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Each trading day features hundreds of headlines and press releases on Benzinga Pro, a source for traders to see the latest news on the overall market&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent100224&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">and individual tickers.</a>
Here is a look at the most-searched stocks on Benzinga Pro for September 2024. Current prices and year-to-date performance are based on Sept. 30 and do not include dividends.
1. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
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<li>Current Price: $121.44</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $39.23 to $140.76</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +152.1%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/07/39579249/exclusive-top-10-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-june-where-do-nvidia-gamestop-tesla-apple">June</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/08/40119459/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-july-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-apple-crow">July</a>/<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/09/40691773/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-august-2024-where-do-tesla-n">August </a>Ranking: 1st/2nd/1st</li>
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2. SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)
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<li>Current Price: $573.76</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $409.22 to $574.71</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +21.4%</li>
<li>June/July/August Ranking: 3rd/3rd/2nd</li>
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3. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
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<li>Current Price: $261.63</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $138.80 to $271.00</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +5.3%</li>
<li>June/July/August Ranking: 4th/1st/3rd</li>
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4. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)
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<li>Current Price: $233.00</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $164.08 to $237.23</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +25.5%</li>
<li>June/July/August Ranking: 5th/7th/6th</li>
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5. Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHLR#NASDAQ">WHLR</a>)
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<li>Current Price: $8.09</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $2.90 to $1,126.80</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -92.8%</li>
<li>June/July/August Ranking: Not in Top 20 in any</li>
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6. Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)
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<li>Current Price: $488.07</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $342.35 to $503.52</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +21.2%</li>
<li>June/July/August Ranking: 11th/11th/9th</li>
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7. Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)
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<li>Current Price: $416.40</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $226.59 to $1,229.00</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +45.9%</li>
<li>June/July/August Ranking: 10th/19th/4th</li>
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8. Galmed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLMD#NASDAQ">GLMD</a>)
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<li>Current Price: $6.86</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $2.73 to $23.80</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +29.9%</li>
<li>June/July/August Ranking: Not in Top 20 in any</li>
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9. Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)
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<li>Current Price: $23.46</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $18.51 to $51.28</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -50.9%</li>
<li>June/July/August Ranking: Not in Top 20 in any</li>
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10. Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>)
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<li>Current Price: $8.05</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $2.09 to $13.25</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +241.1%</li>
<li>June/July/August Ranking: Not in Top 20/Not in Top 20/20th</li>
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Honorable Mentions:&nbsp;The following stocks were the 11th&nbsp;to 20th&nbsp;most-searched tickers on&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent090324&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;in September 2024.
11. Summit Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMMT#NASDAQ">SMMT</a>)
12. Palantir Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>)
13. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>)
14. Tenon Medical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TNON#NASDAQ">TNON</a>)
15. CN Energy Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNEY#NASDAQ">CNEY</a>)
16. Quhuo Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QH#NASDAQ">QH</a>)
17. ENDRA Life Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDRA#NASDAQ">NDRA</a>):
18. Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>)
19. Immuneering Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMRX#NASDAQ">IMRX</a>)
20. Trump Media &amp; Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>)
Why It&#8217;s Important:&nbsp;Nvidia was the top searched stock on Benzinga Pro for the month of September once again. The stock has ranked first or second for every month tracked since February, sometimes alternating with SPY or Tesla.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust ranked second for a second straight month, which comes as the S&amp;P 500 tracking index hit new all-time highs in the month of September.
Tesla, which topped the month of July, has ranked third for two straight weeks. The stock has ranked among the top four stocks searched in each month tracked in 2024.
The bigger story in September were the newcomers and the stocks that dropped off.
Newcomers to the top 10 included Wheeler Real Estate, Galmed, Intel and Intuitive. Of the four stocks, only Intuitive had ranked in the top 20 over the last three months. The newcomers all had catalysts in the last month that made their stocks highly volatile.
On the 11th through 20th portion of the list, the stocks were all different from the previous month with Intuitive moving to the top 10 and Palantir going from 7th to 12th and the other stocks all new to the top 20.
Several of the companies ranked in the bottom part of the top 20 are penny stocks trading at less than $5 per share that saw wide moves that saw increased interest from Benzinga traders.
One of the bigger names to make the top 20, by name recognition, is Trump Media &amp; Technology Group, the company that counts former President Donald Trump as a co-founder. The stock has been highly volatile during the 2024 election cycle.
Dropping out of the top 10 were Lumen Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUMN#NYSE">LUMN</a>), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Geovax Labs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOVX#NASDAQ">GOVX</a>) and the aforementioned Palantir.
Other big names that exited the top 20 include Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) that was 13th in August and fell to 24th to narrowly miss the list.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), which has frequently appeared in the top 20 and was ranked 15th in August dropped out of the top 20.
Overall the month of September saw six of the same top 10 tickers from August and eight of the top 20 tickers from August.
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United Nations Security Council members convened for an emergency session Wednesday in New York to address Israel, Lebanon, Iran and whether an all-out war in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/middle-east">Middle East is preventable</a>.
What Happened: Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon, in his remarks to the UN Security Council, called Iran&#8217;s missile strike the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/10/41126038/iran-attacks-israel-with-missiles-middle-east-tensions-escalates-s-p-500-stocks-bitcoin-fall-as-oil">&#8220;largest&#8221; in Israel&#8217;s history</a>. 
&#8220;The council must understand the situation Israel is forced to live in. We are under attack,&#8221; Danon said, citing how holy sites were targeted. 
Israeli defense systems intercepted most of the 200 missiles Tuesday as they prepped for ground operations, the <a href="https://apnews.com/live/israel-lebanon-ground-operation-updates">Associated Press</a> reported.
&#8220;The world watched silently as Iran funded and directed attacks against us for the past year, arming and training their proxies for decades,&#8221; Danon added. &#8220;Now the world must step up. Iran must pay a heavy price for this attack. Anything less is complicity.&#8221;
As of early Wednesday afternoon, the meeting remained in session. See video below.
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41143156/oil-prices-spike-energy-stocks-jump-after-irans-missile-attack-on-israel-what-investors-need-to-know">Oil Prices Spike, Energy Stocks Jump After Iran&#8217;s Missile Attack On Israel — What Investors Need To Know</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bracing For Further Escalation</h3>
The UN meeting is taking place while Israeli troops&nbsp;battle Hezbollah militants&nbsp;inside Lebanon, making good on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&#8216;s&nbsp;vow to retaliate, per <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-02/israel-vows-retaliation-for-massive-iranian-missile-attack">Bloomberg</a>.
The Israeli army Wednesday suffered at least eight fatalities since the ground operation began, CNN <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-missile-attack-middle-east-10-02-24-intl-hnk#cm1rx3x98000e3b6qp2nmm7pn">reported</a> citing Israel Defense Forces. 
Iran launched the attack against Israel following the recent killing of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41079860/israel-tightens-grip-hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallah-killed">Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah</a>. 
Since its formation in the early 1980s, Hezbollah — which the U.S. considers a terrorist organization — has received substantial support from Tehran, which views the group as an ally in advancing its influence in the Middle East.
The White House promised consequences for Iran's attack on Israel. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden reiterated at the start of a meeting with officials: &#8220;Make no mistake, the United States is fully, fully supportive of Israel.&#8221;
Market Reaction: Following the missile attacks from Iran on Israel, plus Tuesday&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/10/41139919/private-sector-job-gains-outpace-forecasts-in-september-as-us-adds-143-000-jobs">job and economic data</a>, major stock indices dropped. As of early Tuesday afternoon:
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<li>The S&amp;P 500 was down slightly by 0.08%. </li>
<li>The Dow Jones was down by 0.02%. </li>
<li>The Nasdaq was up by 0.09%. </li>
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At last check, ETFs that track the indexes were up:
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<li>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was down 0.01% at $568.56 Tuesday.</li>
<li>SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) was down slightly at $421.23.</li>
<li>The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which tracks the Nasdaq 100, is up 0.22% to $482.33.</li>
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&#8220;Financial markets have reacted as one would expect to the heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with a bout of risk aversion sweeping through asset classes in the past 24 hours,&#8221; said Matthew Ryan, head of market strategy and global financial services at Ebury.
Equity markets are trading lower and, in currencies, the safe-havens have outperformed most of their peers, he adds. This includes the U.S. dollar, which remains buoyed following some hawkish <a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/powell20240930a.htm">comments</a> from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday.
The conflict is also causing broader concerns for inflation and central bank policy. Higher oil prices could undermine the U.S. Federal Reserve&#8217;s efforts to control inflation, potentially delaying future interest rate cuts, per <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/stock-markets-slump-oil-jumps-as-iran-attack-sparks-fear-of-all-out-war-in-mideast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Times of Israel</a>.
What To Look For: Ryan says investors are &#8220;rightly fearful&#8221; that Israel&#8217;s retaliation could disrupt oil supplies. After all, Iran is the seventh-largest oil producer in the world. 
The price of gold and oil both spiked higher after the attack. The United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) was trading slightly higher on the day at $72.13 at last check while the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) is down 0.11% to $245.33 Wednesday. 
&#8220;The wider implication for markets is the rising possibility of a sharp move higher in global oil futures, and another period of elevated energy prices and consumer inflation,&#8221; Ryan says.
The ramifications will not be &#8220;anywhere near as severe&#8221; as those that followed Russia&#8217;s invasion of Ukraine, Ryan adds. &#8220;So far, at least, the moves in markets have been relatively contained.&#8221;
Defense ETFs, as of Wednesday afternoon, were trending up:
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<li>IShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) rose 0.37% to $151.91.</li>
<li>Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>) is up 0.15% to $116.10. </li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>) is up 0.67% to $159.98. </li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">The Power Of Missile Defense</h4>
Please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/chart-analysis-stock-market-raytheon-missile-defense-iron-dome-patriot-rtx-mc-10022024">click here</a> for an enlarged chart of Rtx Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>).
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<li>This article is about the big picture, not an individual stock. The chart of RTX stock is being used to illustrate the point.</li>
<li>Yesterday, Iran fired about 180 ballistic missiles on Israel.  Israel and the U.S. were able to intercept most of these missiles with missile defense systems. These missiles reached Israel in 12 minutes. The defense was impressive considering there were no fatalities.</li>
<li>What happened in Israel yesterday shows the power of missile defense systems and illustrates the opportunity for investors in missile defense stocks.</li>
<li>As full disclosure, RTX is in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Buy Core Model Portfolio. RTX is The Arora Report's favorite missile defense stock.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The chart shows that RTX has broken out on the success of missile defense in Israel.</li>
<li>RTX is a joint developer of the Iron Dome used in Israel. RTX is best known for its Patriot Air And Missile Defense System.  RTX also produces several other missile defense systems and aircraft engines.</li>
<li>RTX entered The Arora Report portfolio when the stock experienced a massive drop on the news of cracks in Pratt &amp; Whitney engines. The Arora Report uses over 50 different strategies. RTX belongs to the strategy of buying a good company where the stock is down due to a fixable technical problem.</li>
<li>The chart shows the power of buy zones.  Buy zones allow investors to buy stocks and ETFs when the probability adjusted risk reward is more favorable.  Risk and reward are two sides of the same coin in investing. Smart money focuses on risk adjusted returns. In contrast, the momo crowd focuses only on rewards – the result is that the momo crowd goes through volatile cycles of making money and losing money, and in the end, accumulating far less than smart money.</li>
<li>The chart illustrates the power of a billionaire and hedge fund technique known as a trade around position.&nbsp; A trade around position can dramatically increase profits and reduce risks.</li>
<li>The chart shows that the RTX trade around position was started at an average of $80.70. The position has over 50% gain as of this writing.  The trade around position is separate and distinct from the core position.</li>
<li>Peace is not about to break out in the world.&nbsp; As such, all investors should consider a defense stock or ETF in their portfolio.</li>
<li>For those interested in ETFs, The Arora Report&#8217;s ETF of choice is iShares US Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>).&nbsp; As full disclosure, ITA is in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Allocation Model Portfolio.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Automatic Data Processing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>) is the largest private payroll processor in the country.&nbsp; ADP uses its data to provide a glimpse of the employment picture ahead of the official jobs report that will be released on Friday.&nbsp; ADP employment change came at 143K vs. 120K consensus.&nbsp; This indicates that the jobs picture is staying strong.</li>
<li>Previously, JOLTS job openings came at 8.04M, higher than expectations.</li>
<li>&nbsp;ISM Manufacturing Index came at 47.2 vs. 47.4 consensus.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Buying Stampede</h3>
Stocks are experiencing a once in a century buying stampede in Hong Kong.  Stocks in Hong Kong rose 7%. Property developers rose 47%, and broker stocks rose 35%.  As full disclosure, Hong Kong ETF iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) is in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Emerging.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h3>
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in &nbsp;Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h3>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>).  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>). The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h3>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is seeing selling along with junk stocks.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h3>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges. The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive. If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash. A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.  When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks. High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h3>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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Opportunity In Missile Defense Stocks, Once In A Century Buying Stampede In Hong Kong

Good Morning Traders! In today&#39;s Market Clubhouse Morning Memo, we will discuss SPY, QQQ, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL, META, and TSLA.
Our proprietary formula, exclusive to Market Clubhouse, dictates these price levels. This dynamic equation takes into account price, volume, and options flow. These levels are updated every day and shared with all Clubhouse Members, prior to the opening of the market.
We recommend closely monitoring these stocks, and be prepared to leverage potential breakouts or reversals. As always, stay alert and ready to adjust your tactics based on the market&#39;s pulse to optimize your trading gains. Now, let&#39;s dive into the stock analysis:
<h3>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust </h3>
SPY (ARCA: SPY) is trading near our key level of 567.81. For bullish momentum, we&rsquo;d like to see a push higher to the next target of 569.16. Should this level hold firmly, buyers might aim to elevate the price to the 569.98 support. If this support holds through regular trading hours, it opens the door for an additional climb toward 571.06. Our high bull target for SPY stands at 572.15.
If 567.81 fails as support, the bears will likely attempt to test 566.46. If selling pressure persists, we can anticipate a further move down to 565.38. A decisive breakdown from there might lead to a test of 564.29, with a sharp sell-off potentially targeting the low bear level of 563.23.
<h3>Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 </h3>
The QQQ (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqq#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) is currently trading around 481.73. For bulls to maintain control, we need buyers to hold the line above this level, driving the price toward 483.95. A solid move above 483.95 could signal a path to higher levels, with 486.10 acting as the next upside target. If momentum is sustained, expect the price to reach the 487.69 resistance, with the high bull target for today at 490.05.
On the flip side, failure to hold 481.73 could see the bears gaining traction, sending the price to 479.03. Continued selling pressure might lead to further downside, testing the 476.85 level. Should this support break, we expect a potential decline toward 474.66, with a final bear target at 471.33.
<h3>Apple Inc. </h3>
Apple&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is currently auctioning near 225.31. Bulls will look to hold this level and aim for a push to 226.08, reinforcing it as a key support zone. If buying continues, the next move would likely target 226.90, with bullish momentum bringing a possible test of the 227.82 high bull target for the day.
However, if 225.31 doesn&rsquo;t hold, we can expect a test of 223.87 on the downside. Continued selling could drive the price lower to 222.96. A break below this level might lead to a further drop toward 222.24, with a potential low bear target at 221.66.
<h3>Microsoft Corp.</h3>
Microsoft&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) is currently trading around 419.17. Bulls will aim to defend this level, seeking a rally up to 420.26. If the price stabilizes above this point, buyers could push for a run toward 421.62, with continued momentum targeting the 422.84 high bull level for the day.
If 419.17 fails as support, bears may take control and push the price down to 417.25. Should this level break, expect a further decline to 416.32. Continued downside pressure could lead to a test of 414.56, with a final bear target of 413.14 for the day.
<h3>NVIDIA Corporation</h3>
NVIDIA&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvda#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is currently trading near our key level of 115.83. For bulls to take charge, they&rsquo;ll need to push the price to 116.61 and hold it as support. A solid move higher could target 117.86, with buying momentum potentially lifting the price to 119.44. The high bull target for today is 120.27.
If 115.83 doesn&rsquo;t hold, we&rsquo;ll be watching for a test of 115.15 on the downside. If selling pressure increases, the next level to watch is 114.29. A breakdown here might lead to further weakness, with the low bear target at 112.54.
<h3>Alphabet Inc Class A</h3>
Alphabet&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/googl#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) is currently auctioning around 167.04. Bulls need to maintain support at this level and push higher to 169.34. If they succeed, a rally could extend to 171.14, which stands as the high bull target for today.
If 167.04 doesn&rsquo;t hold, bears could step in and drive the price lower to 165.41. A break below this level might trigger additional selling down to 163.79. A significant decline could result in testing the low bear target of 161.79.
<h3>Meta Platforms Inc</h3>
Meta&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/meta#NASDAQ">META</a>) is currently trading around 573.25. Bulls need to hold this level as support to push higher toward 580.17. A strong buying session could see further gains to 585.73, with bullish momentum potentially reaching the high bull target of 591.29.
If 573.25 breaks down, we can expect a test of 565.53. Bears might intensify selling pressure, driving the price lower to 559.29. If this level gives way, the low bear target for Meta today is 553.05.
<h3>Tesla Inc.</h3>
Tesla&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsla#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is trading around 256.34. Bulls will aim to hold this level and push toward 257.56. If the buying momentum continues, expect Tesla to test the next resistance at 259.81. With a strong market rally, we might see Tesla hit 262.68, with a high bull target at 264.46.
If Tesla fails to hold 256.34, we could see a test of 254.28. Continued selling pressure may drive the price to 252.38. A break below this level could lead to a deeper pullback, targeting the low bear level of 250.25.
Final Word: Today&rsquo;s trading session starts with the Non-Farm Employment Change at 8:15 AM ET, a key labor market indicator that often sets the tone for the day. Following that, Fed&rsquo;s Hammack speaks at 9:00 AM ET, potentially providing more clarity on future monetary policy. At 11:00 AM ET, Fed Governor Bowman, a voting member, will address the Community Banking Research Conference, which could offer further insights into the central bank&rsquo;s thinking.&nbsp;
At 12:15 PM ET, Fed&#39;s Barkin, another voting member, is scheduled to speak at the Wilmington Biz Conference and Expo, potentially adding to market volatility. Given the importance of the data releases and multiple Fed speakers throughout the day, expect significant price swings and volatility. Traders should remain alert and manage risk carefully, as today&rsquo;s action could be highly reactive to new information. Stay disciplined, trade cautiously, and good luck!
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Market Clubhouse Morning Memo - October 2nd, 2024 (Trade Strategy For SPY, QQQ, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL, META And TSLA)

Tom Lee, Managing Partner at Fundstrat, expressed his views on the current market situation amid a backdrop of heightened market uncertainties, including Middle East tensions, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41126631/hurricane-helene-devastation-the-latest-on-damage-companies-affected">impact of Hurricane Helene</a>, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41111978/dockworkers-strike-will-it-impact-your-holiday-shopping">ongoing dockworkers&#8217; strike</a> and the looming presidential election.
What Happened: Talking to CNBC &#8220;Squawk Box&#8221; on Tuesday, he stated, &#8220;I think we&#8217;re still in the midst of a very tricky period.&#8221;
&#8220;If we get a dip, I think you still want to buy that dip because the setup into year-end has a lot of tailwinds.&#8221;
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&mdash; Squawk Box (@SquawkCNBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SquawkCNBC/status/1841438856077328696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/41097541/amazon-apple-tesla-brace-for-supply-chain-disruptions-as-potential-east-coast-dockworkers-strike?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon, Apple, Tesla Brace For Supply Chain Disruptions As Potential East Coast Dockworkers Strike Nears</a>
Why It Matters: The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41137481/nasdaq-s-p-futures-sag-as-downside-risks-intensify-oil-spikes-nike-slides-why-this-strategist-is-ex">U.S. stock futures</a> have been slipping due to these concerns, with traders closely monitoring the ADP's private payrolls report and comments by Federal Reserve officials.
Furthermore, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/10/41129967/market-sells-off-over-irans-attack-on-israel-port-strikes-hurricane-helene-national-se">Middle East conflict</a> has escalated, with Iran launching a missile attack on Israel in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. This has raised tensions in the region, adding to the market&#8217;s volatility.
Price Action: At the time of writing on Wednesday, SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was slightly down by 0.12% while Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) was trading 0.083% lower, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Investor Advises Buying The Dip Amid 'Tricky Period' In Market: 'The Setup Into Year-End Has A Lot Of Tailwinds'

The U.S. private sector added 143,000 jobs in September, surpassing expectations of 124,000 jobs and reflecting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/labor-market">rebound in job creation</a> following a five-month slowdown, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report released on Wednesday. 
Pay growth for both job-stayers and job-changers continued to slow, indicating a cooling labor market. Notably, the manufacturing sector added jobs for the first time since April, while job losses were confined to the information sector.
"Stronger hiring didn't require stronger pay growth last month," said Nela Richardson, ADP's chief economist. "Typically, workers who change jobs see faster pay growth. But their premium over job-stayers shrank to 1.9 percent, matching a low we last saw in January."
The ADP report is often viewed as a preview of the government's official jobs data, set to be released on Friday.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ADP National Employment Report: Key Highlights</h3>
<ul>
<li>Private employers added 143,000 jobs in September.</li>
<li>Goods-producing sectors added 42,000 jobs, with 14,000 in natural resources/mining and 26,000 in construction.</li>
<li>Service-providing sectors saw 101,000 new jobs, with 34,000 added in leisure/hospitality and 20,000 in professional/business services.</li>
<li>Job-stayers&#8217; annual pay growth slowed to 4.7%, while job-changers&#8217; pay gains fell to 6.6%.</li>
<li>The South led all U.S. regions, adding 61,000 jobs, while small establishments (1-19 employees) lost 13,000 jobs.</li>
<li>Large establishments (500+ employees) saw the most growth, with 86,000 jobs added.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), as tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), rose 0.12%.</li>
<li>Gold, as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), fell 0.45%.</li>
<li>Futures on U.S. equity indices fell during the premarket trading Wednesday. Contracts on the Nasdaq 100 and the S&amp;P 500 were down by 0.07% and 0.23%, respectively, by 8:20 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>On Tuesday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) closed 0.9% lower, while the tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) was down 1.39%.</li>
</ul>
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Private Sector Job Gains Outpace Forecasts In September As US Adds 143,000 Jobs

U.S. stock futures are slipping early Wednesday after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/10/41129967/market-sells-off-over-irans-attack-on-israel-port-strikes-hurricane-helene-national-se">Middle East tensions </a>and the impact of Hurricane Helene set off worries and dragged the major indices in the previous session. These added concerns sapped risk appetite that was on the wane amid the overbought levels of the market, lingering economic uncertainties, and the looming presidential election and third-quarter reporting season. On Wednesday, traders may keep a close eye on ADP&#8217;s private payrolls report, often considered a precursor to Friday&#8217;s non-farm payrolls report, due ahead of the market open, as well as comments by Federal Reserve officials.
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<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.27%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.26%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow</td>
<td>-0.35%</td>
</tr>
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<td>R2K</td>
<td>-0.73%</td>
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In premarket trading on Wednesday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) moved down 0.17% to $567.63 and the Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) slipped 0.16% to $480.48, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
Wall Street pulled back sharply on Tuesday as traders reacted negatively to Iran&#8217;s missile attack on Israel, the start of a dockworkers&#8217; strike that would handicap half of the country&#8217;s shipping and the impact of Hurricane Helene, which unleashed its fury over the Southeastern states. To make matters worse, the Institute for Supply Management&#8217;s manufacturing purchasing managers&#8217; index contracted by more than expected.
On a positive note, job openings came in at a better-than-expected 8 million in August, the Labor Department said.
The averages opened lower and languished below the unchanged line throughout the session before closing sharply lower. All but energy, utility and communication services stocks, closed lower, with IT stock coming in for a sound thrashing.
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<td>Performance (+/)</td>
<td>Value</td>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-1.53%</td>
<td>17,910.36</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500 Index</td>
<td>+0.93%</td>
<td>5,708.75</td>
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<td>Dow Industrials</td>
<td>-0.41%</td>
<td>42,156.97</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>+1.48%</td>
<td>2,197.03</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
October is a seasonally strong month but it often starts slow before picking up momentum as the third-quarter earnings announcements begin to drop, said fund manager Louis Navellier. &#8220;I am expecting that the second half of October will be stronger than the first half,&#8221; he said. The fund manager expects fundamentally superior stocks to benefit from earnings surprises.
Further ahead into November, the next president would have been elected and the Fed will cut interest rates again, he said. He expects consumer sentiment to improve with most of the economic and political uncertainty removed.
See also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-trade-futures">How To Trade Futures</a>
Upcoming Economic Data:
<ul>
<li>ADP is scheduled to release the private payroll report for September at 8:15 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect the private sector to have added 128,000 jobs, more than the 99,000 jobs added in August.</li>
<li>Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack is scheduled to give the welcome remarks before the 2024 Minorities in Banking Forum hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, at 9 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem will provide welcome remarks for the 2024 Community Banking Research Conference at 10.05 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Energy Information Administration will release its weekly petroleum status report at 10:30 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>Fed Governor Michelle Bowman is due to speak at 11 a.m. EDT and Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will make a public appearance at 12:15 p.m. EDT.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) shares fell over 5.50% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading </a>following the announcement of the company&#8217;s quarterly results, while Resources Connection, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGP#NASDAQ">RGP</a>) declined about 4.75%.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">Among those reporting on Wednesday </a>are Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>), RPM International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPM#NYSE">RPM</a>) and Levi Strauss &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>).</li>
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) declined over 1% ahead of the company&#8217;s quarterly deliveries report.</li>
<li>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) slipped over 1.40% after it fell 3.66% on Tuesday.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures rose over 3% amid the Middle East tensions, while gold futures fell moderately. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) plunged over 3.75% and traded under $61.5K. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose 2.1 points to 3.764%.
Most Asian markets that were open for trading ended lower amid the multiple downside triggers, although the Hong Kong market, which reopened after Tuesday&#8217;s public holiday, soared. The Chinese, Indian and Taiwanese markets remained closed for public holidays.
European stocks traded in the red in early trading.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised retaliation against Iran for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/10/41126038/iran-attacks-israel-with-missiles-middle-east-tensions-escalates-s-p-500-stocks-bitcoin-fall-as-oil">firing over 180 missiles</a> into Israel on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Iran warned of &#8220;vast destruction&#8221; if Israel retaliates, heightening fears of a broader conflict.
What Happened: Despite the missile onslaught, no injuries were reported in Israel. However, a casualty was reported in the occupied West Bank. Iran&#8217;s foreign ministry maintained that its operation was defensive, targeting only Israeli military and security facilities.
Israel&#8217;s U.N. ambassador stated that the country will decide when and how to respond to Iran&#8217;s launch of nearly 200 ballistic missiles, emphasizing that the retaliation &#8220;will be noticed&#8221; and &#8220;painful.&#8221; He warned Iran against testing Israel&#8217;s capabilities, while stressing that Israel does not seek war but cannot ignore such attacks on its civilians, <a href="https://apnews.com/live/israel-lebanon-ground-operation-updates">reported</a> the Associated Press.
Iran&#8217;s armed forces stated that any direct intervention by Israel&#8217;s supporters against Tehran would trigger a &#8216;strong attack&#8217; from Iran on their &#8216;bases and interests&#8217; in the region, reported Reuters.
Iran&#8217;s military chief, Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, warned that Iran would strike all of Israel&#8217;s infrastructure if it takes action against Iran. He stated that the Revolutionary Guard is ready to repeat missile attacks with &#8220;multiplied intensity&#8221; and emphasized that while Iran avoided targeting civilians, it remains a feasible option, according to AP.
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Why It Matters: The missile attack from Iran follows a period of escalating tensions in the Middle East. Prior to the attack, the U.S. had increased its military presence in the region due to the rising tensions. 
The U.S. had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/10/41120592/iran-set-to-launch-ballistic-missile-attack-against-israel-report">also warned</a> that an attack in the region was imminent. The attack has had a significant impact on global markets, with investors reacting to the potential implications of the escalating conflict. 
Gold and oil prices <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/10/41129967/market-sells-off-over-irans-attack-on-israel-port-strikes-hurricane-helene-national-se">surged following the attack</a>, with the United States Oil Fund up 3% and the SPDR Gold Trust rising 1%. Major market indexes fell, including the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), down 0.9%, and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), down 1.4%. Technology stocks were hit the hardest, while defense and oil stocks saw gains. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) also dropped 2%.
Price Action: At the time of writing, SPY traded 0.15% lower in the after-hours session at $567.74 and QQQ was lower by almost 0.3% at $480.01.
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Netanyahu Promises Retaliation For Missile Attack On Israel, Iran Responds By Promising 'Vast Destruction'

Investors are reacting to multiple events that could impact the values of stocks and sectors in the coming weeks, as Iran launched a missile attack on Israel Tuesday, raising <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/middle-east">tensions in the Middle East.</a>
Middle East Conflict: Iran&#8217;s attack on Israel came in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
On Tuesday, U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the United States worked with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to help defend the country from an attack of around 200 missiles.
During a White House press briefing, Sullivan said President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris monitored the attack from the White House situation room.
The U.S. government is working with the IDF to assess the impact of the attack, but there are no deaths known of Israelis at the current time, Sullivan said.
"This attack appears to have been defeated and ineffective," Sullivan said.
Sullivan called Tuesday's events a "fluid situation" that involves continuous monitoring for further threats. He said that one of the key focuses of the U.S. is protecting service members in the region.
While addressing reporters, Sullivan said he would not share Biden's potential response to Iran when asked what the president meant by "severe consequences."
"I can tell you that he is tracking this minute to minute."
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Hurricane Helene Update: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/41096388/hurricane-helene-102-dead-2-million-without-power-after-storm-destruction-in-6-states" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Over 100 fatalities</a> have occurred from Hurricane Helene and its aftermath. Several states continue to be impacted and are working on restoration.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden will travel to North Carolina on Wednesday, and Harris will travel to Georgia Wednesday and then North Carolina later in the week.
Jean-Pierre said the White House is using every tool to help in the response and will be there every step of the way.
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas gave an update on the response during the briefing.
"This is a multi-billion dollar undertaking," Mayorkas said.
Mayorkas said around $1.7 billion has already been approved for individual assistance, and the rebuilding cost will be shared later, adding that it will be "extraordinarily costly."
When asked why Biden is going to Raleigh, North Carolina, and not a harder-hit area by the storm, Mayorkas said the president was trying not to interfere with the urgency of the response.
Port Strikes: Jean-Pierre said the president is also closely monitoring the port strikes and hopes the two parties can work through collective bargaining to prevent disruptions to the supply chain.
"I hope the American people have confidence in this president," Jean-Pierre said.
Jean-Pierre said the task force is meeting daily and will continue monitoring the situation.
Market Reaction: The price of gold and oil both spiked higher after the attack. The United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) was up 3% to $72.11 on Tuesday. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) was up 1% to $245.61.
News of the attacks sent major market indexes lower throughout the trading session. The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was down 0.9% to $568.62 on Tuesday. The ETF has hit new all-time highs in recent days and had a positive return in September for the first time in five years.
The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), which tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average, was down 0.4% to $421.50.
The&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which tracks the Nasdaq 100, was down 1.4% to $481.27.
Several of the indexes recovered slightly into the close after further attacks did not happen.
Overall, technology stocks were hit the hardest, with defense and oil stocks trading higher.
Bitcoin&nbsp;(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is down 2% to $61,990.80 on Tuesday at the time of writing.
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Market Sells Off Over Iran's Attack On Israel, Port Strikes, Hurricane Helene: National Security Adviser Calls Attack 'Defeated And Ineffective'

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) shares fell nearly 7% Tuesday while port workers striked and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/10/41126038/iran-attacks-israel-with-missiles-middle-east-tensions-escalates-s-p-500-stocks-bitcoin-fall-as-oil">conflict escalated in the Middle East. </a>
The Details: Port workers represented by the International Longshoremen&#8217;s Association (ILA) walked off the job Tuesday after the labor contract between the ILA and U.S. Maritime Alliance expired overnight. A prolonged strike could affect <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41111978/dockworkers-strike-will-it-impact-your-holiday-shopping">many industries</a> and the U.S. economy as a whole.&nbsp;
John Bozzella, president and CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, asked the White House to intervene in the negotiations on behalf of the auto industry. According to a Reuters report, Bozella said the ports impacted by the strike handled 34% of all U.S. motor vehicle and parts trade, worth approximately $135.7 billion in 2023.&nbsp;
&#8220;A protracted strike will be debilitating to the auto supply chain and set off economic and national security ripples across the country — harming auto communities and consumers,&#8221; Bozzella said.&nbsp;
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What Else: Iran launched a missile attack against Israel on Tuesday, increasing tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty in global markets. Technology stocks fell with the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) closing Tuesday's session down 1.39% while defense and oil stocks traded higher.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Will RIVN Stock Go Up?</h1>
When trying to assess whether or not Rivian Automotive will trade higher from current levels, it's a good idea to take a look at analyst forecasts. 
Wall Street analysts have an average 12-month price target of $17.48 on Rivian Automotive. The Street high target is currently at $20 and the Street low target is $13. Of all the analysts covering Rivian Automotive, 14 have positive ratings, nine have neutral ratings and none have negative ratings.
In the past month, eight analysts adjusted price targets. Here's a look at recent price target changes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RIVN/analyst-ratings">[Analyst Ratings]</a>. Benzinga also tracks Wall Street's most accurate analysts. Check out how analysts covering Rivian Automotive have performed in recent history.
Stocks don't move in a straight line. The average stock market return is approximately 10% per year. Rivian Automotive is 49.83% down year-to-date. The average analyst price target suggests the stock could have further upside ahead.
For a broad overview of everything you need to know about Rivian Automotive, visit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RIVN">here</a>. If you want to go above and beyond, there's no better tool to help you do just that than <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. Start your free trial today.
RIVN Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Rivian shares ended Tuesday's session down 6.95% at $10.44.&nbsp;
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RIVN

What Happened With Rivian Stock Today?

ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQQQ#NASDAQ">SQQQ</a>) shares are trading higher by 5% to $7.78 during Tuesday&#8217;s session amid reports Iran has launched a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/10/41120592/iran-set-to-launch-ballistic-missile-attack-against-israel-report">ballistic missile attack</a> against Israel. 
This escalation in hostilities comes in response to an Israeli airstrike that resulted in the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
What To Know: SQQQ is an inverse exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to deliver three times the inverse performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index. In simpler terms, when the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) falls, SQQQ is positioned to rise significantly, making it a popular choice for investors looking to hedge against downturns in technology-heavy stocks. 
With escalating geopolitical tensions and the U.S. government heightening its military presence in the region, investors are increasingly wary of the implications for global markets.
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As Israel prepares for ongoing confrontation, concerns are mounting about the implications of a broader military engagement that could draw in U.S. forces. Such developments are typically detrimental to equity markets, particularly high-growth sectors dominated by technology stocks, which are heavily represented in the Nasdaq-100. 
In times of geopolitical uncertainty, SQQQ can become an attractive asset for those looking to profit from market volatility.
According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, SQQQ has a 52-week high of $23.34 and a 52-week low of $6.93.

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Why Nasdaq-100 Inverse ETF SQQQ Is Up 5%

On Tuesday, Iran launched a missile attack against Israel following the recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The strike occurred after the United States warned that an attack in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/10/41120592/iran-set-to-launch-ballistic-missile-attack-against-israel-report">the region was imminent.</a>
What Happened: Tensions have been increasing in the Middle East, which has led the United States to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41112728/us-boosts-military-presence-in-middle-east-deploys-fighter-squadrons-amid-rising-tensions-with-iran">boost its military presence</a> in the region.
Missiles were launched from Iran at Israel, with sirens going off in the country and telling residents to take shelter.
The number of missiles fired by Iran ranged from 100 to 200 according to a report from <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2024-10-01/middle-east-latest-m1qnx63j-iran-fires-rockets-at-israel-idf-says?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a>.
Iran said the attack was retaliation for the killing of senior leaders including Nasrallah by Israel. They also warned that further strikes would follow if Israel chooses to retaliate.
Tuesday's attack was the first direct missile strike by Iran on Israel since April.
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What's Next: The attack on Israel could be the beginning of increased escalation in the Middle East, and could also see a reaction from the United States.
"A direct military attack from Iran against Israel will carry severe consequences for Iran," a senior White House official said Tuesday morning, as <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/01/politics/iran-missile-attack-israel/index.html">reported </a>by CNN.
The White House has said that the country is "actively supporting defensive preparations to defend Israel against" any attack.
CNN reported that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with top national security officials Tuesday to discuss plans on how to respond to the attack that was expected on Israel.
"They reviewed the status of U.S. preparations to help Israel defend against attacks and protect U.S. personnel," White House spokesperson Emilie Simons said.
Israel has warned that Iran&#8217;s attack could trigger further escalations.
"There is no place in Iran that the long arm of Israel cannot reach, and that's true of the entire Middle East," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during a speech last week.
On Tuesday, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the country is "Tracking events in the Middle East very closely." The Secretary of State said the U.S. is "committed to Israel's defense.&#8221;
Market Reaction: The price of gold and oil both spiked higher after the attack. The United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) is up 4% to $72.39 on Tuesday. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) is up 1% to $245.99 on Tuesday. 
News of the attacks has the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) down 1% to $567.35 on Tuesday. The ETF has hit new all-time highs in recent days and had a positive return in September for the first time in five years.
Other market indexes are also trading lower Tuesday on the new report.
The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), which tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average, is down 1% to $420.59.
The&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which tracks the Nasdaq 100, is down 2% to $479.22.
Overall, technology stocks are getting hit the hardest, with defense and oil stocks trading higher.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is down 3% to $61,679.21 on Tuesday at the time of writing.
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Iran Attacks Israel With Missiles, Middle East Tensions Escalate: S&P 500, Stocks, Bitcoin Fall As Oil, Gold Rise

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Important Data Ahead</h3>
Please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/chart-analysis-stock-market-dip-powell-blind-money-spy-mc-10012024">click here</a> for an enalrged chart of SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) which represents the benchmark stock market index S&amp;P 500 (SPX).
Note the following:
<ul>
<li>The chart shows the dip in the market caused by Powell's remarks. Powell pushed back against aggressive rate cut bets that the momo crowd has placed. Powell clearly said that the Fed plans on two 25 bps cuts this year assuming the economy stays on the expected trajectory. The momo crowd is counting on 100 bps cut. Even non-momo investors are betting on 75 bps cuts.</li>
<li>The chart shows the dip on Powell's remarks was aggressively bought, running the stock market higher than where it was before Powell's remarks. The buying appears to be related to quarter end window dressing.</li>
<li>Momo gurus' new narrative to persuade their followers to buy stocks is to not trust the Fed.&nbsp; Prudent investors always need to be mindful that momo gurus' interest is not the same as prudent investors' best interest.</li>
<li>There are two important pieces of data ahead.
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<li>JOLTS job openings data will be released at 10am ET.</li>
<li>ISM Manufacturing index will also be released at 10am ET.</li>
<li>Both of these pieces of data may be market moving.</li>
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</li>
<li>The most important economic data this week is the jobs report, also known as the mother of all reports, that will be released at 8:30am ET on Friday.</li>
<li>Expect blind money to flow into the stock market today and tomorrow.&nbsp; Blind money is the money that flows into the stock market on the first two days of the month without any analysis irrespective of market conditions.</li>
<li>East coast port workers have gone on strike. FedEx Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) is a beneficiary.  As full disclosure, FDX was recently added to the portfolio that surrounds the Core Model Portfolio in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Buy, taking advantage of the dip on earnings.  The Arora Report utilizes over 50 different strategies. FDX belongs to the strategy of earnings patterns that historically work. </li>
<li>In important news for prudent investors, Michael Dell has sold $1.22B in Dell Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) shares.&nbsp; Michael Dell is taking advantage of the run up in Dell shares on the AI frenzy.&nbsp; The momo crowd is oblivious and has been an aggressive buyer of DELL stock.</li>
<li>Prudent investors should also note that there is a consistent pattern of insiders selling AI stocks that have run up.&nbsp; It is important to pay attention to the protection band as well as to separate articles indicating putting on hedges or taking partial profits.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Japan</h3>
Japan's new prime minister is likely to favor tighter fiscal policy and tighter monetary policy.  Such tighter policies will be good for the Japanese yen.  As full disclosure, there is a position in yen using Invesco CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXY#NYSE">FXY</a>) in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Allocation.  On the negative side, tighter fiscal and monetary policies in Japan increase the risk to the carry trade.  Lately, in the carry trade, funds have been borrowing in yen and investing in U.S. stocks, especially AI stocks.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h3>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are mixed in (SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h3>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>).  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>).  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h3>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is range bound.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h3>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h3>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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Good Morning Traders! In today&#39;s Market Clubhouse Morning Memo, we will discuss SPY, QQQ, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL, META, and TSLA.
Our proprietary formula, exclusive to Market Clubhouse, dictates these price levels. This dynamic equation takes into account price, volume, and options flow. These levels are updated every day and shared with all Clubhouse Members, prior to the opening of the market.
We recommend closely monitoring these stocks, and be prepared to leverage potential breakouts or reversals. As always, stay alert and ready to adjust your tactics based on the market&#39;s pulse to optimize your trading gains. Now, let&#39;s dive into the stock analysis:
<h3>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</h3>
The SPY&nbsp;(ARCA: SPY) is currently trading around 573.50, an important level for bulls to maintain. For upside potential, buyers will aim to push through 574.65, signaling strength and opening the door for a move toward 575.67. If this area holds during the session, we could see a further rally targeting 576.62. A strong bullish push might even take us to the high target of 577.87 for the day.
On the downside, failure to hold 573.50 as support could bring selling pressure, testing 572.15. If sellers dominate, the next key level to watch is 571.06. Should this support level break, we may see a drop toward 569.98. In an extended sell-off, the low bear target for SPY sits at 569.16.
<h3>Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1</h3>
The QQQ (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqq#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) is currently near a key pivot at 487.69, where bulls need to sustain momentum. Holding above this level could lead to a move higher to 490.05. If buyers can maintain control, we may see the price push further to 491.82. Should the bullish trend strengthen, we expect a potential test of 493.60, with a high target set at 495.35.
However, if 487.69 fails to act as support, bears could gain control, driving prices down to 486.10. Increased selling pressure could then test 483.95, with further weakness bringing 481.73 into play. A stronger sell-off may result in a test of the low bear target at 479.03.
<h3>Apple Inc.</h3>
Apple&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is currently trading around 230.25, a critical level for bullish traders. Buyers will aim to push the price higher, targeting 231.76 as the next resistance. Should momentum persist, 233.28 could come into play, with continued strength potentially pushing toward the high bull target of 234.20.
On the flip side, if 230.25 fails to hold as support, we could see a move down to 229.03. Additional selling pressure might push the stock lower to 227.82. If bears continue to dominate, 226.90 becomes a key level to watch, with a low bear target of 226.08 in sight.
<h3>Microsoft Corp.</h3>
Microsoft&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) is currently hovering around 429.25, a key level that bulls will want to defend. A break above 429.25 could push the price toward 430.25, where holding support may set up a further rally. Should buying momentum continue, we could see a move to 431.25, with a potential test of the high bull target at 432.49.
If 429.25 does not hold, sellers could look to take control, targeting 428.48 initially. Continued selling might lead to a test of 427.36, and if bearish momentum persists, 426.00 could come into play. The low bear target for Microsoft on the day is 425.16.
<h3>NVIDIA Corporation</h3>
NVIDIA&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvda#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is trading near 121.97, a key level that buyers will try to push higher from. A successful hold of support at 123.41 could ignite bullish momentum, potentially driving the stock toward 125.21. Should the buying persist, 126.84 becomes a target, with the high bull level set at 128.10.
If 121.97 fails to hold, sellers might step in, targeting 120.27 as the first level to test. Further selling pressure could push the stock down to 119.44. Should the bears remain in control, 117.86 becomes the next key support, with a low target of 116.61 on the day.
<h3>Alphabet Inc Class A</h3>
Alphabet (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/googl#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) is currently trading around 167.04, a critical level for the bulls to maintain control. A break higher could see a move toward 169.34, with buyers looking to reclaim this level as support. If the bullish momentum continues, we could see a push toward the high target of 171.14.
Should 167.04 fail to act as support, bears may push the price down to 165.41. If selling pressure intensifies, the next area of support is at 163.79. A more extended sell-off could lead to a test of the low bear target at 161.79.
<h3>Meta Platforms Inc</h3>
Meta&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/meta#NASDAQ">META</a>) is trading around 573.25, a level that bulls will want to defend. If buyers can hold this area, they may push the price up to 580.17. Continued strength could drive Meta higher toward 585.73, with the high bull target for the day set at 591.29.
On the downside, a break below 573.25 could see bears take control, driving the price down to 565.53. Further selling could lead to a test of 559.29, with a possible move to the low bear target of 553.05 if bearish pressure remains strong.
<h3>Tesla Inc.</h3>
Tesla&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsla#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is currently near a key level of 259.81, and bulls will aim to push higher from here. A successful rally could bring the price to 262.68, with continued buying strength targeting 264.46. Should the bullish momentum pick up, Tesla could test the high bull target of 269.48.
If 259.81 fails as support, bears could gain control, targeting 257.56 initially. Further downside pressure could see the price fall to 256.34, with the low bear target for the day at 254.28 if selling intensifies.
Final Word: Today&#39;s session marks the beginning of Q4 2024 and the start of October, which often brings increased market activity. First on the calendar is the Final S&amp;P Global Manufacturing PMI for September at 9:45 AM ET, a key indicator of economic health. At 10:00 AM ET, we will get both the JOLTS Job Openings report for August and the ISM Manufacturing Index, both of which are crucial in assessing labor market conditions and business sentiment.
Additionally, at 10:30 AM ET, the Dallas Fed Services Activity report for September will be released, providing insights into the broader services sector. Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic, a voting member, is scheduled to speak at 11:00 AM ET alongside voting member Lisa Cook, adding potential market-moving commentary. With a full schedule of data and speeches, volatility could spike throughout the session. It&#39;s essential to stay focused, adapt to changing conditions, and trade with caution. Good luck!
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Market Clubhouse Morning Memo - October 1st, 2024 (Trade Strategy For SPY, QQQ, AAPL, MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL, META And TSLA)

Iran could be nearing an attack on Israel with ballistic missiles, according to a new report. The attack would come as retaliation against Israel for an airstrike attack that killed<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/09/41101298/oil-prices-remain-steady-after-hezbollah-leaders-death-israel-informs-us-of-potential-ground-incursi"> Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.</a>
What Happened: Tensions have been increasing in the Middle East, which has led the United States to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41112728/us-boosts-military-presence-in-middle-east-deploys-fighter-squadrons-amid-rising-tensions-with-iran">boost its military presence</a> in the region in case of attack escalations.
On Tuesday, the United States said they believe Iran will attack Israel with ballistic missiles imminently, as reported by <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-01/us-says-iran-preparing-to-attack-israel-with-ballistic-missiles?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a>.
The United States is preparing to help defend Israel from any attack, which could escalate tensions between America and Iran.
Israel has started deploying forces into southern Lebanon as it intensifies its operations against Hezbollah.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40993833/irans-president-says-we-dont-want-to-fight-but-israel-wants-to-drag-everyone-into-war-and-destabiliz">Iran&#8217;s President Says &#8216;We Don&#8217;t Want To Fight&#8217; But Israel &#8216;Wants To Drag Everyone Into War And Destabilize The Region&#8217; — Willing To Put Our Weapons Aside If They Do The Same</a>
Market Reaction: News of a potential escalation in the Middle East region has caused the markets to react intensely.
The price of gold and oil both spiked higher after the report.
<ul>
<li>The United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) is up 3% to $71.93 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) is up 1% to $246.23.</li>
</ul>
News of the imminent attacks sent the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) lower by 1% to $567.77 on Tuesday. The ETF has hit new all-time highs in recent days and had a positive return in September for the first time in five years.
Other market indexes are also trading lower Tuesday on the new report.
The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), which tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average, is down 1% to $419.84.
The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which tracks the Nasdaq 100, is down 2% to $479.87.
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Major indexes are lower following a report suggesting Iran could be preparing to attack Israel.

Stocks are gearing up for another nervy start on Tuesday after they scrapped through in the previous session to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41110228/s-p-records-first-positive-september-since-2019-amid-improving-investor-sentiment-fear-index-moves-"> finish a seasonally weak September on a high.</a> Some strategists point to the unusual September gains as a testament to the market&#8217;s resilience. The unequivocal belief is the gains could continue into the fourth quarter and beyond only if the economy can skirt a recession.
Each incoming economic data, including the job opening and manufacturing activity data due Tuesday, would offer evidence regarding the economy&#8217;s strength or lack thereof. This being the presidential election year, traders brace for more volatility at least until Nov. 5. The market may also have to contend with earnings as they begin to roll out in the second half of the month.
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<td>Futures</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>+0.07%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.09%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow</td>
<td>-0.27%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>R2K</td>
<td>-0.23%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
In premarket trading on Tuesday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) eased 0.02% to $573.63 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.09% to $488.50, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Week:
U.S. stocks survived a bout of selling pressure and closed Monday&#8217;s session higher. The overbought levels and a slump in some major global markets introduced caution right at the start of the session, and the major indices moved mostly below the unchanged line for much of the session. The selling intensified after Fed Chair Jerome Powell poured cold water on hopes of rapid downward adjustment of rates during his speech.
The major indices staged a late-hour recovery to end September firmly in the green, with the S&amp;P 500 and Dow Industrials closing at fresh highs. Nine of the 11 S&amp;P 500 sector classes closed in the green, with communication services, energy and real estate stocks seeing strong buying interest. On the other hand, material and consumer discretionary stocks pulled back.
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<tbody>
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<td>Index</td>
<td>Day&#8217;s Performance (+/)</td>
<td>Value</td>
<td>September Performance</td>
<td>Q3 Performance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>+0.38%</td>
<td>18,189.17</td>
<td>+2.69%</td>
<td>+2.58%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500 Index</td>
<td>+0.42%</td>
<td>5,762.48</td>
<td>+2.02%</td>
<td>+5.53%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Industrials</td>
<td>+0.04%</td>
<td>42,330.15</td>
<td>+1.85%</td>
<td>+8.21%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>+0.24%</td>
<td>2,229.97</td>
<td>+0.56%</td>
<td>+8.90%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Insights From Analysts:
Fed&#8217;s larger-than-expected rate cut can buy more time for high-quality stocks to remain expensive and even help lower-quality cyclical stocks, especially after recent China actions, said Morgan Stanley&#8217;s US Equity Strategist Mike Wilson. &#8220;However, I believe labor data and other growth indicators need to improve to justify these conditions continuing into year-end and beyond – i.e., a soft landing with growth reaccelerating, inflation stabilizing above 2%, and the Fed continuing to cut rates, &#8221; the strategist said.
The market is entering a seasonally strong period after being up for eight of the nine months. Fund Strat&#8217;s Head of Research Tom Lee said in the firm&#8217;s weekly commentary that the following three favorable structural drivers for equities support &#8220;buy the dip:&#8221;
<ul>
<li>Fed launches easing cycle + &#8220;no landing&#8221;</li>
<li>China PBOC bazooka</li>
<li>Post-election and cash on sidelines dynamics</li>
</ul>
He noted that when the Fed cuts rate and the US economy is not in recession, the S&amp;P 500 Index has risen seven out of seven times both three and six months later.
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Upcoming Economic Data:
<ul>
<li>S&amp;P Global is due to release the final manufacturing purchasing managers&#8217; index for September at 9:45 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect the final manufacturing PMI to come in at 47, down from 47.9 in August.</li>
<li>The Institute for Supply Management will release its national manufacturing PMI at 10 a.m. EDT, with the consensus calling for a reading of 47.5 for September, slightly up from 47.2 in August.</li>
<li>The Labor Department is scheduled to release the results of its August Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey at 10 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, estimate job openings to remain unchanged with the July level, at 7.7 million.</li>
<li>The Commerce Department&#8217;s construction spending report for August, due at 10 a.m. EDT, will likely show flattish spending relative to July, which saw a 0.3% month-over-month drop.</li>
<li>Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will make a public appearance at 11:10 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic and Boston Fed President Susan Collins are scheduled to participate in a joint panel discussion about technology-enabled&nbsp;disruption at 6:15 p.m. EDT.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) rallied nearly 7.50% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading </a>after the company said it has expanded its TV streaming delivery network to multi-site operation.</li>
<li>Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) climbed over 2% on a positive analyst action.</li>
<li>Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>), McCormick &amp; Company, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>), Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>) and United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNFI#NYSE">UNFI</a>) are among the notable <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">companies due to report their quarterly results before the market open.</a></li>
<li>Those reporting after the close are NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), Resources Connection, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGP#NASDAQ">RGP</a>) and Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>).</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures pulled back sharply, while gold futures advanced moderately. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) traded slightly higher under the $64K level. The yield on the 10-year benchmark Treasury note fell 5.7 basis points to 3.745%.
In Asia, the Japanese market rebounded, although sentiment elsewhere remained muted. The Chinese, Hong Kong and South Korean markets remained closed for public holidays. European stocks showed tentativeness in early trading ad traders digested the preliminary September consumer price inflation data for the eurozone.
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US Stocks Set For Shaky Start Ahead Of JOLTS Data, Nike Earnings: Strategist Says These 3 Structural Drivers Support 'Buying The Dip'

Stocks slid Monday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that future interest rate cuts would depend on economic data during his appearance at the National Association of Business Economics. While Powell noted inflation is moving closer to the Fed&#8217;s 2% target and highlighted positive economic progress, his comments on data-driven rate decisions added uncertainty to the market just weeks after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41068393/inflation-decline-strengthens-confidence-in-feds-interest-rate-cut-if-you-were-second-guessing-the-f">a recent rate cut.</a>
What Happened: Powell appeared at the National Association of Business Economics (NABE) in Nashville, Tennessee, where <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41085958/fed-chair-jerome-powell-set-to-speak-as-economists-raise-concerns-over-risks-arising-from-potential">he gave prepared remarks</a> and took part in a fireside conversation sharing details on the recent interest rate cut, inflation, the housing market and what's next for the Fed in November.
"Our economy is strong overall and has made progress," Powell said.
Powell said "inflation has eased" and "labor market conditions are solid."
The Fed Chairman said inflation is on a sustainable path back to 2%, and the recent 50-basis point rate cut shows growing confidence in the goal.
"Our focus was on bringing down inflation."
Powell said the Fed's patient approach to rate cuts "has paid dividends."
Speaking on the labor market, Powell said the strength of the labor market "can be maintained" and that unemployment rates are well within estimates.
"Over the past year, we have continued to see solid growth and healthy gains in the labor force and in productivity."
Powell said one of the Fed's main goals is not to have higher unemployment, as they bring inflation down.
"We have made a good deal of progress."
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What's Next: Powell said the Federal Reserve is not on a pre-set course to decide on further rate cuts at the November meeting.
"Overall, the economy is in solid shape. We intend to use our tools to keep it there," Powell said.
The Fed Chairman said decisions will be made on a meeting-by-meeting basis.
Powell said the goal is to see income and savings rates go up after it appears that consumers are spending more than their income.
For future interest rate cuts, Powell said the process will play out over time and does not need to happen fast.
"Will depend on the data."
Powell said the rate cuts can happen slower or faster depending on how the economy moves.
Ahead of the November meeting there will be several key pieces of data, which include reports on inflation and unemployment. Powell said the Fed will "take everything into account."
"Looking forward, if the economy evolves broadly as expected, policy will move over time toward a more neutral stance."
Market Reaction: The stock market dripped slightly, following Powell's comments. The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which tracks the S&amp;P 500, was trading around $571.12 at the time Powell began talking and is trading at $570.50 at the time of publication.
The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) trades at $485.03 at the time of writing, down 0.35% on the day.
The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) is down 0.44% to $421.08 at the time of publication Monday.
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Powell Says Future Interest Rate Cuts Hinge On Data, Stocks Slip: 'Economy Is In Solid Shape, We Intend To Use Our Tools To Keep It There'

The U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) market has reached a monumental milestone, surpassing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPY/news">$10 trillion in assets</a>. 
This surge was fueled by a remarkable $691 billion in inflows this year alone, as <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-27/wall-street-s-etf-assets-hit-10-trillion-milestone-amid-frenzy?srnd=phx-latest&amp;sref=TBDibEcD&amp;leadSource=uverify%20wall">reported</a> by Bloomberg. 
This impressive surge has set the stage for a record-breaking year, with ETF flows on track to shatter the previous record of $900 billion in inflows.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">VOO, VGT Outshine SPY In Fund Flows</h1>
According to ETF.com <a href="https://www.etf.com/etfanalytics/etf-fund-flows-tool">data</a>, as of the end of Aug.2024, the market saw a robust performance, with a total of $71 billion pouring into ETFs during the month. Leading the charge were heavyweights such as the Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and the Vanguard Information Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>), while the SPDR S&amp;P 500 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) experienced notable outflows.
As investors diversify their portfolios, it's clear that ETFs are becoming the go-to investment vehicle.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">VOO, IVV, VTI Lead YTD Gains</h1>
Among the top gainers for the year were the S&amp;P 500 index-tracking Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF and iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>). The Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF has made a significant mark, attracting over $60.5 billion in net flows and boasting an impressive $503 billion in assets under management (AUM). This translates to 12.04% of its AUM, a testament to the confidence investors have in the S&amp;P 500's performance.
Following closely is the iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF, raking in about $43.4 billion in net flows, while the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTI#NYSE">VTI</a>) pulled in a respectable $21 billion.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tech-Focused QQQ, Bitcoin ETF Not Far Behind</h1>
The tech sector hasn't been left behind either, with Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) gathering nearly $20.9 billion this year, showcasing a vibrant interest in technology stocks.
The cryptocurrency space is also making waves, as seen in the remarkable inflows into iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>), which attracted around $20.9 billion, capturing an astonishing 98.63% of its AUM.
With these trends, it&#8217;s clear that ETFs continue to be a major player in the investment landscape, providing investors with diverse options and strategic exposure to various sectors. 
As the market evolves, one thing is certain: the ETF party is just getting started!
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To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chinese Market Breaks Negative Pattern</h3>
Please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/chart-analysis-stock-market-fomo-driving-chinese-market-breaks-negative-pattern-ashr-mc-09302024">click here</a> for an enlarged chart of Xtrackers Hvst CSI 300 China A Shs ETF Class A (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASHR#NYSE">ASHR</a>).
Note the following:
<ul>
<li>In a prior article, we shared with you details of China's stimulus program. Prior to last Tuesday, Chinese stocks had been beaten down and had been trading at low valuations.</li>
<li>The chart shows that the Chinese stock market has broken the negative pattern of lower highs.</li>
<li>The chart shows that the pattern existed from the 2021 peak until last week.</li>
<li>When the rally first started, the concern was that this rally would also fail like prior rallies. Initially, it was simply prudent to consider the rally in Chinese stocks last week to be suspect.  The chart shows that even the COVID opening rally failed, and the subsequent AI rally also failed.</li>
<li>The chart shows that the rally is on high volume. This indicates conviction and provides confirmation for the rally.</li>
<li>RSI on the chart shows that the Chinese stock market is very overbought. Overbought markets tend to pullback in the short term.</li>
<li>In Shanghai, the CSI 300 jumped 8.5%. This is the biggest single day gain since 2008.</li>
<li>The five day gain in Shanghai is the strongest since 1996.</li>
<li>The chart shows that this rally has decisively broken the downtrend like a rocketship.</li>
<li>From a technical perspective, such strong rallies tend to take stocks higher after a brief pullback.</li>
<li>The rally is partly driven by fear of missing out (FOMO) among foreign investors who are rushing into China.</li>
<li>Money is flowing out of safer Chinese 30 year Treasury bonds and into Chinese stocks. Chinese 30 Treasury bond futures fell to a two month low after losing 3.6% last week.  This is the worst quick loss ever.</li>
<li>For the day, the economic data from China is poor. China's PMIs are weak. Here are the details:
<ul>
<li>Manufacturing PMI came at 49.8 vs. 49.4 consensus.</li>
<li>Non-manufacturing PMI came at 50.0 vs. 50.4 consensus.</li>
<li>A number less than 50 is considered economic contraction.</li>
<li>Expectations are that China's PMIs will spike up in the coming months due to government stimulus.</li>
</ul>
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<li>As full disclosure, The Arora Report has published new buy zones for Xtrackers Hvst CSI 300 China A Shs ETF Class A (ASHR) and iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Emerging. There is also a new buy zone for emerging markets consumer Columbia Research Enhanced Emerging Economies ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECON#NYSE">ECON</a>) in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Emerging. Emerging market consumers are getting rich and provide one of the best opportunities for long term investors. Instead of chasing the price on Chinese stocks and ETFs, prudent investors should consider being highly selective. </li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, investors are ignoring two risks in China:
<ul>
<li>The traditional geopolitical risk, especially related to Taiwan.</li>
<li>The risk of Trump being elected. Trump is proposing 100% &#8211; 200% tariffs on Chinese goods. Such tariffs will negate much of the benefit from the Chinese government stimulus.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Unlike last week, the optimism from China is not carrying to the U.S. for the following reasons:
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<li>Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>), the owner of Chrysler, Jeep, and Fiat, is giving poor guidance.</li>
<li>Volkswagen A G Unsponsored Represent 1 10th Sh ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAGY#OTC">VWAGY</a>) is also providing poor guidance.</li>
<li>Stocks of General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Ford Motor Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) are coming under pressure.</li>
<li>Negative sentiment from Europe is carrying to the U.S.</li>
<li>East coast dock workers may go on strike, disrupting commerce.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Also not helping this morning is that quarter end window dressing is almost over.&nbsp; In window dressing, some money managers buy the best performing stocks of the quarter so that they can show their clients in the quarter end reports that they were holding the best performing stocks.&nbsp; This was partially the reason for the recent strength in NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and other AI stocks.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h3>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), and Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), and NVDA.
In the early trade, money flows are negative in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h3>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>).  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>).  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h3>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is seeing some selling along with junk stocks.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h3>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h3>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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