Markets are under heavy pressure as the tech rout deepens into a third straight session of sharp declines. Investors dumped risk assets amid surging worries over sky-high AI spending, softening growth signals, and crypto turmoil. Futures point to another shaky open, with the Nasdaq taking the hardest hits recently as software names face what some are calling an "Armageddon" scenario. 🛑💻
Key moves worth noting include Amazon's post-earnings plunge after outlining a staggering $200 billion capex push for 2026, largely tied to AI infrastructure ramp-up—despite AWS delivering solid revenue and profit beats. This news amplified fears that Big Tech's AI frenzy is getting too expensive too fast. Bitcoin took a brutal 15% dive, briefly cracking below $61,000 and erasing recent Trump-era gains, sparking doubts across crypto-related plays. Silver and broader commodities also faced routs, while tariff concerns hammered names like Estée Lauder (down over 20% on a projected $100 million profitability hit). 🌪️📉
On the economic front, eyes are glued to the January 2026 Employment Situation report expected this morning—private payrolls already missed estimates, hinting at cooling labor demand. A hot or cold print could swing Fed rate cut bets and dictate whether the selloff eases or accelerates. Small caps have shown relative resilience so far in 2026, but the broader risk-off mood dominates. Asia markets (like Kospi) followed Wall Street lower overnight. 📊🇺🇸
Stocks to watch closely today:
$Amazon.com(AMZN)$ $Roblox Corporation(RBLX)$ $Molina Healthcare(MOH)$ $Coinbase Global, Inc.(COIN)$ $MARA Holdings(MARA)$
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AMZN: Continues reacting to the earnings miss on overall expectations and the eye-popping AI spend forecast. Watch for support tests or bargain hunting if AWS strength reassures.
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RBLX & RDDT: Bright spots amid gloom—Roblox surged on earnings beat and upbeat forecast; Reddit climbed on strong guidance plus a $1 billion buyback. Momentum plays if tech stabilizes.
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EL: Tariff hit news sent shares plunging over 20%. Consumer discretionary weakness to monitor for further downside.
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MOH (Molina Healthcare): Healthcare mover with recent after-hours action; potential volatility around sector stability in uncertain times.
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Crypto proxies (e.g., COIN, MARA): Bitcoin's plunge creates choppy trading—any rebound or deeper drop could trigger big swings.
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QCOM / ARM: Tech hardware names already down sharply (Qualcomm ~8% recently); AI chip demand questions linger.
Here's a quick snapshot table of key names:
Trading opportunities today: High volatility is the name of the game around the jobs data release—consider straddles or strangles on SPY/QQQ for event-driven swings. If payrolls surprise to the upside, risk-on rotation could lift beaten-down tech briefly for quick scalps; a miss might accelerate shorts in overvalued AI/software names or pivot to defensives like staples/tobacco. Positive earnings movers like Roblox or Reddit offer long setups on pullbacks with tight stops. Crypto names could see oversold bounces if Bitcoin finds footing, but stay nimble amid the rout. Overall, favor selective dips in quality names with strong fundamentals over broad chasing. 💹⚡
Stay alert, manage risk, and scan for reversals—today's data and flows could flip sentiment fast. What moves are you eyeing? 🔥📈
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