated)

EARNINGS TODAY

• JPM: ✅ BEAT

• GS: ⏰ Before open

• BLK: ⏰ Before open

• DPZ: ⏰ Before open

FED SPEAKERS

• 12:20pm: Powell (MAIN EVENT)

• 3:25pm: Waller

• 3:30pm: Collins

TOP TICKERS

Long: JPM, AVGO, IREN, AMD, DASH, TMUS Short/Avoid: BABA, NIO, GM, Chinese ADRs

DISCLAIMER: This newsletter is for educational and informational purposes only. Not financial advice. Trade at your own risk. All prices are subject to verification and market conditions. Always do your own due diligence.

Market data as of: October 14, 2025, 6:30am ET premarket

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