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Welcome to The Splash Club
The Splash Club is a community-driven trading platform focused on market analysis, watchlists, alerts, and discussion.
Every trading day begins with a free pre-market briefing covering the biggest stories, earnings, unusual movers, and stocks worth watching. Throughout the day, members get access to additional analysis, alerts, and discussions as new opportunities emerge.
The goal isn't to tell you what to buy or sell. The goal is to create a place where traders can stay informed, share ideas, challenge assumptions, and react to market events together.
As the platform evolves, expect things to change. New features, alert systems, watchlist tools, and community features will continue to be added over time. Some ideas will work. Some won't. The goal is simply to build something useful for people trying to better understand the markets.
If you're new here, start with today's market briefing, join the discussion, and build your watchlist.
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Tech Leads While Health Care and Staples Break Lower
Based on the latest available market data as of 4:44 PM EDT, the market finished with a clear split. Tech led the tape, QQQ outpaced the other major ETFs, and health care and staples carried the worst sector damage.
The latest available snapshot showed SPY at $752.05, up 0.39%. QQQ was last quoted at $719.88, up 1.13%, making it the clean index leader.
DIA was nearly flat at $524.75, up 0.06%, while IWM was last quoted at $294.49, up 0.35%. Activity was mixed. DIA traded at 2.3x relative volume, while SPY and IWM were both at 0.7x.
Interpretation: this was a tech-led advance, not a broad rush into every corner of the market.
Tech did the heavy lifting. XLK was the strongest sector ETF in the snapshot, up 1.21% at $183.47.
Energy and banks also held green. XLE rose 0.37% to $56.96, and XLF gained 0.22% to $56.18.
The weak side was clear. XLV fell 1.92% to $158.28. XLP dropped 1.39% to $83.41. XLRE slipped 0.47% to $44.49.
CNBC reported that Apple is in talks with PrismML, a company tied to shrinking AI models to run on an iPhone. That keeps AAPL and handset AI on the watchlist, but the headline does not describe a completed deal.
Reuters reported that data center firm Switch tapped banks for an IPO that could value it up to $80 billion. The headline named GS and JPM.
The White House launched the Gold Eagle Initiative, a cybersecurity vulnerability coordination effort.[1]
WSJ reported that a Lindsey Graham tariffs bill would target China and India as buyers of Russian oil. That puts FXI, INDA, energy, and tariff-sensitive trade back on the monitor list.
Late geopolitical headlines referenced U.S. military action tied to Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and a naval blockade. That keeps oil and energy in focus into the next session.
CoinDesk reported that JPMorgan said Hyperliquid’s rise threatens Circle’s USDC economics, with the story tied to COIN, CRCL, and JPM.[2]
Strongest sectors:
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XLK: +1.21%
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XLE: +0.37%
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XLF: +0.22%
Weakest sectors:
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XLV: -1.92%
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XLP: -1.39%
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XLRE: -0.47%
The clean message: tech led, defensives did not. Health care and staples were the main drag.
There were 8 unusual movers in the snapshot, but they stay outside the main market read. Several were thin or noisy names and warrants.
NXTC was the standout, last quoted at $6.17, up 170.61%, with 83x relative volume. PRENW, CELUW, PTORW, EOSER, GDEVW, and ALVOW also showed large percentage moves, but several traded at very low prices or on light share counts.
Watch whether QQQ and XLK can keep leading without help from health care and staples. Narrow leadership can work, but it leaves less room for error.
Energy stays on watch after the Iran and blockade headlines. XLE was green today, and USO was tied to the geopolitical headlines.
Banks remain active on the news tape. JPM and GS were tied to the Switch IPO headline, while JPM also appeared in the CoinDesk stablecoin story.
AAPL is worth monitoring after the PrismML headline. The key point is simple: AI-on-device remains a live theme, but no completed transaction was stated in the headline.
The bulls got enough from tech to keep the major ETFs green. They did not get broad comfort from defensives.
The setup into tomorrow is straightforward: tech leadership is the support, health care weakness is the warning, and geopolitics is the wild card.
Market data reflects the latest available information at the time of publication. News sources are linked above. Conditions may change after publication.
about 18 hours ago
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Tech Leads While Health Care and Staples Break Lower
Based on the latest available market data as of 4:44 PM EDT, the market finished with a clear split. Tech led the tape, QQQ outpaced the other major ETFs, and health care and staples carried the worst sector damage.
The latest available snapshot showed SPY at $752.05, up 0.39%. QQQ was last quoted at $719.88, up 1.13%, making it the clean index leader.
DIA was nearly flat at $524.75, up 0.06%, while IWM was last quoted at $294.49, up 0.35%. Activity was mixed. DIA traded at 2.3x relative volume, while SPY and IWM were both at 0.7x.
Interpretation: this was a tech-led advance, not a broad rush into every corner of the market.
Tech did the heavy lifting. XLK was the strongest sector ETF in the snapshot, up 1.21% at $183.47.
Energy and banks also held green. XLE rose 0.37% to $56.96, and XLF gained 0.22% to $56.18.
The weak side was clear. XLV fell 1.92% to $158.28. XLP dropped 1.39% to $83.41. XLRE slipped 0.47% to $44.49.
CNBC reported that Apple is in talks with PrismML, a company tied to shrinking AI models to run on an iPhone. That keeps AAPL and handset AI on the watchlist, but the headline does not describe a completed deal.
Reuters reported that data center firm Switch tapped banks for an IPO that could value it up to $80 billion. The headline named GS and JPM.
The White House launched the Gold Eagle Initiative, a cybersecurity vulnerability coordination effort.[1]
WSJ reported that a Lindsey Graham tariffs bill would target China and India as buyers of Russian oil. That puts FXI, INDA, energy, and tariff-sensitive trade back on the monitor list.
Late geopolitical headlines referenced U.S. military action tied to Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and a naval blockade. That keeps oil and energy in focus into the next session.
CoinDesk reported that JPMorgan said Hyperliquid’s rise threatens Circle’s USDC economics, with the story tied to COIN, CRCL, and JPM.[2]
Strongest sectors:
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XLK: +1.21%
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XLE: +0.37%
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XLF: +0.22%
Weakest sectors:
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XLV: -1.92%
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XLP: -1.39%
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XLRE: -0.47%
The clean message: tech led, defensives did not. Health care and staples were the main drag.
There were 8 unusual movers in the snapshot, but they stay outside the main market read. Several were thin or noisy names and warrants.
NXTC was the standout, last quoted at $6.17, up 170.61%, with 83x relative volume. PRENW, CELUW, PTORW, EOSER, GDEVW, and ALVOW also showed large percentage moves, but several traded at very low prices or on light share counts.
Watch whether QQQ and XLK can keep leading without help from health care and staples. Narrow leadership can work, but it leaves less room for error.
Energy stays on watch after the Iran and blockade headlines. XLE was green today, and USO was tied to the geopolitical headlines.
Banks remain active on the news tape. JPM and GS were tied to the Switch IPO headline, while JPM also appeared in the CoinDesk stablecoin story.
AAPL is worth monitoring after the PrismML headline. The key point is simple: AI-on-device remains a live theme, but no completed transaction was stated in the headline.
The bulls got enough from tech to keep the major ETFs green. They did not get broad comfort from defensives.
The setup into tomorrow is straightforward: tech leadership is the support, health care weakness is the warning, and geopolitics is the wild card.
Market data reflects the latest available information at the time of publication. News sources are linked above. Conditions may change after publication.
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Tech Leads as Cooler PPI Headlines Hit the Tape
Cooler producer-price headlines are the key pre-market story. Tech is leading the board, QQQ is ahead of SPY, and defensive sectors are lagging as traders line up for the open.
Based on the latest available market data as of 8:45 AM EDT, QQQ was last quoted at $722.02, up 1.43%. SPY was last quoted at $753.46, up 0.58%.
DIA was last quoted at $524.75, up 0.06%. IWM was last quoted at $294.49, up 0.35%.
This is a tech-led tape before the bell. XLK is the strongest sector in the available snapshot, up 1.21%. XLE and XLF are also green, while XLV, XLP, and XLRE are the weakest groups.
Interpretation: the market is treating the inflation headlines as supportive for risk, at least for now. The first hour will tell us whether that bid sticks or fades.
The move is broad at the ETF level rather than driven by a clean list of single-stock movers.
QQQ is leading the major index ETFs with a 1.43% gain. SPY is also higher. Small caps are positive, but less forceful. The Dow is nearly flat.
Sector leadership is clear:
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XLK: up 1.21%, strongest group
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XLE: up 0.37%
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XLF: up 0.22%
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XLV: down 1.92%, weakest group
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XLP: down 1.39%
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XLRE: down 0.47%
Tech has the early momentum. Health care and staples are taking the pressure.
Economic-data headlines showed June PPI at -0.3% month over month versus 0.0% estimated. Core PPI was 0.2% versus 0.3% estimated. Year-over-year PPI was 5.5% versus 6.2% estimated, while core PPI was 4.7% versus 5.2% estimated.
The same batch of headlines also showed prior PPI readings revised lower, including PPI year over year revised from 6.5% to 6.0% and core PPI year over year revised from 4.9% to 4.6%.
NY Empire State Manufacturing Index for July came in at 15.60 versus 9.30 estimated.
Bloomberg reported that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Vera Rubin is on track despite talk of delays.[1] That keeps NVDA on the tech watchlist this morning.
CNBC reported that Warren Buffett said he made a mistake not investing in Google and said Alphabet is now “more likely to be a winner” based on its record. The same CNBC headline said Berkshire owns about $31 billion of Alphabet parent stock and that Buffett still likes Berkshire’s Apple investment.
Yahoo Finance reported Alibaba stock gained 4% pre-market on news that its Qwen AI model will power Apple Intelligence on China iPhones.[2]
Analyst headlines also put JPM and MSFT on the morning tape. JPM saw two price-target raise headlines, while MSFT had a Wells Fargo headline maintaining Overweight and lowering the price target to $625.
Tech is the leader. XLK was last quoted at $183.47, up 1.21%. That lines up with the stronger QQQ move and the NVDA headline.
Energy is holding up. XLE was last quoted at $56.96, up 0.37%.
Banks are positive. XLF was last quoted at $56.18, up 0.22%, with JPM analyst headlines adding attention to the group.
Health care is the weak spot. XLV was last quoted at $158.28, down 1.92%.
Staples are also soft. XLP was last quoted at $83.41, down 1.39%. Real estate is weaker too, with XLRE down 0.47%.
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QQQ: leading the major ETFs with a 1.43% pre-market gain.
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SPY: higher by 0.58% as the market digests PPI headlines.
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XLK: strongest sector in the available snapshot.
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NVDA: Bloomberg reported Huang said Vera Rubin remains on track.
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BABA: Yahoo Finance reported a pre-market gain tied to Qwen AI and Apple Intelligence in China.
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AAPL: tied to both the Alibaba headline and Buffett’s CNBC comments.
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JPM: on watch after two price-target raise headlines.
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MSFT: on watch after a Wells Fargo headline maintaining Overweight and lowering the price target.
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XLV: weakest sector in the available snapshot.
First, watch whether QQQ keeps leading after the open. Pre-market strength can fade fast once full liquidity arrives.
Second, watch rates-sensitive areas. Cooler PPI headlines are helpful for the risk mood, but the bond market reaction will matter for tech and real estate.
Third, watch whether defensive weakness continues. XLV and XLP are both under pressure before the bell.
Fourth, watch NVDA. The Vera Rubin headline gives the chip trade a clear morning focal point.
Fifth, watch banks. XLF is positive, and JPM has fresh analyst headlines ahead of the open.
There are eight unusual movers in the available scan, but most are thin, illiquid, or noisy names. They are not driving the main market story this morning.
NXTC was last quoted at $6.17, up 170.61%, with 83x relative volume. PRENW, RNWWW, CELUW, PTORW, EOSER, GDEVW, and ALVOW also appeared in the unusual list, but several are warrants or very low-priced names. Treat that group as high-noise watchlist material, not a read on the broader tape.
This is a cleaner pre-market setup than a flat, directionless tape. Tech is leading. PPI headlines are softer than estimates. Defensive sectors are weak. That gives bulls the early hand.
The risk is follow-through. If QQQ holds its bid after the open and XLK stays on top, the market can keep leaning risk-on. If the early tech move fades, the pre-market inflation relief may turn into a quick reset.
Market data reflects the latest available information at the time of publication. News sources are linked above. Conditions may change after publication.
about 2 hours ago
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Tech Leads as Cooler PPI Headlines Hit the Tape
Cooler producer-price headlines are the key pre-market story. Tech is leading the board, QQQ is ahead of SPY, and defensive sectors are lagging as traders line up for the open.
Based on the latest available market data as of 8:45 AM EDT, QQQ was last quoted at $722.02, up 1.43%. SPY was last quoted at $753.46, up 0.58%.
DIA was last quoted at $524.75, up 0.06%. IWM was last quoted at $294.49, up 0.35%.
This is a tech-led tape before the bell. XLK is the strongest sector in the available snapshot, up 1.21%. XLE and XLF are also green, while XLV, XLP, and XLRE are the weakest groups.
Interpretation: the market is treating the inflation headlines as supportive for risk, at least for now. The first hour will tell us whether that bid sticks or fades.
The move is broad at the ETF level rather than driven by a clean list of single-stock movers.
QQQ is leading the major index ETFs with a 1.43% gain. SPY is also higher. Small caps are positive, but less forceful. The Dow is nearly flat.
Sector leadership is clear:
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XLK: up 1.21%, strongest group
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XLE: up 0.37%
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XLF: up 0.22%
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XLV: down 1.92%, weakest group
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XLP: down 1.39%
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XLRE: down 0.47%
Tech has the early momentum. Health care and staples are taking the pressure.
Economic-data headlines showed June PPI at -0.3% month over month versus 0.0% estimated. Core PPI was 0.2% versus 0.3% estimated. Year-over-year PPI was 5.5% versus 6.2% estimated, while core PPI was 4.7% versus 5.2% estimated.
The same batch of headlines also showed prior PPI readings revised lower, including PPI year over year revised from 6.5% to 6.0% and core PPI year over year revised from 4.9% to 4.6%.
NY Empire State Manufacturing Index for July came in at 15.60 versus 9.30 estimated.
Bloomberg reported that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Vera Rubin is on track despite talk of delays.[1] That keeps NVDA on the tech watchlist this morning.
CNBC reported that Warren Buffett said he made a mistake not investing in Google and said Alphabet is now “more likely to be a winner” based on its record. The same CNBC headline said Berkshire owns about $31 billion of Alphabet parent stock and that Buffett still likes Berkshire’s Apple investment.
Yahoo Finance reported Alibaba stock gained 4% pre-market on news that its Qwen AI model will power Apple Intelligence on China iPhones.[2]
Analyst headlines also put JPM and MSFT on the morning tape. JPM saw two price-target raise headlines, while MSFT had a Wells Fargo headline maintaining Overweight and lowering the price target to $625.
Tech is the leader. XLK was last quoted at $183.47, up 1.21%. That lines up with the stronger QQQ move and the NVDA headline.
Energy is holding up. XLE was last quoted at $56.96, up 0.37%.
Banks are positive. XLF was last quoted at $56.18, up 0.22%, with JPM analyst headlines adding attention to the group.
Health care is the weak spot. XLV was last quoted at $158.28, down 1.92%.
Staples are also soft. XLP was last quoted at $83.41, down 1.39%. Real estate is weaker too, with XLRE down 0.47%.
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QQQ: leading the major ETFs with a 1.43% pre-market gain.
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SPY: higher by 0.58% as the market digests PPI headlines.
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XLK: strongest sector in the available snapshot.
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NVDA: Bloomberg reported Huang said Vera Rubin remains on track.
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BABA: Yahoo Finance reported a pre-market gain tied to Qwen AI and Apple Intelligence in China.
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AAPL: tied to both the Alibaba headline and Buffett’s CNBC comments.
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JPM: on watch after two price-target raise headlines.
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MSFT: on watch after a Wells Fargo headline maintaining Overweight and lowering the price target.
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XLV: weakest sector in the available snapshot.
First, watch whether QQQ keeps leading after the open. Pre-market strength can fade fast once full liquidity arrives.
Second, watch rates-sensitive areas. Cooler PPI headlines are helpful for the risk mood, but the bond market reaction will matter for tech and real estate.
Third, watch whether defensive weakness continues. XLV and XLP are both under pressure before the bell.
Fourth, watch NVDA. The Vera Rubin headline gives the chip trade a clear morning focal point.
Fifth, watch banks. XLF is positive, and JPM has fresh analyst headlines ahead of the open.
There are eight unusual movers in the available scan, but most are thin, illiquid, or noisy names. They are not driving the main market story this morning.
NXTC was last quoted at $6.17, up 170.61%, with 83x relative volume. PRENW, RNWWW, CELUW, PTORW, EOSER, GDEVW, and ALVOW also appeared in the unusual list, but several are warrants or very low-priced names. Treat that group as high-noise watchlist material, not a read on the broader tape.
This is a cleaner pre-market setup than a flat, directionless tape. Tech is leading. PPI headlines are softer than estimates. Defensive sectors are weak. That gives bulls the early hand.
The risk is follow-through. If QQQ holds its bid after the open and XLK stays on top, the market can keep leaning risk-on. If the early tech move fades, the pre-market inflation relief may turn into a quick reset.
Market data reflects the latest available information at the time of publication. News sources are linked above. Conditions may change after publication.
about 2 hours ago
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Softer CPI Puts QQQ in Front as IBM Sinks
Softer CPI headlines set the morning backdrop, and the latest market snapshot showed QQQ leading the major ETFs. The sector split was not clean risk-on, though. Materials, financials, and utilities led, while health care, staples, and real estate lagged. IBM was the clear single-name break.
Based on the latest available market data as of 10:04 AM EDT.
SPY was last quoted at $750.46, up 0.18%. QQQ was stronger at $717.56, up 0.80%. DIA was last quoted at $525.53, up 0.21%, while IWM was at $294.32, up 0.29%.
Volume was still light across the broad ETFs in the latest snapshot. SPY, QQQ, and IWM were each running at 0.1x relative volume. DIA was higher at 0.7x.
IBM was the main report mover. The latest available snapshot put IBM at $220.43, down 24.06%, with activity at 3.5x relative volume.
Barron's reported that IBM hit a rough patch after Q2 revenue missed estimates amid shifting enterprise spending.[1] That made IBM the name to watch inside tech even as QQQ stayed positive in the latest market data.
The macro headline was inflation. The June CPI headline showed -0.4% month over month versus a -0.1% estimate. Core CPI came in at 0.0% month over month versus a 0.2% estimate.
Retail data also crossed the tape. The Redbook Retail Sales Index was reported up 8.2% year over year for the week ended July 11, 2026, with a separate July 2026 versus July 2025 reading also at 8.2% year over year.
A separate macro headline put a 20% cargo ship fee idea into the discussion after National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett was asked about it on Fox News.
Yahoo reported that a New York bill to pause new data centers was awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision, with grid strain, energy costs, and the environment cited in the summary.[2] That keeps mega-cap cloud and AI infrastructure names on watch.
Materials led the sector board. XLB was last quoted at $51.18, up 1.19%.
Financials were right behind. XLF was last quoted at $56.71, up 1.17%. Utilities also had a bid, with XLU at $46.03, up 0.71%.
Tech was positive, but not the top sector. XLK was last quoted at $182.50, up 0.67%.
Health care was the weak spot. XLV was last quoted at $158.91, down 1.53%. Staples and real estate also lagged, with XLP down 0.46% and XLRE down 0.32%.
IBM stays first on the watchlist after the sharp drop and elevated activity. The key question is whether the move remains contained to IBM and related IT services names, or starts to weigh more broadly on tech sentiment.
QQQ is worth watching because it led the major ETFs despite the IBM move. A steady QQQ would keep the morning tone constructive.
XLF and XLB are the sector leaders to track. Financials and materials are carrying the cleanest strength in the latest snapshot.
XLV is the main weak sector. If health care stays heavy while the broad ETFs hold green, the market can still rotate. If weakness spreads, the tone changes.
MSFT, GOOGL, GOOG, META, and AMZN are on the radar after the New York data-center bill headline.
A separate screen showed 8 thin, illiquid, or noisy unusual movers. LGHL, NXTC, UBXG, and VMAR had July 14 snapshots, while several warrant symbols showed stale timestamps. Treat that list as noise, not the core tape.
The morning tape was positive, but selective. Softer CPI headlines helped the backdrop, QQQ led the major ETFs, and materials plus financials sat at the top of the sector board. IBM was the clear damage point. For now, the broad market was holding up in the latest snapshot, but IBM and health care weakness are the pressure points to monitor into the rest of the session.
Market data reflects the latest available information at the time of publication. News sources are linked above. Conditions may change after publication.
1 day ago
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Softer CPI Puts QQQ in Front as IBM Sinks
Softer CPI headlines set the morning backdrop, and the latest market snapshot showed QQQ leading the major ETFs. The sector split was not clean risk-on, though. Materials, financials, and utilities led, while health care, staples, and real estate lagged. IBM was the clear single-name break.
Based on the latest available market data as of 10:04 AM EDT.
SPY was last quoted at $750.46, up 0.18%. QQQ was stronger at $717.56, up 0.80%. DIA was last quoted at $525.53, up 0.21%, while IWM was at $294.32, up 0.29%.
Volume was still light across the broad ETFs in the latest snapshot. SPY, QQQ, and IWM were each running at 0.1x relative volume. DIA was higher at 0.7x.
IBM was the main report mover. The latest available snapshot put IBM at $220.43, down 24.06%, with activity at 3.5x relative volume.
Barron's reported that IBM hit a rough patch after Q2 revenue missed estimates amid shifting enterprise spending.[1] That made IBM the name to watch inside tech even as QQQ stayed positive in the latest market data.
The macro headline was inflation. The June CPI headline showed -0.4% month over month versus a -0.1% estimate. Core CPI came in at 0.0% month over month versus a 0.2% estimate.
Retail data also crossed the tape. The Redbook Retail Sales Index was reported up 8.2% year over year for the week ended July 11, 2026, with a separate July 2026 versus July 2025 reading also at 8.2% year over year.
A separate macro headline put a 20% cargo ship fee idea into the discussion after National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett was asked about it on Fox News.
Yahoo reported that a New York bill to pause new data centers was awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision, with grid strain, energy costs, and the environment cited in the summary.[2] That keeps mega-cap cloud and AI infrastructure names on watch.
Materials led the sector board. XLB was last quoted at $51.18, up 1.19%.
Financials were right behind. XLF was last quoted at $56.71, up 1.17%. Utilities also had a bid, with XLU at $46.03, up 0.71%.
Tech was positive, but not the top sector. XLK was last quoted at $182.50, up 0.67%.
Health care was the weak spot. XLV was last quoted at $158.91, down 1.53%. Staples and real estate also lagged, with XLP down 0.46% and XLRE down 0.32%.
IBM stays first on the watchlist after the sharp drop and elevated activity. The key question is whether the move remains contained to IBM and related IT services names, or starts to weigh more broadly on tech sentiment.
QQQ is worth watching because it led the major ETFs despite the IBM move. A steady QQQ would keep the morning tone constructive.
XLF and XLB are the sector leaders to track. Financials and materials are carrying the cleanest strength in the latest snapshot.
XLV is the main weak sector. If health care stays heavy while the broad ETFs hold green, the market can still rotate. If weakness spreads, the tone changes.
MSFT, GOOGL, GOOG, META, and AMZN are on the radar after the New York data-center bill headline.
A separate screen showed 8 thin, illiquid, or noisy unusual movers. LGHL, NXTC, UBXG, and VMAR had July 14 snapshots, while several warrant symbols showed stale timestamps. Treat that list as noise, not the core tape.
The morning tape was positive, but selective. Softer CPI headlines helped the backdrop, QQQ led the major ETFs, and materials plus financials sat at the top of the sector board. IBM was the clear damage point. For now, the broad market was holding up in the latest snapshot, but IBM and health care weakness are the pressure points to monitor into the rest of the session.
Market data reflects the latest available information at the time of publication. News sources are linked above. Conditions may change after publication.
1 day ago