Market Talk - Wednesday, Sept. 30
September 30, 2026
Global markets closed mixed as the Nikkei 225 surged 1.94%, contrasting with broad declines across European and U.S. indices.
At What Point Are Yields Crazy?
Bridging the gap to Social Security requires balancing high yields with capital preservation.
Weekly Market Pulse: Finally
The 10-year Treasury yield's surge above 5% ends the low-rate era, signaling a return to historical norms.
Falling Behind
The feeling of falling behind is an illusion. The discomfort it spawns is real. A trade placed to relieve that discomfort swings at nothing the market offered.
The Q3 Earnings Season Is Ready To Roll
Sixteen companies will have reported by the end of September as we gear up for peak earnings season. S&P 500 earnings are forecast to jump 23.9% in Q3, all told.
What U.S. Yields Are Saying Now - And Where The Line In The Sand Sits For Risk Markets
Surging U.S. Treasury yields signal a 'price-of-money reset' that is pressuring equity valuations.
LATEST ARTICLES
Micron Impresses With $54.2 Billion In Q4 Revenue
September 30, 2026
Micron crushed Q4 estimates with a 379% revenue surge to $54.23 billion, fueled by explosive data center growth.
In This Article: MU
Dow Snaps 5-Month Win Streak, Suffers Steep Q3 Slide
September 30, 2026
The Dow snapped a five-month winning streak and suffered a steep third-quarter slide despite cooling PCE inflation data. While the Nasdaq eked out a monthly gain, crude oil dominated the quarter with a massive 33% price surge.
Oracle’s AI Trap: How Charts And Credit Markets Predicted The Plunge
September 30, 2026
Heavy institutional distribution and massive infrastructure spending suggest the stock's recent rally masked deep balance sheet risks.
Huge Call Options Volume In ViaSat - Is VSAT Stock Set To Spike Higher?
September 30, 2026
ViaSat call options volume surged 17x today as speculators bet on a 90% price spike.
In This Article: VSAT
Silver XAGUSD Elliott Wave: Tracking A Potential Zig Zag
September 30, 2026
Silver tracks a corrective Elliott Wave Zig Zag pattern following its August peak.
The Midterm Election Effect: Why The S&P 500 Often Moves Before The Votes Are Counted
September 30, 2026
The S&P 500 often rallies before midterm election results arrive, boasting a 75% win rate in the six days prior to the vote.
In This Article: SPY
From TINA To TIGA: Diversification Pays Again
September 30, 2026
The market has shifted from TINA to TIGA as 5% Treasury yields offer a compelling alternative to record-high stock valuations.
Target Corporation Chart Analysis
September 30, 2026
Technical analysis on the stock chart for TGT.
In This Article: TGT
European Stock: Tesco
September 30, 2026
The retail giant maintains steady growth while working to bolster its profitability.
Mentions: TSCDY
What If We’ve Been Building AI Wrong?
September 30, 2026
Ex-OpenAI researcher Diogo Almeida unveiled Jev, a decision-centric AI model that is 200X faster and 400X cheaper than leading LLMs.
Mentions: BOTZ
Forex Today: Fedspeak, Claims And The ISM Data Steal The Show
September 30, 2026
The US Dollar climbed toward 101.50 as rising Treasury yields offset softer PCE data.
Safe Haven? No Thanks.
September 30, 2026
Long-term Treasuries are losing their safe-haven status as the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF TLT hits record lows.
In This Article: TLT
Bitcoin Dominance Warning? Alts About To Collapse? Deep Dive Into Crypto
September 30, 2026
Bitcoin faces a critical test as rising dominance signals a potential 40% collapse in altcoins.
In This Article: BTC.X
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Bridging the gap to Social Security requires balancing high yields with capital preservation.
The 10-year Treasury yield's surge above 5% ends the low-rate era, signaling a return to historical norms.
The feeling of falling behind is an illusion. The discomfort it spawns is real. A trade placed to relieve that...
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