US Market Drivers<\/p>\n
In the prior session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged roughly 1,200 points, or about 2.5%, to notch its first-ever close above the 50,000 mark. The S&P 500 climbed around 2%, while the Nasdaq Composite finished more than 2% higher.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The recent volatility was sparked by a sharp selloff in software stocks following the launch of Anthropic’s new AI automation tool, prompting investors to reassess disruption risks across the sector. At the same time, attention intensified on\u00a0elevated capital spending<\/a> by Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft, which plan to spend a combined $650 billion in 2026 on data centers, chips, and internal architecture, a roughly 60% increase from 2025.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs said selling pressure from trend-following systematic funds could persist after the S&P 500 breached a short-term CTA sell trigger, a signal used by commodity trading advisers (CTA) that prompts equity selling. The bank expects CTAs to remain net sellers in the week ahead regardless of market direction, according to a Bloomberg\u00a0report<\/a>.<\/p>\n Goldman estimates the decline to drive about $33 billion of selling this week, with a break below 6,707 on the S&P 500 potentially unlocking up to $80 billion over the next month. Even in a flat market, CTAs are projected to sell roughly $15.4 billion of U.S. equities, and about $8.7 billion if stocks rise.<\/p>\n The bank added that thin liquidity and short-gamma positioning could magnify swings, noting S&P 500 top-of-book liquidity has fallen to about $4.1 million from a year-to-date average near $13.7 million, while its Panic Index hovered near \u201cmax fear\u201d levels.<\/p>\n Fundstrat\u2019s head of technical strategy, Mark Newton,\u00a0said on X<\/a> that cross-asset volatility has created \u201csome notable divergences,\u201d but cautioned against overreacting, saying it is \u201cimportant not to throw the baby out with the bath water.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n “Certainly the Defensive outperformance is important to keep an eye on, but breadth has not deteriorated too meaningfully yet & sentiment has become a bit more guarded.\u00a0 Lots of moving pieces & Feb has something to offer Bulls & Bears alike,” Newton added.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his bullish outlook on equities\u00a0in a post<\/a> on Truth Social on Sunday, predicting the Dow Jones Industrial Average could reach 100,000 by the end of his term, citing tariffs and national security as key drivers.<\/p>\n Trending Stocks To Watch On NYSE, Nasdaq<\/p>\n OpGen (OPGN)<\/a>: Shares are on the retail radar after the company disclosed a proposal to change its name to CapForce, repositioning away from diagnostic life sciences and toward a digital investment banking and fintech-focused business.<\/p>\n Archer Aviation (ACHR)<\/a>: The stock is in focus after a filing showed BlackRock increased its ownership stake to 8.1%. The move follows\u00a0Archer\u2019s CES 2026<\/a> announcement of an expanded AI initiative, including deeper integration of Nvidia\u2019s IGX Thor platform into future versions of its Midnight electric air taxi.<\/p>\n Li Auto (LI)<\/a>: Shares drew attention after JPMorgan downgraded the stock to ‘Underweight’ from ‘Neutral’ and cut its price target to $14 from $18, citing expectations for China\u2019s auto industry to underperform in 2026, falling sales volumes, weaker margins, and the lack of new model launches.<\/p>\n Hims & Hers Health (HIMS)<\/a>: Shares drew attention after the company reversed course on the launch of a $49 compounded version of Novo Nordisk\u2019s Wegovy weight-loss drug, following a warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that would take action against the product.<\/p>\n Cingulate (CING)<\/a>: The stock drew attention after completing $6.5 million of a private placement on Friday and expects to close the remaining $5.5 million as soon as possible.<\/p>\n How Global Markets Are Performing Today<\/p>\n In broader markets, the yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note rose to about 4.22% late Sunday. Gold traded near record territory after reclaiming the $5,000-per-ounce level, while silver climbed back toward $80 an ounce.\u00a0<\/p>\n Oil prices fell more than 1%, with Brent crude near $67 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate around $63.<\/p>\n Asian markets looked set to open the week higher on Monday after Wall Street\u2019s rebound. Japan\u2019s Nikkei jumped more than 4%, supported by expectations for looser fiscal policy after Japan\u2019s ruling Liberal Democratic Party secured a two-thirds supermajority in the lower house under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, clearing the way for additional stimulus.\u00a0<\/p>\n On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for the\u00a0iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)<\/a> was \u2018extremely bullish\u2019 amid \u2018extremely high\u2019 message volume.<\/p>\n Among the catalysts for Monday are remarks from Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic, Fed Governor Christopher Waller, and Fed Governor Stephen Miran, including a podcast interview later in the session.<\/p>\n For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.<\/p>\n
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