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📊 KEY THINGS TO KNOW FOR TODAY'S TRADING SESSION

✅ NVIDIA crushes earnings - Q3 revenue $57B (+62% YoY), Q4 guidance $65B (vs $62B expected)
✅ S&P 500 futures up +1.2%, Nasdaq futures +1.5%, signaling strong open after 4-day losing streak
✅ Blackwell demand "off the charts" - All major banks raising price targets, 15+ upgrades this morning
✅ September Jobs Report at 8:30 AM ET - Delayed data could move markets; expect 55K-80K jobs added
✅ Trump peace plan with Russia - 28-point framework approved, could impact defense & geopolitical trades
✅ Bitcoin holding $92K after $1.2T crypto crash, showing resilience with NVDA catalyst
✅ Walmart beats earnings, raises guidance again, announces Nasdaq listing move

MARKET SENTIMENT: 🟢 BULLISH - AI trade validation removes major overhang, tech leading recovery

🔥 BREAKING: NVIDIA EARNINGS DEMOLISH BEAR THESIS

NVDA Performance Recap:

• Closing Price (Nov 19): $186.52

• Pre-Market (Nov 20): $195.30 (+$8.78, +4.71%)

• Q3 EPS: $1.30 vs $1.26 est (+3.2% beat)

• Q3 Revenue: $57.01B vs $54.90B est (+3.8% beat)

• Q4 Guidance: $63.7B-$66.3B vs $62.17B est (+5-7% above consensus)

CEO Jensen Huang's Statement:

"Blackwell sales are off the charts, and cloud GPUs are sold out. We've entered the virtuous cycle of AI. The AI ecosystem is scaling fast — with more new foundation model makers, more AI startups, across more industries, and in more countries."

Analyst Price Target Tsunami:

🎯 Evercore: $352 (from $261) - Highest on Street
🎯 Melius: $320 (from $300)
🎯 Bernstein: $275 (from $225)
🎯 KeyBanc: $275 (from $250)
🎯 Citi: $270 (from $220)
🎯 Goldman Sachs: $250 (from $240)
🎯 Jefferies: $250 (from $240)

AVERAGE NEW TARGET: $240+ (implies 28%+ upside from current levels)

📈 FUTURES & PRE-MARKET SNAPSHOT

Index Futures (as of 6:30 AM ET):

• S&P 500 (ES): 6,733.00 (+71.50, +1.07%)

• Nasdaq 100 (NQ): 24,714.75 (+374.50, +1.54%)

• Dow Jones (YM): 46,265.00 (+81.00, +0.18%)

• Russell 2000 (RTY): 2,368.50 (+12.80, +0.54%)

Key Levels for S&P 500:

📍 Resistance: 6,750 (H4 Long Breakout), 6,800 (H5 LB Target)
📍 Support: 6,680 (L4 Short), 6,620 (L3 Long)
📍 Critical: 6,665 breakdown zone - reclaimed in pre-market

🌐 SECTOR ROTATION & MONEY FLOW

💚 BULLISH SECTORS (Today's Leaders):

1. SEMICONDUCTORS (SMH) +2.3%

• NVDA $195.30 (+4.71%) - Earnings beat catalyst

• AMD $233.00 (+4.90%) - Sympathy play on NVDA success

• AVGO (Broadcom) +3.1% - AI infrastructure play

• MU (Micron) +2.8% - Memory demand strong

• TSM (TSMC) +4.3% in Asia, US ADR +2.6% - Nvidia supplier bounce

TRADE RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 9/10 - HIGH CONVICTION
Entry Zone: Market open on any dip under 0.5%
Target: +5-8% move possible today on continued momentum

2. AI & CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE (XLK) +1.9%

• MSFT (Microsoft) +1.4% - Azure AI beneficiary

• GOOGL (Google) +3.00% - Cloud computing demand

• META (Meta) -1.23% but bouncing from lows - AI compute buyer

• ORCL (Oracle) +1.8% - Database AI integration

TRADE RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8/10 - STRONG
Strategy: Buy the ecosystem, not just NVDA. Infrastructure plays catching up.

3. URANIUM & NUCLEAR ENERGY (URA) +2.3%

• Nuclear power critical for AI data center expansion

• CCJ (Cameco), UUUU (Energy Fuels) seeing renewed interest

• AI compute power requirements = nuclear renaissance

TRADE RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8/10
Thesis: Long-term play on energy needs for AI infrastructure buildout

4. RETAIL - WALMART OUTPERFORMANCE

• WMT: Closed $100.61 (Nov 19), Pre-market $98.74 (-1.86%)

• Q3 EPS: $0.62 vs $0.60 est (+3.3% beat)

• Q3 Revenue: $179.5B vs $177.44B est (+1.2% beat)

• FY26 Guidance: RAISED for 2nd time this year

• Major News: Announcing Nasdaq listing move from NYSE

Comp Sales: +4.5% - Strong consumer demand across all income levels
CFO Commentary: "Tariff pressure is real, but consumer habits remained selective and deal-focused"

TRADE RATING: ⭐⭐⭐ 7/10
Note: Stock down pre-market despite beat - profit-taking after strong run
Sympathy Plays: TGT (Target reports soon), COST (Costco)

🔴 BEARISH SECTORS (Lagging/Declining):

1. CONSUMER STAPLES (XLP) -0.77%

• Defensive rotation OUT as risk-on returns

• COST (Costco) lagging SPY by 15% YTD - breakdown warning signal

2. UTILITIES (XLU) -0.84%

• Money rotating back to growth/tech from defensives

3. REAL ESTATE (XLRE) -0.78%

• Rate cut expectations fading hurts REITs

4. ENERGY (XLE) -1.30%

• Oil under pressure despite Ukraine tensions

• Ukraine attacked Russia's Ryazan and Ilsky oil refineries overnight

💰 BITCOIN & CRYPTO MARKET ANALYSIS

BTC Price Action:

• Current: $91,660 (+0.10% from $91,620 futures)

• 24H Range: $89,471 - $92,500

• Key Context: Holding above $90K psychological level after brutal correction

Market Sentiment: 😨 Extreme Fear (15/100)

The Setup:

• Bitcoin dropped to 7-month lows near $88,500 earlier this week

• Total crypto market cap crashed from $4.3T → $3.2T (-$1.2 TRILLION wiped out)

• BTC is -26% from October peak of $126,000

• BlackRock's IBIT saw record outflows: $523M single day, $2.19B over 4 weeks

BUT... NVIDIA CATALYST CHANGING SENTIMENT:

• BTC bouncing with tech stocks in pre-market

• Layer-2 tokens outperforming: STRK +17.49%, zkSync +15.23%

• Institutional accumulation: Harvard tripled Bitcoin ETF holdings to $443M

KEY LEVELS: 📍 Resistance: $95,000 | $97,000 | $100,000 (psychological)
📍 Support: $90,000 | $88,500 | $85,000

Crypto Sympathy Plays:

• COIN (Coinbase) - bouncing with BTC

• MSTR (Strategy/MicroStrategy) - bought 8,178 BTC at avg $102,171

• MARA (Marathon Digital) - mining stocks catching bid

• RIOT (Riot Platforms)

TRADE RATING: ⭐⭐⭐ 6/10 - CAUTIOUS
Strategy: BTC needs to reclaim $95K to confirm reversal. Still in consolidation phase. Nvidia strength could provide tailwind for risk assets.

🏛️ TRUMP ADMINISTRATION & GEOPOLITICAL IMPACT

🔴 BREAKING: Trump Approves 28-Point Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan

Key Details (Released Nov 19-20):

• Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff leading negotiations

• Kirill Dmitriev (Russia's sovereign wealth fund chief) optimistic

• Framework based on August Alaska summit between Trump & Putin

• 28 points covering: Ukraine peace, security guarantees, European security, US-Russia relations

Controversial Terms (Per Reports):

• Ukraine may cede territory in Donbas region Russia doesn't fully control

• Ukrainian military reduction to 400,000 troops (from 900,000+)

• Russia gains full control of Luhansk and Donetsk

• Russian language granted official status in Ukraine

• US would provide security guarantees (details unclear)

Market Implications:

✅ BULLISH FOR:

• Defense Contractors - Prolonged European rearmament likely: LMT, RTX, NOC, BA

• Reconstruction plays if peace comes - Infrastructure, materials

• European defense stocks - Increased NATO spending permanent

⚠️ BEARISH FOR:

• Near-term uncertainty weighs on European stocks

• Ukrainian-focused companies face writedowns

❗ KEY POINT: European allies "blindsided" by plan - EU may reject, keeping conflict ongoing

TRADE RATING: ⭐⭐⭐ 6/10 - WATCH AND WAIT
Strategy: Too early to trade. Monitor headlines. If peace deal advances, pivot to reconstruction stocks.

📅 CRITICAL ECONOMIC DATA TODAY

🚨 8:30 AM ET - SEPTEMBER JOBS REPORT (DELAYED)

Why It Matters:

• Data delayed 7 weeks due to 43-day government shutdown

• Will heavily influence Fed's December rate decision

• Current odds: 50/50 split between rate cut vs. hold

Consensus Expectations:

• Nonfarm Payrolls: +55,000 jobs (GS: +80K)

• Unemployment Rate: 4.3% (unchanged)

• Average Hourly Earnings: +0.2% MoM

What Goldman Sachs Says:

• Expect weaker September hiring due to falling federal payrolls

• October data could show -50,000 job loss from shutdown effects

• Fed Chair Powell in "data dependent" mode

Market Reaction Scenarios:

🟢 STRONG BEAT (>100K jobs):

• Risk: Reduces December rate cut odds → Bond yields UP → Tech stocks could give back gains

• Strategy: Take profits on high-valuation growth stocks

🟡 IN-LINE (50-80K jobs):

• Goldilocks scenario - not too hot, not too cold

• Strategy: Hold positions, market continues rally

🔴 BIG MISS (<30K jobs):

• Recession fears → Flight to safety → Tech rally fades

• Strategy: Hedge with VIX calls or defensive plays

Also Today:

• 8:30 AM: Initial Jobless Claims

• 8:30 AM: Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index

• 10:00 AM: Existing Home Sales

• 10:00 AM: Leading Economic Indicators

• Various: Fed speakers (Beth Hammack, Austan Goolsbee)

🎯 HIGH-CONVICTION TRADES FOR TODAY

TRADE #1: NVDA SEMICONDUCTOR ECOSYSTEM ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tickers: NVDA, AMD, AVGO, MU, TSM (ADR)
Entry: Market open, any dip <0.5%
Stop Loss: -3% from entry
Target 1: +5% (partial profit)
Target 2: +8-10% (swing trade setup)

Thesis: NVDA earnings removed the #1 bear thesis (AI demand slowing). Sympathy plays will catch up. Blackwell sold out through 2026. Data center capex accelerating.

Risk Management: Don't chase if gaps >5%. Wait for pullback. Jobs data at 8:30 AM could cause whipsaw.

TRADE #2: UBS S&P 500 TARGET $7,700 - CONTINUE LONG BIAS ⭐⭐⭐⭐

UBS Global Wealth Management 2026 Outlook:

• Year-end 2026 target: 7,700 for S&P 500

• Current: ~6,617 (close Nov 19)

• Implied upside: 16.4%

Strategy:

• Use any dip to 6,600-6,620 to add long exposure

• Focus on mega-cap tech (SPY, QQQ) and AI infrastructure

• Ride seasonality into year-end (Nov-Dec historically strong)

TRADE #3: URANIUM/NUCLEAR ENERGY LONG-TERM PLAY ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tickers: URA (ETF), CCJ, UUUU, DNN
Entry: Current levels or any dip
Timeframe: 3-6 months
Target: +15-25%

Thesis:

• AI data centers require massive power

• Nuclear only scalable clean energy solution

• Microsoft, Google, Amazon all announcing nuclear partnerships

• IBM + Cisco announced quantum computing network buildout (more energy demand)

TRADE #4: TSLA PIPER SANDLER UPGRADE ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Current Price: ~$412.60
Price Target: $500
Rating: Overweight (from Piper Sandler)

Catalyst: FSD v14 may already beat most US drivers

• Analyst test drive was "flawless"

• Robotaxi plans accelerating

• Optimus robot progress

Entry: $410-415 range
Stop: Below $390
Target: $460-480 (partial), $500+ (full position)

TRADE #5: SHORT SQUEEZ SETUP - BITCOIN $105K ZONE ⭐⭐⭐

Current: $91,660
Setup: $10B+ in short liquidations stacked above $100K-$105K

Thesis:

• Overleveraged shorts will get squeezed if BTC breaks $95K

• Historically, when this much open interest stacks up, market runs straight at it

• NVDA earnings could be catalyst for risk-on rotation

Strategy:

• Wait for BTC to reclaim $93,500 convincingly

• Entry: $94,000-$95,000 breakout

• Stop: Below $90,000

• Target: $100K-$105K (liquidation cascade)

Warning: Still in downtrend. Don't try to catch falling knife. Wait for confirmation.

📰 TOP MARKET-MOVING NEWS & CATALYSTS

China Stimulus Talk Returns

• Reports: China weighing new property stimulus with mortgage subsidies

• Could boost commodities, emerging markets

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) After Hours

• $199.90 (-7% after hours)

• Q2 EPS: In-line

• Guidance: In-line but not exciting

• Strategy: Avoid, stick with stronger names like NVDA, CRWD

Target (TGT) Downgrade

• BofA cuts target to $80 from $93

• 12-quarter sales slump continues

• Contrast with Walmart success - consumer bifurcation theme

DoorDash (DASH) Upgrade

• Jefferies: Buy rating (from Hold)

• New PT: $260 (from $220) = +23% upside

• Advertising opportunities expanding

Chipotle (CMG) Loop Capital

• Upgrade after sell-off

• PT: $54 (75% upside potential)

• Narrative: Macro pressure overblown, value marketing will work

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📊 TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: S&P 500 KEY LEVELS

Current Setup (Daily Chart):

• Price broke below 6,665 earlier this week → Head & shoulders sell signal

• BUT NVDA earnings catalyst reversing bearish setup

• Pre-market reclaiming 6,700+ negates breakdown

Key Levels for Today:

📈 BULLISH SCENARIO:

• Break above 6,750 = Continuation to 6,800

• 6,800-6,850 = Previous highs, major resistance

• Above 6,850 = All-time high territory, euphoria mode

📉 BEARISH SCENARIO:

• Failure at 6,720-6,730 = Fake-out, sellers return

• Break below 6,650 = Re-test of lows, danger zone

• Below 6,600 = Trend change, bear market risk

MOVING AVERAGES:

• 20-Day SMA: 6,695 ✅ (reclaiming bullish)

• 50-Day SMA: 6,612 ✅ (holding above)

• 200-Day SMA: 6,245 ✅ (well above, long-term uptrend intact)

VIX (Fear Gauge):

• Current: 20.89 (-11.71% today)

• Fear subsiding after NVDA earnings

• Below 20 = Complacency returns

🌍 GLOBAL MARKETS SNAPSHOT

Asia Session (Closed):

• Nikkei 225 (Japan): +2.7% - Huge bounce led by TSMC (+4.3%)

• Hang Seng (Hong Kong): +1.1% - Tech names rallying

• Shanghai Composite: +0.3% - Muted on stimulus hopes

Europe Session (Open):

• FTSE 100 (UK): +0.6% - Nvidia relief rally

• DAX (Germany): +0.9% - Tech exposure benefiting

• CAC 40 (France): +0.7% - Following US lead

Currency Markets:

• DXY (Dollar Index): 143.05 (+0.05%) - Steady, watching jobs data

• EUR/USD: 1.0450 (-0.12%) - Dollar strength on US resilience

• USD/JPY: 154.20 (+0.34%) - Yen weakness continues

Commodities:

• Gold: $4,112.80 (+$46.30, +1.14%) - Safe haven bid fading but holding gains

• Crude Oil (WTI): $67.45 (-0.8%) - Ukraine supply disruption not enough

• Natural Gas: Watching for EIA report 10:30 AM

🎙️ FED SPEAKERS & MONETARY POLICY

FOMC Minutes Recap (Released Nov 19):

• "Strongly differing views" on December rate decision

• "Many" participants: Want to hold rates steady in December

• "Most": Still see more cuts "over time" into 2026

Translation: December rate cut odds dropping fast

CME FedWatch Tool:

• December Cut Probability: 48% (down from 65% last week)

• Hold Steady: 52%

Today's Fed Speakers:

• 8:45 AM: Beth Hammack (known hawk, likely supports hold)

• 1:40 PM: Austan Goolsbee (Chicago Fed, more dovish)

Market Impact: Expect volatility around these speeches if they contradict each other

📰 EARNINGS CALENDAR - AFTER HOURS TODAY

• ROST (Ross Stores) - Off-price retail

• GPS (Gap Inc.) - Apparel facing headwinds

• BULL (Webull) - Fintech earnings watchlist

Tomorrow Pre-Market:

• Multiple mid-caps reporting

Next Week's BIG ONES:

• Still awaiting major names, mostly clear schedule post-NVDA/WMT

🔮 MARKET OUTLOOK & STRATEGY SUMMARY

BULLISH FACTORS (70% Weight):

✅ NVDA validates AI capex cycle continuation
✅ Blackwell demand visibility through 2026
✅ S&P 500 technical bounce off support
✅ Seasonality (Thanksgiving week typically bullish)
✅ Corporate earnings remain resilient
✅ UBS $7,700 target implies 16%+ upside
✅ Bitcoin stabilizing, crypto capitulation done?

BEARISH FACTORS (30% Weight):

⚠️ Fed rate cut odds diminishing
⚠️ Valuations stretched in mega-cap tech
⚠️ Jobs report uncertainty (8:30 AM risk event)
⚠️ Geopolitical tensions (Russia-Ukraine, Middle East)
⚠️ Consumer showing bifurcation (Walmart winning, Target losing)
⚠️ Crypto still down 26% from highs

🎯 TODAY'S GAME PLAN

8:00-8:30 AM: Pre-Market Analysis

• Watch futures for stability above 1% gains

• Look for sector rotation confirmation

• Set alerts for key levels

8:30 AM: JOBS REPORT

• Expect volatility spike

• Have orders ready but don't chase immediately

• Wait 5-10 minutes for algos to settle

9:30 AM: Market Open

• IF NVDA holds gains: Buy semiconductor dips

• IF gap-fill occurs: Wait for 10:00 AM reversal

• Watch first 30 minutes: Often fake-out moves

10:00 AM: Housing Data

• Existing Home Sales + Leading Indicators

• Could provide secondary catalyst or headwind

12:00-1:00 PM: Mid-Day Assessment

• Take partial profits if +3-5% on morning entries

• Re-evaluate based on jobs data digestion

3:00-4:00 PM: Power Hour

• Last chance for momentum continuation

• Set trailing stops to protect gains

• Prepare for after-hours earnings (ROST, GPS)

⚡ RISK MANAGEMENT RULES

1. Position Sizing: No single position >5% of portfolio

2. Stop Losses: Always use stops, -3% max on tech trades

3. Jobs Data: Reduce size by 50% before 8:30 AM if holding overnight

4. Take Profits: Scale out at +5%, +8%, +12% targets

5. Don't Chase: If you miss the open, wait for pullback

6. Stay Flexible: If wrong, cut losses quickly and reassess

🚀 FINAL THOUGHTS FROM DCG COMMAND CENTER

Today represents a potential inflection point for the market. NVIDIA's earnings have removed the primary bear thesis — that AI demand was peaking. The data doesn't lie: Blackwell is sold out, Q4 guidance is strong, and the ecosystem is expanding.

However, we're not out of the woods yet. The September jobs report at 8:30 AM ET could change everything. If we see a surprisingly strong number (>100K), bond yields will spike and tech could give back gains as Fed rate cut hopes evaporate. Conversely, a weak print (<30K) could trigger recession fears.

The Trade:

• If jobs data is in-line (50-80K), this is a BUY THE DIP opportunity in semiconductors

• Use any weakness to add NVDA, AMD, AVGO exposure

• Long-term thesis: AI infrastructure buildout is multi-year tailwind

• Short-term: Volatility remains elevated, trade smaller size

Bitcoin is at a critical juncture. The $90K level has been defended multiple times. A break above $95K could trigger a short squeeze to $100K+. But patience is key — don't try to catch a falling knife.

Remember: Markets climb a wall of worry. The best trades often feel uncomfortable. NVDA's 5% pre-market gap might scare some traders, but confirmed breakouts work. Trust the process, manage risk, and let winners run.

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Disclaimer: This newsletter is for informational and educational purposes only. All trading involves risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always do your own research and consult with a financial advisor before making investment decisions. Price data verified from multiple sources as of November 20, 2025, pre-market session.

Sources & Data Verification:

• NVDA Price: Yahoo Finance, Robinhood, Investing.com (Close: $186.52, Pre-market: $195.30)

• WMT Price: Investing.com, CNBC (Close: $100.61, Pre-market: $98.74)

• BTC Price: CoinCodex, Yahoo Finance, CoinMarketCap ($91,660-$92,000 range)

• S&P Futures: Yahoo Finance, Investing.com, CME Group

• News: CNBC, Bloomberg, Reuters, Axios, CNN, Financial Times

• Analyst Ratings: Bloomberg Terminal data, TheFlynews, Walter Bloomberg feed

Newsletter Compiled: November 20, 2025, 7:45 AM EST
Next Edition: November 21, 2025 (Pre-Market)

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