Non-Farm Payrolls: Good News & Bad News

TalkMarkets - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 22:30
Ahead of today’s open, the final component of “Jobs Week” hits the tape: the December Employment Situation report — non-farm payrolls and unemployment — from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Duolingo: My Top Pick For 2026

Seeking Alpha - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 22:16

The Market Is Holding Its Breath

TalkMarkets - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 22:00
The market is sitting at the apex of an ascending triangle. Every short seller piling in here is adding to their losses while the algorithms position for something violent. I call this setup "waiting to exhale."

Intel Stock Has Already Doubled The Value Of US Government’s Stake

TalkMarkets - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 21:33
INTC shares have been in a sharp uptrend over the past six months – a rally that has “doubled” the value of the Trump administration’s stake in the chip manufacturer.

Is It Time To Underweight Technology?

TalkMarkets - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 21:09
In this week's video, we'll review the latest charts and data to help us answer the question, is it time to underweight tech stocks?

Netflix Stock: Are Markets Mispricing The Warner Deal Impact?

TalkMarkets - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 20:31
Netflix stock has tumbled roughly 27% since hitting a peak in late June 2025. The losses have been particularly steep following the Dec 5 announcement of its $72 billion equity acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and streaming division.

Can Nike Finally Bounce Back In 2026?

TalkMarkets - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 20:10
It has been a challenging few-year stretch for NIKE, facing post-pandemic demand issues while also getting its margins hit by recent tariffs. But can 2026 be the bounce-back year? Let’s take a closer look at the current outlook.

Can Strong Earnings Justify High Stock Valuations?

TalkMarkets - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 19:53
The expectation is for 2025 Q4 earnings for the S&P 500 index to increase by +7.7% from the same period last year on +7.9% higher revenues.

December Jobs Report: Ringing The Alarm Bells For Imminent Recession, With Caveats

TalkMarkets - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 19:20
This morning’s jobs report for December was the most important single datapoint we have received since the end of the government shutdown two months ago - and to cut to the chase it was in all respects except the headlines recessionary. 

Silver Price Targets & Commodity Weaponization

TalkMarkets - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 18:50
In this podcast, Greg shares his valuable insights on the recent move in silver over the last month or so that has seen the white metal bust through the key $54 level right after Thanksgiving and move all the way up to $80 today.

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