Wall Street Is Squeezing Both Sides — Every Bull and Bear That Discloses a Position Gets Crushed After taking down bullish trader Leopold last week, the market opened on Monday with a short squeeze that caught bears off guard. Following Leopold's announcement that he was liquidating his fund, well-known short seller Burry declared on July 30 that he was continuing to short Micron and NVDA — adding to his Micron short at 880 and his SOXX short at 506. Then Monday brought a massive rally, effectively putting the shorts back on the fire. Both bulls and bears got burned, but SPY came out on top again. This aligns with our analysis from last Friday — SPY's rise is a political mandate. $Microsoft(MSFT)$ Where does the funding for SPY's political mandate
Noteworthy Points 1. AMD and SPCX Report Earnings After the Close on 8/4 (Tuesday) Given that both ARM and INTC delivered earnings beats, AMD, as the leading competitor in the same space, is unlikely to post numbers inferior to those two. Furthermore, AMD's post-earnings price movement will likely have a knock-on effect on ARM and INTC (sector-linked co-movement). 2. SPCX: High Growth Potential, But Two Near-Term Wildcards While SPCX possesses extremely high growth potential, two factors warrant attention: On 8/6 (two trading days after earnings), $116 billion in locked-up shares will become eligible for sale — the potential selling pressure should not be overlooked; On 8/3, Elon Musk echoed a follower's view on X that "this is a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity" — a bullish sentiment
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$IBM(IBM)$ $IBM +0.86%: Tech Giant Reclaims $223, Eyeing $268 Resistance as Momentum Builds Latest Close Data: IBM closed at $223.65 (+0.86%) on Aug 3. The stock rebounded from a session low of $216.59, remaining -32.7% below its 52-week high of $332.46, highlighting a massive recovery gap. Core Market Drivers: Sentiment stabilized following Oppenheimer's recent withdrawal of its $350 price target, citing software growth at half the expected rate. However, IBM's Q2 earnings showed adjusted EPS of $2.93 (slight miss) with revenue rising to $17.16B, keeping focus on its 4-5% constant currency growth outlook. The strong 3.01% dividend yield continues to attract value buyers amid tech volatility. Technical Analysis: The daily chart shows a bullish MACD
$Adobe(ADBE)$ $Adobe (ADBE) Edges +1.01% Higher, Tech Giant Stabilizes Near $250 Pivot — Recovery Momentum Building? 📈 Latest Close Data: $ADBE closed at $250.41 (+1.01%) on Aug 3, bouncing off the pre-market level of $254.4. The stock is currently trading -32.5% below its 52-week high of $370.86 but comfortably above the 52-week low of $190.12. 🛡️ Core Market Drivers: The stock is stabilizing amid a leadership transition, as CEO Shantanu Narayen seeks a successor. 📰 Analysts note the valuation is becoming "attractive" at ~8x forward free cash flow, though the interim CFO appointment adds a layer of uncertainty. The broader tech sector saw mixed sentiment with no major AI-specific catalysts today. 🤖 Technical Analysis: Volume came in at 5.59M, sli
$Zillow(Z)$ $Zillow(Z) Edges +1.04% to $34.06: Tech Real Estate Steadies, Pivot at $33.50 Holds the Key 🔑 📊 Latest Close Data: Zillow closed at $34.06 on Aug 3, up +1.04%. The stock is consolidating well above its 52-week low of $29.23 but remains significantly below its 52-week high of $93.88. 📈 Core Market Drivers: The real estate tech sector is showing mixed signals, with Zillow stabilizing after recent volatility. A recent sector pullback saw Z dropping to $30.49 in late June, but a strong +5.01% surge on July 1 helped reclaim the $33 level. The stock is now digesting gains as the broader market assesses housing demand. ⚙️ Technical Analysis: Price action is firming up with a session high of $34.22. Volume was robust at 4.39M shares, with a Volum
$AI Rebuilds Momentum as Bulls Defend the $9 Floor
$C3.ai, Inc.(AI)$ $C3.ai, Inc. (AI) Holds Steady at $9.18 (+1.21%): Bullish Momentum Charges as MACD Golden Cross Locks on $10.24 Resistance 🚀 Latest Close Data: C3.ai closed at $9.18 on Aug 3, logging a modest +1.21% gain. The stock is stabilizing 61.4% below its 52-week high of $23.76, but is showing resilience just above the critical $9.00 floor. Core Market Drivers: AI enterprise software stocks are seeing a sentiment shift as semiconductor manufacturing upgrades integrate AI vision systems. Mixed analyst sentiment persists, with 11 institutions setting a wide average target of $9.75. Massive insider holdings by BlackRock (7.85%) and Chairman Thomas Siebel (7.53%) provide a strong vote of confidence amid low float volatility. Technical Analysis:
$GE Climbs Toward Breakout Territory, Is $370 Next?
$GE Aerospace(GE)$ $GE Aerospace (GE) +1.42% Climbs to $360, Bulls Eye $370 Pivot as Aerospace Momentum Builds 🚀 Latest Close Data: GE Aerospace closed at $360.07 on Aug 3, up +1.42% (+$5.03). The stock is trading just -5.9% below its 52-week high of $382.97, showcasing robust relative strength in the industrial sector. 📈 Core Market Drivers: The stock firmly rebounded after a mid-week dip that saw the price hit $352.35 amid broader aerospace sector weakness. Positive sentiment is being fueled by peer group earnings strength, notably GE HealthCare's record backlog, which indirectly highlights the successful lean-operations playbook under the GE umbrella. 🏭 Technical Analysis: The rebound was validated by volume of 3.15M shares. The 6-day RSI has rec
$VZ Dividend + Breakout Setup? $48.7 Is the Level to Watch
$Verizon(VZ)$ $Verizon (VZ) +1.52% Reclaims $46.8: Telecom Giant’s Momentum Builds as Dividend Yield Shines, Eyeing $48.7 Resistance Latest Close Data: Verizon closed at $46.81 on Aug 3, 2026, gaining +1.52%. The stock firmly bounced off the $45.5 zone and is now trading just -9.4% below its 52-week high of $51.68. Core Market Drivers: 📈 Bullish sentiment is fueled by a major > $1B deal with Google for dark fiber infrastructure. This follows stellar Q2 results where the company beat EPS estimates and raised its full-year guidance for the second consecutive quarter. The robust 5.97% dividend yield continues to attract defensive capital in a volatile macro environment. Technical Analysis: 📊 The rebound is technically sound. RSI(6) climbed to 61.6,
JPM: Rising Real Yields Drive Rotation of AI Trading to Cyclical Sectors in the S&P 500
[Smile]Hi Tigers, The calm surface of the S&P 500 masks one of the largest rotations in years—funds are flowing from crowded AI trading to cyclical sectors. JPMorgan Private Bank characterizes this shift as a repricing of "AI economics," not a liquidation. Kriti Gupta, global investment strategist at $JPMorgan Chase(JPM)$ Private Bank, says the path change is not a market crash, but a leadership reshuffle. She characterizes this shift as "a move from pricing potential to demanding proof of earnings." Evidence is evident in the index divergence: the market capitalization-weighted $S&P 500(.SPX)$ is hovering near all-time highs (around 7,490 points, still below the record of 7,616 points) after a tw
📊 Institutions Just Flipped, AMZN Going to Break ATH— Are You Following?
After 3 consecutive weeks of selling, US equity funds saw +$11.83B inflow last week — the largest since June 24. Tech alone soaked up $4.9B. $Goldman Sachs(GS)$ Prime data shows that hedge funds resumed heavy buying of US tech stocks last week! Several key data points are worth noting, which I've listed below: US information technology sector saw net buying for the second consecutive week; From July 24th to 30th, weekly net buying amounted to approximately 3.5% of the total market capitalization of the tech sector; The buying pace was the fastest since December 2022, reaching an intensity of +1.9 standard deviations over the past year; Software, semiconductor equipment, and tech hardware were the three sectors with the largest inflow
$ORCL Turns the Corner, but $132 Remains the Key Test
$Oracle(ORCL)$ $Oracle (ORCL) +1.81% Reclaims $130 Handle, Cloud Titan’s $123-$133 Breakout Zone Activated 📈🔥 Latest Close Data: ORCL closed at $129.87 (+1.81%), staging a sharp intraday recovery from a session low of $125.70 to narrowly miss the $132.40 high. Still trading -62.4% below its 52-week high of $345.72, the stock is attempting to build a base near yearly lows. Core Market Drivers: Sentiment is shifting positively on news of Oracle expanding its AI collaboration with Google Cloud to integrate Gemini models into Fusion applications. This counters prior heavy selling pressure driven by fears that AI CapEx won't deliver immediate returns, which recently pushed the stock to 12-month lows. Technical Analysis: A massive volume of 34.43M share
$CRM Eyes $200 as Bullish Momentum Builds After Fresh Breakout 📈
$Salesforce.com(CRM)$ $Salesforce (CRM) +1.83%: Cloud Giant Reclaims Momentum, $201 Resistance Eyed 📈 Latest Close Data: CRM closed at $184.02 (+1.83%), rebounding from session lows near $177. The stock remains 31.6% below its 52-week high of $269.11, leaving significant room for recovery. Core Market Drivers: Guggenheim’s recent upgrade to Buy ($228 PT) continues to fuel institutional accumulation. Although Phillip Securities downgraded CRM to Neutral last month, the subsequent price stabilization suggests the market has absorbed the cautious outlook. The TTM EPS of $8.61 highlights robust profitability, with massive buy-side flows (3.38B total inflow) overpowering seller exhaustion today. Technical Analysis: 🚀 Bullish momentum is accelerating. Th
$CSCO Reclaims Momentum: Can It Break Through $120 Next?
$Cisco(CSCO)$ $Cisco(CSCO) Climbs +2.14% to $115.99: Networking Giant Reclaims Momentum, Key Resistance at $119.97 in Sight 📈🚀 Latest Close Data: CSCO ended the session at $115.99, surging +2.14% (+$2.43). The stock is now trading 11.0% below its 52-week high of $130.37, showing strong recovery momentum from its recent lows. 📊 Core Market Drivers: Sentiment is rebounding as the market digests Supreme Court news regarding a China-related case, removing a legal overhang. ⚖️ Institutional confidence remains robust, with JPMorgan recently hiking its target to $145, signaling conviction in CSCO’s long-term AI and security pivot despite near-term competitive pressures from Arista Networks. 🤖 Technical Analysis: The MACD has just flashed a bullish crosso
$WDC Recovery Gains Steam as $580 Comes Into Focus
$Western Digital(WDC)$ $Western Digital (WDC) +2.21%: Storage Titan Rebounds Off Support, Eyeing $580 Breakout 🚀 Latest Close Data: $544.84 (Aug 03). Closed +2.21% with a 9.28% intraday swing, recovering sharply from the session low of $530.55. Still 31.9% below its 52-week high of $799.87. Core Market Drivers: The bounce is fueled by growing AI-driven demand for high-capacity storage, with data center spending remaining robust. WDC’s strategic pivot toward enterprise SSDs and HDDs continues to attract institutional interest. The stock remains largely insulated from the Chinese chip price war, focusing instead on premium Western enterprise clients. Technical Analysis: Volume was strong at 9.5M (Volume Ratio 1.21), confirming bullish conviction. RSI
$Chevron(CVX)$ $Chevron(CVX) +2.35% Surge: Energy Giant Powers Through Resistance, $200 in Sight Latest Close Data: Closed at $196.83 on Aug 3, 2026, gaining +2.35% for the day. The stock is now just 8.3% below its 52-week high of $214.71, signaling strong recovery momentum. Core Market Drivers: CVX rallied as crude oil prices firmed on renewed supply concerns. The stock also benefited from robust capital flows, with a noticeable shift to net buying over the last three sessions. Its attractive 3.55% dividend yield continues to draw income-seeking investors. Technical Analysis: The breakout is confirmed by rising momentum. The 6-day RSI surged to 73.98, entering overbought territory but signaling intense buying pressure. MACD shows a bullish expansi
$Everpure(P)$ $Everpure (P) Claws Back +2.81%: Smart Money Accumulation Hints at Breakout, $82.65 Resistance Looms 🚀 📊 Latest Close Data $P closed at $77.17 (+2.81%), bouncing sharply from the intraday low of $75.22. The stock is currently trading 23.28% below its 52-week high of $100.59, indicating significant recovery room. 📰 Core Market Drivers The rebound in the computer hardware & storage sector was fueled by a massive capital flow shift. Despite small-order selling, total 1-day large-order inflow of $459.84万 overwhelmed large-order outflow ($74.03万), suggesting institutional accumulation. The narrative around Pure Storage remains tied to AI-driven enterprise modernization and all-flash data center demand. 📈 Technical Analysis The MACD is on
Coinbase 2Q26: Weak Results, But Market Share Still Rising
$Coinbase Global, Inc.(COIN)$ Coinbase (COIN US) reported weaker-than-expected 2Q26 results. Net revenue fell 14% QoQ to US$1.15bn, while adjusted EBITDA dropped 31% QoQ to US$208mn, mainly due to softer crypto asset prices and trading activity. But the report is not only about near-term pressure. Coinbase continued to gain share in a weak market. Its trading market share reached 10.3% in 2Q26, up 3.2ppts YoY and 1.2ppts QoQ. Everything Exchange also showed progress. Crypto derivatives volume was flat QoQ despite a 12% decline in overall market volume, while Prediction Markets revenue grew 106% QoQ, with annualized revenue above US$100mn. CMB International maintained BUY, but lowered the target price from US$235 to US$205. The key ques
$NVIDIA(NVDA)$ $NVIDIA (NVDA) +2.93% Reclaims $200: Dip-Buying Momentum Builds as AI Giant Nears Pivot, $212 Resistance in Sight 🚀 Latest Close Data: NVDA closed at $200.75 (+2.93%) on Aug 3, snapping a losing streak. The stock is rebounding from a recent dip, currently sitting 15.1% below its 52-week high of $236.54. Core Market Drivers: The tech sector saw a relief rally as dip-buyers stepped in following the recent sharp correction. Sentiment stabilized as rotational buying returned to semiconductor leaders, while the broader market digested a mixed macro environment. No specific negative company news is weighing on the ticker today, allowing the technical bounce to gain traction. Technical Analysis: The bounce is accompanied by decent volume o
$ZM Strengthens Above Key Support, Next Stop: $103
$Zoom(ZM)$ $Zoom(ZM) Surges +4.06%: AI Tailwinds Fuel Breakout, Momentum Builds Towards $100 Latest Close Data: ZM closed at $96.07, surging +4.06% on strong volume. The stock is now trading just -16.3% below its 52-week high of $114.74, signaling a robust recovery attempt. Core Market Drivers: The surge is fueled by mounting optimism around Zoom's AI strategy. Analysts see its tiered AI approach as a key growth catalyst, following recent product launches like ZoomMate and Agent Architect. A volume ratio of 1.39 confirms institutional accumulation, overpowering the recent bearish sentiment in the software sector. Technical Analysis: The breakout is technically confirmed. The MACD has issued a powerful bullish signal with a DIF cross above DEA (DIF: