10am update – opening chop

US equities open in minor chop mode, but its enough for the SPX to generate a new hist’ high of 6699.

sp’60min

VIX’60min

Summary

We’re s/t cyclically high, as the setup favours the bears, but its difficult to see much more than moderate cooling.


notable stock: MU

S/t buyers… ahead of earnings, due in AH
The stock will typically sell off on earnings.

notable Dow component: BA

Trump said Uzbekistan and/or Turkey might place orders

notable weakness: NVDA

Bernstein warning about ‘circular’ issues, with Nvidia investing in OpenAI, with OpenAI (likely) buying Nvidia products.

notable nuclear: OKLO

Seaport Global, buy>neutral. Ms. Wood of ARKQ sells her Oklo stake

… which merits your attention.