Big Tech Weekly | January Effect Begins: CES Sets the Tone for AI Infrastructure, Tesla and Storage
Macro Theme of the WeekLabor Market Data Warm-Up & Fed Policy ExpectationsThis week’s macro focus centers on early signals from labor market data and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy, alongside heightened geopolitical uncertainty driving volatility in technology stocks. ADP showed December job gains of 41,000, below expectations of 47,000, while JOLTS openings fell to 7.146 million, suggesting emerging tightness in labor market conditions. Friday’s Nonfarm Payrolls report will be the key data point for confirmation.Geopolitical Events Drive Market SentimentGeopolitical developments dominated sentiment this week. Reports of Venezuelan leader Maduro being arrested triggered volatility in oil prices, while restrictions on silver exports pushed silver prices up 18%, pressur
08 Jan Market Summary - NASDAQ Slips, Dow Higher. Is It Due to Tech Rotate Out?
We saw NASDAQ slips as investors rotate out of tech, and Dow edges higher, so are we seeing a different market dynamics moving forward? In this article, we will look at the comprehensive, data-informed analysis of the market move you referenced — Dow up ~270 points while the Nasdaq slipped — and what it signifies about sector rotation, whether it reflects a short-term correction, and where capital appears to be flowing. What Happened in the Market This Week Market action (January 8, 2026): Dow Jones Industrial Average rose sharply, driven by gains in industrial and defense stocks. $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ Nasdaq Composite declined as major technology names such as $NVIDIA(NVDA)$,
Google Sustainability and Rally Potential Hinge On Its AI Capex Spending
Google's parent company, $Alphabet(GOOGL)$, has overtaken Apple in market capitalization. We will look at the structured analysis of Alphabet’s recent rise past Apple in market capitalization, focusing on whether this reflects the strength of its AI strategy, how sustainable this leadership position might be, and the likelihood of future rallies in Alphabet’s stock price. Is Alphabet’s Strength Truly Driven by AI Strategy? Yes. Multiple factors tied to Alphabet’s AI strategy are core drivers of its valuation leadership in 2026: A. Investor Sentiment and AI Leadership Alphabet’s market cap surge (≈66% gain in 2025) is widely attributed to enthusiasm about its AI products — especially Gemini, its flagship generative AI model — and its strategic pos
$Microsoft(MSFT)$ I recently increased my position in Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) following its strategic acquisition of Osmos, an agentic AI data engineering platform. Osmos simplifies complex data workflows, converting raw data into analytics- and AI-ready assets within Microsoft Fabric’s OneLake. This move strengthens Microsoft’s unified data platform, aligning with its vision to centralize all data and analytics securely. With AI integration becoming increasingly critical across industries, this acquisition enhances Microsoft’s competitive edge in cloud and AI services, supporting long-term growth and innovation. I view this as a strategic opportunity to capitalize on Microsoft’s expanding AI ecosystem.
$Microsoft(MSFT)$ I added to my Microsoft (MSFT) position following its recent acquisition of Osmos, an agentic AI data engineering platform. Osmos specializes in transforming raw data into analytics and AI-ready assets within OneLake, the unified data lake at the heart of Microsoft Fabric. This move strengthens Microsoft’s goal of providing a fully integrated, secure platform for data and analytics, enhancing efficiency for enterprise customers. By simplifying complex workflows and expanding AI capabilities, this strategic acquisition positions Microsoft to capture growing demand in data-driven solutions, reinforcing its long-term growth potential in the cloud and AI sectors.
$Microsoft(MSFT)$ I made an additional investment in Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) following its recent acquisition of Osmos, an agentic AI data engineering platform. Osmos specializes in transforming raw data into analytics and AI-ready assets within OneLake, the core of Microsoft Fabric. This move strengthens Microsoft’s vision of unifying all data and analytics into a single, secure platform, enhancing efficiency and AI capabilities for enterprise clients. With AI-driven data management becoming increasingly critical, this acquisition positions Microsoft for long-term growth, reinforcing my confidence in the stock’s strategic value and future potential.
$Microsoft(MSFT)$ I added to my position in Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) following its strategic acquisition of Osmos, an agentic AI data engineering platform. Osmos streamlines complex data workflows by converting raw data into analytics- and AI-ready assets within Microsoft Fabric’s OneLake, enhancing the platform’s unified data approach. This move reinforces Microsoft’s leadership in cloud data solutions and AI integration, positioning it to capture growing enterprise demand for simplified, secure, and scalable analytics. With this acquisition, Microsoft strengthens its competitive moat, making it an attractive long-term investment in the AI-driven data ecosystem.
$Microsoft(MSFT)$ I made an additional investment in Microsoft (MSFT) following its strategic acquisition of Osmos, an agentic AI data engineering platform. This move strengthens Microsoft Fabric by streamlining complex data workflows and converting raw data into analytics- and AI-ready assets within OneLake. The acquisition aligns with Microsoft’s long-term vision to unify data, analytics, and AI on a single secure platform, enhancing customer stickiness and enterprise adoption. I see this as a strong reinforcement of Microsoft’s AI ecosystem moat, supporting sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
Option Movers｜Strategy Sees 65% Call Options; Intel's Volume Surges 221%; Microsoft Shows Highest Bullish Sentiment
Market OverviewThe S&P 500 ended lower on Wednesday(Jan 7), pulled down by declines in JPMorgan, Blackstone and other financials, while Nvidia and Alphabet lifted the Nasdaq as investors shifted toward AI-related stocks.Regarding the options market, a total volume of 51,424,492 contracts was traded.Top 10 Option VolumesSource: Tiger Trade App$Strategy(MSTR)$ climbed 2.4%. Shares of the Bitcoin investor, formerly known as MicroStrategy, rallied after MSCI scrapped a plan to exclude so-called digital asset treasury companies from its indexes.There are 707.67K Strategy option contracts traded on Wednesday, up 26% from the previous trading day. Call options account for 65% of overall option trades. Particularly high volume was seen for t
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