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⚡ KEY THINGS TO KNOW – Monday Market Open

BREAKING DEVELOPMENTS:

• 🕊️ ALL HOSTAGES FREED – Historic Gaza ceasefire triggers global relief rally

• 💰 GOLD NEW ATH: $4,080/oz (+55.5% YTD) – Safe haven hits record amid peace deal

• 📈 FUTURES RIPPING – S&P +1.2%, Nasdaq +1.6%, Dow +0.9% pre-market

• 🔬 NUCLEAR ENERGY EXPLODING – OKLO +11.5%, sector leads on AI power demand

• 🇨🇳 CHINA TRADE DE-ESCALATION – Bessent: "100% tariffs doesn't have to happen"

• 🏦 JPMORGAN $1.5T INITIATIVE – Massive capital deployment for critical infrastructure

INVESTOR SENTIMENT: Bullish 45.9% (highest since December 2024) | Bearish 35.6% (down from 40%+)

📊 FUTURES & MARKET OVERVIEW

Pre-Market Snapshot (6:00 AM ET)

FRIDAY'S BRUTAL SELLOFF: S&P -2.71%, Nasdaq -3.49%, Dow -1.90% on China tariff fears

OVERNIGHT REVERSAL: Risk-on sentiment returns after Trump Knesset speech and ceasefire holding

🔥 HOT SECTORS & MONEY ROTATION

BULLISH SECTORS LEADING MONDAY:

🔋 NUCLEAR ENERGY ⚡⚡⚡ (HOTTEST SECTOR)

• OKLO $147.16 (+11.5%) – Recovery momentum after Friday pullback

• NNE $45.83 (+5.8%) – Uranium plays heating up

• UUUU $20.40 (+12.1%) – Rare earth/uranium double catalyst

• CEG $368.49 (+2.1%) – Constellation Energy steady climb

Catalyst: Pentagon $1B critical minerals stockpile + AI data center power demand

🤖 AI INFRASTRUCTURE 📡

• BE (Bloom Energy) $86.87 (+20.9%) – $5B Brookfield AI factory deal

• AMAT $209.95 (+5.5%) – BofA upgrade to Buy, PT $250 from $180

• STI $5.49 (+120.4%) – AI UPS system for data centers

• NVDA – Bessent: No US stake discussions (clearing uncertainty)

Catalyst: Bloom Energy-Brookfield partnership for onsite AI power generation

⚙️ SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT

• TSM $280.66 (+5.3%) – Taiwan Semi holding strong

• AMD $214.90 (+3.4%) – Mizuho PT raised to $275 from $205

• MU – Double upgraded to Outperform at Exane

Catalyst: WFE outgrowth expected in 2026 for first time in 4 years (DRAM investments)

⛏️ RARE EARTH MINERALS 🌍

• MP Materials $62+ (+37% week) – Fresh all-time highs on Pentagon stockpiling

• USAR $19-20 range (doubled in sessions) – Rare earth play exploding

Catalyst: Pentagon $1B critical minerals stockpile to counter China export controls

BEARISH/DECLINING SECTORS:

❌ TECHNOLOGY (Friday) – Megacap tech -4% to -5% Friday, stabilizing Monday ❌ CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY -2.75% – Weakness continues ❌ REAL ESTATE -1.09% – Rate concerns persist ❌ COMMUNICATION SERVICES -1.84% – Friday selloff lingering

💎 CRYPTO & BITCOIN SENTIMENT BREAKDOWN

Bitcoin & Digital Assets

• BTC $114,410 (+0.06%) – Consolidating after $126K September highs

• ETH $4,105.56 (-0.39%) – Holding above $4K

• SOL $193.62 (-0.28%) – Consolidation continues

• BNB $1,297.75 (-0.69%) – Slight pullback

📰 CRYPTO NEWS:

• Michael Saylor's Strategy buys 220 BTC worth $27.2M

• ATON $6.30 (+28.6%) – AlphaTON partners with MorpheusAI for agentic AI development

• NDRA $6.48 (+91.7%) – $4.9M DeFi treasury strategy with HYPE focus

SENTIMENT: Neutral to slightly bullish – Bitcoin holding $114K support after pullback from ATH. Gold's strength may be temporarily pulling safe-haven flows, but crypto fundamentals remain solid with institutional buying continuing.

🗞️ BREAKING NEWS & CATALYSTS

GEOPOLITICAL GAME-CHANGERS

🕊️ MIDDLE EAST PEACE BREAKTHROUGH

• ALL LIVING HOSTAGES FREED from Hamas captivity

• Gaza ceasefire holding – Trump: "The war is over"

• Trump announces "Board of Peace" for Gaza reconstruction

• Netanyahu receives standing ovation in Knesset

• Trump: "Generations from now this will be remembered as the moment everything changed"

Market Impact: Risk-on sentiment surge, safe-haven rotation begins reversing

🇨🇳 CHINA TRADE DE-ESCALATION

Treasury Secretary Bessent (Fox Business Interview):

• "100% tariffs on China doesn't have to happen"

• "US-China relationship is good"

• "Working-level talks with China THIS WEEK"

• Trump on track to meet Xi in Korea

• Bessent to meet China counterpart before Trump-Xi meeting

Key Quotes:

• "Trump's Friday social media post turned the tables; China made a miscalculation"

• "US has more cards"

• "Everything's on the table, confident this can be de-escalated"

Market Impact: Massive relief rally after Friday's -2.71% S&P selloff on tariff fears

🏦 JPMORGAN $1.5T SECURITY INITIATIVE

JPMorgan announces 10-year, $1.5 trillion plan (up 50% from prior commitment) to:

• Finance critical national security industries

• Make direct equity investments up to $10 billion

• Boost US economic security and resiliency

Market Impact: Bullish for defense, infrastructure, energy sectors

💰 GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN UPDATE

Bessent Warning:

• "This is getting serious – starting to affect the economy"

• "Having to hold back on other payments" for military

• "We want to stabilize farmers"

• Official Treasury data delayed until government reopens

Status: Coast Guard pay secured via One Big Beautiful Act funds, reducing immediate pressure

CORPORATE CATALYSTS

✅ UPGRADES & INITIATIONS:

TESLA (TSLA) – Melius Research initiates Buy, PT $520

• Stock recovering after Friday's FSD investigation selloff

• Closing Friday: $413.49 (down from highs near $488)

ESTÉE LAUDER (EL) $87.65 (+4.8%) – Goldman upgrades to Buy, PT $115 from $76

YELP (YELP) – Evercore ISI upgrade (details pending)

CIRCLE (CRCL) $132.94 (+4.9%) – Approaching key $157 breakout level

ROCKET LAB (RKLB) $64.26 (+7.3%) – Morgan Stanley PT $68, maintains Buy

🚀 BREAKOUT STOCK ALERTS:

GWH (ESS Tech) $4.16 (+166%) – Non-lithium battery solutions TORRID HOT

EOSE (Eos Energy) – Battery storage play moving with GWH

CHNR (China Natural Resources) $4.97 (+419%) – Materials sector explosive move

NAMM (Namakwa) $3.16 (+46.5%) – African gold producer, Zimbabwe assets

🎯 HIGH-PROBABILITY TRADES FOR MONDAY

CONVICTION LEVEL: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (HIGHEST)

1. NUCLEAR ENERGY CONTINUATION PLAY

OKLO (OKLO)

• Entry Zone: $145-$150 (current: $147.16)

• Target 1: $160 (+8.7%)

• Target 2: $175 (+18.9%)

• Stop Loss: $138 (-6.2%)

• Trade Rating: 9/10

Catalyst: Recovery from Friday's pullback + sector leadership + AI power demand narrative

Position Sizing: 3-5% of trading capital Holding Period: 3-7 days

2. AI INFRASTRUCTURE BREAKOUT

BE (Bloom Energy)

• Friday Close: $71.87

• Pre-Market: $86.87 (+20.9%)

• Entry: Wait for $85-$88 consolidation

• Target 1: $95 (+9.2%)

• Target 2: $105 (+20.9%)

• Stop Loss: $82 (-5.6%)

• Trade Rating: 10/10

Catalyst: $5B Brookfield deal for AI factory fuel cells – MASSIVE news

Position Sizing: 5-7% of trading capital (highest conviction) Holding Period: 1-2 weeks

3. RARE EARTH MINERALS MOMENTUM

MP MATERIALS (MP)

• Current: ~$62 (up 37% week)

• Entry: $60-$63 on any dip

• Target 1: $70 (+12.9%)

• Target 2: $80 (+29%)

• Stop Loss: $57 (-8.1%)

• Trade Rating: 8/10

Catalyst: Pentagon $1B critical minerals stockpile announcement

Position Sizing: 4-6% of trading capital Holding Period: 2-4 weeks

4. SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT RECOVERY

AMD (AMD)

• Friday Close: $207.90

• Pre-Market: $214.90 (+3.4%)

• Entry: $212-$217

• Target 1: $230 (+7.0%)

• Target 2: $250 (+16.3%) – Mizuho PT $275

• Stop Loss: $205 (-4.6%)

• Trade Rating: 8/10

Catalyst: Mizuho upgrade + WFE cycle turning + China trade de-escalation

Position Sizing: 4-5% of trading capital Holding Period: 2-3 weeks

5. GOLD MINERS (SYMPATHY PLAY)

NAMM (Namakwa Diamonds)

• Current: $3.16 (+46.5%)

• Entry: $3.00-$3.30

• Target 1: $3.75 (+18.7%)

• Target 2: $4.25 (+34.5%)

• Stop Loss: $2.85 (-9.8%)

• Trade Rating: 7/10

Catalyst: Gold ATH $4,080/oz + Zimbabwe feasibility studies announced

Position Sizing: 2-3% of trading capital (small-cap risk) Holding Period: 1-2 weeks

CONVICTION LEVEL: ⭐⭐⭐ (MODERATE)

6. TESLA DEAD CAT BOUNCE

TSLA

• Friday Close: $413.49 (down -5% Friday)

• Entry: $410-$420 zone

• Target: $440-$450 (+6-9%)

• Stop Loss: $395 (-4.5%)

• Trade Rating: 6/10

Catalyst: Melius Research Buy rating PT $520 + oversold bounce + China trade relief

Position Sizing: 2-3% of trading capital Risk: FSD investigation overhang, high volatility

📈 S&P 500 FUTURES KEY LEVELS

CURRENT: 6,666.00 (+1.07%)

CRITICAL SUPPORT LEVELS:

• 6,653 – Major support (held overnight)

• 6,628 – Secondary support

• 6,600 – Psychological level

RESISTANCE LEVELS:

• 6,674 – First resistance (near-term)

• 6,694 – Key resistance

• 6,715 – Upside target (bonus)

STRATEGY: Watch for hold above 6,653. Break below signals dip to 6,628-6,600 range. Sustained break above 6,674 opens path to 6,715+.

🌍 TRUMP IMPACT & POLITICAL EDGE

Trump Momentum Trades:

PEACE DIVIDEND PLAYS:

• Defense Contractors – Rebuild contracts for Gaza/Lebanon

• Construction/Infrastructure – Middle East reconstruction theme

• Energy Services – Regional development opportunities

TRUMP STATEMENTS TODAY:

• "Generations from now will remember this moment"

• "It will be the golden age of Israel and the Middle East"

• "Iran wants to make a deal – we are ready when you are"

• "My personality is all about stopping wars, and it seems to work"

• "I intend to be a partner in effort to rebuild Gaza"

POLITICAL CALENDAR:

• Trump speech in Knesset (✅ completed)

• Egypt peace summit (Netanyahu not attending)

• Potential Iran negotiations opening

• Korea Xi-Trump meeting approaching

📅 ECONOMIC CALENDAR – WEEK AHEAD

Monday, October 13:

• 8:00 AM – Fed's Barkin speaks

• 9:00 AM – Fed's Waller, Miran, Barr speak

• 10:00 AM – Fed's Bowman speaks

• 4:15 PM – Fed's Miran speaks

NO MAJOR DATA – Fed speakers dominate

This Week's Key Events:

• October 13 – LVMH and Volkswagen Q3 updates

• October 13-14 – French PM budget presentation to parliament

• October 14 – Samsung Electronics Q3 prelim results

• October 14 – Section 301 "China ships" port fee enforcement begins

• October 15 – ASML quarterly results

• October 16 – US Pentagon staff paycheck release

• October 16 – TSMC quarterly results

🏆 EARNINGS WATCH

THIS WEEK:

• ASML (Oct 15) – Semiconductor equipment bellwether

• TSMC (Oct 16) – Taiwan Semi critical for AI supply chain

• Samsung (Oct 14 prelim) – Memory chip demand indicator

SYMPATHY PLAYS POST-EARNINGS:

• TSMC strong → TSM, NVDA, AMD benefit

• ASML beat → AMAT, KLAC, LRCX lift

• Samsung solid → MU, WDC positive

💪 OVERALL MARKET STRATEGY

THE SETUP:

BEARISH TO BULLISH REVERSAL IN PLAY

• Friday: Panic selling on China tariff escalation fears (-2.71% S&P)

• Weekend: Bessent calms markets, peace breakthrough, trade de-escalation

• Monday: Gap-up opening, relief rally continuation likely

GAME PLAN:

1. Focus on sector leaders – Nuclear, AI infrastructure, rare earths

2. Fade oversold megacap tech – Selective entries in NVDA, AMD, TSLA

3. Watch for gap-fill – If markets gap up 1%+, expect some profit-taking

4. Scale into positions – Don't chase at open, wait for dips

5. Tight stops on small caps – High volatility names need 5-8% stops

RISK FACTORS TO MONITOR:

⚠️ Government Shutdown – Bessent warns "getting serious," economic impact starting ⚠️ China Retaliation – Despite de-escalation talk, port fees start Oct 14 ⚠️ Profit-Taking – Gold up 55% YTD, nuclear stocks extended ⚠️ VIX Spike – +31% Friday suggests continued volatility

🎲 BULLISH VS BEARISH CASE

🐂 BULLISH CASE (70% probability):

• Peace breakthrough removes major geopolitical risk

• China trade de-escalation path clear (working-level talks this week)

• Oversold bounce after Friday's panic selling

• Investor sentiment hitting highs (AAII 45.9% bulls)

• Seasonal strength ("Uptober" historically strong)

• Fed still dovish, rate cut path intact

TARGET: S&P 6,750-6,800 by end of week

🐻 BEARISH CASE (30% probability):

• Government shutdown economic impact accelerating

• China port fees start October 14 (potential new catalyst)

• Profit-taking after sharp rally from oversold

• Technical damage from Friday selloff needs repair

• Extended valuations in hot sectors (nuclear, gold)

TARGET: S&P 6,550-6,600 if reversal fails

💡 MASTERMIND GUIDANCE – KEY TAKEAWAYS

FROM THE TRADING FLOOR:

1. "Don't chase the gap-up" – Wait for consolidation entries 30-60 min after open

2. "Nuclear & AI infrastructure are THE themes" – Money rotating into power/data center plays

3. "Gold miners are sympathy plays to ATH gold" – But watch for profit-taking

4. "China trade relief is real" – Bessent interview was dovish across the board

5. "Scale into conviction plays" – BE, OKLO, MP are highest probability for continuation

6. "Watch for Trump headlines" – His schedule (peace summits, Xi meeting) will drive intraday moves

7. "Rare earth narrative just beginning" – Pentagon stockpiling is multi-year theme

🚨 RISK MANAGEMENT RULES

MANDATORY FOR ALL TRADES:

1. Position Size: Never more than 7% in single trade (5% max for most)

2. Stop Losses: Set and honor – no exceptions

3. Scale Entries: 50% initial, 50% on confirmation

4. Take Profits: Sell 50% at Target 1, let rest run to Target 2

5. Gap Rules: Don't buy at open if gap >2% – wait for first pullback

6. News Stops: If headline contradicts thesis, exit immediately

🌟 MONDAY MARKET OPEN ACTION PLAN

PRE-MARKET (8:00 AM - 9:30 AM):

• ✅ Watch futures hold 6,653 support

• ✅ Monitor pre-market volume in OKLO, BE, MP

• ✅ Check for any new Trump/Bessent headlines

• ✅ Review overnight Asia/Europe performance

MARKET OPEN (9:30 AM - 10:30 AM):

• ⏰ First 30 min: Observe, don't trade – let gap digest

• ⏰ If gap holds and consolidates → Enter longs on dips

• ⏰ If gap fills quickly → Wait for technical setup

MID-MORNING (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM):

• 🎯 Best entry window – Sector leaders showing strength

• 🎯 Add to winners, cut losers quickly

• 🎯 Watch Fed speakers (Barkin 8AM, Waller 9AM, Bowman 10AM)

AFTERNOON (12:00 PM - 4:00 PM):

• 📊 Manage positions, take profits at targets

• 📊 Prepare for potential late-day strength or profit-taking

• 📊 Don't hold risky positions overnight unless conviction is 8/10+

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📌 FINAL THOUGHTS

Monday presents a high-probability bullish setup after Friday's panic-induced selloff. The combination of Middle East peace breakthrough, China trade de-escalation signals, and oversold technical conditions creates a powerful relief rally catalyst.

The key is selectivity: Not all sectors will participate equally. Nuclear energy, AI infrastructure, and rare earth minerals are where the institutional money is flowing. These aren't just bounces – they're multi-week to multi-month themes driven by fundamental shifts in energy policy and supply chain strategy.

Risk management is paramount: With VIX elevated and government shutdown concerns lingering, use tight stops and take profits aggressively. This is a trader's market, not an investor's market.

Stay disciplined, trade your plan, and adapt as the market evolves.

⚠️ DISCLAIMER

This newsletter is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not financial advice. All trading involves risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. DCG COMMAND CENTER and its contributors are not responsible for any trading losses incurred from following the analysis or trade ideas presented herein.

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