Why DeepSeek Just Deep-Sixed U.S. AI Stocks
Image Source: Pexels We’re all adults; we all know there are no “sure things”.Just the same, for the past two years, all the talking heads out there have been sure AI was set to revolutionize, well, everything.Sure – AI has been revolutionary and has transformative potential, but its reliance on infrastructure is a hurdle on the […]
DeepSeek Is Not New – The Rotation Away From Tech Is
The technical aspect of DeepSeek is not new. The reaction to it though, is new. What this could mean is that unlike the internet explosion which included 100’s of companies, the AI explosion is much narrower in impact thus far than what has been hyperbolized by mainstream media. AI has enormously affected only a few companies. So, if […]
Nvidia Bearish Momentum Explained
Image Source: Pixabay The market is testing a new narrative for NVDA. This will be a bull and bear ferocious fight, but the current bear thinking is the following: 1. Overcapacity Risk in Semiconductors: The AI Bubble NarrativeKey Issue: Overinvestment Based on Overhyped DemandNVIDIA’s meteoric rise has been fueled by the generative AI boom, but history shows […]
Rates Spark: Tech Jitters
The DeepSeek story was in the news last week, but the market reaction was left to Monday. Nothing to suggest at this juncture that there is follow-through to come, although the notion of overvalued tech stocks is not a tough one to sell. For Treasuries, we’re back at c.4.5% in the 10yr, and still looking […]
S&P 500, Nasdaq Log Worst Day Since December On AI Fumble
Quickly brushing off inauguration week buzz, Wall Street plummeted today as artificial intelligence (AI) stocks came under fire amid reports that Chinese startup DeepSeek’s AI model outperformed OpenAI — and cost significantly less. Nevertheless, the Dow clawed its way to a triple-digit gain despite Nvidia’s (NVDA) steep losses. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were not as lucky, […]
Up 205% In 2024, Can RSI Stock Keep Rising?
Photo by Krissia Cruz on Unsplash Few stocks enjoyed the kind of returns that gambling stock Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) posted in 2024.The online and land-based casino gaming and sports betting company saw its stock price surge about 205% higher in 2024, and the iGaming stock has continued its climb in 2025. Rush Street Interactive stock is up about 2% year-to-date and is […]
Speculator Extremes: Coffee, Live Cattle & Gold Lead Weekly Bullish Positions
The latest update for the weekly Commitment of Traders (COT) report was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday for data ending on January 21st.This weekly Extreme Positions report highlights the Most Bullish and Most Bearish Positions for the speculator category. Extreme positioning in these markets can foreshadow strong moves in the underlying market.To signify an extreme position, […]
China’s DeepSeek AI Raises Doubts Over U.S. Tech Dominance And Export Curbs
China’s DeepSeek AI Models Raise DoubtsThe Wall Street Journal reports China’s DeepSeek AI Models Raise Doubts Over U.S. Tech Dominance Global chip stocks slumped Monday after Chinese artificial-intelligence company DeepSeek said it had developed AI models that nearly matched American rivals despite using inferior chips, raising questions about the need to spend huge sums on advanced […]
U.S. Dollar Hugely Overpriced
Image Source: Pixabay Market and economic repercussions of overpriced US Dollar.Video Length: 00:19:38More By This Author:Gold Shining & Economic UpdateManufacturing Surges, But Is It Real?The China Problem
U.S. Equities Slide As Chinese AI Rivals Stir Tech-Driven Volatility
Image source: Pixabay Monday’s steep equity declines underscore the market’s sensitivity to emerging competitive threats in the AI landscape. The S&P 500 fell by 1.8%, while the Dow lost roughly 207 points and the Nasdaq dropped nearly 3%, reflecting a stark shift in sentiment following reports that Chinese startup DeepSeek has developed a cost-efficient AI model […]
